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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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
* "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.
Henry and Mudge fans will love this carry-along Ready-to-Read boxed
set with the first six books in the series
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!
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.
Nigel Chipmunk lives in a cozy little cottage on Thimbleberry Lane, and he has wonderful neighbors who are always up for a visit or an adventure. With heartwarming illustrations and old-fashioned charm, this oh-so-gentle storybook is perfect for a snuggly read-aloud and to be shared with the dearest of friends!
In a rainbow-colored station wagon that smelled like a real car, the relatives came. When they arrived, they hugged and hugged from the kitchen to the front room. All summer they tended the garden and ate up all the strawberries and melons. They plucked banjos and strummed guitars. When they finally had to leave, they were sad, but not for long. They all knew they would be together next summer.
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?
The world becomes an extraordinary place when viewed through the
eyes of a scarecrow.
The first book in the acclaimed easy-to-read series featuring Henry and his lovable 180-pound dog, Mudge.
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.
Mr. Putter wants to paint his porch. He has a bucket of pink paint,
a big brush, and some rags. And he has Tabby to keep him company.
Everything is perfect, until a squirrel scampers onto the porch and
catches Tabby's eye. . . . |
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