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Henry and Mudge fans will love this carry-along Ready-to-Read boxed
set with the first six books in the series
It is fall and juicy things are growing in Mr. Putter's
backyard--apples, tomatoes, and pears. Mr. Putter dreams of all the
juicy things he loves to eat, but most of all, he dreams of pear
jelly. There's only one problem--cranky legs keep him from climbing
up to pick the pears. His ingenious solution will have young
readers cheering him on.
The joyous room-by-room presentation of a cozy house offers readers a welcoming tour in this story about why home is such a special place. Full-color illustrations.
John Dante is seventeen when the Japanese bomb Pearl Harbor, and he
wants to fight for his country. But then he falls head over heels
for Ginny Burton, who is against all war, and his beliefs are
suddenly questioned. Rather than be judged a traitor or a coward,
though, John enlists--a decision that changes his life
forever.
A beautiful and poignant meditation on what makes a home from Newbery Medalist Cynthia Rylant. There are so many things, both big and small, that make a place feel like home. Home is where you might have a special nickname or a special toy. It’s where you might have a snack or a nap or a bath—or all three! Whether home is a city apartment or a country cottage, it’s a place you want to return to again and again. Celebrate all kinds of homes—and all kinds of families—in this cozy, lushly illustrated ode to the universal feeling of being at home.
From acclaimed and beloved creators Cynthia Rylant and Sergio Ruzzier comes a cozy and quirky picture book that reminds us of all the wonderful things we have to be thankful for. We give thanks for apple trees and bushes filled with roses. We give thanks for nice warm soup and fires to warm our toeses. Follow two sweet friends as they zip around town talking to all their pals about the things they love. The pair may even have a plan cooking to show everyone their gratitude! With its themes of thankfulness and inclusion, this playfully illustrated story is the perfect read for Thanksgiving--or for any day of the year.
In a lighthouse by the ocean, Seabold, a dog, and Pandora, a cat, live with their three little mice children, Whistler, Lila, and Tiny. One day, Lila and Whistler decide they want to investigate the mysterious forest that stands near their home. What adventures could be waiting between those trees? Brother and sister ask permission to go exploring and discover not only adventure and enchantment but also a new friend!
* "Few have the grace and exuberance of this lovely collaboration of Rylant's evocative words and Stringer's entrancing paintings." --Booklist, starred review Cynthia Rylant's lyrical descriptions of the sights and feelings evoked by falling snow blend gorgeously with the rich and beautiful world created by Lauren Stringer's illustrations, in which a young girl, her friend, and her grandmother enjoy the many things a snowy day has to offer.
From Newbery Medalist Cynthia Rylant and acclaimed illustrator Mark Teague comes Poppleton, a posh and persnickety pig with friends and adventure abound! Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humor, and full-color artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow!Meet Poppleton -- he's the new pig in town! He makes friends with his new neighbor, Cherry Sue. He goes to the library every Monday to read adventure stories. And he helps his friend Fillmore take his medicine when he is sick. This Acorn edition contains brand-new content, including story prompts and how-to-draw pages!
In November, the air grows cold and the earth and all its creatures
prepare for winter. Animals seek food and shelter, and people
gather together to celebrate their blessings with family and
friends.
Mr. Putter gets an old cat to share his life with him.
The world becomes an extraordinary place when viewed through the
eyes of a scarecrow.
Mr. Putter is sure he is too old for birthday celebrations. And
that means he's also too old for model planes and balloons and
candles and cake. So on his special day, he invites Mrs. Teaberry
and Zeke over for a quiet cup of tea. But--good heavens --what
could "possibly" be taking them so long to arrive?
Mr. Putter can't imagine why anyone would need to know one hundred ways to cook beans. His neighbour Mrs. Teaberry can, and she says a cooking class will be something new and fun for them to do. Mr. Putter isn't so sure - he'd much rather think about an ice cream soda than all those beans. But Mrs. Teaberry has a way of talking him into things. It turns out that learning one hundred ways to cook beans might be more exciting than Mr. Putter ever expected. With his cat, Tabby, and Mrs. Teaberry's dog, Zeke, at the class with them, everything takes a chaotic turn when Zeke bites into something surprising - and beans go flying!
Newbery Medalist Cynthia Rylant's lyrical descriptions of the sights and feelings evoked by falling snow blend gorgeously with the rich and beautiful world created by Lauren Stringer's illustrations, in which a young girl, her friend, and her grandmother enjoy the many things a snowy day has to offer.
Fall is filled with fun for Poppleton, the posh and persnickety pig created by Newbery Medalist Cynthia Rylant and acclaimed illustrator Mark Teague! Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humor, and full-color artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow!Autumn has arrived for Poppleton! He meets geese flying south for winter. He goes shopping for a brand-new coat. And he has a delicious pancake breakfast with his friend Cherry Sue!This Acorn edition contains brand-new content, including story prompts and how-to-draw pages!
In this animal adventure from Newbery Medal-winning author Cynthia Rylant, Stumpy Squirrel has just settled into a new nest in a magnificent pin oak in Gooseberry Park. It's the perfect spot for her babies to be born When they arrive healthy and strong, Stumpy's three good friends--a Labrador retriever, a wise hermit crab, and a bat who eats Chinese food--are thrilled. But after a terrible ice storm destroys the pin oak, Stumpy disappears. It takes a special combination of courage, humor, and tenacity for Stumpy's friends to rescue her babies and bring her home again. Arthur Howard's black-and-white illustrations illuminate the companions' adventures throughout.
birds that fly through the sky and peaches that grow on trees, spiders spinning webs and cats napping in windows, fresh-baked bread and new-fallen snow. and then there's the most wonderful thing of all -- you!
How much do you have to give up to find yourself? When Pete first sets eyes the Man, he's convinced he's an ax murderer. But at the revival meeting, Pete discovers that the Man is actually a savior of souls, and Pete has been waiting all his life to be saved. It's not something Pete's parents can understand. Certainly his best friend, Rufus, an avowed athiest, doesn't understand. But Pete knows he can't imagine life without the Man. So when the Man invites Pete to join him on his mission, how can Pete say no -- even if it means leaving behind everything he's ever loved? |
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