Maison d'édition: Clink Street Publishing
Monty the Lion and his family are moving house today. Will Monty like his new house and will he meet new friends? Enjoy this new series of books with fantastic artwork.
Captain Holden's new job as the keeper of a lightship is exciting yet dangerous. He and his crew must remain at sea during bad weather conditions to direct passing ships away from the treacherous coast. Sarah, the captain's young daughter, proposes the idea that the family join the captain at sea. Though he is reluctant to bring his family aboard, his wife convinces him to agree to the arrangement. For a number of years, the family and crew make the lightship their home. After a gigantic storm destroys the lightship, however, their tour of duty is brought to an abrupt end.Voir livre
Travel back to a time when: Navigation was a common elementary school course. Doctors didn’t need a college education. Step into the lives of the colonists, and get the scoop on school and work in colonial America.Voir livre
“A gem of a story. ”—Booklist (starred review) “A marvelous heroic journey. ”—Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “A narrative centering family bonds and new experiences. ”—Publishers Weekly (starred review) Newbery Medal winner Lynne Rae Perkins introduces Violet and Jobie, two house mice exiled to the wilderness, in an exceptional read-aloud and read-alone for fans of Skunk and Badger, Nuts to You, and classic animal stories such as Stuart Little. This thrilling—and funny!—animal adventure explores themes of friendship, family, bravery, and the meaning of home. Violet & Jobie in the Wild is illustrated in black-and-white throughout by the author. Brother and sister mice Violet and Jobie live a cozy and comfortable life in a humans’ house, where food is plentiful, and the television is both educational and entertaining. In fact, Violet, tucked safely behind a book in the bookcase, loves to watch nature programs along with the young boy of the family. The boy’s mother, however, isn’t the biggest fan of mice. When Violet and Jobie are caught in a trap, the young boy pleads with his mother to release them, and she agrees. Now Violet and Jobie find themselves in tall grasses, under tall trees, surrounded by all kinds of unfamiliar scents and sounds and creatures. In short, they find themselves in the wild. How will they survive? This short, generously illustrated novel is packed with action, humor, heart, friendship, and surprises. Award-winning author Lynne Rae Perkins’s Violet & Jobie in the Wild will resonate with readers who love books about animals.Voir livre
Highlights presents First Day With Us written by Ezra Jamison. The class welcomes a new boy.Voir livre
Best-selling author Marilyn Singer's celebrated children's books have been named amongst the Top Ten Children's Books of the Year by Time. In this charming tale, Singer introduces Tallulah, a girl who wants nothing more than to be a ballerina. And not just any ballerina-a real one with a tutu! But when Tallulah finally gets to take a ballet class, she discovers that there's more to dancing than getting to wear a pretty, pink tutu.Voir livre
The fifth action-packed quest in an exciting new six book character-led series for 7+ girls who love fantasy, adventure, and high-kicking heroines! On her tenth birthday, tomboy Sophie learns she is the Guardian of a magic gateway between our world and the Shadow Woods. She must keep the human world safe from mischievous goblins, sprites and elves Each book sees Sophie having to outwit weird and terrifying creatures from the Shadow Woods, starting with the gruesome Goblins! The Icicle Imps by Linda Chapman is a top pick in children's fiction, offering a unique blend of fairy tales, folklore, and monsters. The book's short, action-packed format is perfect for juvenile readers. For fans of Daisy Meadows (Save the Ocean Fairies), Harriet Muncaster (Emerald and the Sea Sprites), Sophy Williams (Cats of Seroster), and Sophie Kinsella (Mummy Fairy and Me).Voir livre
