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
In his fifth year at Hogwart's, 15-year-old Harry faces challenges at every turn, from the dark threat of He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named to the rise of Ron Weasley as the keeper of the Gryffindor Quidditch Team. Illustrations.
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Seven titles in the popular "First Reading series" are re-issued with hardback covers with audio CDs inserted into a wallet inside the back cover, making the book and CD easy to store together. "The Young Reading series" is developed with reading expert Alison Kelly from Roehampton University to help young readers grow in confidence and ability.,
Small enough to squeeze through power lines, Ms. Frizzle's class learns how electric current travels through the town, lights up a light bulb, heats up a toaster, and runs an electric motor. Fans of the Magic School Bus won't be left behind by this simple and informative introduction to the generation and distribution of electricity.
That's what Jack and Annie find when the Magic Tree House shisks them and Teddy, the enchanted dog, to a forest in India. The rare tigers are being trapped by greedy poachers! Can jack and Annie find a way to help? Or will a fierce tiger eat them instead? Find out what happens in... 作者简介: MARY POPE OSBORNE and NATALIE POPE BOYCE are sisters who grew up on army posts all over the world. Today, Mary lives in New York City and Connecticut. Natalie makes her home nearby in the Berkshire Hills of Massachusetts. Mary is the author of over 50 books for children. She and Natalie are currently working together on The Random House Book of Bible Stories and on more Magic Tree House Research Guides. Here's what Natalie and Mary have to say about working on Sabertooths and the Ice Age: "We had a great time researching the Ice Age. Natalie used to live near a ranch in Naco, Arizona. One day after a heavy rain, the rancher uncovered some puzzling bones in the dirt. Scientists told him they were the
Enjoy Garfield in beautiful, colorful splendor in this fourth treasury of his Sunday comic antics. He eats, he teases, he sleeps. It's the life of Garfield, and you won't want to be without it.
Everyone laughs when Horton the Elephant offers to sit onMayzie bird's egg while she goes on holiday. Horton's kindness andfaithfulness are sorely tested when he, and the egg, are kidnappedand sold to a circus -- but his reward for being faithful is morewonderful than he could ever have dreamed! With his uniquecombination of hilarious stories, zany pictures and riotous rhymes,Dr Suess has been delighting young children and helping them learnto read for over fifty years. Creator of the wonderfully anarchicCat in the Hat, and ranked among the UK's top ten favouritechildren's authors, Dr. Seuss is a global best-seller, with nearlyhalf a billion books sold worldwide. As part of a major rebrandprogramme, HarperCollins is relaunching Dr Seuss's best-sellingbooks. In response to consumer demand, bright new cover designsincorporate much-needed guidance on reading levels. The standardpaperbacks divide into three reading strands -- Blue Back Books forparents to share with young children, Green Back Books for bud
Help Puppy find his friends by lifting all the flaps in this bright and lively board book.Young children will love spotting familiar.objects,while learning first words.
Kindergarten-Grade 2–Portly is trying to find his true self. He was born a hippopotamus, but is sick of wading in water and eating boring, old grass. Searching for new possibilities, he sets off on a quest where he encounters a herd of rhinoceros, a bat, an elephant, and a giraffe, and transforms himself into a hippo-gir-ele-bat-onoceros. Each new identity has comical, albeit unsuccessful consequences. His adventures make him long for the cool waters of home and grass. Portly and his parents are glad to be reunited, but when he sees a monkey swinging from tree to tree, he knows his explorations must continue. The artist uses bright, sunny colors, portraying this jungle fantasy through large, eye-catching paintings. Portly's multifaceted personality is well illustrated. While the theme is far from new, children will enjoy the humorous tale and will identify with Portly's desire to try out new personas. A smooth flowing, witty text gives this tale good storytime potential.–Be Astengo, Alachua County Library
Book De*ion Jack and Annie are off in search of another story in jeopardy, this time at a monastery in ancient Ireland. Trouble arrives when Vikings land, and Jack and Annie must find a way to escape! Card catalog de*ion Their magic tree house takes Jack and Annie back to a monastery in medieval Ireland, where they try to retrieve a lost book while being menaced by Viking raiders. About Magic Tree House series Magic Tree House is a book series for young children by Mary Pope Osborne. The series features two children, the bookworm Jack and his adventurous and imaginative younger sister Annie, who travel to historical places using a magic tree house. The magic tree house belongs to Morgan Le Fay who, in the series, is King Arthur's sister and a librarian. She uses the magic tree house to gather books from time and space. Jack and Annie travel by opening a book, pointing at a picture of a place and then wishing that they could go there. The magic tree house then spins around
The quintessential cautionary tale, Peter Rabbit warns naughty children about the grave consequences of misbehaving. When Mrs. Rabbit beseeches her four furry children not to go into Mr. McGregor's garden, the impish Peter naturally takes this as an open invitation to create mischief. He quickly gets in over his head, when he is spotted by farmer McGregor himself. Any child with a spark of sass will find Peter's adventures remarkably familiar. And they'll see in Flopsy, Mopsy, and Cotton-tail that bane of their existence: the "good" sibling who always does the right thing. One earns bread and milk and blackberries for supper, while the obstinate folly of the other warrants medicine and an early bedtime. Beatrix Potter's animal stories have been a joy to generations of young readers. Her warm, playful illustrations in soft colors invite children into the world of words and flights of fancy. Once there, she gently and humorously guides readers along the path of righteousness, leaving just enough room for c
George and Harold are up to their usual tricks. Last time they hypnotized Principal Krupp into believing he was Captain Underpants. Now, by mistake, they bring to life the most disgusting, life-threatening monster--the terrible Turbo Toilet 2000. Can anyone save the school from the terrifying attack of the Talking Toilets? Watch out world, big briefs are back!.
Whether he's trolling the high.seas for treasure or blasting off for the mooni young reporter-sleuth Tintin and his faith-ul dog, Snowy, have delighted readers everywhere for generations with their timeless adventures. Join Tintin and Snowy as they tackle the toughest mysteries around the world in Land of Black Gold, Destination Moon, and Explorers on the Moon.
How will hungry Teddy Bear fill the time between lunch and dimmer?
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Little Bear can't wait to try some new experiences, and he certainly can't wait to listen to Mommy Bear's advice. But when he realizes thot he's token on more than he con handle, Mommy Bear is ready to come to the rescue.
Ladybird has published fairy tales for over forty years,bringing the magic of traditional stories to each new generation of children. These are based on the original Ladybird retellings,With beautiful new pictures of the kind children like best-full of irchness and detail. Children have always loved and will always remember these classic stories and sharing them together is an experience to treasure.