Author : Sarah van Dongen
Publisher : Tiny Owl Publishing
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 40,69 MB
Release : 2021-05-04
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781910328712
All the children in the neighborhood like Mrs. Fig. She tells them stories, makes them costumes, and bakes delicious cookies. When children find out that Mrs Fig is leaving for a nursing home, they organise a surprise street party for her. Only to find out she's moving to the other side of the street! Food brings the neighborhood together in this charming book about life-styles, veganism and vegetarianism.
Author : Caroline Hadilaksono
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Page : 44 pages
File Size : 36,53 MB
Release : 2018-09-25
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1338291386
A laugh-out-loud story of trying to make new friends and appreciating the ones you have from debut author-illustrator Caroline Hadilaksono Bear, Squirrel, and Raccoon have been friends a long time. A loooooooong time. So when a family of city folks comes to the neighborhood, the friends think that a surprise welcome party is just the kind of fun they've been looking for. Well, the party turns out to be quite the surprise indeed, but maybe not exactly what Bear, Squirrel, and Raccoon were imagining? Laugh-out-loud fun for friends and families of all species
Author : Eliza Robbins
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 18 pages
File Size : 45,14 MB
Release : 2006-08-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781404272323
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Author : Nadia L. Hohn
Publisher : Groundwood Books Ltd
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 14,97 MB
Release : 2021-03-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1773062654
When Malaika finds out she is going to have a new baby brother or sister, she worries that her mother will forget about her. But a surprise arrives on Malaika’s birthday that gives her more reason to celebrate her family’s love. It’s summertime, and Malaika and Adèle are enjoying playing carnival in their bright costumes, dancing and laughing in the sunshine. But when Mummy announces that they will soon have a new baby brother or sister, Malaika is unsure how to feel about another change in her family. Will Mummy forget about me? Back at school, Malaika is excited to see her teacher and classmates, and makes friends with a new girl who has recently arrived from a faraway country, just like Malaika. Then on her birthday, a surprise arrives to remind Malaika of the importance of family, and the story ends with a celebration of her family’s love. Malaika’s Surprise is filled with the same warmth and charm as the first two books in the series, with Nadia L. Hohn’s enchanting prose, written in a blend of standard English and Caribbean patois, and Irene Luxbacher’s colorful collage illustrations. Key Text Features glossary key text features Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.K.4 Ask and answer questions about unknown words in a text. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2.3 Describe how characters in a story respond to major events and challenges.
Author : Valerie Pfundstein
Publisher : Pfun-Omenal Stories
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 31,22 MB
Release : 2013-12-13
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780578135106
A boy asks his father for help after his teacher asks each of her pupils to name a veteran whom he or she knows. The boy soon discovers that many of the familiar people who work in his neighborhood are heroes who have served in the country's military.
Author : Lisa Roe
Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 22,45 MB
Release : 2022-04-05
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1728249074
"A touching novel about discovering you're stronger than you think, and fiercer than you ever dreamed."—ABBI WAXMAN, USA Today bestselling author A heartwarming and life-affirming story of family dynamics, mother/daughter relationships, and second chances—perfect for fans of Maria Semple and Abbi Waxman. After years of struggling to make ends meet, Ginny, a single mom from Queens, falls for a hard-working and loving man, and relishes the idea of moving with her quirky eleven-year-old daughter Harri to his home in an upscale New Jersey suburb. Though she's never been impressed by material things, she is thrilled that getting a second chance at love comes with the added bonus of finally giving Harri everything she never could before. And then she meets the neighbors. Ginny is quickly thrust into the complicated realities of a neighborhood defined by the ever-shifting alliances of PTA moms, Real Housewife contenders, and their mean-girl daughters. When the neighbors' secrets, back-stabbing, and bad behavior take a devastating toll on her daughter and new marriage, Ginny must decide what really matters—and protect it at all costs. "We need Lisa Roe's side-eye on navigating a new marriage, a quirky child and a fresh start for everyone, with neighbors who put it all at risk. Warm, funny, heartwarming, and heartbreaking."—ANN GARVIN, USA Today bestselling author of I Thought You Said This Would Work "A heartfelt and endearing story about keeping one's feet firmly planted while simultaneously dreaming big." —KATHLEEN WEST, author of Are We There Yet?
Author : Dr. Seuss
Publisher : Random House Books for Young Readers
Page : 63 pages
File Size : 23,60 MB
Release : 1950
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0394800818
Gerald tells of the very unusual animals he would add to the zoo, if he were in charge.
Author : Betty G. Birney
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 114 pages
File Size : 17,88 MB
Release : 2016-01-19
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0698180453
Everyone’s favorite classroom pet is now starring in chapter books! Longfellow School is having a school fair! They will have bouncy castles, bean bag games, painted faces, and delicious treats. And there's also a contest for best class spirit. Of course Mrs. Brisbane's class decides Humphrey and Og are the biggest reasons their class is so special and they make costumes and signs to show everyone why. At first it seems as though Humphrey and Og won't get to go to the fair, but luckily Aldo figures out a way to get them there safely. The fair is as wonderful as Humphrey imagined and he even ends up being the surprise star of the day. Just-right for readers transitioning from easy-to-reads to chapter books, Humphrey's Tiny Tales simply make kids HAPPY-HAPPY-HAPPY.
Author : Steve Metzger
Publisher :
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 43,70 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780439922517
It's Valentine's day and Chomp, the lemon shark, is new to the neighborhood. He hasn't made any friends yet, so who will be his valentine?
Author : Susan Saunders
Publisher :
Page : 58 pages
File Size : 18,74 MB
Release : 2016-11-18
Category :
ISBN : 9781534699878
Kate's Birthday is coming up, and the Sleepover Friends want to make it really special. They decide to throw Kate a surprise party. What a mistake! Lauren, Stephanie, and Patti have to keep all kinds of secrets from the Birthday Girl. Pretty soon they're almost ignoring her. Kate's not suspicious-she's just mad! Maybe a surprise party is more trouble than it's worth!
