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There's No Such Thing As...Mermaids
by Lucy RowlandThere's no such thing as mermaids... right?When a little girl is told by her sister that mermaids aren't real, she doesn't believe it for a second. To prove her sister wrong, she makes a list of places to search and sets off to prove her wrong.From the lake to the park to the beach, she looks for mermaids everywhere. Could her sister be right? Or are mermaids hiding just out of sight?With an engaging search-and-find element on every page, this hilarious story is packed full of fun for kids to enjoy. The bouncy, rhyming text makes for the perfect read-aloud and Katy Halford's adorable art gives kids plenty to explore.A hilarious new mythical tale that's sure to become a family favorite!
There's No Such Thing as...Unicorns / No hay tal cosa como los... unicornios (Bilingual)
by Lucy RowlandThere's no such thing as unicorns... right?Un chico le dice a su hermanita que los unicornios no existen, pero ella no se lo cree ni por un segundo y se dispone a demostrar que su hermano está equivocado. La niña va buscando unicornios por todas partes, desde la granja hasta el parque y la playa. ¿Será que su hermano tiene razón o hay un unicornio escondido a la vuelta de la esquina? Esta divertida historia, con un atractivo elemento de búsqueda en cada página, está repleta de diversión para los niños. El texto en rima, lleno de vitalidad, es perfecto para leer en voz alta, y el adorable arte de Katy Halford ofrece a los niños mucho que explorar.When a little girl is told by her brother that unicorns don't exist, she doesn't believe it for a second. She sets off to prove her brother wrong. From the farm to the park to the beach, she looks for unicorns everywhere. Could her brother be right? Or is a unicorn hiding right around the corner? With an engaging search and find element on every page, this hilarious story is packed full of fun for kids to enjoy. The bouncy, rhyming text makes for the perfect read-aloud and Katy Halford's adorable art gives kids plenty to explore.
There's Nothing to Do! (I Don't Want To Be A Frog Ser.)
by Dev PettyA Bank Street College of Education 2018 Best Children's Book of the YearIn another hilarious book from the I Don&’t Want to be a Frog series, young Frog learns an unexpected lesson about how NOT to be bored. Perfect for fans of Mo Willems&’s Don&’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! and Jon Klassen&’s I Want My Hat Back! Frog is bored. He can&’t find ANYTHING to do—even when his animal friends make good suggestions, like sleeping all day, licking between his toes, or hopping around and then staring off into space. Will he find a fun and exciting way to spend his day? Featuring the beloved characters from I Don&’t Want to Be a Frog and I Don&’t Want to Be Big, this new story is sure to bring a smile to every kid who&’s ever said &“There&’s nothing to do!&”And look for the other books starring Frog: I Don't Want to Be a Frog, I Don't Want to Be Big and I Don't Want to Go to Sleep.★ "Snappy, spot-on dialogue pairs ideally with the outsize drama of Boldt&’s artwork; reading this book belongs on families&’ to-do lists."—Publishers Weekly, starred review"In a structured, overstimulated world, downtime needs to be appreciated, and this small amphibian shows the way."—Kirkus
There's Something About Sam
by Hannah BarnabyDespite his initial hesitation to invite the new kid, Sam, to his sleepover birthday party, Max quickly discovers that what makes us different makes us special, and new friends can come in all shapes, sizes, and species . . . Perfect as a birthday gift, and for fans of Vampirina Ballerina and Crankenstein. There&’s something strange about the new kid, Sam—though Max can&’t quite put his finger on it. But EVERYONE else in his class is invited to Max's birthday sleepover, so his mom invites Sam too. Sam is just as strange at the party as he is at school: he's wary of the full moon, prefers his hamburgers rare, and can&’t help but bite the other kids during an innocent game of Twister. But despite his initial hesitation, Max discovers that what makes us different is actually what makes us special, and that new friends can come in all shapes, sizes, and species . . . This charming and pitch-perfect story will teach young readers all about the excitement of making new friends, and learning from our differences.
There's This Thing
by Connah BreconA sweet and humorous Valentine&’s Day story about a little girl&’s first crush In this charming tale, one little girl would love nothing more than to share her heart with a little boy she has a crush on, if only she could overcome her shyness and tell him how she feels. She tries everything she can think of to get him to notice her. But in the end, it turns out that she didn&’t have to do anything—he&’d noticed her all along. With its quirky humor and unique, child-friendly illustrations, There's This Thing is perfect for fans of Oliver Jeffers, and for Valentines of any age.Praise for There's This Thing: "[A] refreshing reminder that it can be hard to ask for what we want, and that even introverts need love above all."—New York Times Book Review"[A] charming and inspiring story."—Charlotte Parent
These Are My Pets (Step into Reading)
by Mercer MayerMeet a frog, a dog, and some of Little Critter's other furry friends in this Step 2 Deluxe Step into Reading leveled reader with stickers!Little Critter loves his pets! Meet his fish, frog, cat, and dog in this Step 2 Deluxe Step into Reading leveled reader, first published in 1988! With over 30 shiny stickers, this book is perfect for children ages 4 to 6. Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. For children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.
Theseus: The King Who Killed the Minotaur (Marvellous Myths)
by Tony Robinson Richard CurtisTheseus must fight a giant monster and escape from a labyrinth. And that’s just the start of his troubles…After being saved from death as a baby, Theseus went on to be educated by Daedalus and coached by Hercules. He fought the Great Tosser, fell into the clutches of Pine Bender and duffed up his Uncle Laius. He even managed visit the Underworld. Oh – he killed a minotaur as well. All in the space of this book! Theseus certainly was some hero! Or was he?Theseus: The King Who Killed the Minotaur is the final instalment in a humorous three-part retelling of the great Greek myths, which also includes Odysseus: The Greatest Hero of Them All and Odysseus: The Journey through Hell.
They All Saw a Cat
by Brendan WenzelThe cat walked through the world, with its whiskers, ears, and paws...<P><P> In this glorious celebration of observation, curiosity, and imagination, Brendan Wenzel shows us the many lives of one cat, and how perspective shapes what we see. When you see a cat, what do you see?<P> A 2017 Caldecott Honor Book
They Lead: The Wolf Pack
by June SmallsThey are the leaders. The creators of the pack. She digs the den, where their young will grow. He patrols the territory and brings her food while she cares for the helpless pups. As seasons pass, and new litters arrive, the pack grows and all work together to raise the young. A wolf&’s piercing howl can carry up to 10 miles, raising goosebumps on even the most intrepid camper&’s skin. But the gray wolf is far from a simple predator. An incredible combination of teamwork and instinct has helped wolf packs survive, despite being endangered in most of North America. With a mother wolf and father wolf leading the pack–their family–together, the cubs grow and learn the skills they need to start their own pack someday. With stunning, lifelike illustrations and facts on each page for grownups or older children who want a deeper dive, this beautiful picture book is a monument to these majestic packs.
They Worked Together
by Anna ProkosTells the stories of some great teams: Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay, Helen Keller and Anne Sullivan, and Meriwether Lewis, William Clark, and Sacagawea.
They're Heroes Too: A Celebration Of Community
by Pat BrissonA picture-book celebration of the ordinary people—grownups and kids—who hold our world together by going about their daily lives and work. We celebrate cops, firefighters, and soldiers, and rightly so. But let’s also celebrate teachers, bus drivers, grocery clerks, mail carriers, and the other folks who keep the world spinning around every day. And let’s give a nod to kids, too—kids who are kind and brave and help each other. They’re heroes too. In structure, flow, and pitch, very much like Pat Brisson’s Before We Eat. Anait Semirdzhyan is the illustrator of our award-winning picture book The Arabic Quilt and of The Cottonwood Tree.
Thidwick the Big-Hearted Moose (Classic Seuss)
by Dr. SeussJoin one of Dr. Seuss's most giving characters in the classic picture book Thidwick the Big-Hearted Moose. Poor Thidwick's generosity proves the adage that no good deed goes unpunished, and soon everyone, from a tiny Bingle Bug to a huge bear, is taking advantage of our antlered hero. With Seuss's rhyming text and endearing illustrations, this beloved story about a kindhearted moose and the bullies that make a home on his horns is an ideal way to introduce children to the invaluable concept of self-respect.
Thidwick the Big-Hearted Moose: Read & Listen Edition (Classic Seuss)
by Dr. SeussJoin one of Dr. Seuss's most giving characters in the classic picture book Thidwick the Big-Hearted Moose. Poor Thidwick's generosity proves the adage that no good deed goes unpunished, and soon everyone, from a tiny Bingle Bug to a huge bear, is taking advantage of our antlered hero. With Seuss's rhyming text and endearing illustrations, this beloved story about a kindhearted moose and the bullies that make a home on his horns is an ideal way to introduce children to the invaluable concept of self-respect. This Read & Listen edition contains audio narration.
A Thief at the National Zoo (Capital Mysteries #9)
by Ron RoyTwo children, KC and Marshall, are assisting the tiger keepers at the zoo and befriend Sunwoo, whose father donates a jewel to help finance the upkeep of the tigers. But the jewel soon disappears and the three kids immediately start to uncover this mystery.
Thief Strikes!: A Branches Book (Hilde Cracks the Case)
by Hilde Lysiak Matthew LysiakCrime reporter Hilde Lysiak has to catch a thief!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!Real-life crime reporter Hilde Lysiak is starring in her very own early chapter book series -- inspired by real news stories she has written! In this sixth book, tomato plants are stolen from a local garden! Hilde needs to catch the thief fast. But when she and her sister Izzy interview witnesses, they discover something strange: people all around town are getting sick! Can this real-life reporter get to the ROOT of these two mysteries? Joanne Lew-Vriethoff's personality-filled illustrations appear on every page, bringing Hilde's adventures to life for young readers!
Thing-Thing
by Cary FaganThing-Thing was neither a Teddy bear nor a rabbit; not a stuffed dog or cat. It was something like each of those, and nothing at all you could name. But it had something special. It had the hope that one day it would find a child to love it and talk to it and make it tea parties and take it to bed. A child it could love back.Certainly Archibald Crimp was not that child. He had just thrown Thing-Thing out the open sixth-floor window of the Excelsior Hotel. Oh, dear, thought Thing-Thing to itself. This is bad, this is very bad.Cary Fagan and Nicolas Debon have created a story so rich in words and images that, despite taking place in a matter of seconds, Thing-Thing will be remembered as vividly as a child’s favorite toy.
Thingamabob
by Marianna CoppoWhat is a thingamabob? A thingamabob can be anything . . . and so can you! A sweet, empowering picture book about self-discovery from the acclaimed author-illustrator of Petra.In the beginning, the universe was one great big thing. Then that thing exploded into gobs and gobs of thingamabobs.All of the thingamabobs had a purpose . . . all except for one small, shapeless thingamabob. No one knew what it was for. It wasn't this or that. It wasn't here or there. What's the use of this thingamabob? But everything changes for Thingamabob when it makes a friend in the park. And Thingamabob realizes that if you aren't one thing . . . you can be everything!
The Thingity-Jig
by Kathleen DohertyA bear's curious discovery leads to crafty inventions in this story-time romp filled with whimsical wordplay and themes of friendship, imagination, and STEAM. Under the light of a silvery moon, an inquisitive bear ventures into People Town, where he makes quite the curious discovery. What is this? A springy thing—a bouncy thing—a sit-on-it, jump-on-it thing!This Thingity-Jig is way too heavy to bring back to the woods by himself, however, so Bear runs home to tell his friends. But nobody wants to get out of bed to help! So Bear invents a Rolly-Rumpity to wheel the Thingity-Jig home, and then it all gets stuck in the mud. How will Bear tackle this bump in the road? With a Lifty-Uppity, of course! Reading specialist and former educator Kathy Doherty blends upcycling and STEAM in this delightful story of trial and error that teems with delightful wordplay—a true winner for any story time! Illustrator Kristyna Litten depicts a charming world between forest and city with detailed imaginative art and characters. A CCBC Choice
Things That Float (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading Grade 1)
by Myka-Lynne SokoloffNIMAC-sourced textbook
Things That Float and Things That Don't
by David A. AdlerIt can be surprising which objects float and which don't. An apple floats, but a ball of aluminum foil does not. If that same ball of foil is shaped into a boat, it floats! Why? And how is it possible that a huge ship made of steel can float? Answering these questions about density and flotation is David A. Adler's clear, concise text, paired with Anna Raff's delightful illustrations. Activities that demonstrate the properties of flotation are included.
Things that Go Bump in the Day
by Melinda BeattyThe sun is out and it&’s time for vampire Vlad to go to bed, but it&’s easier said than done with all the creepy, creaky daytime noises that keep him (and his mother) from getting a good day&’s rest.Vampire Vlad is all tucked in, ready for bed. But his imagination runs wild when he hears all the daytime noises happening outside. A clickety-clack, a skreek and a clang? Who knows what that could be!With each new sound, Vlad races to his patient and reassuring, but tired mama&’s room until he learns how to calm himself down and finally get a good day&’s rest. Melinda Beatty&’s clever text and award-winning illustrator Charlene Chua&’s imaginative illustrations make the perfect bedtime read (during the day or night) for anyone a little nervous to go to bed.
Things With Wings (Time For Kids® Informational Text #Guided Reading Level F)
by Dona RiceEarly readers learn about wings, wing anatomy, and animal flight in this descriptive nonfiction reader that features informational text, vivid photos, and a glossary to support instruction.
Think Positive, Pippa! (Math Matters)
by Catherine DalyDiscover Math Matters! With over 15 million books sold worldwide, this award-winning series of easy-to-read books will help young readers ages 5-8 approach math with enthusiasm. Great for fans of MathStart or Step into Reading Math.A day at a Renaissance fair? Pippa isn&’t so sure. First she gets stuck with the jester costume, then the fair runs out of turkey legs. But after she becomes a game piece in a living board game, positive and negative take on all new meanings. Steps forward could take her to Unicorn Falls. Steps backward to Stinky Swamp. Think positive, Pippa! With engaging stories that connect math to kids&’ everyday lives, each book in the Teachers&’ Choice Award-winning Math Matters series focuses on a single concept and reinforces math vocabulary and skills. Bonus activities in the back of each book feature math and reading comprehension questions, and even more free activities online add to the fun! (Math topic: Positive and negative numbers).
The Third Gift
by Bagram Ibatoulline Mrs Linda Sue ParkFrom two extraordinary talents, a beautifully crafted picture book for the Christmas season. The three wise men, or the three kings, are familiar figures in the Christmas tradition. Newbery medalist Linda Sue Park has taken the brief biblical references to the three as the starting point for a new story. In it we meet a boy who is learning his father's trade; a man who gathers resin from certain trees; a merchant in the marketplace; and three strangers in brightly colored robes who are shopping for a gift for a baby. Illustrated by Bagram Ibatoulline with exquisite paintings, this simple, moving tale of ordinary people involved in an extraordinary event brings new resonance to the well-known gift list of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Includes an author's note.