A heart-tugging dog adoption story told through letters from a dog as he seeks a forever home! The New York Times bestselling picture book that was featured on THE TODAY SHOW is now in paperback!Arfy is a homeless mutt who lives in a box in an alley. Arfy writes to every person on Butternut Street about what a great pet he’d make. His letters to prospective owners share that he’s house broken! He has his own squeaky bone! He can learn to live with cats! But, no one wants him. Won’t anyone open their heart—and home—to a lonesome dog? Readers will be happily surprised to learn just who steps up to adopt Arfy.Troy Cummings’s hilarious and touching story is a perfect gift for a child wanting a dog, and for pet adoption advocates. It also showcases many different styles of letter writing, making it appealing to parents and teachers looking to teach the lost art of written communication.“It’s an instant classic in our household.”—#1 New York Times bestselling author Sarah J. Maas
He likes his new room and his new street. The policeman and the mailman are very nice. But what Freddy really needs are friends -- and he looks everywhere until he finds them!
"This is the first time / There's ever been you, / So I wonder what wonderful things / You will do."In this timeless poem about growing up, Emily Windfield Martin explores all the things you can choos
A laugh-out-loud guessing game bedtime book!It's time for bed, but Natsumi has a brilliant idea, even better than going to sleep: She'll pretend to be something and Mom will guess what she is! Ready?I
I Can Be An ... Astronaut (with 3 press-out models) Find out if you have what it takes to be an astronaut in this exciting board book with press-out models!Blast off to the moon and discover what it takes to be an astronaut! Follow the story of astronauts preparing for their mission and experience a hands-on adventure with three easy-to-make models of an astronaut, a rocket and a moon buggy. With stylish graphic illustrations, this will inspire anyone that they can be an astronaut!I Can Be A ... Firefighter (with 3 press-out models) Find out what it takes to be a firefighter in this exciting board book with press-out models!Race to the rescue and discover what it takes to be a firefighter! Follow the story of firefighters answering an emergency call and experience a hands-on adventure with three easy-to-make models of a firefighter, a fire engine and a fire dog. With stylish graphic illustrations, this will inspire anyone that they can be a firefighter!
"Nothing will stop a strong-minded young Inuit girl from learning how to read."Olemaun is eight and knows a lot of things. But she does not know how to read. She must travel to the outsiders' school to learn, ignoring her father's warning of what will happen there.The nuns at the school take her Inuit name and call her Margaret. They cut off her long hair and force her to do chores. She has only one thing left -- a book about a girl named Alice, who falls down a rabbit hole.Margaret's tenacious character draws the attention of a black-cloaked nun who tries to break her spirit at every turn. But she is more determined than ever to read.By the end, Margaret knows that, like Alice, she has traveled to a faraway land and stood against a tyrant, proving herself to be brave and clever.Based on the true story of Margaret Pokiak-Fenton, and complemented by stunning illustrations, "When I Was Eight" makes the bestselling "Fatty Legs" accessible to young children. Now they, too, can meet this re
A boardbook edition of this magical book in the award-winning If I had a... series. Have you ever imagined what it would be like to have a unicorn for a pet? Besides being much less angry than a troll and far more conveniently sized than a giant, unicorns only ever eat ice-cream for breakfast AND...every time you get upset they feed you candyfloss! In this humorous, energetically rhyming tale, a little girl experiences exactly what life would be like with a magical creature for a pet - from sprinkling stardust on grumpy parents to sliding into football practice on a rainbow. This book celebrates the magic of unicorns in a way that will appeal to children who are allergic to pink.
Young readers will discover what it means to recycle waste and be more eco-friendly. Introduces readers to the fact that not everything we throw away is garbage. Some things can be reused or made into
The Positive Power series introduces self esteem and empathy to budding young readers. I Am Strong is a fun and encouraging story about confidence! Now a part of the premier early reading line, Step into Reading! It's that time of the year again: field day! The sun is out, the hurdles are set up, and classes are canceled. The young boy in I Am Strong has a fun-filled day as he learns what it means to be strong. Despite his small size, he surprises his teammates--and himself!--when he demonstrates mental, emotional, and physical strength. Will his team be field day champions?Through simple text and joyful illustrations, this installment in the Positive Power series inspires kids to help others while giving them the confidence they need to transform from little to BIG readers. 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. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired with picture clues hel
OVER 12 MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDESOON TO BE A MAJOR MOTION PICTUREA NUMBER ONE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER‘Painfully beautiful’ New York Times‘Unforgettable . . . as engrossing as it is moving’ Daily Mail‘A rare achievement’ The Times‘I can’t even express how much I love this book!’ Reese Witherspoon————————————————-For years, rumours of the ‘Marsh Girl’ have haunted Barkley Cove, a quiet town on the North Carolina coast. So in late 1969, when handsome Chase Andrews is found dead, the locals immediately suspect Kya Clark, the so-called Marsh Girl. But Kya is not what they say. Sensitive and intelligent, she has survived for years alone in the marsh that she calls home, finding friends in the gulls and lessons in the sand. Then the time comes when she yearns to be touched and loved. When two young men from town become intrigued by her wild beauty, Kya opens herself to a new life – until the unthinkable happens.————————————————-‘[It] will reach a huge audience though the writer’s old-f
只要全家人在一起，那裡就是家！Fighting every step of the way, Little Mouse refuses to leave his new home, yet after his mother explains that the rest of the family will not be staying behind with him, Little Mouse quickly realizes that being with them is what truly makes a house a home. Original.
A mother reassures her child that, no matter what the child may change into--be it rhinoceros, camel, ringtail raccoon, or giraffe--the mother will recognize the child anywhere.
什麼是生物醫學資訊學專家？他們的工作做些什麼呢？作者Kevin曾是一個像是你我一樣的孩子，但長大後他成為一名生物醫學資訊學專家！Kevin從小就熱愛科學和動物，這種熱情加上他的工程學天賦，使他成為一名專門研究生物醫學資訊學的小兒科醫生――使用資訊科學來改善醫療保健。Who Me? 系列是由科學家本人和范德比大學 (Vanderbilt University)的合著者一同撰寫。透過科學家們鼓舞人心的的傳記，讓小讀者了解到，科學家都是像我們一樣的普通人，因為對學習和發現新事物的熱愛，一路上努力學習，並為自己創造機會並爭取成為科學家的機會，在了解科學家的成長故事的過程中，讀者除了能從中認識基本的科學概念，也能認識科學家現在所從事的尖端研究。What is a biomedical informatics expert? What does he or she do?Meet Kevin, a kid like you and me, who grew up to become a biomedical informatics expert! Kevin grew up loving science and caring for animals, and this passion, combined with his engineering aptitude, turned him into a pediatrician specializing in biomedical informatics ― using computers and data science to improve health care.The Who Me? series features inspirational biographies of scientists who young readers will be able to identify with as people like themselves. Written by the scientists themselves and co-authors from Vanderbilt University, the books are designed to help young readers understand that sc
The gripping new thriller from the Sunday Times bestselling phenomenon, VOX 'Shocking, emotive, urgent and original' Chris Whitaker 'A non-stop thrill ride' Jeffery Deaver 'Queen of the "what if" thriller. Unflinching, unguessable and unputdownable' Simon Lelic 'Thrilling, topical and timely ... I ripped through this in a few days' Louise Swanson 'Provocative, inventive and compulsively page-turning' David Koepp The one decision you can't take back Prosecutor, Justine Boucher has only asked for the death penalty once, in a brutal murder case.In doing so, she put her own life on the line. Because, if the convicted are later found innocent, the lawyer who requested the execution will be sentenced to death.Justine had no doubt that the man she sent to the chair was guilty. Until now. Presented with evidence that could prove his innocence, Justine must find out the truth before anyone else does. Her life depends on it.
Keivan曾是一個像是你我一樣的孩子，但長大後他是一名天文學家！Keivan從小就對圍繞著恆星運轉的行星充滿興趣，這樣的興趣把他帶向了星空！他是如何參與太空任務？讓我們一起從書中了解他如何參與太空任務，並研究系外行星的奧秘。Who Me? 系列是由科學家本人和范德比大學 (Vanderbilt University)的合著者一同撰寫。透過科學家們鼓舞人心的的傳記，讓小讀者了解到，科學家都是像我們一樣的普通人，因為對學習和發現新事物的熱愛，一路上努力學習，並為自己創造機會並爭取成為科學家的機會，在了解科學家的成長故事的過程中，讀者除了能從中認識基本的科學概念，也能認識科學家現在所從事的尖端研究。 What is an astronomer? What does he or she do?Meet Keivan, a kid like you and me, who grew up and became an astronomer! As a child, Keivan was always interested in learning about planets orbiting other stars and this interest has taken him to the stars! Learn more about how he became involved in a space mission, as part of his research about exoplanets.The Who Me? series features inspirational biographies of scientists who young readers will be able to identify with as people like themselves. Written by the scientists themselves and co-authors from Vanderbilt University, the books are designed to help young readers understand that scientists are regular people like themselves who are excit
Return to the world of the Invisible Library for Irene's most perilous mission yet . . .Librarian Spy Irene is heading into danger. Not for the first time, but could this be her last? She's tasked with a terrifyingly dangerous solo mission to eliminate an old enemy, which must be kept secret at all costs. But even more troubling news emerges.Multiple worlds are disappearing - and the Library may have something to do with it. Determined to uncover the truth behind the vanished worlds, Irene and her friends must descend into the unplumbed depths of the Library. And what they find will change everything they know.This may be Irene's most dangerous assignment of her hazardous career. The Untold Story is the unputdownable eighth book in the Invisible Library fantasy series by Genevieve Cogman. Praise for the series: 'I absolutely loved this' - N.K. Jemisin, author of The Fifth Season 'Irene is a great heroine: fiery, resourceful and no one's fool' - Guardian 'Brilliant and so much fun. Skul
Mr Panda is making a surprise. What is it?The animals must wait and see.But waiting is boring.Only one little penguin has the patience to stick around. Will he be rewarded?From the winner of Oscar's F
Starting school can be a great adventure, but it can make you feel a bit nervous too. This is the perfect book to reassure any new school-starter. What will school be like? What will we do there? What if I miss Mummy? Do I have to go?Jane Porter answers all of these questions and more in this warm, witty and reassuring book for young children that explores everything they'll need to know before starting school.Marley, Maya, Theo, Akiko, Ella and Zakir are all getting ready to start school. Why not come along with them and see what it's like? Illustrated with charming characters by Carolina Rabei, this is the perfect introduction to joining a new class.
′The wolf thought to himself, "What a tender young creature! what a nice plump mouthful - she will be better to eat than the old woman. I must act craftily, so as to catch both."′Collected by the Germ
