Experience Mr. Bean’s Holiday through the eyes of Stepan—the little boy who travels through France with Mr. Bean. Fans of the movie will love getting the inside scoop on the hilarity of what it’s like to be Mr. Bean’s travel buddy. With easy-to-read text perfect for the 6–9 age group, boys just learning to read will love this book narrated by someone just like them!
From Publishers Weekly From the opening lines (Sun sizzled. Hair frizzled), Spinelli (Summerhouse Time) jauntily establishes the theme for this tale of one sweltering week in the town of Lumberville, long before the advent of air conditioners. Beginning on a blistering Monday, the day-by-day chronicle reveals how residents cope. Abigail Blue and her brother Ralphie open a lemonade stand, but two days later forgot about the lemonade and just sold ice. Lottie Mims takes four cold showers one day and on the next wore her bathing suit to clean house. Caldecott Honor artist Lewin's (Click, Clack, Moo) amusing assemblage of brush, ink and watercolor images portray the resourceful ways the townsfolk try to beat the heat. On Saturday night, everyone—whether in a bed or on a rooftop or on a fire escape or in a tent or near the river—everyone... had the exact same dream. A spread depicting that dream rounds up playful portraits of the smiling citizens frolicking in the rain. A power outage may be the closest
It’s just a silly string, this wet old thing. Or was it? In "The Things A String Can Be," the main character Sam leaves the house after days of rain with nothing in tow but his imagination. He finds a simple piece of string in a big puddle and spends the entire day dreaming of ways to turn this ordinary object into extraordinary adventures with his friends. His adventures then lead to a heartwarming ending. In Sam’s mind, the string becomes Tarzan’s jungle vine, a tree swing, jump rope, necklace for his mom and much more. With rhyming, repetition and bold, colorful graphics, author Julie Goulis and illustrator John Ferguson encourage children to use their own creativity to entertain themselves. Children are captivated by this imaginative young boy and his adventures with a silly old string. "The Things A String Can Be" is the first of a series of books using ordinary objects to go on extraordinary adventures. It also includes a bonus free activity guide at the end that gives children, parents and teache
With the humor and wisdom of her North Carolina roots, Alice McGill shares the stories she remembers from her father, mother, grandmother, and neighbors. Her telling is as fresh as "a loaf of bread still warm from the ashes" as she brings to life the creatures that so fascinated her as a child: Bruh Rabbit, Sis Possum, Bruh Bear, and Bruh Fox. Illustrated with zest and warmth, these stories were passed on for generations and are, ultimately, a celebration of the human spirit. For as sure as sunrise, the cleverness of the small but sassy Bruh Rabbit shines through as he outwits the more powerful, again and again.
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.
Lola is dog-sitting her very most favorite dog in the whole wide world—Sizzles! But when Sizzles disappears, it’s up to Charlie and Lola to find him. Kids will love joining in the search for Sizzles by helping to look for him under 50 different flaps!
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!
Dora the Explorer is an acclaimed, highly interactive TV series for preschoolers on Nick Jr . On Dora’s exciting journeys, she teaches children how to observe situations, solve problems, and learn new Spanish words . These lessons are incorporated in Dora the Explorer Mad Libs Junior, and parents will love playing this educational and silly word game with their little explorers! SpongeBob
A little old-fashioned imagination leads to extraordinary adventures in this sequel to "The Things A String Can Be. "Sam is back as he and his friends are desperately trying to enjoy the last days of winter. Sledding down their favorite hill, the three friends hit an old hubcap buried in the snow. Not knowing what a hubcap really is, they spend the day dreaming up what they think it could be—until they find where it really belongs. Sam and his friends imagine the hubcap as everything from a cymbal in a rock "n? roll band to a UFO from outer space to the helm to a ship at sea, creating a vibrant world of adventure With rhyming, repetition and bold, colorful graphics, author Julie Goulis and illustrator John Ferguson encourage children to be creative as they are captivated by Sam and his friends? wild imaginations. The adventures are journeys all kids can dream. The book opens up imaginations and helps children develop the power of their own minds. As an added bonus at the end of the book are fun and educatio
These shaped board books in a small trim size are the perfect way to introduce young children to the wonderful world of Beatrix Potter. Complete with original illustrations and simplified text from each tale, children will delight in sharing the adventures of these four timeless characters.
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
Thirty years of silly songs, rhymes, lullabies, classics, and just plain favorite music come together on this reissue of the 25th Anniversary Celebration. Chosen from among the hundreds and hundreds of songs that Wee Sing has collected over the last 30 years, this treasury is a fitting tribute to the best-selling name in children’s music!
Re-issued with colored covers, the bright illustrations and cheerful text that fill the pages of these die-cut board books will appeal to any toddler ready for these basic concepts-numbers, shapes, colors and new words.
When Matt leaves his kindergarten class for a quick trip to the bathroom, he never imagines what will happen next. He suddenly finds himself in a stranger’s car traveling to an unfamiliar place. But who is this man, and is he really a "stranger"? When the school bell rings and Matt is nowhere to be found, his sister, Bonnie, is frantic. She quickly realizes that her little brother is not lost, but missing! And she must do everything in her power to save him…even if it puts her own life in danger.
