Practice English at home!

• 1000 words for juniors!

• Engaging copy and colouring book.
• Developing colouring skills!

It looks like a bear, but isn't one. It climbs trees as easily as a monkey-- but isn't a monkey, either. It has a belly pocket like a kangaroo, but what's a kangaroo doing up a tree? Meet the amazing Matschie's tree kangaroo, who makes its home in the ancient trees of Papua New Guinea's cloud forest. And meet the amazing scientists who track these elusive animals. This title has been selected as a Common Core Text Exemplar (Grades 4-5, Informational Texts)

• Vocabulary for 4-5 year olds

Dance a jig with a silly pig. Play leapfrog with a silly dog. And that's just the beginning of all the fun! Come along and join Silly Sally and her outrageous friends as they parade into town in a most unusual way. "Exploding with whimsy, humor, and zest. . . . Be prepared to read this one a thousand times!"--"Booklist" (starred review)

Category Description for Kumon Math Workbooks (1-6):

A math program based on the Kumon method. Basically, the earmarks of this system are:

• Concepts introduced in small, incremental steps, allowing children to master them without confusion
• Single topic books rather than mixed strands. Children concentrate just on addition, for example, before moving to subtraction
• Concepts are taught by discovery method than being spelled out

The series is meant to be self-directed. Students take charge of their own learning on every level. They complete pages, check their work, record their scores, and determine whether to move on or review. The pace almost guarantees success. Children should work a "few" pages a day; assignments should take about 20 minutes to complete. Pages are marked with the skill level required at top and the points each question is valued at (a very young child will need some help totaling points). Very short instruction (or an example) is given on a few pages. For example, there is a short explanation when children begin to subtract a 2-digit number from a 3-digit number where borrowing is needed. However, the child is given every opportunity to intuit this beforehand. By the time he reaches this page, he has already been subtracting double-digit numbers for many pages. Some of these would require borrowing, but, since they are able to subtract, say, 7 from 12, the Kumon method wants the child to see a pattern when increasing to 7 from 22, 7 from 32, etc. This does remind me of the approach used in Miquon as well. Besides these very infrequent helps there are just some small prompts for children to look for patterns in their answers, and words of encouragement. Pages are pleasing to the eye; they are colored, clean, and problems are well-spaced. The Kumon method has been used successfully with children around the world for over 50 years. It does seem like it would help a child to take charge of his own learning and help himself to understanding rather than being spoon-fed each bite. For Kumon math earlier than Grade 1, see the Kumon section in Early Learning.

It's the most wonderful time of the year Little Blue Truck is spreading cheer by delivering Christmas trees to his animal friends. Can you help count each green tree? Don't forget to save one for Blue "Beep Beep " With the gentle rhythm and signature illustration style that made "Little Blue Truck" a household name, Blue's new adventure is full of holiday warmth. *With twinkle lights *

• Early start, Large print stories with a moral.

What happens when two friends take an interest in an oak tree? They begin to notice more about the world around them, such as the seasons changing and squirrels making homes. They are inspired to do independent research, from studying acorns to looking up scientific terms, and to be creative by composing pictures and poems. And they discover new things, such as their tree's structure and characteristics-all because they stopped to look around them. As warm and dreamy as a summer day, Our Very Own Tree will inspire readers to seek out their very own places in nature. Our Very Own Tree is part of the I Wonder Why book series, written to ignite the curiosity of children in grades K-3 while encouraging them to become avid readers. These books explore the marvels of animals, plants, and other phenomena related to biology. Included in each volume is a Parent/Teacher Handbook with coordinating activities. The I Wonder Why series is written by an award-winning science educator and published by NSTA Kids, a division of NSTA Press.

Curious George adds a few extra zeroes to his donut order and doesn't realize just how big his delivery problem is going to become. This picture book explores the concepts of zero and counting by tens. Full color.

The Norse myths are some of the oldest and most famous stories ever told. This captivating comic book collection is a perfect introduction to a magical world - containing six tales full of gods, dragons, dwarves and giants.

Readers will discover how Odin created the world from the body of a giant, meet the mischievous trickster Loki, and learn how Thor came to possess his mighty hammer. There are colorful information spreads too, packed with fascinating information about Viking explorers, dramatic funerals and the mighty tree Yggdrasil at the center of the Universe. Bursting with action and humor, this reimagining of the Norse myths will hook readers of all ages.

• Early start, Large print stories with a moral.

In this brand new story, Peppa remembers meeting her baby brother George for the first time! Tiny Peppa learns what babies can and can't do, and finds out what it means to be a big sister. This heartwarming story will be loved by all fans of Peppa Pig, especially those who are getting ready to welcome a new sibling. Everybody loves Babies! Also Available: Peppa Pig: Peppa's Song Contest Peppa Pig: Peppa's Countdown to Bedtime Peppa Pig: Peppa's Camper Van Peppa Pig: Peppa's Muddy Puddle Walk