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The Frazzle Family Finds a Way
by Ann BonwillEvery member of the Frazzle family is disastrously forgetful. Mr. Frazzle forgets his trousers. Wags the dog can't find his bone, and Annie and Ben bring fishing poles and towels to school instead of their homework. Not even Aunt Rosemary with her organizational tips can help. But one day Annie has an idea that combines rhyme, recall, and song into a melodic way to remember in this warmheated tribute to compensating for weaknesses.
The Freshwater Alphabet Book (Jerry Pallotta's Alphabet Books)
by Jerry PallottaCome take a swim with freshwater creatures from around the world! Meet a fish that has no eyes and one that has four of them. Get to know an eel that carries enough electricity to light up a light bulb and a glacier-dwelling worm with blood that works like antifreeze.Jerry Pallotta has done it again! The acclaimed alphabet-book author has joined forces with illustrator David Biedrzycki to create an exquisite and informative introduction to freshwater dwellers.
The Friendly Beasts
by Tomie dePaola"The simple strains of this old Christmas melody are superbly reflected in the graceful, delicate, yet strong images that dePaola brings to the page....A Christmas remembrance to be long treasured." -- Booklist (starred review)"Beautiful." -- The Horn Book"Meticulous attention has been paid to every detail of design, color, and layout." -- School Library Journal
The Friendship Book
by Mary Lyn RayWith charming art and poetry, this honest primer on friendship, and companion to The Thank You Book, captures the many ways friendships are formed and what it means to be a friend. Perfect for fans of I Like You and A Friend Is Someone Who Likes You. Sometimes being friends begins all at onceAnd sometimes it takes a while to get acquaintedBut then, as some small knowing grows, You start feeling that feelingThat comes with having a friend— Exploring the many shapes friendships take and how being a friend can be a gift in itself, this thoughtful and authentic primer on friendship invites readers to celebrate the wonders of companionship.
The Friendship Wish: A QUIX Book (Mini Mermaid Tales #1)
by Debbie DadeyRosie the little mermaid learns to make friends in this first book of the Mini Mermaid tales QUIX chapter book series that&’s a spinoff of the popular Mermaid Tales series and is perfect for emerging readers.Rosie is a little mermaid who loves dancing with dolphins and building towering sandcastles. But she&’s just moved to Trident City and doesn&’t have one single friend to join her. She&’s too young to go to Trident Academy with her older cousin Rocky, her parents are busy at work, and Manny Nanny, who takes care of Rosie, can be kind of boring, even though she&’s super nice. Then, Rosie meets Aqua and finds that having a new friend might be more trouble than it&’s worth!
The Frog Alphabet Book (Jerry Pallotta's Alphabet Books)
by Jerry PallottaA is for Amazon Horned Frog. B is for Blue-legged Strawberry Frog. C is for Crested Newt. What other amphibians can you think of? Learn more about these sometimes cute, sometimes dangerous, but always fascinating animals in THE FROG ALPHABET BOOK. Jerry Pallotta and Ralph Masiello explore the ponds, look under rocks, and dig in the mud to bring you this colorful and fun way to learn more than the alphabet.
The Frog Princess
by E. D. BakerA Texas Lone Star Reading List Book " A Book Sense 76 Children's Pick
The Frog Princess
by Rosalind AllchinEvery morning Frog imagines how wonderful life would be -- if only she were a princess. Now the Prince has lost his golf ball in the pond and has promised anything to the one who can find it. Could it be that her wish is about to come true? The horrified prince dodges Frog's marriage request by offering her the chance to try out the role of princess first. But the life of a princess is not at all what Frog expects. There are so many rules, rituals and responsibilities. What happened to the romance? Or the fun? And most importantly -- what ever happened to lunch? With more than a touch of modern humor, author and illustrator Rosalind Allchin injects new energy into the traditional brothers Grimm tale. Her spirited text and vibrant illustrations create a delectable feast sure to leave children and parents fully satisfied after every read!
The Froggies Do NOT Want to Sleep
by Adam GustavsonPrepare for a different kind of bedtime book--a zany, imaginative adventure to send your little froggies off to dreamland. Not since David Wiesner's Tuesday have frogs had so much fun!Why go to bed when you can play the accordion, dance underwater ballet, and hold burping contests with strange alien lifeforms? For every kid who ever came up with an outlandish excuse for why it can't be bedtime yet, these froggies' antics will delight and entertain. Acclaimed illustrator Adam Gustavson's raucous authorial debut shows parents there's more than one way to do bedtime.
The Frost Festival (Itty Bitty Princess Kitty #11)
by Melody MewsItty is invited to judge the ice sculpture competition at the Frost Festival in this eleventh Itty Bitty Princess Kitty chapter book.The Frost Festival only occurs every five years in Lollyland. And not only has Itty been invited, she&’s been asked to judge the big ice sculpture competition! Itty and her best friend, Luna Unicorn, enjoy ice skating, sledding, and other snowy activities at the festival until it&’s time for Itty to judge. But before the competition can even begin, there&’s an argument between two ice sculptors. One is convinced that the other stole his carving tool! Can Itty find the missing ice pick—and find a way to settle the argument? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on every page, the Itty Bitty Princess Kitty chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.
The Frozen Wish (Hatchimals)
by Kay WoodwardCrack into this magical chapter-book series based on Hatchimals, the best-selling toy! Ava and Oliver are back in Hatchtopia, where the Hatchimals are excited for a fantastic fireworks display. The problem is, all of Hatchtopia has suddenly become frosty and cold, and the fireworks display can't happen unless it's sunny! And since Wishing Star Waterfall has frozen over, no one can wish away the snow either. Follow along as Ava and Oliver search for a way to melt the waterfall and end their visit with a bang!This book also contains exclusive collector cards featuring four fun CollEGGtibles!
The Fruits We Eat
by Gail GibbonsBerries, apples, melons, and grapes; oranges, grapefruits, bananas -- yum! This scrumptious picture book, a companion to The Vegetables We Eat, offers youngsters an inviting, information-packed cornucopia of favorite fruits. Gail Gibbons combines a clear, simple text with her signature illustrations to present fruit facts galore: the parts of fruits, where and how they grow, harvesting, processing, where to buy them, and how to enjoy them as part of a healthy diet.
The Fruits We Eat (New & Updated)
by Gail GibbonsFrom #1 science writer for kids Gail Gibbons, learn everything about the delicious fruits you eat with this new and updated edition.Berries, apples, melons, and grapes; oranges, grapefruits, bananas -- yum! This scrumptious, updated picture book, a companion to The Vegetables We Eat, offers youngsters an inviting, information-packed cornucopia of favorite fruits.Gail Gibbons combines a clear, simple text with her signature illustrations to present fruit facts galore: the parts of fruits, where and how they grow, harvesting, processing, where to buy them, and how to enjoy them as part of a healthy diet.
The Funeral
by Matt JamesA New York Times / New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s BookNew York Public Library Best Books for KidsEzra Jack Keats Award Honor WinnerNorma and her parents are going to her great-uncle Frank’s funeral, and Norma is more excited than sad. She is looking forward to playing with her favorite cousin, Ray, but when she arrives at the church, she is confronted with rituals and ideas that have never occurred to her before. While not all questions can be answered, when the day is over Norma is certain of one thing — Uncle Frank would have enjoyed his funeral.This sensitive and life-affirming story will lead young readers to ask their own questions about life, death and how we remember those who have gone before us.Key Text Featuresspeech bubblesCorrelates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts:CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.K.1With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about key details in a text.CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.K.7With prompting and support, describe the relationship between illustrations and the story in which they appear (e.g., what moment in a story an illustration depicts).CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2.3Describe how characters in a story respond to major events and challenges.CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.3.7Explain how specific aspects of a text's illustrations contribute to what is conveyed by the words in a story (e.g., create mood, emphasize aspects of a character or setting)
The Funniest & Grossest Joke Book Ever!: Over 991 Jokes!
by Editors of Portable PressMake your friends giggle, guffaw, and groan with disgust at over 900 jokes in this massive volume that combines two hilarious books in one. It&’s a 2-for-1 of epic proportions. This book combines our two bestselling kids&’ joke books: The Funniest Joke Book Ever! and The Grossest Joke Book Ever! Do you know a kid who likes Q&A jokes, knock-knocks, puns, riddles, or one-liners? Of course you do! This collection has all that and more—over 900 jokes—actually. Perfect for boys or girls, it spans all kid-friendly topics, including fairy tales, animals, monsters, and disgusting jokes that&’ll make them (and you) want to barf. They&’ll laugh out loud at zingers like: Q: What do you call a cow with a twitch? A: Beef jerky! Q: Do zombies eat candy with their fingers? A: No, they eat the fingers separately. Q: What kind of life was found on Pluto? A: Fleas! And many more!
The Funny Book (Bobo and Pup-Pup #3)
by Vikram MadanA hilarious graphic chapter book series about best friends Bobo and Pup-Pup--a monkey and a dog with very different personalities. Perfect for fans of Elephant & Piggie who are ready to graduate to two new buddies!A super funny book has Pup-Pup literally laughing out loud!! Bobo wants to read it so he can laugh too, but he must wait till Pup-Pup is finished. But the more Pup-Pup laughs, the harder it is to wait! All kids know that waiting is not easy!! What happens when Bobo's patience runs out and he takes matters into his own hands? This hilarious and relatable graphic chapter book will have kids ages 5-8 laughing out loud themselves while gaining confidence in reading. Readers will eagerly devour the companion books in the series, We Love Bubbles! and Let's Make Cake! Graphic chapter books serve as a great bridge to graphic novels and longer chapter books.
The Funny Bunny Fly
by Bethany StrakerSomething doesn't smell right at Mr. Abel Throppe's bakery. Eighteen customers are sick, and they're blaming it on his pie! What could have caused this awful epidemic? It seems a funny bunny fly has taken up residence in the bakery. You see, Funny Bunny Fly doesn't like to be clean. Prior to entering the bakery, he rolled in some dog doo-doo and is spreading germs all over town! Mr. Throppe better keep his bakery clean, or he's going to lose his customers and gain a permanent new tenant.The Funny Bunny Fly is a cautionary tale about hygiene that's playful and fun. Bethany Straker's silly rhymes are complemented by her colorful and wacky illustrations. The Funny Bunny Fly is sure to keep the laughter bubbling-and, hopefully, the soap too!
The Furry Animal Alphabet Book (Jerry Pallotta's Alphabet Books)
by Jerry PallottaThis fact-filled text with richly-detailed illustrations introduces not only the alphabet but also the wonders of the mammal world.What mammal jumps ten feet high to avoid hungry lions?What monkey almost always gives birth to twins?What mammal has a nose so large that it has to be moved out the way just to eat?What mammal has eyes that are bigger than its brain?Jerry Pallotta and Edgar Stewart deliver an intriguing book which will fascinate young children.
The Further Tale of Peter Rabbit (Peter Rabbit)
by Emma ThompsonEmma Thompson celebrates 110 years of Peter Rabbit by giving us a brand-new tale! Celebrate 110 years of Peter Rabbit with a new, original tale written by Oscar-winning actress and screenwriter Emma Thompson and based on the original tales by Beatrix Potter. In this story, Peter's adventures take him beyond the boundaries of Mr. McGregor's garden and all the way to Scotland! With 72 pages of beautiful text and illustrations, this hardcover picture book, which includes an audio CD of the story narrated by the author, is sure to become a classic--and a collector's item!
The Future Architect's Handbook
by Barbara BeckFor young readers with a passion for drawing or creating beautiful buildings, The Future Architect’s Handbook takes them on an exhilarating journey into the world of architecture. Within the pages of this book, aspiring, young architects will learn about the four essential drawings used by professionals: the site plan, floor plan, section, and elevation. Perfectly tailored with the middle grades (ages 9–12) in mind, this book engages the reader with vivid explanations and illustrations. The concept of drawing each plan to scale is demystified, empowering young minds to develop an eye for precision and accuracy. Explore the vast array of architectural styles prevalent today: from sleek modern structures to timeless classical masterpieces, each style is beautifully showcased, igniting the imagination and nurturing a deeper appreciation for the art of architecture. Enter the world of architects and discover the boundless possibilities that await within the pages of The Future Architect’s Handbook.
The Future Interior Designer's Handbook
by Jana RosenblattCalling all aspiring interior designers! Get ready to dive into the captivating world of interior design with a book that introduces you to the role, techniques, and skills of interior design. You are invited to follow Taylor, a talented interior designer, as she transforms the unfinished attic of her home into a stunning living space. Step by step, readers will learn the ins and outs of the design process, gaining invaluable knowledge along the way. Unleash your creativity as you explore the three main drawings used by interior designers: the floor plan, section, and elevation. Discover the art of drawing to scale, enabling you to accurately represent your vision on paper. From initial planning to the final touches, this book guides you through each stage, teaching essential design techniques, basic color theory, mood board creation, and the architectural styles that shape modern interiors. The Future Interior Designer's Handbook is the perfect introduction to the captivating field of interior design. While it caters to the middle grades, ages 8–12, this book's wealth of knowledge and inspiration will resonate with design enthusiasts of all ages, including adults who are eager to explore their creative potential.
The Fuzzy Duckling (Little Golden Book)
by Alice Provensen Martin Provensen Jane Werner WatsonAlice and Martin Provensen's illustrations are so delightful that children will want to join the fuzzy duckling on his stroll through the countryside, meeting animals along the way. This adorable counting story by Jane Werner Watson is as fresh today as it was in 1949.
The Garden of Abdul Gasazi
by Chris Van AllsburgFrom the astonishing imagination of Chris Van Allsburg (Jumanji, The Polar Express)A Caldecott Honor BookSometimes that very thin line between illusion and reality is not as clearly defined as we would like it to be. It certainly wasn't the day that Alan Mitz stumbled into the garden of Abdul Gasazi. For in this bizarre and eerie place—where strange topiary trees loomed—the eerie visage of Gasazi casts its shadow. And even after Alan escapes, the spell of Gasazi still seems to penetrate into his everyday world.The very first picture book from the astonishing imagination of legendary Chris Van Allsburg explores both the real and surreal worlds with incredible deftness in this unusual tale. In doing so, he has created exquisite and beautiful images that will linger in the minds of readers long after they have left the enchanted garden of Abdul Gasazi.
The Gardener
by David Small Sarah StewartBy the author-and-illustrator team of the bestselling The Library... Lydia Grace Finch brings a suitcase full of seeds to the big gray city, where she goes to stay with her Uncle Jim, a cantankerous baker. There she initiates a gradual transformation, bit by bit brightening the shop and bringing smiles to customers' faces with the flowers she grows. But it is in a secret place that Lydia Grace works on her masterpiece -- an ambitious rooftop garden -- which she hopes will make even Uncle Jim smile. Sarah Stewart introduces readers to an engaging and determined young heroine, whose story is told through letters written home, while David Small's illustrations beautifully evoke the Depression-era setting. The Gardener is a 1997 New York Times Book Review Notable Children's Book of the Year and a 1998 Caldecott Honor Book.
The Gardener's Helpers: A DoveStories Tale (DoveStories #1)
by Joann ClaypooleIn book one of this Christian chapter book series, two doves are charged with keeping Adam and Eve from succumbing to the serpent’s evil influence. When God first created the world, He hung the sun and the moon in the sky, He filled the oceans and carved the mountains—and then, in His first garden, He created the very first flying creatures—Coo and Flutter, two very special doves on a mission of love. In The Gardener’s Helpers, Coo and Flutter are given the important job of guiding and protecting Adam and his mate, Eve. Coo’s wacky ways and selfish desires blind him to the true mission God set out for him. He believes he can easily accomplish this seemingly simple task on his own. But when Flutter, his mate, discovers that Eve is missing, Coo finally takes the lead in a race against time to save her from the evil one. Tragically, they are too late. But God’s gift of forgiveness prepares Coo for the incredible journey that lies ahead. His mission is not over . . . it’s about to begin.