As the sun sets, the hardworking construction vehicles at a building site finish their daily jobs and prepare for bed. The crane truck, cement mixer, dump truck, bulldozer, and excavator each complete their nighttime routines before settling down to sleep. Written in gentle rhyming text and accompanied by colorful illustrations, this story introduces young children to construction vehicles whil…
A young polar bear cub asks her mother where she came from. Her mother gently explains that she and the cub's father wanted a baby and that the cub is a precious gift from God. Through a warm conversation between mother and child, the story reassures young readers that they are loved, wanted, and treasured. The book is intended to help parents discuss a child's origins, family love, and the Chr…
A humorous picture book about dragons that love eating tacos. A child narrator explains the kinds of tacos dragons enjoy and how to prepare a taco party for them. However, dragons cannot tolerate spicy salsa. When a dragon accidentally eats spicy salsa, the party can turn into a fiery disaster. The story uses funny situations and colorful illustrations to entertain young readers.
Eleven-year-old Ellie Cruz has never been particularly fond of change. She misses her old school year, her best friend, and even her beloved goldfish. Her life takes an unexpected turn when a strange teenage boy appears at her home—and looks remarkably like her grandfather, Melvin. Melvin is a scientist who has discovered a way to reverse the aging process, transforming himself into a thir…
Out in a meadow, a little girl just wants to play, but the animals keep running away. Until she sits still by the pond, and they all come back to her. Teaching patience and gentleness this classic story is wonderful for children of all ages.
With stunning illustrations and an inspiring, universal message, The Yellow Bus from #1 New York Times bestselling Loren Long is a tender and hopeful modern classic?the perfect gift that will bring joy to every bookshelf. There is a bright yellow bus who spends her days driving. She loves carrying children from one important place to another. Every morning they climb in . . . Pitter-patter, …
Gary Lutz needs a vacation . . . from himself. Bullies are constantly beating him up. His only friend is his computer. Even his little sister doesn't like him.But now Gary's dream is about to come true. He's going to exchange bodies with another kid for a whole week. Gary can't wait to get a new body. Until something horrible happens. And Gary finds out his new body isn't exactly human
includes such stories as - "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland", "Through the Looking-Glass", "Sylvie and Bruno", "Sylvie and Bruno Concluded", "The Hunting of the Snark" and the poetry, essays and phantasmagoria along with a collection of the author's miscellaneous writings.
Here in one volume are both of L. Frank Baum's Santa Claus stories: The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus, and A Kidnapped Santa Claus. In The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus, Baum gives us a glimpse into the magical history that surrounds the life story of Santa Claus. In A Kidnapped Santa Claus, we find out what happens when Santa is kidnapped shortly before Christmas.