Fighting off a pack of starving wolves, wrestling alligators in the swamp, romping with bear cubs, drawing off the venom of a giant rattlesnake bite with the heart of a fresh-killed deer--it's all in a day's work for the Baxter family of the Florida scrublands. But young Jody Baxter is not content with these electrifying escapades, or even with the cozy comfort of home with Pa and Ma. He wants a pet, a friend with whom he can share his quiet cogitations and his corn pone. Jody gets his pet, a frisky fawn he calls Flag, but that's not all. With Flag comes a year of life lessons, frolicking times, and achingly hard decisions. This powerful book is as compelling now as when it was written over 60 years ago. Read simply as a naturalist study of the Florida interior, it fascinates and entices. Add the heart-stopping adventure and heart-wrenching human elements, and this is a classic well worth its Pulitzer Prize. Earthy dialect and homespun wisdom season the story, giving it a unique and unforgettable flavor, and
Everyone loves Mad Libs-where you fill in the fun! Now our insanely popular, outrageously funny, best-selling series has a hot new look. AUTHORBIO: Leonard Stern and the late Roger Price are two of the founders of Price Stern Sloan.
Weasel is ready for his dinner. And poor mouse is it. Just in time, he thinks up a clever and entertaining way to distract weasel from serving up mouse soup for supper.
Read with me adopts the Look-Say approach,introducing learners to the first 300 most frequently used words in the English Language(Key Words).Pronunciation and meaning are learned through gradual introduction and careful repetition.Key Words are always carried over to the next book in the series. Say the Sounds is Ladybird's Phonics reading scheme.It uses the sounds of letters to help your child‘unlock’the pronunciation of new words and will build on the confidence your child has gained from Read with me. Most teachers use a mixture of methods to teach reading.Ladybird Reading Schemes provide these methosd of learnin to read,for use at home or in schoo.
This phonic reaking book is designed to help beginner readers grasp the vital link between letters and the sounds they represent.
"My name is King. I am a dog. I am also a detective." King has a very big mystery to solve. His family is missing, and he's been put in the P-O-U-N-D. Why doesn't his beloved human (Kayla) come to get him? When King is adopted by Connor and his mom, things get more confusing. The new family calls him Buddy! And just as Connor and Buddy start to get acquainted, Connor disappears! Buddy (aka King) has big problems to solve, but with some help from his friend Mouse (a very large dog) and the mysterious cat with no name, he shows what a smart, brave dog can do. Mystery fans and dog lovers will be swept up in Dori Hillestad Butler's funny, satisfying story... and left eager for Buddy's next adventure.
Clifford learns to be polite and courteous in all activities in his life.
"The world's greatest detective" follows the clues that lead to the King of Pooka Pooka's missing prize elephant. "The character of Big Max, a kind of miniature Sherlock Holmes, is well drawn in both words and pictures."
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.
The ponies are planning a very special surprise for a very special friend. Join them as they make their secret scrapbook—but do not tell Daisy Jo!
Follow a leopard as she moves through tall grass, stalking a herd of zebras. Watch a sleek jaguar fish for his dinner--and learn what our small, furry pets have in common with these big cats. Young readers will pounce on this beautifully illustrated book full of mysterious and fascinating feline facts. Full color.
This captivating collection contains all 9 of Wilde's charming, sensitive stories for young readers. Included are "The Happy Prince," "The Selfish Giant," "The Star-Child," "The Nightingale and the Rose," "The Birthday of the Infanta," "The Remarkable Rocket," "The Devoted Friend," "The Young King," and "The Fisherman and His Soul."
PreSchool-Grade 2?Young readers will be sympathetic to this endearing puppy's nighttime routine: wanting a snack, a drink, a hug and a kiss; hearing a story; getting his blanket and doll; and being tucked in. In fact, just like young audiences, Biscuit wants some of these rituals performed twice. This bedtime drama is simplified by clear, large pictures, oodles of contextual clues, simple sentence structure, and repetitive words and phrases. An appealing choice for just-beginning readers.?Gale W. Sherman, Pocatello Public Library, ID Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.
young readers really do get to Flush as they read through this book. "Press the sound button each time you see the word FLUSH! and have a lot of Fun while learning about the important change From ,Using the potty to using the bathroom.
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What kind of hug are you in the mood for today? From tickle hugs that make you laugh to leg hugs when you're feeling shy, this sweet, collectible guide to hugs perfectly captures all the various types of hugs, and all the different feelings associated with each and every one. This is the perfect book to share with any body that needs a hug. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
A series of popular,traditional tales written in a simple way for children who are learning to read.
With 90 million copies sold wordwide,the Key Words with Ladybird reading scheme is the springboard to reading for life. 100 Key Words make up half of all those we read and write. This essential vocabulary is carefolly introduced,practised and developed throughout the scheme.
Miley Cyrus is taking the world by storm as Disney Channel’s Hannah Montana— her soundtrack album debuted at number one on the Billboard charts, she’s signed a four-album deal with Hollywood Records, she has a hit show on Disney Channel, and she went on tour with The Cheetah Girls. Now find out what Miley’s like behind the scenes! Four pages of full-color photographs provide an up-close-and-personal look into the life of Miley Cyrus and Hannah Montana.
