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Martina the beautiful cockroach doesn't know coffee beans about love and marriage. That's where her Cuban family comes in. While some of the Cucarachas offer her gifts to make her more attractive, only Abuela, her grandmother, gives her something really useful: un consejo incre b...le, some shocking advice.
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The first in a new series featuring King, a lovable dog who helps his girl Kayla solve the mystery of who sent letters, written in code, to Kayla and her friend, Mason. Full color.
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Kayla made peanut butter treats for Jillian's new puppy Thor. But now the treats are missing. How will Kayla and her dog, King, solve the mystery? Full color.
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Extraordinary hen P. Zonka spends her time taking in the beauty around her: the shiny green of the grass, the buttery yellows of the dandelions, the deep blue of the sky. The other hens cant understand why she never lays eggs like they do. Finally, P. Zonka gives in and lays an e...gg. To everyones delight, she produces a wondrous egg that contains all the colors and designs that she has stored in her creative imagination.
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The indomitable Little Rabbit is starting school and discovering the challenges of independence. Today is a special day. It is Little Rabbit's first day of school, and he has decided to bring along his favorite toy, Charlie Horse. The busy classroom is crowded with little rabbits... and lots of activities. His new teacher, Mrs. Morag, seems very happy to see him and Charlie Horse--that is, until Charlie Horse disrupts story time, dances on top of the desk during music time, and jumps into the cake batter at snack time. At the end of the day, even Little Rabbit realizes that Charlie Horse may not be ready for school after all. Harry Horse hits all the right notes in this gently humorous, reassuring story that depicts how children cope with a big transition. Young readers will identify easily with the young character's conflicting desires for independence and reassurance.
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When a boy is left in the care of his older sister, he begs her to read him his favorite book, but she is too absorbed in her own reading to pay him any attention. She won't be distracted, even when the boy finds a ravenous tiger hiding in his soup! His sister misses all the acti...on; only after the steamy beast is slain does she return to the table with her brother and finally agree to read to him. But is the tiger really gone?
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Every time Auntie Elsie comes to visit she gives Andy two big sloppy kisses. Kiss! Kiss! on the left cheek. Kiss! Kiss! on the right cheek. Yuck! Yuck! Andy says to himself. Andy is a fast runner. But not fast enough to outrun Auntie Elsie. Andy is good at hiding, but Auntie Elsi...e always finds him. When Auntie Elsie breaks her leg and stops coming to visit, Andy begins to miss Aunt Elsie and her sloppy kisses. Then one day, a taxi pulls by the gate and out come two crutches. Now its Andys turn to get Aunt Elsie. Kiss! Kiss! Hug! Hug! Kyle Mewburns story of an overly affectionate aunt will resonate with readers, who will instantly recognize the bond of love that unites the two characters. Ali Teo and John OReillys colorful and quirky illustrations, which combine freehand drawing and photographic collage, exaggerate the humor of the story.
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Enchanted prince or just a plain old frog? Pucker up, princesses! Theres only one way to find out Fairy tales are just storiesor so Princess Martha believes. But when her sisters meet a talking frog, theyre convinced that giving him the royal treatment will turn him into Prince C...harming. After all, thats what happens in their story books. Martha isnt so sure. The more she sees of Prince Ribbit, the more suspicious she becomes. Armed with the facts, Martha sets out to expose Prince Ribbit and prove to her sisters that just because its in a book doesn't mean its true. But before The End, Princess Martha might just learn that lesson for herself! Jonathan Emmetts clever twist on the The Frog Prince pits a spunky, bespectacled princess against a sly amphibian to teach a charming lesson on the pitfalls of trusting everything you read.
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This beginners guide offers a first glimpse into the natural world of fish. In this addition to the acclaimed About series, educator and author Cathryn Sill uses simple, easy-to-understand language to teach children the basic characteristics of what fish are, how they swim, breat...he, and reproduce, and the different ways they protect themselves from predators. With beautifully detailed, realistic paintings, noted wildlife illustrator John Sill introduces readers to the diversity of the fish population, from an Arctic char to a Porcupine fish. An afterword provides further details on the fish featured and inspires young readers to learn more.
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A young boy named Tim is accused of lying when he tells his parents that a ninja ate the last piece of cake and a sunburned crocodile landed on the roof, so he figures out a way to prove that he is telling the truth.
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