What could be more appropriate than a book devoted to all the fun of summer camp? With everything from campfire camaraderie to awesome activities-Summer Camp Mad Libs Junior(tm) is a title that surely will make you a happy camper!
Grade 7 Up-This play set in the Los Angeles Barrio is filled with stock characters: Martin, a Chicano nerd who wears glasses, a calculator on his belt, and pants hiked up to his chest; homeboys who sport greased hair and tattoos; and chola girls who have dark lipstick and painted nails. Martin tries to be one of the homies in order to win his idealized love, Ceci. Ironically, Ceci has just ended her relationship with her two-timing boyfriend and now decides that a sweet, intelligent guy like Martin is just what she needs. She, in turn, tries to become more nerdlike to win his affections, which includes shopping at "Nerdstroms." Language is a parody of street slang and Spanish phrases. Billed as a comedy, the dialogue often falls flat. Characters have little motivation for their actions. Short on entertainment, but long on stereotypes. Gail Richmond, San Diego Unified Schools, CA Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.
PreS. There can never be enough truck books for some preschoolers, and those who feel that way are sure to love this one--for the sound and rhythm of the words as well as clear, brightly colored pictures of machines in action. As a boy and his mom watch the activity at a building site, the child hears the pounding of the huge machines. Digger goes "Grrr-clank! Grr-clank! Grrr-clank-clank!"; "Flatbed backs and grunts, then backs and grunts some more"; Cement Mixer rumbles and grumbles. The workmen are Digger's helpers, and the pictures show them climbing and clanging, welding and hammering. When all the work is done, there is a new community center for everyone. After a read-aloud, toddlers will want to play out the construction action again and again.
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?
Learn lowercase letters with Dick, Jane, and Sally!Children will love recognizing lowercase letters with matching games, tracing activities, and much more!
Can you tell how many cherries there are? How many apples? In the brilliantly colorful My Very First Book of Numbers, children can find the number of fruits in the bottom half of a page that matches the number of boxes and numerals in the top half. In My Very First Book of Words, children can match the picture in the bottom half with the word in the top half. Which one is the car? Which one is the fish? Only you can match them. Children will love solving the puzzles of these clever, vibrant books.
"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.
As if a Bill Murray movie wasn't enough, the Groundhog Day tradition gets additional play in the controlled mayhem of this picture book. Geoffrey Groundhog awakens one February 2nd and applies his mother's teachings to predict when spring will arrive. Reported in the local newspaper, his forecast proves correct, and all the animals of Mooseflats County are duly impressed. The following year, pigs, deer, and rabbits surround Geoffrey's burrow-but so many TV lights flash in Geoffrey's eyes that he can't tell whether he has seen his shadow or not. The media madness mounts-and subsides only after Geoffrey calls on his mother for expert counsel. Koscielniak (Bear and Bunny Grow Tomatoes) tones down the frenzy of activity with a subdued palette of olive greens, browns and other wintry hues. At the same time he keeps the tone light, integrating into his narrative humorous newspaper headlines ("Was There a Shadow? Weather Picture Muddled") and lacing his antic ink-and-watercolor illustrations with satisfyingly silly
Clifford visits Sports Day and joins in the fun.
Another stuffed bear dons a costume in Teddy's Halloween Secret by Gerlinde Wiencirz, illus. by Giuliano Lunelli. Teddy's owner, Paul, hosts a costume party and Teddy wants to dress up, too. With a little help from his forest friends, he comes up with a costume that keeps everyone guessing.
Nobody knows silly better than we do. And with Super Silly Mad Libs Junior, younger readers are introduced to the crazy world of Mad Libs.
Gr. 4-6. In a follow-up to Julep O'Toole: Confessions of a Middle Child (2005), 11-year-old Julep thinks she is old enough to make her own decisions, whether about her wardrobe or piano lessons. Unfortunately, Mom has her own ideas about what's best for Julep, and they don't include a camera phone or makeup. They do, however, seem to include discussing Julep's need for a bra with a store clerk rather than with Julep herself. When Julep gets caught skipping piano lessons, the incident brings resentments out in the open. Although the mother-daughter relationship remains a little rocky, Julep gains some insight into her mother, and vice versa, and both come to realize the importance of communication and trust. This sequel incorporates lots of familiar preteen concerns, and Julep's perky diary entries, peppered throughout the narrative, bring intimacy to the wry, often heartfelt story, which stresses that growing up doesn't necessarily mean growing apart from family.
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?
Where but under the sea can you find such a rainbow of brilliantly colored creatures?This imaginative coloring book iS filled with schools of exotic tropical fish bearing graceful patterns of spots and stripes．And many are positioned against intricate backgrounds--waves of sea grass and mounds of coral-that provide an extra challenge．You may choose to color the designs realistically or personalize them with your own imagination． Created by award．winning artist/designer Ruth Heller,DESIGNS FOR CoLoRING are unique among coloring books．The high-quality paper is suitable for use with crayons，felt．tipped pens，water paints，pencils，or pastels．You can use bold，bright colors，or lighter,subtler shades．You may even want to flame an especially pleasing page—or transter a pattern to a piece of embroidery,needlepoint，pottery,or mosaic．
I've Got the Back-to-School Blues Annie is about to start second grade. But her best friends aren't in her class. Plus, Annie has a new teacher--Ms. Toady! What if Annie's friends forget about her? And what if Ms. Toady is as mean as everyone says? How will Annie ever survive second grade?
Angelina nominates Miss Lilly for Teacher of the Year—and she wins! But Angelina isn’t happy when Miss Lilly suddenly doesn’t have time for her mouselings anymore. Can Miss Lilly fulfill all her duties as Teacher of the Year and still find time for Angelina?
