Astrid and Apollo and the Puppy Surprise

Astrid and Apollo and the Puppy Surprise

Author: V. T. Bidania

Publisher: Capstone

Published: 2021

Total Pages: 65

ISBN-13: 151588208X

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Astrid and Apollo each have a special, surprise birthday gift planned for the other, and Astrid thinks she has guessed what Apollo is giving her, but as she puts more clues together, she realizes she is in the middle of a birthday mystery. Includes facts about the Hmong.


Astrid and Apollo and the Puppy Surprise

Astrid and Apollo and the Puppy Surprise

Author: V. T. Bidania

Publisher: Capstone

Published: 2021

Total Pages: 65

ISBN-13: 1515891755

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Astrid and Apollo each have a special, surprise birthday gift planned for the other, and Astrid thinks she has guessed what Apollo is giving her, but as she puts more clues together, she realizes she is in the middle of a birthday mystery. Includes facts about the Hmong.


Astrid and Apollo and the Fishing Flop

Astrid and Apollo and the Fishing Flop

Author: V. T. Bidania

Publisher: Picture Window Books

Published: 2020

Total Pages: 65

ISBN-13: 1515861287

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It's the twins' first time fishing. Astrid and Apollo can't wait to ride on their Uncle Lue's fast boat and get goofy pictures with all the fish they catch. But Apollo keeps catching things that are not fish! When a storm brings them to shore, Apollo starts to feel like he's a fishing failure. Can the twins turn the day around and help Apollo find the fun in fishing?


Astrid and Apollo and the Starry Campout

Astrid and Apollo and the Starry Campout

Author: V. T. Bidania

Publisher: Picture Window Books

Published: 2020

Total Pages: 65

ISBN-13: 1515861317

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Astrid is anxious about her family's camping trip because she is afraid of the dark (and bears), but her twin Apollo is looking forward to the experience; and Astrid is doing okay, despite the bugs and the dark, until she hears the scratching outside the family's tent--but Astrid is determined not to let her father face the threat alone.


Astrid and Apollo and the Happy New Year

Astrid and Apollo and the Happy New Year

Author: V. T. Bidania

Publisher: Picture Window Books

Published: 2020

Total Pages: 65

ISBN-13: 1515861252

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Astrid and Apollo are attending the Hmong New Year festival (which is held at a big arena in St. Paul or Minneapolis in November or December), but in the crowded arena they are soon separated from their parents and younger sister, and between rescuing a little lost boy, and getting mistaken for a pair of famous child singers, the festival turns into quite an adventure for the twins.


Astrid and Apollo in Concert

Astrid and Apollo in Concert

Author: V. T. Bidania

Publisher: Capstone

Published: 2021

Total Pages: 65

ISBN-13: 1663908680

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As Astrid and Apollo practice for their duet in the third-grade recorder concert they become increasingly frustrated with their little sister Eliana, who keeps getting in the way, but when events leading up to the concert do not go as planned the twins realize just how much Eliana feels left out. Includes facts about the Hmong.


Astrid and Apollo and the Magic Pepper

Astrid and Apollo and the Magic Pepper

Author: V. T. Bidania

Publisher: Capstone

Published: 2021

Total Pages: 65

ISBN-13: 1515891747

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During their trip to the farm, Astrid and Apollo enjoy Grandma's funny stories and Uncle Meng's magic tricks while picking vegetables to sell at the farmers' market. Includes facts about the Hmong.


Astrid and Apollo and the Soccer Celebration

Astrid and Apollo and the Soccer Celebration

Author: V. T. Bidania

Publisher: Capstone

Published: 2020-11

Total Pages: 68

ISBN-13: 1515891089

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At the Hmong July Fourth Soccer Festival, Astrid and Apollo are excited to join their dad as he watches his favorite soccer team compete. But when they have to babysit their little sister, Eliana, too, they don't know what snack she keeps asking for. To keep her from crying, they buy almost everything they see at the festival. Will they end up with a whole stroller full of yummy food?


A Christmas Surprise

A Christmas Surprise

Author: Sue Bentley

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2008-09-11

Total Pages: 130

ISBN-13: 1440629331

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Molly is so excited to spend Christmas with her family. . . she can?t wait for the snow, food, and presents! But Molly just can?t seem to keep herself out of trouble. Luckily, she finds a distraction in Flame, the snow white kitten. With his magical help, it looks like Molly may get the best Christmas present ever!


Short Stories in Brazilian Portuguese for Beginners

Short Stories in Brazilian Portuguese for Beginners

Author: Olly Richards

Publisher: John Murray

Published: 2019-12-03

Total Pages: 220

ISBN-13: 1529379059

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"Olly's top-notch language-learning insights are right in line with the best of what we know from neuroscience and cognitive psychology about how to learn effectively. I love his work - and you will too!" - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for Numbers An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young adult and adult learners of Brazilian Portuguese. Short Stories in Brazilian Portuguese for Beginners has been written especially for students from high-beginner to low-intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, a feeling of progress and most importantly - enjoyment! Mapped to A2-B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for languages, these eight captivating stories are designed to give you a sense of achievement and a feeling of progress when reading. What does this book give you? - Eight stories in a variety of exciting genres, from science fiction and crime to history and thriller - making reading fun, while you learn a wide range of new vocabulary - Controlled language at your level to help you progress confidently - Realistic spoken dialogues, to help you learn conversational expressions and improve your speaking ability - Accessible grammar so you learn new structures naturally, in a stress-free way - Beautiful illustrations accompanying each story, to set the scene and support your understanding - Pleasure! Research shows that if you're enjoying reading in a foreign language, you won't experience the usual feelings of frustration - 'It's too hard!' 'I don't understand!' Carefully curated to make learning a new language easy, these stories include key features that will support and consolidate your progress, including: - A glossary for bolded words in each chapter - Full plot summary - A bilingual word list - Comprehension questions after each chapter. As a result, you will be able to focus on enjoying reading, delighting in your improved range of vocabulary and grasp of the language, without ever feeling overwhelmed. From science fiction to fantasy, to crime and thrillers, Short Stories in Brazilian Portuguese for Beginners will make learning Brazilian Portuguese easy and enjoyable.