There is a giant gift for Fay under the tree. What could it be? Could it be lots of clay? What about a big railway? What would be the greatest gift of all? The phoneme /ay/ is featured in this title.
Elements of magical realism turn a grandmother/grandson day of fishing into an extraordinary experience. When this duo casts out their lines, they catch some fish and a snapping turtle. But with a little time and patience, they catch all sorts of unexpected things in Magic Lake--rollerblades, fuzzy slippers, a fire-breathing dragon, and a ferry that takes them to faraway places. The young boy learns that life is an adventure filled with the magic of possibility.
In this charming tale of two princess sisters, Charlotte is a perfect princess and Olive is, well, just Olive. She tries to be more like her older sister, but despite Olive's best efforts, she always seems to fall short. Will Olive ever shine like Charlotte? Readers will root for loveable Olive on her journey toward self-acceptance.
Luna's dad is having a birthday, and Luna has a lot of surprises planned to help him celebrate, including a pancake breakfast, a trip to the pet store, a treasure hunt, and a princess tea party. She keeps Dad busy all day with a string of fun surprises. But Luna gets a surprise herself when dad falls asleep during a late night movie. Kids who love to stay up late and sleepy parents will laugh out loud as they find out who gets the final surprise.
Jordan's small family grew when his dad got married. Charlotte likes living with her aunt, uncle, and cousin, but she misses her parents in China. Twins Noah and Isabella have a huge family! Read all about the diverse families of the students in Mr. Banter's class.
Milly loves to be silly, especially at bath time! But when her family can't figure out what to do to get baby Jack to stop crying, Milly gets out of the tub to do her part. Milly gets to use her sillies to solve a problem.
Luna's dad is having a birthday, and Luna has a lot of surprises planned to help him celebrate, including a pancake breakfast, a trip to the pet store, a treasure hunt, and a princess tea party. She keeps Dad busy all day with a string of fun surprises. But Luna gets a surprise herself when dad falls asleep during a late night movie. Kids who love to stay up late and sleepy parents will laugh out loud as they find out who gets the final surprise.
In this charming tale of two princess sisters, Charlotte is a perfect princess and Olive is, well, just Olive. She tries to be more like her older sister, but despite Olive's best efforts, she always seems to fall short. Will Olive ever shine like Charlotte? Readers will root for loveable Olive on her journey toward self-acceptance.
Milly loves to be silly, especially during a sleepover! But when her friend, Emma, hears a spooky noise, Milly stops being silly and helps Emma feel safe. Milly loves to be silly, but knows that being a good friend is even more important.
Milly loves to be silly! But when Grandpa's cat is nowhere to be found, Milly goes outside to find Lucky. Milly loves to be silly, but discovers that being there when Grandpa needs her is important too.
Milly loves to be silly! But when Mom's car keys go missing, Dad asks Milly to stop being silly and help search for the keys. Milly loves to be silly, but learns that helping others can be a whole different kind of fun.
Milly loves to be silly! But it's picture day and Mom isn't happy when she and Jack have a bad case of the sillies. Milly loves to be silly, but recognizes there are times to be silly and times to be serious.
Milly loves to be silly! But when Dad wakes up with a cold on his birthday, Milly changes all of her silly plans to help him feel better. Milly loves to be silly, but she loves Dad even more and wants to help take care of him on his special day.
Milly loves to be silly, especially at bath time! But when her family can't figure out what to do to get baby Jack to stop crying, Milly gets out of the tub to do her part. Milly gets to use her sillies to solve a problem.
This important guide to caring for your family helps children understand what to do when we feel cross with our family, what a family tree is, how a family cares for one other, why families change sometimes, and much more!
This wordless picture book in graphic novel format tells the story of Saya, her dad and her well-loved stuffed bunny, Kunoichi, to go to the park. On their way, Saya stealthily stops a fight by flinging her floppy four-legged ninja-bunny between two snarling cats. Later on, on the bus, Saya throws Kunoichi under the wheels of a child’s stroller, halting its dangerous roll toward the stairs. Dad doesn't notice as Saya uses Kunoichi to save the day time and time again on their outing and on the bus home, proving small actions can have a great impact.
Now that his parents are separated, Ludo has two homes: one in the country with his mom, and the other in the city with his dad. The young boy doesn’t like leaving the countryside and his friends to go to his father’s apartment in the city, but he does find some entertainment in the flashing traffic lights on the street corner under his window. Ludo convinces himself (with the help of his father) that the lights are controlled by a tiny gentleman who sits inside the signal pole, flipping switches all day and night. Ludo starts sneaking out to leave food for the man, and he soon makes a new friend in the big city. A tender story, complemented by vibrant illustrations, that reminds us empathy and generosity are marvelous tools to overcome one’s troubles.
Grandpa told Mom, and Mom told me: The secret of a plant lives in every little seed. Seeds are truly amazing! Did you know that every seed, no matter how small (microscopic) or large (weighing up to 14 pounds), contains everything it needs to one day grow into a plant? Three generations of a gardening family work together to bring a backyard garden to full bloom. Young readers are taken through each important step, beginning with planting in the spring and ending with harvesting in the fall. And let's not forget the buzzy and buggy inhabitants, including bees, butterflies, and other insects (friends as well as pests). At the end of the harvest season, the family collects and stores the seeds for next year's garden. Rhyming text and lush artwork bring the wonders and joys of gardening to life. Back matter includes information about seeds.
Toby is having the best birthday party ever until an ill-timed and unintended toot draws unwelcome attention and teasing. Poor Toby--he is so embarrassed! And now everyone is calling him "Tootles." To get out from under his cloud of shame, Toby goes to visit his grandmother, hoping to get some sympathy and understanding. But as it turns out, Grandma is a bit of a gasbag herself with her own windy issues. She toots not once, not twice, but THREE times during Toby's visit. And she's not even embarrassed about it! But Toby is. He's embarrassed by her and for her. It's only when Toby is facing another digestive episode that he realizes maybe it's time to follow Grandma's lead and not let little things get in the way of enjoying life. After all, gas happens! A sweet and funny lesson on how to handle life's hiccups and other unexpected "eruptions."
Mom got a new job. What will mom do at her new job? Let's find out! This A-level story uses decodable text along with repetition of sight words and vowel sounds to grow confidence in early readers. Original illustrations help guide readers through the story.
Dad and Cam are cooking, will they cook a yummy ham? Let's find out! This A-level story uses decodable text along with repetition of sight words and vowel sounds to grow confidence in early readers. Original illustrations help guide readers through the story.
Lola has a big smile on her face. Why? Because it's Tuesday--and on Tuesdays, Lola and her mommy go to the library. Join Lola in this cozy celebration of books and the people who love them.
The Sephardic Jewish custom of naming a child after their paternal or maternal grandparent is depicted in a warm and vibrant story about a young boy who has many cousins with his name, Jojo.
father brings home a stuffed rabbit with red and blue polka dots on its ears, Jeremy is thrilled. Jeremy and Pershey go everywhere together. Find out what happens when Pershey is lost when the family goes to the beach on vacation. A happy ending adds interest to this special tale about a boy and his rabbit, and encourages a lifelong love for reading.
There is nothing like an auntie's love. This sweet story celebrates the special bond between auntie and her little bunny at Christmas time. With a bedtime-friendly singsong rhythm and adorable holiday illustrations, this book is sure to charm children and aunties alike!