3 . . . 2 . . . 1 . . . Blastoff! Charley's an astronaut on the moon. He meets an alien who looks a lot like Rivet and Charley wants to take the alien home with him. But Charley realizes that the alien's home is on the moon. Read this lovely board storybook to find out what happens to Little Charley Bear and his friends. Based on the CBeebies show, Little Charley Bear, narrated by James Corden.
In this revelatory and moving memoir, a former NASA astronaut and NFL wide receiver shares his personal journey from the gridiron to the stars, examining the intersecting roles of community, perseverance and grace that align to create the opportunities for success. Leland Melvin is the only person in human history to catch a pass in the National Football League and in space. Though his path to the heavens was riddled with setbacks and injury, Leland persevered to reach the stars. While training with NASA, Melvin suffered a severe injury that left him deaf. Leland was relegated to earthbound assignments, but chose to remain and support his astronaut family. His loyalty paid off. Recovering partial hearing, he earned his eligibility for space travel. He served as mission specialist for two flights aboard the shuttle Atlantis, working on the International Space Station. In this uplifting memoir, the former NASA astronaut and professional athlete offers an examination of the intersecting role of community, determination, and grace that align to shape our opportunities and outcomes. Chasing Space is not the story of one man, but the story of many men, women, scientists, and mentors who helped him defy the odds and live out an uncommon destiny. As a chemist, athlete, engineer and space traveler, Leland’s life story is a study in the science of achievement. His personal insights illuminate how grit and grace, are the keys to overcoming adversity and rising to success.
Errol and his teddy, Thomas, are best friends who do everything together. Whether it's riding a bike, playing in the tree house, having a tea party, or all of the above, every day holds something fun to do. One sunny day, Errol finds that Thomas is sad, even when they are playing in their favorite ways. Errol can't figure out why, until Thomas finally tells Errol what the teddy has been afraid to say: "In my heart, I've always known that I'm a girl teddy, not a boy teddy. I wish my name was Tilly, not Thomas." And Errol says, "I don't care if you're a girl teddy or a boy teddy! What matters is that you are my friend."
A Caldecott Honor winner! Micha Archer's gorgeous, detailed collages give readers a fresh outlook on the splendors of nature. When two curious kids embark on a "wonder walk," they let their imaginations soar as they look at the world in a whole new light. They have thought-provoking questions for everything they see: Is the sun the world's light bulb? Is dirt the world's skin? Are rivers the earth's veins? Is the wind the world breathing? I wonder . . . Young readers will wonder too, as they ponder these gorgeous pages and make all kinds of new connections. What a wonderful world indeed!
Charlie takes a trip in his home made rocket. He lands on the Moon to discover that it really is made of cheese! Then he meets a strange creature who explains to him the real reason why the moon goes through phases every month. A charming bedtime story with a very cheesy ending! Also available: I Love You Honey Bunny, Little Bear Won't Sleep, Squeak the Lion.
This is the ninth in the hugely popular series about life's little mysteries and their solutions--more than two million copies sold since 1986. In his light, bright, delightful style, Feldman tells us not only the how and why, but the who, when, where, and when. From the author of Why Do Clocks Run Clockwise?
This big first learning book will appeal to both child and parent. Containing basic number, alphabet, word, colour, opposite and phonic concepts this fun book will keep children learning as they engage with the bright artwork throughout.
