"Through Tucker's 13 brief, bouncy verses, buccaneer wannabes can explore their career choice. . . . Any little employment concerns left unanswered by Tucker's text are addressed by the host of goofy line-and-watercolor cartoon pirates. . . . A good scratch for any story hour crowd itching for some silliness".--"The Bulletin". Full color.
The Boxcar Children love to eat--and cook! No matter how busy they are with their latest adventure, they take time out for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. This cookbook includes many of their home-style favorites. The cookbook also contains quotes from the mysteries which inspired the recipes so readers can have fun cross-checking the cookbook with ...
Once there were seven Chinese sisters who lived together and took care of each other. After baby Seventh Sister is snatched by a hungry dragon, her loving sisters race to save her. In Kathy Tucker's delightful update of a classic Chinese folk tale, exuberantly illustrated by Grace Lin, each sister uses her talent in a surprising way to rescue baby ...
"Fourteen questions a young child might ask about cowboys, such as where they live, what they look like, what they eat, etc., are answered in rhyme. Rollicking, cartoon-style illustrations done in pen and ink and watercolors capture the silliness and humor of the verses. The words have a lilting ring that makes them inviting to beginning readers". ...
It's St. Patrick's Day and Michael McKeever needs new baseball shoes. As he heads into the basement on an errand, he hears someone singing--someone who, unbeknownst to the McKeevers, has been living there for years. When Michael discovers the leprechaun in his basement, he's sure his luck will change. Full-color illustrations. (Available now)
Seora Rosa and Seor Toms invite a stray cat into their home for lunch. But before they sit down to eat, they explain the house rules. This amusing story shows how harmony comes about through respect. Full color.
Brianna is so excited to get the lead in the Thanksgiving school play, she forgets about the breathing trouble she's been having. But at the dress rehearsal, she has a bad attack. Diagnosed with asthma, Brianna begins to learn about her disease and how to manage it. Full color.
Daddies know everything, can do anything, and are there for their children. Levine's joyful ode to the wonder of daddies will win the hearts of all, and Bendall-Brunello's dear and funny animals will delight everyone in the family. Full color.
Grandma tells the best stories about the family, and tells her grandchild about when she found out she was going to be a grandma and how everyone in the family was so excited. Illustrations.
In post-World War II Europe, a young Jewish boy and his family live in a small apartment and await passage to America. During the wait, the boy spends his time playing on a rocking horse left behind by another child, who also dreamed of emigrating to the United States. Watercolor and pen-and-ink illustrations accompany the text.
Nahoa loves making leis with her grandmother and looks forward to helping her create a special one for Lei Day, until her grandmother becomes very ill.
When Mrs. Mack's students find out she's to be a grandmother, they discuss their own situations and discover that no two families are alike. This update of Simon's classic illustrates contemporary examples of blended and international families. Full color.
Chelsea Martin is back, as likeable as ever, but unable to understand why everyone likes the new third grade girl, Abigail MacCready. Chelsea turns green, in more ways than one!
After receiving a cowboy suit for his birthday, Matthew takes an imaginary trip out West where he tames a wild horse, solves the puzzle of a mysterious cattle brand, and captures some rustlers.
A rhyming text describes a girl and her family as they prepare for Christmas, celebrate the birth of Jesus at a church services, and have a wonderful dinner with other relatives.
Grab some peanuts and Cracker Jack and come along on a tour of Hank's Bats and Balls Factory. Hank shows how wooden bats, aluminum bats, and balls are made by skilled workers, using interesting machinery and their own skills. Full color.
When the new baby they've been expecting isn't strong enough to be born, Molly and her family find different ways to express their feelings and comfort each other.
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