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.
It's Christmas! Ms. Green, Spots, and Stripes are at home opening presents. But when Spots and Stripes both give Ms. Green the same gift, they think Christmas is ruined. Will this dog and cat duo find a way to have a very merry holiday together?
It's Earth Day and Ms. Green is busy in her flower shop getting plants and flowers ready for her customers. She leaves Spots and Stripes home to plan how they will participate. Will this dog and cat duo resolve their differences and find a way to work together for the good of the planet?
It's Thanksgiving! Ms. Green and Spots and Stripes are at home cooking and baking for their holiday meal. Spots and Stripes have some very different ideas about what's on the menu. Will this dog and cat duo resolve their differences and find a way to show their gratitude together?
It's Valentine's Day and Ms. Green is busy in her flower shop getting holiday flowers ready for her customers. Spots and Stripes are at home getting ready to celebrate. Will this dog and cat duo resolve their differences and find a way to enjoy Valentine's Day together?
Duck and Dog are best friends. But when Dog befriends Rooster, Duck worries she is losing her best friend. Can Dog find a way to reassure Duck?
It's a sunny day, and Duck wants to swim and splash in her pond, but Dog wants to sleep in the hot sun. When playful Duck wakes sleeping Dog, will Duck learn when it is time to apologize?
Duck and Dog are going strawberry picking, then they are baking a pie. But when duck eats all of the strawberries, Dog is mad! Can Duck find a way to make it up to Dog?
Duck and Dog are best friends. But Dog likes peace and quiet, and Duck likes to make lots of noise. Can Dog find a way that he and his feathered friend can enjoy some quiet time together?
When farmer Nan sets up a cozy new bed for dog on the front porch. Duck wants a turn napping in it. But Dog doesn't want to share his new bed. Will dog discover a good reason to share?
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.
When Goose is bored, Phoenix likes to find all the ways they can have fun! They soon realize that sometimes all you need is a friend to be bored with, and you'll have fun no matter what you are doing!
Moose is no ordinary dog! When his owner, Frank, leaves for the day, Moose goes shopping. When Frank returns home, he's happy to see his shelves are well stocked. And Moose is happy to see that Frank did a little shopping of his own!
This engaging, illustrated book helps children understand how to make friends, how to care for friendships, what bullying is and what to do about it, what happens when friendships change, and much more!
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?!
It’s everyone’s favorite day of winter semester: the class field trip to the museum! Jordan is excited to see the mummies and Max can’t wait for his first trip to the big city without his big sisters watching over him. But when Jordan gets distracted by an extraordinary costume display and Max flies off to the depths of the Bat Cave, the group carries on to lunch without them. Before the two friends know it, their class has left the museum and they’re all alone downtown! Jordan knows they should find their classmates, but it’s hard to do the responsible thing when there is so much to do in the city. With Max at his side, the pair run wild: dancing alongside street musicians and tasting food from every single vendor they can find. Just when they think the day couldn’t get any more interesting, Jordan and Max find themselves in a strange neighborhood after dark where an even stranger ceremony is getting underway…a winter solstice celebration! This is the second book from Suzanne Sutherland featuring Jordan and Max, following Jordan and Max: Showtime!
Rawley and Homer are best friends. They also happen to be baseballs. On the first day of the big tournament, Homer scores the winning home run. Rawley wants to join Homer, but hitting a home run is not so easy. Will Rawley make it out of the ballpark? Will the two friends ever meet up again? Downloadable Teacher Notes available.
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.
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?
Lily has a hole. It eats her joy, makes her angry, and--no matter what Daddy does to try to help--it just keeps growing. So Lily retreats. But a friend lets her in on a secret (he has a hole too!) and shows her the best way to repair holes: spend time on friends, family, the things you love, yourself, and kindness. Those patches don't make the hole go away, but they help. A lyrical and age-appropriate story for learning to cope with grief and loss.
Making and keeping friends is an important part of SEL (social-emotional learning) education. Students will learn to take a step back and reflect on how they're are feeling. Engaging inquiry-based sidebars encourage students to think, create, guess, and ask questions around the content. Includes table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, and sidebars.
It is Klara’s first soccer practice. She meets her teammates. They become friends! This title introduces readers to the importance of being social. Leveled text includes examples of being social, while special features summarize the main text and provide tools for success. Get ready to learn why being social is a key to living a healthy life!
