Child Reading

The town is building a new park for a panda and her baby. But as soon as the pandas arrive, the baby is stolen! All the panda-nappers want in return is a million dollars.... Can Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose collar the culprits before Green Lawn has to cough up the cash?

Escape with the Andersen Family...stories about second chances, single dads, strong heroes and heroines, complicated family entanglements, long-overdue reconciliations, life-long friendships, and later-in-life new beginnings. Inspirational and heartwarming women's fiction that will touch your heart. Livia Andersen was a woman who held her family together with a quiet smile and an iron will. It’s only been months since her death and her family continues to grapple with the shifting changes in their lives now that she’s gone. CONTENTS: Book 5- Choices Book 6 – Regrets Book 7 – ...

Everyone in Green Lawn is quaking about the ducks that keep crossing River Road. But just when the town raises enough cash to build a special duck bridge, the money is stolen! Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose are on a quest to find the culprit.

Welcome to "Bambi's Garden Adventure," a delightful tale designed to not only entertain but also to guide young readers on a journey of emotional growth and resilience. This enchanting story follows Bambi, a curious cat who discovers a magical garden teeming with vibrant creatures and hidden wonders. As she navigates the challenges within this mystical realm, she learns invaluable lessons about courage, friendship, and the power of kindness. This book is more than just a story; it's a tool for adults to foster meaningful conversations with children aged five to nine. Throughout the ...

A stand-alone sequel to My Father's Dragon, in which Elmer Elevator and the flying baby dragon help the king of the canaries find treasure.

Do you want to write stories that catch your readers and never let go? Have you ever wondered how to create a book as magical as Ella Enchanted, as touching as Dave at Night, as captivating as Fairest? Well, now you can find out! In Writing Magic, Newbery Honor author Gail Carson Levine shares her secrets of great writing. She shows how you, too, can get terrific ideas for stories, invent great beginnings and endings, write sparkling dialogue, develop memorable characters - and much, much more.

Annette Wilkers was sitting in her rented room looking through the want ads wondering what she should do. She needed to find a job before her alimony money ran out; however, she was positive she never wanted to be a waitress again. What she really wanted to be was a Mom with lots of children. It had been a year since her former husband had divorced her when they learned after three years of marriage that she couldn't have children. Annette couldn't help wondering why the marriage vow, 'for better or for worse' didn't mean anything to him when they received the disappointing news that they ...

Simple and easy card tricks for beginners and kids.

Ella Brook can't wait to grow up, because one day she will become a fairy and have her own sparkly wings and a teacher on Fairy Tube, just like her mom! Until then, Ella has to learn by watching her mom in action. But sometimes spells go wrong, and Ella's mom can never seem to remember the right magic codes on her Computawand. A lot of the time, it's up to Ella to come to the rescue. Does she have what it takes to be a fairy one day? Or will there be more glitches than glitter?

Do you wish to help your child improve their grammar, vocabulary, as well as spelling skills, to help them in an upcoming spelling bee or simply help them improve their performance in language? you’ve just discovered the perfect spelling bee guide, with over 400+ words to help your kid master comprehension, writing, spelling, and usage of each word! Learning spelling can greatly give your school going child an edge, not just in a spelling bee but in other aspects of their school life.

Perfect for Ages 6-9: A Delightful Children's Educational Adventure Story Join Imani, Tommy, and Maya on a magical day of discovery and learning! In this charming installment of the beloved "What Shall We Do Today?" series, three curious friends embark on an exciting adventure that celebrates Great Poetry Reading Day, National Blueberry Pie Day, and Save the Frogs Day all at once! A Perfect Read for Elementary School Children Follow along as: Seven-year-old Imani, with her curious nature and bouncy curls, leads the way Gap-toothed eight-year-old Tommy asks his famous question: "What shall ...

Look out, London! Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose are thrilled to see Big Ben, ride the London Eye, and tour Madame Tussauds wax museum. Then big news hits - someone has stolen Queen Elizabeth’s jewels right outside Windsor Castle! The friends head to the castle to check for clues. But can three kids from Green Lawn find evidence that Scotland Yard has missed?

Award-winning author Jim Murphy whisks you back in time to witness the disastrous 1871 Chicago fire. He depicts the tragedy so vividly, you can almost feel the scorching heat and hear the roar of the blaze as it reduces the bustling city to a smoldering wasteland.

Toni loses his father at a young age, and his mother, Elsbeth, is tasked with trying to provide for her son in the country all by herself. Toni discovers a passion for wood-carving, but circumstances do not allow him to pursue this line of work, and he instead finds himself as a herdsman up in the mountains. This life doesn't agree well with little Toni, and he falls ill and winds up in a sanitarium. He does not get better until he is reunited with his mother and all at once life for Toni and Elsbeth takes a positive turn thanks to the help of another patient in the sanitarium.

Suzanne Rhodes, a longtime poet and teacher, offers The Roar on the Other Side as an introductory guide to poetry for students (junior high and up). Focusing on the importance of sight and the necessity of practice, Rhodes easily communicates the joy of words to her listeners and helps them see how good poetry binds all seemingly-contradictory things together.

Dive into a magical underwater adventure that teaches children about friendship, cooperation, and cultural diversity! Join Imani, Tommy, and Maya in their latest enchanting adventure from the beloved "What Shall We Do Today?" series. When mysterious feathers start falling from the sky and Maya discovers a magical pie pan, the three friends are whisked away to the spectacular Coral Kitchen Islands for the adventure of a lifetime. Perfect for young readers ages 6-9, this engaging chapter book combines: • Educational content about marine conservation and the precious Coral Triangle ecosystem...

Join Imani, Tommy, and Maya in this engaging children's adventure story that teaches valuable life lessons through exploration, friendship, and discovery! In "What Shall We Do Today? The Tide Pool Explorers," three best friends embark on an exciting beach day filled with sun safety awareness, courage-building activities, and natural science discovery. This charming 2,500-word story is perfect for young readers ages 6-9 who are building reading confidence while learning important life skills. What makes this children's book special: Promotes sun safety education: Children learn the ...

For the most part Abraham's children—Jews, Christians, and Muslims—are strangers to one another, knowing what someone has told them about the other. In A Year with Abraham’s Children, you can read the words of each as they speak for themselves. Obviously, the three faiths are different or they would not be separate faiths. Still, they have much in common. Robert Flaherty has collected quotations from the three children of Abraham, primarily from the Hebrew Scriptures, the New Testament, and the Qur’an, that emphasize what the three have in common. For each day of the year, there is ...

Journee Blake’s life is tough—until she discovers a secret world of glowing creatures right under her bed! With new friends who can help her solve her problems, she’ll have to decide if their magical world is worth the risk. ======= ★ PUBLISHERS WEEKLY REVIEW ★ After moving seven times in seven years due to her cop father losing his job, Journee Blake expects Millwater to be no different from every other place: she’ll be sharing a room in a strange new house with her obnoxious younger brother, school bullies will make fun of her weight, and they’ll soon leave yet another town....

Fancy Nancy is ready for the spotlight! Fancy Nancy and her best friend, Bree, couldn’t be more excited about their upcoming dance show. After all, it’s all about mermaids - and who knows how to be a fancy, glamorous mermaid better than Fancy Nancy herself? But when another ballerina wins the coveted role of the mermaid, Nancy is stuck playing a dreary, dull tree. Can Nancy bring fancy flair to her role, even though it isn’t the one she wanted? And when disaster strikes right before the big ballet, who will step in to steal the spotlight?