Gracias the Thanksgiving Turkey (Scholastic Bookshelf) (Scholastic Bookshelf: Holiday)
by Joy Cowley
Summary, Trouble ensues when Papa gets Miguel a turkey to fatten up for Thanksgiving and Miguel develops an attachment toit.
Ruby, the last of Mother Duck's and Father Duck's eggs to hatch, is slower to develop than her four siblings, until the day that she flies further and higher than any of them.
This little duckling needs to be quick-quack-quick!Trace the mucky duckling's footprints as he leaps, wiggles, runs, hops and SPLASHES into the river, where his mum, brothers and sisters are waiting – ready to go! With its fresh, light artwork and tactile finish, babies will be be instantly responsive to this beautiful board book.
Learn about Jemima Puddle-Duck as she quacks, dives, swims, and flies through her farmyard world. Jemima is one of Beatrix Potter's most delightful characters, and the soft, padded board book format is ideal for little ones!
When four big chickens see a wolf sneaking near their coop, they run into the woods to hide. But for a bunch of big chickens, running away from danger isn't as easy as it looks. As they continue on their way, they wonder: What if they get stuck in a ditch? What if they hit an iceberg in the lake? What if they step into a cow patty? Eewww! Brimming with silliness and the kind of slapstick humor small children love, here?s a rollicking read-aloud with an uplifting message and a very satisfying end...
Lulu is the smallest and youngest of her duck family but she is the most curious and adventurous. One day while out looking for pebbles with her sisters she finds herself distracted by a beautiful purple butterfly flittering over head. Before long she is lost among the reeds. How will she get home? And will the frog king be able to help her find the purple pebble she wants so badly? A tale of hope, wonder and realising that if you try hard enough anything is possible.
It is Christmastime in Pleasant Valley, and who better than Albert to usher in the season? The familiar Pleasant Valley crew returns for another fun-filled adventure, as Albert lets them in on a big secret. During his travels, Santa has to make pit stops, and Albert's team is on call for the job. The clock is ticking down to Christmas and there's so much to be done! The reindeer need feeding, Santa's sleeve needs mending, and the sleigh's windshield needs squeegeeing before they're down to five...
Turkey is determined to have one outsanding beach day, even if Farmer Jake has other plans. Turkey is visiting the ocean for the very first time! But when he arrives, he has to stay in Farmer Jake’s petting zoo on the boardwalk. If only he could get to the beach for some splashing and surfing…Luckily, his friends are determined to help him have an utterly crab-ulous beach day, offi-shell duties or not—and they get to have some fun along the way. Packed with wordplay and clever costumes, this s...
This warm and adorable follow-up to the Geisel honor award-winning book A Splendid Friend, Indeed features the return Goose and Bear in another charming story about friendship. Bear and Goose are back and on a treasure hunt! Goose believes that the paper in Bear's hand could only be a treasure map. And X marks the spot—but for what? Soon, Bear and Goose are on a wild-goose chase for hidden treasure in this enchanting story of true friendship that will capture the imaginations of the youngest o...
Can Flo follow Daddy Duck on their outing, or will she get distracted? A lively read-aloud and visual treat from author-illustrator Jarvis. When Flo and her daddy go to visit a relative’s new nest, Daddy Duck says Flo must follow him or she’ll get lost. Together, they sing a song with all the directions for the journey — up, down, in, and out. But Flo starts to make up her own words, and soon she gets so carried away that she wanders off. Oh, no — now a fox is following Flo! Where is Daddy Duck...
The Goose that laid the Golden Eggs (First Reading Level 3)
by Russell Punter
Aesop’s classic fable retold for beginner readers, with delightful illustrations and accompanying audio narration. Tom and Elena can’t believe their luck when their goose lays a golden egg, but what happens when one golden egg a day just isn’t enough? "Irresistible for children learning to read. " - Child Education Plus
Ralph and the Rocket Ship (Ready-to-Reads)
by Alyssa Satin Capucilli
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!, abang! 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!