Question: What do you get the kid who wants everything?Answer: Please Try to Remember the First of Octember!, thewonderfully exaggerated Beginner Book that gently pokes fun at thegreen-eyed monster in all of us. Reissued with a new cover takenfrom the interior, this backlist classic is a parent's wish cometrue!
This illustration-packed book will help every child learn andremember challenging words! For each of its 100 words, you'll finda simple pronunciation, a kid-friendly definition, an example ofhow to use the word in a sentence, and a fun illustration thatfurther scaffolds kids' understanding. The pages also includelively notes and doodles to spark kids' interest. Words arepresented in groups of five that are linked in some way-words mayhave related meanings, share the same Latin or Greek root, or be agood way to describe something. Plus, engaging word-buildingactivities give kids the multiple exposures to a word they need totruly OownO it. Also includes a handy checklist so kids can tracktheir growing word power. A fun, unique book that will help every child develop a prodigiousvocabulary! For use with Grade 3.
Sam-I-am mounts a determined campaign to convince another Seusscharacter to eat a plate of green eggs and ham in this timelessclassic.
From Alice and Abe to Zeb and Zipper, an alphabetical array ofguests turns out for the biggest birthday party ever. But HooperHumperdink isn't on the guest list!
Dr. Seuss was born Theodor Geisel in Springfield,Massachusetts on March 2, 1904. After attendingDartmouth College and Oxford University, he began a career inadvertising. His advertising cartoons, featuring Quick,Henry, the Flit!, appeared in several leading Americanmagazines. Dr. Seuss's first children's book, And ToThink That I Saw It On Mulberry Street, hit the market in 1937, andthe world of children's literature was changedforever! In 1957, Seuss's The Cat in the Hat became theprototype for one of Random House's best- selling series, BeginnerBooks. This popular series combined engaging storieswith outrageous illustrations and playful sounds to teach basicreading skills. Brilliant, playful, and alwaysrespectful of children, Dr. Seuss charmed his way into theconsciousness of four generations of youngsters andparents. In the process, he helped kids learn toread. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize in 1984 and three Academy Awards,Seuss was the author and illustrator of 44 children's books, some
The Foot Book is a quintessentially Seussian classic. Leftfeet, right feet, slow feet, quick feet, even fuzzy fur feet maketheir way into Dr. Seuss's "wacky book of opposites." And with thefun flaps and peel-off stickers of this interactive version, yetanother generation of fans will become mesmerized by the fancyfootwork of this beloved, quirky author. As a tribute to thediverse and multifaceted world of feet, this big board bookrejoices in all kinds of feet, especially those showcasing theconcept of opposites: "His feet / Her feet," "Up feet / Down feet,""Wet foot / Dry foot." This adaptation has all the brightness andzany charm of the original, with the added delight of flaps to liftand a whole plethora of foot-happy stickers to attach and peel offthe pages, again and again. (Ages 3 to 6)
Horton Hears a Who! Horton the Elephant hears a cry for help from a speck of dust and tries to protect the tiny creatures who live on it from the other animals. When his friends accuse him of imagining things Horton persuades the Whos to make as much noise as possible to prove they do indeed exist. Academy Award-winner Dustin Hoffman's masterful narration, along with original music and sound effects, brings to life the heartwarming tale of Horton the elephant. Horton Hatches the Egg Horton is persuaded to sit on an egg whiles its mother, Maysie, takes a break. What Horton doesn't know is that Maysie is setting off for a permanent vacation in Palm Springs. He waits, and waits some more, through a freezing winter and a spring filled with insults from his friends. When the egg finally hatches everyone is in for a surprise. Thidwick, The Big-Hearted Moose This classic Seuss take features Thidwick, a happy-looking moose from Lake Winna-Bango with incredible antlers and a kind heart. Everyone takes advantage
Collins brings the Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie, to English language learners. Agatha Christie is the most widely published author of all time and in any language. Now Collins has adapted her famous detective novels for English language learners. These carefully adapted versions are shorter with the language targeted at upper-intermediate learners (CEF level B2). Each reader includes: * A CD with a reading of the adapted story * Helpful notes on characters * Cultural and historical notes relevant to the plot * A glossary of the more difficult words Pretty, young Anne Beddingfeld comes to London looking for adventure. But adventure finds her when she sees a man fall off an Underground platform and die on the rails. The police think the death was an accident. But who was the man in the brown suit who examined the body before running away? Anne has only one clue, but she is determined to bring the mysterious killer to justice. Anne's adventure takes her on a cruise ship all the way to Cape Town and on
This classic book in a fantastic new format will make theperfect gift for Dr Seuss fans! When the Cat in the Hat steps in onthe mat, Sally and her brother are in for a roller-coaster ride ofhavoc and mayhem! The Cat in the Hat is now available for the firsttime in picture book format. When Sally and her brother are leftalone, they think they're in for a dull day - until the Cat in theHat steps in on the mat, bringing with him mayhem and madness! Thisis the classic book that every child should have the joy ofreading.
Three friends balance counting and fun in this silly Beginner Book by Dr. Seuss and illustrated by Roy McKie. When a lion, a dog, and a tiger meet up, they soon discover that they can each do different things while balancing apples on their heads. Whether drinking milk, jumping rope, or roller-skating, they can do a lot with ten apples up on top! But watch out, she has a mop! She’ll knock those apples from up on top. Seuss’s apple-balancing characters will have youngsters reading, counting, and giggling! Originally created by Dr. Seuss, Beginner Books encourage children to read all by themselves, with simple words and illustrationsthat give clues to their meaning.
Hooked on Phonics Pre-K Premium Edition Workbook is packedwith colorful activities and exercises designed to helppre-kindergarten children practice skills that will help thembecome early readers. 64 pages of learning and fun Reinforces upperand lowercase letters, matching and writing. Includes a set of 54flash cards with interactive letter games, a progress poster andmore than 50 stickers. Designed for children ages 4 to 5.
From there to here, from here to there, funny things areeverywhere! This touch-and-feel book invites babies and toddlers to pet andplay with the most imaginative pets of all. Based on Dr. Seuss’scelebrated classic, this book of pettable pets has fur, feathers,flaps, slide tabs, and cardboard rings to ring Dr. Seuss’s adorableantlered Gack! From the Zed with just one hair on its head and theWink that likes to drink pink ink, to the bluehaired pet that isfun to brush–the whole family will love bringing these.
Relive the magic of the Disney*Pixar film, Brave, with thisstorybook and CD——a great value at just $6.99. The CD includesword-for-word narration, thrilling sound effects, and originalcharacter voices from the movie!
