Author: Sandra Bradley
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0698401573
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
A lively hockey and ice dancing picture book in the tradition of Billy Elliot and The Sissy Duckling Henry Holton’s whole family is hockey mad. Everyone, that is, except Henry. When he holds a hockey stick, Henry becomes a menace to the game—and an embarrassment to his sports-minded family. It’s not until he sees his first ice dancing performance that Henry realizes there’s something he can do on the ice that doesn’t involve boarding and body checking. Henry is ready to hang up his gear and try on some figure skates, but first he has to convince his hockey-obsessed family to let him follow his own path.
Henry Holton Takes the Ice
Author: Sandra Bradley
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0698401573
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
A lively hockey and ice dancing picture book in the tradition of Billy Elliot and The Sissy Duckling Henry Holton’s whole family is hockey mad. Everyone, that is, except Henry. When he holds a hockey stick, Henry becomes a menace to the game—and an embarrassment to his sports-minded family. It’s not until he sees his first ice dancing performance that Henry realizes there’s something he can do on the ice that doesn’t involve boarding and body checking. Henry is ready to hang up his gear and try on some figure skates, but first he has to convince his hockey-obsessed family to let him follow his own path.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0698401573
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
A lively hockey and ice dancing picture book in the tradition of Billy Elliot and The Sissy Duckling Henry Holton’s whole family is hockey mad. Everyone, that is, except Henry. When he holds a hockey stick, Henry becomes a menace to the game—and an embarrassment to his sports-minded family. It’s not until he sees his first ice dancing performance that Henry realizes there’s something he can do on the ice that doesn’t involve boarding and body checking. Henry is ready to hang up his gear and try on some figure skates, but first he has to convince his hockey-obsessed family to let him follow his own path.
Perfect Pigeons
Author: Katherine Battersby
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1534457828
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
One plucky pigeon dares to fly against the flock in this brightly illustrated, laugh-out-loud picture book about embracing the things that make us different. A colorful flock of pigeons pride themselves on their perfect unity. All except one: a bespectacled pigeon who is happiest doing its own thing. While the flock all looks the same, this pigeon enjoys wearing cowboy boots. While the flock flies in perfect formation, this pigeon soars like a superhero. When the flock finally confronts their contrary friend, they learn a thing or two about true perfection—and that we don’t all have to be the same to belong together.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1534457828
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
One plucky pigeon dares to fly against the flock in this brightly illustrated, laugh-out-loud picture book about embracing the things that make us different. A colorful flock of pigeons pride themselves on their perfect unity. All except one: a bespectacled pigeon who is happiest doing its own thing. While the flock all looks the same, this pigeon enjoys wearing cowboy boots. While the flock flies in perfect formation, this pigeon soars like a superhero. When the flock finally confronts their contrary friend, they learn a thing or two about true perfection—and that we don’t all have to be the same to belong together.
Rescuing Mrs. Birdley
Author: Aaron Reynolds
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 153442704X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
In this wildly charming and fantastically imaginative story by the New York Times bestselling author of Creepy Carrots and Creepy Pair of Underwear, a young animal expert knows just what to do when she spots her teacher in the wild. Miranda is an animal expert. Or at least, she watches a lot of Nature Joe. Nature Joe is incredible. He rescues animals, returning them to their natural habitat. Mrs. Birdley is a teacher. The natural habitat of a teacher is a classroom. So when Mrs. Birdley escapes school and ends up wild, loose, and confused at the local grocery store, Miranda knows just what to do: she must use her brain, her guts, and her extensive knowledge of Nature Joe to rescue Mrs. Birdley—at any cost! This delightfully over-the-top picture book by newcomer Emma Reynolds explores the weirdness of seeing a teacher outside of school and will have young readers laughing out loud every time they read.
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 153442704X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
In this wildly charming and fantastically imaginative story by the New York Times bestselling author of Creepy Carrots and Creepy Pair of Underwear, a young animal expert knows just what to do when she spots her teacher in the wild. Miranda is an animal expert. Or at least, she watches a lot of Nature Joe. Nature Joe is incredible. He rescues animals, returning them to their natural habitat. Mrs. Birdley is a teacher. The natural habitat of a teacher is a classroom. So when Mrs. Birdley escapes school and ends up wild, loose, and confused at the local grocery store, Miranda knows just what to do: she must use her brain, her guts, and her extensive knowledge of Nature Joe to rescue Mrs. Birdley—at any cost! This delightfully over-the-top picture book by newcomer Emma Reynolds explores the weirdness of seeing a teacher outside of school and will have young readers laughing out loud every time they read.
Frankie Sparks and the Class Pet
Author: Megan Frazer Blakemore
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1534430458
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
Ivy and Bean meets Aliens in my Pocket in this start to a brand-new chapter book series about Frankie Sparks, a third grader who uses her love for science and math to help her solve problems she comes across in her daily life. The best thing EVER is happening in Frankie Sparks’s third grade class: They are getting a class pet! Their teacher, Miss Cupid, tells them they will vote on their pet, but it has to meet some “parameters.” Their pet must: 1. Fit in aquarium. 2. Cost less than $50. 3. Be easily portable. 4. Be able to be left alone for the weekend. Frankie thinks that a rat—just like the rats in her beloved Aunt Gina’s lab—would be the perfect fit. But her best friend, Maya, doesn’t think a rat would be great at all. They are kind of gross and not as cool as a hermit crab, which is Maya’s top choice. Using her special workshop, can Frankie find a way to convince her teacher and her best friend that Team Rat is the way to go?
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1534430458
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
Ivy and Bean meets Aliens in my Pocket in this start to a brand-new chapter book series about Frankie Sparks, a third grader who uses her love for science and math to help her solve problems she comes across in her daily life. The best thing EVER is happening in Frankie Sparks’s third grade class: They are getting a class pet! Their teacher, Miss Cupid, tells them they will vote on their pet, but it has to meet some “parameters.” Their pet must: 1. Fit in aquarium. 2. Cost less than $50. 3. Be easily portable. 4. Be able to be left alone for the weekend. Frankie thinks that a rat—just like the rats in her beloved Aunt Gina’s lab—would be the perfect fit. But her best friend, Maya, doesn’t think a rat would be great at all. They are kind of gross and not as cool as a hermit crab, which is Maya’s top choice. Using her special workshop, can Frankie find a way to convince her teacher and her best friend that Team Rat is the way to go?
Here Comes Santa Cat
Author: Deborah Underwood
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0698176723
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 92
Book Description
Just in time for the holidays—here comes Santa Cat! From the New York Times bestselling author of The Quiet Book and Here Comes the Easter Cat comes a hilarious holiday adventure that's perfect for fans of Elephant and Piggie. Cat took on a bunny in Here Comes the Easter Cat, but now Christmas is coming, and Cat has a hunch he's not on Santa's "nice" list. Which means? No presents for Cat. So he tries to be good, but children, it seems, aren't wild for his brand of gift-giving. Still, Cat might surprise himself, and best of all, he may just get to meet the man in the red suit himself—and receive a holiday surprise of his own. Fans of Pete the Cat, Splat the Cat, Bad Kitty, and Mo Willems's Elephant and Piggie series will delight in this holiday treat. A great stocking-stuffer or holiday gift—read it at Christmastime and year-round! ★ "Excellent . . . An ideal holiday pick." —Publishers Weekly, starred review ★ “Playful . . . expressive.” —SLJ, starred review "Quite a charming character, that Cat." —Kirkus "Will keep kids giggling . . . spot-on." —The Horn Book "Loads of clever fun . . . Excellent." —Booklist "An excellent selection for holiday gift-giving." —BCCB
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0698176723
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 92
Book Description
Just in time for the holidays—here comes Santa Cat! From the New York Times bestselling author of The Quiet Book and Here Comes the Easter Cat comes a hilarious holiday adventure that's perfect for fans of Elephant and Piggie. Cat took on a bunny in Here Comes the Easter Cat, but now Christmas is coming, and Cat has a hunch he's not on Santa's "nice" list. Which means? No presents for Cat. So he tries to be good, but children, it seems, aren't wild for his brand of gift-giving. Still, Cat might surprise himself, and best of all, he may just get to meet the man in the red suit himself—and receive a holiday surprise of his own. Fans of Pete the Cat, Splat the Cat, Bad Kitty, and Mo Willems's Elephant and Piggie series will delight in this holiday treat. A great stocking-stuffer or holiday gift—read it at Christmastime and year-round! ★ "Excellent . . . An ideal holiday pick." —Publishers Weekly, starred review ★ “Playful . . . expressive.” —SLJ, starred review "Quite a charming character, that Cat." —Kirkus "Will keep kids giggling . . . spot-on." —The Horn Book "Loads of clever fun . . . Excellent." —Booklist "An excellent selection for holiday gift-giving." —BCCB
Bryla's Amazing Imagination
Author: LaTasha Reynolds
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781736738214
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Bryla's Amazing Imagination: Bryla Visits the Moon is centered on a 6-year old little girl named Bryla, who has a natural fascination for astronomy. Each night, Bryla's fascination grows stronger for the Moon, and playing games of hide-and-seek just aren't enough. Bryla desires to visit the Moon but doesn't know how to reach the galaxy from her suburban home. After explaining her desires to her mother, she teaches Bryla the importance of using imagination to make dreams come true. Bryla uses her creative energy to go on an incredible adventure to the Milk Way and play with the moon among the stars.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781736738214
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Bryla's Amazing Imagination: Bryla Visits the Moon is centered on a 6-year old little girl named Bryla, who has a natural fascination for astronomy. Each night, Bryla's fascination grows stronger for the Moon, and playing games of hide-and-seek just aren't enough. Bryla desires to visit the Moon but doesn't know how to reach the galaxy from her suburban home. After explaining her desires to her mother, she teaches Bryla the importance of using imagination to make dreams come true. Bryla uses her creative energy to go on an incredible adventure to the Milk Way and play with the moon among the stars.
Ready for Anything!
Author: Keiko Kasza
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0399545131
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
A warm, funny tale for little worriers At first, Raccoon thought a picnic with his friend Duck sounded like fun, but he?s having second thoughts. After all, picnics can be very dangerous. They might get attacked by bees, or fall into the river, or even run into a giant, fire-breathing dragon who lives in a cave! Yes, a picnic is a very bad idea indeed. Luckily, Duck knows that even though you can?t plan for the unexpected, there?s no reason to be afraid of it, because some surprises in life can be wonderful.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0399545131
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
A warm, funny tale for little worriers At first, Raccoon thought a picnic with his friend Duck sounded like fun, but he?s having second thoughts. After all, picnics can be very dangerous. They might get attacked by bees, or fall into the river, or even run into a giant, fire-breathing dragon who lives in a cave! Yes, a picnic is a very bad idea indeed. Luckily, Duck knows that even though you can?t plan for the unexpected, there?s no reason to be afraid of it, because some surprises in life can be wonderful.
Great
Author: Glen Gretzky
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0143194941
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
A story of teamwork with a positive message, featuring Wayne Gretzky and Coach Wally (Wayne's dad, Walter Gretzky) Taylor is so excited when he makes the hockey team -- and not just any team, but HIS team. The boy they are already calling The Great One. Taylor wants to be great too, but he's still got a lot to learn. Lucky for him, Coach Wally is in his corner, guiding him through the ups and downs of being part of a hockey team, and being the best player he can be. As Coach Wally says, if you have a good time, work hard and do your best, "that is all that matters."
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0143194941
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
A story of teamwork with a positive message, featuring Wayne Gretzky and Coach Wally (Wayne's dad, Walter Gretzky) Taylor is so excited when he makes the hockey team -- and not just any team, but HIS team. The boy they are already calling The Great One. Taylor wants to be great too, but he's still got a lot to learn. Lucky for him, Coach Wally is in his corner, guiding him through the ups and downs of being part of a hockey team, and being the best player he can be. As Coach Wally says, if you have a good time, work hard and do your best, "that is all that matters."
Circle, Square, Moose
Author: Kelly Bingham
Publisher: Greenwillow Books
ISBN: 9780062290038
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 48
Book Description
In this companion to the acclaimed Z Is for Moose, Moose infiltrates a book about shapes (because he loves shapes, naturally) and it is up to his best friend, Zebra, to restore order and save the day. Another triumph from the award-winning team of Kelly Bingham and Paul O. Zelinsky. This hilarious book manages to illustrate a fact or two about shapes while providing a three-dimensional stomping ground for best friends Moose and Zebra. What will happen? Who will save the day? It's all up in the air until the final page, where Moose and Zebra (and Cat, too) create a perfect—and perfectly heartwarming—ending. This stand-alone companion to Z Is for Moose features a multilayered story told through text, asides, conversation bubbles, and pictures. Themes of friendship, exploration, and conflict resolution—and of course the concept of shapes, including the shape of a book—make this an ideal read-aloud for the elementary school classroom and for home!
Publisher: Greenwillow Books
ISBN: 9780062290038
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 48
Book Description
In this companion to the acclaimed Z Is for Moose, Moose infiltrates a book about shapes (because he loves shapes, naturally) and it is up to his best friend, Zebra, to restore order and save the day. Another triumph from the award-winning team of Kelly Bingham and Paul O. Zelinsky. This hilarious book manages to illustrate a fact or two about shapes while providing a three-dimensional stomping ground for best friends Moose and Zebra. What will happen? Who will save the day? It's all up in the air until the final page, where Moose and Zebra (and Cat, too) create a perfect—and perfectly heartwarming—ending. This stand-alone companion to Z Is for Moose features a multilayered story told through text, asides, conversation bubbles, and pictures. Themes of friendship, exploration, and conflict resolution—and of course the concept of shapes, including the shape of a book—make this an ideal read-aloud for the elementary school classroom and for home!
The Hula-Hoopin' Queen
Author: Thelma Lynne Godin
Publisher: Lee & Low Books
ISBN: 9781620145791
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A spunky African American girl has a hula-hooping competition with her friends in Harlem, and soon everyone in the neighborhood--young and old alike--joins in on the fun.
Publisher: Lee & Low Books
ISBN: 9781620145791
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A spunky African American girl has a hula-hooping competition with her friends in Harlem, and soon everyone in the neighborhood--young and old alike--joins in on the fun.