The Clever Toad in Color


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In the land of frogs and toads, there lives a very clever toad named Thomas Find. As a young toad in school, he makes friends with the kings daughter, Princess Tina, who happens to be a frog. They not only become friends but also eventually grow up and fall in love. To impress Tinas father, Thomas becomes manager of the kings food and living goods. Soon, the time comes for Tina to find a husband. Despite Thomas being hard-working and well respected, the king does not approve of his beautiful frog daughter marrying a toad. Thomas and Tina are heartbroken as the king chooses two frog suitors for the princessbut her heart still belongs to Thomas, and Thomas refuses to give up his one true love. The brilliant toad devises a plan to win Tinas hand in marriage. He comes across an old marriage law and thinks he may have a chance at winning the kings favorbut it will take careful planning and a bit of imagination. Thomas presents his idea to his royal highness, and so the king agrees to a race of suitors, the prize being Tinas heart! The Clever Toad in Color All rights reserved (c) 2003, 2012, 2016 Danny Wilson




The Clever Toad


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Thomas Find, a toad, has known Princess Tina, a frog, his whole life. The two grew up together and fell in love. But Tina¿s father, the King, does not approve of Tina marrying a toad, even if he is a well-respected, hard-working toad like Thomas. So the King chooses two frog suitors for his daughter. Thomas refuses to give up his true love though, so he seeks a way to win her hand. When he comes across an old marriage law, he thinks he just may have a chance, but it will take careful planning and a bit of creativity. Thomas is willing to try anything though, and so the king agrees to a race for his daughter¿s hand in marriage, and Thomas must prove his worth.




Toad of Toad Hall


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This musical is constantly in demand for groups anxious to produce the better type of imaginative plays for young people. The play expresses perfectly the mood of the Grahame book, which is a combination of poetry, fantasy and exquisite comedy. The romance of early childhood is celebrated in this adaptation. Scripts includes full stage directions, notes on scenery, illustrations of sets, costume, property and lighting plots.




Charlotte's Web


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Don’t miss one of America’s top 100 most-loved novels, selected by PBS’s The Great American Read. This beloved book by E. B. White, author of Stuart Little and The Trumpet of the Swan, is a classic of children's literature that is "just about perfect." Illustrations in this ebook appear in vibrant full color on a full-color device and in rich black-and-white on all other devices. Some Pig. Humble. Radiant. These are the words in Charlotte's Web, high up in Zuckerman's barn. Charlotte's spiderweb tells of her feelings for a little pig named Wilbur, who simply wants a friend. They also express the love of a girl named Fern, who saved Wilbur's life when he was born the runt of his litter. E. B. White's Newbery Honor Book is a tender novel of friendship, love, life, and death that will continue to be enjoyed by generations to come. It contains illustrations by Garth Williams, the acclaimed illustrator of E. B. White's Stuart Little and Laura Ingalls Wilder's Little House series, among many other books. Whether enjoyed in the classroom or for homeschooling or independent reading, Charlotte's Web is a proven favorite.




The Hidden Life of a Toad


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In jaw-dropping photos, Doug Wechsler captures the life cycle of the American toad from egg to tadpole to adult. To get these images, Wechsler sat in a pond wearing waders, went out night after night in search of toads, and cut his own glass to make a home aquarium. The resulting photos reveal metamorphosis in extreme close-up as readers have never seen it before. Budding naturalists will be transfixed by this unprecedented peek into the secrets of tadpole transformation. A book that encourages observation and conservation and may start some young biologists off on their own lifelong quests to understand animals — Kirkus Reviews, starred review A fascinating look at toad development — Booklist, starred review Suitable for libraries needing to bolster their early nonfiction collections — School Library Journal A remarkable visual chronicle of an easily overlooked creature — Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books Chicago Public Library’s 2017 Best of the Best Books selection 2018 Green Earth Book Honor for Children’s nonfiction




Story Stretchers for the Primary Grades


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A collection of ideas for activities to use in conjunction with over 90 children's books.




Sister Tricksters


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Two brothers team up to present a collection of trickster tales from the American South that features such female animal characters as Molly Cottontail and Miz Goose.




History and Its True Colors


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History and Its True Colors is the poet’s reflection on history from the multiple positionalities of creativity and self, personal relations, society, nationality, race, humanity, and life. The nine unique and yet interrelated movements of the collection not only memorialize the African past but also represent the journey to the past, for its remains still affect human experiences today. It is a past that has not fully passed because the past and the present are connected and capable of shaping the future. The poems also reflect a journey within and without the poet’s life experiences.




I Learn Numbers


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Clap your hands! Lift the flaps! Learn to count! This incredibly interactive board book is sure to keep little minds engaged. Young children will enjoy the bright images, while older children will enjoy reinforcing their growing math skills. Parents will help build young readers' sensory systems by clapping, pronouncing numbers, and counting fingers. The series is ideal for individual use at home and in a group. This brand new innovative series includes books and helps preschoolers learn key basic concepts; colors, shapes and numbers. Each title in the series features different format - a fresh way for kids to explore new subjects.




Frogs


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Showcases a select group of over fifty frogs and toads chosen for their unusual markings, calls, poisons or behavior, and includes frogs and toads from North and South America, Africa, Australia, Europe and Asia.