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Prepare your little one for their first day of preschool or
kindergarten with this uplifting board book from the Empowerment
series!I fit just right in every chair.With toys and books for me
to share.Reassuring rhyming text introduces preschoolers to their
first day of school where a welcoming teacher, a cheery classroom,
and new friends await! The Empowerment series addresses the small
victories of growing up and starting to embrace the world on their
own terms with encouraging text and retro-fresh illustrations.
Celebrate the milestones of toddlerhood with the whole series.
Why do animals make the noises they do? You may not have known it,
but its all thanks to an old man named Noah, who once upon a time
built an ark. Noah is trying to build an ark, but with the snakes
quacking, the beavers crowing, and the pigs howling, he cant get
anything done.
When General George Washington meets a Jewish soldier lighting
Hanukkah candles he gets inspiration from the story of how a small
band of Jewish fighters defeated a powerful army. Sydney Taylor
Award Winner
Enter the enchanting world of mythical creatures and explore the
history behind them in this beautifully illustrated compendium for
kids aged 7 to 9. You'll meet an incredible cast of mind-boggling
fictional animals from all around the world. Say hello to Bigfoot
in the forests of North America and learn about the Native American
traditions that inspired its story. Voyage to Japan to meet
kitsune, supernatural nine-tailed foxes that can turn into humans.
And jump onboard an ancient storm-battered ship to learn why
mermaids were the last thing a sailor wanted to see... Learn about
the societies that spawned these legendary creatures, from Ancient
Greece to the indigenous tribes of Australia, and find out what the
beasts tell us about the people who created them. From narwhal
tusks inspiring the legend of unicorns, to dinosaur bones creating
rumours of dragons, there is an interesting story behind every
magical beast. Mythical Beasts and Magical Creatures tells you
everything you need to know about supernatural animals great and
small. Perfect for fans of Harry Potter and other fantasy tales,,
this is the only kids' guide to magical creatures that tells you
the history behind the mythology.
Discover the incredible life story of Barack Obama, who became the
first African American president of the USA. This popular biography
series from DK goes beyond the basic facts, to share with children
the true life stories of history's most interesting and inspiring
people. Young readers can enjoy learning all about Barack Obama,
famous for his meteoric rise to the presidency of the most powerful
country in the world - the USA. Follow the story of how Obama
realised his dreams - a story of success, resilience, and
perseverance, to become one of the most admired leaders the world
has ever seen. Discover Barack's fight against racial and social
injustices, hardships and setbacks in his early career, and his
personal happiness when marrying Michelle. Colourful photographs
and beautiful hand-drawn illustrations go alongside exciting text
to create an engaging book that children will immerse themselves
in. Learn about Barack Obama in this biography for children ages
8+, featuring: - Obama's tale chapter by chapter, unveiling not
just the facts, but also what he was thinking and feeling in his
own words - 12 narrative chapters, plus full-page quotes and photo
galleries scattered throughout the book, keeping reluctant readers
engaged - Full-colour photographs and hand-drawn illustrations,
along with maps, quotes, and a reference section, a timeline of
Barack's life, a quiz, and a glossary of key terms - An educational
biography that's part of the collectable Life Stories series Part
of the fascinating Life Stories biography collection, this series
is about amazing people who have shaped our world, that children
aged 8 and upwards will enjoy collecting. Children can learn all
about Barack Obama's remarkable journey, from his unsettled early
childhood, through to his struggle to find a meaningful first job
as a young man in this gripping true life story to inspire young
readers.
Have you ever wondered what Santa did before he was Santa? When Santa was young and needed a job, no one was looking for a man in a red suit to deliver gifts on Christmas. So Santa tried just about everything -- from a chimney sweep to a postman to a circus performer. But none of these worked out. It wasn't until he met a group of elves who helped him use all his special talents, that Santa was able to find his dream job.
Santa has the best job he can think of -- brining presents each
Christmas to children all around the world. Every year he prepares
for his trip: He trims his beard, takes a bath, gets dressed, and
packs up his sleigh fort he long night ahead. But there are always
a few unexpected delays that make things a little hectic. Muckle,
one of the elves who helps Santa, thinks he can come up with a more
efficient way of delivering the toys -- a method that won't involve
Santa at all.
Violet is a young snake who likes to play with the other animals in
the forest. But when spring arrives, her friends get very busy
making presents for Mother's Day. Violet is glad everyone's working
so hard, but what can she do for her own mother? Without arms or
legs or teeth, she can't make gifts as the other animals can. Then
Violet discovers that there is one thing she can do that's
different-and comes up with the most original gift of all!
Children and parents alike will delight in this joyous declaration
of toddler independence. This book celebrates the feats of growing
out of babyhood and starting to embrace the world on your own
terms. Whether it's being tall enough to reach a high shelf or
brave enough to splash in the waves, Krensky and Gillingham address
the small victories that come with growing just a little bit older.
Energentic text and retro-fresh illustrations celebrate this
important developmental stage with charm and relevance. Note:
illustrations are in the style of vintage screen prints, with
imperfect variations in color and texture. Praise for I Can Do It
Myself "Short and satisfying, these 'empowering celebrations' of
burgeoning independence will encourage small children to see how
far they've already come." -The Wall Street Journal "Krensky
celebrates the increasing independence of toddlers and their pride
of accomplishment." -The Horn Book Awards The Canadian Children's
Book Centre's Best Books for Kids & Teens - Spring 2013 Toronto
Public Library system's "First & Best" Reading Program
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I Know a Lot! (Board book)
Stephen Krensky; Illustrated by Sara Gillingham
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This third book in this series celebrates the feats of growing out
of toddlerhood with increased knowledge. Whether comparing heavy
rocks to lighter flowers, or noting that the sunlight delineates
the day from the night, Krensky and Gillingham acknowledge the
"small wins" of understanding the world just a little bit more.
Full color.
A Junior Library Guild Selection Story of MVP and Hall-of-Famer
"Hammerin" Hank Greenberg, one of the greatest hitters of all time
In 1934 young Hank Greenberg had his dream job--playing first base
for the Detroit Tigers. Unlike some other Jewish baseball players
of that time, Hank had not changed his name to disguise his
Jewishness--he was not going to pretend he was something he wasn't.
But there were many people who did not want to see a Jewish
baseball player on the field. They booed and jeered and called him
names, and most of his teammates were just standing by and letting
it happen. But Hank knew what he liked--baseball. So he played his
best, kept quiet, and let his batting average speak for him
instead. In 1934, however, when the Tigers were leading the league,
both Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur fell on game days. Hank consulted
a local rabbi, and decided he could play on Rosh Hashanah, a day of
celebration, but refused to play on Yom Kippur. He went to
synagogue services instead. The Tigers lost that game, and Hank was
blamed by many fans. A poem in the newspaper, however, recognized
Hank's achievements and that, despite everything, more people were
coming to accept him as a Jewish baseball player. "We shall miss
him on the field and shall miss him at the bat. But he's true to
his religion, and I honor him for that!" An end note with
historical photo explains more about Hank's baseball career as the
first Jewish superstar in American team sports. In the face of
prejudice, "let it spur you on to greater achievement, rather than
accept and be licked by it." --Hank Greenberg
In this kids biography, discover the inspiring story of Nelson Mandela, who became the first black president of South Africa after spending 27 years in prison.
In 1964, Nelson Mandela was sentenced to a lifetime in jail. His crime? Attempting to overthrow a government that openly discriminated against its black citizens. After spending 27 years behind bars, Mandela was released, allowing him to continue his struggle for equality in South Africa-and to become the country's first black president. In this biography book for kids ages 8-11, learn all about Mandela's incredible life, his fight against apartheid, and how he helped bring peace to his nation.
This new biography series from DK goes beyond the basic facts to tell the true life stories of history's most interesting people. Full-colour photographs and hand-drawn illustrations complement thoughtfully written, age-appropriate text to create an engaging book children will enjoy reading. Definition boxes, information sidebars, maps, inspiring quotes, and other nonfiction text features add depth, and a handy reference section at the back makes this the one biography series everyone will want to collect. Each book also includes an author's introduction letter, a glossary, and an index.
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I Am So Brave! (Board book)
Stephen Krensky; Illustrated by Sara Gillingham
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This fourth book in the empowerment series celebrates the feats of
growing out of toddlerhood with courage and success. Whether it's
petting a dog or waving good-bye to a parent, Krensky and
Gillingham address the "small wins" of growing just a little bit
braver. Young children and their parents will revel in the
encouraging text and the vintage screen-print-style illustrations.
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Ben Franklin (Hardcover)
Stephen Krensky; Illustrated by Bobbie Houser
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Discover the incredible life story of Anne Frank, the courageous
young writer who hid from the Nazis during World War II. Anne
Frank's diary is read by children and adults worldwide. It tells
two stories: one of an extraordinary young girl living in hiding
during one of the most fearsome times in history, and one of a
relatable young girl facing the same questions and troubles that
kids come up against today. Learn how both sides of this puzzle
made up the person who is Anne Frank. Meet her family and friends,
explore "The Annex" where they hid, and see her story put in
historical context alongside information about World War II and the
Holocaust, and Hitler and Nazi Germany. Developed in consultation
with literacy and subject experts, this new biography series goes
beyond the basic facts to tell the true life stories of history's
most interesting people. Full-color photographs and hand-drawn
illustrations complement thoughtfully written, age-appropriate text
to create books children will enjoy reading and referencing for
school projects and reports. Definition boxes, information
sidebars, maps, quotes, and other nonfiction text features add
depth, and a handy reference section at the back makes this a
series every teacher and librarian will want to collect. Each book
includes an author's introduction letter as well as a glossary,
timeline, family tree, quiz, and index.
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Amelia Earhart (Hardcover)
Stephen Krensky; Illustrated by Bobbie Houser
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Illustrated in black and white New chapter book series features Arthur and friends in sports action! Despite all their efforts, Arthur and his friends can't seem to convince Binky that warming up before a baseball game is important. But after making fun of all his teammates' warnings, Binky injures himself. Then he starts to feel left out while he's on the sidelines. Will he find a way to contribute to the team from the bench? Presented in chapter-book format, for children who are ready to read on their own, this tale of team spirit will surely be a hit among Arthur fans. Check out the whole Arthur Good Sports Series!
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Casey Jones (Paperback)
Stephen Krensky; Illustrated by Mark Schroder
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Casey Jones was the most famous railroad engineer there ever was.
Casey had one hang up. He had to be on time. He expected his trains
to be on time too. One night Casey was asked to drive a train that
was far behind schedule. He got that train running as fast as she
could go. Would Casey make it on time? Hop on board and find out
what made this railroad engineer an American hero in this
fast-paced tale.
How many bones are there in the human body? Which bone is the longest? Or the smallest? Without bones, you would be a blob, like a jellyfish or a worm. Our bones support us and protect our insides. They work together with our muscles to allow us to do all the things we do! So when you think of your bones, say "Thank you!"
This simple Step 1 introduction teaches young readers these facts and many more about the skeleton inside each of us!
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