"Combines wonderful characters and history to create a story that will make you want to dive right in!" JERRY CRAFT, author of the Newbery Medal-winning New KidA splashy, contemporary middle grade graphic novel from bestselling comics creator Johnnie Christmas!Bree can't wait for her first day at her new middle school, Enith Brigitha, home to the Mighty Manatees--until she's stuck with the only elective that fits her schedule, the dreaded Swim 101. The thought of swimming makes Bree more than a little queasy, yet she's forced to dive headfirst into one of her greatest fears. Lucky for her, Etta, an elderly occupant of her apartment building and former swim team captain, is willing to help.With Etta's training and a lot of hard work, Bree suddenly finds her swim-crazed community counting on her to turn the school's failing team around. But that's easier said than done, especially when their rival, the prestigious Holyoke Prep, has everything they need to leave the Mighty Manatees in the
The next title in the Pip and Posy felt flap series for babies and toddlers. This bright, cheerful book with soft felt flaps is ideal for babies and toddlers. The sturdy felt flaps are soft but tuggable, and the charming artwork from Axel Scheffler, the illustrator of The Gruffalo, brings the story and characters to life.Pip and Posy are playing hide-and-seek at the park, but Pip can't find Posy anywhere. Can you help him find his friend?This robust board book is great for curious hands who love to explore and tug on the felt flaps again and again (and again) while they look for Pip and Posy on every page. Other titles in the series include: In the Garden, At the Seaside, At Christmas and At the Party.
Interest in supernatural phenomena was high during Charles Dickens' lifetime. He had always loved a good ghost story himself, particularly at Christmas time, and was open-minded, willing to accept, an
An adorable sing-along board book story, with five robust board sliders – easy for little hands to use!Each board book comes with a free instrumental and vocal version of the nursery rhyme – simply scan the QR code for little ones to listen and sing along!With bright illustrations this series make the perfect Christmas gift for a baby or toddler!There are loads of titles to collect…Sing Along with Me! The Wheels on the BusSing Along with Me! If You’re Happy and You Know itSing Along with Me! Old Macdonald Had a FarmSing Along with Me! Row, Row, Row Your Boat…and many more!
108課綱閱讀素養培植書！以名著閱讀法，打造閱讀原文書的實力不用頻查字典就能品嚐最原味的感動《英文閱讀素養訓練書》套書共分《童話寓言故事》及《經典文學故事》兩冊，由易至難共有六個學習階段（6 steps）：《童話寓言故事》：包含Step 1–Step 3，適合初學者收錄童話寓言故事：魔法鍋子、鞋匠與精靈、傑克與魔豆、醜小鴨、伊索寓言、小美人魚、美麗與野獸、繁星《經典文學故事》：包含Step 4–Step 6，適合進階學習者 收錄文學小說改寫故事：What Men Live By（人靠什麼存活）、How Much Land Does a Man Need（一個人需要多少土地）、A Christmas Carol（聖誕頌歌）、The Last Leaf（最後一葉）每冊內容由兩大部分構成，第一部分為全英文的課文，第二部分為拆解英文語句的解析文，精心設計名著閱讀攻略法，從15篇世界經典童話故事和短篇改編小說中，搭配重要單字片語英文註釋、關鍵字彙配圖快速記憶、Check UP和Grammar Point檢核學習成果，以及Stop & Think培養批判性思考，堅實打造直接閱讀原文小說的實力，幫助學會用英文閱讀，就能在閱讀中學習知識，培養扎實的英語閱讀素養每一冊各有兩大部分：(1) 課本（Main Book）：用全英語課本培養閱讀原文書實力(2) 訓練書（Training Book）：拆解英文語句，幫助理解句意及文法結構本書特色：1. 經典文學名著搭配精彩插圖本套書共收錄15篇世界經典名著改編故事，搭配彩繪插圖賞心悅目，增添學習樂趣。故事內容類型豐富多元，包含耳熟能詳的童話故事、寓言及發人深省的短篇小說，涵蓋新課綱重大議題，品味文學芬芳，培植人文素養。2. 全英文課本不需字典也能讀懂 在課文故事兩旁精選本篇重要英文單字並搭配彩圖，圖像學習超easy。 Key Words：關鍵字彙與片語的英英解釋，快速擴充字彙量，培養閱讀原文書實力。 行間穿插英文釋義（English Definition），訓練學生搭配上下文，練習不看中文便能讀懂文意，並熟練字彙運用。3. 綜合測驗即時檢驗學習成果讀完一段課文後，立即透過5種測驗題型，檢核字彙能力及文章理解程度。 Stop & Th
Little children will delight in bringing the Christmas Story to life with this joyous sticker book. Dress the children in their costumes for the play, and read along the parts with them. With over 180
9 years+The story of the First World War, and the people who lived and died fighting in it, specially written for young readers.Chapters include ‘The world at war’, ‘Over by Christmas’ and ‘The homefr
A dramatization in one set of Louisa M. Alcott's novel, Little Women, a story that never will grow old for its treatment of a mother's love for her children and their appreciation. Who can forget tom boy Jo and her sacrificing her glorious hair to help finance her mother's trip to Washington, when the telegram arrived saying her father was dying? Of her writing "The Christmas Play," rehearsing Amy in the fainting scene and then the playing of the drama on the fateful night when everything went wrong. Her beautiful scenes with Little Beth when they both knew the Angel of Death was hovering near? Of her going to New York, meeting Professor Bhaer in Mrs. Kirk's rooming house, their comedy courtship and ultimate marriage?
A beautiful retelling of the story of the Nativity with delicate holes cut into the pages. With prettily cut holes in the pages, this is a book to treasure every Christmas. Every scene in the Nativity, from the angel talking to Mary, the journey on the donkey to Bethlehem, to the scene in the stable with baby Jesus in the manger, is entrancing - there are cut-out stars and peep holes, through which to spy doves in the rafters of the stable or innkeepers through the windows of their inns.With lots to talk about, this lovely edition will engage small children in the original Bible story and the true meaning of Christmas.
(Music Sales America). Schutz composed The Christmas Story towards the end of a long and full life. It was probably first performed on Christmas Day 1660. Scored for soprano, tenor, and bass soloists,
Depressed by Winterval? Put 'Christ' back into Christmas with a fresh understanding of the Christmas story, based on daily Advent readings and meditations.
In this lovely book, originally published in 1916, illustrator Margaret Evans Price and author Isabel C. Byrum beautifully tell the Christmas story, from the baby in the manger, surrounded by animals,
