Author: Donna Guthrie
Publisher: Page Street Kids
ISBN: 9781645670629
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
With quotes and sly references to the famous works of William Shakespeare and the words he invented, this adventurous ode to language will delight readers young and old. It all starts one morning when words fly into William’s window. He wants to catch them, but they are flibbertigibbety and quick and slip right through his fingers. Soon whole lines of verse are leading him on a wild goose chase as they tumble, dip, flip and skip all through town, past a host of colorful characters the observant reader may find as familiar as the quotes. William remains persistent, and with time and the proper tools he finds a way to keep the words with him.
Flibbertigibbety Words
Author: Donna Guthrie
Publisher: Page Street Kids
ISBN: 9781645670629
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
With quotes and sly references to the famous works of William Shakespeare and the words he invented, this adventurous ode to language will delight readers young and old. It all starts one morning when words fly into William’s window. He wants to catch them, but they are flibbertigibbety and quick and slip right through his fingers. Soon whole lines of verse are leading him on a wild goose chase as they tumble, dip, flip and skip all through town, past a host of colorful characters the observant reader may find as familiar as the quotes. William remains persistent, and with time and the proper tools he finds a way to keep the words with him.
Publisher: Page Street Kids
ISBN: 9781645670629
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
With quotes and sly references to the famous works of William Shakespeare and the words he invented, this adventurous ode to language will delight readers young and old. It all starts one morning when words fly into William’s window. He wants to catch them, but they are flibbertigibbety and quick and slip right through his fingers. Soon whole lines of verse are leading him on a wild goose chase as they tumble, dip, flip and skip all through town, past a host of colorful characters the observant reader may find as familiar as the quotes. William remains persistent, and with time and the proper tools he finds a way to keep the words with him.
Daniel Finds a Poem
Author: Micha Archer
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0698172825
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Stunning collage art full of rich color, glorious details, and a sense of wonder—reminiscent of the work of Ezra Jack Keats—illustrate this delightful story celebrating the poetry found in the world around us. What is poetry? Is it glistening morning dew? Spider thinks so. Is it crisp leaves crunching? That’s what Squirrel says. Could it be a cool pond, sun-warmed sand, or moonlight on the grass? Maybe poetry is all of these things, as it is something special for everyone—you just have to take the time to really look and listen. The magical thing is that poetry is in everyone, and Daniel is on his way to discovering a poem of his own after spending time with his animal friends. What is poetry? If you look and listen, it’s all around you!
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0698172825
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Stunning collage art full of rich color, glorious details, and a sense of wonder—reminiscent of the work of Ezra Jack Keats—illustrate this delightful story celebrating the poetry found in the world around us. What is poetry? Is it glistening morning dew? Spider thinks so. Is it crisp leaves crunching? That’s what Squirrel says. Could it be a cool pond, sun-warmed sand, or moonlight on the grass? Maybe poetry is all of these things, as it is something special for everyone—you just have to take the time to really look and listen. The magical thing is that poetry is in everyone, and Daniel is on his way to discovering a poem of his own after spending time with his animal friends. What is poetry? If you look and listen, it’s all around you!
Savvy
Author: Ingrid Law
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1440634858
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 353
Book Description
A vibrant new voice . . . a modern classic. For generations, the Beaumont family has harbored a magical secret. They each possess a “savvy”—a special supernatural power that strikes when they turn thirteen. Grandpa Bomba moves mountains, her older brothers create hurricanes and spark electricity . . . and now it’s the eve of Mibs’s big day. As if waiting weren’t hard enough, the family gets scary news two days before Mibs’s birthday: Poppa has been in a terrible accident. Mibs develops the singular mission to get to the hospital and prove that her new power can save her dad. So she sneaks onto a salesman’s bus . . . only to find the bus heading in the opposite direction. Suddenly Mibs finds herself on an unforgettable odyssey that will force her to make sense of growing up—and of other people, who might also have a few secrets hidden just beneath the skin.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1440634858
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 353
Book Description
A vibrant new voice . . . a modern classic. For generations, the Beaumont family has harbored a magical secret. They each possess a “savvy”—a special supernatural power that strikes when they turn thirteen. Grandpa Bomba moves mountains, her older brothers create hurricanes and spark electricity . . . and now it’s the eve of Mibs’s big day. As if waiting weren’t hard enough, the family gets scary news two days before Mibs’s birthday: Poppa has been in a terrible accident. Mibs develops the singular mission to get to the hospital and prove that her new power can save her dad. So she sneaks onto a salesman’s bus . . . only to find the bus heading in the opposite direction. Suddenly Mibs finds herself on an unforgettable odyssey that will force her to make sense of growing up—and of other people, who might also have a few secrets hidden just beneath the skin.
Sita's Hurly-Burly Hullabaloo
Author: Tina Athaide
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781645672869
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781645672869
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
A Grandma's Magic
Author: Charlotte Offsay
Publisher: Doubleday Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0593376021
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 18
Book Description
A picture book celebrating grandmas and all that makes them "magic", ideal for fans of How to Babysit a Grandma. "When a child is born, a grandma is born too. Grandmas aren't like regular grown-ups. Grandmas are filled with magic." In this charming picture book tribute to grandmas, a grandma's magic bursts through the door as soon as she comes to visit and can be seen in every wonderful thing she does: playing, exploring, baking, gardening, and in all the many ways a grandma and grandchild connect. Filled with adorable scenes featuring a diversity of grandmas and their grandkids, this is a book that will families can enjoy together. Grandmas will love snuggling with their grandchildren as they share their love and "magic" through cuddles, kisses, and many repeat readings.
Publisher: Doubleday Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0593376021
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 18
Book Description
A picture book celebrating grandmas and all that makes them "magic", ideal for fans of How to Babysit a Grandma. "When a child is born, a grandma is born too. Grandmas aren't like regular grown-ups. Grandmas are filled with magic." In this charming picture book tribute to grandmas, a grandma's magic bursts through the door as soon as she comes to visit and can be seen in every wonderful thing she does: playing, exploring, baking, gardening, and in all the many ways a grandma and grandchild connect. Filled with adorable scenes featuring a diversity of grandmas and their grandkids, this is a book that will families can enjoy together. Grandmas will love snuggling with their grandchildren as they share their love and "magic" through cuddles, kisses, and many repeat readings.
Shakespeare for Kids
Author: Colleen Aagesen
Publisher: For Kids
ISBN: 9781556523472
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Presents the life and works of Shakespeare. Includes activities to introduce Elizabethan times, including making costumes, making and using a quill pen, and binding a book by hand.
Publisher: For Kids
ISBN: 9781556523472
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Presents the life and works of Shakespeare. Includes activities to introduce Elizabethan times, including making costumes, making and using a quill pen, and binding a book by hand.
All New People
Author: Zach Braff
Publisher: Dramatists Play Service Inc
ISBN: 9780822225621
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
THE STORY: It's the dead of winter, and the summer vacation getaway of Long Beach Island, New Jersey is desolate and blanketed in snow. Charlie is 35, heartbroken, and just wants some time away from the rest of the world. The island ghost-town seem
Publisher: Dramatists Play Service Inc
ISBN: 9780822225621
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
THE STORY: It's the dead of winter, and the summer vacation getaway of Long Beach Island, New Jersey is desolate and blanketed in snow. Charlie is 35, heartbroken, and just wants some time away from the rest of the world. The island ghost-town seem
The Witch Has an Itch
Author: Donna Guthrie
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780671703462
Category : Magic
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Every time Gromelda the witch tries to work her evil magic, she gets an itch.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780671703462
Category : Magic
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Every time Gromelda the witch tries to work her evil magic, she gets an itch.
Jane Goodall
Author: Dale Peterson
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780547053561
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 772
Book Description
Peterson shows clearly and convincingly how truly remarkable Goodall's accomplishments were and how unlikely it is that anyone else could have duplicated them. This biography details how Goodall helped set radically new standards and a new intellectual style in the study of animal behavior.
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780547053561
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 772
Book Description
Peterson shows clearly and convincingly how truly remarkable Goodall's accomplishments were and how unlikely it is that anyone else could have duplicated them. This biography details how Goodall helped set radically new standards and a new intellectual style in the study of animal behavior.
Grandpa Doesn't Know It's Me
Author: Donna Guthrie
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780898853025
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Elizabeth observes her grandfather become a victim of Alzheimer's disease and describes its symptoms and effects.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780898853025
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Elizabeth observes her grandfather become a victim of Alzheimer's disease and describes its symptoms and effects.