Little ones can do big things for God![HD1] Your family will love this heartwarming Christmas story told from an unlikely perspective: a donkey carrying Mary to Bethlehem. Though the donkey wasn't the biggest, fastest, or strongest of all the animals, he had an important job all the same. Adults and children alike will love the message about how God has big plans for little ones. Dandi Daley Mackall loves God, children, words, and animals. Her nearly 500 books for children and grown-ups have sold more than four million copies worldwide, and her awards include an ECPA Christian Book Award for Best Children's Book. Dandi writes from rural Ohio, where she lives with her family, including horses, dogs, cats, and an occasional squirrel, deer, or raccoon.
Thomas Nelson
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9780718087470
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Print book
Where's Will
By Claybourne, Anna
Spot William Shakespeare and a selection of his colorful characters from 10 of his best-loved plays! Includes illustrated synopses and search-and-find spreads.
Kane Miller
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9781610674072
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Print book
Greetings from the Graveyard
By Klise, Kate
Roses are red, Violets are blue. If a ghost can write books, Why not greeting cards, too? The bestselling trio from Spence Mansion is launching a greeting card company called Greetings from the Graveyard. But what kind of card do you send to an ex-girlfriend who threatens to publish the love letters of Ignatius B. Grumply? And what do you send when the town of Ghastly is rocked by its first crime wave and two escaped convicts are on the loose? If you're Olive C. Spence, you send for your old butler, T. Leeves, who arrives just in time for tea - and trouble! Told in generously illustrated letters and newspaper articles, the 43 Old Cemetery Road books are a visual feast perfect for kids who love series like Big Nate and the Dork Diaries but with a ghostly twist.
HMH Books for Young Readers
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9780544105676
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Hardcover
Buster the Very Shy Dog, More Adventures with Phoebe
By Bechtold, Lisze
Two comical, easy-to-read capers starring shy-dog Buster and his bolder buddy Phoebe as they solve backyard mysteries involving skunks, raccoons, and buried "dog" treasure. It's backyard troubles galore for canine friends Buster and Phoebe in two easy-to-read adventures. The trouble begins when Buster and Phoebe get blamed for trashing the backyard and hatch a plan to find the real garbage bandit. But first they have to stay awake and keep away from skunks! Next, the pals search for buried "bone" treasures only to quibble about which bones belong to which dog. Buster may be shy but he's smart enough to claim what's rightfully his and kind enough to share it, too.
HMH Books for Young Readers
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9781328900906
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Hardcover
Ralph and the Rocket Ship
By Capucilli, Alyssa Satin
Meet Ralph! He loves all things that go, and he especially loves rocket ships. Oh - and he's Katy Duck's best dog pal, Get to know him in this Level 1 Ready-to-Read story for beginning readers."A rocket ship can take me up to the stars," said Ralph. "A rocket ship can take me to the moon!" "A rocket ship can take me to planets far, far, away! Zip-zoom-whoosh!" All Ralph wants is a rocket ship. So he asks his mom for one. "Too big," she tells him. Ralph asks his dad. "Too tall," he tells Ralph. What will Ralph do? With a little bit of imagination, a stack! stack!, a bang! bang!, and a tape, tape, tape, tape!, Ralph soon has his rocket ship. And it's even big enough to fit his good pal Katy Duck, too!
Simon & Schuster Books
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9781481458665
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Print book
Remarkably You
By Miller, Pat Zietlow
New York Times bestselling author Pat Zietlow Miller celebrates individuality in her remarkable picture book about the beauty of being yourself.Heartfelt and timeless, Remarkably You is an inspirational manifesto about all of the things - little or small, loud or quiet - that make us who we are.With encouraging text by Pat Zietlow Miller and exuberant illustrations by Patrice Barton, readers will delight in all the ways they can be their remarkable selves.You might go unnoticed, or shine like a star, but wherever you go and whoever you are ... don't change how you act to be just like the rest.Believe in yourself and the things you do best.
HarperCollins
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9780062427588
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Hardcover
Footloose
By Loggins, Kenny
Have a rockin' time introducing children to Footloose, rewritten for children by the one and only Kenny Loggins himself. Features a bonus CD with the new children's "Footloose," performed by Kenny Loggins.Time to cut loose! Have a rockin' time introducing children to the fun of Footloose, rewritten for children by the one and only Kenny Loggins. As a zookeeper named Jack joins the zoo animals in an all-night dance party, this new original story from Loggins is sure to get your feet moving. Little ones will love the cast of characters, including the rockin' chimp Louise ("Geez, Louise") , Mister DJ Elephant, the lemur Marie ("Oo Wee, Marie") , Milo the wombat, Luke the funkiest cat in the zoo, and so many more rocking, bopping, boogeying, tangoing, shaking, rattling and rolling animals!To add to the fun, the book includes a CD with new recordings by Kenny Loggins. Kids and parents can sing along to the classic hit with new lyrics, as well as a three-song medley families will love.
Moondance Pr
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9781633221185
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Print book
Under the Umbrella
By Buquet, Catherine
The weather has never been worse. The man with the stormy heart is soaked and he's going to be late! His mood is as black as the sky. Outside a nearby patisserie, a little boy stands under the shelter of its awning, gazing at the beautiful treats on display. When the wind snatches the man's umbrella and drops it at the child's feet, can this hasty curmudgeon slow down long enough for an unlikely friendship to blossom?Catherine Buquet's touching debut in lyrical rhyme, accompanied by Marion Arbona's bold and stylish illustrations, celebrates intergenerational friendship and the magic of sharing. It also reminds children and adults alike that bright moments can be found on even the gloomiest of days.
Pajama Press
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9781772780161
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Print book
Ridiculous Riddles Joke Book
By Regan, Lisa
Riddles and jokes are great ways to encourage young readers to explore language and concentrate on content comprehension. Future comedians will love the jokes and riddles found in this brightly designed book. For visual learners, cute illustrations accompany many of the funny anecdotes. This accessible text offers many opportunities to help readers practice accuracy and fluency as they're entertaining their family and friends. There are plenty of opportunities to "LOL!" with this motivating volume.
Windmill Books
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9781725396043
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Library Binding
My Journey to the Stars
By Kelly, Scott
NASA astronaut Scott Kelly was the first to spend an entire year in space! Discover his awe-inspiring journey in this fascinating picture book memoir (the perfect companion to his adult book Endurance) that takes readers from Scotts childhood as an average student to his record-breaking year among the stars. Scott Kelly wasnt sure what he wanted to be when he grew up. He struggled in school and often got in trouble with his twin brother, Mark. Then one day Scott discovered a book about test pilots and astronauts that set him on a new path. His new focus led him to fly higher and higher, becoming first a pilot and then an astronaut, along with his brother - the first twin astronauts in history. But his greatest accomplishment of all was commanding the International Space Station and spending nearly a year in space, which set the record for the longest spaceflight by an American. This story of an ordinary boy who grew up to do extraordinary things is perfect for children, fans of Scotts adult book Endurance: A Year in Space, A Lifetime of Discovery, aspiring astronauts, and anyone who has ever tried to defy the odds. It will amaze and inspire you.
One Small Donkey for Little Ones
By Mackall, Dandi Daley
Little ones can do big things for God![HD1] Your family will love this heartwarming Christmas story told from an unlikely perspective: a donkey carrying Mary to Bethlehem. Though the donkey wasn't the biggest, fastest, or strongest of all the animals, he had an important job all the same. Adults and children alike will love the message about how God has big plans for little ones. Dandi Daley Mackall loves God, children, words, and animals. Her nearly 500 books for children and grown-ups have sold more than four million copies worldwide, and her awards include an ECPA Christian Book Award for Best Children's Book. Dandi writes from rural Ohio, where she lives with her family, including horses, dogs, cats, and an occasional squirrel, deer, or raccoon.
Where's Will
By Claybourne, Anna
Spot William Shakespeare and a selection of his colorful characters from 10 of his best-loved plays! Includes illustrated synopses and search-and-find spreads.
Greetings from the Graveyard
By Klise, Kate
Roses are red, Violets are blue. If a ghost can write books, Why not greeting cards, too? The bestselling trio from Spence Mansion is launching a greeting card company called Greetings from the Graveyard. But what kind of card do you send to an ex-girlfriend who threatens to publish the love letters of Ignatius B. Grumply? And what do you send when the town of Ghastly is rocked by its first crime wave and two escaped convicts are on the loose? If you're Olive C. Spence, you send for your old butler, T. Leeves, who arrives just in time for tea - and trouble! Told in generously illustrated letters and newspaper articles, the 43 Old Cemetery Road books are a visual feast perfect for kids who love series like Big Nate and the Dork Diaries but with a ghostly twist.
Buster the Very Shy Dog, More Adventures with Phoebe
By Bechtold, Lisze
Two comical, easy-to-read capers starring shy-dog Buster and his bolder buddy Phoebe as they solve backyard mysteries involving skunks, raccoons, and buried "dog" treasure. It's backyard troubles galore for canine friends Buster and Phoebe in two easy-to-read adventures. The trouble begins when Buster and Phoebe get blamed for trashing the backyard and hatch a plan to find the real garbage bandit. But first they have to stay awake and keep away from skunks! Next, the pals search for buried "bone" treasures only to quibble about which bones belong to which dog. Buster may be shy but he's smart enough to claim what's rightfully his and kind enough to share it, too.
Ralph and the Rocket Ship
By Capucilli, Alyssa Satin
Meet Ralph! He loves all things that go, and he especially loves rocket ships. Oh - and he's Katy Duck's best dog pal, Get to know him in this Level 1 Ready-to-Read story for beginning readers."A rocket ship can take me up to the stars," said Ralph. "A rocket ship can take me to the moon!" "A rocket ship can take me to planets far, far, away! Zip-zoom-whoosh!" All Ralph wants is a rocket ship. So he asks his mom for one. "Too big," she tells him. Ralph asks his dad. "Too tall," he tells Ralph. What will Ralph do? With a little bit of imagination, a stack! stack!, a bang! bang!, and a tape, tape, tape, tape!, Ralph soon has his rocket ship. And it's even big enough to fit his good pal Katy Duck, too!
Remarkably You
By Miller, Pat Zietlow
New York Times bestselling author Pat Zietlow Miller celebrates individuality in her remarkable picture book about the beauty of being yourself.Heartfelt and timeless, Remarkably You is an inspirational manifesto about all of the things - little or small, loud or quiet - that make us who we are.With encouraging text by Pat Zietlow Miller and exuberant illustrations by Patrice Barton, readers will delight in all the ways they can be their remarkable selves.You might go unnoticed, or shine like a star, but wherever you go and whoever you are ... don't change how you act to be just like the rest.Believe in yourself and the things you do best.
Footloose
By Loggins, Kenny
Have a rockin' time introducing children to Footloose, rewritten for children by the one and only Kenny Loggins himself. Features a bonus CD with the new children's "Footloose," performed by Kenny Loggins.Time to cut loose! Have a rockin' time introducing children to the fun of Footloose, rewritten for children by the one and only Kenny Loggins. As a zookeeper named Jack joins the zoo animals in an all-night dance party, this new original story from Loggins is sure to get your feet moving. Little ones will love the cast of characters, including the rockin' chimp Louise ("Geez, Louise") , Mister DJ Elephant, the lemur Marie ("Oo Wee, Marie") , Milo the wombat, Luke the funkiest cat in the zoo, and so many more rocking, bopping, boogeying, tangoing, shaking, rattling and rolling animals!To add to the fun, the book includes a CD with new recordings by Kenny Loggins. Kids and parents can sing along to the classic hit with new lyrics, as well as a three-song medley families will love.
Under the Umbrella
By Buquet, Catherine
The weather has never been worse. The man with the stormy heart is soaked and he's going to be late! His mood is as black as the sky. Outside a nearby patisserie, a little boy stands under the shelter of its awning, gazing at the beautiful treats on display. When the wind snatches the man's umbrella and drops it at the child's feet, can this hasty curmudgeon slow down long enough for an unlikely friendship to blossom?Catherine Buquet's touching debut in lyrical rhyme, accompanied by Marion Arbona's bold and stylish illustrations, celebrates intergenerational friendship and the magic of sharing. It also reminds children and adults alike that bright moments can be found on even the gloomiest of days.
Ridiculous Riddles Joke Book
By Regan, Lisa
Riddles and jokes are great ways to encourage young readers to explore language and concentrate on content comprehension. Future comedians will love the jokes and riddles found in this brightly designed book. For visual learners, cute illustrations accompany many of the funny anecdotes. This accessible text offers many opportunities to help readers practice accuracy and fluency as they're entertaining their family and friends. There are plenty of opportunities to "LOL!" with this motivating volume.
My Journey to the Stars
By Kelly, Scott
NASA astronaut Scott Kelly was the first to spend an entire year in space! Discover his awe-inspiring journey in this fascinating picture book memoir (the perfect companion to his adult book Endurance) that takes readers from Scotts childhood as an average student to his record-breaking year among the stars. Scott Kelly wasnt sure what he wanted to be when he grew up. He struggled in school and often got in trouble with his twin brother, Mark. Then one day Scott discovered a book about test pilots and astronauts that set him on a new path. His new focus led him to fly higher and higher, becoming first a pilot and then an astronaut, along with his brother - the first twin astronauts in history. But his greatest accomplishment of all was commanding the International Space Station and spending nearly a year in space, which set the record for the longest spaceflight by an American. This story of an ordinary boy who grew up to do extraordinary things is perfect for children, fans of Scotts adult book Endurance: A Year in Space, A Lifetime of Discovery, aspiring astronauts, and anyone who has ever tried to defy the odds. It will amaze and inspire you.