It's a rainy day; so, the boy and his elephant, Émile, decide the perfect way to pass their time is with a trip to the museum. Their problems start before they even walk through the doors. First, what door does an elephant fit through? And second, why does the grumpy guard assume they are going to cause problems?
A boy meets a wish-for dinosaur who agrees to be his pet for the day.
Farmer Pumpernickel has a blissful, peaceful farm with his contented cows, satisfied sheep, pampered piglets, cheerful chickens, and happy horse. All is as it should be. But when winter arrives with its cold weather, something wacky happens when the good farmer isn't looking. As snow starts to fall, the farm animals share their delight in the tasty flakes coming down from the sky. The animals prance, dance, and kick up their hooves and feet in a barnyard revelry. Boisterous rhymes combine with humor-filled artwork to bring this snowy celebration to life. And, as it turns out, the farmer has fun as well. After all, who doesn't like snowflakes on their tongue? Back matter includes animal facts as well as information on the science of snowflakes.
Chameleon Kid and the Shock were having a normal day at school. But was it going to stay that way? Soon, the superkids were battling stink bombs, farts, and explosions!
The village of Bottom needed a new leader. With a lot of demanding people to care for, this was a big job. It was a shame that it happened to fall to Nina. The villagers were in for a bumpy ride...
It is the day of the gardening contest. The gardeners are quite odd this year. Sanam has snails in her pockets. Winifred glues clocks to her hands. But all of that is nothing compared to what Prue is hiding. The phoneme /ue/ is featured in this title.
Never feed a cow sprouts! Dan knows this, but someone has done it anyway. As Dan's house fills with a foul smell, he must find a way to escape. Can he do it? The phoneme /ou/ is featured in this title.
Abigail Toenail has a big fear. She fears the toenail clipper. But Abigail needs to decide what she is more afraid of. Is it the toenail clipper or supersized, smelly toenails? The phoneme /oe/ is featured in this title.
Asher really doesn't like turnips. But one day they start to appear everywhere! Is it magic or just one of Arthur's pranks? The phonemes /ur/er/ are featured in this title.
You see, there is a student in class who is new. But if you ask me, that's an alien in a tutu! I've seen things that prove it, without a doubt. Just wait 'til our ballet teacher finds out!
Of course a great pet to have is a dog or a cat. But did you know a colorful slime pet is really where it's at?
Need a vacation? Try booking a cruise! Better yet, try this ship with five-star reviews! They promise their cruise is a fun time for all. Just try to ignore any sword fight or brawl!
If you learn anything from this book, let this be it. Do not ever, and I mean ever, hire a dinsoaur to babysit! Between the roaring, the stomping, and not going to bed, just cancel your plans and stay home instead!
If you had three wishes, you could wish for the usual stuff, like money and mansions. But this genie wants to see a little creativity! You could wish for a chocolate river in your backyard or to have jellyfish all over the world fly instead of swim!
What happens when you ask a unicorn to play hide and seek? With their shiny manes, glittery tails, and long sparkling horns, unicorns aren't very good at hiding! And they're not that great at seeking, either. They like to peek!
The Bean Family is taking a road trip. But they have a problem. They keep driving in circles and ending up right back where they started. Baby Bean suggests they use a map. But the rest of this illogical bunch comes up with their own zany solution.
It's movie night at the Bean House and they're watching a scary movie. But they have a problem--they're too scared to watch! Baby Bean suggests they watch a different movie. But the rest of this illogical bunch comes up with their own zany solution.
The Bean family is planting a garden. But they have a problem--it's no fun waiting for it to grow. Baby Bean suggests they practice being patient. But the rest of this illogical bunch comes up with their own zany solution.
The Bean family is going camping! But they have a problem. There are so many noises outside their tent, no one can sleep. Baby Bean suggests they sing a soothing song that will help them fall asleep. But the rest of this illogical bunch comes up with their own zany solution.
The Bean family is running in a race! But they have a problem. They can't smell the flowers if they're running. Baby Bean suggests they run first, smell later. But the rest of this illogical bunch comes up with their own zany solution.
The Bean family is building a house! But they have a problem. With a roof over their heads, they can't see the stars at night. Baby Bean suggests they go outside to see the stars. But the rest of this illogical bunch comes up with their own zany solution.
Maggie loves living on a farm, but she isn't happy when the cows move into her cozy house. They cook in her kitchen, play dress-up in her closet, take bubble baths in her tub, and have no interest in leaving! Can Maggie find a way to get the cows to go? In this humorous rhyming picture book, Maggie shows readers that anything is possible with a little out-of-the-box thinking.
Would you like to visit the Monster Zoo? You can see vampire bats that wear baseball hats, birds made of fire, and a three-headed dog. If you're lucky, you may even spot Big Foot. This story uses limericks to tell readers all about the weird and wonderful sights at Monster Zoo.
If someone tells you to go fly a kite, they might have a chip on their shoulder. Where did these unusual sayings come from? Learn the meaning and origin of these unusual sayings and many more in this engaging, informative book. Colorful, humorous illustrations and clear examples help readers better understand idioms and how to use them. Additional features include a table of contents, a glossary, critical-thinking questions, sources for further research, an introduction to the author and illustrator, and an index.
On a cold winter's night under a starry sky, a dozen snowmen swoop down into a woodland glen. With a swing and a glide, they waltz in pairs, moving gracefully along a frozen river to a one-two-three tempo. Wearing top hats and colorful mittens, the snowmen bump, spin, and laugh as they make their way to dance on a frozen pond in a clearing. But wait, who is tramping down the hill and into the very same space? A dozen penguins, with their gleaming eyes and red bowties, march into the clearing, interrupting the dance. It's a collision on ice. What a disaster! How can both groups share the same space? What will it take to sort out this kerfuffle to the satisfaction of both parties? Told in lyrical text with contrasting rhythms, this fun read-aloud offers a subtle lesson in cooperation for readers of all ages. Back matter includes song and sheet music, as well as a finger dance activity.
