Rabbit and Frog sit with Mouse while she waits.Turtle shares his picnic. It's a lovely, sunny day for waiting, but all too soon the day is almost over.Where are Mouse's Special Friends?
A gorgeous, gentle tale from Jane Chapman (award winning illustrator of Bear Snores On and The Emperor's Egg) this beautiful book about Mouse and her very Special Friends is a joy to share and perfect for quiet reading time or a bedtime story. Mouse is waiting by the river for her Special Friends.The clouds are drifting.The dragonflies are zipping by.Rabbit and Frog sit with Mouse while she waits. Turtle shares his picnic. It’s a lovely, sunny day for waiting, but all too soon the day is almost over. Where are Mouse’s Special Friends?
This little collection is meant as a gesture of appreciation, when a card or even an expensive gift is just not the best way of expressing thanks for being that rare person - a very special friend. It will last longer than a box of chocolates, say more than a card and be treasured for a long time to come.
Maddy is feeling really lonely now that her friends have gone away for the holidays and she is stuck at home with a broken leg in plaster! But then fluffy black-and-white kitten Flame magically appears and soon some very special friends come into both their lives . . .
Thirteen-year-old Tania Grossinger lives in the famous Grossinger hotel in New York's Catskill Mountains, but she doesn't feel like a real Grossinger; her cousins own the hotel, and Tania often feels like she doesn't belong. Lots of celebrities come to Grossinger's, but Tania just wants to meet one man: Jackie Robinson, the first African American to play Major League baseball. When Jackie stays at Grossinger's on vacation, he hears that Tania is a terrific ping-pong player. Jackie invites the young girl to meet him for a game at four o-clock—but she doesn't believe he's serious and stays in her room to read. Soon the telephone rings; it's Jackie, wondering where Tania is! When she dashes downstairs to the game room, the famous Dodgers star is waiting for Tania—and this is the beginning of an unlikely but very special friendship Playing ping-pong, drinking soda, going on walks, and ice skating together, Tania learns some important—and simple—life lessons from Jackie. Tania Grossinger's charming true story will appeal to parents and children, girls and boys, avid baseball fans and people who have never seen a game. Jackie and Me offers a unique glimpse into icon Jackie Robinson's life off the field, told from a very special perspective: that of a friend.
This colorful mini-book combines Blue Mountain Arts' favorite authors and bestselling poetry in a new, smaller format. With more than 32 titles available, these titles are the perfect addition to any card or gifta] or just as a last-minute purchase to brighten someone's day. Themes include family, friendship, relationships, encouragement, birthday, and more. Brightly colored pages inside and vibrant graphics on front and back covers. Hardcover with matching dust jacket.
There is a special bond between sisters that is unlike any other. From the time they are little girls, they share laughter, memories, dreams and secrets. They are each other's number-one confidants and fans. Having a sister means having a best friend forever. This book is for an amazing, outstanding, incredible sister. It's filled with good wishes and all the great feelings she inspires that are so often hard to put into words. It's a way to say, "Hey, you know what? I'm really proud of you!" and "I love having you around" and "You're the best sister ever!" She's a one-of-a-kind, sweet, dependable, couldn't-live-without-her, forever friend and life wouldn't be the same without her. No one knows you like your sister does, and with this book you can let her know exactly how much she means to you.