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The Colorado Kidnapping (Sugar Creek Gang #24)
by Paul HutchensThe Sugar Creek Gang heads west for the Aspen Music Festival in the beautiful Colorado Rockies. They enjoy a world class rodeo, and they even get to meet the famous rodeo cowboy Cranberry Jones. A scenic chair-lift ride leads to the solution of a missing woman mystery. Witness with the Sugar Creek Gang God's ability to turn tragedy into triumph when people surrender their lives to Him. The Sugar Creek Gang series chronicles the faith-building adventures of a group of fun-loving, courageous Christian boys. These classic stories have been inspiring children to grow in their faith for more than five decades. More than three million copies later, children continue to grow up relating to members of the gang as they struggle with the application of their Christian faith to the adventure of life. Now that these stories have been updated for a new generation, you and your child can join in the Sugar Creek excitement. Paul Hutchens's memories of childhood adventures around the fishing hole, the swimming hole, the island, and the woods that surround Indiana's Sugar Creek inspired these beloved tales.
Colores de la vida: Mexican Folk Art Colors in English and Spanish (First Concepts in Mexican Folk Art)
by Cynthia WeillImaginatively colored and adorned animals handcrafted in Oaxaca, Mexico, help teach children a rainbow of colors in English and Spanish. Animales adornados y de colores imaginativos hechos a mano en Oaxaca, México, ayudan a enseñar a los niños un arcoíris de colores en inglés y español.Have you ever seen an orange lion? A purple rabbit? These funny animals and more fill this delightful book brimming with bright colors. Young children learn color names -- both the basics such as red and yellow, and a few unusual ones such as turquoise and gold -- and pair each with the whimsical creature representing the color. Fifteen folk artists from Oaxaca created the imaginative color-specific creatures. Young children will find identifying colors so much fun that they will easily answer the final questions: Can you say all the colors in Spanish? / ¿Puedes nombrar todos los colores en inglés? ¿Alguna vez has visto un león anaranjado? ¿Un conejo morado? Estos divertidos animales y más llenan este encantador libro lleno de colores brillantes. Los niños pequeños aprenden los nombres de los colores, tanto los básicos--como el rojo y el amarillo y también algunos inusuales, como el turquesa y el dorado--y emparejan cada uno con la criatura caprichosa que representa el color. Quince artistas populares de Oaxaca crearon las imaginativas criaturas de colores específicos. A los niños pequeños les resultará tan divertido identificar los colores que responderán fácilmente la última pregunta: ¿Puedes nombrar todos los colores en inglés? / Can you say all the colors in Spanish?
A Colorful Christmas!/Snow Day! (Step into Reading)
by Courtney Carbone Xiomara NievesDouble the holiday magic with two Frosty the Snowman Step into Reading books in one! Based on the classic Frosty the Snowman holiday TV special from 1969, this deluxe Step into Reading book features two leveled readers in one! First, Boys and girls can discover all of Frosty's favorite colors in A Colorful Christmas. Then they can flip the book over and read the sweet, simple retelling of the classic Frosty the Snowman story in Snow Day. A fun, festive pullout poster adds to the fun!For more than 45 years, Frosty the Snowman has been a delight for children everywhere with its magical story about a snowman that comes to life.
A Colorful Tail: Finding Monet at Giverney (Artists and Their Animals)
by Joan WaitesA young red fox living in Monet's garden in Giverny, France, admires the collage of colors in the landscape that surrounds him. More than anything, he wants to make the colors last as the seasons pass and the winter turns cold and bleak. Try as he might, his creations are blown away, flooded, and even eaten by a deer, until the sight of Monet at his easel and an unexpected encounter with a bumble bee show the gentle fox how he can make the colors last all year long. This brightly illustrated tale is a delightful introduction to Claude Monet.
The Colossal Fossil Fiasco: Lucy's Lab #3 (Lucy’s Lab)
by Michelle Houts Elizabeth ZechelLucy accidentally overhears her parents talking about the family getting a second pet. But what pet should they get? At school, Lucy’s class is learning about fossils and the plants and animals that left them behind. One afternoon, Lucy finds a special rock, and Miss Flippo gets very excited! But when Lucy’s precious fossil goes missing, everyone in Room 2C is a suspect. . . .
Columba and All That (The And All That Series)
by Allan BurnettThe illustrated true history of the 6th-century Irish abbot and saint and his evangelical mission in Scotland.Columba And All That is a real-life adventure packed with historical facts about the legendary Celtic saint. Join Columba as he leaves his home in Ireland for the undiscovered country of Scotland. Witness magic and miracles as Columba confronts the Loch Ness Monster and mysterious painted warriors. Packed with fantastic illustrations, Columba And All That is one man&’s epic quest to spread the Word of God in a strange land—and hoping the natives like what they hear!
Columbus Day (Read-About Holidays)
by Christina Mia GardeskiColumbus's three ships, King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella, and the "Indians" are all part of this introduction to Columbus Day. Colorful photos and simple text encourage children to read on their own--as they explore this national holiday. Read these other Rookie Read-About® Holidays books: Chanukah Christmas Diwali Earth Day Easter Halloween Independence Day Kwanzaa Labor Day Martin Luther King Jr. Day New Year's Day Passover Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur Thanksgiving Valentine's Day
Combat-Wounded Dogs (Dog Heroes)
by Sunita ApteIn January 2006, soldier Brendan Poelaert and his military dog, Flapoor, were in the middle of combat in Iraq. Suddenly, a bomb exploded! The blast was so strong that Brendan passed out. When he woke up, his arm hung limp and broken by his side. Brendan wasn't interested in his arm, though. He wanted to know what had happened to Flapoor. When he finally spotted his dog, he saw that the powerful animal's chest was bleeding. Brendan knew he had to get help right away, or Flapoor would die. Would Brendan be able to save his canine partner's life? Flapoor is just one of many special dogs that have played an important rote in the military. Look inside to learn more about these heroic animals and how, like other soldiers, many have been wounded and yet survived!
Come Back, Amelia Bedelia (I Can Read! #Level 2)
by Peggy ParishBecause she does exactly as she is told, Amelia is fried from one job after another.
Come Back, Ben (I Like to Read)
by Ann Hassett John HassettA house has a face, hills change their shapes, a rainbow reverses its colors, and a balloon takes a boy to the moon. The day is full of surprises! "Bye, Ben," says his sister as Ben's red balloon takes him up, up, up . . . past bees in a tree, a kite on the big hill, and a rainbow in the clouds. When Ben finally reaches the moon, he puts moon rocks in his pockets and comes down again. Now the rainbow, the hill, the kite, the tree, and the bees all wear happy faces. And it's his sister's turn! Colorful cut-paper-and-ink artwork holds humorous surprises for the observant reader. All objects have life and are subject to change, underscoring Ben's sense of joy and wonder. An I Like to Read(R) book. Guided Reading Level D.
Come Back, Zack! (Little Golden Book)
by Sachiko Yoshikawa Trish HollandZack is on the go in this adorable book that celebrates the many ways in which young children get from one place to the next. As he grows from six months to six years old, we see Zack crawl, cruise, toddle, climb, walk, and run-right up to the day when he boards a school bus for the first time!
Come Closer, Tatita
by ImaplaA young girl&’s five senses take her on a journey through sweet memories of her tatita, her grandmother, in this heartfelt picture book.This moving tale introduces the youngest picture book audience to a girl who misses her grandmother—whom she calls Tata or Tatita, as is traditional in many Spanish-speaking cultures—and yearns to spend time with her. But Tatita is not here any more. The spare, striking illustrations make it ambiguous whether the girl misses her tata because she lives in a faraway place, is ill, or has passed on. Yet this gorgeous, deceptively simple book&’s ending makes it clear that no matter what, your tatita lives in your heart, and you can always hold her in your memory.
Come Look With Me: World of Play
by Gladys S. BlizzardCOME LOOK WITH ME: WORLD OF PLAY is no dry discourse on art history or painting technique. Instead it pairs quality art reproductions with thought-provoking questions, encouraging the child to enter the painting or sculpture and explore it through the artist's eyes, through the eyes of the people depicted, and through the child's own imagination. Author Gladys S. Blizzard has chosen twelve fascinating works of art which, although diverse, all fall into the most child-friendly of themes, people at play. Works range from an ancient Minano fresco and a classic Winslow Homer to a wacky modern basketball game sculpted by Red Grooms in painted wood.
Come On In: There’s a Party in this Book!
by Jamie MichalakCan YOU help Lemon find the party? Fans of Sabine Timm @virgin_honey are jumping for joy! The Instagram darling from Germany has teamed up with beloved American author Jamie Michalak to create a picture book perfect for all ages, but especially kids from 4 to 8. So . . . COME ON IN!168K Instagram followers can't be wrong! Come on in to Lemon's world and meet a rainbow-tastical collection of friends: cats wearing boots, fruits dressed in suits, dogs made of bread, and pigeons named Fred. You can help Lemon find the party! With eye-popping art from beloved creator, Sabine Timm and bouncy rhyming text from Jamie Michalak, Come on In offers up a fresh take on the theme of inclusivity, and will have crafty kids and DIYers smiling, pointing, and thinking: I bet I can make those, too!
Come Out and Play: A Global Journey
by Maya Ajmera John D. IvankoCan you come out and play?If you woke up tomorrow in Egypt with a yen for a good game of tag, you could find it. Then you could hop on your magic carpet and fly to Thailand to play Go Fish with some new friends. Later, you could seesaw until the cows come home in Ireland. Everyone loves to play and the universal appeal of games and goofing around is joyfully evident in COME OUT AND PLAY.Brilliant, full-color photographs portray exuberant, playful kids from over 35 countries engaging in games of all kinds.The It's a Kid's World series is dedicated to the fascinating, imaginative lives of children everywhere. Each compact little book is jammed with bright, kinetic photographs of kids from around the world playing, going to school, caring for their animals, and much more. These action-packed and engaging books are sure to inspire and educate young minds about the world around them while introducing them to kids just like themselves.
Come Out to the Garden
by Rick January“Come out to the garden,” Granny calls to Mary Louise. It’s a beautiful, sunny day, and there are vegetables to be picked and a feast to be cooked! But Mary Louise points out there are plenty of vegetables growing in the cool shade of the porch, so why go out in the sun? Together they pick baskets of corn, beans, and other vegetables, then cook them up and make a tasty, healthy feast. Come join the rhyme and discover the reason why Granny and Mary are dozing in the sun and purring like the cat. Maybe tomorrow, you too can pick some turnips and peas!
Come With Me
by Holly M. McGhee&“Together, the words and pictures work seamlessly to deliver a powerful message: What we do matters.&”—R. J. Palacio, The New York Times When the news reports are flooded with tales of hatred and fear, a girl asks her papa what she can do to make the world a better place. &“Come with me,&” he says. Hand-in-hand, they walk to the subway, tipping their hats to those they meet. The next day, the girl asks her mama what she can do—her mama says, &“Come with me,&” and together they set out for the grocery, because one person doesn&’t represent an entire race or the people of a land. After dinner that night, the little girl asks if she can do something of her own—walk the dog . . . and her parents let her go. &“Come with me,&” the girl tells the boy across the hall. Walking together, one step at a time, the girl and the boy begin to see that as small and insignificant as their part may seem, it matters to the world. In this lyrical and timely story, author Holly M. McGhee and illustrator Pascal Lemaître champion the power of kindness, bravery, and friendship in the face of uncertainty.
Come with Me on Halloween
by Mike Reed Linda Hoffman KimballIt's Halloween and time for tricks, treats, and haunted house parties. One trick-or-treater is a bit scared, but has a faithful companion to show the way and ease any fears. But our frightened trick-or-treater isn't little. It's Dad!
Cometas y meteoros: Comets and Meteors: Shooting Through Space (Inside Outer Space)
by Chana StiefelWhat has a head, two tails, and shoots across the sky? A comet. Coming from the far edges of the solar system, most comets travel around the Sun, while meteors appear as flashing streaks of light in the night sky. Explore these amazing celestial wonders as they zip through space! This book looks at the difference between comets and meteors and their effects on Earth. The physical characteristics of each are identified in detail. This book won’t come crashing down! It’s filled with fun facts that give additional information on this exciting science topic. This book allows students to use observations of the Sun, moon, and stars to describe patterns that can be predicted.
Comet's Big Win (Unicorn University #4)
by Daisy SunshineComet has a tough choice to make in the fourth book of this sparkly chapter book series that follows the trials and triumphs of young foals attending Unicorn University—perfect for those who love magic, happiness, and My Little Pony!It&’s another day at Unicorn University, and Comet is in a pickle. She doesn&’t want to let her team down at the big Hoofball game against their fiercest rivals, but she entered the baking competition that falls on the same day—and she&’s dying to see if her kitchen creation can win first prize. Can Comet bake her cake and eat it, too? Or will the whole day be one big missed shot?
Comet's Nine Lives
by Jan BrettIt all begins when Comet walks away from the lighthouse close to his birthplace on Nantucket Island. He visits a garden, a bookstore, a boat, and a party, and at each place he gets into trouble and loses one of his lives. Comet starts to worry. He longs for a home, a place where he&’ll be safe. Will he find one before he uses up all nine lives?
Comet's Royal Cake (Unicorn University #8)
by Daisy SunshineComet competes in a bake-off in the eighth book of this sparkly chapter book series that follows the trials and triumphs of young foals attending Unicorn University—perfect for those who love magic, happiness, and My Little Pony!Comet, Sapphire, Shamrock, and Twilight travel to the royal baking competition in the capital city Sunshine Springs that Comet is a contestant in. Comet is eager to show off her baking skills and have fun with her friends! But when Comet meets the other bakers, she gets worried. Pete, Leopold, and Lavender dedicate all their time to baking and studying cookbooks, but Comet pursues other adventures like ghost hunting and exploring. Does that mean she&’s not a good enough baker? Is she really up to the challenge, or should she just go home before she lets her friends—and herself—down?
Comic Books: From Superheroes to Manga
by Joshua HatchDescribes the history of comic books and comic book publishing, including information on the beginnings of the Superman and Spiderman comics. In addition, provides an introduction on drawing comics, and explains what the manga style is.
Comics Squad #2: Lunch! (Comics Squad #2)
by Jennifer L. Holm Matthew Holm Jarrett J. Krosoczka Peanuts Cece BellCalling all kidz! Do you like comics? Do you like laughing till milk comes out of your nose?! Look no further—do we have the book for you! All your favorite comic characters are right here in one book, including the Peanuts gang, Babymouse, and Lunch Lady. This all-star tribute to classic Sunday comics includes eight sidesplitting, action-packed stories about every kid&’s favorite subject—LUNCH! Lunchtime can be fun, wild, yummy, or complete chaos! And in this second collection of comics, it is definitely hilarious.