Have you ever had trouble falling asleep? A friend is exactly what Sammy needs to help. Sammy doesn't know it yet, but soon he will have much more than just a friend; he will have a wubbie in his life. Enjoy reading about the beginning of Sammy and Walter's journey together.
Goodnight, Sammy is a charming children's book written in delightful rhyming couplets. The story revolves around Sammy, a four-year-old boy, who grapples with a common childhood fear-the presence of "monsters" lurking underneath his bed. With a whimsical and heartwarming narrative, the book explores how Sammy's parents come to his aid, offering comfort and guidance to help him conquer his nightly fears. Through a series of endearing and imaginative encounters, Sammy's parents employ creative strategies to turn his bedtime routine into a source of comfort rather than anxiety. The story emphasizes the importance of parental support and highlights the tender moments of reassurance shared between Sammy and his caring parents. Goodnight, Sammy not only captivates young readers with its engaging rhymes and vibrant illustrations but also serves as a valuable tool for parents and caregivers seeking to address and alleviate the common childhood fear of imaginary monsters. The book imparts a positive message about the power of love, familial bonds, and the courage it takes to face and overcome childhood fears.
I say the Sh'ma and I feel God's light / Shining on me all through the night. A Jewish child gets ready for bed and says the traditional "Sh'ma" prayer in this beautiful board book with rhyming text and charming illustrations by award-winning Melanie Hall. Introduce young children to Jewish life, Jewish holidays, and Shabbat with Very First Board Books.
A stash of easy money makes for some hard choices for Sammy Keyes. "An exceptionally good entry in an already remarkable series."--Booklist Sammy Keyes has three wads of cold hard cash in her hot little hands. An old guy gave them to her. Well, actually, he told her to throw them away. With his last dying breath. Which he was taking because Sammy had just scared the life right out of him. So . . . she's got to get this man some help. She's got to do it without being seen herself. And she's got to figure out how to stash that cash. (Aw, c'mon! You'd keep the money too, right?) But it turns out other people are after that money--and now they're after her. Crooks Sammy can handle. The thing that's scaring her to death is Brandon's pool party--and the thought that her crush Casey will be there...
Sammy, the best hound dog in the whole wide world, loves his girl and she loves him. When illness cuts Sammy's life short, the girl's family keeps his spirit alive by celebrating his love of chasing wind-blown bubbles, keeping loyal guard at night, and offering his velvety fur for endless pats and tummy scratches. Painter Jamie Wyeth's illustrations - infused with his realist style and lifelong fondness for dogs - radiate the joy and sadness of every tongue-licking, tail-wagging moment in this heartening and lovingly rendered story written by Barbara Walsh.
"The most winning junior detective ever in teen lit. (Take that, Nancy Drew!)" —Midwest Children's Book Review After being chased by a man wielding a shovel, scared silly by a mummy, and attacked by Heather Acosta, Sammy and her pals decide they've had their fill of monsters and head home to eat some candy. But along with bubble gum and chocolate bars, they discover something frightening in their trick-or-treating bags. Something that's definitely not sweet! Before they know it, Sammy and her friends are following suspicious gravediggers, ghoulish embalmers, and shady undertakers. And somebody is following them . . . The Sammy Keyes mysteries are fast-paced, funny, thoroughly modern, and true whodunits. Each mystery is exciting and dramatic, but it's the drama in Sammy's personal life that keeps readers coming back to see what happens next with her love interest Casey, her soap-star mother, and her mysterious father.