Ahoy! A spectacular Christmas boat parade is underway! Count up to ten as the dazzling crafts bob pass . . . but wait! Where is Santa and his reindeer? Surely, they aren't missing the parade? Never fear, little mariners, Santa simply has a surprise in store. With backmatter on the bevy of boats featured!
Farmer Pumpernickel has a blissful, peaceful farm with his contented cows, satisfied sheep, pampered piglets, cheerful chickens, and happy horse. All is as it should be. But when winter arrives with its cold weather, something wacky happens when the good farmer isn't looking. As snow starts to fall, the farm animals share their delight in the tasty flakes coming down from the sky. The animals prance, dance, and kick up their hooves and feet in a barnyard revelry. Boisterous rhymes combine with humor-filled artwork to bring this snowy celebration to life. And, as it turns out, the farmer has fun as well. After all, who doesn't like snowflakes on their tongue? Back matter includes animal facts as well as information on the science of snowflakes.
One young warrior, Maria, prepares herself--again--to battle through a dangerous land in order to reach the bell on the mountain, ring it, and rid her kingdom of beasts. The brave girl faces Serpent Sea, Fear Forest, and Monster Mountain with courage--and help from a few friends. Will she reach the bell this time? At the end of the day's disappointing quest, Maria returns to her hospital bed feeling beat. But her team reminds her of exactly who she is, a warrior. An allegory telling the courageous story of the millions of children battling cancers and chronic diseases--battling their own monsters every day.
One child feels a hope and a wish growing in their heart--and wonders: How do you make your wishes come true? Wishes of the World learns the answer to that question from children from the United States to Japan, from Thailand to Guatemala, showing readers that hope and wishes are universal even as we make our wishes in unique ways.
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When you look at a wolf pup, do you see a future deer hunter or singer? If not, you should. The baby animals in this book share about their dreams for adulthood!
When you look at a tiger cub, do you see a future gorger or apex predator? If not, you should. The baby animals in this book share about their dreams for adulthood!
When you look at a rhino calf, do you see a future wallower or dinner party host? If not, you should. The baby animals in this book share about their dreams for adulthood!
When you look at a sea lion pup, do you see a future beachgoer or performer? If not, you should. The baby animals in this book share about their dreams for adulthood!
When you look at a squirrel kit, do you see a future nutcracker or gardener? If not, you should. The baby animals in this book share about their dreams for adulthood!
When you look at a rabbit kit, do you see a future lawn mower or escape artist? If not, you should. The baby animals in this book share about their dreams for adulthood!
When you look at a lion cub, do you see a future hairy beast or loudmouth? If not, you should. The baby animals in this book share about their dreams for adulthood!
When you look at a meerkat pup, do you see a future exterminator or lookout? If not, you should. The baby animals in this book share about their dreams for adulthood!
When you look at an otter pup, do you see a future cover model or synchronized swimmer? If not, you should. The baby animals in this book share about their dreams for adulthood!
When you look at a fox kit, do you see a future mouser or high jumper? If not, you should. The baby animals in this book share about their dreams for adulthood!
When you look at a giant panda cub, do you see a future mountaineer or tumbler? If not, you should. The baby animals in this book share about their dreams for adulthood!
