Mike and His Missing Bike
On Mike's birthday, he gets the bike of his dreams! But the rest of the story is not what it seemsƒ‚‚]ƒ‚‚€ƒ‚‚] One morning, he discovers his bike is gone! How'd it go missing? What went wrong? Join Mike on his journey to find his missing bike with help from his community and friends. Do you think Mike will find his bike by the end?
Eye on the Ball
Liam Osborne has a dream - to play professional football for Clifton Rangers.The year is 1989. Clifton Rangers have gone from Division One champions and European Cup winners to being one of the favourites for relegation from Division Two.Former player and current manager Harry Welch is desperate for a return to the glory days, but he is beginning to think it may never happen.Legendary scout Len Carlton thinks he may have discovered someone to answer all their prayers except there is a problem. Liam is a shy 17-year-old from a broken home who may not be ready for the harsh world of professional football.Things are not going to come easily for Liam. Is he strong enough to fight for his dream? Can he convince the people around him that he is worthy of his opportunity? Or is he not up to the challenge?Inspired by his experiences as a professional footballer is this debut novel from Anthony Potts. It is a chance to go behind the scenes in the brutal world of professional sports.Other books by Anthony Potts: Read the next book in the series: Star on the RiseFollow Lia
Eye on the Ball
Liam Osborne has a dream - to play professional football for Clifton Rangers.The year is 1989. Clifton Rangers have gone from Division One champions and European Cup winners to being one of the favourites for relegation from Division Two.Former player and current manager Harry Welch is desperate for a return to the glory days, but he is beginning to think it may never happen.Legendary scout Len Carlton thinks he may have discovered someone to answer all their prayers except there is a problem. Liam is a shy 17-year-old from a broken home who may not be ready for the harsh world of professional football.Things are not going to come easily for Liam. Is he strong enough to fight for his dream? Can he convince the people around him that he is worthy of his opportunity? Or is he not up to the challenge?Inspired by his experiences as a professional footballer is this debut novel from Anthony Potts. It is a chance to go behind the scenes in the brutal world of professional sports.Other books by Anthony PottsRead his next book in the series: Star on the Rise
My Grammy Says I Can’t Grow Up!
In this book, an affectionate Grammy teases her grandchildren telling them they simply cannot grow up! She and they each understand the bittersweet feeling behind the teasing, loving admonition that they are to remain her precious ones forever. The children are full of authentic glee, telling her that she can't stop them and that they will grow up! And indeed may we adults nurture and guide all of our children along their way toward their true identities. The author suggests you read "My Grammy Says" to your little ones using your own name, e.g. Nana, Grandma, Auntie, Mommy or Papa. Spend time exploring the vocabulary and concepts in their minds about getting older, learning, growing up and the things you enjoy about being with them as they are right now. Tell them you will always treasure your times together, which is why you say, "Don't grow up!"
Harvey, the Traveling Harmonica
Meet Harvey, a little harmonica that likes to travel. From Grandpa to Dad to Walter, Harvey sings tunes sweeter than candy. But Harvey has competition with Buddy, the family dog, whose howling is so annoying that even the birds fly away. When Harvey accidentally falls into the rushing creek waters, losing sight of Walter, can Buddy save him? Young children will delight in this fun tale filled with colorful illustrations about a little harmonica's adventures.This is book two in the Traveling series, books that stem from the author's life and experiences.
Snitch
High schools are jungles. And there are rules for surviving. All teenagers need to know these rules. They're pretty simple: never let your mom drive you to school in her dressing-gown. Never let her comment on your Facebook page. Never let her choose your clothes. Especially not your underwear. Common sense, right? Thirteen-year-old Ben Smith, flying under the radar at St David's, a rugby-worshipping school, knew all the rules. His mom knew them, too. That's why he trusted her to be cool. But then Ben broke the most important rule of all: never tell your mom stuff. First, he spilled the beans, then she did. And all hell broke loose. Ben wasn't Ben, Benno, Ben-dude anymore. He was the rat, the weasel, the sneak. He was Snitch.Snitch is the award-winning book of the 2017 M.E.R Prize for the best English or Afrikaans youth novel.
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Fifteen-year-old Ben Smith has the perfect family, but then everything changes. Ben's world is pulled inside out, his love-life turned upside down. Three things happen: A truck collides with a bus. A plane lands in Dubai, one passenger short. There is a vicious dog fight. Ben's family circle suddenly grows by one, then by two and then by another. The sum of all these new family members should be three, right? Except everyone knows that two plus one relatives don't make three, they make trouble. It's a year of relative madness.
Maylie and the Maze
Will Maylie's dream be crushed by her own imagination?Ten-year-old Maylie Montes's dream is to become an author, but she has a problem. She can't finish a story. Not a single one.Her second problem is Camden, her annoying twin brother, who is determined to ruin their summer traveling through Europe with their famous photographer aunt and spunky grandma.The first stop is England where a castle and maze, a new British friend, and a lot of weird words await Maylie-but the first item on her itinerary is to learn how to write, so she can finally finish a story. However, this goal may land her a one-way ticket home after her writing targets her brother in a spooky story involving a nighttime maze full of monsters. And Camden has his own plans, leaving Maylie to wonder if her imagination has actually become a reality.
Can You Find My Shoe?
A shoe is lost at the zoo, and hilarity ensues!Why are children so drawn to this adventurous rhyming story? Because they love to be in on the joke of course!One day in the summer I went to the zoo, And somehow or other I lost my right shoe!A fun adventure, engaging rhythm and rhyme, and an unlikely culprit keep children giggling all the way to the end of the story, where a delightful discovery is made.If you're planning to have a fun day at the zoo, You might want to bring along one extra shoe!Grab yours now and join in on the fun!
The Upside Down World of Stacey McGill
Have you ever wished that you could turn your world upside down to a world with no problems and where the sun is always shining? Well, "The Upside Down World of Stacey McGill allows you to visit such a world whenever you will. The main character of this fanciful story is a 10 year old girl who suffers from constant rudeness, loneliness and neglect. Through her imagination she enters a world where smiles abound and happiness reigns. So when life gets quite tough, as it probably will, remember to sojourn with Stacey McGill.
Monster Drool
This October-themed picture book features monsters Dribble and Drool, two happy-go-lucky droolers playing with their spooky and crawly friends. This book has 36-pages of happiness that brings monsters, spiders, bats, and ghost to life, filling the imagination and associating Halloween with happy. The story is created around repetition; it is a fun way to prompt the reader to embrace patterns. Enjoy the book. I hope it brings happiness.
The Banner Boy Scouts Snowbound
The Banner Boy Scouts Snowbound: Or A Tour On Skates And Iceboats This book is a result of an effort made by us towards making a contribution to the preservation and repair of original classic literature. In an attempt to preserve, improve and recreate the original content, we have worked towards: 1. Type-setting & Reformatting: The complete work has been re-designed via professional layout, formatting and type-setting tools to re-create the same edition with rich typography, graphics, high quality images, and table elements, giving our readers the feel of holding a 'fresh and newly' reprinted and/or revised edition, as opposed to other scanned & printed (Optical Character Recognition - OCR) reproductions. 2. Correction of imperfections: As the work was re-created from the scratch, therefore, it was vetted to rectify certain conventional norms with regard to typographical mistakes, hyphenations, punctuations, blurred images, missing content/pages, and/or other related subject matters, upon our consideration. Every attempt was made to rectify the imperfections related to omitted constructs in the original edition via other references. However, a few of such imperfections which could not be rectified due to intentional\unintentional omission of content in the original edition, were inherited and preserved from the original work to maintain the authenticity and construct, relevant to the work. We believe that this work holds historical, cultural and/or intellectual importance in the literary works community, therefore despite the oddities, we accounted the work for print as a part of our continuing effort towards preservation of literary work and our contribution towards the development of the society as a whole, driven by our beliefs. We are grateful to our readers for putting their faith in us and accepting our imperfections with regard to preservation of the historical content. HAPPY READING!
Diary Of A Ninja Kid 2
Ever wonder what it would be like to be a real life Ninja school boy?In the second book of this hilarious Ninja Kid mystery detective series, we can read the action of a true 12-year-old school ninja, Michael Carter.Take a look at what is really happening with the zombie apocalypse.Michael Carter, with a handful of new friends, a dog with secret abilities and his fart brother, needs to find a safe place to hide, BUT !!!!!!!!: Was the zombie apocalypse caused by aliens who want to take over Earth?Why will Michael ever find out?Will he and his friends have to live in hiding for the rest of their lives?Will Wallowbutt's fart grenades be enough to save them all?How are they going to succeed in their mission and defeat the zombies?Lives and noses depend on it!You will be surprised by what you discover. So, jump into this ninja and zombie adventure and find out!If you don't want to miss out, get your copy today!Diary Of A Ninja Kid 2 is a must-read for any child who loves ninjas, zombies, and aliens. Kids ages 6 and up can't wait to jump into this superhero action book!If you are looking for a book for boys and girls over 6 years old, these kids ninja books are great to help them enjoy reading.
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EVER WONDER WHAT IT WOULD BE LIKE TO BE A NINJA KID FIGHTING ZOMBIES? IN THE FIRST BOOK OF THIS VERY FUNNY NINJA KID ADVENTURE SERIES, WE GET TO READ THE DAILY EXCITEMENT OF AN ACTUAL SIXTH GRADE HUMAN NINJA!!!!!!! AND HIS AWESOME FRIENDS. MY NAME IS MICHAEL CARTER, AND I AM A NINJA KID!! I WASN'T ALWAYS ONE!! A ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE. ARE YOU READY FOR ONE? Michael Carter is 12 years old. Everything is going wrong in his life. Every. Single. Thing. New house. New school. A sister that went to a torture academy. Parents that love him but are just too busy to see. The only good thing is Rocky, his dog. Until he learns about the ninja code. But, can a code help against the danger he is suddenly faced with? Does he or Rocky even stand a chance? Are you willing to wade through an apocalypse of zombie farts to find out? Read these pages if you dare. But hold your nose if you do! Ready to laugh your socks off? WARNING: THIS BOOK CONTAINS FARTS! GET YOUR COPY TODAY!!! Diary of a Ninja Kid is a must-read for any kid who loves superheroes, ninjas, zombies and action packed adventures. Kids ages 6+ can't wait to jump into these Ninja Kid mysteries.
Tres Lupi
Donatus Jovis hei?t der Sohn des Senators Quintus Julius Nasus. Donatus kann mit Tieren sprechen. Der Vater von Purpurina Bella tr瓣gt den Namen Decius Orbius Aurelius. Augenblicklich bekleidet er das Amt eines Aedilen von Rom. Purpurina l瓣uft schneller als der Wind. Und Paxus Ricus hat den wohlhabenden Kaufmann Titus Mucius Maecenus zum Vater. Paxus ist stark wie der junge Herkules. Sie nennen sich Tres Lupi. Auf Deutsch hei?t das "Die drei W繹lfe". Zusammen erleben sie spannende Abenteuer im alten Rom
Melly, Fatty and Me
April-May February is back for another year at Trinity College, and she still hasn't changed her socks. Sebastian, aka Edward, aka the boy with the lime-green eyes, is still drop-dead gorgeous and totally bad news. But then Fatty turns up, a giant of a boy who eats lamb stew sandwiches and cries when no one's looking. And he's best friends with Sebastian.Melly, Fatty and Me is the award-winning book of the English Academy's 2012 Percy FitzPatrick Prize for Youth Literature.
Melly, Mrs Ho and Me
When April-May February wins a bursary to a posh school - Trinity College - she has no idea that she is about to meet her nemesis - the uptight, rule-obsessed Mrs Ho. Suddenly the future looks bleak - homework must be handed in on time, proper school uniform must be worn, vampire novels must not be read in class - that is, unless April-May can find a way to stop Mrs Ho in her tracks. So begins a power-struggle that will see Trinity College become a battleground and suck in the people April-May loves the most - her permanently horrified father, Fluffy, and her new best friend, the mouth-breather Melly.
Ava & Carol Detective Agency
Was Alice Scarlett a witch? Did she leave behind a secret message that revealed the location of a vast treasure?When Ava and Carol discover an ancient locket, the townspeople of Tempest, Maine begin to act strangely. The girls begin to investigate the story of Alice Scarlett. Danger creeps in slowly from every direction as they work through the clues.Ava and Carol find themselves matching wits with two dangerous criminals bent on finding Alice's mysterious treasure-whatever the cost.Join Ava and Carol along with their new friend Haylee as they race to solve the clues before the bad guys and to clear Alice's family name.The Witch's Secret is the eighth book in this middle grade mystery series that's perfect for curious-minded middle-schoolers. If you and your child like solving puzzles and exciting mysteries, then you'll love Thomas Lockhaven's high-energy adventure.Buy The Witch's Secret today, a fun mystery that is bound to delight your child!
Ava & Carol Detective Agency
Was Alice Scarlett a witch? Did she leave behind a secret message that revealed the location of a vast treasure?When Ava and Carol discover an ancient locket, the townspeople of Tempest, Maine begin to act strangely. The girls begin to investigate the story of Alice Scarlett. Danger creeps in slowly from every direction as they work through the clues.Ava and Carol find themselves matching wits with two dangerous criminals bent on finding Alice's mysterious treasure-whatever the cost.Join Ava and Carol along with their new friend Haylee as they race to solve the clues before the bad guys and to clear Alice's family name.The Witch's Secret is the eighth book in this middle grade mystery series that's perfect for curious-minded middle-schoolers. If you and your child like solving puzzles and exciting mysteries, then you'll love Thomas Lockhaven's high-energy adventure.Buy The Witch's Secret today, a fun mystery that is bound to delight your child!
A Summer on the Farm
This story is about Red Clasen's family and what happened in the state of Iowa. They are a normal family and live a normal life. They have our own traditions in life that tend to be mundane but have substance in their heritage.Things in small town America have their own pace. They pass from generation to generation. This could be a story from any one of several states or towns. In a lot of ways, it could have occurred in any of several decades on a family farm in America's Bible belt. Things don't change too fast on the farm and they are usually the last to embrace new things such as air conditioning and color television. This story could be of any of the thousands of family owned farms across this nation.This story is about Red Clasen's family and it happened in the state of Iowa. It is set in Northern Iowa to be more exact. We are a normal family and live a normal life. We have our own traditions in life that tend to be mundane but have substance in our heritage and tradition. We do not live in the spotlight. In fact, our fathers and forefathers would be more likely to shun the spotlight to simply keep life simple and on schedule. Peace and privacy are a well-founded part of the tradition.This illustrated children's books is filled with adventures, humor and life lessons. Both the characters and the readers explore new places, make new friends, learn new things, solve problems and have lots of fun. Throw in a little fantasy and now you have charming tales that will enthrall young readers.
Attack of the Underwear Dragon
Brave knights, fire-breathing dragons, and underwear - in this comical picture book, one young knight takes on a mighty dragon to save the kingdom. With playful illustrations from the #1 New York Times bestselling artist of The Bad Seed! Cole's wish comes true when he becomes an Assistant Knight to Sir Percival, his favorite Knight of King Arthur's Round Table. Cole learns how to ride a horse, swing a sword, cheer for Sir Percival when he goes to battle, and bandage his boo-boos when the battle is over. Cole loves practicing every skill a Knight-in-Training must master and he is determined to be granted knighthood. Sir Percival is a great knight in every way, except for one thing: He is terrified that an Underwear Dragon will come and destroy the kingdom. But when the unthinkable happens, Cole is the only knight left standing (and just an assistant knight at that!) Cole must use all of his newly acquired skills to battle the fearsome dragon and avoid a catastrophe. Luckily, an unfortunate underwear mishap changes everything and Cole triumphs in this hilarious and triumphant tale! Kids of all ages will recognize themselves in our pint-sized hero. Don't miss the fun and silly sequel, Return of the Underwear Dragon!
Carty the Shopping Cart
Carty the Shopping Cart is a happy shopping cart who loves to help customers shop and carry their items. Carty and his best friend Angel always have fun, but Angel got into an accident and was taken away to the repair shop. Carty, missing his friend, wonders what happens when you are taken away to the repair shop. Will Carty see his best friend Angel again and how?Shopping carts are very important to the stores where they belong. We have all seen Broken, Dirty, Squeaky wheels, and shopping carts that move in all directions when pushed forward. While in stores, report these carts to management so the shopping carts can be fixed and cleaned.
Dork Diaries 15：Tales from a Not-So-Posh Paris Adventure
Nikki Maxwell deals with the trials and triumphs of middle school in this fifteenth installment of the #1 New York Times bestselling Dork Diaries series! Ooh la la! Nikki Maxwell and her band are on their way to Paris, but they run into some roadblocks on the way... And Nikki's French skills may not be as reliable as she hoped! Can she get them moving again in time to reach their destination?
Welcome to Smellville (Garbage Pail Kids Book 1)
An instant New York Times bestseller! Goosebumps creator R.L. Stine teams up with the pop-culture phenomenon Garbage Pail Kids for Welcome to Smellville, the first book in this hysterical middle-grade series with illustrations by Jeff Zapata and Joe Simko. Welcome to the town of Smellville, where 10 kids all live in a big tumbledown house and have as much fun as they possibly can. People may think that they're gross and weird and strange, but they're not bad kids--they just don't know any better. In this hilarious illustrated series from bestselling author R.L. Stine, the Garbage Pail Kids--from Adam Bomb to Brainy Janey--get into mischief at their middle school, all while battling bullies and their archenemies, Penny and Parker Perfect. These all-new illustrated stories are sure to amuse, entertain, and blow away readers of all ages. More from the Garbage Pail Kids Series: Thrills and Chills Camp Daze The Garbage Pail Kids Cookbook
The Princess in Black and the Giant Problem
With a noisy giant crashing around the kingdom, the Princess in Black uses the Sparkle Signal to call ALL her heroic friends together - for the biggest adventure yet. The Princess in Black is ready for her snowy playdate with the Goat Avenger and the Princess in Blankets. It's a perfect day to build snow monsters and battle them for practice. But just when they're about to wage battle, a huge foot smashes their snow monster. "SQUASHY!" It's a giant, and it's smashing everything in its path! The giant is too strong for the three friends, so the Princess in Blankets has an idea: it's time to light the Sparkle Signal and summon help. With a rising crescendo of a plot and a delightfully surprising ending, the latest adventure in the New York Times best-selling series features all the Princess in Black's friends as heroes for the first time.
On Account of the Gum
How do you get gum out of your hair? From the madcap mind of award-winning children's author Adam Rex comes a book about how the best intentions lead to the worst (and funniest) ideas! So, you got bubblegum in your hair--and before you know it, a pair of scissors, some butter, your rabbit, and the cat are also stuck up there. And to make matters worse, it's picture day! With each turn of the page in On Account of the Gum, the situation gets stickier, sillier, and more desperate. Kids will love this all-too-familiar story, told in verse and propelled by charming illustrations, about one family's best efforts to get the gum un-stuck . . . by any means necessary. "Adam Rex is one of the best writers making picture books today, and . . . On Account of the Gum just might be his best picture book yet."--Mac Barnett, New York Times bestselling author of the Caldecott Honor books Sam and Dave Dig a Hole and Extra Yarn CLASSIC STORY: Readers of all ages will instantly relate to this problem that kids have faced since the invention of bubble gum. AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR: Adam Rex books are filled with whimsical rhymes and hilarious illustrations that make him one of the most beloved and children's book authors working today. READ ALOUD FUN: Told in clever rhyming verse, this funny book is perfect for story time on the couch or in the classroom. Perfect for: Parents, grandparents, teachers, librarians, and educators looking for a delightful read-aloud taleAnyone looking for funny kids books for girl or boyReaders who enjoy the zany humor of Dragons Love Tacos, The Wonky Donkey, and books by Jory John and Mo WillemsFans of Adam Rex's award-winning picture books, including the New York Times bestsellers Frankenstein Makes a Sandwich, School's First Day of School (with illustrator Christian Robinson), and Chu's Day (with author Neil Gaiman)Anyone who has ever had gum stuck in their hair!
The Kiosk
A charming and original picture book about pursuing your dreams and believing in yourself. With cutout kiosk window to spark imaginative play and interactive reading. Imagine living and working every day in the same small kiosk. For years, the kiosk has been Olga's life. She spends her days inside reading travel magazines and dreaming of escaping to distant places. One day a chance occurrence turns her upside down--literally--and sets her off on an unexpected journey. This inspiring and quirky picture book for 5 to 8 year olds contains bright and original illustrations full of humor and warmth. Its front cover features a clever cutout kiosk window so that young readers can see Olga stuck behind her kiosk or use their imagination and get behind it to sell things from their own pretend shop! A warm and curious story about someone who is stuck finding a way to escape their daily routine and be free. The story was originally produced as an internationally recognized short animation screened at over 100 festivals around the world. "The most captivating and original book."--The New York Times Anete Melece is a Latvian author, illustrator and film animator. She has published a number of books and her animated films have received awards at multiple international film festivals, including Kiosk (2013). Praise for The Kiosk"The most captivating and original book...The pictures of Olga are wonderfully inventive and strange, done in bright colors reminiscent of Matisse paintings. A parable for our time, The Kiosk is about escaping a confining routine and finding something better, about being 'stuck', as Melece herself has described it, and figuring out a way to 'start a journey to your happy place exactly as you are'."--The New York Times "The Kiosk steps out of this straitjacket, introducing young readers to a very different visual language and style, expanding horizons and visual literacies.."--IBBY UK
Dork Diaries 15, Volume 15
Nikki Maxwell deals with the trials and triumphs of middle school in this fifteenth installment of the #1 New York Times bestselling Dork Diaries series! Ooh la la! Nikki Maxwell and her band are on their way to Paris, but they run into some roadblocks on the way... And Nikki's French skills may not be as reliable as she hoped! Can she get them moving again in time to reach their destination?
Lance Fart Pants
After blowing his friends away in a farting frenzy, Lance Fart Pants learns the etiquette of passing gas to win his friends back. Butt! Lance has to break the rules of flatulence to stop the town's bank from being robbed. A stinky story with a happy ending.Note from the author: In November of 2018 I had a three-year-old named Flossie visit my home in Tempe, Arizona. Flossie captured my interest with her interest in poop and farting. She would follow my dog Mya, waiting for an event, she asked a lot of questions about poop and farting as well. Flossie's mother confirmed her interest and said that it was normal for kids of her age. My research found that kids' interest in poop and farting carries through from three until six or seven years of age, going from interesting to humorous. I wanted to give children a story that would explain some of the facts of farting as well as farting's annoying side effects. If ever you should practice social etiquette it should be in relation to farting. Children will find my book, fun, informative and full of FUN FART FACTS FOR KIDS. Adults will find it interesting and amusing. I have dedicated Lance Fart Pants to Flossie.
Tree-mendous Trees
A unique 32 page children's picture book about trees. This charming book about Tree-mendous Trees is told in rhyme and filled with fun facts about trees and colorful and engaging pictures. David R Morgan is an award-winning children's author who is also an educator. David wants his books to entertain the young audience as well as encourage them to learn and read.
The Magical Hat
A young girl is gifted a magical hat that produces chocolate eggs. She shares her new gift with the townspeople who appreciate her generosity. The admiration sparks envy from her younger brother who attempts to use the magical hat in the same manner. However, things don't go exactly as anticipated. But this is not an adversarial tale. Rather, it is a fun and lyrical story of two siblings who learn that by embracing their different abilities and working together they can be even more successful than either would be alone. In the end their selfless actions creates a wonderful day for their town and the king who comes to visit.
Carty the Shopping Cart
Carty the Shopping Cart is a happy shopping cart who loves to help customers shop and carry their items. Carty and his best friend Angel always have fun, but Angel got into an accident and was taken away to the repair shop. Carty, missing his friend, wonders what happens when you are taken away to the repair shop. Will Carty see his best friend Angel again and how?Shopping carts are very important to the stores where they belong. We have all seen Broken, Dirty, Squeaky wheels, and shopping carts that move in all directions when pushed forward. While in stores, report these carts to management so the shopping carts can be fixed and cleaned.
Tilly’s Sandcastle
What happens to sandcastles at night?When Tilly and her family go to visit Granny and Grandpa at the beach, they build a lovely sandcastle on the strand. But during the night the sandcastle disappears. Where has it gone?An amusing easy reader with fantastic illustrationsTilly's Sandcastle is the fourth book in the Tilly Tales series. Enjoy them in ebook or in paperbackBuy Tilly's Sandcastle and Enjoy a trip to the beach with Tilly and her diverse family
An American Mouse Goes to Italy
Mooch is a mouse. He lives in a quiet Midwestern town in America. Like every mouse, Mooch loves cheese! One day, he finds himself in Italy! He discovers all the delicious cheeses, and beautiful sights of Italy. He learns some new words while he's there! Beautiful illustrations show many scenes from Italy. Vocabulary words are introduced in Italian, and Italian cheeses are celebrated.
The Babyccinos The Hunt for TigerLoaf
A tiger has escaped the cafe zoo and is causing chaos in babyccino land. Join the babyccinos Milky, Bubbles, Fluff and Froth as they go on the hunt for the tiger loaf. They must stop stalking and munching on the food. The fourth book in The Babyccinos series is a fun, exciting and humorous adventure for young children. Will the cafe heros once again save their cafe? Find out in The Babyccinos The Hunt for Tiger Loaf.
Dour Denise
Dour Denise is the most disagreeably nasty girl you would ever meet. Is there anything that could make her change her ways? An illustrated children's story in rhyme.
Stuck
When Stephanie gets stuck in a giant mud puddle wearing her favourite purple gumboots, her entire family rushes straight in to the puddle to rescue her, even Grampa in his old, yellow bulldozer. Will the fancy, high tech trucks and tractors get Stephanie out of the mud, or will Grampa in his ponderous, old bulldozer save the day?
Stuck
When Stephanie gets stuck in a giant mud puddle wearing her favourite purple gumboots, her entire family rushes straight in to the puddle to rescue her, even Grampa in his old, yellow bulldozer. Will the fancy, high tech trucks and tractors get Stephanie out of the mud, or will Grampa in his ponderous, old bulldozer?...
Bear
When Bear first meets baby Michael, they get off to a shaky start. From close encounters with ceiling fans to confrontations with the slobbery dog next door, Bear's life never lacks in adventure! But through the bad times and the good, friendship grows - a strong bond not even time can break. This is the story of a young boy and his beloved companion - Bear. Suitable for young readers 7-12 years and bedtime stories for younger children.
Wooden Tony
Lucy Clifford (1846-1929), also known as Mrs. W. K. Clifford, was an English journalist, novelist, and wife of notable philosopher and mathematician William Kingdon Clifford. She garnered significant acclaim and successes for her novels, which led to her becoming a literary hostess and friend to a number of notable literary figures of her time including Rudyard Kipling and George Eliot. Originally published in her collection "The Last Touches and Other Stories" (1892), "Wooden Tony" is a Victorian fairy tale about an indolent boy whose laziness results in his metamorphosing into a wooden statue. Also included in this edition is Clifford short story "The Wooden Doll". An interesting short children's story not to be missed by fans and collectors of Victorian literature of this ilk. Read & Co. Classics is proudly publishing this brand-new collection of classic children's poems now for the enjoyment of a new generation of young poetry lovers.
Lenny & Leah Explore Italy
During their Summer and Winter breaks from school, siblings Leonard "Lenny" and Leah travel from their home in sunny Miami, Florida, U.S.A. to a variety of different countries, learning about each location's history, traditions and culture. Sometimes their dog Max (a real foodie) tags along for the adventure, always enjoying leftovers - especially if it's pizza!
Swimming Upstream
One girl. Two boys. Three trimesters of school. Who will win?Ash Stampford is a shy girl with a plan: defend her state swimming title and graduate valedictorian. But she doesn't plan on getting swept away by a flood of distractions and unfamiliar feelings.A new rival in the pool is a bigger challenge than she expects. Then Dylan, a popular and gorgeous swimmer, seems to set his sights on Ash. Unsure of herself and hurt because her secret crush only wants to be friends, Ash accepts Dylan's offer of a date. With rumors and threats circulating, and the real reason Dylan dates her revealed, Ash must learn how to swim upstream in unfamiliar waters.Dive headfirst into book one of the Love is a Triathlon series, and swim along with Ash during the first trimester of her senior year.
Ogre Toes
Max is a little boy who doesn't like to get his toenails cut. He refuses to let his mother cut his nails until one night when he discovers a particular reason he might want to reconsider. After learning what could possibly happen, he eagerly agrees to allow his mother to cut his nails before bed.
Grandpa Kevin's...Chicken...Chicken
Have you ever known someone that is really a CRAB?You know...grumpy - not very friendly - unpleasant?Or, what about somebody that is a SLOTH? They just...move....so slow...? Well, author, Kevin Brougher, has found some animals like that...and more!With rhyming verse, the book explores a variety of animals that live up to there names.
Safe at Home
Jimmy Roseburg is about to have the season of his dreams. In an amazing turn of luck, he and his three best friends from travel all-stars will all play on the same team with the legendary coach Mr. Wells. He can't wait to lead the Dodgers to the league championship before making all-stars. Then he's thrown a real curveball when he finds out that it's no accident. Mr. Wells has selected his team for one specific purpose.Dominic Lewis has no friends, lives in a dump, and is looked after by his mom's abusive boyfriend...who'd rather spend all day on the couch watching TV than taking care of kids. For him, life couldn't get worse, but often did. Then everything changes when he's given the opportunity to play baseball, whether he likes it or not... Mr. Wells wants Dominic to play on the Dodgers and it is up to Jimmy to make it happen...without destroying his season. It quickly becomes an impossible task as the season of dreams turns into a terrible nightmare. Only Jimmy and his friends, with the help of unlikely teammates, can save it. In this exciting baseball adventure, being safe at home gathers a whole new meaning...
Chuck the Duck
Chuck the Duck: The Swimming LessonChildren, and adults alike, will not only relate to Chuck's story, they will find themselves rooting for the quirky underdog.Although swimming comes easy for most ducks, it did not come easy for Chuck. He had tried over and over with no luck. The other ducks laughed and teased him until Chuck finally gave up.With the encouragement of a piglet friend and the help of a beaver, Chuck agrees to try once more. Children's Picture Book for ages 4-10 (32-pages)
1 For All
J.J. Pickett, captain of the Traverse Middle School Musketeers, thinks this is the year he will lead his eighth-grade team to the conference title. But bad breaks, a new coach, and a long-standing grudge sabotage his hopes and leave him struggling on and off the court. Can J.J. and his teammates salvage a lost season?
Safe at Home
Jimmy Roseburg is about to have the season of his dreams. In an amazing turn of luck, he and his three best friends from travel all-stars will all play on the same team with the legendary coach Mr. Wells. He can't wait to lead the Dodgers to the league championship before making all-stars. Then he's thrown a real curveball when he finds out that it's no accident. Mr. Wells has selected his team for one specific purpose.Dominic Lewis has no friends, lives in a dump, and is looked after by his mom's abusive boyfriend...who'd rather spend all day on the couch watching TV than taking care of kids. For him, life couldn't get worse, but often did. Then everything changes when he's given the opportunity to play baseball, whether he likes it or not... Mr. Wells wants Dominic to play on the Dodgers and it is up to Jimmy to make it happen...without destroying his season. It quickly becomes an impossible task as the season of dreams turns into a terrible nightmare. Only Jimmy and his friends, with the help of unlikely teammates, can save it. In this exciting baseball adventure, being safe at home gathers a whole new meaning...
