Author: Henry Herz
Publisher: Pelican Publishing
ISBN: 9781455621446
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"A well-intentioned imp asks for a penny and inadvertently creates all kinds of havoc, making messes and cleaning up after himself. In this story placed in a medieval setting, the imp soon asks for a coin bag for his penny, a shovel to bury the bag, a pebble to mark it, and on and on and on!"--
When You Give an Imp a Penny
Author: Henry Herz
Publisher: Pelican Publishing
ISBN: 9781455621446
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"A well-intentioned imp asks for a penny and inadvertently creates all kinds of havoc, making messes and cleaning up after himself. In this story placed in a medieval setting, the imp soon asks for a coin bag for his penny, a shovel to bury the bag, a pebble to mark it, and on and on and on!"--
Publisher: Pelican Publishing
ISBN: 9781455621446
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"A well-intentioned imp asks for a penny and inadvertently creates all kinds of havoc, making messes and cleaning up after himself. In this story placed in a medieval setting, the imp soon asks for a coin bag for his penny, a shovel to bury the bag, a pebble to mark it, and on and on and on!"--
Monster Goose Nursery Rhymes
Author: Henry Herz
Publisher: Pelican Publishing
ISBN: 9781455620326
Category : Nursery rhymes, American
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Darker versions of traditional Mother Goose nursery rhymes using gnomes, goblins, zombies, and other mythical creatures.
Publisher: Pelican Publishing
ISBN: 9781455620326
Category : Nursery rhymes, American
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Darker versions of traditional Mother Goose nursery rhymes using gnomes, goblins, zombies, and other mythical creatures.
Little Red Cuttlefish
Author: Henry Herz
Publisher: Pelican Publishing
ISBN: 9781455621460
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
She may be spineless, but this invertebrate has a lot of backbone! Little Red jets off to take fresh crab cakes to her grandmother. Everything goes swimmingly--until a big, bad tiger shark attacks! Little Red has to use her cuttlefish defenses--camouflage, quick reflexes, and squirting an ink cloud--to outwit the shark, combining science and spunk. Gorgeous illustrations depict the reef and its adorable main character with lively detail. The authors include information about cuttlefish and tiger sharks, addressing Common Core standards, as well as resources for further reading. This aquatically fractured fairy tale will tickle your cuttlebone and spark your curiosity. After reading, remember to sleep tight--and don't let the copepods bite!
Publisher: Pelican Publishing
ISBN: 9781455621460
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
She may be spineless, but this invertebrate has a lot of backbone! Little Red jets off to take fresh crab cakes to her grandmother. Everything goes swimmingly--until a big, bad tiger shark attacks! Little Red has to use her cuttlefish defenses--camouflage, quick reflexes, and squirting an ink cloud--to outwit the shark, combining science and spunk. Gorgeous illustrations depict the reef and its adorable main character with lively detail. The authors include information about cuttlefish and tiger sharks, addressing Common Core standards, as well as resources for further reading. This aquatically fractured fairy tale will tickle your cuttlebone and spark your curiosity. After reading, remember to sleep tight--and don't let the copepods bite!
Nimpentoad
Author: Henry Herz
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780615602745
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
A children's fantasy book telling the tale of the courageous and resourceful little Nimpentoad, who leads his tribe of Niblings through the perilous Grunwald Forest, overcoming obstacles and encountering strange creatures along the way. Kids aged 7-9 enjoy the adventure and stunning illustrations. Parents appreciate a story that discourages bullying, and emphasizes teamwork, creativity, perseverance, and leadership.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780615602745
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
A children's fantasy book telling the tale of the courageous and resourceful little Nimpentoad, who leads his tribe of Niblings through the perilous Grunwald Forest, overcoming obstacles and encountering strange creatures along the way. Kids aged 7-9 enjoy the adventure and stunning illustrations. Parents appreciate a story that discourages bullying, and emphasizes teamwork, creativity, perseverance, and leadership.
Shadow in the Woods and Other Scary Stories: An Acorn Book (Mister Shivers #2)
Author: Max Brallier
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 1338615432
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description
Dive into these spooky stories from New York Times bestselling author Max Brallier, perfect for beginning readers! Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, and full-color artwork on every spread, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow!What is making that strange sound in the woods? Who wrote that dark message on the wall? These five spine-chilling stories will have beginning readers everywhere begging to stay up late to read (with the light on!). With authentically scary, easy-to-read text and creepy, full-color artwork throughout, this book is perfect for young children who crave lite scares. This scary story collection from New York Times bestselling author Max Brallier is THE book to share at sleepovers or around a campfire. It will send SHIVERS down your spine!
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 1338615432
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description
Dive into these spooky stories from New York Times bestselling author Max Brallier, perfect for beginning readers! Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, and full-color artwork on every spread, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow!What is making that strange sound in the woods? Who wrote that dark message on the wall? These five spine-chilling stories will have beginning readers everywhere begging to stay up late to read (with the light on!). With authentically scary, easy-to-read text and creepy, full-color artwork throughout, this book is perfect for young children who crave lite scares. This scary story collection from New York Times bestselling author Max Brallier is THE book to share at sleepovers or around a campfire. It will send SHIVERS down your spine!
Good Egg and Bad Apple
Author: Henry Herz
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780764356032
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Not all the foods in the refrigerator get along like peas in a pod. The vegetables are steamed, and Bad Apple and Second Banana are the problem. Good Egg suggests his friends try different responses to these two bullies. They try hiding, then standing their ground. At first, Good Egg's tactics don't bear fruit. Only by using his noodle does Good Egg avoid getting scrambled and save his friends' bacon. In this story told on two levels, young readers will be entertained by the hijinks of the anthropomorphic food characters and will appreciate the allegory about not letting one bad apple spoil the bunch. Adult readers are served plenty of food for thought with hilarious gastronomical idioms and puns. An author's note explaining all the wordplay adds English language educational opportunities.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780764356032
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Not all the foods in the refrigerator get along like peas in a pod. The vegetables are steamed, and Bad Apple and Second Banana are the problem. Good Egg suggests his friends try different responses to these two bullies. They try hiding, then standing their ground. At first, Good Egg's tactics don't bear fruit. Only by using his noodle does Good Egg avoid getting scrambled and save his friends' bacon. In this story told on two levels, young readers will be entertained by the hijinks of the anthropomorphic food characters and will appreciate the allegory about not letting one bad apple spoil the bunch. Adult readers are served plenty of food for thought with hilarious gastronomical idioms and puns. An author's note explaining all the wordplay adds English language educational opportunities.
Worse Things
Author: Sally Murphy
Publisher: Walker Books Australia
ISBN: 1760652822
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
Worse Things is a story about connections, the ways they are made, and what happens when they are lost or illusive, from the award-winning author of Pearl Verses the World and Toppling. Winner of QLD CBCA Bilby Award for Younger Readers 2021 Worse Things follows the lives of three main characters: Blake, an Aussie Rules football player who suffers a devastating injury; Jolene, a hockey player who hates the game and and is grieving over the recent death of her father; and Amed, a soccer-loving, non-English speaking orphan who feels like an outsider since arriving in Australia after being raised in a refugee camp. Worse Things by Sally Murphy and Sarah Davis, selected as an Honour Book in the CBCA Book of the Year: Younger Readers category 2021. A touching and inspirational story about connections and the things that bind us all.
Publisher: Walker Books Australia
ISBN: 1760652822
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
Worse Things is a story about connections, the ways they are made, and what happens when they are lost or illusive, from the award-winning author of Pearl Verses the World and Toppling. Winner of QLD CBCA Bilby Award for Younger Readers 2021 Worse Things follows the lives of three main characters: Blake, an Aussie Rules football player who suffers a devastating injury; Jolene, a hockey player who hates the game and and is grieving over the recent death of her father; and Amed, a soccer-loving, non-English speaking orphan who feels like an outsider since arriving in Australia after being raised in a refugee camp. Worse Things by Sally Murphy and Sarah Davis, selected as an Honour Book in the CBCA Book of the Year: Younger Readers category 2021. A touching and inspirational story about connections and the things that bind us all.
Virginia Wolf
Author: Kyo Mackear
Publisher: Kids Can Press Ltd
ISBN: 1771380942
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35
Book Description
When Virginia wakes up feeling "wolfish," her sister, Vanessa, tries to cheer her up. After treats, funny faces and other efforts fail, Vanessa begins to paint a glorious mural depicting the world of the sisters’ imagination. Will it help lift Virginia from her doldrums?
Publisher: Kids Can Press Ltd
ISBN: 1771380942
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35
Book Description
When Virginia wakes up feeling "wolfish," her sister, Vanessa, tries to cheer her up. After treats, funny faces and other efforts fail, Vanessa begins to paint a glorious mural depicting the world of the sisters’ imagination. Will it help lift Virginia from her doldrums?
The Bottle Imp
Author: Robert Louis Stevenson
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780719538049
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780719538049
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Welcome the Little Children
Author: Lynda McDaniel
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780997780864
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 356
Book Description
Life hasn't finished throwing challenges at Abit Bradshaw and Della Kincaid. When they meet Astrid, a sprite of a girl whose mother is missing from her isolated mountain home, they get entangled in the investigation. Along the way, they come face-to-face with the lies and secrets of their own families.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780997780864
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 356
Book Description
Life hasn't finished throwing challenges at Abit Bradshaw and Della Kincaid. When they meet Astrid, a sprite of a girl whose mother is missing from her isolated mountain home, they get entangled in the investigation. Along the way, they come face-to-face with the lies and secrets of their own families.