Bear's Big Blue House


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Bear in the Big Blue House


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Bear and his friends introduce the reader to a variety of shapes.




Bear's White Christmas


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On a Christmas Eve without snow, Ojo, Tutter, Treelo, Pip, and Pop are dreaming of a white Christmas. With some help from Bear, they soon realize that Christmas is about sharing a special time with loved ones. Full color.




What's That Smell?


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Jim Henson's popular children's television show "Bear in the Big Blue House" comes to life as readers are treated to a colorful and scent-sational tour of Bear's home.




Welcome to the Big Blue House!


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Thirteen lift-the-flaps serve as an introduction to Bear and his brilliant series of books. Let Bear show you around his house, discover hidden things under the flaps, learn their names and have a lot of fun!




Bear's Storytime Favorites


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Readers can join Bear, Ojo, Tutter, Treelo, Pip, and Pop in this collection that includes seven delightful Bear in the Big Blue House adventures, bound together in a special single volume. Full-color illustrations.




The Big Blue House Call


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Bear teaches Ojo a little song to help her conquer her fear of a vaccination shot.




Early Years Non-Fiction


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This lively and informative text examines children's first experience of non-fiction during the pre-school and foundation years. Its careful consideration of different kinds of quality non-fiction, including books, posters, charts and computer software will provide a helpful framework from which early years teachers can work. Annotated lists, notes, and suggestions for further reading make this is an ideal source of inspiration and stimulation placing literacy teaching in a fresh, modern context. This book offers a rich resource of information, with illustrated case studies and many examples of children's responses to non-fiction providing: coverage of pre-school and foundation years for children up to six years of age references to research findings on the place of non-fiction in early years references to the National Literacy Strategy, Early Learning Goals and the National Curriculum for English a substantial glossary of terms relevant to non-fiction reading and writing. The author's zest and expertise helps to give this book an infectious enthusiasm that will permeate the classroom, providing the nursery and primary school teacher, student teacher, or classroom assistant with an invaluable guide and resource tool.




The New York Times Guide to the Best Children's Videos


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The only guide you'll need for choosing the best videos -- and CD-ROMS -- for your family. INCLUDES: More than 1000 entries of kid-tested and adult-approved videos currently available. Listings organized by age -- from infancy to adolescence -- as recommended by child development specialists. A wide range of categories with special attention to gender and ethnicity: Educatioinal/Instructional; Fairy Tales; Family Literature and Myth; Special Interest; Foreign Language; Holiday; Music; How-To; and Nature. Review ratings in a clear, easy-to-read format. Evaluations by panels of adults and children. Outstanding programs from independents and major studios. Ordering information, running times, and suggested retail prices. Evaluations of more than 100 CD-ROMs 500 recommended feature films for the family...and more!




The I'm Grand Mamual


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PJ Kirby and Kevin Twomey are two Mammy's boys from Cork who are always up for a skit. In The I'm Grand Mamual, they take well-worn expressions that their mams have always said, and share hilarious and heart-warming stories from their lives where these sayings have rung true – from schooldays to holidays, coming out to going out, and sustainable thrifting to end-of-night shifting. The I'm Grand Mamual is a big-sisterly companion for taking life in your stride. Mam might always know best – but Kevin and PJ will show you the rest!