With an unfaltering optimism, the Mole Sisters make the most out of any situation, ready to turn any dull day into an opportunity for fun! When a piece of moss is feeling bad, the Mole Sisters set out to show him what a wonderful world it really is. Colored pencil artwork is bright and lush, and the Sisters' love for life is conveyed through a minimum of text.
Look who's back! Everyone's favorite moles are back, now in a sturdy board book format perfect for younger readers. Titles in this 4-book set commemorating the 20th anniversary of the classic series' original publication date have been specially selected to appeal to younger readers. Sturdy pages make them just right for reading together or for little ones reading alone. Roslyn Schwartz's delightful tales and heart-melting illustrations are sure to put a smile on faces of new initiates and long-time fans alike. Beloved around the world, these clever and quirky creatures are ready to hook a new generation with their irresistible charm. Three cheers for the Mole Sisters!
Rainy days are anything but boring! This beautifully illustrated book helps little ones practice their 1,2,3s while they follow along with all the fun things to do on a rainy day. Bright and bold collage illustrations introduce a variety of prints and materials as the reader journeys through the stages of a rainy day--from the first sign of clouds on the horizon to the rainbow in the sky when the sun re-appears. Numbers are spelled out and written, so littles ones can practice both numeral and word recognition while they spot bright umbrellas, puddles, and other elements of rainy days. A warm snack of samosas and tea will also encourage diversity discussions with children.
Look It's a fairy ring When the mole sisters sneak up on a fairy ring, but find not a fairy in sight, they decide they shall be fairies instead With flower hats, and grass skirts, they make fantastic fairies, but maybe it's better to just be moles....' The irresistible and irrepressible Mole Sisters turn any dull situation into an opportunity for fun. Their positive approach to life and unrelenting optimism will appeal to all ages, young and old, and will be come a firm favourite with every reader.
“In an old house in Paris that was covered with vines lived twelve little girls in two straight lines the smallest one was Madeline.” Nothing frightens Madeline—not tigers, not even mice. With its endearing, courageous heroine, cheerful humor, and wonderful, whimsical drawings of Paris, the Madeline stories are true classics that continue to charm readers even after 75 years! It's the night before Christmas and everyone is sick in bed. All except brave Madeline, who is up and about and feeling just fine. Taking care of eleven little girls and Miss Clavel is hard work, but when Madeline finds help from a magical merchant, the girls embark on a Christmas journey that will surely make them forget their sniffles and sneezes. Ludwig Bemelmans (1898-1962) was the author of the beloved Madeline books, including Madeline, a Caldecott Honor Book, and Madeline's Rescue, winner of the Caldecott Medal.
Imaginative, self-confident, EXTRAORDINARY Mimi steps into the spotlight in this charming debut with an emotional heart. If you were to imagine an extraordinary moment of destiny, I bet you wouldn’t imagine it in a kitchen on a particularly ordinary Wednesday. I bet you wouldn’t imagine a plate of cheese and crackers or a replacement best friend—but this was my moment. Because when my Dad left to be a trick high diver in Mr. Morelli’s Big Top Circus Extravaganza, he left his ordinary life to achieve his extraordinary destiny. Grandma didn’t realize she had just handed me the key to my extraordinary life. Mimi is the expert in all things extraordinary, like snow days, blue raspberry candy, and especially her dad, who recently joined the circus. And she’s sure he’ll be back to recruit her once she proves how extraordinary she can be. With her new hamster as her assistant, Mimi starts rehearsals for a marvelous mime show. But her moody older brother and needy ex-best-friend—not to mention memories of the day her dad left home—keep interfering with her plans. Still, Mimi throws herself into her act. Everything has to be perfect for her dad’s return—even if no one but her hamster believes in her. Even if Mimi is starting to doubt her own story, too. Debut author Eliza Martin’s quirky characters are brought vividly to life by Anna Bron’s endearing art in this charming novel about savoring the extraordinary in even the most difficult moments.
What does it take to turn a bully into a hero? Empathy and the power of forgiveness take center stage in this poignant novel by the award-winning author of The Boy at the Back of the Class. Getting in trouble is what Hector does best. He knows that not much is expected of him. In fact, he gets some of his most brilliant prank ideas while sitting in detention. But how far is too far? When Hector plays a prank on a homeless man and is seen and shamed by a schoolmate, he reaches a turning point. He wants to be viewed differently and decides to do something that will change his fate for the better. But will anyone take him seriously? This moving story told with humor and heart presents readers with some recognizable characters, like a bully and a teacher’s pet, and introduces them to some they may not be so familiar with— like those who are homeless, who live on the street, and whose stories are equally meaningful and important. Readers will feel motivated to see the best in others and hopeful that bad things can be overcome with effort.