在一个乌托邦世界里，人们安居乐业，衣食无忧，从无战争或痛苦的感觉。每个人的未来——学习、工作、婚姻、家庭、甚至死亡，都早已被安排好，没有改变的可能，也没有异议。当12岁的乔纳斯被指派担任新的“记忆传授人”，他陡然发现乌托邦背后的谎言与冷漠，并开始逃亡……本书虽无感官刺激，却被公认为能激发阅读兴趣，并能引导孩子思考人生价值，探讨社会形态，以及珍惜拥有的一切。 Jonas's world is perfect. Everything is under control. There isno war or fear of pain. There are no choices. Every person isassigned a role in the community. When Jonas turns 12 he is singledout to receive special training from The Giver. The Giver aloneholds the memories of the true pain and pleasure of life. Now, itis time for Jonas to receive the truth. There is no turningback.
Junie B. is spending the night! Lucille is having a sleepover party -- at her richie nanna's biggiant house! Grace and Junie B. can't wait to see all the richstuff in that place. Sleeping over at the nanna's is sure to be adream come true!' Cause what could possibly go wrong?
Hi, I'm Keesha -- one of the kids in Ms. Frizzle's class. When Ms. Frizzle announced that we'd be studying the weather, I thought it would be pretty boring. Boy, was I wrong! Ms. Frizzle promised to take us on a field trip that would give us a real jolt of excitement -- little did we know what we had in mind. Before we knew it, we'd become a bolt of lightning and we were off on an electrifying adventure!
It's an Easter Egg-stravaganza! Lucille is having an Easter Egg Hunt at her rich expensive mansion!And guess what? The winner gets a play date to swim in Lucille'sheated indoor swimming pool! Only, here is the problem. How didJunie B. get stuck wearing a big dumb bunny suit? And how can shepossibly find eggs when she keeps tripping over her huge big rabbitfeet? Being a dumb bunny is definitely not as easy as it looks.Will Junie B. end up with egg on her face? Or will the day deliversome very un egg spected results? From the Hardcover edition.
The unbearable Twits do not allow anyone to live in peace， but a migrant bird and some monkeys teach them a lesson
Hillary doesn't believe all the mean things she hears aboutSara-Kate. Sure, she wears weird clothes and she lives in a dumpyhouse, but if Sara-Kate's as bad as everyone says, how could shetake such good care of the elf village in her backyard? She andHillary spend hours fixing the tiny stick houses and the miniatureFerris wheel so the elves won't move away. But as Hillary is drawnfurther into Sara-Kate's world, she learns there are othermysteries besides the elves. Why doesn't anyone ever seeSara-Kate's mother? And why isn't anyone allowed in her house? Thisupdated edition will bring new life to Janet Taylor Lisle'sbest-selling novel.
Set off to the Short-Shaggy-Tail-Waggy Super Dog Show withSally, Nick and "The Cat in the Hat"! You can meet dogs of alldifferent shapes and sizes and learn all about how tails help dogsto balance; that they can see better in dim light than we can; theamazing things they've been trained to do; and much, much more.There are tons of fascinating dog facts, all told in a rhythmicallyrhyming story that will keep children captivated for hours! Thisfun and exciting story is perfect for early readers who arecomfortable tackling new words and starting to read on theirown.
What's the bestest job ever? A beauty shop guy, that's what!And Junie B. Jones is going to be one when she grows up. But firstshe needs a little practice. And a few volunteers. Like her bunnyslippers. And her dog. And maybe even...herself? Is Junie B. on herway to a great new career? Or is she about to have the worst hairday ever?
Darkness, air, water, and sky will shake the forest to its roots. Brambleclaw, a warrior of ThunderClan, has received an ominous new prophecy from StarClan that speaks of a mysterious danger. Now he will need the courage of the greatest warriors to save the Clans.
Go Room One! It’s time for the first-grade kickballtournament! Only, here’s the problem. Junie B. has hurt her bigpiggy toe and she can’t play on the team. So, now what? Shedefinitely doesn’t want to be a cheerleader. But wait! Maybe shecould be in Sheldon’s halftime show! Then all eyes would be on her!And she would be the star! Hurray! Hurray! Junie B. . . . in thespotlight. What could possibly go wrong?
A special treat for Nancy Drew fans! Out just in time forNancy's 80th anniversary, we're releasing a limited number ofcopies of The Secret of the Old Clock, the first book in theseries. It's the exciting mystery that readers have fallen in lovewith for 80 years, with a terrific new look and bonus material!Collectors won't want to miss this.
Roald Dahl fans will rejoice at the opportunity to bring their favorite books and characters to life. Five of Dahl?s hugely popular, beloved books have been adapted into winning plays for children. With useful tips on staging, props, and costumes, these plays can be produced with a minimum amount of resources and experience. Teachers, parents, and children everywhere will recognize Quentin Blake?s appealing classic cover art and will find these easy-to-perform plays to be a great source of entertainment!
The incomparable Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle loves children good or bad and never scolds but has positive cures for Answer-Backers, Never-Want-to-Go-to-Bedders, and other boys and girls with strange habits. '[Now] in paperback... for a new generation of children to enjoy.'
Did you know that Roald Dahl loved chocolate, but never ate spaghetti? Or that he was a terrible speller? Or that he had four sisters? D Is for Dahl is an A to Z collection of facts, trivia, and zany details that bring Roald Dahl and his memorable characters to life. Filled with Quentin Blake?s illustrations plus black-and-white photos, each spread is exploding with information about the creator of Willie Wonka, James, and Matilda?from his family tree to the exact type of pencil he used to write his stories. Perfect for devoted fans and Dahl newcomers alike, this is a gloriumptious guide to the world of Roald Dahl.
