Charlesbridge publishing jul 2012 (20 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - When a young girl tries to read surrounded by elephants, lions, monkeys and zebras, she is surprised, scared, and amused. When the animals want to read, the tables are turned. A fun-filled picture book that will earn giggles and laughs from children of all ages. Eldridge, Lehla (illustrator). …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Mr. and Mrs. Noodleman don't know what to do. They've left city life behind and moved to the country with hopes of being farmers. But their dreams turn grim when nightly visits from Boo Cow scare the Noodlemans' hens so much, they won't lay any eggs! These first-time farmers are at a loss. Why is Boo Cow haunting them, and how can they banish this ghostly bovine visitor Baehr's fun and accessible text make this book a great read-aloud. With unexpected twists and turns, BOO COW keeps readers guessing as they attempt to solve the mystery on the Noodlemans' farm. Apple, Margot (illustrator).…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Being a bookstore tiger is hard work. There's much patrolling, and a lot of sitting in laps at story hour, and then there's sleeping in the window display. But Raj is up to the task. He is fierce and prouduntil Snowball comes along. The new cat in the bookstore informs Raj that he's just a marmalade kitty-cat. Times get tough, then, for the bookstore tiger. But bookstore and Raj owner Felicity, with the help of poet William Blake, knows how to fix things. In turn, with a very special book, Raj is able to fix things with Snowball.Paige Keiser's quirky, intimate illustrations invite readers to curl up and share a storywith their own tigers or a friend. Keiser, Paige (illustrator).…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The perfect Halloween activity book for kids, as artists of all ages will learn todraw ghosts, jack-o-lanterns, witches, skeletons, bats, a haunted house, and more in this easy-to-follow guide to drawing by beloved author/illustrator Ralph Masiello. Step-by-step illustrations show young artists how to use circles, ovals, and other shapes to create spook-tacular drawings. From monsters and creepy creatures to eerie objects in the halls of haunted house, THE HALLOWEEN DRAWING BOOK offers a wide range of creations to get young artists in the spirit of the season. The simple shapes and sequenced steps will encourage both confidence and creativity for artists at all levels. Masiello, Ralph (illustrator).…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - What do you do when someone hurts your feelings This installment in the I See I Learn® visual learning series uses easy-to-follow diagrams, pop-out tips, and a gentle, engaging story to teach basic conflict resolution and bully aversion strategies.Freda loves her new pink shoes. But when she wears them to school, a boy teases her. What can Freda do to make the bully stop Part of the sixteen bookI SEE I LEARN®series for happier, healthier, more confident children.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Meet twelve monkeys from around the world in this playful introduction to colors. Some monkeys are brown and some are red. Some have orange feet. One monkey even has a blue face, yellow cheeks, a red tail, and a white moustache. Wynne, Patricia J. (illustrator).

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In THE YOUNG HEALER tradition meets contemporary when what starts out as just another day becomes anything but that for young Feather Anderson. Her beloved grandfather, a traditional Lakota healer, pulls her out of class one snowy morning and takes her on an old-fashioned vision quest in the heart of New York City in hopes of finding the perfect Lakota medicine. It becomes the most magical day ever for eleven-year-old Feather Anderson, the day she saves her little brother's life. Feather follows in her grandfather's footsteps of healing as a medicine man and she then earns her newly-given secret Lakota name.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - How do we make healthy choices This installment in the I See I Learn® visual learning series uses easy-to-follow diagrams and a cheerful, positive story to introduce basic concepts of health and wellness to the youngest readers.Ajay wants to be strong, so that he can run fast with his friends. See how eating healthy foods and getting lots of exercise helps Ajay feel greatand run fast!Part of the sixteen bookI SEE I LEARN®series for happier, healthier, more confident children.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - After an exhausting Christmas, Santa and Mrs. Claus head for sunny Mistletoe Island, where they surf, golf, and learn the hula. They even start eating healthy. (No more cookies and milk!) Vacation is so much fun that Santa decides to retire, much to the reindeer and elves' dismay. Can there be a Christmas without Santaand can Santa be jolly without Christmas. Biedrzycki, David (illustrator).…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Mixed media art transports readers to the rolling grasslands of Badlands National Park. Learn about the animals that inhabit this semiarid environment where baby critters and their mothers wallow, run, call, bark, hop, scurry, nod, slither, howl, and jump all day long and all through the night.Count animals from one to ten in the rhyming text modeled after the traditional song 'Over in the Meadow' by Olive A. Wadsworth. A guide to prairie flora and fauna is included. Swan, Susan (illustrator).…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Snappy verse and retro art brings readers along for Apollo 11's historic, eight-day mission to the moon in 1969. Young readers will learn the basics about the gear, equipment, and spaceship used by the astronauts, as well as the history of NASA's moon mission. O' Rourke's vibrant and retro illustrations paired with McReynolds' short verse creates a perfect read aloud for preschool and kindergarteners eager to learn about Buzz Aldrin's trip to the moon. Back matter includes a bibliography and author's note with additional information about the mission and the crew's return home after the historic first lunar landing. O'Rourke, Ryan (illustrator). …

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - When a young pig watches monster movies before bed, he's in for some tail-curling nightmares! From the Phantom Hog of the Opera to the Porker from the Black Lagoon, seventeen poems put a pigmarish spin on creepy classics. Cushman's illustrations evoke retro movie posters with hog-wild humor. A perfect read for young fans of horror, budding movie buffs, and anyone who simply can't stop singing 'The Monster Mash'! 'Movie Credits' at the end catalogue each poem's inspiration, citing the titles, dates, authors, directors, and stars of the world's scariest stories. Cushman, Doug (illustrator).…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - These sweet treats are for everyone and any occasion! There's nothing better than the tantalizing aroma and mouthwatering taste of a freshly baked cookieand here are more than 75 recipes to choose from, including special delicacies just right for birthdays, showers, and holidays. Put a smile on a child's face with a Sprinkled Chocolate Ball or Nutella Thumbprint. Enjoy classic temptations like Madeleines and Linzer Sables, or decadent brownies and truffles. Satisfy the most discerning palate with colorful and icing-filled macaroons, lady fingers, or Scottish shortbread. Even the health-conscious will find yummy options, including energy bars and Oatmeal and Cranberry Cookies. Many of the recipes produce large batches, perfect for sharing with family and friends. Includes instructions for whipping up basic types of dough, icing, and meringue. And just in case you need a little more inspiration to pull out the mixer, there are luscious photos throughout. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Top Ten ALA Best Fiction for Young Adults Junior Library Guild Selection Starred Reviews in Publishers Weekly and School Library Journal BookPage's "Top Ten Middle Grade Novels"A refugee and child soldier challenge the rules of war in this coming-of-age novel set against the political and military backdrop of modern-day Burma Bang! A side door bursts open. Soldiers pour into the room. They're shouting and waving rifles. I shield my head with my arms. It was a lie! I think, my mind racing. Girls and boys alike are screaming. The soldiers prod and herd some of us together and push the rest apart as if we're cows or goats. Their leader, though, is a middle-aged man. He's moving slowly, intently, not dashing around like the others. "Take the boys only, Win Min," I overhear him telling a tall, gangly soldier. "Make them obey."Chiko isn't a fighter by nature. He's a book-loving Burmese boy whose father, a doctor, is in prison for resisting the government. Tu Reh, on the other hand, wants to fight for freedom after watching Burmese soldiers destroy his Karenni family's home and bamboo fields. When Chiko is forced into the Burmese army and subsequently injured on a mission, the boys' lives intersect. Timidity becomes courage and anger becomes compassion as both boys discover that everything is not as it seems. Mitali Perkins delivers a touching story about hopes, dreams, and the choices that define who we are.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In THE YOUNG HEALER tradition meets contemporary when what starts out as just another day becomes anything but that for young Feather Anderson. Her beloved grandfather, a traditional Lakota healer, pulls her out of class one snowy morning and takes her on an old-fashioned vision quest in the heart of New York City in hopes of finding the perfect Lakota medicine. It becomes the most magical day ever for eleven-year-old Feather Anderson, the day she saves her little brother's life. Feather follows in her grandfather's footsteps of healing as a medicine man and she then earns her newly-given secret Lakota name.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Children's Poet Laureate J. Patrick Lewis and the inimitable Jane Yolen team up in this ironic and witty take on the last moments in the lives of a variety of animals. Each satirical poem in this darkly humorous collection is an epitaph of a different animal. Grouped by animal type, these posthumous poems are full of clever wordplay and macabre humor that will appeal to kids (and adults) of all ages. From the humble chicken to the great blue whale, this laugh-out-loud poetry collection is sure to be a hit at storytimes and around Halloween. Timmins, Jeffrey Stewart (illustrator).…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - NY Public Library's 100 Titles for Reading and SharingA young American girl grapples with her Japanese heritage in this "quiet, beautifully moving portrayal of a multicultural family" for middle grade readers (School Library Journal)American-born Skye is a good student and a star soccer player who never really gives any thought to the fact that her father is Japanese. Her cousin, Hiroshi, lives in Japan, and never really gives a thought to his uncle's family living in the United States.Skye and Hiroshi's lives are thrown together when Hiroshi's family, with his grandfather (who is also his best friend), suddenly moves to the U.S. Now Skye doesn't know who she is anymore: at school she's suddenly too Japanese, but at home she's not Japanese enough. Hiroshi has a hard time adjusting to life in a new culture, and resents Skye's intrusions on his time with Grandfather. Through all of this is woven Hiroshi's expertise, and Skye's growing interest in, kite making and competitive rokkaku kite flying.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A playful introduction to careers in a community, that's also a rhyming picture book guessing game! Perfect for kids interested in different professions around town.Who wears what to work The clues in each kid-friendly rhyme can be spotted hanging from the clotheslinefrom a mail carrier's uniform to a firefighter's pants and heavy coat. Then turn the page to learn which professionals wear and use the special gear in the jobs they do. Clever illustrations show the workers helping one another, and in the end, everyone comes together for a celebration that is out of this world. Davies, Andy Robert (illustrator).…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Discover the surprising origins of the legendary caped crusader in this entertaining picture book biography for young fans of Batman and superheroes Batman's biggest secret is not Bruce Wayne . . . Every Batman story is marked with the words, "Batman created by Bob Kane." But that isn't the whole truth. A struggling writer named Bill Finger was involved from the beginning. Bill helped invent Batman, from concept to costume to character. He dreamed up Batman's haunting origins and his colorful nemeses. Despite his brilliance, Bill worked in obscurity. It was only after his death that fans went to bat for Bill, calling for acknowledgment that he was co-creator of Batman. Cartoonist and popular Batman artist Ty Templeton brings Marc Tyler Nobleman's exhaustive research to life. Perfect for reluctant readers and those bridging from easy readers to longer narratives, this classic underdog story will inspire all readers to take ownership of, and pride in, their work. Ty Templeton (illustrator).…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Para que los niños sean más felices, saludables y seguros de sí mismos. Freda está contenta de dar un paseo con su clase. Se detiene a ver una vitrina y cuando se da vuelta, sus compañ eros han desaparecido. ¿Qué hará Freda para conseguir que su maestra y sus amigos la encuentren Young readers can now enjoy Stuart J . Murphy's adventures in Spanish. Freda is excited to go on a class field trip. But after she stops to look in a store window, she can't find her group. See what Freda does to help her teacher and friends find her.Part of the sixteen bookI SEE I LEARN®series for happier, healthier, more confident children.…