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Imagine if you lived in the White House The first book centers
around three of Theodore Roosevelt's children, Kermit, Ethel and
Archie. Their mother is away and they are left in the charge of a
comical nanny named Mrs. Duffit and their President father, who is
very preoccupied with the visit from a quirky Russian Ambassador,
Count Cassini. Eager to keep the children out of trouble, President
Roosevelt sends his children on a treasure hunt--just like Treasure
Island, only in the White House. There are mysteries popping out of
Dolley Madison paintings and strange goings-on in the attic--and
the result is a rollicking good time and a crash course in American
history too. Ron Kidd has masterfully adapted the script from the
original play into a novel for us, and Ard Hoyt's playful
illustrations are interspersed throughout.
A young girl and her lovable dog, Lulu, are the best of friends.
They play games together, explore their neighborhood, and even
cuddle up to read bedtime stories each night. Lulu is the best dog
a girl could ever hope for, but when she grows older and gradually
becomes weak, the little girl must face the sad possibility of
losing her dear friend, and inevitably, cope with the death of her
canine companion. Though she is deeply saddened by Lulu's passing
and misses her very much, over time the little girl discovers that
the sweet memory of her beloved Lulu will live on forever... in her
heart.
With realistic, hopeful illustrations by Ard Hoyt, this tender
tale offers an accessible lens to young children learning to
understand and cope with the mixed emotions that come with the loss
of a loved one.
What would it be like if you lived in the White House? Dee Dee,
Jose, and Annie are about to find out When their class takes a
field trip to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, the three accidentally
knock George Washington out of his portrait and into real life,
which turns their everyday tour into an unexpected adventure As
they try to get the nation's first President back into his
painting, the kids come across other famous White House residents,
including Abraham and Mary Todd Lincoln, Dolley Madison, and Jackie
Kennedy. Through their madcap journey, they realize that the White
House isn't just a tourist attraction--it's also a home.
In her second adventure, the mostly sweet, but sometimes sour,
Wisteria Jane Hummell returns with her dog Bingo for more fun and
mischief. When Momma's teacups get broken Wisteria blames Bingo,
but is it the right thing to do? Wisteria learns a lesson in taking
responsibility, one that other children can relate to.
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Love The Baby (Hardcover)
Steven Layne; Illustrated by Ard Hoyt
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R424
R343
Discovery Miles 3 430
Save R81 (19%)
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"Layne's take on the familiar theme is sweet and direct enough even
for young children to grasp the pictures pair nicely with the
straightforward text, giving it a zesty layer of humor." --Booklist
Older siblings are notorious for reluctantly welcoming home a new
bundle of joy, and many parents know the difficulty of teaching the
firstborn to "love the baby." In this new picture book by the
award-winning team of Steven Layne and Ard Hoyt, the refrain of
"looooove the baby" is repeated often enough for it to eventually
come true for the once insecure and spiteful older brother. The
transition occurs when Baby cries and cries one night-and no one
comes to help. Awakened by the cries, the older brother comes to
Baby's rescue. He makes Baby giggle and sing and builds a giant
tower of blocks. He reads Baby his favorite book. Once Baby is
finally asleep, the big brother notices with pride that he really
does love the baby after all Parents and teachers alike will
appreciate how this book lightly and humorously approaches such a
weighty subject for children awaiting a new sibling. The colorful
illustrations of bunnies allow kids of all backgrounds and ages to
relate and recognize themselves in the story.
Say hello to the mostly sweet, but sometimes sour, Wisteria Jane
Hummell. Named after her mother's favorite flower, Wisteria Jane
sees the world in her own special way. She tells her friends that
her favorite color is ""rainbow."" She loves jumping in mud puddles
and she desperately wants a pet unicorn. Wisteria Jane's days are
filled with adventures, giggles, bumps, bruises, and some important
life lessons. In her first adventure, Wisteria Jane learns how to
be a thoughtful friend as she hones the skill of being honest
without adding the ""not so nice"" truths she is so tempted to
share. Through Wisteria Jane's experiences, children learn
important lessons about honesty, friendship, and people's feelings.
Age focus: 3-8.
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