Oregon Reads Aloud


Book Description

Oregon Reads Aloud is a collection of twenty-five read-aloud stories for children, written and illustrated by Oregon authors and illustrators. The twenty-five stories in Oregon Reads Aloud are a celebration of all things Oregon, including a great food cart feud, the dance of the Chapman Swifts, the creation of Oregon’s mountain ranges, and a legendary African American cowboy at the Pendleton Round-up. The book is a tribute to twenty-five years of SMART Reading’s work empowering Oregon children for reading and learning success. Oregon Reads Aloud proudly features the state’s rich trove of talent within the children’s literary community, including Eric A, Kimmel, Elizabeth Rusch, David Horn, Brian Parker, and Trudy Ludwig, among many others.




Silly Stories for Silly Kids


Book Description

This original short story collection is a great book for kids who love to giggle! Each story is easy to read with fun illustrations to help entertain younger readers! Kids will love sharing these silly stories! Be warned! These stories are really silly! So silly, in fact, that it is hard not to laugh! Silly Willy has returned with a new book to the popular Silly series. This collection of short stories is perfect for children who love a silly tale and are starting to grow their reading skills into chapter books.The collection of 12 original silly stories features a wide range of themes and adventures. Story 1: My Super Hero Diary, featuring an unlucky superhero and his bullying villain roommate. Story 2: A story featuring an ancient Egyptian pharaoh and his wish to build a pyramid. Story 3: A story about a boy who has built a castle. But not a well-constructed one! Story 4: A girl clones herself with unexpected results. Story 5: A tall tale about a nose picker and his passionate hobby. Story 6: An entertaining adventure to find a mysterious horribly bad smell. Where is it coming from? Story 7: A dog and his owner have an embarrassing mix up! Story 8: A clever inventor has a not-so-clever idea! Story 9: A fairy tale involving an innocent baby and a greedy troll monster. Story 10: A schoolboy visits the doctor after a homework incident. Story 11: A talentless unicorn courageously enters a talent contest! She can't sing, dance, tell jokes or draw! How will she win the most talented award? Story 12: Erik and his Viking friends discover an island with some 'strange' animals. The book has been written to include a few challenging words that will help expand a child's vocabulary. Parents will cherish reading these short tales to their younger ones. This book is ideal as a short read before bedtime, or in between games and activity time. Older children will also love reading these funny stories quietly or acting as the storyteller reading aloud. Each story is fast-paced and varies in length. The tales themselves contain good family-style humor acceptable for kids and adults. If your kids love fiction stories like Captain Underpants, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, or Big Nate, then these silly stories will soon become their favorite, too! The book is hilariously illustrated. This book is a perfect gift for kids who need a break from video games, TV screens, movies, and other media. Or when it is too wet and cold for outside sport play! These silly stories are also a great travel companion or an ideal birthday, holiday, or get well gift for kids! Ages: 4 & up. / Ideal for Pre-K and first graders through to the 5th grade.




The Children’s Story


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“What does ‘allegiance’ mean?” the New Teacher asked, hand over her heart. In this classic and chilling tale about an elementary school classroom in post-war occupied America, James Clavell brings to light the vulnerability of children and the power educators have to shape and change young minds. Originally written in the Cold War era, Clavell’s extraordinary and enduringly relevant allegory on the impressionability of the human mind is still read in schools around the globe today, and is a call to every person to keep questioning and keep learning.




Kaya's Short Story Collection


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Presents a collection of stories about the life and times of Kaya, a Nez Perce girl.




Be Kind


Book Description

A thoughtful picture book illustrating the power of small acts of kindness, from the award-winning author of Sophie's Squash.




Molly's Short Story Collection


Book Description

Short stories tell how Molly deals with change when World War Two sends her father overseas and her mother into the Red Cross, and how she learns to be responsible, a good student, and a good friend.




Writing Irresistible Kidlit


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Captivate the hearts and minds of young adult readers! Writing for young adult (YA) and middle grade (MG) audiences isn't just "kid's stuff" anymore--it's kidlit! The YA and MG book markets are healthier and more robust than ever, and that means the competition is fiercer, too. In Writing Irresistible Kidlit, literary agent Mary Kole shares her expertise on writing novels for young adult and middle grade readers and teaches you how to: • Recognize the differences between middle grade and young adult audiences and how it impacts your writing. • Tailor your manuscript's tone, length, and content to your readership. • Avoid common mistakes and cliches that are prevalent in YA and MG fiction, in respect to characters, story ideas, plot structure and more. • Develop themes and ideas in your novel that will strike emotional chords. Mary Kole's candid commentary and insightful observations, as well as a collection of book excerpts and personal insights from bestselling authors and editors who specialize in the children's book market, are invaluable tools for your kidlit career. If you want the skills, techniques, and know-how you need to craft memorable stories for teens and tweens, Writing Irresistible Kidlit can give them to you.




Samantha's Short Story Collection


Book Description

Join Samantha as she grows up in the United States in the 20th century.




The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar


Book Description

Seven superb short stories from the bestselling author of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and The BFG! The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar is coming soon to Netflix! Meet the boy who can talk to animals and the man who can see with his eyes closed. And find out about the treasure buried deep underground. A clever mix of fact and fiction, this collection also includes how master storyteller Roald Dahl became a writer. With Roald Dahl, you can never be sure where reality ends and fantasy begins. "All the tales are entrancing inventions." —Publishers Weekly




Take the Mic: Fictional Stories of Everyday Resistance


Book Description

A young adult anthology featuring fictional stories of everyday resistance. You might be the kind of person who stands up to online trolls.Or who marches to protest injustice.Perhaps you are #DisabledAndCute and dancing around your living room, alive and proud.Or perhaps you are the trans mentor that you wish you had when you were younger.Maybe you call out false allies, or stand up to loved ones. Maybe you speak your truth and drop the mic, or maybe you take it with you when you leave.This anthology features fictional stories--in poems, prose, and art--that reflect a slice of the varied and limitless ways that readers like you resist every day. Take the Mic's powerful collection of stories features work by literary luminaries and emerging talent alike, including Newbery-winner Jason Reynolds, New York Times bestseller Samira Ahmed, anthologist and contributor Bethany C. Morrow, Darcie Little Badger, Keah Brown, Laura Silverman, L.D. Lewis, Sofia Quintero, Ray Stoeve, Yamile Mendez, and Connie Sun, with cover and interior art by Richie Pope.