Ever since they were Snotsippers, Jack and the girl have fought, until one day she steals his bike and as he and the Amigos try to recover it, Jack realizes that he is growing up and must eventually leave the "goodlands and badlands of Hokey Pokey."
Elmo invites toddlers to dance along as he and his friends do the Hokey Pokey—with a bit of a twist! In addition to the usual—putting in hands, feet, and other body parts—there’s Cookie Monster putting his cookie in, Big Bird shaking his tail feathers, and Bert doing—what else?—the Pigeon! Lots of interactive, laugh-out-loud fun for all!
One step ... two step ... three step ... four. Trot my feet across the floor. See me trotting? Watch me go! I can do it! Trot-trot ... Cushion the porcupine loves Barb the hedgehog. Barb loves to dance, but poor Cushion! Even when he tries really hard to dance, he always ends up stepping on someone's foot or pricking someone with his quills. How will he ever learn to dance with Barb?
What could be more embarrassing for an 11-year-old than watching his mother dance the Hokey Pokey in front of his entire class? Not much, according to Brendan Breen. Having recently moved from New York City to a small town in Pennsylvania, Brendan wants to fit in at his new school. The only obstacle is his mother. Loud and outgoing, Jean Breen is the opposite of her son. When Jean offers to emcee the Walter F. Harley Elementary School Music and Munchies Night, Brendan panics and plots to keep her as far away as possible. But one by one, his well-laid plans backfire. To avoid getting a reputation as an oddball, Brendan must steer a clear path through a dangerous landscape that includes not only his wacky mother but his chatty little sister, his curious classmates, and a giant orange-feathered baseball mascot called the Goofer. Clever narration, charming characters, and humorous black-and-white illustrations mark this novel of a boy's desperate quest to avoid humiliation.
A moving and poignant family saga spanning several generations in Italy and Wales. The hopes and struggles of a young man as he leaves his beautiful native mountain home to find his fortune in a land which is alien to him.
This groovy spin on the Hokey Pokey is sure to have the whole family on their feet! Now in fun-size board book format. In a zany variation on the beloved song and game, an unsuspecting fly suggests to a group of musical frogs that it’s time to do the Croaky Pokey. Each goofy frog gets a chance to show off its dance moves, hopping and bopping around the pond. But will the fly figure out that these frogs are really after some lunch? That’s what it’s all about! From a Geisel Winner and Daytime Emmy Nominee, this musical story is the perfect at-home readaloud or classroom tool to get preschool kids moving.