Book About Creator of Pippi Longstockings

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Little People, BIG DREAMS (43) Book Blurb In this book from the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover how Astrid Lindgren grew up to become one of the world’s best-loved authors, and the creator of the irresistible Pippi Longstocking. Little Astrid grew up on an old farm in Sweden. Her childhood was very happy, so happy that she never wanted to grow up. When she was four, her friend Edit read Astrid herRead More →

author Katy Hudson

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Is A Party More Than Just A Perfect Cake? Publisher’s Description Summer birthdays can be lonely, but not when you have great friends like Beavers! This year Tortoise, Bird, Rabbit, and Squirrel insist on baking Beaver’s birthday cake, but Beaver isn’t so sure. He is the ultimate perfectionist and would rather do it himself, following the recipe exactly. Will Beaver’s nitpicky ways ruin his birthday and his friendships? The Perfect Birthday Recipe is the fourthRead More →

Nonfiction Tennis book

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Little People, BIG DREAMS (44) Publisher’s Description Evonne grew up on a hot, dusty farm in Australia. She was the third of eight children, and descendant of the Wirundjuri people, who have lived on the land for more than 60,000 years. Her talent for tennis was discovered at a local tennis club, and before she knew it, the girl dreaming about the place called “Wimbledon” was playing on center court. This moving book features stylish andRead More →

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She’s B-O-R-E-D But Trust Me she’s Not boring Details Title: I’m Bored Author: Michael Ian Black Illustrator: Debbie Ridpath Ohi Narrator: Cassandra Morris Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers (September 4, 2012) Pages: 40 Click to look inside the book Grades: P – 3 Ages: 4 – 8 My Thoughts So far this cute series consists of three books, I‘m Bored, I’m Sad, and I’m Worried. In very few words Black manages to address each issue withRead More →

Author Pamela Jane

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Publisher’s Description The letter C falls into the garbage can, and it is up to the rest of the alphabet to save him from ending up in the dump! In this rollicking, action-filled story, the letters of the alphabet must work together to help their friend. But four letters of the alphabet are missing! Could they be the answer to saving C? This unique book conveys the transforming power of teamwork and brings language andRead More →

Author Lindsay Ward

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It’s Sure to Bring Smiles Publisher’s Description Gray just wants to be included. But the other colors are always leaving him out. So he decides to create his own project: an all-gray book. Once upon a time, there lived a wolf, a kitten, and a hippo… Gray just knows it’s going to be perfect. But as he adds page after page, the Primary and Secondary colors show up…and they aren’t quite so complimentary. A book within a book,Read More →

Book from The I'm Series

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For The Little Worrier Publisher’s Description A girl, a flamingo, and a worried potato star in the third book in New York Times bestselling author Michael Ian Black and illustrator Debbie Ridpath Ohi’s series about feelings—and why they’re good, even when they feel bad. Potato is worried. About everything. Because anything might happen. When he tells his friends, he expects them to comfort him by saying that everything will be okay. Except they don’t. Because it might not be, andRead More →

book cover I'm sad by Michael Ian Black

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A Girl, A Potato, And One Very Sad Flamingo Publisher’s Description A girl, a potato, and a very sad flamingo star in this charming sequel to I’m Bored by New York Times bestselling author and comedian Michael Ian Black and celebrated illustrator Debbie Ridpath Ohi. Everyone feels sad sometimes—even flamingos. Sigh. When Flamingo announces he’s feeling down, the little girl and Potato try to cheer him up, but nothing seems to work. Not even dirt! (Which usually works for Potato.) Flamingo learns thatRead More →

Author Jonathan Voss series

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A Pretend Adventure ABOUT THE BOOK Beloved characters Hoot and Olive return in this beautiful picture book from Jonathan D. Voss about imagination, rainy day adventures, and the spirit of friendship. Olive is a little girl with a big, bright imagination. Hoot is her stuffed-animal owl…and her best friend. The two love adventures of all sorts. But on the rainiest of days, there is only one thing to do: stay inside and imagine a wholeRead More →

Schiffer Publishing Craft Book

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Publisher’s Description In just five simple steps, children can make a variety of whimsical objects such as race cars, a rabbit, a puzzle, and a marble run out of wood. Fourteen projects make clever use of commonly available materials and simple tools, turning clothespins, corkboard, and wooden blocks into lasting crafts and toys. Children five years and older will develop fine motor skills, feed their creativity, and be encouraged to find new uses for everydayRead More →

Schiffer Craft Book for Kids

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Publisher’s Description In just five simple steps, children can make fun, memorable crafts out of plastic, including an octopus, a hairy bug, a puppet theater, and gifts for friends. Fourteen projects make clever use of plastic items we find in our everyday lives, such as cups, plates, hair curlers, and drinking straws. Children five years and older will develop fine motor skills, feed their creativity, and be encouraged to find new uses for items weRead More →

Schieffer Publishing

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Publisher’s Description Find out how easy it is to make a wide range of clay objects using only the most commonly available materials and simplest techniques—no baking required! In 5 easy steps, children can make the air-dry clay models. These whimsical designs allow kids to get their hands messy modeling clay immediately, with rewarding results. Sculpt balls of colored clay into a friendly Martian, a funny cow, a jewel-like necklace, a pear jar, and otherRead More →

Book About Vowels

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Oops! Something Happened To All Of The Vowels Publisher’s Description The Alekizou is a mischievous creature. Find out what happens when he gobbles up the vowels from all the books in the library. Then help him fix the terrible mess using just your fingers! An inspirational literacy adventure that Dr. Seuss himself would enjoy. Details Title: The ALEKIZOU and his terrible library plot! Author: Nancy Turgeon Illustrator: Patricia Raine Publisher: City of Light Publishing (AprilRead More →

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Imagination Turns To Magic Publisher’s Description A little girl’s imagination springs to life when the chalk giraffe she drew on the pavement begins talking to her. But then the fickle giraffe begins making demands, and the girl must draw surroundings to fulfill his requests…a tree, soft grass, and animal friends. But nothing seems to please him! This delightful rhyming story escalates until the girl draws a laughing giraffe companion that cheers up the grumpy giraffeRead More →

Schiffer Publishing Book

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Take A Moment To Imagine . . . Publisher’s Description Creatures of the ocean celebrate Christmas Eve in an undersea retelling of “A Visit by St. Nicholas” by Rev. Clement C. Moore. Under the waves and surrounded by swaying ocean eel grass, Sea Santa makes his yearly Christmas journey. Pulled in his clamshell sleigh by his eight faithful minnows, beautiful watercolor paintings illustrate his visit to a family of lobsters. Told in sweet and cleverRead More →

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– His Parents Gave Him A Very Special Gift – Publisher’s Description Max’s parents give him a very special gift: a tiny, magical box that will hold everything, from his toys to his feelings. Max learns, however, that feelings can’t be put away as easily as toys. Each negative emotion he feels—anger, embarrassment, sadness, loneliness—gets added to the box, which grows and grows. Eventually it is so large that it keeps him from doing whatRead More →

Book by Guarino & Hippen

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– Retelling Of A Favorite Fairy Tale – Publisher’s Synopsis Ever wonder what might have happened if a certain glass slipper had been placed on the wrong maiden’s foot . . . and fit?! In this comic twist on a classic fairy tale, Murray, a humble shoemaker, creates a pair of glass slippers for a frantic fairy godmother when her wand runs out of power, setting off a rollicking chain of events that may forceRead More →

Doerrfeld book about sadness

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– How To Cope With A Catastrophe – Praise For Older Books Publisher’s Synopsis A moving and universal picture book about empathy and kindness, sure to soothe heartaches big and small. When something sad happens, Taylor doesn’t know where to turn. All the animals are sure they have the answer. The chicken wants to talk it out, but Taylor doesn’t feel like chatting. The bear thinks Taylor should get angry, but that’s not quite rightRead More →

Schiffer Publication

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– Assumptions Aren’t Always Correct – Publisher’s Synopsis “Mom, are you sure the wolf will not come?”“Absolutely, my rabbit.”“But how can you be so sure?” This clever story disarms childhood bedtime anxieties in an unexpected way. A small rabbit getting ready for bed questions his mother on how she can be so sure that the wolf will not come to their house. Meanwhile, on the opposite page, we follow the progress of the wolf indeedRead More →

50 years of Sesame Street

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Monster Wit And Wisdom -With Art From 50 Years Of Sesame Street Books- Publisher’s Description Wise and witty advice from Sesame Street–perfect for graduation gifts, commencement speeches, or anyone looking to celebrate Sesame Street’s 50th anniversary! Brought to you by Sesame Street and illustrated with 50 years of art from Sesame Street children’s books, this is a wise and funny guide to life that’s just right for fans of all ages, especially those who grewRead More →