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Why We Celebrate St. Patrick's Day: Everything to Know about Your Favorite Holiday (Why We Celebrate)
by John O'Brien Jr. Ellen ShiCelebrate St. Patrick's Day with this festive introduction for kids ages 6 to 9!St. Patrick's Day is about more than just shamrocks and leprechauns! It's a day to honor St. Patrick, one of the official church patron saints of Ireland. Learn all about the history, traditions, food, and more with this book of facts and activities that encourage you to join in on the fun.So many ways to get festive—Discover how St. Patrick's Day is celebrated around the world with parades, treasure hunts, and the color green!Celebrate at home—Explore St. Patrick's Day customs with included activities like making Rainbow Noisemakers and tasty Lucky Green Shakes.Fascinating facts and pictures—Vibrant illustrations and kid-friendly language help bring St. Patrick's Day to life.Discover Why We Celebrate St. Patrick's Day!Have you ever wondered why we exchange gifts on Valentine's Day? Or why we hang stockings for Christmas? Get the rest of the Why We Celebrate series and learn about holidays from around the world!
Why We Celebrate Valentine's Day: Everything to Know about Your Favorite Holiday (Why We Celebrate)
by Shannon Anderson MEd Alyssa De AsisCelebrate Valentine's Day with this festive introduction for kids ages 6 to 9!Valentine's Day is a holiday where people celebrate love—romantic love, as well as love for family and friends! Learn all about the history, traditions, food, and more with this book of facts and activities that encourage you to join in on the fun.So many ways to get festive—Discover how Valentine's Day is celebrated by giving gifts, wearing red and pink, and decorating with hearts.Celebrate at home—Explore Valentine's Day customs with included activities like making make your own Heart-Shaped Wreath and Baci Chocolate Kisses.Fascinating facts and pictures—Vibrant illustrations and kid-friendly language help bring Valentine's Day to life.Discover Why We Celebrate Valentine's Day!Have you ever wondered why we wear green on St. Patrick's Day? Or why we hang stockings for Christmas? Get the rest of the Why We Celebrate series and learn about holidays from around the world!
Why We Need Water (Pictureback(R))
by Cynthia Ines MangualAn all-new storybook, with over 30 stickers, Based on Netflix's Waffles + Mochi, which is prodcued by President Barack and Michelle Obama&’s production company, Higher Ground! Before Waffles and Mochi can make a special meal for their friends, they need to learn about a very important ingredient—water. Follow them around the world as they learn how necessary water is and the different ways it can be used. Children ages 3 to 7 who love Netflix's new show about friendship and fun-filled eating will enjoy this full-color storybook that includes over 30 stickers. Join Waffles and Mochi for global adventures that reveal the stories behind our food. Produced by President Barack and Michelle Obama&’s Higher Ground and streaming on Netflix, Waffles + Mochi is an entertaining mix of puppetry, animation, celebrity chefs, and famous guest stars. This delightful new show introduces young children and their families to a world of cooking and fearless eating.
Why Won't You Sleep?!
by Adam WallaceFrom New York Times bestselling author Adam Wallace comes a side-splitting, hair-pulling bedtime story about the familiar struggles when you just can't sleep!Can't sleep? It can be hard to nod off sometimes. But don't worry, we know just the thing to make you tired... What, still awake? WHY WON'T YOU SLEEP?A hilarious story from bestselling How to Catch A series author Adam Wallace and bold, comical illustrations by Carla Martell perfectly capture the narrator's good intentions and mounting frustration as they try to get the reader to go to sleep! With plenty of gags and a funny twist at the end, this is sure to make the whole family giggle!
The Wicked Big Toddlah
by Kevin HawkesAbsolutely nothing exciting happens in Maine . . . nothing, that is, except for the birth of one giant baby. "That's one wicked big toddlah you got there!" exclaims Uncle Bert . . . and so Toddie is named.Toddie's a baby just like any other . . . sort of. The thing is, he's big—really big. That means really big diapers, really big teeth, really big everything. From new booties that wear out the knitter to a bath in the ocean (it's fun to play with boats!), Toddie goes through all the stages of baby's first year . . . it's just a little different for Toddie.Kids will laugh out loud as they see Toddie get into more and more trouble. . . it's time for giant laughs all around!
Wicked Warrior: Tales of a Terrarian Warrior, Book Three
by Winter MorganMiles likes being on his own, battling zombies and bats on his way to defeat The Destroyer. Then he meets Owen, new to hardmode, and looking to partner up with Miles.Owen is a really strong fighter, and Miles could actually win the Bucket of Bolts, by defeating the Detroyer AND Skeletron Prime and The Twins. They work well together...until shady Asher suddenly appears, wanting to join them too. And that’s when things get tricky - and life-threatening.This adventure series is created especially for readers who love the fight of good vs. evil, magical academies like Hogwarts in the Harry Potter saga, and games like Minecraft, Terraria, and Pokemon GO.
The Widow's Broom 25th Anniversary Edition
by Chris Van AllsburgThe enchanting story of a widow who finds herself in possession of an extraordinary broom after a witch falls into her garden.Some of Minna Shaw's neighbors don't trust her clever broom. "It's dangerous," they say. But Minna appreciates the broom's help. She enjoys its quiet company.But one day two children get taught a well-deserved lesson by the broom. For her neighbors, this is proof of the broom's evil spirit. Minna is obligated to give up her dear companion. Chris Van Allsburg, master of the mysterious, brings this tale to life with moody and memorable pictures that will haunt readers long after the book's covers are closed—now in a new edition to celebrate this beloved book's twenty-fifth anniversary.
The Widow's Offering
by Joanne BaderThe Arch® Book series tells popular Bible stories through fun-to-read rhymes and bright illustrations. This well-loved series captures the attention of children, telling scripturally sound stories that are enjoyable and easy to remember. This book retells the story of the widow who willingly gave her mites (Mark 12:41-44; Luke 21:1-4). Other Arch books are available in this library.
Wiggles, Stomps, and Squeezes Calm My Jitters Down
by Lindsey Rowe ParkerThis is a story about sensory differences and how some children experience their world, told from a child's perspective.The vibration in her feet when she runs, the tap-tap-tap of her fork on the table at mealtime, the trickle of cool water running over her hands---these are the things that calm her jitters down. This book is for anyone who has ever felt the need for a wiggle,s tomp, or squeeze!Wiggles, Stomps, and Squeezes playfully validates the unique sensory experiences of children, written from their own perspective. I'm excited for every kid that will see themselves in this beautiful book!" - Mark Loewen, Author of What Does a Princess Really Look Like?"I have worked in special education for 12 years and have not ccome across a book that explains these jittery feelings until now. This book will capture the hearts of families and children with unique needs as well as educate those unfamiliar with sensory differences." - Bridget Martinez, Special Education Teacher "I often find myself trying to explain to parents why their child needs wiggles, stomps, and squeezes to get through their day while experiencing sensory input in ways that are different and often more intense. This is the first book I have come across that provides a very real glimpse into the lived experience of a child with sensory differences. What a wonderful book that so many families can benefit from!? - Caitlyn Berry, Occupational Therapist
Wild About Bears
by Jeannie BrettA comprehensive look at the world&’s eight bear species.Discover shared traits and behaviors as well as unique characteristics of the polar bear, brown bear, North American black bear, spectacled bear, Asiatic black bear, sloth bear, sun bear, and giant panda. Readers will marvel at the adaptations each has developed to survive in a challenging world.Jeannie Brett&’s stunning artwork, coupled with her thorough research, brings each bear and its habitat to life. Appended with a glossary and an illustrated world map that shows the location of bear habitats.
Wild About Books
by Judy SierraOVER HALF A MILLION COPIES SOLD!Winner of the E.B. White Read Aloud AwardIt started the summer of 2002, when the Springfield librarian, Molly McGrew, by mistake drove her bookmobile into the zoo. In this rollicking rhymed story, Molly introduces birds and beasts to this new something called reading. She finds the perfect book for every animal—tall books for giraffes, tiny ones for crickets. &“She even found waterproof books for the otter, who never went swimming without Harry Potter.&” In no time at all, Molly has them &“forsaking their niches, their nests, and their nooks,&” going &“wild, simply wild, about wonderful books.&” Judy Sierra&’s funny animal tale coupled with Marc Brown&’s lush, fanciful paintings will have the same effect on young Homo sapiens. Altogether, it&’s more fun than a barrel of monkeys!
Wild Animal ABC
by P. J. HultsFrom Allen the Aardvark to Zack the Zebra, kids are introduced to the alphabet in this whimsically illustrated picture book featuring charming wild animals! With each turn of the page, discover a positive message from A to Z that encourages kindness to old friends and new, while celebrating reading, learning, and creating. The book is filled with original watercolors and simple rhymes, and 26 wild animals with distinct personalities and valuable character traits remind us that simple fun is best, silly is good, and it's important to always be yourself. Join Chester the Chipmunk, Ingrid the Ibis, Wilhelmina the Whale, and all their friends as they bring the ABCs to life. Nonfiction facts and a full spread of all the animals wearing hats add an extra touch of educational fun.
Wild Animal Babies! (Step into Reading)
by Random House Chris Kratt Martin KrattA Step 2 Step into Reading Science Reader about baby animals. PBS's hit animated show Wild Kratts follows the adventures of zoologists Chris and Martin Kratt as the duo visits animal habitats around the globe. Along the way, they encounter incredible creatures while combining science education with fun. Boys and girls ages 4 to 6 will dive into this deluxe Step 2 Step into Reading leveled reader with the Kratt brothers as they activate their Creature Power suits to creep, crawl, and cuddle with amazing animal babies of all kinds! 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.
Wild Animal Sanctuaries (Animal Sanctuaries)
by BreachHuman activity often puts the health and homes of wild animals in danger, but we can also help save wild animals and their habitats by protecting them with sanctuaries. Come learn about wild animal sanctuaries and what life is like for animals who call it home in this animal book about Wild Animal Sanctuaries!Part of the Animal Sanctuaries Children’s Book Series, this 24-page nonfiction book explores life for animals in wild animal sanctuaries, and how and why it is safe and healing for them.Animal Book Features:Comprehension questionsExtension activitySupports NGSS StandardsAbout Rourke Educational Media:We proudly publish respectful and relevant nonfiction and fiction titles that represent our diverse readers, and are designed to support reading on a level that has no limits!
Wild Brunch: Poems About How Creatures Eat
by David L. HarrisonYoung wildlife lovers are invited to explore how and why animals eat what they do in this nonfiction poetry picture book collection for kids.Explore how narwhals, jellyfish, hippos, piranhas, and many more species of swimming, land-based, and flying animals satisfy their appetites in a collection of culinary poems.A creative companion to Now You See Them, Now You Don't: Poems About Creatures That Hide and A Place to Start a Family: Poems About Creatures That Build by celebrated author and science expert David L. Harrison and award-winning illustrator, Giles Laroche.
Wild Cards (Orca Echoes)
by Jeff SzpirglasMatt loves Monster Zap cards. No, no, Matt LOVES Monster Zap cards. He has Monster Zap toys, reads Monster Zap books and wears Monster Zap underwear. Matt and his friends like to trade the cards at school, as the schoolyard is so empty and dirty, there isn't much else for them to do at recess. But when kids start fighting over Monster Zap and the cards are banned, Matt realizes that the school has big problems, maybe even bigger problems than the fights the cards caused. With the help of their teacher, and a superhero in disguise, Matt and his classmates set out to save Monster Zap and end up doing a lot more than that. The epub edition of this title is fully accessible.
Wild Cats: Cougars, Bobcats and Lynx
by Deborah Hodge Nancy Gray OgleKids are curious about animals. In this book, straightforward, simple text introduces young children to wild cats, revealing where and how they live, and how they give birth and raise their young. Beautifully detailed illustrations give kids a close-up look and a realistic picture of how each species compares in size, movement and habitat. The Kids Can Press Wildlife Series meets the research needs of young children and satisfies their curiosity about these magnificent North American animals.
Wild Cats! (Step into Reading)
by Chris Kratt Martin KrattThe Wild Kratts go in search of lions, tigers, and felines of all sizes in this leveled reader!PBS's successful animated show Wild Kratts joins the adventures of zoologists Chris and Martin Kratt as they travel to animal habitats around the globe. Along the way, they encounter incredible creatures while combining science education with fun. Boys and girls ages four to six can learn all about cats--from ferocious big cats like lions and tigers that live in the wild to adorable house cats. Stickers add to the fun.Step 2 readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories for beginning readers who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.
Wild Child: Forest's First Birthday Party (Wild Child #3)
by Dan Widdowson Tara ZannIn the third installment of Tara Zann's Wild Child chapter book series, Forest attends his first birthday party and finds himself battling the decorations!Forest goes with Olive to their classmate's birthday party. Shy Olive is as nervous as ever. She wants to make nice with Josie, which means everything will have to go perfectly. But when Forest defends the animal-shaped piñata and mistakes the candles for a fire emergency, his antics upset the birthday girl and nearly ruin the party. This time, Olive will learn that even a popular wild child like Forest still needs a best friend to show him the ropes.With playful prose, heartfelt humor, and black and white illustrations to complement Forest’s hilarious escapades—this chapter book series for perfect for reluctant and avid readers. Don’t miss Olive’s and Forest’s earlier adventures, Wild Child: Forest’s First Home and Wild Child: Forest’s First Day of School!!An Imprint Book
Wild Child: Forest's First Day of School (Wild Child #2)
by Dan Widdowson Tara ZannIn the second book in this wildly funny chapter book series, a shy girl is force into the spotlight when a wild boy goes to school for the first time! At school, Olive expects her best friend Forest to be a “nobody,” just like her, but Forest isn’t one for standing on the sidelines—more like standing on the desks! His shenanigans transform boring school into a wild habitat filled with food fights and morning bird calls, and everyone loves it…everyone except for Olive. How did Forest make friends so fast?When they end up on stage in the school play, Olive is nervous about being in the spotlight, something Forest knows well—this time, it’s up to Forest to teach Olive!Don’t miss Olive’s and Forest’s first adventure Wild Child: Forest’s First Home! An Imprint Book
Wild Child: Forest's First Home (Wild Child #1)
by Dan Widdowson Tara ZannA shy girl teaches a wild boy the ways of modern living in Wild Child: Forest's First Home, the first book in this sweet and funny chapter book series!On a family camping trip, Olive Regle encounters Forest, a young boy who has grown up in the wild. Olive’s father agrees to let Forest move in under the condition that Olive teach Forest everything about proper behavior. He’s never sat at a table, brushed his teeth, or even taken a bath before! It’s a lot to learn, and Olive’s brother, Ryan, isn’t helping—he tells Forest that football should be played inside.Can this wild child ever fit in? Don’t miss Olive’s and Forest’s next adventure Wild Child: Forest’s First Day of School! An Imprint Book
Wild Child: Forest's First Bully (Wild Child #4)
by Dan Widdowson Tara Zann Nicole OttoIn the fourth book in the Wild Child chapter book series, Forest enlists the help of his raccoon friend to stop a classmate from bullying Olive and accidentally becomes the new target. Forest looks to his experiences from the wild to fight back, but it turns out dealing with squirrels and bears is different than dealing with bullies. Luckily, his new friends and family are there to help. Can Forest gather the courage to use his words and stick up for himself?Playful, funny, and heartfelt, this chapter book series is a great fit for wild children everywhere, both avid and reluctant readers. Includes black and white illustrations! Read the rest of Olive and Forest’s wild adventures by Tara Zann: Forest’s First Home, Forest’s First Day of School, and Forest’s First Birthday Party. An Imprint Book
The Wild Christmas Reindeer
by Jan BrettLittle Teeka thought she had to be firm with the reindeer to get them ready for Santa's important flight, but when her bossy yelling only got their antlerstangled up, she knew she had to try something different."Beautifully conceived and finely wrought." -- Booklist (starred review)"Brett's precise, glowing illustrations, drawing on Swedish folk art, make this a beguiling Advent calendar of a book." -- Kirkus Reviews"AA? sweet Christmas fantasy that shows Brett at her best." -- Publishers Weekly"This tale with its humorous close-ups of stubborn reindeer and a sharp child protagonist should prove popular at story hours." -- School Library Journal
Wild Dogs and Canines! (Step into Reading)
by Martin Kratt Chris KrattThe Wild Kratts go in search of wolves, coyotes, and wild dogs of all sizes in this Step into Reading leveled reader!TARGET AUDIENCE: Nature, science, and animal fans ages four to six and their parents.PBS's successful animated show Wild Kratts joins the adventures of zoologists Chris and Martin Kratt as they travel to animal habitats around the globe. Along the way, they encounter incredible creatures while combining science education with fun. Children ages four to six can learn all about the wild cousins of man's best friend--from robust canines like wolves to sneaky foxes and more. This Step 2 Step into Reading leveled reader is full of fun and learning.
Wild Fairies #1: Wild Fairies #1 (Wild Fairies #1)
by Brandi Dougherty Renee KurillaMeet the Wild Fairies, a group of magical fairy friends who love playing and learning in the beautiful and bountiful forest they call home. With their reliable critter companions always by their side, Daisy, Thistle, Heather, Celosia, Poppy, Dahlia, Indigo, and Lily care for the natural world around them using their unique and diverse set of special skills. Infused with ecology, botany, and magic, the wild fairies’ whimsical adventures will inspire in kids a sense of wonder and curiosity for nature, as well as inform them about the wildflowers and critters behind the fairies through young-reader friendly nonfiction pages in the back of each book.In the first installment of the Wild Fairies series, Daisy’s Decorating Dilemma, spring is in the air in Sugar Oak! Green buds grow on the trees, the temperature’s warm, and all of the fairies’ animal friends have come out to play. But before the fairies can smell the flowers and soak in the sun, they must plan the biggest party of the year—the Blossom Bash! Normally, Daisy would LOVE leading her fairy friends, but when each of the fairies has a different vision for the bash’s decorations, she’s left stumped. Thistle wants thistle flowers! Dahlia wants dahlias! And Poppy wants LOTS of red. Daisy has a difficult decision to make, and with first bloom right around the corner, she better decide fast.