Three friends relax after their picnic lunch by each telling his or her best story.——This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Amber Brown is excited to be starting second grade and a little nervous. But on the way to school with her best friend, Justin, Amber decides she's ready for whatever happens. And second grade had better be ready for Amber Brown!
Kindergarten-Grade 3. It would be difficult to imagine a less poetic theme than that of a bat accidentally trapped in the posh dining room of a summer resort. However, Dragonwagon has woven an evocative, lyrical prose poem in this tale of one frantic flying mammal and one quiet young girl who really cares what happens to it. While the excited, well-heeled patrons escape to the lobby, and the tuxedo-garbed staff run for brooms and other weapons, Melissa remains alone in the dining room. Unhurriedly, and with calm resolve, she lures the bat to an emergency door, where it flies into the starry night to freedom. The spare text combines internal rhyme and interesting word juxtapositions to create the appropriate mood. The contrast of uproar and quiet, agitation and calm combine to build a story from one brief incident. Schindler's beautiful illustrations, a combination of colored pencil and watercolor on pastel paper, become a harmonious complement to the text. The artist has juxtaposed the luminous views of a sum
Now in print for more than sixty years, this classic story of "the cutest, silliest tugboat you ever saw" continues to delight children around the world. This 8 x 8 edition features watercolor illustrations done in the style of the late Hardie Gramatky. Card catalog de*ion Little Toot the tugboat conquers his fear of rough seas when he single-handedly rescues an ocean liner during a storm.
After a decade-long absence, Mayer returns to picture books, using computer-generated graphics to illustrate an original tale set in long-ago Japan. When the emperor's daughter, Shibumi, discovers the poverty-stricken world beyond her garden walls, she longs to resolve the inequity. Tying herself to an enormous kite fashioned for her by the royal kite-maker, she takes flight, telling her father that she will not come down until the city below "is as beautiful as the palace, or the palace is as squalid as the city." Wealthy noblemen who wish to preserve the status quo mount an attack, and the kite carries off both Shibumi and the kite-maker. The bereaved emperor spends his years trying to make amends, and in the end a young samurai sets out to find the princess and restore her to her father and the transformed city. Mayer grounds his message in familiar fairy tale elements, and proceeds at a leisurely pace. His computer art approaches the brooding style of his paintings in East of the Sun & West of the Moon (a
Young children will love getting ready to start the new school year with this shaped paperback! From shopping for school supplies to packing lunches and riding the school bus, children will love counting down to their own first day! This interactive book is designed to reinforce counting skills, encourage solo reading, and ease children's anxieties about beginning school.
The 100th day of school is almost here and one student is desperate to find 100 of anything to bring to class.Then all of sudden inspiration strikes,and he comes up with a surprise that makes the 100th day celebration one to remember!This hilarious story of a popular school tradition offers a perfect modern twist on Clement C. Moore’s classic poem.
Whales-those oceanic marvels-are endlessly interesting to kids, and this Level 2 book presents a simple and accessible overview for kids just starting to read on their own. Readers will learn that whales are mammals like dogs and horses (and us!), but mammals uniquely adapted to sea life. The beautiful watercolor artwork captures all the strength and unique grace of these creatures.
A-huff-and-a-puff-and-a-huff-and-a-puff-and-a-huff-and-a-puff" "WHAT'S HAPPENING?" Tacky the penguin wants to know. The Winter Games, that's what's happening. And Tacky and his fellow penguins Goodly, Lovely, Angel, Neatly, and Perfect have to work hard to get in shape so they can represent Team Nice Icy Land in the athletic competitions. After rigorous training, they're ready - but are the games ready for Tacky? Will his antics keep Team Nice Icy Land from winning a medal? From bobsledless racing and ski jumping to speed skating, Tacky lends his unique, exuberant style to each competition. In laugh-out-loud scenes of Tacky and his fellow penguins' athletic debacles, Tacky reminds readers of the underlying joy and enthusiasm that propells athletes to greatness. So get ready to cheer for Team Nice Icy Land and let the games begin!
Did you know... That sharks have been around since the time of the dinosaurs? That the smallest shark could fit into the palm of your hand, and the largest is longer than a moving van? You'll find out lots more about sharks in this exciting book!
Grade 1-3?Pete is a young pirate who attends school on a pirate ship where the rules are geared toward the unkindly:"Finders keepers,losers weepers."Captain Bones encourages fighting to solve disputes,and Pete is happy to wrestle with classmate Grimy after a name-calling match.On Treasure Hunt Day,Pete and Grimy find themselves forced to cooperate in order to escape certain death and decide to share the treasure "Even Steven"down to the last gold coin.Children will enjoy this beginning reader with all of the bickering and rule reversals.The cartoon illustrations are well done,with interesting backgrounds and each character's feelings clear from his facial expressions.The combination of full-page and smaller pictures on white pages works well.?Sharon R.
Angelina can hardly wait to enter the Miller’s Pond Boat Carnival and win a trophy just like her father did long ago. She’s got big plans for making a swan princess boat with Alice. But then she gets stuck with Sammy, and the two mouselings can’t agree on a single thing! Can they put aside their differences to win the trophy and make a big splash?
Simple words,rebus pictures,and flash cards make learning to read easy and fun.
Shrek, Donkey, Fiona, and all your favorite fairy-tale characters are back in Shrek the Third. This time, Shrek’s going on a quest to find the next ______ to the throne. Bring the hilarity home with this Mad Libs.
It’s Father’s Day at last, and Froggy is so-o-o excited. "We’re going to play golf!" he tells his dad. Oh no. Dad says Froggy’s too little for golf. "But you’re just the right size to play miniature golf!" he explains. At the fun park, Froggy discovers mini golf is fun—especially once he figures out how to face the right way. With his beginner’s luck, Froggy makes a hole in one! But his next shot hits his dad on the head—bonk!—and that’s only the beginning. All ends well, though, when Froggy presents his dad with a special coffee mug he decorated in school: To the Best Dad I Ever Had! 作者简介：Jonathan London is a poet and the author of the enormously popular Froggy books.
It's time for Walker Elementary's annual Fish Fry -- and Ms.Frizzle's class is planning to bring salmon. But there seem to be no salmon left in the sea. Where did they all go? And why? In order to fish for answers, Ms. Frizzle turns the bus into a salmon. And suddenly the gang joins a whole group of real salmon on their way to a freshwater stream -- they're migrating!
Strawberry Shortcake and her pals have planned the perfect day at the beach.But when Angel Cake accidentally breaks Strawberry's favorite sunglasses,this sweet day turns sour.Can the girls mend the sunglasses and their friendship?
The pirate ship’s first mate,Rotten Tooth,sees Pete and his friends more as an annoyance than pirates in training. As the ship heads toward Snake Island,Pete has an idea to earn some respect-if the kids can find the hidden treasure before the grown-ups,then they’ll have to be taken seriously!Only one problem:The treasure is guarded by a giant snake that curses anyone who looks in its eyes. Can the pirate kids find the treasure,earn the pirates’respect,and escape certain death?
Cavity Sam is on his way to the emergency room—there’s a frog stuck in his throat! But when the wacky doctors at the hospital go to operate, they end up finding more things wrong with him, like a Charlie Horse and butterflies in his stomach. And with a sheet of hilarious stickers, this is the perfect companion to everyone’s favorite game!
"Now run along, and don’t get into mischief," Mrs. Rabbit tells her bunnies. But frisky Peter runs straight to Mr. McGregor’s tasty garden and sneaks under the gate! This beloved classic is once again available in an 8x8 Reading Railroad, now with beautifully remastered artwork.
Dick, Jane, and Sally love to play hide-and-seek, and this time Jane’s it! Come along as she searches all over the house for her brother and sister—and finds some funny surprises along the way. It’s just another day of classic family fun with Dick and Jane!
Benny thinks hes the best——，best at everything.He is such a big shot!But when Benny gets to camp, hes not very good at anything.When some capers get into trouble,can Benny be the best at saving the day?
