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A Gift for Sophie (Hardcover)
Gilles Vigneault; Illustrated by Stephane Jorisch; Contributions by Martha Wainwright
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R269
Discovery Miles 2 690
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Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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In this touching, poetic story set by the seaside, Old Man Tom
teaches Sophie and Emilio the importance of seeing the world
through their hearts. Presenting children with profound messages
about friendship and gifts as well as old age and continuity, the
book and accompanying CD offers a heartwarming perspective for the
whole family. In addition to a production of the narrated story,
the CD includes nine songs ranging from "A Friend That I Like" and
"It's in the Nature of Things" to "I Have a Nest Full" and "The Old
Man's House."
"...a beautiful book with a beautiful message...the book shows
young children how easy it is to be kind through small acts and in
simple ways..."-R.J. Palacio, author of the #1 New York Times
bestseller Wonder What Does It Mean to Be Kind? is a rare kindness
book for children because it uses a proactive, not reactive,
introduction to a conversation about kindness. Part of the
award-winning What Does It Mean to Be...? series, What Does It Mean
to Be Kind? explains the idea of kindness in an accessible and
understandable way. Being kind means... Smiling at the new student
in class. Giving someone a compliment. Celebrating the differences
in others. When the girl in the red hat finds the courage to be
kind to the new student in class, her kindness spreads. Kind act by
kind act, her whole community experiences the magical shift that
happens when everyone understands-and acts on-what it means to be
kind. What Does it Mean to Be Kind? is a teacher must-have for the
classroom, and for parents in search of kindness and feelings books
for children. More Awards for What Does It Mean to Be Kind?2015
Moonbeam Gold Medalist
Meet Betty Bunny, a loveable handful nobunny can resist.
From author Michael B. Kaplan, creator of Disney's T.V. show "Dog
with a Blog, "comes the debut picture book of the "Betty Bunny"
series. It's a story about patience--seen through the eyes of a
precocious preschooler.
Betty Bunny is the youngest in her family of rabbits and she's
just discovering the important things in life, like chocolate cake.
She declares, "I am going to marry chocolate cake" and takes a
piece to school with her in her pocket. Mom values healthy eating
and tells Betty Bunny she needs patience when it comes to dessert.
But Betty Bunny doesn't want patience, she wants chocolate cake In
this funny tribute to chocolate lovers (and picky eaters), Betty
Bunny's charming perspective on patience will be recognizable to
anyone with a preschooler in their life.
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Emi And Mini (Hardcover)
Hanako Masutani; Illustrated by Stephane Jorisch
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R597
R524
Discovery Miles 5 240
Save R73 (12%)
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Ships in 9 - 15 working days
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Preschooler Betty Bunny is back and testing her limits. Luckily,
she is a loveable handful nobunny can resist.
This hardcover picture book in the Betty Bunny series is by author
Michael B. Kaplan, creator of Disney's T.V. series "Dog with a
Blog."
Betty Bunny doesn't know why she can only buy one toy in the toy
store when she wants them all. Her family tells Betty Bunny she
can't have everything she wants and come up with a lesson to teach
her the value of money and spending limits. But the precocious
bunny comes up with a hilarious loophole. Betty Bunny's preschool
perspective and negotiating skills will leave you in stitches.
This vibrant, engaging assortment offers children an entertaining
introduction to the French language. From stories of friendship,
family, discovery, and self-esteem to silly, snappy songs of
one-of-a-kind barnyard animals, lullabies, and segments of
classical music, children tune in to a variety of musical styles
and multicultural experiences. The accompanying CDs provide
children an opportunity to hear the pronunciation of the words and
sing along as they learn the language. Young Leo sets off to
discover the world--the five peninsulas near his seaside home. His
mother approves, knowing Leo will finally meet the eccentric
friends of his father who disappeared at sea. After all Leo's old
enough to be "the captain of his own boat" as the song he likes to
sing goes. In addition to featuring a production of the narrated
story, the accompanying CD presents 11 tunes ranging from "Faire un
bateau" (Making a Boat) and "La vie de matelot" (The Life of a
Sailor) to "Larguer les amarres" (Cast Off) sung by noted French
and Canadian singers such as Robert Charlebois and Diane Dufresne.
Betty Bunny is the youngest in her family of rabbits, and she's
just discovering the important things in life, like chocolate cake.
She declares, "I am going to marry chocolate cake," and takes a
piece to school with her in her pocket. Mum values healthy eating
and tells Betty Bunny she needs patience when it comes to dessert.
But Betty Bunny doesn't want patience, she wants chocolate cake! In
this funny tribute to chocolate lovers (and picky eaters), Betty
Bunny's charming perspective on patience will be recognisable to
anyone with a pre-schooler in their life.
This vibrant, engaging assortment offers children an entertaining
introduction to the French language. From stories of friendship,
family, discovery, and self-esteem to silly, snappy songs of
one-of-a-kind barnyard animals, lullabies, and segments of
classical music, children tune in to a variety of musical styles
and multicultural experiences. The accompanying CDs provide
children an opportunity to hear the pronunciation of the words and
sing along as they learn the language. The lush, color-washed line
drawings in the book focus on the whimsical title-song "Comptine en
mode zen" (Nursery Rhyme in Zen Mode) that tells the tale of an
improbable group of musicians who come together to play their
instruments in old Kyoto. The curious cast includes cane-wielding
Joe from Cajun land, his kimono-clad Japanese wife, their Spanish
friends, a little boy with a high-pitched voice, and a Buddhist
monk. Sixteen additional songs on the accompanying CD introduce
zany-crazy characters such as the old lady who snorts like a hog in
"La mere a Maillard" (Maillard's Mother) and a rooster who serves
eggs for breakfast in "Les quatre oeufs" (The Four Eggs).
This vibrant, engaging assortment offers children an entertaining
introduction to the French language. From stories of friendship,
family, discovery, and self-esteem to silly, snappy songs of
one-of-a-kind barnyard animals, lullabies, and segments of
classical music, children tune in to a variety of musical styles
and multicultural experiences. The accompanying CDs provide
children an opportunity to hear the pronunciation of the words and
sing along as they learn the language. In this touching, poetic
story set by the seaside, Old Man Tom teaches Sophie and Emilio the
importance of seeing the world through their hearts. In addition to
a production of the narrated story, the CD offers nine songs
ranging from "Un ami que j'aime" (A Friend That I Like) and "C'est
dans la nature des choses" (It's in the Nature of Things) to "J'en
ai plein le nid" (I Have a Nest Full) and "La maison du Bonhomme"
(The Old Man's House).
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The Riddlemaster (Hardcover)
Kevin Crossley-Holland; Illustrated by Stephane Jorisch
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R362
R303
Discovery Miles 3 030
Save R59 (16%)
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Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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