Snuffles Makes a Friend


Book Description

Snuffles the bear coaxes her bashful neighbor to come out of his shell and become friends with the other animals by meeting them one by one.




Snuffles Makes a Friend


Book Description

Snuffles the bear coaxes her bashful neighbor to come out of her shell and become friends with the other animals by meeting them one at a time.




Snuffles and the Bear (An Alphaprints Picture Book)


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The fourth title in the Alphaprints picture book series is a sweet, rhyming story about a newfound friendship between Snuffles the hedgehog and Alfie the bear, which touches on the themes of the changing seasons, animal hibernation, and the fear of losing someone you love. A chance meeting in the woods leads to a wonderful summer of fun for Snuffles and Alfie. They spend their days playing, laughing, building dens, and exploring. But when summer turns to fall, Snuffles begins to get anxious. When he goes off to hibernate, will Alfie find a new friend? Alfie just winks at him and takes Snuffles to their den – he's turned it into a cozy place for them both to hibernate!




A Splendid Friend, Indeed


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A Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Book This charming, bestselling picture book says volumes about friendship with a few select words and accessible illustrations. Bear wants to read and write and think. But his friend Goose wants to talk and talk ... and talk! Bear and Goose are so different! But can they still be friends? Toddlers and preschoolers will learn about how to make--and keep--new friends through this delightful story. A Pennsylvania One Book, Every Young Child Selection




The Writer's Guide to Crafting Stories for Children


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Create Unforgettable Stories for Kids! You dream of writing stories that children respond to–the kind they come back to again and again. Nancy Lamb can help you achieve that dream. She mixes insightful advice for mastering storytelling with dozens of examples that illustrate a variety of plot-building techniques. Nancy's instruction covers everything from format and content to setting and characterization. She also draws from a range of children's classics, including Where the Wild Things Are, Charlotte's Web and Bridge to Tarabithia to explore and illuminate the unique nature of children's literature. Nancy also shares writing tips and tricks accumulated through years of successful storytelling–invaluable advice for crafting fiction that resonates with children of all ages, from 4 to 14 and beyond.




The Case of Jack the Nipper


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Mister Marmee is a Victorian gentlecat, not a detective...or so he thinks. Everything changes when he takes up residence with Stephen Hanover, London's premier doctor of veterinary medicine, and his vivacious dachshund detective, Sir Happy, at their home, Hanover Place. With a nose for finding and following clues, Sir Happy soon begins to teach his feline friend the tricks of the investigative trade. Within short order, Mister Marmee finds himself whiskers-deep in one of the most perplexing and brutal crime sprees London has ever seen. Drawn into the fray by the charming but bewildered Hyrum Farley of Scotland Yard, Mister Marmee and Sir Happy follow the trail of a lifetime as they endeavor to track down a killer canine before it strikes again. From the slums of Cheapside and the dog fighting rings of the warehouse district to the sleepy manors of the British countryside, onto the very doorstep of Hanover Place itself, it's a race against the clock...and time is running out!




My Zombie Hamster


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A laugh-out-loud funny middle-grade debut with a scary twist, My Zombie Hamster will appeal to readers who like their animal stories mixed with chills. Matt Hunter is looking forward to Christmas—actually, he's looking forward to receiving the latest sword-and-fantasy video game. But Matt's parents have other thoughts—they give him a fluffy little hamster called Snuffles. But the hamster isn't all that cute, especially after part of its cheek and belly fall off. And why is it staring at Matt with black beady eyes and a lean and hungry look? Say hello to Anti-Snuffles, the zombie hamster! Or better yet, run!







Something about the Author


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Provides biographical information on over 100 authors of books for young readers.




Something about the Author


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Series covers individuals ranging from established award winners to authors and illustrators who are just beginning their careers. Entries cover: personal life, career, writings and works in progress, adaptations, additional sources, and photographs.