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Jack and Annie are magically transported to Ancient Greece to find greatness. Merlin's magic ring does not find greatness in the young Alexander, the Great, but in Jack who tames the wild stallion. Series Information Jack and Annie lead a perfectly normal life. Perfectly normal, that is, until they come across an abandoned tree house with the power to whisk the kids away to different times and places! Whether they're exploring the ancient pyramids of Egypt and helping out the ghost of an Egyptian queen, or crossing the Delaware with General George Washington, Jack and Annie are always ready for another adventure. More importantly, the facts they learn along the way always provide the keys to completing their quests. The siblings love to read up on any subject, whether it's to crack codes, solve riddles, or simply get out of scrapes.

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Which dangerous animals would win in a fight? Find out in this awesome bind-up of five books in the popular Who Would Win? series! The collection features a range of mammals, sea creatures, reptiles, and dinosaurs to satisfy all kinds of animal fans, including Wolverine vs. Tasmanian Devil, Rhino vs. Hippo, Alligator vs. Python, Killer Whale vs. Great White Shark, and Tyrannosaurus Rex vs. Velociraptor. Kids will learn about each animal's anatomy, behavior, and more alongside photos, charts, illustrations, and amazing facts.

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The New York Times bestseller that's changing America's diet is now presented in this edition for younger readers"What's for dinner?" seemed like a simple question-until journalist and supermarket detective Michael Pollan delved behind the scenes. From fast food and big organic to small farms and old-fashioned hunting and gathering, this young readers' adaptation of Pollan's famous food-chain exploration encourages kids to consider the personal and global health implications of their food choices. In a smart, compelling format with updated facts, plenty of photos, graphs, and visuals as well as a new afterword and back matter, The Omnivore's Dilemma serves up a bold message to the generation that needs it most: It's time to take charge of our national eating habits-and it starts with each individual.

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"We all have a rainbow inside, and it's made up of all the special little things that make each of us unique." So begins Amina Mucciolo's semiautobiographical picture book about accepting and celebrating all the things that make each and every one of us special!Amina's story reminds young readers how important it is to embrace your differences and be proud of who you are. Amina's message is incredibly powerful: We are all beautiful just as we are. This empowering picture book features colorful illustrations with a cast of kids with all kinds of experiences, backgrounds, and abilities. Its message of kindness, inclusivity, and self-celebration will resonate with kids and parents everywhere.

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When Abraham Lincoln overhears a classroom of kids say "history is boring," he decides to teach them a lesson. Lincoln escapes from 1860 ― to pursue his dream of becoming a professional wrestler! Now siblings Doc and Abby have to convince Lincoln to go back to Springfield, Illinois, and accept the presidency. before everything spins out of control!

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Thirty years ago, Harold Biddle died in a tragic accident-but there's more to the story. Now, the teenage kids of Harold's classmates are determined to find out what happened to him all those years ago. as long as Harold's spirit doesn't enact his revenge first!But Harold Biddle isn't the only monster roaming the streets of Port Lawrence. From doppelgängers to haunted books and one creepy dummy, Isaiah, Margot, James, and the rest of their friends have to fight to stay alive or risk becoming monsters themselves!This official YA novel tells the story of season 1 of the hit Goosebumps series-plus additional scenes and information not seen on the show, including resolving the show's cliffhanger ending!

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Claudia has always been the most outrageous kid in her class. until Ashley Wyeth comes along, Ashley's really different-she wears hippie clothes, has six holes in her ears, and is the most fantastic artist Claudia has ever met. Ashley says Claudia has artistic talent, too. She thinks Claudia should spend more time on her "calling" and forget about the Baby-sitters Club: It's just a waste of time. The Baby-sitters are sick of Ashley Wyeth, and they think Claudia's a traitor. Claudia's got to decide: either the Baby-sitters Club or the new girl-one of them's got to go!

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Merlin has asked Jack and Annie to help on another Merlin Mission. This time they head back into history to Venice, Italy, in the 1700s. Merlin instructs them to find the painter Tiepolo, and the King of the Jungle to help them on their quest. Will Jack and Annie master magic and be able to rescue the Grand Lady of the Lagoon in time? With the help of some new friends, a research book, and a mysterious rhyme from Merlin, the heroes will save the beautiful city from a flood! Yet another Magic Tree House book that will engage kids with history, magic, and nonstop action from beginning to end.

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Every beachgoer knows that there's nothing more terrifying than a. SHARRRK! But this shark is just misunderstood, or is he? In a wholly original, side-splittingly funny story, New York Timesbestselling author Ame Dyckman and illustrator Scott Magoon take this perennial theme and turn it on its (hammer)head with a brand-new cheeky character. The filming of an underwater TV show goes awry when the crew gets interrupted by a. SHARRRK! Poor Shark, he wasn't trying to scare them, he's just misunderstood! Then he's accused of trying to eat a fish. Will Shark ever catch a break? After all, he wasn't going to eat the fish, he was just showing it his new tooth! Or was he? Explosively funny, extraordinarily clever, and even full of fun shark facts, this surprisingly endearing story gets to the heart of what it feels like to be misunderstood by the people around you. With a surprise twist ending, Misunderstood Shark will have kids rolling with laughter!

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Hubie doesn't want to go to Eric's New Year's Eve sleepover because he is afraid. Will the boys' fun and games be enough to keep Hubie from calling his mother?Series Information These early chapter books take the Black Lagoon kids on hilarious adventures to what they anticipate to be their doom - but that turn out to be delightful events in the end.

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One of history's most exciting and terrifying events comes to life in this story of amazing kids and how they survived.

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More than 40 practice pages that help children master early math skills. Through mazes, hidden pictures, matching, kids get practice in recognizing and counting numbers from 1 to 20. They also learn about one-to-one correspondence, identify number words one to twenty, and solve problems using pictures!

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A Witty, Wonderful Story That Encourages Kids to Dream Big Adorable illustrations and a can-do spirit fill this memorable story of determination and perseverance. Cheerful artwork features lots of funny surprises Uplifting message Fun-to-read speech bubbles complement the text. Cloudette is a tiny wisp of a cloud who feels overshadowed by her larger counterparts. She drifts by as they create powerful thunderstorms that make crops grow and mighty rivers flow. Determined to be of use herself, Cloudette finds a little frog in a dried-up pond. With much huffing and puffing, can she be helpful too?

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"I wish I'd had these books as a kid. Hilarious!" - Dav Pilkey, creator of Captain Underpants and Dog Man They may look like Bad Guys, but these wannabe heroes are doing good deeds. whether you like it or not! This New York Times bestselling illustrated series is perfect for fans of Dog Man and Captain Underpants. Seriously, WHAT is going on with Snake?! Terrible powers have been revealed! Evil allies have materialized! Inter-dimensional doors have opened! Shady-looking cloaks have been purchased! What is his deal?!And that's not all! Why does Agent Fox suddenly have a whole lot more backstory than we'd counted on?! Dang it! We need answers! WHAT IS GOING ON HERE?!Wolf and the gang are back. And things are worse than ever. Or badder than ever. if you think that sounds cooler and don't have a problem with bad grammar. BAD GUYS #12 WILL MELT YOUR BRAIN.

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Don't let The Seeker find you!Twelve-year-old Zee is back now. He disappeared for a year and nobody knows where he went or what happened to him. Not even his best friends Justin, Nia, and Lyric. But ever since Zee has been back, he's been. different. After Zee freaks out at his friends playing hide and seek at an odd party in his backyard-the first time his group are friends are back together since his reappearance-strange things begin to occur. Everyone who played in the game has a mark on their wrist. And then they disappear. The kids are pulled into a shadow world-the Nowhere-ruled by the monstrous, shape-shifting Seeker. Justin and his friends will have to band together and face their worst nightmares to defeat the Seeker or lose themselves to the Nowhere forever.

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A semiautobiographical middle-grade graphic novel about frenemies, fitting in, and finding your voice. Cecil Hall and his family have just moved from Florida to Massachusetts, near Boston. Cecil is anxious about making friends because he doesn't know where he'll fit in. His older sister, Leah, thinks he should befriend the other black kids at his new school, but Cecil isn't sure how he'd go about doing that. He wants to be known for his comics-making talent, anyway. But the few kids who are impressed by Cecil's art aren't always nice to him. When one of his drawings is misused and gets him into serious trouble, can Cecil stand up for himself and figure out who his real friends are?

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When the kids finish trick-or-treating, Stillwater treats them to a deliciously spooky ghost story that transforms into an ancient Zen tale-starring Addie and Michael-and featuring a haunting surprise twist at the end!

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There is a new gym teacher coming to school. The kids say he is a real monster! Imagine their surprise when they discover he is a regular guy…and they actually like gym.

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Young learners will love these funny, easy-to-read little books with text in both English and Spanish. These simple stories feature high-frequency words, rhyming, repetition, and adorable illustrations on topics kids love. Perfect as a bilingual resource for early learners or for introducing English speakers to a new language. Includes 20 books and a family guide.

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A go-cart contest inspires imagination to take flight in this picture book for creators of all ages, with art from New York Times bestselling illustrator Peter H. Reynolds. It's time for this year's Going Places contest! Finally. Time to build a go-cart, race it-and win. Each kid grabs an identical kit, and scrambles to build. Everyone but Maya. She sure doesn't seem to be in a hurry. and that sure doesn't look like anybody else's go-cart!But who said it had to be a go-cart? And who said there's only one way to cross the finish line?This sublime celebration of creative spirit and thinking outside the box-both figuratively and literally-is ideal for early learners, recent grads, and everyone in between.

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More than just a traditional read-aloud, Cozy Corner™ interactive storytime engages and empowers the whole child!Includes: A Robust Program Guide Storytime Plan Card focus 1 Big Book (My Daddy Snores by Nancy H. Rothstein) 2 Read-Aloud Trade Books Book! Book! Book! by Deborah Bruss, If You're Happy and You Know It by James Warhola) Story Character Card Punch-Outs Mini-Poster Putumayo Kids Music CD An oversized plastic carrying bag with identifying sticker Skills covered: Vocabulary: Sound Words Comprehension: Compare & Contrast Phonological Awareness: Onomatopoeia Social Development: Engaging with Others Curriculum Link: Community Helpers

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An adventure-packed series about three kids who travel into a magical, dragon-filled world!

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Peppa's little brother George uses the potty for the first time in this handy board book! It's a great tool for kids who are also toilet training.

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It all started when I found this super cool lizard in the backyard. When a little boy wishes that he had marshmallows and a dragon to toast them, he couldn't have known that the wish would come true! But what happens when the dragon can't breathe fire? Will he be able to cheer him up?Kids will love this adorable story about friendship, dragons, and the power of imagination and play!

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"Red Scare is a brilliant, fast-paced adventure. Action, history, and a tiny bit of fantasy collide in eye-popping panels, loaded with heart." - Max Brallier, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Last Kids on Earth series Peggy is scared: She's struggling to recover from polio and needs crutches to walk, and she and her neighbors are worried about the rumors of Communist spies doing bad things. On top of all that, Peggy has a hard time at school, and gets taunted by her classmates. When she finds a mysterious artifact that gives her the ability to fly, she thinks it's the solution to all her problems. But if Peggy wants to keep it, she'll have to overcome bullies, outsmart FBI agents, and escape from some very strange spies!Title contains language or content that may be considered inappropriate for younger readers.

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Meet a worm not that different from you or me, except that his head looks a lot like his tail! A hysterical journal about the daily doings and the hidden world of a lovable underground dweller that will be sure to delight kids both young and old. Paperback Formats Available for Schools Only.

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This special edition features a new letter from the author and 80 pages of full-color bonus content, including a tour of the Titanic's first-class decks; historical photos of the ship and passengers; the story of the cutthroat race to find the Titanic wreckage; and a timeline of the technology that helped us uncover it. Perfect for readers new to the series as well as I Survived fans!George Calder must be the luckiest kid alive - he and his little sister, Phoebe, are sailing with their aunt on the Titanic, the greatest ship ever built! George can't resist exploring every inch of the incredible boat, even if it gets him into trouble. But one night while George is off exploring, a terrible boom shakes the entire boat. Soon the impossible is happening: The Titanic is sinking. George has always gotten out of trouble before. Can he survive this nightmare?

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"Dear Turtle, I'm having a party. You're invited." But when Turtle arrives, he learns Anansi forgot to mention it's a costume party-so he goes home to try on different outfits. Then he finds out he was supposed to bring a dish. and by the time he's all ready, Anansi tells him the party is already over. To get back at the Spider, Turtle throws his own party, with punch and cake and games. But when Anansi wins a game, the prize isn't what he expected. A Bank Street College Best Children's Book of the Year. Based on tales originating in West Africa and familiar in Caribbean culture, the five-book Anansi the Trickster series is full of slapstick humor and mischief. Eric A. Kimmel's imaginative retellings combined with Janet Stevens' expressive illustrations create the perfect silly stories for fun-loving kids.

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This lively collection is packed with kid-friendly, "pocket-sized" poems of eight lines or less by such well-known poets as Eve Merriam, Karla Kuskin, and the anthologist herself, Bobbi Katz. The easy-to-memorize, pint-sized poems reflect many different facets of children's lives and are embellished with witty, winning art by the beloved Marylin Hafner, making a package that will be welcomed by children and their teachers.

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Ponyboy Curtis is a good-natured teen who loves books and movies. He's also an orphan whose two older brothers and street-smart friends guard and protect him. Together these ragtag, working-class boys, known as "greasers" to the locals, try to make their way in the world, without privilege, supervision, or education. But it isn't easy. A bunch of wealthy kids, called the "Socs, " target Ponyboy and his friends. They bully, mock, and ridicule the greasers. Until one night they push the greasers too far, and violence explodes. Now young Ponyboy has a decision to make: Does he run or does he stand his ground and try to find justice?This realistic novel was written by a first-time teen author no older than the characters she depicted. The story remains as hard-hitting and important today as when it was published in 1967. Title contains language or content that may be considered inappropriate for younger readers.

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In this follow-up to the best-selling Week-by-Week Homework for Building Reading Comprehension and Fluency, Mary Rose has selected short passages perfect for second and third graders. Kids take these home with the companion comprehension activity and practice reading with the support of a grown-up. Includes easy parent tips. The results are phenomenal! Teachers, parents, and students alike rave about this simple, effective way to boost reading skills. Great for building the home-school connection.

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More than 40 ready-to-use, skill-building practice pages with easy-to-follow directions and fun, motivating exercises! Perfect for classroom or at-home use, this exciting practice book includes high-interest stories targeted to provide invaluable reinforcement and practice with reading comprehension skills. This valuable resource gives kids practice with: main idea and details following directions drawing conclusions

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A little mouse thinks her name is absolutely perfect until she starts school and all the kids make fun of her.

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Easy-to-follow instructions help kids discover how to make a drawbot, a robotic hand, and a robotic arm. Readers will also learn about vibration, opposable thumbs, and tension - and meet some robotics pioneers.

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Rich with signature rhyming text and unforgettable illustrations, Pig, the greediest pug alive, and his friend, Trevor, will have kids rolling with laughter.

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In a typical school year, every kid has one or two things go wrong. But for Jordan, there's A LOT going wrong ALL THE TIME. Take this year. Here are some of the things going wrong:- His teacher hates him. Like, really hates him. Like, is totally out to get him even when he's trying to be good, and is willing to fail him on the simplest things, like show and tell.- He has a slight breathing problem because of his asthma. And breathing is never really an optional activity.- His pet snake has given birth to way, way, way too many baby snakes, all who need a home.- He is finding that becoming The World's Best Drummer in no time whatsoever is maybe not the easiest goal.- There are bullies ready to stomp him when all he has to defend himself with is a lunchbox. And all this doesn't even include the freak swing set accident, the fears inside his head, or the funniest class presentation ever. By keeping his cool (some of the time), banging on the drums (a lot), and keeping his sense of humor (all the time), Jordan's going to try to make it through the year and grow up to write a book about it!

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The infamous, Most Wanted Goosebumps characters are out on the loose and after you. Just in time for Halloween, a super special edition!Kenny Manzetti was the new kid in town. His family moved back in to an old house to help take care of his grandfather. Everyone in his new neighborhood is obsessed with zombies - even Grandpa Mo. But then a new family moves in next door and there choice in furniture is. interesting. Kenny is convinced that there is something strange about the new neighbors but his parents won't listen to him. So Kenny and his friends go in for a closer look. A bad idea on any day but definitely the wrong choice around Halloween. Will Kenny survive long enough to go trick or treating?With an extended page count this special edition is a scream!

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Two curious kids conduct experiments and build a prism in order to figure out how rainbows form. Includes fun, easy activity instructions.

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Could you design the Golden Gate Bridge? Could you construct the Eiffel Tower? Could you decorate the Burj Khalifa? Could you make a budget, draw up the plans, and handle every problem that arises to create something that withstands the test of time? This accessible nonfiction compendium explores the creation of 10 global landmarks, from the first spark of an idea to the final layer of paint. Acclaimed educator Rekha Rajan encourages readers to see themselves as the engineers, builders, architects, and more through interactive stories and a unique structure. Graphic artist Alex Asfour's gorgeous art works seamlessly with engaging photographs to create a standout nonfiction title that will appeal to both kids and educators. Ideal for any grade schooler with an interest in STEAM!

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From NBA legend Le Bron James comes this new book about the value basketball offers struggling kids on and off the court. "An inspiring sports story all the way to the buzzer."-Kirkus

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As the dust settled on Port-au-Prince, hope was the last thing anybody could see. When the earth shook, his whole neighborhood disappeared. Now a boy and his mother are living in the soccer stadium, in a shelter made of tin and bedsheets, with long lines for food and water. But even with so much sorrow all around, he finds a child playing with a soccer ball made of rags. Soon many children are caught up in the magic of the game that transports them out of their bleak surroundings and into a world where anything is possible. Then the kids are given a truly wonderful gift. A soccer ball might seem simple, but really it's a powerful link between a heartbroken country's past and its hopes for the future. Jesse Joshua Watson has created an inspiring testament to the strength of the Haitian people and the promise of children.

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The humor of Captain Underpants meets the blockbuster format of Diary of a Wimpy Kid in this laugh-out-loud series about Justin Chase, who is having the Worst. Week. EVER!Have you ever had a bad week? Justin Chase sure has and THIS is it!His mom has just married a vampire. His dad is driving a giant toilet on wheels. His cat has probably been abducted by aliens. A bully is making his first day at a new school miserable. And right now, he's hanging off the edge of a 30-foot-tall diving board in front of his entire class wearing nothing but rapidly disappearing crocheted swim trunks!And it's only. MONDAY!The first book in the new laugh-out-loud hilarious seven-part middle-grade book series based loosely off this husband and wife team"s own family!

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Rick's never questioned much. He's gone along with his best friend Jeff even when Jeff's acted like a bully and a jerk. He's let his father joke with him about which hot girls he might want to date even though that kind of talk always makes him uncomfortable. And he hasn't given his own identity much thought, because everyone else around him seemed to have figured it out. But now Rick's gotten to middle school, and new doors are opening. One of them leads to the school's Rainbow Spectrum club, where kids of many genders and identities congregate, including Melissa, the girl who sits in front of Rick in class and seems to have her life together. Rick wants his own life to be that. understood. Even if it means breaking some old friendships and making some new ones. As he did in his groundbreaking novel GEORGE, in RICK, award-winning author Alex Gino explores what it means to search for your own place in the world. and all the steps you and the people around you need to take in order to get where you need to be.

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Do your children know they are the boss of their thoughts? New York Times bestselling author Jennie Allen will help your kids realize that they don"t have to hang on to every scary, anxious, or mean thought that enters their heads (no matter how it gets there). Based on biblical advice to take thoughts captive, this picture book makes managing thoughts achievable and fun for kids.

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In this action-packed trilogy, four kids on a marine expedition explore an underwater habitat that's been altered by a seismic event-which exposes a sunken treasure!

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Camilla Cream loves lima beans, but she never eats them. Why? Because the other kids in her school don't like them. Camilla Cream is very worried about what other people think about her, but at the very moment she most wants to fit in, she becomes completely covered in colorful stripes! Worse yet, she seems to change colors to match whatever is happening around her. When the class says the Pledge of Allegiance, she turns red, white, and blue! Instead of blending in, she's standing out. Specialists are called but the situation goes from bad to worse. Isn't there anyone who can help Camilla remember what it means to be herself? Sure to invite discussion, this is an engaging book that imaginatively explores the risks of trying to be like everyone else.

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If your lunch was a bug, Who could you be? Maybe a nuthatch At work in a tree... In snappy, lilting rhymes, Margery Facklam - the award-winning author of more than thirty books for children - introduces some of the many creatures that happily feast on kids' favorite yuck-inducing creepy-crawlies. A bat, a gecko, a mouse, a toad, a trout, and a bear are among the diners represented, along with a Venus flytrap and some surprise guests: humans!Long's large, dramatic pen-and-ink and watercolor illustrations abound with life, realistically depicting protagonists on both sides of the lunch experience. Even her margins crawl with a detailed and colorful assortment of insect passersby. Extending the usefulness of this inviting picture book, final pages provide information on each animal (and person) and its preferred bug meal.

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A New Book About Controlling Anger from the Illustrator of Froggy. Gus is a little rhino who loves to play in the sandbox. But when the other kids don't want to do things his way on the playground, he gets angry. The simple text features only a few easy-to-read words per page and the delightfully humorous pictures are by the illustrator of the best-selling Froggy series.

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