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Walk Your Dog
by Elizabeth Stevens OmlorPet lovers will adore this funny romp about the ups and downs of day in the life of a kid and her canine.Walking your dog is easy...but only if your dog wants to walk. This bouncy day-in-the-life adventure shows what happens when you pair a spunky little girl with a dog who's as stubborn as he is furry. Debut author-illustrator team Elizabeth Stevens Omlor and Neesha Hudson use spare text and gorgeous ink-and-watercolor illustrations to show kids that working as a team requires cooperation, patience, and heart.
Walking with Sausage Dogs
by Matt WhymanKeeping pets is a lovely idea. When building a family, they complement the kids. But what happens when things get out of hand? For writer and house husband, Matt Whyman, it's a case of catastrophe management in coping with four children and all the ill-advised animals amassed by his career wife, Emma. Just as Matt gets to grips with managing her two maxed out minipigs, she falls for a miniature Dachshund - the kind of dog he wouldn't be seen dead with. Hercules isn't big or clever, but Emma is determined. She'll do everything, she promises... From the author of Pig in the Middle
Wally Does Not Want a Haircut
by Amanda DriscollA bright barnyard tale from the author of Duncan the Story Dragon about facing your fears (and a pair of shears), and learning that a hug from your mama can make just about anything seem possible. Wally does not need a haircut. His hair is perfectly fine. Sure, it trips him up a tad and gathers a bit of greenery. But Wally does NOT want a haircut. He doesn&’t even want one after his mama and their barnyard friends show off their own fun new &’dos. But when his unruly hair holds him back from the hoedown, he might have to reconsider."Full of terrific vocabulary that is not watered down for the audience, and the brightly painted, full-page illustrations are appealing and comical. Full of alliteration, rhyme, and onomatopoeia, this humorous and cheerful picture book will be a fun read-aloud for the younger crowd."--School Library Journal
Wally Walrus: Vowel Combinations Ai, Au, Aw (Let's Read Together ®)
by Barbara deRubertisLet&’s Read Together books merge rhyme and vowel sounds in delightfully zany stories kids will want to read again and again. Each of the 15 books in this classic series by award-winning author/educator Barbara deRubertis will give your child a jumpstart on reading success."Story lines are silly and inventive, and recall Dr. Seuss&’s Cat in the Hat for the building of rhythm and rhyming words." —School Library JournalWally Walrus is scared of bully Squawky Hawk…until Wally wins him over in a spectacular way! (This easy-to-read story features the "ai," "au, and "aw" vowel combinations.)
Walrus in the Bathtub
by Deborah UnderwoodA first, worst impression leads to a lasting friendship in this hilarious picture book romp from the author of the New York Times bestselling Cat series and The Quiet Book.Things you'd expect to find in the bathtub:1. Soap bubbles 2. Rubber duckies 3. ShampooThings you don't expect to find in the bathtub:1. WALRUSAs it turns out, once a walrus settles in for a nice long soak, it's pretty darn hard to get him out. What's a family to do? This silly-sweet story will keep readers giggling as a family tries--and tries again!--to evict their unexpected houseguest... before finally realizing why he's there in the first place.
Walt Disney (Readers Bios)
by Barbara KramerFans of Disneyland, Disney World, and all things Disney are sure to enjoy learning all about the fascinating founder, Walt Disney. This new biographic reader reveals the interesting, enchanting life of one of the world's most beloved storytellers and entrepreneurs. Level 3 text provides accessible yet wide-ranging information for fluent readers.
Walt Disney's Alice in Wonderland (Little Golden Book)
by RH DisneyBased on Walt Disney's animated classic, this vintage Little Golden Book from 1951 retells the story of Alice’s wild adventures in Wonderland.
Walt Disney's Peter Pan (Little Golden Book)
by RH DisneyPeter Pan and his fairy friend Tinker Bell are back in this vintage Little Golden Book! Featuring gorgeous illustrations from 1952, this children's classic is being reissued just in time for the release of Walt Disney's Peter Pan Platinum Edition DVD.
Walt Disney's The Jungle Book
by DISNEY BOOK GROUPWhen Bagheera the panther finds a Man-cub in the jungles of India, he takes the baby to a nearby wolf family, hoping the mother wolf could care for the child. But after ten happy years with the wolves, it is no longer safe for Mowgli the Man-cub to live in the jungle. Shere Khan, a fierce tiger, believes all humans will grow up to be hunters, including young Mowgli, and wants nothing more than to rid the jungle of the Man-cub. Right away, Bagheera takes Mowgli on a journey to a Man-village where he will be safe. The problem is...Mowgli wants to stay in the jungle. Will Bagheera be able to deliver him to the Man-village safely? Don't miss this retelling of Walt Disney's classic film, The Jungle Book.
Walt Whitman: Words for America
by Brian Selznick Barbara KerleyThe pioneering team that brought you the Caldecott Honor-winning THE DINOSAURS OF WATERHOUSE HAWKINS focuses their remarkable skills and vision on Walt Whitman--poet, American, Civil War hero. Did you know that poet Walt Whitman was also a Civil War nurse? Devastated by his country dividing and compelled to service by his brother's war injury, Walt nursed all soldiers-Union & Confederate, black & white. By getting to know them through many intense and affecting experiences, he began to see a greater life purpose: His writing could give these men a voice, & in turn, achieve his greatest aspiration--to capture the true spirit of America. Dramatic, powerful, & deeply moving, this consummate portrait of Whitman will inspire readers to pick up their pens & open their hearts to humanity.<P><P> Winner of the Sibert Honor
Walter Warthog's Wonderful Wagon (Animal Antics A to Z)
by Barbara deRubertisMore than anything, Walter Warthog wants the wonderful white wagon in the hardware store window! But his wallet is empty. Will he find a way to earn money and make the wagon his very own?
Waltz of the Snowflakes
by Elly MackayIt is a cold and rainy evening when Gran gives her granddaughter something special: tickets to the ballet. Her granddaughter is reluctant to go. The weather is terrible and they have to wear fancy, uncomfortable clothes. But as the curtains rise on The Nutcracker, the girl's eyes light up as she's introduced to the magic of the theater. The bright costumes, the intricate dances, the magical music, and a new friend all combine to captivate the girl and to bring color to an otherwise dreary evening.Waltz of the Snowflakes is Elly MacKay at her finest, mixing her acclaimed paper-cut artwork with vibrant colors in this whimsical, dreamlike, and inspiring wordless picture book. A must-have for any ballet- and theater-obsessed reader and the perfect gift to be shared during the holidays or any time of year when the world outside needs a little bit of color and vibrancy.
Wanda Gág: The Girl Who Lived to Draw
by Deborah Kogan RayWanda Gág (pronounced Gog) is well known as the author and illustrator of "Millions of Cats," one of the best-loved children's books ever published. But not many people know how interesting and inspiring her life was. Following in the footsteps of her beloved artist father, Wanda led an idyllic childhood, drawing and listening to old-world fairy tales. But when her father died, it was teenage Wanda who worked hard to keep her seven younger siblings fed, clothed, and laughing. She never lost sight of her love of art, however, and her tremendous willpower won her a coveted scholarship to the Art Students League in New York City and then led to a gallery show of her artwork where an editor of children's books got an idea for a book. The rest, as they say, is history!
Wanda's Roses
by Pat BrissonThis book about a child's simple faith is one that children will long remember--and adults will love to share.When Wanda discovers a thornbush growing in the empty lot at the corner of Fillmore and Hudson, she's quite sure it's a rosebush all ready to bloom. So she clears away the trash, checks on it every day, and brings water from the butcher shop across the street. But no roses appear. Wanda's neighbors and friends are all doubtful, but when she invites them to a tea party in her "rose garden" one day in June, they're in for a big surprise.
Wandi
by Favel ParrettA young cub is snatched from his family and home by a giant eagle, then dropped, injured and alone, in a suburban garden. This is where he meets his first Human, and begins his long journey to becoming the most famous dingo in the world. He will never see his mountain home again, or his family. But it is his destiny to save alpine dingoes from extinction, and he dreams of a time when all cubs like him can live in the wild in safety, instead of facing poison and bullets and hatred. A children's literary classic in-the-making from one of Australia's most-loved authors.
Wangari Maathai: The Woman Who Planted Millions of Trees
by Franck Prévot&“Trees are living symbols of peace and hope.&” –Wangari Maathai, Nobel Peace laureateWangari Maathai changed the way the world thinks about nature, ecology, freedom, and democracy, inspiring radical efforts that continue to this day.This simply told story begins with Green Belt Movement founder Wangari Maathai&’s childhood at the foot of Mount Kenya where, as the oldest child in her family, her responsibility was to stay home and help her mother. When the chance to go to school presented itself, she seized it with both hands. She traveled to the US to study, where she saw that even in the land of the free, black people were not welcome.Returning home, Wangari was determined to help her people and her country. She recognized that deforestation and urbanization was at the root of her country&’s troubles. Her courage and confidence carried her through adversity to found a movement for peace, reconciliation, and healing. Aurélia Fronty&’s beautiful illustrations show readers the color and diversity of Wangari&’s Africa—the green trees and the flowering trees full of birds, monkeys, and other animals; the roots that dig deep into the earth; and the people who work and live on the land.
Wangari's Trees of Peace: A True Story from Africa
by Jeanette WinterAs a young girl growing up in Kenya, Wangari was surrounded by trees. But years later when she returns home, she is shocked to see whole forests being cut down, and she knows that soon all the trees will be destroyed. So Wangari decides to do something—and starts by planting nine seedlings in her own backyard. And as they grow, so do her plans. . . . This true story of Wangari Maathai, environmentalist and winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, is a shining example of how one woman’s passion, vision, and determination inspired great change. Includes an author’s note.
Want a Hug?: Consent and Boundaries for Kids
by Christine BabinecWant a Hug? is a happy celebration of consent and boundaries, because when an experience is natural and fun, caregiver and child frequent the material more often, and with joy.
Want to Be in a Band?
by Giselle Potter Suzzy RocheDo you want to be in a band? Well, here's how! First, bug your two older sisters to start a band, and then beg them to join. (It helps if they already know how to sing and play guitar.) Then there are some tricky parts, like getting over STAGEFRIGHT and practicing until the tips of your fingers ache and playing gigs at not-so-big-time music clubs. At least, that's the way our little sister narrator explains it in her "guide" on how to start a band, based on the real-life experiences of author Suzzy Roche.From the Hardcover edition.
Want to Play: (confetti Kids #2) (Confetti Kids Ser. #2)
by Paula Yoo<p>Junior Library Guild Selection, Junior Library Guild</p><p>Choices, Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC)</p><p>In this early chapter book, part of the Confetti Kids series, a diverse group of kids decide to play pretend. There's no limit to what they imagine they can be!</p><p>It's a warm, sunny day, and the gang heads to the neighborhood playground to play. What should they play? Henry wants to play basketball, and Padma wants to play Follow the Leader. Finally Pablo comes up with a great idea: to play pretend. It's a game that everyone can do easily. They can pretend to be archaeologists, astronauts, and explorers. There's no limit to what they imagine they can be!</p>
War Dogs: Churchill & Rufus
by Kathryn SelbertWinston Churchill, the prime minister of England during World War II, was one of the greatest wartime leaders of the modern era. While he is often likened to the English bulldog due to his tenacious personality and even his physical resemblance to the breed, Mr. Churchill was actually a devoted poodle owner and held quite an affinity for his miniature poodle, Rufus, who withstood the trials of World War II by his owner’s side.Readers follow Rufus and Winston’s friendship through major events in World War II—from the bombings of London and the invasion of Normandy to post-war reconstruction. Secondary text includes quotes from Churchill himself—taken from his rousing speeches to the people of England and to the world. Backmatter includes a timeline of World War II, an author’s note about Churchill’s pets, as well as a short biography, quote sources, and a list of recommended resources for further study.In her debut picture book, Kathryn Selbert has created a unique look at a significant historical figure and period in world history.
Warm Hearts Day (Owl Diaries #5)
by Rebecca ElliottWarm Hearts Day is approaching and Eva has been making lots of fun gifts and treats for her friends, but as the big party at the Old Oak Tree nears, she realizes that she has neglected to make any gifts for her family.
Warm Hearts Day: A Branches Book (Owl Diaries #5)
by Rebecca ElliottIn the fifth installment of this New York Times bestselling series it's Warm Hearts Day in Treetopolis!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!In book #5, it's almost Warm Hearts Day! Everyone is busy making gifts for their loved ones. Eva LOVES crafting, so she creates all sorts of fun gifts and treats for her friends. She is excited to give out her homemade gifts at the big party at the Old Oak Tree. But then Eva realizes she forgot to make gifts for her family! Will she be able to make the gifts in time?Continue this book series with “Eva the Owlet,” an Apple TV+ original series!
Warm and Fuzzy
by Scott RothmanA funny and adorable picture book about two friends going on an adventure and about meeting anxiety with resilience, an open mind and extra toilet paper.Warm and Fuzzy are best friends.Warm wants to go on an adventure, but Fuzzy isn't sure.What if it's scary? What if it's really cold or super hot? What if there are no bathrooms, or worse: no toilet paper!Warm says they have everything they need, but Fuzzy is worried.Should they bring snacks? A sensible change of clothes? Toilet paper?Warm knows where to go, but Fuzzy has questions.Have they been there before? Will there be people there? Should they bring gifts? Or toilet paper??This reassuring story explores themes of resilience, patience, bravery and anxiety in a gently humorous and familiar way. It will remind worriers of all ages that no matter how big or small the adventure, they have it in themselves to meet it. Even if it means bringing their own toilet paper.