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Hello Hello Sounds by Book Author
Caldecott Honoree Brendan Wenzel's irresistible animal images take the spotlight in this acclaimed series of concept board books based on his award-winning picture book Hello Hello.
Say HELLO to learning fun! A parade of wild animals squeaks, squawks, and howls across the sturdy pages of this colorful book:
Read the playful text;
Make the animal sounds; Marvel at the wild symphony of planet Earth.
A key at the end of the book identifies each animal, making it easy for readers to learn more.
ENGAGING AND EDUCATIONAL: Kids will delight in discovering the dazzling and wild symphony of animals, from noisy birds to roaring and snoring mammals. A key at the back identifies each animal and its level of endangerment.
FUN TO READ ALOUD: A simple rhythmic text and funny pictures make for a joyous read-aloud experience and invite readers to make the animal sounds they see on the pages, from purring to screeching to croaking. NATURE BOOKS FOR KIDS: This series celebrates the richness of animal life with a gentle underlying message of caring for the environment.
BELOVED AND BESTSELLING AUTHOR-ILLUSTRATOR: Brendan Wenzel's books are family and classroom favorites. They All Saw a Cat was awarded a prestigious Caldecott Honor, and Hello Hello and A Stone Sat Still received multiple starred reviews and awards.
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Go, Crow by Tjitske KamphuisThis majestic yet simple picture book follows a crow's flight from dawn to dusk, inspiring readers to observe and experience the world from a bird's-eye view.
Perched in a tree, a crow waits in anticipation, eyes alert and ready. As dawn breaks, the crow sets off. But where is she headed? Strong winds blow, but the crow flows with ease. She glides and swoops low, until she comes to a field where food grows. But instead of kindness, she finds anger and a harsh NO! However, in a beautiful display of resilience, she flies back to her nest in an ending that can only be described as tender and breathtaking. Through sparse text limited to one word per spread, and luminous illustrations, author-illustrator Tjitske Kamphuis invites readers to journey through a day in the life of a crow, leading up to a surprise reveal, in this gorgeous read-aloud.
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The Only Way to Dance by Cristina QuinteroFrom the author of The Only Way to Make Bread comes a new picture book that's a sumptuous celebration of dance from around the world, from breakdancing to bhangra to ballet.
What's the only way to dance? You'll need a beat. Any beat will do.
You'll need a space. Maybe a bright clean stage made of perfectly matched boards or a mossy forest floor.
You'll probably want music. A full orchestra, some trumpets or violins, or the buzz and blare of a busy street.
You might dance with a group, moving together to tell a story.
You might dance with family to celebrate something special.
You might dance on your own to show who you are.
What's the only way to dance? Your way! This beautiful celebration of all kinds of dance will delight readers big and small. No matter how YOU like to dance, this book is for you!
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Ama's Purse by Charlotte ChengGrandmother's purse is filled with the magic of memories and the joy of her. Chinese culture in this warm and lively read-aloud, illustrated in dreamy pastels.
A young girl is just where she wants to be, next to her grandma in the back seat of the car as her family heads out on a day trip. She knows there are always delightful surprises inside Ama's purse. Sure enough, out come all sorts of special items, one after another as the trip continues: a compact that frees a powder-white moon rabbit, tarnished coins that smell of island blooms, buddha beads that chime together like bells and drums. And best of all, a worn book of photos that brings cherished memories circling around them all.
Inspired by the author's own grandmothers, this heartwarming story bursts with love for home and family.
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Homesick by Audrey VernickPoppy can't wait to sleep over at G-Pa and Mimi's house for the first time ever. She'll bake bread and gather pinecones and read all the books on their shelves. But Home? Home feels sick with missing her. Everything is hushed and empty without Poppy.
Can Home find distractions to occupy the time until she comes back? And with all the fun she's having, will Poppy start to miss Home, too?
Seasoned children's book creators Liz Garton Scanlon, Audrey Vernick, and Daniel Miyares bring threefold brilliance to Homesick, an unforgettable flip on the script of a timeless childhood milestone. Young readers with mixed feelings about being away from home with find soothing levity on each page.
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The Bear and the Seed by Poonam MistryAn inspirational folktale about conservation and the importance of protecting our environment by the Carnegie Medal nominee Poonam Mistry.
Bear lives in the bountiful forest, filled with breathtaking flowers and plants and towering trees that stretch up to the sun. One night the trees and plants disappear. And when the animals wake up, they begin to flee the forest in grief. But Bear finds a lonely seed. He works tirelessly to help it grow, seeking words of advice from the few animals that pass by. He protects it from the harsh wind and the cold snowy season. But he can't avoid nature's power, and soon it is time for him to hibernate. Bear hopes that when he wakes up, his determination will help the forest renew.
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Heart of the Ruby Dragon: A Branches Book (Dragon Masters #32) by Tracey West New York Times Bestselling Series Author
The royal family is under attack. At the royal baby naming ceremony, King Roland, Queen Rose, and their new baby are captured by an evil fairy queen named Agrona. It's up to Drake and his friends to rescue them. The Dragon Masters soon discover that a spell had been keeping Agrona asleep for many years. But that spell has now been broken, and three magical dragon gems are needed to recapture the evil fairy queen. Drake, Worm, Bo, and Shu travel to the Land of Peace to find a Ruby Dragon. But it won't be easy to obtain the dragon's special heart gem. Can Drake and Bo solve the Ruby Dragon's riddle and secure the first gem?
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Shook by Julian RandallMalik Page--though unless you're his mama, call him Shake--dreams of making the Marshall Grove varsity basketball squad as an eighth grader. Then he'll be on his way to joining the ranks of Chicago legends like his pops and late Uncle Kenny. But when Shake fractures his ankle in a championship game, he's sidelined for the first time since his first dribble. As his world is turned upside down, Shake feels like there's ginger ale bubbling in his chest and sweat slicking on his palms. With a best friend who's getting more distant by the day, a growing silence between him and his dad, and varsity tryouts fast approaching, Shake will have to cross up every obstacle to find a way back onto the court--and back to being himself. Thankfully in Marshall Grove, the sky is always full of hope.
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Sam Sanchez might not have a coach or proper equipment, but she's going to become Chile's first weightlifting gold medalist. She just knows it. When there's an opportunity to train at the high-performance center with her weightlifting hero and Olympic gold medalist Eva Dos Santos . . . well, Sam can't let that opportunity pass. Even if it means going behind her parents' back. As she makes friends (and a rival) during training and tries to qualify for the Pan American Games, she'll find out how far hard work and perseverance can take her and just how much weight she's able to hold. |
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