In the 1950s, Californians invented skateboarding so they could surf on land. Roller skate wheels were attached to flat boards. Young readers will learn all about the sport of skateboarding, from the equipment required to its evolution into an extreme sport. Blastoff! Series
Upbeat, funny and irresistibly singable, this song was made famous by John Denver and now made doubly delightful by Christopher Canyon's illustrations. Especially if you listen along with Denver, kids will say, play it again! It is all about the cousins, the chicken pie, four hound dogs and a piggy, but as the song says, the best darn thing about Grandmas house was her great big feather bed. Vince Gill put it in a nutshell: "It just makes sense--John Denver and kids!"
This diary reveals the secret hopes and dreams of a rather green and warty toad. Although his life is slightly damp and dull, it is his great hope that one day he will meet a princess and that one kiss will change his life.Meanwhile there is babysitting to do, and friends to meet at ‘The Knot’, where everyone has a good croak.
This diary reveals the secret hopes and fears of a wolf. Who would imagine that Little Red Riding Hood terrifies him? Who would guess that he sings the Bark Chorale each Tuesday with the rest of the wolf pack? And who would think that he is about to taste fame and fortune – big time!
This diary records the problems of a lady with lots of feet and lots of shoes. She needs fluffy slippers to wear when she curls up with a good book. She needs wellingtons to wear when she fetches lunch from the garden. And best of all, beautiful sandals to dance in at the club. But when she loses a sandal, and is forced to miss the fun, she has no idea that someone will find the shoe and change her life for ever.
This diary records the recipes of Father Bear, who loves cooking. He spends a lot of time in the kitchen thinking up vegetable dishes that will make his son healthy and strong. But Baby Bear is fussy and goes off to school each day with his lunch box full of leftover food from breakfast. However – is he really eating it all up?
Humour and comic characters aim to encourage children to write and illustrate their own diaries.
Humour and comic characters aim to encourage children to write and illustrate their own diaries.
Humour and comic characters aim to encourage children to write and illustrate their own diaries
Many foods have the same color, but do they have the same taste?
Many people work in my neighborhood. They make my town a nice place to live.
Some maps can show small places, and some maps can show you the whole world! Let's read some maps.
My new school is different from my old school, but it is also the same in some ways!
Everyone has a birthday. Young or old, we all like to celebrate with friends and family.
Signs help us stay safe and find our way. Do you know how to read the signs?
I like sports, reading, music, and more. There are many things I can do!
I like to help those who need it. Learn how you can make people feel better, too.
When I get older, I can help people in many ways. What will I be?
Some pets can fly and some pets can swim. Some have four legs and some have two. What pet do you like best?
Solids are all around. Solids can be made of many materials. Can you spot a solid?
From eating right to getting enough sleep, there are many ways to take care of you. Find out how you can stay well.
Meet animals that live in the rain forest. Find out what they like to eat and how they get their food.
