When his father engages in vandalism against non-union employees, Bryan, a sixth-grader, must decide whether to accept his father's actions or do what he believes is right.
A touching and reassuring picture book about a little tiger who is desperate to be brave like all his friends. When Mr Grumpy Thumpy Rhinoceros approaches their jungle home, will the animals be able to escape in time? Or is it up to Tiggy Tiger to fend him off? With his mother close at hand, Tiggy knows that they will soon be safe...Soft watercolours, charming characters and a tender text make this a very warm and gentle story.
AS SEEN ON BBC's THE GREAT BRITISH MENU.***Winner of Peters Book of the Year 2015 and the Leeds Book Award.***Grace's fun-loving Mum has found a lump. Her north London world of sleepovers, tap dancing and playing the clarinet fall apart when she is sent to live with her grumpy old granddad on his farm in Yorkshire while her mother goes into hospital to get better. Grace misses her mother so much it hurts, and doesn't quite understand what is happening to her. And things go from bad to worse when...
Who Needs a Hug? (Disney Learning Everyday Stories)
by Beth Sycamore
In this Franklin TV Storybook, Harriet accidentally knocks Goldie's bowl into the river, and the fish swims away. Franklin is unable to forgive Harriet at first, but comes to learn that Harriet misses the fish as much as he does. Franklin learns how hard it is to forgive -- and how good it feels when he does.
¡GRRR! ¡El gran Protestón no está de humor! Un lunes de buena mañana, el gran Protestón aparca su furgoneta delante de una casa coqueta. Trae consigo un paquetito, un paquetito con un lazo bonito. El gran Protestón toca al timbre, aunque no lo suficientemente fuerte: nadie lo oye, es evidente. Pasan los minutos y, entonces, empieza a llover a cántaros. ¡Qué peligro! La paciencia no es, precisamente, una de las virtudes de nuestro amigo Protestón y, si se enfada, ¡puede causar una enorme deva...
From National Book Award winner Pete Hautman comes a mysterious modern-day fairy tale about developing a moral compass—and the slippery nature of conscience. For Annie’s tenth birthday, her papa gives her a pad of paper, some colored pencils, and the Klimas family secret. It’s called the nuodeema burna, or eater of sins. Every time Annie misbehaves, she has to write down her transgression and stick the paper into a hidey-hole in the floor of their house. But Annie’s inheritance has a dark side:...
When a young shepherd boy aims a stone at a spider’s web, he never imagines that this small creature will one day save his life. This simply written but moving tale of young King David - not without its humorous moments - takes a well-known midrash and shows us that one should not only be thankful for all of creation but also that by using one’s own wits and very special talents anything becomes possible. It’s a lesson for each one of us; a lesson for a king, and one that the future King of...
Dr. Seuss Lift-the-Flap Pocket Library (Dr. Seuss - A Lift-the-Flap Book)
by Dr. Seuss
Six mini flip-the-flap books in a pocket library slipcase. Each book introduces a different early learning concept with flaps for interactive fun. Contains six mini flip-the-flap books in a special edition slipcase to celebrate 50 years of the Cat in the Hat! Titles include Crazy Colours, Amazing Animals, Nutty Numbers, Silly Opposites, Wacky Weather, Dizzy Days.Perfect for little Seuss fans to learn in zany style!
Discover all the wonderful ways God spreads kindness and you can too in this heartwarming board book for babies and toddlers!Celebrate the blessings and kindness all around us! Filled with heartwarming rhymes and gorgeous animal illustrations, this inspirational book proves just how much we're loved and how we can show others we care as well. Ideal for soon-to-be and new parents, grandparents, and anyone celebrating their little ones, this sweet social emotional story teaches kids about friendsh...
A kindhearted mouse becomes Santa’s littlest helper in this heartfelt, joyful story that’s a true Christmas classic. Sometimes giving is the best gift of all. In this charming holiday story, meet a tiny mouse with no name who is blessed with a large imagination and a generous spirit. He lives a very lonely life in a very big house. Yet he dearly loves Christmas and one Christmas Eve he surprises Santa Claus with a most unusual present. How does this small mouse with a big heart become Santa...
This fast paced high-low novel is well-suited for reluctant teen readers and ESL students. The action-packed plot delves into the seedy underworld of music and media piracy. Gabriel Estrada is waiting for his big break. He lives for his girlfriend and his band, Rip Chord - they keep him going when money issues get him down. But when a club owner dashes his hopes of making it big and the band's gear gets repossessed, Gabriel is lured into a wide-scale counterfeiting scam by the promise of easy mo...
