Who is Beatrice, the woman to whom Mr. Snicket dedicates everybook? There is no question more often asked by fans of LemonySnicket. Now this captivating collection of letters between LemonySnicket and Beatrice provides answers to that question, as well asother, more upsetting ones, such as "What was Count Olaf like as aboy?" and "What are the ingredients in a really good root beerfloat?" Readers looking for clues to The Series of UnfortunateEvents, which culminates this season with the publication of Bookthe ... Show more Who is Beatrice, the woman to whom Mr. Snicketdedicates every book? There is no question more often asked by fansof Lemony Snicket. Now this captivating collection of lettersbetween Lemony Snicket and Beatrice provides answers to thatquestion, as well as other, more upsetting ones, such as "What wasCount Olaf like as a boy?" and "What are the ingredients in areally good root beer float?" Readers looking for clues to TheSeries of Unfortunate Events, which culminates this season with th
What do two “fine ladies” do when they meet a bear one morning? Invite him home to tea, of course! Unfortunately, bears don’t have the best manners–the ladies’ new friend drinks tea straight from the teapot and munches cookies right off the table! At this memorable tea party, two fine ladies learn that sometimes friendship means overlooking flaws.
Clifford learns the importance of keeping promises in this easy-to-read story that is based upon an episode of the Clifford PBS-TV series. Clifford, Cleo, and T-Bone are having fun gathering leaves into piles. When T-Bone has to leave, Clifford and Cleo offer to watch is pile for him until he returns. But the temptation to jump into T-Bone s pile is too great, ad soon T-bone s leaves are scattered everywhere! Clifford and Cleo rescue ever leaf and restore T-Bone s pile. When T-Bone returns, they all enjoy the leaf piles together.
Kindergarten-Grade 2?In this early chapter book, Junie, a boisterous, effervescent kindergartner, and her friend Grace invite themselves over to the home of Lucille's wealthy grandmother, with whom the girl and her family live. They agree to help Lucille beg her "richie nanna" for a poodle. Once there, the girls find that everything in the house is exquisite?and untouchable. Lucille's bedspread is silk and her huge stuffed animals cost a fortune. Junie accidentally drops a crystal glass, which shatters into pieces. Her hot dog slides off her fork onto a white Irish linen table cloth. The friends have a good time but Junie is glad to go home to her own nanna's house where she can drink out of a plastic glass and not have to worry about breaking anything. Appealing black-and-white line-and-wash drawings extend the humorous situations. While parts of the story are funny and ring true, Junie's babyish, immature grammar will quickly wear thin.?Janet M. Bair, Trumbull Library, CT Copyright 1998 Reed Business Inform
Category: Feelings"Amused? Confused? Frustrated? Surprised? Try these feelings on for size."This is a book that asks all the right questions. And leaves you feeling great no matter what the answers are!"Who'd have dreamed that produce could be so expressive, so charming, so lively and so funny?...Freymann and...Elffers have created sweet and feisty little beings with feelings, passions, fears and an emotional range that is, well, organic."
The new school year brings lessons for Lionel to explore with his class. But Lionel has to find out some things by himself. For example, what will his teacher tell his parents on Back-to-School Night? Can the new boy really wrestle polar bears? And how can Lionel make classtime go by as quickly as recess? Readers will be quick to identify with Lionel and his friends-and to wonder what Lionel will discover next.
It's almost school picture day at Robin Hill School. There are going to be lots of empty spaces in Mrs. Connor's first-grade class -- lots of empty spaces in the smiles, that is, because most of her students are missing a tooth or two. Except for Jamie -- he still has all his teeth. No matter what he does, none of his teeth come out. Until...
Fighting off a pack of starving wolves, wrestling alligators in the swamp, romping with bear cubs, drawing off the venom of a giant rattlesnake bite with the heart of a fresh-killed deer--it's all in a day's work for the Baxter family of the Florida scrublands. But young Jody Baxter is not content with these electrifying escapades, or even with the cozy comfort of home with Pa and Ma. He wants a pet, a friend with whom he can share his quiet cogitations and his corn pone. Jody gets his pet, a frisky fawn he calls Flag, but that's not all. With Flag comes a year of life lessons, frolicking times, and achingly hard decisions. This powerful book is as compelling now as when it was written over 60 years ago. Read simply as a naturalist study of the Florida interior, it fascinates and entices. Add the heart-stopping adventure and heart-wrenching human elements, and this is a classic well worth its Pulitzer Prize. Earthy dialect and homespun wisdom season the story, giving it a unique and unforgettable flavor, and
This Gold Stars workbook has been specially created to help develop early literacy skills. The authors, Betty Root and Monica Hughes, are literacy experts in the field of primary education. ENGLISH FOR AGES 5-6 includes helpful guidelines for parents, plus parent notes for the activities.The clearly designed pages and brightly coloured pictures make [earning both easy and fun.
The ultimate reference guide to the world of cats.Highly illustrated throughout with photographs and graphics,comlementing incisive and informative text. A comprehensive overview of the history and nature of the cat,and an accessible guide to all aspects of cat care. In-depth coverage of all the main cat breeds,including information on origins,appearance,and temperament. Icons provide an at-a-glance overview of build,temperament,and coat care for each breed,and show the most common colour variations. The essential guide for cat-lovers and cat-owners.
Left with a babysitter for the first time, Brother and Sister Bear are certain they won't like her. But with her bag of tricks and comforting way of tucking them in, Mrs. Grizzle wins them over.
The Children's WEATHER Encyclopedia is a clear and comprehensive guide to our planet's weather and climate, full of fascinating facts and intriguing information.Discover the answers to questions such as: What makes a tornado spin? Where ore the hottest and coldest places on Earth? How do humans affect the climate? Why do animals hibernate?
Being a teenager is both wonderful and challenging. In The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens, author Sean Covey applies the timeless principles of the 7 Habits to teens and the tough issues and life-changing decisions they face. In an entertaining style, Covey provides a step-by-step guide to help teens improve self-image, build friendships, resist peer pressure, achieve their goals, get along with their parents, and much more. In addition, this book is stuffed with cartoons, clever ideas, great quotes, and incredible stories about real teens from all over the world. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens will engage teenagers unlike any other book. An indispensable book for teens, as well as parents, grandparents, and any adult who influences young people, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens is destined to become the last word on surviving and thriving as a teen and beyond. About the Author Sean Covey was born in Belfast, Ireland, and raised in Provo, Utah; he has lived in South Africa, Boston, and
"The usually compatible Brother and Sister Bear are fighting--all day long Mama Bear helps them realize that everyone argues once in a while, even with loved ones."--"The Reading Teacher."
When Alice follows a white rabbit in a waistcoat down a hole, she finds herself in a mixed-up world where nothing is as she expects it to be, and anything can happen!Alice meets a pipe-smoking caterpillar, a grinning cat, a Mad Hatter and the formidable Queen of Hearts. 作者简介： Lewis Carroll is the pseudonym of Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, who was born in 1832 and was a lecturer in mathematics at Christ Church College, Oxford. Alice in Wonderland and its sequel,Through the Looking Glass, began as stories Dodgson made up for Alice Liddell,the daughter of friends. Jonathan Mercer's woodcuts have been made specially for Ladybird Classics. They are dividually hand-crafted from box-wood.
In a tenth anniversary celebration, the creator of "Calvin and Hobbes" discusses the art of cartooning, explains how he creates his immensely popular comic strip, and presents his favorite moments from the series's ten years. Original. 1,500,000 first printing. 作者简介： Bill Watterson is the creator of Calvin and Hobbes, one of the most popular and well-regarded cartoon strips of the twentieth century. Calvin and Hobbes appeared in newspapers from November 1985 until Watterson's retirement in 1996.
