Clever Jack Takes the Cake

Clever Jack Takes the Cake

Author: Candace Fleming

Publisher: Dragonfly Books

Published: 2024-11-12

Total Pages: 41

ISBN-13: 0593813510

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Take a bite out of this deliciously funny original fairy tale, which received four starred reviews and was named a Best Book of the Year by Booklist, School Library Journal, Kirkus Reviews, and the Bank Street College of Education. What would you do if you were invited to the princess’s tenth birthday party but didn’t have money for a gift? Well, clever Jack decides to bake the princess a cake. Now he just has to get it to the castle in one piece. What could possibly go wrong? Candace Fleming and G. Brian Karas, creators of the bestselling picture book Muncha! Muncha! Muncha!, have teamed up again to bring us a modern fairy tale starring a determined boy and a story-loving princess with a good sense of humor. While girls will fall for a story featuring a princess’s birthday party, Jack’s adventures with trolls, bears, and gypsies make this the perfect read for young boys as well—and ideal for storytime.


The Amazing Collection of Joey Cornell: Based on the Childhood of a Great American Artist

The Amazing Collection of Joey Cornell: Based on the Childhood of a Great American Artist

Author: Candace Fleming

Publisher: Schwartz & Wade

Published: 2018-02-27

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 0399552405

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Award-winning and bestselling author Candace Fleming delivers a stunning picture-book based on the childhood of artist and sculptor Joseph Cornell, sure to beguile aspiring artists and collectors of all ages. Joey Cornell collected everything -- anything that sparked his imagination or delighted his eye. His collection grew and grew until he realized that certain pieces just looked right together. He assembled his doodads to create wonderful, magical creations out of once ordinary objects. Perfect for introducing art to kids, here's an imaginative and engaging book based on the childhood of great American artist Joseph Cornell, told by master picture book author Candace Fleming and lauded illustrator Gérard DuBois.


Edward the Emu

Edward the Emu

Author: Sheena Knowles

Publisher: Harper Collins

Published: 1998-04-04

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 0064434990

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Edward the emu was sick of the zoo, There was nowhere to go, there was nothing to do, And compared to the seals that lived right next door, Well being an emu was frankly a bore. Tired of his life as an emu, Edward decides to try being something else for a change. He tries swimming with the seals. He spends a day lounging with the lions. He even does a stint slithering with the snakes. But Edward soon discovers that being an emu may be the best thing after all. And so he returns to his pen, only to find a big surprise awaiting him. . . . Edward is tired of being an emu, so he decides to try being something else for a change. First he spends some time swimming with the seals. Next, he lounges with the lions. He even slithers with the snakes. But Edward soon discovers that being an emu may not be so bad after all. So he heads back to his pen, only to find a big surprise awaiting him . . .Sheena Knowles' upbeat, rhyming text and Rod Clement's deliciously droll illustrations are sure to make readers laugh out loud in this whimsical picture book by the creators of Edwina the Emu."If you buy one book...for sheer fun, there's no question it should be this one." San Diego Union Tribune


Joseph Had a Little Overcoat

Joseph Had a Little Overcoat

Author: Simms Taback

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 1999-10-01

Total Pages: 41

ISBN-13: 0670878553

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Joseph had a little overcoat, but it was full of holes—just like this book! When Joseph's coat got too old and shabby, he made it into a jacket. But what did he make it into after that? And after that? As children turn the pages of this book, they can use the die-cut holes to guess what Joseph will be making next from his amazing overcoat, while they laugh at the bold, cheerful artwork and learn that you can always make something, even out of nothing.


Oh, No!

Oh, No!

Author: Candace Fleming

Publisher: Dragonfly Books

Published: 2018-12-11

Total Pages: 41

ISBN-13: 1984852043

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"This picture book reads like an instant classic.... Oh, yes!" raved Kirkus Reviews in a starred review. Young children will delight in repeating the refrain "OH, NO!" as one animal after another falls into a deep, deep hole in this lively read-aloud. This simple and irresistible picture book by hugely popular picture book creators—Candace Fleming and Caldecott medalist Eric Rohmann—feels like a classic-in-the-making. Fans of Rohmann's Caldecott Medal­-winning My Friend Rabbit, will be thrilled to see a new book created in the same expressive and comical style.


My Friend Rabbit

My Friend Rabbit

Author: Eric Rohmann

Publisher: Roaring Brook Press

Published: 2011-02-15

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 1466812311

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Rabbit saves the day in a most ingeneous way. When Mouse lets his best friend, Rabbit, play with his brand-new airplane, trouble isn't far behind. From Caldecott Honor award winner Eric Rohmann comes a brand-new picture book about friends and toys and trouble, illustrated in robust, expressive prints. My Friend Rabbit is the winner of the 2003 Caldecott Medal.


Vampirina Ballerina

Vampirina Ballerina

Author: Anne Marie Pace

Publisher: Disney Electronic Content

Published: 2014-08-26

Total Pages: 40

ISBN-13: 1484717368

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Oh, to be a ballerina! It's a challenge for any little girl, but even more so if you happen to be a vampire like Vampirina. First of all, you have to find a class that meets at night. Then you have to figure out how to perfect your form when you can't see yourself in the mirror? And then there's wearing pink (not the most flattering of colors if you happen to be undead) and that nagging urge to take a little nip out of the other dancers. And worse of all... STAGE FRIGHT!!!


The Lamb and the Butterfly

The Lamb and the Butterfly

Author: Arnold Sundgaard

Publisher:

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 9780590566438

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A protected lamb and an independent butterfly discuss their different ways of living.


The Talented Clementine

The Talented Clementine

Author: Sara Pennypacker

Publisher: Hachette UK

Published: 2013-03-19

Total Pages: 125

ISBN-13: 1423198646

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This delightful New York Times bestselling chapter book series, from the award-winning author of Pax, is a modern classic that has been keeping readers engaged and laughing as they follow the hijinks of Clementine, a clever and quirky third grader who’s the most spectacular friend around. Perfect for fans of Amelia Bedelia and Ivy + Bean! When it comes to tackling third grade, Clementine is at the top of her game-okay, so maybe not all the time. After her teacher announces that the third and fourth graders will be putting on a talent show, Clementine panics. She doesn't sing or dance or play an instrument. She can't even hop with finesse. And as if that didn't make her feel bad enough, her perfect best friend, Margaret, has so many talents, she has to alphabetize them to keep them straight? How can Clementine ever hope to compete? As the night of the big "Talent-palooza" draws closer, Clementine is desperate for an act, any act. But the unexpected talent she demonstrates at the show surprises everyone-most of all herself. READ MORE! Clementine Clementine’s Letter Clementine, Friend of the Week Clementine and the Family Meeting Clementine and the Spring Trip Completely Clementine


Dr Burnorium's Compendium of Hot Sauces

Dr Burnorium's Compendium of Hot Sauces

Author: Dr Burnorium

Publisher: Dog n Bone

Published: 2012-10-18

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780957140936

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Come closer my friend; what's that you say? You like spicy food? You think you're pretty tough, can handle the hottest Mexican food, the fieriest curries? Well Sir, you ain't tried nothing until you've tried some of the sauces in Dr Burnorium's Compendium of Hot Sauces. Welcome to the wicked world of Dr Burnorium; a purveyor of pain, melter of faces, and leading expert when it comes to all things hot-sauce related. Having spent decades travelling the globe on a quest for the most potent peppers, the good doctor has personally tried and tested, collected, and collated a list of the finest, tastiest and, most importantly, hottest sauces around. Here, for the first time, he shares his favourites, ranging from the internal damnation offered by the Colon Cleaner, to the insane heat that emanates from his own evil creation: Psycho Juice. He'd like you to try them, enjoy them, and share them with friends; in fact with as many people as possible. Just don't come crying to him when they blow the roof of your mouth right off. The guide also contains reviews, tasting notes and the stories behind the sauces, as well as recipes and an explanation of the chillis that cause the pain. So what are you waiting for? Buy this now and taste some of the incredible sauces for yourself. Free your mind and your ass will most certainly follow.