Bold and beautiful, loud and proud, All Bodies are Good Bodies is an uplifting board book about different body features and types. Through playful rhyme, it promotes the development of body acceptance and celebrates inclusivity and individuality. I love hands! Hands that are white and hands that are brown, Freckles mean sunshine has sent kisses down. Short fingers, long fingers, bendy or straight, Hands to clap, or high-five your mate.

Expanding your child s reading horizons is easy with fiction books from Teacher Created Materials! In The Lying Lion by Megan Hoyt, Henry Hyena steps out of his cozy den for the first time and feels very small and unimportant. He decides he d much rather be a lion with amazing pouncing skills and a full mane until he comes face to face with the king of the jungle. Find out more in this tale of self-acceptance your child will love. Includes Book Club literacy and comprehension questions.

I knew you could do it! I knew that you could! Of everyone out there I knew that you would. A celebration of everyday accomplishments as well as life’s milestones, I Knew You Could Do It applauds anyone who has overcome hurdles and challenges, and also cheers them into the future. And for anyone who needs an infusion of support or reassurance, it tells them, 'I believe in you.' In a sturdy board book, just right for little hands to hold, this very special story comes from Nancy Tillman, bestselling author of On the Night You Were Born.

It is the night before Christmas and excitement lingers in the air. The snow lies in a thick layer over everything, the turkey is plucked and ready, and the mince pies tower on sugar-dusted plates. But one thing has yet to be done. The stockings hang limp and empty from the mantlepiece and the Christmas tree has no presents underneath it. Only a very special visitor can finish the job. Savour the magic of Christmas Eve in this lively poem as one child has the experience of a lifetime.

This high-interest nonfiction reader will help students gain science content knowledge while building their literacy skills and reading comprehension. This appropriately leveled text features hands-on, simple science experiments and full-color images and graphics. Fourth grade students will learn all about the solar system and the universe through this engaging text that supports STEM education and is aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards.

A uniquely presented, touching tale of grief, solace and hope from a master of contemporary storytelling and a visionary artist. Imagine you wrote a story and that story came true. This is exactly what happens to Blue Baker when he writes about a savage living alone in the woods near his home. After his dad's death, Blue finds comfort in dreaming of a wild kid who survives on a diet of berries and the occasional hapless passer-by. But when the savage pays a night-time visit to the local bully, boundaries become blurred and Blue begins to wonder where he ends and the savage begins. Part novel, part graphic novel, this moving story features striking art from the award-winning Dave McKean.

David Reilly was born in Glasgow in 1948 and his book 'Oot The Windae' has received worldwide acclaim. It is his story written in verse, about being brought up the eldest of five boys in the city's East End.

The playful bunny disobeys his parents and goes out to play in the freshly fallen snow and meets... a not-so-friendly neighbour.

Skatlam is g’n gewone skaap nie. O, nee, vir haar is die weiveld nie genoeg nie. Sy’t ’n droom – 'n wonderlike droom ... al is sy baie lief vir haar raserige familie. Skatlam wil haar eie hotel he! Sy trotseer baie gevare op pad na die hotel toe – die honger wolf en 'n sissende slang. En dan’s daar nog die draak agter die hotel ... Geniet Skatlam se soeke om haar droom te bewaarheid in die pragboek. En leer hoe belangrik dit is om jou drome na te volg...

Follow Albert, the clumsy puppy who can't go a day without getting himself into a pickle. Join Mummy Pug and Albert's brothers and sisters as they shout out loud "Oh Alby". A percentage of the sales will go to the Animal Health Trust.

This is the story of how the Fearless Dragon, who was indeed fireless, set out to prove that he was fearless after all.

Lottie wants to take a bird count to see how many types of birds visit her garden. She finds sparrows nesting in the ivy, but the neighbour's cat is on the prowl and is trying to reach the little fledglings. Lottie has to save the birds. Filled with amazing bird and nature facts. Includes how to make fat cakes and a bird bath.

On the outskirts of the forst, a wicked old witch cast a spell on every creature that ever could jump. Life is not much fun being a walking frog.

In this picture book, a thoughtful cloud tries to keep the skies clear on race day. Can he convince his rain-cloud friends to stay away? Early readers can follow the fun story and whimsical illustrations as they learn about weather. With pre-reading questions, this fiction book is ideal for guided reading and builds early literacy skills.

Kwaaikofski word ontvoer! Sy ontvoerders lyk baie grillerig -- hulle het almal maskers op en hulle kaalgeskeerde koppe is blou! Maar dis nie die ergste nie: Een van die booswigte waag dit om vir Kwaaikofski dieselfde haarstyl te gee -- en nou lyk hy soos ’n blou paaseier. Ons slim speurder gaan dit beslis nie daar los nie. So begin een van die mees misterieuse sake van sy hele speurloopbaan . . . Die intriges van die stories in hierdie reeks is eenvoudig, maar uiters vermaaklik en die humoristiese illustrasies sal sorg dat kinders dol sal wees oor hierdie koddige, maar brawe klein speurder se avonture!

Matt Lucas's chart-storming charity song, 'Thank You, Baked Potato', is now a laugh-out-loud picture book - perfect for self-isolation storytime! "Wash your hands! Stay indoors! Only visit grocery stores!... Stay safe, protect others AND help the NHS during lockdown & with help from one very wise Baked Potato! Created by award-winning comedian Matt Lucas to raise money for FeedNHS, Thank You, Baked Potato is now a laugh-out-loud picture book, offering important guidance for all the family & plus plenty of self-isolation fun! T hank you, Baked Potato is the UK's official number 1 bestselling picture book! All author and publisher profits from the sale of Thank You, Baked Potato go to FeedNHS, providing meals for thousands of critical care workers in NHS hospitals across the UK.

Rusty, a red panda, is wanted by a rival football club. To stay or leave The Ready Bears, how will he decide? a | And how does his special power affect grouts?

'The ship was a towering fortress looming over the pier. Anton stared enviously at the emigrants lining up in front of the wide gangplank. Heading off on a voyage to a land of peace and plenty. Leaving the land of broken buildings and crushed hopes behind. Looking forward to sunshine and steaks. How he wished that he was one of the lucky ones.' Loosely based on Paul Jennings' journey to Australia as a 'ten pound Pom', the story of Anton, who escapes from an orphanage and successfully stows away on a boat headed for the land of 'sunshine and steaks' has a timeless reality of its own. It is a tale of loss, guilt, mistaken identity and taking risks but also surprisingly heartwarming and heartbreaking. Perfect for reluctant readers in upper primary and lower secondary, it speaks of loss, migration, reslience and courage. Beautifully illustrated by Geoff Kelly.

When the failed Bay of Pigs invasion in 1961 solidifies Castro's power in Cuba, twelve-year-old Cumba's family makes the difficult decision to send him to Florida alone. Faced with the prospect of living in another country by himself, Cumba tries to remember the sound of his father's clarinet and the smell of his mother's lavender perfume. Life in the United States presents a whole new set of challenges. Lost in a sea of English speakers, Cumba has to navigate a new city, a new school, and new freedom all on his own. With each day, Cumba feels more confident in his new surroundings, but he continues to wonder: Will his family ever be whole again? Or will they remain just out of reach, ninety miles across the sea?