Mr. Thatcher has been working to build the perfect house. And working. And working . . . and so, quite by accident, the house grows and grows in size. But it never seems quite like home. When a crowd of characters from his storybook neighborhood show up looking for a place to stay, Mr. Thatcher cries "It's not perfect yet! You don't want to stay here!" But soon he finds that what makes a house a perfect home has nothing to do with the craftsmanship and everything to do with the friends and family inside it.
Jack longs to be a pirate. He loves everything about the job, from the peacefulness of the ocean to the opportunity to make new friends to the excitement of exotic travel. Jack also loves to dance, from the graceful glide of the glissade to the energetic leap of the grand jeté; to the controlled kick of the grand battement. In fact, Jack often dances as he does his pirate apprentice chores. Unfortunately, Captain Squinty Eye's number one pirate-ship rule is PIRATES DON'T DANCE. Dancing is too silly and not fitting for a rough, tough pirate. What will it take for Jack to convince Captain Squinty Eye that dancing is not a bad thing, and may even help Jack be a better pirate? Or will Jack and his dreams get tossed overboard? An empowering and relatable story about staying true to yourself and following your dreams. Back matter includes explanations of dance movements, as well as definitions of pirate speak.
On a cold winter's night under a starry sky, a dozen snowmen swoop down into a woodland glen. With a swing and a glide, they waltz in pairs, moving gracefully along a frozen river to a one-two-three tempo. Wearing top hats and colorful mittens, the snowmen bump, spin, and laugh as they make their way to dance on a frozen pond in a clearing. But wait, who is tramping down the hill and into the very same space? A dozen penguins, with their gleaming eyes and red bowties, march into the clearing, interrupting the dance. It's a collision on ice. What a disaster! How can both groups share the same space? What will it take to sort out this kerfuffle to the satisfaction of both parties? Told in lyrical text with contrasting rhythms, this fun read-aloud offers a subtle lesson in cooperation for readers of all ages. Back matter includes song and sheet music, as well as a finger dance activity.
There is nothing like an auntie's love. This sweet story celebrates the special bond between auntie and her little bunny at Christmas time. With a bedtime-friendly singsong rhythm and adorable holiday illustrations, this book is sure to charm children and aunties alike!
Luna longs for a pet but the apartment building where she and her family live has a very strict NO PETS! policy. Not even goldfish are allowed. While her friends try to help with alternate pet suggestions, none interest Luna. Almost ready to give up, Luna spies in the trash something small, something green, something someone has discarded--a wilted plant. Perfect! Luna names her new pet Stephanie, confident she can nurse the plant back to health. When others question Stephanie's suitability as a pet, Luna's devotion is unwavering. She knows Stephanie is perfect just as she is. But will Luna's love and care be enough to bring Stephanie to full health? And what are those strange bumps growing on her? Brought to life with warm, expressive artwork, this charming story of one young girl's belief, determination, and out-of-the-box thinking is perfect for anyone who has ever wished for a pet, only to be told no. Back matter includes tips on how to grow your own "Stephanie."
Miss Mary is beloved by her students. She makes learning enjoyable and easy, and her brightly colored knitwear brings a smile to everyone's face. Walking to school on the last day before the Christmas break, Miss Mary envisions all the fun students will have at recess. They'll make snow angels, build snowmen, and play other winter games. But recess isn't fun. No one wants to play. The snow is cold and the children don't have any mittens. Not to worry, thinks Miss Mary. She will knit mittens for her students as a Christmas surprise. But the store has run out of yarn, with no more deliveries before Christmas. Oh dear, where can Miss Mary find the yarn to knit mittens for her students? The clock is ticking on this holiday surprise. Brought to life in charming colorful artwork, this uplifting and gratifying story of generosity and love reminds readers of all ages that the best gifts come straight from the heart.
Emergent readers learn the letters of the alphabet and popular items that start with each letter. Both uppercase and lowercase examples of each letter appear alongside the corresponding item. Carefully crafted text uses high-frequency words, repetitive sentence patterns, and strong visual references to support emergent readers, ensuring reading success by making sure they aren’t facing too many challenges at once.
Emergent readers learn to spot and identify colors while also learning popular kinds of insects. Carefully crafted text uses high-frequency words, repetitive sentence patterns, and strong visual references to support emergent readers, ensuring reading success by making sure they aren’t facing too many challenges at once.
Our bodies! Our amazing, astounding, and all-around awesome bodies! Bodies come in all shapes, sizes, and colors, and can do extraordinary things. Our bodies are uniquely our own yet they connect us to the world around us in so many ways. Through playful rhymes and colorful engaging artwork, all the things that make our bodies special--from the texture of our hair to the color of our eyes--are celebrated. This sweet and inclusive book encourages young readers to acknowledge and accept differences, and offers the perfect opportunity to open up conversations about body acceptance. Every body is different and all bodies are good. Back matter includes tips and conversation starters for parents and educators to use with children.
From the boiler to the coupling, build a little train along with an engineer and her workers. This rhyming story will have readers chugging along with the team as the train takes shape. Just don't forget the caboose! Woot woot!
From a mischief of mice and a shiver of sharks to a caravan of camels and a rhumba of rattlesnakes, animals from around the globe gather a group and sashay, swim, slither, or sail through this party of animal plurals. The only question is "What to call this animal arcade? This critter convention? This zigzag zoo? This purring and preening parade?"
There once was a king who loved to sing. It was his very favorite thing. But could a bee sting prevent his ability to sing? Find out in this fun and quirky story that teaches early readers lots of “ing” words! The expertly crafted text uses this rhyming pattern along with strong picture cues to help early readers get the reading practice they need.
Marco is a cute baby whale. He loves to eat fish, but what about kale? Find out in this fun and quirky tale that teaches early readers lots of “ale” words! The expertly crafted text uses this rhyming pattern along with strong picture cues to help early readers get the reading practice they need.
Freddy is a knight. Sadly, his suit is too tight. Even with all his might, can he fight a dragon wearing a suit that’s too tight? Find out in this fun and quirky story that teaches early readers lots of “ight” words! The expertly crafted text uses this rhyming pattern along with strong picture cues to help early readers get the reading practice they need.
Jack has a pet duck named Zack. Quack! Quack! Zack wants a snack. There is a little black shack. Will Jack find a snack in the shack? Find out in this fun and quirky story that teaches early readers lots of “ack” words! The expertly crafted text uses this rhyming pattern along with strong picture cues to help early readers get the reading practice they need.
Ann isn’t having any luck! Her truck is stuck in the muck. Sitting in the muck is a small, yellow duck. And is there also a buck? Find out in this fun and quirky story that teaches early readers lots of “uck” words! The expertly crafted text uses this rhyming pattern along with strong picture cues to help early readers get the reading practice they need.
Cassie walks around her castle’s moat. She’s surprised to see a goat. Why is it standing in a boat? Find out in this fun and quirky story that teaches early readers lots of “oat” words! The expertly crafted text uses this rhyming pattern along with strong picture cues to help early readers get the reading practice they need.
It’s time to read and rhyme! This book introduces young readers to the “unk” word family through a simple rhyming story. Each book features up to 10 words such as “skunk,” “junk,” and “trunk” to reinforce the sound and letter combination. The expertly crafted text uses this rhyming pattern along with strong picture cues to help early readers get the reading practice they need.
It’s time to read and rhyme! This book introduces young readers to the “ake” word family through a simple rhyming story. Each book features up to 10 words such as “cake,” “lake,” and “bake” to reinforce the sound and letter combination. The expertly crafted text uses this rhyming pattern along with strong picture cues to help early readers get the reading practice they need.
Benjamin Fink can’t find his jar of pink ink. First, he checked his big, dirty sink. Then, he stopped to think. Where was his missing pink ink? Find out in this fun and quirky story that teaches early readers lots of “ink” words! The expertly crafted text uses this rhyming pattern along with strong picture cues to help early readers get the reading practice they need.
Mr. Frop is a cop who accidentally gets hit with a mop. What exactly happened inside his wife’s tea shop? Find out in this fun and quirky story that teaches early readers lots of “op” words! The expertly crafted text uses this rhyming pattern along with strong picture cues to help early readers get the reading practice they need.
It’s time to read and rhyme! This book introduces young readers to the “ug” word family through a simple rhyming story. Each book features up to 10 words such as “pug,” “bug,” and “jug” to reinforce the sound and letter combination. The expertly crafted text uses this rhyming pattern along with strong picture cues to help early readers get the reading practice they need.
It’s time to read and rhyme! This book introduces young readers to the “am” word family through a simple rhyming story. Each book features up to 10 words such as “ham,” “ram,” and “yam” to reinforce the sound and letter combination. The expertly crafted text uses this rhyming pattern along with strong picture cues to help early readers get the reading practice they need.
It’s time to read and rhyme! This book introduces young readers to the “eep” word family through a simple rhyming story. Each book features up to 10 words such as “sheep,” “jeep,” and “sleep” to reinforce the sound and letter combination. The expertly crafted text uses this rhyming pattern along with strong picture cues to help early readers get the reading practice they need.
It’s time to read and rhyme! This book introduces young readers to the “ip” word family through a simple rhyming story. Each book features up to 10 words such as “ship,” “chip,” and “hip” to reinforce the sound and letter combination. The expertly crafted text uses this rhyming pattern along with strong picture cues to help early readers get the reading practice they need.
