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
The last of four deluxe coloring books for older kids, featuring sophisticated black & white line art, stencils and Harry Potter stickers. Older children will love coloring and tracing its intricate illustrations!
our brand-new Arthur stories in 8x8 paperback format bring summer fun to the legions of Arthur's devoted fans. With his beloved TV PBS series still in the top five for the 2-5 age group, and the popularity of Arthur holding steady, these attractively priced books are sure to continue to make a splash! 作者简介: Marc Brown is the creator of the bestselling Arthur Adventure book series and codeveloper of the number one children's PBS television series, Arthur. He has also created a second book series, featuring D.W., Arthur's little sister, as well as numerous other books for children. Marc Brown lives with his family in Hingham, Massachusetts, and on Martha's Vineyard.
The REALLY tricky part about being a superhero has got to be maintaining that secret identity! In BEHIND THE MASK, is Peter Parker pretending to be Spider-Man, or is Spider-Man pretending to be Peter Parker? And who else is pretending to be someone else? With awesome coloring pages and challenging activities -- and a page of highly desirable Spider-Man window clings -- we'll get to see exactly what's hidden behind the mask!
Clifford learns to be polite and courteous in all activities in his life.
Ladvbird has published fairv tales for overforty years, bringing the magic of traditional stories to each new generation of children. These are based on the originalLAdvbird rctellings, with beautifUl newpictures of the kind children like best-fUll of richness and detail. Children have always loved and will alwaysremember these classic stories and sharingthem together is an experience to treasure.
Book 12a follows Peter and Jane's adventures at the holiday camp in 126 new words, including 'party', 'competition', 'natural' and 'longest'. Once this book has been completed, the child moves on to book 12b.
for children who are readg to take their first steps in reading. Interesting and familiar topics. Carefullg structured captions and labels. Simple,repetitive sentence structures. Fascinating and supportive illustrations.
This is the story of how the biggest and most loved dog in America got to be so big! Theme: Help & Happiness
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 richness and detail.
Learning first words is Very simple and fun with Eric Carle! This mini board book shows ten images and ten easy words from one of Eric Carle’s classic Very books. First-time readers will love to learn words such as flower, moon, grass, turtle, and foot.
Little penguin has no one to play with.Then he meets Little polar Bear, Little Seal,and Little Fox pup.With a soft-to-touch character on every spread,this lovely book is perfect for little readers.
Ladybird Favourite Tales are the timeless,treasured stories that generations of children have grown up with and loved.These easy—to—read reteilings,enhanced by exciting,richly colourful illustrations,faithfully capture all the magic of the original stories.
With 90 million copies sold worldwide.the Key Words with Ladybird reading scheme is the springboard to reading for life. 100Key Words make up half of all those we read and writd. This essential vocabulary is carefully introduced,practised and developed throughot the scheme. -Series a introduces new Key Words; -Series b practises Key Words; -Series c develops Key Words using phonics and writing skills.
With 90 million copies sold worldwide,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 carefully introduced, practised and developed throughout the scheme. Series a introduces new Key Words Series b practises Key Words Series c develops Key Words using phonics and writing skills
Step inside the work of The Little Frierds and meet three princesses with a difference——Snoozy Susie,Fairer Sarah and Jolly Polly. With its humororus rhyming text and delightful illustrations,"Princesses are Pretty".will both delight and entertain children again and again.
Princess Jessamine loves to dance. Every night, when the rest of the castle has gone to bed. she and her sisters descend a hidden staircase to an enchanted kingdom where they dance through the night--and right through their shoes! Their father, the king, is determined to discover where the princesses sneak off to each night. He promises that whoever can reveal the princesses" secret may ask one of them be his wife! Suitors flock from far and wide. CanJeS amine and her sisters guard their secret...and theirts?
Understanding time words and phrases and talking about daily routines are important steps in learning to tell the time.
Entertaining collection of 18 stories handed down from generation to generation among African tribal cultures. Includes "The Magic Crocodile," a whimsical tale of a reptile with strange powers, and "The Hare and the Crownbird," the story of a feathered friend's reward for its acts of kindness. Features 19 lively illustrations.
A PERSONAL, MAGICAL KEEPSAKE TO SHARE AND CHERISH-FOREVER AND EVER. MEMORY JOURNAL PAGES, STICKERS & STORY, FUN ACTIVITIES.
The character of Peter Pan first came to life in the stories J. M. Barrie told to five brothers -- three of whom were named Peter, John, and Michael. Peter Pan is considered one of the greatest children's stories of all time and continues to charm readers one hundred years after its first appearance as a play in 1904. 作者简介: J. M. Barrie (1860-1937) was born in Scotland and was the ninth of ten children. Barrie worked as a journalist and wrote plays, an opera, and several other novels, including The Little White Bird (1902), the first story to ever feature the character Peter Pan.
This Gold Stars workbook has been specially created to help develop early literacy skills. The authors, Betty Root and Monica Hughes, are literacy experts in the field of primary education. ENGLISH FOR AGES 5-6 includes helpful guidelines for parents, plus parent notes for the activities.The clearly designed pages and brightly coloured pictures make [earning both easy and fun.