Trainer Tom works with the animals at the zoo. Today, he's working with the flamingos and the ducks, who don't want to be friends! They tell Trainer Tom they're just too different. But Trainer Tom shows these two breeds of birds that making friends with those who are different can be lots of fun.
Trainer Tom always helps the animals. Today, the animals want to surprise Trainer Tom. It's his birthday and they're throwing a party for him. All of the animals work together to do something special for Trainer Tom. He loves his special surprise, but more than anything, he loves the animals.
Diners line up outside Chef Kate's restaurant on a snowy day. She's busy inside making Magic Bean Soup. When Kate is ready, she invites her guests in and serves them steamy, hot bowls of delicious Magic Bean Soup. Kate's diners eat, and then get to make wishes. They leave full, happy, and hopeful that their wishes will come true.
Diners line up outside Chef Kate's restaurant on a rainy day. She's inside making Mac-and-Say-Cheese. When the dish of the day is ready, she invites her diners into the restaurant, helps them dry off, then serves big plates of creamy Mac-and-Say-Cheese. Diners go home dry, full, happy, and with a special photo to remember the meal.
Diners are lined up outside Chef Kate's restaurant while she's inside making her Can't-Wait-to-Try Pie. When Kate leads diners inside, they're not disappointed. Each slice of her special-recipe pie is oh-so sweet and delicious. And Chef Kate is happy to dish out seconds! Diners go home with big smiles and full bellies.
Diners are lined up outside of Chef Kate's restaurant. Kate is baking her special Cake Tower and everyone is excited to try it. When she finally opens her doors, diners pour in to taste what she baked. And Kate has an added surprise. It's a dance party! Her diners rattle and shake, twist and shout, and have a lot of fun working off the sweets they ate.
Diners are lined up outside of Chef Kate's restaurant on a cold day. They don't know what she'll be serving, but can't wait to try it! Chef Kate is busy making her special Campfire Stew. When it's ready, Kate invites everyone to join her around the campfire for a warm bowl of stew and some fireside fun!
Diners are lined up outside Chef Kate's restaurant. It's a hot, sunny day and everyone is waiting to see what Chef Kate will be serving for lunch. They're not disappointed! Kate is grilling delicious juicy burgers that are served with a side of fries. Then she has a special surprise for her diners--a dip in the pool she has set up behind the restaurant. Kate's diners go home full and cool!
Can you imagine a dragon that can't breathe fire? No creature can help the sad little dragon create a flame--not even a genie, ghost, or fairy. But a rainy day and a new friend might be just what he needs! This rhyming story shows that perseverance always wins.
Moose is no ordinary dog! When his owner, Frank, goes off to band practice, Moose fixes things that are broken. Frank is happy when he sees what his pet has done. He and Moose enjoy a dinner for two in their cozy home.
Moose is no ordinary dog! When his owner, Frank, leaves for the day, Moose goes to work in the yard. When Frank returns home, he's happy to see the beautiful flowers that Moose planted. And Moose is happy playing a game of fetch in the freshly mowed yard.
Moose is no ordinary dog! When his owner, Frank, leaves for the day, Moose does the laundry. And there's lots of it! When Frank returns home, he's happy his laundry is done. And Moose is ready for some well-deserved rest.
Moose is no ordinary dog! When his owner, Frank, leaves for the day, Moose gets busy in the kitchen cooking soup. Moose loves cooking for Frank, but not as much as he likes curling up on the couch with him at the end of a long day!
Moose is no ordinary dog! When his owner, Frank, leaves for the day, Moose gets busy cleaning house. Moose is happy when Frank returns home to a tidy house. But he's even happier when he's rewarded with a good, long belly rub.
While Fred is out sick, a visiting author signs Fred's book "To Frank". When Fred's desk-mate Luisa suggests Fred must really be Frank in school, this sparks an idea for Fred's creative writing assignment. Fred's What-If poem is coming together wonderfully, until--a mist fills the room and the writing assignment come to life. Suddenly Fred--now Frankinschool--and Luisa--now Princessa Luisa--need to save the school from the mysterious potion--and the even more mysterious and devious ghost living in the school attic.
Roscoe has his campfire going and is toasting the most perfect marshmallow. He slides it onto a graham cracker, adds a chocolate square, and sandwiches it with another graham--the most perfect s'more--when Grizzly Bear shows up. Roscoe welcomes Grizzly--and bear after bear!--to his gooey forest feast keeping hungry (and grumbly) guests content by sharing s'more after s'more. What to do but make s'more?!
When a notice for a community potluck is posted, Victoria and her neighbor Mrs. Kosta decide to bring a beet salad as their contribution. But first they need to grow this special vegetable for their dish. They plant the seeds in their garden plot, and throughout the summer they water, fertilize, weed, and mulch. And they watch their beet grow and grow and grow. On potluck day, it's time to harvest so they can make their salad. Victoria grabs the garlic and the grater and Mrs. Kosta steps up to remove the beautiful red veg from its underground home. But their care and attention has grown the biggest beet ever, and it stubbornly refuses to come loose. This beet won't budge! Will Victoria and Mrs. Kosta be able to make their special salad? Not to worry--help comes in all shapes and sizes. This clever, humorous take on an old folktale is a celebration of community and the ways we all come together. Back matter includes a beet salad recipe.
Everyone grabs a yummy snack to sit and chat. What do they chat about? Find out in this A-level decodable chapter book for early readers. This book uses a combination of short-vowel words and sight words in repetition to build recognition. Original illustrations help guide readers through the text.
Mr. Thatcher has been working to build the perfect house. And working. And working . . . and so, quite by accident, the house grows and grows in size. But it never seems quite like home. When a crowd of characters from his storybook neighborhood show up looking for a place to stay, Mr. Thatcher cries "It's not perfect yet! You don't want to stay here!" But soon he finds that what makes a house a perfect home has nothing to do with the craftsmanship and everything to do with the friends and family inside it.
Luna longs for a pet but the apartment building where she and her family live has a very strict NO PETS! policy. Not even goldfish are allowed. While her friends try to help with alternate pet suggestions, none interest Luna. Almost ready to give up, Luna spies in the trash something small, something green, something someone has discarded--a wilted plant. Perfect! Luna names her new pet Stephanie, confident she can nurse the plant back to health. When others question Stephanie's suitability as a pet, Luna's devotion is unwavering. She knows Stephanie is perfect just as she is. But will Luna's love and care be enough to bring Stephanie to full health? And what are those strange bumps growing on her? Brought to life with warm, expressive artwork, this charming story of one young girl's belief, determination, and out-of-the-box thinking is perfect for anyone who has ever wished for a pet, only to be told no. Back matter includes tips on how to grow your own "Stephanie."
Miss Mary is beloved by her students. She makes learning enjoyable and easy, and her brightly colored knitwear brings a smile to everyone's face. Walking to school on the last day before the Christmas break, Miss Mary envisions all the fun students will have at recess. They'll make snow angels, build snowmen, and play other winter games. But recess isn't fun. No one wants to play. The snow is cold and the children don't have any mittens. Not to worry, thinks Miss Mary. She will knit mittens for her students as a Christmas surprise. But the store has run out of yarn, with no more deliveries before Christmas. Oh dear, where can Miss Mary find the yarn to knit mittens for her students? The clock is ticking on this holiday surprise. Brought to life in charming colorful artwork, this uplifting and gratifying story of generosity and love reminds readers of all ages that the best gifts come straight from the heart.
A young bear is sure his favorite blue bike is the fastest around. But can he win in a race against his friend? Additional features to aid comprehension include a letter to educators and caregivers, an introduction to the authors and illustrator, a word list, and an activity.
A young bear and his siblings and friends decide to build a fort, but must learn to cooperate and share their items to get the job done. Additional features to aid comprehension include a letter to educators and caregivers, an introduction to the authors and illustrator, a word list, and an activity.
Just when Josh starts to think his break from school is going to be all chores and no cheer, his best friend, Mark, invites him to spend their break helping restore a historic home and mill in Oregon. With the help of their friends Angela and Mary Jane, and under the watchful eye of Aunt Sue and Uncle Doug, the kids spend weeks fixing up the grounds, basking in the freedom of country life and learning about the surrounding area. Not to mention eating bugs, domesticating feral cats and starring in a movie! But it's not all fun and filming. The mill is in financial trouble, and the kids have to figure out a way to help Aunt Sue and Uncle Doug keep it running, in spite of it being haunted. Ghost of the Mill House follows Bus to the Badlands, where we first met Josh and his classmates.
Mary’s new in town. She’s worried about starting classes at her new school. That’s why her mom called the Helper Hounds – and why Sparkplug, the wildly handsome, wickedly smart, card-carrying, world famous Helper Hound is on the scene. Sparky knows a thing or two about moving. He moved four times as a puppy, and learned to make new friends along the way. Sparky knows he can teach Mary all his best tricks and help her meet new friends, too. At least Sparky thought he could until he met Custard, Mary’s persnickety cat. Will Sparky’s best tricks be enough to win over Custard and show Mary making friends is nothing to fear?
