Jean de La Fontaine (1621-1695) was the most famous French fabulist and probably the most widely read French poet of the 17th century. According to Flaubert, he was the only French poet to understand and master the texture of the French language before Hugo. A set of postage stamps celebrating La Fontaine and the Fables was issued by France in 1995. It was not until he was past thirty that his …
Using new lyrics for the song, "If you're happy and you know it," the author teaches young readers how to handle and control anger. If you're angry and you know it, TELL A FRIEND. If you're angry and you know it, TELL A FRIEND....
A humorous story of a stubborn little girl, a patient older brother, and the magical workings of the local library. Beatrice doesn't like books or reading — and she especially doesn't like accompanying big brother Henry to the library three days in a row. But that's where he has to take her while he works on his dinosaur report. Naturally, Beatrice doesn't want to get books from the shelf.…
Are you bored with being so proper? Do you want to have more fun? Mr Tiger knows exactly how you feel. So he decides to go wild. But does he go too far? There is a time and place for everything...even going wild.
Piggles is good at eating and watching television, but he can't play football, or baseball, or any other of the games his friends play. Poor Piggles feels left out - until he finds something he can do.
“Do you like green eggs and ham?” asks Sam-I-am in this Beginner Book by Dr. Seuss. In a house or with a mouse? In a boat or with a goat? On a train or in a tree? Sam keeps asking persistently. With unmistakable characters and signature rhymes, Dr. Seuss’s beloved favorite has cemented its place as a children’s classic. In this most famous of cumulative tales, the list of places to enjo…
The little girl in I Am Helpful thought that having a baby sister would be fun. But with a different daily routine at home, and her parents constantly distracted by the family’s newest member, the little girl has a lot to adjust to. However, by helping her parents, and taking on special jobs, like singing to the baby, she learns that being a big sister comes with big rewards (though a little …
This inspiring book encourages positive behavior as children learn the importance of showing empathy, compassion, kindness and respect. These fun sock monkeys help children learn to care about themselves, their family and friends, their school, their community and their world. Free resources that complement this book (including IB Learner Profile posters) are available at http: //www.ed-ucation…
Teaches children the importance of caring for others using letters from kids that explain a tricky situation so readers relate and learn about possible steps to take and model possible outcomes. What does caring mean? -- Being a good friend -- Helping round the house -- I'll play with the baby -- Working together -- Sharing with others -- I'll get help -- I use a wheelchair -- Lettin…
Years ago in a mountain village called Aldburg, the townspeople had rid the area of wolves because they would eat the town’s livestock when they grew hungry during wintertime. Hoky is the sole survivor of the last wolf pack in the region and, against all odds, gradually becomes friends with a young shepherd named Jacob who works to earn his trust. A tale of respect and love between humankind …