My Shopping Trip


Book Description

My Shopping Trip is aligned to the Common Core State Standards for English/Language Arts, addressing Literacy.RI.K.2 and Literacy.L.K.1. A full-page image of a tantalizing, delicious pie starts off this book, which introduces readers to various items they will encounter at the supermarket. Each spread presents the simple phrase "I see " on one side, with the object it describes on the other side. The final spread ends on a delightful note for young readers: "I see candy." This book should be paired with “Ava Goes Shopping” (9781448886586) from the Rosen Common Core Readers Program to provide the alternative point of view on the same topic.




Little World: Building Site


Book Description

Move the digger, churn the cement and lay bricks in this interactive building site adventure! Curious minds will love to explore the busy building site in this new Little World title. This bright and colourful board book features a novelty to slide, push or pull on every spread - so little ones can become a builder by digging the earth, churning cement and laying bricks.




Willy Walrus and the Dangerous Shopping Trip


Book Description

Willy Walrus lived with his mom in Alaska. He loved swimming, playing in the snow, and spending time with his mom. One day, his mom asked him to go to the grocery store to pick up some special items for his favorite snack – chocolate chip cookies. He enjoyed the opportunity to run to the store, but needed to be wise in order to avoid danger on the way. He was really looking forward to those cookies! See how his journey turned out, and whether he was able to get what his mom had asked.




A Trip to the Grocery Store


Book Description

A neighborhood grocery store has a wide array of foods. This nonfiction narrative introduces readers to shopping for fruits, vegetables, bread, milk, and much more. The text outlines steps involved in a visit to the grocery store, such as picking out foods, looking at labels, paying the cashier, and taking your purchases home. The accessible text and familiar subject will make the book a winner with beginning readers.




The Politics of Shopping


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This revised version of Kaela Jubas’ award winning dissertation focuses on contemporary shopping practices, analyzing the ways concerned shoppers think about globalization, consumption, and their personal effect on the status quo. By using numerous examples from modern advertising, interviews with self-described “radical” shoppers, and selected quotes from scholars and experts, Jubas delves into questions of social justice, environmental awareness, and consumer identity -- all demonstrated by individual choices made at the checkout counter. Employing a variety of qualitative research techniques and complex and counterintiuitive cultural theory, Jubas’s study will interest those in adult education, cultural studies, consumer research, and qualitative inquiry.




Shopping Trip Trouble


Book Description

It's time to go school shopping, and Sofia is extra excited about her new supplies. But that excitement turns to panic when her cousin Manuel goes missing. With Sofia's entire family on the case, Manuel won't be missing for long. This early chapter book includes writing prompts, discussion questions, an English/Spanish glossary, and a table of contents.




The Shopping Diet


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"Stop me before I shop again!" When the clothing budget is tight, when you have to squeeze every dollar and stretch it further, it’s time to go on The Shopping Diet. But don’t worry! This diet won’t deprive you of having a fashionable and up-to-date wardrobe—in fact, you will find exciting ways to look fantastic, make more of the clothes and accessories you already have, and come out ahead with the one thing that’s always in style: more money in your wallet! Whether you’re an impulse shopper, whether you shop out of boredom or other emotions, or if "the tough go shopping" has always been your motto, you may feel that you simply have to shop—that there are never enough clothes, or the right clothes, to make you feel complete, confident, and in control. But in tough economic times, there is a better way—a whole new lifestyle of evaluating your true wardrobe needs, making smart choices, and changing your spending habits from the inside out. The results? More time (no more Saturdays spent wandering the mall aimlessly), more space (your closet makeover will turn that priceless piece of real estate into your favorite go-to boutique!), and more cash (or, if you prefer, less credit card debt). Now that’s being in control! Premiere celebrity stylist Phillip Bloch’s unique and thought-provoking approach to looking great for less gives you fascinating insights and practical solutions to the very real problem of overspending that affects millions of people.




Retail Therapy


Book Description

Amanda Ford, the bestselling author of Be True to Yourself, now presents Retail Therapy, the ultimate guide to life -- through shopping! Retail Therapy is a playful yet wise look at the pleasures of shopping. Amanda Ford loves to shop, and she exuberantly shares the stories of her most memorable finds -- the perfect pink sweater, a set of precious porcelain dishes, a dusty yet valuable antique. But she also shows how shopping allows us to examine deeper truths about our lives and what is really going on when money is spent. Chapters include "The Best Trends to Follow Are the Ones You Set Yourself," "We Never Know How Things Will Turn Out," "Be Thankful for What You Have," and "Some Places We Have to Go to Alone." Blending tales about her own experiences with life lessons, quotes, and advice, her message is ultimately about discovering your passions, taking care of yourself, and being conscious about decisions.




Little World: Shopping Trip


Book Description

Introducing the interactive Little World series from Ladybird that makes our big world little. Little World is designed for curious toddlers, allowing them to explore familiar landscapes and faraway places, from beaches and cities to outer space and ocean depths. The gentle narrative is perfect for reading aloud, guiding children through the busy shopping centre as try on new clothes in the dressing room and pick a snack from the food court. A novelty slide, push or pull on every spread will engage children as they visit the busy and bustling shopping centre. Sam Meredith's bright artwork and charming characters encourage interaction and play, with lots to spot, see and enjoy on every spread. Introduces the world Boosts motor skills Recommended for children aged 2+ Look out for other titles in the Ladybird Little World series: On the Farm At the Airport On the Beach Under the Sea In the City To the Moon Jungle Journey




The Heart-Changer


Book Description

Do you need to change your life, but find yourself falling back into the same old habits? Do you yearn to be free from painful memories and deep emotional wounds? Do you desire to find joy and hope even when your surroundings tell you there is no hope? Then you need a heart change! This is the story of one womans search for healing, hope, joy, and lasting change. She met the one and only Heart-Changer, and her life has never been the same. You may be surprised at how much your life resembles hers when you get to the heart of the matter. Even though the details of your life may be very different, your need is the same. Come meet the Heart-Changer!