The Aldens attend Greenfield's first dog show, where some trickster mysteriously shaves a prize-winning poodle and releases a cat in the middle of the show, and the Boxcar Children search for the culp
"All grown-ups were once children... but only a few of them remember it."–Antoine St. Exupéry, The Little PrinceFull of insight, inspiration, and gentle compassion for our complicated modern lives, How to Live Like the Little Prince captures the brilliance and wisdom of Antoine St. Exupéry's beloved tale. Through the eyes of the iconic Little Prince, Stéphane Garnier reminds us who we were before we grew up and teaches us to once again take time to live, play, and find wonder in the small, everyday moments.Few books have been as universally cherished as Antione St. Exupéry's The Little Prince. First published in 1943 and now one of the bestselling books of all time, the haunting, lyrical fable explores the meaning of life through a young boy who travels the universe in search of happiness.In How to Live Like the Little Prince, Stéphane Garnier revisits St. Exupér's story with a fresh, contemporary eye, urging us―as the Little Prince did―to preserve our childlike wonder by slowing down,
A fun and creative story for children. Follow The Little Dinosaur on his search for a warm and cosy nest. An adventure full of discovery, fun and friendship.'Crack, Crack, Crack. A nest is full of egg
The dark and haunting companion to Rene Denfeld’s acclaimed novel The Child Finder, a riveting story of lost children and one haunted woman’s search for what may never be found.The Butterfly Girl is a
The 1990 Pulitzer Prize-winning author of And Their Children After Them presents four Californians--Black, White, Asian, Latino--and their search fo r a new center in the shrill immigration debate, an
A fun way to learn about art! This simple, engaging introduction to art combines superb reproductions of an imaginative selection of artworks by artists ranging from Kandinsky and Seurat to Canaletto and Van Gogh. It also features works from great American artists such as Tom Wesselmann, Grant Wood, and Jacob Lawrence. With beautifully pitched text supported by friendly cartoon-style illustrations, What's in the Picture? invites young children to search for particular objects or other detail in the paintings displayed. Further questions encourage children to examine each artwork and to explain, very simply, what is happening in the pictures.
Beset on all sides by mortal and supernatural enemies, The Children of Fire – four mortals touched by the power of Chaos – are in search of the Talismans that can put a stop to an ancient enemy of the
X-Men meets Spy Kids in this sequel to the instant New York Times bestseller Map of Flames. Here’s the thrilling second installment in The Forgotten Five middle-grade fantasy/adventure series from the author of The Unwanteds.The forgotten five have made it to Estero to search for their missing supernatural criminal parents. With the help of their new allies, Lada and The Librarian, they’ve managed to find Birdie and Brix’s mother, Elena, and free her from captivity in the presidential palace. Now the president’s henchmen are searching everywhere for the children who broke out Elena, driving the group into hiding in the ancient underground tunnels beneath the city. Meanwhile, President Fuerte is making headlines for his nighttime flights to other countries accompanied by an invisible man. But why would the president who outlawed supernaturals be working with the people he supposedly hates? And could it be that some of the five’s own parents are helping him? The fantasy adventure that be
A local radio station is holding the Great Detective Race, and the Boxcar Children have entered the contest! They solve riddles and search all over town for clues leading to the grand prize. But when
The Aldens’ neighbor, Lina, thinks there’s treasure hidden in her attic, and she wants the Aldens to help her find it. Of course, the children are eager to help search — but it appears they aren’t the
The Boxcar Children stumble across a 100-year-old time capsule with a mysterious journal inside. It contains clues that lead the children around Greenfield and through the history books in search of a
"Fee!" he said, and "Fi!" he said, and "Fo!" he said and "Fum!" Look out children, the Giant of Jum is grumpy and hungry and he's off in search of a tasty snack. And the tastiest of all is a boy known
The second novel in the captivating Chanters of Tremaris trilogy follows Calwyn and her friends to the desolate Merithuran Empire. As they search for a group of kidnapped children who have the gift of
The sunniest places hold the darkest secrets . . .A stunning 1950s set debut mystery brimming with atmosphere and perfect for fans of Tangerine, Small Pleasures and Mad Men. _____________Yesterday, I kissed my husband for the last time . .. It's the summer of 1959, and the well-trimmed lawns of Sunnylakes, California, wilt under the sun. At some point during the long, long afternoon, Joyce Haney, wife, mother, vanishes from her home, leaving behind two terrified children and a bloodstain on the kitchen floor.While the Haney's neighbours get busy organising search parties, it is Ruby Wright, the family's 'help', who may hold the key to this unsettling mystery. Ruby knows more about the secrets behind Sunnylakes' starched curtains than anyone, and it isn't long before the detective in charge of the case wants her help. But what might it cost her to get involved? In these long hot summer afternoons, simmering with lies, mistrust and prejudice, it could only take one spark for this whole '
The fearsome beastie is hungry, so he leaves his cave in search of something to eat. The children of the town are fooled by the beastie s sly tricks and end up getting eaten! But don t fear, little Pe
The Russian folktale retold for children growing in reading confidence and ability.Prince Ivan sets off in search of the Firebird, which has been stealing his father’s golden apples. A story of brav
Stories + Puzzles = Reading Success! Highlights Puzzle Readers offer an innovative approach to learning that integrates puzzles and stories to develop motivated, confident readers. These Level P books are perfect for kids just beginning to read simple sentences. Mouse is looking for a new house, but everything Bear and Squirrel suggest isn't quite right.In this Level P Highlights Puzzle Reader, readers can join in the search for a house for Mouse and then find hidden letters throughout the book. The simple text has lots of picture support that will keep readers turning the pages, while the puzzle encourages re-reading. With a bonus matching activity to reinforce vocabulary, kids will love playing along in this forest adventure.
Hide and Seek Alphabet is an innovative book with lots of search-and-find activities to keep children busy! Read the fun, rhythming text, then explore the busy alphabetical pictures to see what you ca
Hide and Peek: Unicorn is a playful, interactive board book, featuring flaps, sliding pull-tabs and pop-up pages that bring the story to life.Join Amelia in this fun interactive picture book with pop-out flaps as she searches for traces of a unicorn in her house.Amelia is totally, completely, 100 percent certain that a unicorn is living in her house. But where is it?This beautifully illustrated fun interactive book follows Amelia around throughout her house on her search. She follows a trail of sparkles and other clues, and on each page readers can spot glimpses of the unicorn hiding behind doors, in cupboards and under washing piles.Lift the flaps, pull the sliding tabs, and open the pop-ups to help Amelia find her, as the clever interactive features bring this book to life!Hide and Peek: Unicorn is a playful, interactive board book with a fun peekaboo element which young children will love!
In Mermaid, readers go on a journey of discovery as they join the narrator of this interactive board book in search of finding a magical mermaid.Join Mimi in this fun interactive picture book with pop-out flaps as she searches for traces of a mermaid at the beach.Mimi was so excited to go to the beach! She was bound to find a mermaid...This beautifully illustrated fun interactive book follows Mimi around on her day at the beach. She follows a trail of shells and other clues, and on each page readers can spot glimpses of the mermaid hiding behind surfboards, beneath waves and inside sandcastles.Lift the flaps, pull the sliding tabs and open the pop-ups to help Mimi find her, as the clever interactive features bring this book to life!Hide and Peek: Mermaid is a playful, interactive board book with a fun peekaboo element which young children will love!
