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Books > Children's Fiction & Fun > Sporting Stories
Vous etes-vous jamais demande quelle est l'origine de la rondelle?
Melvin et le grand match de hockey est le premier tome d'une
nouvelle serie Melvin le Souriceau de l'auteure Christina Burke.
Chaque recit, charmant et instructif tout a la fois, se deroule
dans village de Saint-d'Antan ou Melvin, un souriceau debrouillard,
studieux et passionne de hockey, et ses amis les animaux decouvrent
avec fascinations les origines du hockey. Dans ce livre,
Saint-d'Antan organise un grand match de hockey dans la grange du
village. Mais qu'utiliser comme rondelle? Les idees fusent de toute
part (on propose meme des boulettes de viande ), mais aucuns des
divers objets utilises ne marchent. C'est fi nalement Melvin qui a
une idee de genie et sauve la situation Melvin et le grand match de
hockey saura a coup sur seduire le jeune amateur de hockey dans
votre famille.
Jae is about to embark on the greatest challenge of his life biking
150 miles in two days to raise money for the National MS Society.
But after he falls on his first practice race, will he be able to
overcome his fear and ride again? Especially appealing to reluctant
readers, this short, 32-page hi-lo book features full-color
illustrations and a fast-paced story to capture the attention of
kids who enjoy realistic fiction stories!
Can EllRay master the moves in time to win his friend back?
EllRay Jakes may be the shortest kid in his class, and he may get
into trouble from time to time, but he can always count on his best
friends Kevin and Corey. But lately, Kevin has been skateboarding
with the meanest boy in class. Could EllRay be losing one of his
friends?
Not giving up without a fight, EllRay asks his older neighbor to
show him a few jaw-dropping skateboard moves--like ollies and
kickflips. EllRay must learn as many tricks as he can before the
secret boys-only third grade skate-off. But will it be enough?
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Jabari Jumps
(Hardcover)
Gaia Cornwall; Illustrated by Gaia Cornwall
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The magic and wonder of deep winter snow will delight and entertain
everyone in this beautiful and intriguing, mostly wordless, picture
book that is soon to become a classic! It snowed all night long. It
snowed so much that when two children awake in the morning and want
to go outside to play, a shovel isn't even close to being enough.
It's SO MUCH SNOW!
Tyler loves a good practical joke, but his beach volleyball
teammates have had enough. He has spent so much time on his gags,
that he hasn't learned anything about the game.
Jack and Annie are off on another adventure! This time they are sent to ancient Greece, where a very important event is taking place. Join them as they race against time and witness the very first Olympic games!
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Own Goal
(Paperback)
Paul Stewart; Illustrated by Michael Broad
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2-1 with minutes to go: Dale Juniors are about to win the schools'
cup final - until Scott foots the ball into his own team's goal.
But letting down the team is the least of Scott's problems. After
the match, someone leaves him a nasty message on the wall - and the
suspect? His best mate Danny. It's all going downhill from here.
The drama of football and friendship take to the pitch in this
action-packed sporting novel from top-selling author Paul Stewart.
Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant or dyslexic readers
aged 8+
It was a perfect day for a picnic. Hen picked the berries, Goose picked the apples, and Duck picked the pears. Then they set out for the picnic. But young viewers will quickly discover that Hen, Goose, and Duck are not the only ones who like berries, apples, and pears! And as the picnic basket gets lighter and lighter, they will be laughing harder and harder. Since the publication of Rosie's Walk in 1968, Pat Hutchins's name has been a household word wherever there are young lookers and listeners.
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Let's Play Football
(Board book)
Cottage Door Press; Ginger Swift; Illustrated by Kathryn Selbert
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Based on the true story of a boy in Brooklyn who became neighbors
and friends with his hero, Jackie Robinson. Stephen Satlow is an
eight-year-old boy living in Brooklyn, New York, which means he
only cares about one thing-the Dodgers. Steve and his father spend
hours reading the sports pages and listening to games on the radio.
Aside from an occasional run-in with his teacher, life is pretty
simple for Steve.But then Steve hears a rumor that an African
American family is moving to his all-Jewish neighborhood. It's 1948
and some of his neighbors are against it. Steve knows this is
wrong. His hero, Jackie Robinson, broke the color barrier in
baseball the year before.Then it happens -- Steve's new neighbor is
none other than Jackie Robinson! Steve is beyond excited about
living two doors down from the Robinson family. He can't wait to
meet Jackie. This is going to be the best baseball season yet! How
many kids ever get to become friends with their hero?
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Camp Famous
(Hardcover)
Jennifer Blecher
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R348
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If you could see with your eyes closed, would you use your power for good or for personal gain? That's what Henry has to decide in The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar, one of the seven short stories in this extraordinary collection. A boy who can talk to animals, a cunning hitchhiker, and a man who finds a fabulous fortune are only a few of the characters you'll meet. This clever mix of fact and fiction also includes the story of how master storyteller Roald Dahl became a writer.
Dana and the rest of the Raiders gymnastics team must learn how to
deal with their biggest rivals, the Superiors. When the Superiors
don't play fair, the Raiders learn a valuable lesson in
sportsmanship.
A joyful ode to the special bond between grandfathers and their
grandchildren, from acclaimed creators Shelly Becker and Dan
YaccarinoOne, two, Grandpa loves you.Three, four, rush to the
door.Five, six, camping trip.Seven, eight, best travel mate.A girl
and her grandfather strike out on an outdoor adventure in this
heartfelt rhyming picture book from acclaimed creators Shelly
Becker and Dan Yaccarino.
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