When an elephant plants himself in the road and refuses to move, the people of Prickly Valley try all sorts of methods to get him to go-but one thoughtful little girl works up the courage to do what no one else has done: ask him.Balancing both hilarity and sensitivity, Poe Won't Go has the feel of a contemporary classic, reminding readers that there is power in one, power in listening, and power in being a friend.
When her teacher reveals that the United States has never had a female president, Grace decides she wants to be the nation's first and immediately jumpstarts her political career by running in her school's mock election But the race is tougher than she expected. This timely story not only gives readers a fun introduction to the American electoral system but also teaches the value of hard work, courage, independent thought-and offers an inspiring example of how to choose our leaders.Cuando la maestra de Grace le dice que Estados Unidos jam s ha tenido una mujer presidenta, Grace decide convertirse en la primera. Inmediatamente comienza su carrera pol tica como candidata en el simulacro de elecciones de su escuela. Su popular adversario afirma que l es "el mejor hombre para el trabajo". Adem s, parece contar con todos los votos de los varones. Por eso Grace decide que lo nico que puede hacer es concentrarse en ser la mejor persona para el trabajo. En esta oportuna historia, la autora Kelly DiPucchio brinda a sus lectores una amena introducci n al sistema electoral presidencial de Estados Unidos y tambi n les ense a el valor del esfuerzo, el coraje y el pensamiento independiente (y muestra un inspirador ejemplo de c mo elegir a nuestros l deres).
When Grace learns about the three branches of the United States government, she and the rest of the student council put the lesson into practice as they debate how to spend the money collected from a school fund-raiser. The arguments continue as they travel to Washington, DC, for a field trip. Grace feels closer than ever to her dream of becoming president someday, but she and her classmates have a lot to learn about what it means to serve the needs of the people, especially when the people want such different things Cuando Grace aprende sobre las tres ramas del gobierno de Estados Unidos, ella y el resto del consejo estudiantil ponen en pr ctica la lecci n al debatir c mo gastar el dinero de una recaudaci n de fondos de la escuela. Deber an comprar nuevo equipamiento deportivo? Libros para la biblioteca? Instrumentos para la sala de m sica? El debate contin a durante una excursi n de la clase a Washington, D. C. Al explorar edificios del gobierno y monumentos nacionales, Grace se siente m s cerca que nunca de su sue o de convertirse en presidenta alg n d a. Pero ella y sus compa eros tienen mucho que aprender acerca de lo que significa atender las necesidades de la gente, especialmente cuando las personas desean cosas tan distintas En esta continuaci n de Grace para presidenta, Kelly DiPucchio explica c mo toma decisiones nuestro gobierno y tambi n muestra lo que se requiere para ser un verdadero servidor p blico.
Fru Puddel er moderligt stolt af alle sine hvalpe: Fi-Fi, Co-Co, Oh-La-La og Gaston.Hun lærer dem at gå fint på tå, at viffe (aldrig vuffe) og at se pæne ud i pink.Men på deres allerførste tur i parken møder puddelfamilien fru Bulldog og hendes hvalpe: Rocy, Ricky, Bruno og Antoinette.Det ser ud til, at der er sket en forfærdelig fejltagelse...En hjertevarm bog om at høre til.
Mommy, Daddy, and a new baby makes three A heartwarming--and hair-raising--tale of undead parenting from the bestselling author and illustrator of Zombie in Love, which Kirkus Reviews called "clever and delightfully gross." Happily married zombie couple Mortimer and Mildred are thrilled to be new parents. But having a baby isn't what they expected. Sonny hardly ever cries. His teeth are coming in instead of falling out. And worst of all, he's awake all day and sleeps through the night. Mortimer and Mildred are dead tired, and very worried. Will their precious baby boy ever behave like a good little monster? New York Times bestselling author Kelly DiPucchio and illustrator Scott Campbell team up once again to bring their lovable zombies the family they always wanted.
Lily and Salma are best friends. They like doing all the same things, and they always eat lunch together. Lily eats peanut butter and Salma eats hummus-but what's that between friends? It turns out, a lot. Before they know it, a food fight breaks out. Can Lily and Salma put aside their differences? Or will a sandwich come between them? The smallest things can pull us apart-until we learn that friendship is far more powerful than difference. In a glorious three-page gatefold at the end of the book, Salma, Lily, and all their classmates come together in the true spirit of tolerance and acceptance.
In the beloved tradition of Robert Munsch's Love You Forever and Emily Winfield Martin's The Wonderful Things You Will Be comes a beautiful rhyming ode to babies from a New York Times bestselling author/illustrator duo--perfect for baby showers, first birthdays, and anytime babies are celebrated. In this unforgettable, squeal-filled, tear-inducing love song to babies and how quickly they grow up, author Kelly DiPucchio's heart-tugging rhyme meets the gorgeous, dimple-cheeked, multicultural babies of illustrator AG Ford. With adorable scenes from the busy life of a "little"--peekaboo, feedings, tantrums, giggles--and a final scene that reminds us how they become big kids all too soon, this is the ideal gift for any new parent and their child. A Bank Street College of Education Best Children's Book of the YearA Carnegie Library Best Book for Babies★ "A warmhearted celebration of early childhood."--Publishers Weekly, starred review"There's plenty of room on the shelf for this celebration of the similarities and connections among all our adorable littles."--Kirkus Reviews "Will likely become the go-to baby shower gift."--School Library Journal"This tender picture book will surely resonate with the parents and families of newborns."--Booklist "Expectant families, especially those with soon-to-be older siblings, may enjoy using this sunny preview of life with the new baby to build and revel in the anticipation and excitement."--The Horn Book"Have the tissues on hand for this incredibly sweet read that's equally enjoyable for parents and kids."--ReadBrightly.com
Gilbert has almost everything his fishy heart could desire: a castle, a chest filled with treasure, and food that falls from the sky. But there's one BIG thing missing from his life: a pet. And so begins Gilbert's harrowing search for the perfect fishbowl companion - a search filled with loud barking, quiet buzzing, and one giant whiskered surprise With snappy, rhythmic text and the most irresistible goldfish in picture book history, this tale of fish woe and triumph will make readers long for a pet as lovable as Gilbert. Watch a Video
This is the story of four puppies: Fi-Fi, Foo-Foo, Ooh-La-La, and Gaston. Gaston works the hardest at his lessons on how to be a proper pooch. He sips-never slobbers!He yips-never yaps!And he walks with grace-never races!Gaston fits right in with his poodle sisters. But a chance encounter with a bulldog family in the park-Rocky, Ricky, Bruno, and Antoinette-reveals there's been a mix-up, and so Gaston and Antoinette switch places. The new families look right…but they don't feel right. Can these puppies follow their noses-and their hearts-to find where they belong?
Enter the edgy, gritty and distorted world of KELLY at your own risk; this tale takes NO prisoners. A slant on reality, headlines, gossip and hearsay merge the genres and cross-examines what is socially acceptable. KELLY caricatures the depravities of modern living and finds, with science, a possible way out. With the darkness of "Blade Runner," and the ugliness of "A Clockwork Orange," KELLY will shake your consciousness to its core. Contains adult material of a violent and sexual nature. I bet you wish you could handle this book? Be careful what you wish for...
Chloe's versatility and lethal finishing skills marked her out early on as a player who would take the football world by storm. But her path into regular first-team football was far from straightforward. With a year out of the game following a career-threatening injury it was only her confidence in her own abilities that saw her through. Join Chloe on her extraordinary journey to the top from humble West London beginnings to scoring the winning goal that made the Lionesses champions of Europe. This biography is one of the titles in Ransom's Tales from the Pitch series and the first on a female player. Each of these fast-moving reads focuses on one football superstar some players who are still to reach the summit of their career and others who are the already at the top of their game. These are exhilarating reads about players from all walks of life. Many have faced failure injury and rejection to ultimately make their dreams come true and have inspirational stories. So meet the footballers behind the iconic tackles and goals and find out what makes each of these players so special.
