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Ivy and Bean: Book 4 (Ivy and Bean #4)
by Annie Barrows Sophie BlackallThe moment they saw each other, Bean and Ivy knew they wouldn't be friends. But when Bean plays a joke on her sister, Nancy, and has to hide, quick! Ivy comes to the rescue, proving that sometimes the best of friends are people never meant to like each other. Vibrant characters and lots of humor make this a charming - and addictive - introduction to a new series.
Ivy and Bean Bound to Be Bad (Ivy + Bean #5)
by Annie Barrows Sophie BlackallIn the fifth entry in the New York Times–bestselling series, two friends come up with a crazy plan to lure wild animals home.Bean’s day is going downhill, and it’s only nine in the morning. Is it her fault she licked syrup off her plate? Is it her fault Nancy’s yarn got used up? Yes. Bean wonders if being good is worth the effort. Ivy says yes, that if you’re really good, animals will love you and follow you home. Wow! Ivy and Bean decide they’re going to be the best kids in town. They’re going to be kind, they’re going to be generous and pure of heart and—Wait a second! How did they end up muddy, wet, and in trouble?Praise for Bound to Be Bad“Barrows and Blackall deliver another laugh-out-loud Pancake Court romp that derives its humor from the very believable characters and chemistry of the neighborhood children. Any child who’s had to suffer a time-out will relate to this one.” —Kirkus Reviews
Ivy and Bean Bundle Set 1 (Books 1-3)
by Annie Barrows Sophie BlackallThis three-book bundle is a delightful introduction to the beloved, bestselling series. This bundle contains the first three books in the series, including: Ivy and Bean, Ivy and Bean and The Ghost That Had to Go, and Ivy and Bean Break the Fossil Record. Ivy and Bean's hilarious adventures hook readers from the first page and everyone is sure to fall in love with these two spunky characters who never meant to like each other.<P> Please note, this book does not have page numbers.
Ivy and Bean Bundle Set 2 (Books 4-6)
by Annie Barrows Sophie BlackallThis super-cute bundle continues the adventures of spunky second graders, Ivy and Bean. It includes<P> IVY AND BEAN TAKE CARE OF THE BABYSITTER: What's the worst babysitter you can imagine? Okay, now multiply by a million. Bean's just found out that Nancy is babysitting for the afternoon. After Ivy rescues her from prison, the two girls turn tragedy into opportunity.<P> IVY AND BEAN: BOUND TO BE BAD: Ivy has decided to become good. Extra-super-duperly good. Bean figures that's a big waste of time--until Ivy explains that if you're really good, animals and birds follow you around. Wow! Animals and birds! Bean's going to be good, too! They're going to be nice; they're going to be sweet; they're going to be kind and generous and--Wait a second! How did they end up muddy, wet, and in trouble?<P> IVY AND BEAN: DOOMED TO DANCE: Ooops. Ivy and Bean have made a terrible mistake. They thought that ballet meant leaping, kicking, and cool costumes. Instead, it means they're going to have to be The Two Friendly Squids in a ballet the teacher made up. How embarrassing. As disaster looms, the girls come up with a great escape plan. It's an easy plan, a simple plan, a beautiful plan. It only involves a field trip, a couple of sharks, and some weird animals that glow in the dark.<P> Please note, this book does not have page numbers.
Ivy and Bean Doomed to Dance (Ivy + Bean #6)
by Annie Barrows Sophie BlackallIn the sixth entry in the New York Times–bestselling series, two best friends learn about ballet, promises, and how to be a squid.Finally! After months of begging their parents for ballet lessons, Ivy and Bean finally get what they want . . . well, not exactly. Much to their surprise, it turns out ballet lessons do not cover karate chops and roundhouse kicks. The girls have no interest in learning how to dance gracefully, but they promised their parents they would finish the entire ballet course! When it comes time for Ivy and Bean to participate in the ocean-themed class recital, the girls must figure out a way to get out of it without breaking their promises.Praise for Doomed to Dance“Another pleasing adventure, engagingly illustrated and fun for new readers.” —Booklist “The story is solidly written, and the expressive black-and-white illustrations, some full page, add to the humor. Early chapter-book readers will appreciate and relate to the friends’ dilemma.” —School Library Journal
Ivy and Bean What's the Big Idea? (Ivy + Bean #7)
by Annie Barrows Sophie BlackallIn this seventh entry in the New York Times–bestselling series, two unlikely best friends get creative as they prepare for the Science Fair.It’s the Science Fair, and the second grade is all over it! Some kids are making man-eating robots. Some kids are holding their breath for a very, very long time. Some kids are doing interesting things with vacuum cleaners. The theme, obviously, is global warming. But what should Ivy and Bean do? Something involving explosions? Or ropes? Something with ice cubes? Or maybe . . . maybe something different.Praise for What’s the Big Idea?“This seventh episode about unlikely best friends Ivy and Bean may be the most ambitious and triumphant yet . . . . Barrows and Blackall know just how to expose situations that are familiar to second-graders—with empathy and a light touch.” —Shelf-Awareness
Ivy and the Goblins
by Katherine CovilleFor fans of Liesl Shurtliff and Jessica Day George comes a heartwarming story about a mysterious egg that hatches a very big, very LOUD creature and the brave little girl who must return the infant to its rightful home.The quiet town of Broomsweep has just started to adjust to the dragon, pixies, and gryphon who decided to call Ivy's cottage home when a farmer proposes an unusual trade. In exchange for curing his goat of a bellyache, the farmer will give Ivy and her grandmother a mysterious egg. When the egg hatches to reveal a baby goblin, the creature creates such mayhem, even Grandmother doesn't know what to do. It's up to Ivy and a few of her magical friends to brave a dark forest and find the goblin's family. There's just one problem: Goblins can't STAND humans! Will Ivy's daring misson succeed?
Ivy & Bean Bundle Set 3 (Books 7-9)
by Annie Barrows Sophie BlackallThis three-book bundle is a great way to keep your little reader going. This bundle contains books 7-9 in the series, including: Ivy and Bean: What's the Big Idea?, Ivy and Bean: No News Is Good News, and Ivy and Bean: Make the Rules. In these three books, the beloved characters have all new adventures, including solving global warming, creating a neighborhood newspaper, and inventing the best camp ever. And as always, their escapades are hilarious and filled with surprises!<P> Please note, this book does not have page numbers.
Izzy Barr, Running Star (Franklin School Friends)
by Claudia MillsIzzy Barr is the star athlete of the third grade: she hits homeruns on her softball team and is one of the fastest runners in her class. But at home, her half-brother, Dustin, seems to be her father's favorite athlete―why else would her dad go to all of his games and miss so many of hers? Izzy pretends that she doesn't care, but as she, her friends Annika Riz and Kelsey Green, and the rest of their class are gearing up for class field day, she can't help but hope her dad will be there to cheer her on in the big race against her rival, Skipper Tipton. Dad doesn't make it to field day, but when he realizes how important it is to Izzy, he and all of her friends and family are there to watch her participate in the citywide 10K run. <P><P>Lexile Measure: 810L
Izzy Barr, Running Star (Franklin School Friends #3)
by Claudia MillsIzzy Barr is the star athlete of the third grade: she hits homeruns on her softball team and is one of the fastest runners in her class. But at home, her half-brother, Dustin, seems to be her father's favorite athlete—why else would her dad go to all of his games and miss so many of hers? Izzy pretends that she doesn't care, but as she, her friends Annika Riz and Kelsey Green, and the rest of their class are gearing up for class field day, she can't help but hope her dad will be there to cheer her on in the big race against her rival, Skipper Tipton. Dad doesn't make it to field day, but when he realizes how important it is to Izzy, he and all of her friends and family are there to watch her participate in the citywide 10K run.
Izzy Impala's Imaginary Illnesses (Animal Antics A to Z)
by Barbara deRubertisIzzy is itching to see her grandpa, Doctor Impala, but he doesn't like to be interrupted. Is an imaginary illness the only way to see Doc?
J.D. and the Family Business (J.D. the Kid Barber #2)
by J. DillardEight-year-old kid barber J.D. joins forces with his sister, who has beauty shop dreams, in this hilarious illustrated chapter book series.J.D. is a barber battle champion. He's graduated from home haircuts to having a regular chair at the neighborhood shop, Hart and Son, and he's making enough money to keep his candy jar stocked and his comic book collection growing. And yet, J.D. knows it's time for his next challenge. He doesn't just want to be the best barber in Meridian, Mississippi—he wants to be the best barber in the state . . . and maybe the country! When his older sister, Vanessa, starts to gain a following online for her hair tutorials, the kids decide that to truly level up, they must join forces. How do two siblings with big personalities, big ambitions, and competitive spirits work together (or not) to take over the hair world?Check out the other chapter books in the J.D. the Kid Barber series:J.D. and the Great Barber BattleJ.D. and the Hair Show Showdown
J.D. and the Great Barber Battle (J.D. the Kid Barber #1)
by J. DillardEight-year-old J.D. turns a tragic home haircut into a thriving barber business in this hilarious new illustrated chapter book seriesJ.D. has a big problem--it's the night before the start of third grade and his mom has just given him his first and worst home haircut. When the steady stream of insults from the entire student body of Douglass Elementary becomes too much for J.D., he takes matters into his own hands and discovers that, unlike his mom, he's a genius with the clippers. His work makes him the talk of the town and brings him enough hair business to open a barbershop from his bedroom. But when Henry Jr., the owner of the only official local barbershop, realizes he's losing clients to J.D., he tries to shut him down for good. How do you find out who's the best barber in all of Meridian, Mississippi? With a GREAT BARBER BATTLE!From the hilarious and creative mind of J. Dillard, an entrepreneur, public speaker, and personal barber, comes a new chapter book series with characters that are easy to fall for and nearly impossible to forget. Akeem S. Roberts' lively illustrations make this series a must-buy for reluctant readers.
J.D. and the Hair Show Showdown (J.D. the Kid Barber #3)
by J. DillardEight-year-old kid barber J.D. takes his talent to an Atlanta hair show in this illustrated chapter-book series.At only eight years old, J.D. the Kid Barber has already won a barber battle and appeared on local TV. Now he&’s the youngest barber to be invited to the Beauty Brothers Hair Expo in Atlanta! J.D. gets the VIP treatment—he takes his first flight, rides in a limo for the first time, and gets gifts from the show&’s sponsors. At the show, there are hair classes to take, product samples to try, and some of J.D.&’s favorite hair influencers to meet. And, of course, there&’s his own demo alongside kid hairstylist, Isabel Is Incredible. But what J.D. is most excited about is snapping a pic with eleven-year-old rap sensation Li&’l Eazy Breezy, which is harder than it sounds! The world of hair and beauty is so much bigger than J.D. could&’ve imagined, and he&’s ready to step up his game. Check out the other chapter books in the J.D. the Kid Barber series:J.D. and the Great Barber Battle J.D. and the Family Business
J.D. y el negocio familiar (J.D. el niño barbero #2)
by J. DillardJ.D. —el niño barbero de ocho años— une fuerzas con su hermana, que sueña con un salón de belleza en esta divertidísima serie de libros. J.D. tiene ocho años y es el campeón de una batalla de barberos. Ya dejó de cortar pelo en su casa y ahora tiene una silla en la barbería del vecindario, Hart and Son, donde corta pelo regularmente. Está ganando suficiente dinero para mantener surtido su frasco de caramelos y para que siga creciendo su colección de cómics. Sin embargo, J.D. sabe que es momento para su próximo reto. Él no quiere ser solamente el mejor barbero en Meridian, Mississippi, quiere ser el mejor barbero del estado... ¡y quizás hasta del país! Cuando su hermana mayor, Vanessa, comienza a ganar seguidores en el Internet para sus tutoriales de pelo, los hermanos deciden unir fuerzas para realmente llegar al siguiente nivel. ¿Cómo pueden dos hermanos con grandes personalidades, grandes ambiciones y espíritus competitivos trabajar juntos (o no) para tomar las riendas en el mundo del pelo? Explora los otros libros en la serie J.D. el niño barbero J.D. y la gran batalla de barberos
J.D. y la gran batalla de barberos (J.D. el niño barbero #1)
by J. DillardJ.D. tiene ocho años y convierte un trágico corte de pelo casero en un próspero negocio de barbería en esta nueva y divertida serie de libros ilustrados.J.D. tiene un gran problema: es la noche antes del comienzo del tercer grado y su mamá acaba de hacerle su primer y peor corte de pelo casero. Cuando los insultos constantes de todos los estudiantes de la Escuela Primaria Douglass se vuelven insoportables, J.D. toma el asunto en sus propias manos y descubre que, a diferencia de su mamá, él es un genio con la máquina recortadora. Su trabajo lo convierte en la comidilla de la ciudad y le trae suficiente negocio como para abrir una barbería desde su cuarto. Pero cuando Henry Jr., el dueño de la única barbería local oficial, se da cuenta de que está perdiendo clientes por culpa de J.D., trata de cerrar las puertas del novato para siempre. J.D. decide que solo hay una manera de comprobar quién es el mejor barbero en todo Meridian, Mississippi: ¡Que la gente decida en una GRAN BATALLA DE BARBEROS!
J Is for Judy: Classic Hollywood's Leading Ladies from A to Z
by John Robert AllmanFrom Audrey Hepburn to Zsa Zsa Gabor, here is a star-studded alphabet book featuring the greatest ladies of the classic era of American movies. Brought to you by the creators of A Is for Audra and B Is for Broadway.Grab your popcorn and find your seat for a star-studded celebration of the most iconic women of the silver screen, including Judy Garland, Rita Moreno, Marilyn Monroe, and Hattie McDaniel. Here&’s your ticket to meet over fifty fabulous female film stars, plus trailblazing talent from behind the camera.Packed with Hollywood history, spellbinding scenes, captivating costumes, and sparkling sets, this glittering, glamorous tribute to the groundbreaking women of Hollywood&’s golden age is sure to earn raves from film fans young and old. Roll out the red carpet for J Is for Judy!Also available:A Is for Audra: Broadway's Leading Ladies from A to ZB Is for Broadway: Onstage and Backstage from A to Z
Jabberwocky: A Nonsense Coloring Book (Visions In Poetry Ser. #1)
by Lewis CarrollGet lost in this magical world full of beasts -- both familiar and fantastical -- with your children while reading and re-reading Jabberwocky year after year.'Twas brillig, and the slithy toves did gyre and gimble in the wabe; All mimsy were the borogoves, and the mom raths outgrabe.Lewis Carroll's most iconic seemingly nonsensical poem is brought to life like never before with award-winning illustrator Charles Santore's stunning renditions of a brave warrior who is on a mission to slay the dastardly Jabberwock. Get lost in this magical world full of beasts (both familiar and fantastical) with your children while reading and re-reading Jabberwocky year after year.
Jabutí the Tortoise: A Trickster Tale from the Amazon
by Gerald McDermottOf all the animals in the rain forest, Jabutí was the favorite. His shell was smooth and shiny, and the songs he played on his flute were sweet.But his music was a reminder, too, of the mischievous pranks Jabutí sometimes played. His song reminded Tapir of being tricked, Jaguar of being fooled, and time and again it reminded Vulture that he had no song at all. When a concert takes place in heaven, Vulture offers to fly Jabutí there . . . all the while plotting a trick of his own.Gerald McDermott makes myths new again for readers of all ages, using language as vibrant and colorful as his bold illustrations. Jabutí is an unusual tale of a trickster’s fall from grace, and of how creation can sometimes come from chaos.
Jack (The Puppy Place #17)
by Ellen MilesJack is a boxer that loves to chew. Can Lizzie find him a forever home before he destroys the house? Aunt Amanda knows that Lizzie can't turn down the chance to foster a new puppy, so she brings over a boxer with an interesting problem. Jack loves to chew up everything in sight! Lizzie is very patient with Jack-- until he eats her favorite book. But when Lizzie gets in touch with the book's author, a dog fan, she feels better. Will Lizzie find the right owner for this special pup before her house is destroyed?
Jack and Jill Treasury
by Davis DoiThe best from the pages of the Jack and Jill family of magazines--Jack and Jill, Humpty Dumpty and Turtle--featuring stories, poems, crafts, and recipes, all celebrating the spring season.
Jack and Santa (A Jack Book #7)
by Mac BarnettFrom New York Times bestselling author Mac Barnett and Geisel Award-winning illustrator Greg Pizzoli, an uproarious early reader series about a mischievous rabbit, a cranky old lady, and a lovable dog.When Jack finds himself on the naughty list, he worries that Santa will bring him coal. But Jack wants presents--lots of them. Will Jack be able to prove to Santa that he's not so bad after all?Welcome to the laugh-out-loud and irreverent world of Jack, a new early reader series by the New York Times bestselling and award-winning team of Mac Barnett and Greg Pizzoli.
Jack and the Beanstalk
by Alison Adams Diana Magnuson Sera Y. ReycraftJack doesn't listen to his mother and ends up running from a big, mean ogre! This fairy tale has magical beans, an old woman that helps Jack, and a happy ending.