This description may be from another edition of this product. Comprising three stories, "Josh's Jumper", "The Cat Burglar" and "The Funny Dream" this book is designed to teach the essential skills that form the foundation of successful reading.
Rabbit lives alone. He cooks for himself, cleans up for himself, and at the end of the day, reads himself a story. It's a simple life, and he likes it. But one evening, Froggie shows up at his door. He wants to listen to Rabbit's story, too. While eating a snack-or three. While lounging on a pillow-or ten. And bringing over his family-dozens and dozens of frogs! Rabbit has finally had enough; F…
The kids in Room 207 were misbehaving again. Spitballs stuck to the ceiling. Paper planes whizzing through the air. They were the worst-behaved class in the whole school. So begins this quirky classic, first published in 1977 and still relevant today as a lighthearted reminder to show our appreciation to those we value. The students don’t proffer a shred of respect for their good-natured t…
This series of delightful short stories has been especially written, with the help of a language expert, for young children who are just beginning to read. Stephen Cartwright's charming illustrations carry the exciting and humorous stories along and give clear clues to the words and their meaning. With the help and encouragement of an adult, beginner readers will be able to achieve the pleasure…
A charmingly funny read-aloud that asks an important question: Who sank the boat? Beside the sea, there once lived a cow, a donkey, a sheep, a pig, and a tiny little mouse. They were good friends, and one warm, sunny morning, for no particular reason, they decided to go for a row in the bay. Do you know who sank the boat? "The idea is funny, the pictures are splendid, and the easy text is…
Beaky, a fluffy fellow with a bright blue beak and a curly orange tail, is uncertain about what sort of creature he is. Is he a frog? No, he can't hop as high as his new frong friend. Is he a snake? No, he's too short to slither. With lively illustrations and a simple, warm text, readers join Beaky on his journey of self-discovery.
'Each Peach Pear Plum' - the classic picture book by Janet and Allan Ahlberg - is a timeless picture book classic from the bestselling illustrator/author team Janet and Allan Ahlberg, creators of Peepo!. Each beautifully illustrated page encourages young children to interact with the picture to find the next fairy tale and nursery rhyme character. This board book edition is perfect for littl…
Marcelina's father comes home from a trip to Manila with beautiful hand-made sleeping mats for each member of his large family, including the three daughters who died when they were very young.
Illus. in full color. "In this affectionate story, three children follow their grandfather up to the attic, where he pulls out his old bowler hat, gold-tipped cane, and his tap shoes. Grandpa once danced on the vaudeville stage, and as he glides across the floor, the children can see what it was like to be a song and dance man. Gammell captures all the story's inherent joie de vivre with color …