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The Tale of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle: Large Print (Xist Illustrated Children's Classics)
by Beatrix PotterBeatrix Potter's Classic Children's Stories in beautiful eBook editions The Tale of Mr. Jeremy Fisher is the story of a charming but accident-prone frog who sets off on a fishing adventure. The Tale of Mr. Jeremy Fisher by Beatrix Potter is part of the Xist Publishing Children's Classics collection. Each eBook has been specially formatted with full-screen, full-color illustrations and the original, charming text.
The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse (Xist Illustrated Children's Classics)
by Beatrix PotterThere&’s no clutter allowed in the house of Mrs. Tittlemouse, but her neighbors keep leaving messes behind. From the author of The Tale of Peter Rabbit.The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse is the story of a very tidy mouse who is always cleaning her home. Written by Beatrix Potter, it is part of the Xist Publishing Children&’s Classics collection. Each ebook has been specially formatted with full-screen, full-color illustrations and the original, charming text.
The Tale of Pale Male: A True Story
by Jeanette WinterHere is the incredible true story of a Red-tailed Hawk that makes himself at home in the most unlikely of places--atop a high-rise apartment building in New York City. Named Pale Male by his many fans, this majestic bird not only endures in this urban environment, he thrives. But when the residents have Pale Male's nest removed from their building, a historic battle--and triumph--ensues, uniting bird lovers everywhere. With Jeanette Winter's beloved folk art-inspired illustrations and soulful insight into the spirit of this beautiful hawk, this is a book that will delight nature enthusiasts of all ages. Includes an author's note.
The Tale of Peter Rabbit
by Beatrix PotterThe story of a naughty young rabbit who decides to disobey his mother by trespassing into Mr. McGregor's garden. Images and image descriptions available.
The Tale of Peter Rabbit: A Myread Production (Peter Rabbit)
by Beatrix Potter2012 marks 110 years since Warne published The Tale of Peter Rabbit. In celebration, we are publishing limited editions of twelve classic tales with colorful covers, special endpapers, and notes explaining the history behind each book. The Tale of Peter Rabbit is the tale of a mischievous rabbit and his nerve-wracking encounter with Mr. McGregor.
The Tale of Peter Rabbit: A Myread Production (Peter Rabbit)
by Beatrix Potter2012 marks 110 years since Warne published The Tale of Peter Rabbit. In celebration, we are publishing limited editions of twelve classic tales with colorful covers, special endpapers, and notes explaining the history behind each book. The Tale of Peter Rabbit is the tale of a mischievous rabbit and his nerve-wracking encounter with Mr. McGregor.
The Tale of Rabbit and Coyote
by Tony JohnstonA Mexican trickster tale in which wily Rabbit outwits Coyote several times before escaping him permanently by climbing to the moon--which explains why Coyote is wont to howl at it.
The Tale of Rabbit and Coyote
by Tony JohnstonPoor Coyote! What&’s he doing, hanging upside down in the farmer&’s house, next to a pot of boiling water? How&’d he wind up underneath the jicara tree, getting bonked by rock-hard fruit? Who tricked him into whacking a wasps&’ nest with a stick? And why is he always howling at the moon?Because of Rabbit, that&’s why! Longtime collaborators Tony Johnston and Tomie dePaola look to the folklore of Oaxaca, Mexico, for this nutty, naughty tale of trickery and hijinks. Written with sly humor and illustrated in the vibrant golds, blues, and reds of the Southwest, this is a story with a flavor as distinctive as chile peppers.
The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin (Xist Illustrated Children's Classics)
by Beatrix PotterA children’s classic offering a lesson in manners from the beloved author of The Tale of Peter Rabbit.In a wood at the edge of the lake lives a squirrel named Nutkin and his brother Twinkleberry. Nutkin is rude little squirrel who tests his luck with Old Brown, a mean old owl, who might just teach this squirrel a lesson in manners . . .
The Tale of Two Bad Mice (Xist Illustrated Children's Classics)
by Beatrix PotterWhen Tom Thumb and Hunca Munca sneak into an empty dollhouse, chaos ensues in this delightful story from the beloved author of The Tale of Peter Rabbit. The Tale of Two Bad Mice is a sophisticated story for children about two little troublemakers who wind up paying for their crimes. Written by Beatrix Potter, it is part of the Xist Publishing Children&’s Classics collection. Each ebook has been specially formatted with full-screen, full-color illustrations and the original, charming text.
The Tale of Willie Monroe
by Alan SchroederWillie Monroe is sure he's the strongest critter in all of Tennessee--after all, his arms are big as stovepipes and his chest is broad as a barn door. He decides to enter a contest in Carolina just to prove it. Along the way, he meets an exceptionally strong li'l slip of a girl named Delilah and her ninety-nine-year-old granny, who can carry a full-grown horse on her shoulders. Compared to them, Willie is weak as water! It's only with their rigorous training that Willie is able to arm-wrestle, stack logs, milk cows, plow fields, and raise barns faster and better than anyone else, winning the contest as well as Delilah's hand in marriage. Humorous illustrations and an Appalachian spin on an ancient Japanese folktale make for a hilarious story about a young man put in his place by two strong women.
The Tale of You: Hopping into Life (Peter Rabbit)
by Beatrix PotterThis inspirational guide to life featuring Peter Rabbit, in the same vein as the Dr. Seuss classic Oh, the Places You'll Go!, is the perfect graduation gift!As Peter Rabbit bounces out into the big, wide world he will face triumphs and setbacks, hopes and fears. He will meet true friends and fearsome foes, but will always have a home to return to, and a family waiting to hear stories of his adventures.Featuring a brilliantly rhythmical rhyming text with characterful new illustrations, this new book is set to become a beloved classic!
The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies: Large Print (Xist Illustrated Children's Classics)
by Beatrix PotterBenjamin Bunny&’s offspring learn the perils of gluttony in this charming story from the popular author of The Tale of Peter Rabbit. In this story, Benjamin Bunny&’s children, the Flopsy Bunnies, eat so much lettuce from Mr. McGregor&’s garden that they become sleepy and are almost turned into a rabbit pie. The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies by Beatrix Potter is part of the Xist Publishing Children&’s Classics collection. Each ebook has been specially formatted with full-screen, full-color illustrations and the original, charming text.
The Tale of the Mandarin Duck: A Modern Fable
by Bette MidlerNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Inspired by the real-life rainbow-colored Mandarin Duck who appeared in New York&’s Central Park in 2018, this modern fable by Bette Midler celebrates the connections people make with each other and the world around them. How do you get people to appreciate what is right in front of them? In The Tale of the Mandarin Duck, it takes a mysterious, beautiful duck and a clear-eyed kid to point out the obvious! Bette Midler&’s distinctive voice joins striking photos of the real duck by Michiko Kakutani and charming black-and-white drawings by Joana Avillez. This book will have readers of all ages coming back to visit the fantastical interpretation of New York City and its odd ducks—both feathered and human. An afterword by Ms. Kakutani adds details to the facts behind this one-of-a-kind story of the Mandarin Duck.
The Tale of the Pie & the Patty Pan: Large Print (Xist Illustrated Children's Classics)
by Beatrix PotterTummy troubles prompt a dog to commit the ultimate pie switcheroo in this funny story from the renowned author of The Tale of Peter Rabbit. The Tale of the Pie & the Patty Pan tells the story of two friends who like different foods but don&’t want to hurt each other&’s feelings. Written by Beatrix Potter, it is part of the Xist Publishing Children&’s Classics collection. Each ebook has been specially formatted with full-screen, full-color illustrations and the original, charming text.
The Tale of the Tiger Slippers
by Jan BrettJan Brett reimagines a powerful Middle Eastern folk tale that celebrates hard work and appreciating your roots.Set in India, this gorgeous reimagining of the classic Middle Eastern folk tale "Abu Kassem's Slippers" features a poor tiger cub who is a very hard worker. His mother weaves him slippers to protect his feet from stones and thorns, and they allowed him to prosper--first making bricks, then building houses, and eventually becoming very wealthy. He continues to wear them until someone questions why such a prominent person would wear such worn shoes. Feeling embarrassed, Tiger tries to get rid of the slippers, but fate keeps bringing them back.Finally, Tiger sends them to his uncle, who weeps with pride when he sees the slippers his sister made and his nephew used to accomplish so much. He sets off right away to visit them, bringing the slippers along. Tiger can't believe the slippers are back again, but his little cub gives him an idea: honor the slippers by building a special place for them, to remind him of how far he's come.Jan Brett's lush, vibrant version of this story will inspire fans of her international retellings to appreciate the hard work that leads to all of their successes.
The Tale of the Unwelcome Guest: Nasruddin Teaches the Town a Lesson; A Circle Round Book
by Rebecca SheirThe award-winning children&’s storytelling podcast Circle Round shares some of their most popular folktales in the new Circle Round book series, with each interactive book featuring a colorfully illustrated read-aloud story accompanied by storytelling prompts that explore an important theme. The Tale of the Unwelcome Guest invites kids to explore the value of acceptance and the danger of judging others by their appearance. The illustrations of Turkish illustrator Mert Tugen amplify the narrative text by Circle Round host and writer, Rebecca Sheir.
The Tales of Marigold: Once Upon a Marigold, Twice Upon a Marigold, Thrice Upon a Marigold (Upon a Marigold)
by Jean FerrisThe acclaimed Marigold series in one volume. &“A mixture of fantasy, romance, comedy, and coming-of-age . . . and it&’s all great fun.&” —School Library Journal Once upon a Marigold, a fairy tale turned upside down, inside out, and completely over the top! Join Christian and Marigold through their one-of-a-kind adventures in this trilogy of tales that&’s part comedy, part love story, part everything-but-the-kitchen-sink. With echoes of William Goldman&’s modern classic The Princess Bride, Jean Ferris&’s hilarious parody of &“Once upon a time . . .&” overflows with oddball characters and sage observations to create a happily-ever-after that&’s just the beginning. Once Upon a Marigold was named an ALA Notable Children&’s Book, an ALA Best Book for Young Adults, and a New York Public Library 100 Books for Reading and Sharing title. Praise for the Marigold series &“In a gratifying fantasy that contains elements of classic fairy tales, Ferris breathes new life into archetypal characters by adding unexpected and often humorous dimensions to their personalities.&” —Publishers Weekly &“Cold indeed is the heart not made warm by this bubbly fairy-tale romance.&” —Kirkus Reviews &“Ferris leisurely combines elements of adventure, fantasy, romance, and humor.&” —Booklist &“An upbeat fairy-tale adventure.&” —School Library Journal
The Tales of Mother Goose: Bilingual Edition: English-french (Unabridged Start Classics Ser.)
by Charles PerraultBeloved fairy tale author Charles Perrault published the first known version of The Tales of Mother Goose in 1697, under the French title Histoires ou contes du temps passés, avec des moralités. The collection includes "The Sleeping Beauty", "Little Red Riding Hood", and "Cinderella", as well as many others that would go on to become adored favourites, several of which are thought to be inventions of Perrault himself. The stories each end with a rhyming moral and have gone on to spawn countless film, television, novel, musical and stage adaptations to the delight of modern audiences.
The Taming of the Shrew: No Fear Shakespeare Side-by-Side Plain English (No Fear Shakespeare)
by William Shakespeare SparkNotesThis No Fear Shakespeare ebook gives you the complete text of The Taming of the Shrew and an easy-to-understand translation.Each No Fear Shakespeare containsThe complete text of the original playA line-by-line translation that puts Shakespeare into everyday languageA complete list of characters with descriptionsPlenty of helpful commentary
The Tantrum That Saved the World
by Michael E. Mann Megan Herbert"Illustrated in a cartoon-like style in watercolor paint and mixed media on paper, this picture book is an invitation for teachers and students to learn about the climate crisis and to be part of the solution."—School Library Journal An environmental picture book about finding your voice, taking collective action, and saving the planet for kids ages 5 - 9. Tantrums are bad--except when they save the world!Sophia&’s minding her own business when--bing bong!--the doorbell announces an unexpected guest: a polar bear. Despite Sophia&’s protests, he walks right in, making himself at home. His ice cap is melting--where else is he supposed to go? Soon, more visitors arrive: a dispirited sea turtle and farmers whose lands have gone dry are joined by confused bees, more climate refugees, and a grumpy Bengal tiger. Sophia is frustrated and confused. She doesn&’t understand why they showed up at her house...or what any of this has to do with her. But as Sophia hears their stories, she learns that this is her fight, too...and discovers the power of collective action, the strength of her own voice, and how all of us are stronger together. They head to City Hall only to wait around for hours before being dismissed, and Sophia just can&’t hold it in anymore: Sophia&’s strong feelings smouldered once more,And this time they&’d gotten too big to ignore.Raging with purpose, with banners unfurled,She kicked off a tantrum to save the whole world! And she does--and so can you. An inspirational, beautifully illustrated picture book for kids aged 5 to 9, The Tantrum that Saved the World is part environmental story, part ode to community action, and part blueprint for building a better world--together, for all of us.
The Teacher You Want to Be: Essays about Children, Learning, and Teaching
by Alfie Kohn Ellin Oliver Keene Matt GloverThis book is about bringing the education we want for our own children to all. It is focused on a set of strongly held beliefs that drive the actions of educators every day. Each chapter of the book is focused on a single belief and invites readers to consider what they can do to help children attend schools based on the true, authentic expressions of their teachers' beliefs. Contributions include essays by many prominent educators including Sir Ken Robinson, Deborah Meier and Thomas Newkirk. Please click on the contents tab below for a list of all 18 contributors.
The Teacher from the Black Lagoon (Black Lagoon Adventures)
by Mike ThalerIt's another scary day at the Black Lagoon. . . .Two popular books from the bestselling Black Lagoon series--TEACHER and LIBRARIAN--are now reissued with fun new covers! Join Hubie once again as he faces his comically horrific fears during his first day of school and his first trip to the school library. Featuring a fire-breathing teacher and a library where all the books are bolted to the shelves, these stories are sure to amuse and quell fears of new experiences at the same time!
The Teacher's Pet
by Anica Mrose RissiThis hilarious tale by debut picturebook author Anica Mrose Rissi, brilliantly illustrated by Zachariah OHora, will keep kids giggling page after page as the class comes together to solve one BIG problem. When their class tadpoles are big enough, Mr. Stricter tells his students they can keep just one. The class chooses Bruno, the smallest of the bunch. But Bruno doesn't stay that way for long. Soon, he's grown into a giant, classroom-wrecking creature: he eats desks, he farts for show-and-tell, and he sneezes slime all over everything! With Mr. Stricter blinded by love for the pet, the students must step up and take matters into their own heroic hands.
The Teacher's Pet (The Kids in Ms. Colman's Class #1)
by Ann M. MartinFrom the bestselling author of the generation-defining series The Baby-sitters Club comes a series for a new generation!School is always fun in Ms. Colman's class!It is the first day of school. All the kids in Ms. Colman's class can't wait. Except Nancy Dawes. Nancy doesn't have a best friend. Her friend Karen Brewer is not in her grade. Nancy doesn't have a pet, either. And Ms. Colman's class is having pet day! Can the kids in Ms. Colman's class help Nancy?