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Everyone's favorite curious monkey George explores the wonderful world of colors by dying Easter eggs with friends in the Level…
Two I Can Read based on the Curious George TV show.George explores the wonderful world of color, but can he do it without getting messy? While dyeing eggs with Steve and Betsy, George accidentally falls into a pot of food coloring and turns yellow! Remembering his promise to the man with the yellow hat to stay clean, George experiments with the different dye colors to see which ones he can mix to turn him brown again. But can George right things before his friend returns to find a multicolored monkey? The animated series Curious George is available to watch on Peacock, NBC Universal’s streaming platform.Curious George Colors Eggs is a Level Two I Can Read book, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the engaging stories, longer sentences, and language play of Level Two books are proven to help kids take their next steps toward reading success.My Weird School Special: No More School, April Fools! (My Weird School Special)
Par Dan Gutman. 2024
With more than 34 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading! Ella Mentry School has…
been taken over by a prank-palooza in this holiday-themed My Weird School Special from New York Times bestselling author Dan Gutman and veteran illustrator Jim Paillot.A.J. and the gang are tired of Miss Banks and her constant pranks. They decide to get her back and, afterward, the principal, Mrs. Stoker, suggests a weeklong prank competition between the students and the teachers. If the kids manage to pull off a win, they’ll get a candy party!And so begins the most epic prank war that Ella Mentry School has ever seen! But can the kids outprank their teachers before the week is up?With Dan Gutman’s signature kid-friendly sense of humor and Jim Paillot’s fun illustrations, this is one weird April Fools’ Day special you won’t want to miss—featuring bonus trivia, games, puzzles, and more!Hello, Mandarin Duck!
Par Bao Phi. 2021
Twins Hue and Hoa are excited for the May Day parade! While waiting at the park for the parade to…
begin, they spot a little duck who seems new to the neighborhood—and looks confused by the crowd and commotion. How can the twins help the duck get to the pond? Many friends from the neighborhood stop to say hello and offer suggestions. Teamwork, collective brainstorming, and the duck’s own inspiration finally help it reach its new home—with an entire community welcoming it with a parade! A celebration of a vibrant, multicultural neighborhood that warmly welcomes newcomers from near and far, this story also encourages communal problem-solving and offers a gentle reminder of the deportation fears many children and families face.LEGO Harry Potter Holidays at Hogwarts
Par Dk. 2021
Explore the magic of holidays at Hogwarts! Enter the festive world of LEGO® Harry Potter™ and visit Hogwarts for a…
spellbinding winter holiday. Celebrate the season with your favorite LEGO Harry Potter minifigures and join them for a feast in the Great Hall. Admire the castle&’s decorations and get ready to hit the dance floor at the Yule Ball. Head to the Gryffindor common room to play a game of wizard chess, warm up in front of a roaring log fire, and join Harry as he exchanges gifts with friends. Sprinkled with festive scenes and the latest LEGO Advent Calendars, sets, and minifigures, this is the perfect gift for young LEGO Harry Potter fans.© & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Publishing Rights © JKR. (s20). ©2020 The LEGO Group.Rabia's Eid (Step into Reading)
Par Rukhsana Khan. 2024
Join a young girl and her family in this Step 2 reader as they celebrate Eid-al-fitr, a holiday that marks…
the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. Perfect for readers ages 4-6.It's Eid-al-fitr—the last day of Ramadan, which means it is the last day for Rabia to fast with the rest of her family and she has never done it before. Rabia is so excited! She eats just before sunrise and then the day of fasting begins! Rabia gets to have her hands painted with henna, wear a new dress, and put her family's donation in the box at the mosque. It's a special Eid all around!Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories, for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.Valentine Frankenstein
Par Maggie Twohill. 1991
Who's the most popular of them all? Valentine's Day is coming, and Amanda's class has decided to have a party--complete…
with valentine's boxes. Amanda knows her best friend Walter is very shy and not very popular with the other students. So she devises a plan to make sure that Walter gets more than his share of valentines. But her plan backfires because shy, quiet Walter has been suddenly transformed into a VALENTINE FRANKENSTEIN!Afikoman, Where'd You Go?: A Passover Hide-and-Seek Adventure
Par Rebecca Gardyn Levington. 2024
Help the children find the afikoman during their seder! It&’s a rambunctious Passover hide-and-seek story for fans of Where&’s Waldo?…
and The Gingerbread Man. This lively, funny picture book brings to life the Passover tradition of searching for the afikoman—literally. When the mischievous piece of matzoh runs and hides during the seder, all the kids in the family (and even the pet dog!) go hunting for it, through every room in the house. Readers can join the hunt and find the sneaky afikoman in each bright and busy scene while enjoying the playful rhyming text. And they&’re in for a surprise ending that&’s as delightful as this favorite part of Passover.Cupig: The Valentine's Day Pig
Par Claire Tattersfield. 2023
A comically mismatched Valentine’s Day picture book with a clever and hilarious take on Cupid. Introducing Cupig the Valentine’s Day…
pig! Cupig absolutely loves Valentine’s Day. Every year she enjoys spreading love and cheer to every creature, far and near. But when a storm blows through and sends her arrows off course, Cupig accidentally puts arrows in hearts that don’t need to be mended. Peanut Butter has stopped loving Jelly! Salt and Pepper have broken up! Needle and Thread are falling apart at the seams! Will Cupig ever fix her mistakes and get these classic pairs back together again? With clever rhyming text and comically expressive art, Cupig is sure to be a Valentine’s Day classic for years to come! The perfect Valentine’s Day gift and for fans of Little Blue Truck’s Valentine, How to Catch a Loveosaurus, and Love from the Crayons! New York Times BestsellerLove From Bluey (Bluey)
Par Suzy Brumm. 2023
Celebrate love with Bluey and Bingo! Based on the award-winning animated series Bluey, as seen on Disney+. "Love can be…
found in the strangest of places." It's bedtime! Read a bedtime story with Mum and Bingo about all the ways you can love while Dad tries to get Bluey ready for bed. New York Times BestsellerWinter Tales: Stories and Folktales from Around the World
Par Dawn Casey. 2020
A beautifully illustrated treasury of winter-themed folktales celebrating diverse heritage and cultural storytelling, including "The Nutcracker," "The Snow Queen," and…
"The Mitten."Winter Tales is a fully illustrated treasury of stories celebrating the wonders of the season throughout the world. This stunning book brings together a selection of wintery tales from all over the globe—from North America to Siberia, Scotland, France, Russia, and Norway. Written by award-winning author Dawn Casey and with beautifully detailed artwork by illustrator Zanna Goldhawk, this is a magical book to be treasured for generations to come. Some of the 18 stories included are: &“The White Bear King,&” &“The Mitten,&” &“The Apple Tree Man,&” &“The Twelve Months,&” &“The Snow Queen,&” and more.Angela's Christmas
Par Frank McCourt. 2007
The inspiration for the Emmy-nominated film and its companion Angela&’s Christmas Wish, now streaming on Netflix!Pulitzer Prize recipient Frank McCourt…
shares the story of his mother&’s childhood Christmas in this tender and heartwarming picture book, previously published as Angela and the Baby Jesus.Angela is six-years-old and worries for the baby Jesus on the altar of St. Joseph&’s church in Limerick. December nights are damp and cold, and the church is dark at night. How can the baby Jesus&’ mother leave him in the manger without even a blanket to cover him? The baby Jesus surely needs Angela&’s help, even if she is not allowed to go on the altar, especially by herself.Filled with the characters, incident, and detail that have made Frank McCourt internationally renowned and beloved, Angela&’s Christmas is a timeless story of real life—in all of its joy, innocence, and incongruity. A story for all generations to enjoy and cherish.No Trick-or-Treating!: Superscary Superspecial (You're Invited to a Creepover #9)
Par P. J. Night. 2012
Halloween is more than haunted in this superscary superspecial addition to Spotlight’s popular tween horror series.When Ashley McDowell’s parents first…
told her they were moving from the big city to a one-stoplight farm town, she was convinced that she was going to hate living in Heaton Corners. But to Ashley’s surprise, she loves it. Everyone is super welcoming, especially her new friends. Plus, it’s October and there’s the town’s Harvest Festival, and, of course, Halloween. But when Ashley starts making plans for Halloween night, she is shocked to find out that her new friends are forbidden to go trick-or-treating. Ashley convinces them to sleep over at her house and go trick-or-treating anyway, but she soon discovers that Halloween in Heaton Corners isn’t like Halloween anywhere else. For one thing, everything seems so much more real...too real. Ashley can’t help but think that maybe Heaton Corners doesn’t need tricks and disguises to be terrifying on Halloween night…. This exceedingly scary superspecial features a glow-in-the-dark cover and bursts through Level 5 on the Creep-o-Meter.Diary of a Christmas Elf: Festive Magic In The Blockbuster Hit
Par Ben Miller. 2021
Discover the joy of gift-giving in the top-ten bestselling Christmas stocking-filler from bestselling author, Ben Miller. All Tog wants to…
do is work in Santa's workshop and one wonderful day, the letter from Santa arrives: Tog has been selected as an apprentice elf! Making toys is a lot more technical and a lot less fun than Tog had imagined, and even though his new friend Holly tries to help him, he's quickly relegated to cleaning out the reindeer stables. But someone has been stealing the presents from the workshop and a case of mistaken identity finds Tog accused of being the culprit! Can Tog use his special Christmas magic to discover the real thief and save all the presents before Christmas Eve is over? A funny and heartwarming story from the King of Christmas, Ben Miller – the perfect sized gift for all the family! Discover the magic of life as a Christmas Elf in all three laugh-out-loud stories that will take you round the world on Santa&’s sleigh, including Secrets of a Christmas Elf and the brand new Adventures of a Christmas Elf – OUT NOW!Praise for Ben Miller:'A magical adventure' Sunday Express on The Day I Fell Into a Fairytale'Great for reading aloud' The Week Junior on The Day I Fell Into a Fairytale'A fire-side gem of a story' Abi Elphinstone on The Night I Met Father Christmas'Fabulous' Sunday Express on The Boy Who Made the World Disappear'Enchanting, funny and intriguing in equal measure' Philip Ardagh on The Night I Met Father Christmas'Each of [Ben&’s] five books is joyous and thoughtful' Red Magazine&‘A sheer delight for all kids both big AND small&’ Ruth Jones on The Night I Met Father Christmas 'Bubbles with warmth and mischievous humour . . . irresistible' Alexander Armstrong on The Night I Met Father Christmas'Wonderful, funny, magical' Chris Evans on How I Became a Dog Called MidnightThe Christmas Genie
Par Dan Gutman. 2009
It’s the last day of school before Christmas vacation and Alex, Chase, and the rest of Mrs. Walter’s fifth-grade class…
couldn’t wish more for the final bell to ring. But the day takes a crazy turn when a mysterious meteorite crashes through the classroom window—and a genie pops out! Bob, as he’s called, is willing to grant only one wish for the class to share, and if they can’t agree on something before the bell rings in an hour, they’ll get nothing at all. What follows is a debate that is at turns thought-provoking and hilarious—and at all times irresistible.A Christmas Carol
Par Charles Dickens, P. J. Lynch. 2006
The celebrated P.J. Lynch captures the spirit of Dickens's beloved tale in a richly illustrated unabridged edition. The story of…
Ebenezer Scrooge opens on a Christmas Eve as cold as Scrooge's own heart. That night, he receives three ghostly visitors: the terrifying spirits of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come. Each takes him on a heart-stopping journey, yielding glimpses of Tiny Tim and Bob Cratchit, the horrifying spectres of Want and Ignorance, even Scrooge's painfully hopeful younger self. Will Scrooge's heart be opened? Can he reverse the miserable future he is forced to see? An unabridged edition gloriously illustrated by the award-winning P.J. Lynch, this story's message of love and goodwill, mercy and self-redemption resonates as keenly as ever.Escargot and the Search for Spring (Escargot)
Par Dashka Slater. 2024
A cute French snail sets off on a springtime adventure with an adorable bunny in this laugh-out-loud fourth picture book…
in the bestselling Escargot series—the perfect gift for Easter or all year round. Bonjour! After a long winter spent indoors, Escargot can’t wait to look outside for the first signs of Spring. Will he find a new friend in the fluffy white bunny he meets along the way? From New York Times–bestselling author Dashka Slater and former Pixar animator Sydney Hanson, Escargot and the Search for Spring is an irresistibly sweet and charming story about unlikely friendship, changing seasons, and springtime fun. This hilarious and interactive addition to the award-winning Escargot series is the ideal read aloud for story time and animal lovers alike. Don’t miss Escargot’s other funny and heartwarming adventures for kids ages 4-6 in: ● Escargot (also available as a board book for babies and toddlers up to 3 years old)● A Book for Escargot● Love, Escargot (also available as a board book for babies and toddlers up to 3 years old)It's Holi!
Par Sanyukta Mathur. 2024
Wake up, it’s Holi!Sameer and his family are preparing to celebrate Holi and the beginning of spring! Scrumptious sweet and…
savory treats fill platters, and a rainbow of powdered colors is set out. Everyone is ready for the bright and messy festivities ahead.But young Sameer gets nervous seeing his sisters start throwing colors and water balloons at each other. Noticing Sameer’s fears and wanting him to celebrate in the bright and messy colors of spring, his family comes up with a silly solution...Excitement, history, and traditions abound in this vibrant celebration of Holi. Complete with a glossary of Hindu words and delicious recipes.The Pomegranate Witch
Par Denise Doyen. 2017
A children&’s poet and an acclaimed illustrator pair &“luscious rhymes and an atmospheric eeriness" in this playful tale of neighborhood…
battle (Publishers Weekly, starred review). When a scary old tree blooms with the most beautiful pomegranates ever seen, the neighborhood kids&’ mouths water with anticipation. But the tree isn&’t theirs—and it has a protector! So begins the Pomegranate War, a rollicking contest of wills between the plucky young rascals and their wry, witchy neighbor who has more than a few tricks up her sleeve. A delightful rhyming tale that culminates in a grand Halloween surprise, The Pomegranate Witch honors classic children's literature and revels in nostalgia for free-to-roam days full of playful invention.The Legend of Holly Claus
Par Brittney Ryan. 2004
Santa Claus&’s daughter sets out to break a curse and free a magical kingdom—in this beloved New York Times bestseller.…
Though few mortals know his secret, Nicholas is more than a jolly red-suited man who visits children all over the world on Christmas Eve—he is also the king of Forever, Land of the Immortals. Each year he gets letters from millions of boys and girls, and helps make their Christmas wishes come true. But one year, a special little boy from New York City asks something Nicholas has never been asked before: &“What do you wish for Christmas, Santa?&” With that simple question, a magical story unfolds. Nicholas answers that his only wish is for a child. And soon the immortal people of the kingdom celebrate the arrival of Holly Claus, the princess of Forever and the first child to grace its ground. But their happiness is dashed when an evil sorcerer places a spell on the infant, turning her heart to ice and freezing her kingdom in time. Many years later, just in time for Christmas Eve, Holly travels to New York, intent upon saving Christmas and freeing the land of Forever. Holly will make this the most magical—and memorable—Christmas the world has ever seen. This ebook features a note from Brittney Ryan including rare images and never-before-seen documents from the author&’s personal collection.Ancestor Approved: Intertribal Stories for Kids
Par Cynthia Leitich Smith. 2021
Edited by award-winning and bestselling author Cynthia Leitich Smith, this collection of intersecting stories by both new and veteran Native…
writers bursts with hope, joy, resilience, the strength of community, and Native pride.Native families from Nations across the continent gather at the Dance for Mother Earth Powwow in Ann Arbor, Michigan.In a high school gym full of color and song, people dance, sell beadwork and books, and celebrate friendship and heritage. Young protagonists will meet relatives from faraway, mysterious strangers, and sometimes one another (plus one scrappy rez dog).They are the heroes of their own stories.Featuring stories and poems by:Joseph Bruchac Art CoulsonChristine DayEric GansworthCarole LindstromDawn QuigleyRebecca RoanhorseDavid A. RobertsonAndrea L. RogersKim RogersCynthia Leitich SmithMonique Gray SmithTraci Sorell, Tim TingleErika T. WurthBrian YoungIn partnership with We Need Diverse Books