flashlight press brooklyn (114 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: new. McWilliam, Howard (illustrator). Paperback. A unique monster-under-the-bed story with the perfect balance of giggles and shivers, this picture book relies on the power of humor over fear, appeals to a child's love for creatures both alarming and absurd, and glorifies the scope of a child's imagination. One night, when Ethan checks under his bed for his monster, Gabe, he finds a note from himinstead: "Gone fishing. Back in a week." Ethan knows that without Gabe's familiar nightly scares he doesn't stand a chance of getting to sleep, so Ethan interviews potential substitutes to see if they've got the right equipment for the job-pointy teeth, sharp claws, and a long tail-but none of them proves scary enough for Ethan. When Gabe returns sooner than expected from his fishing trip, Ethan is thrilled. It turns out that Gabe didn't enjoy fishing because the fish scared too easily. A unique monster-under-the-bed story with the perfect balance of giggles and shivers, this picture book relies on the power of humor over fear, appeals to a child's love for creatures both alarming and absurd, and glorifies the scope of a child's imagination. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Zustand: new. McWilliam, Howard (illustrator). Paperback. When Ethan looks under the bed for his monster, he finds this note instead: So long, kid. Gotta go. Someone needs me more than you do. Gabe How will Ethan ever get to sleep without his monster's familiar, comforting snorts? And who could need Gabe more than Ethan does? Ah! Gabe must have gone to Ethan's little sister's room! She has been climbing out of bed every night to play, and obviously needs a monster to help her get to sleep but not HIS monster! Ethan tries to help his sister find her own perfect monster, but she thinks these freaky-funny monsters are perfect playmates! This will never work! Just when it seems that Ethan will lose his monster forever, an uninvited, tutu-toting little monster full of frightening fun appears. Could she be the best monster-match for Ethan s sister, and will Ethan get Gabe back for good? Following in the spooky-silly tradition of I Need My Monster, here s another irresistible monster-under-the-bed story with the perfect balance of giggles and shivers. Crawl under your covers with Hey, That's MY Monster!, and you'll soon be sleeping soundly. Ethan tries to help his toddler sister find her own bedtime monster. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Zustand: new. Manning, Maurie J. (illustrator). Paperback. David is worried about how zany classmate Ruben Plotnick will react when he meets Grandma Rosie, who often says and does unexpected things. This heartwarming story of senility and school-age embarrassment reveals the importance of looking beneath the surface to really get to know someone. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. Narrated by a cat-loving little girl, this story is a hysterical romp through a family's pet adoption dilemma. Poor Dad does not like cats, and he voices his opposition to the steady stream of stray cats that always seem to wind up on his doorstep--thanks to a cat-loving Mom who wants to save every stray she finds. In an effort to win Dad over, the little girl hides a tiny stray kitten in her hood and convinces Dad to just give it one small squeeze. Dad manages, with trepidation, to stick out his pinkie and pet the creature. But now that five cats have taken over his favorite chair, he becomes desperate and makes a visit to the pound. Dad returns happily with a big, fat puppy--everyone gets something that they want. With hilarious ink and watercolor illustrations, this picture book demonstrates the resourcefulness, love, and compromises of a pet-loving family. Age: 5 - 7 Mum keeps adopting stray cats, and Dad's objections get more and more absurd. Clever Mum convinces Dad to let each cat stay for a short time, and once they are comfy in the house, they never leave. One stray, then two, then three, and Dad is at his wit's end. When stray cat number five moves in, Dad finally takes a surprising stand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Zustand: new. Castellani, Andrea (illustrator). Paperback. Frank follows the motto, "Honesty is the best policy." He tells the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. Frank never lies to his schoolmates, he always tells the truth to adults, and he' s always honest with police officers. The balancing act of finding tact, that fine line between telling the truth and telling too much truth, is the main theme of this story, and it's very funny- although not necessarily to his friend Dotti whose freckles remind Frank of the Big Dipper, or to the teacher who hears that her breath smells like onions, or to the principal who is told that his toupee looks like a weasel. No one is quite as impressed with Frank' s honesty as he thinks they should be. He is sweet and straightforward, and, well, very frank, but with everyone annoyed at him, Frank is now honestly unhappy. He decides to visit his confidante and pal, Grandpa Ernest, who has a history of frankness himself. With a few lessons from Grandpa, Frank begins to understand that the truth is important, but so is not being hurtful. With amusing characters and expressive artwork, this story tells the powerful message of finding the good in everything- a lesson that sends compassion and understanding to take the place of rudeness in the complex concept of truth. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Zustand: new. McWilliam, Howard (illustrator). Paperback. On a beautiful day at the beach, a young boy brings his bucket, shovel, and imagination, and builds a perfect sand castle. Right away, a dragon moves in. The boy decides to befriend his dragon and they spend time roaming the shore, flying a kite, braving the waves, defying bullies, and roasting marshmallows all while Dad is busy sunbathing and Mom is engrossed in her book. Unfortunately, no one believes the boy when he tries to share the news of this magnificent creature. That's when the mischief begins, and the dragon becomes a force to be reckoned with. While adults will recognize the naughty antics as a ploy for attention, children will dissolve into giggles as the dragon devours every last sandwich, blows bubbles in the lemonade, and leaves claw prints in the brownies. Maybe the dragon really is running amok on the beach, or maybe it's a little boy's imagination that is running wild. On a beautiful day at the beach, a young boy brings his bucket, shovel, and imagination, and builds a perfect sand castle. Right away, a dragon moves in. The boy decides to befriend his dragon and they spend time roaming the shore, flying a kite, braving the waves, defying bullies, and roasting marshmallows. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Board Book. Zustand: new. McWilliam, Howard (illustrator). Board Book. In this vibrantly colored board book about friendship, a little boy and his big dragon have tons of fun playing together at home, outdoors, in the pool and at the beach, making music and reading, and caring for the baby brother. A perfect story for babies and toddlers to enjoy, and then to relax to as the boy and dragon snuggle at nap time. "A little boy and his big dragon have tons of fun playing together at home, outdoors, in the pool and at the beach, making music and reading, and caring for the baby brother"-- Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Zustand: new. Mitchell, Lori (illustrator). Paperback. The luminous garden scenes and playful language in this tale of late-blooming self-discovery tell the story of Holly Bloom, a girl who wants nothing more than to be a great gardener but simply doesn't seem to have the knack. Despite suggestions and support from her green-thumbed mom and siblings, Holly just can't get her garden to bloom. She waters and fertilizes and uses all the right gardening tools, but her daffodils don't grow, and her daisies keep drooping. Armed with a positive attitude and unwavering perseverance, Holly finally realizes that she does not need to grow flowers with soil and seeds to be a success. Inspired by her artistic father, she taps into her natural creative abilities and surprises everyone by growing her own unique garden-from paper, paste, pipe cleaners, and paint. Tells the story of Holly Bloom, a girl who can't get her garden to bloom. This book shows how she taps into her natural creative abilities and surprises everyone by growing her own garden from paper, paste, pipe cleaners, and paint. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Zustand: new. Retz, Zac (illustrator). Paperback. Winner:2016 Montana Treasure State AwardNominee:NY State Charlotte Award list, 2015-16Alabama Camellia Award list 2014-15, Grade 2-3 DivisionAlthough Matty's art teacher has warned him that too much glue never dries, Matty loves glue. After all, he and his dad make oodles of glue projects at home. One day during art class, Matty finds the fullest bottles of glue, and the fun begins. With a squeeze and a plop, Matty pours a lake of glue before belly-flopping right in the middle and finds himself stuck to the desk. When Matty's dad arrives at the school, instead of being mad, he celebrates his son's creativity and calls him a work of art. With vibrant language and artwork and a wild, silly plot, Too Much Glue is sure to appeal to all children who love to get messy. "Matty LOVES glue. At home with Dad, he makes glue glasses, glue mustaches, and glue bouncy balls. But at school, Matty's art teacher worries and warns, 'Too much glue never dries.' In art class one day, Matty decides to make the most fantastic glue project ever, with a super-special ingredient -- himself!" -- from publisher's web site. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. Winner of: 2014 Christopher Award, Books for Young People 2014, ILA Primary Fiction Award 2015, MLA Mitten Award Honor, Human Rights in Children's Literature Honor. With humor and warmth, this children's picture book raises awareness about poverty and hunger. Best friends Sofia and Maddi live in the same neighborhood, go to the same school, and play in the same park, but whileSofia's fridge at home is full of nutritious food, the fridge at Maddi's house is empty.Sofialearns that Maddi's family doesn't have enough money to fill their fridge and promises Maddi she'll keep this discovery a secret. But becauseSofiawants to help her friend, she's faced with a difficult decision: to keep her promise or tell her parents about Maddi's empty fridge. Filled with colorful artwork, this storybook addresses issues of poverty with honesty and sensitivity while instilling important lessons in friendship, empathy, trust, and helping others. A call to action section, with six effective ways for children to help fight hunger and information on antihunger groups, is also included. Maddi's fridge is almost empty, while Sophia's fridge is full of food. How can Sophia help her friend Maddi without breaking her promise not to tell anyone? Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Zustand: new. McWilliam, Howard (illustrator). Paperback. "A monstrously effective lid-dropper.Being all smiles, and more likely to elicit snorts of amusement than screams of terror, the monstrous marchers crawling, oozing, slithering, or strolling into and out of view with each page turn have the intended soporific effect." - Kirkus Reviews When Ethan can't sleep, he doesn't count sheep he says his ABCs. But in monster-loving Ethan's alphabet, A is for Arms, B is for Belly, C is for Claws, and D is for Drool! Kids will love pointing out the alphabetical attributes on the silly monsters that parade across Ethan's room like earlobes, noses, spikes, and wings and discovering where all of those monsters are headed. By the time Ethan gets to Y, he's Yawning. And by Z, kids will be ready to sleep as Ethan does, surrounded by the tails, tentacles, and drool sticking out from under his bed. ZZzzzzz. D is for Drool is a monstrously magnificent ABC book that offers a new way to fall asleep. With the perfect balance of giggles and shivers, it is a captivating companion to the award-winning I Need My Monster series. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Zustand: new. Bailey, Sheila (illustrator). Paperback. This charming story presents a new way for young children to understand how to creatively embrace who they are, no matter what others think. Carlas lunch box is filled with odd delights like the Olive, Pickle and Green Bean Sandwich, the Banana-Cottage-Cheese Delight, and the unforgettable Chopped Liver, Potato Chips, and Cucumber Combo. To Carla, they are delicious and creative lunches, but her teasing classmates are unconvinced and abandon her at the lunch table to eat her bizarre sandwiches alone. One day, however, tables turn when Busterthe worst tease of allforgets his lunch on the day of the picnic and Carla thoughtfully offers him her extra sandwich. Her own spirited nature helps Carla teach her classmates that "unusual" can actually be good. Lively illustrations help showcase the book's messages of acceptance, tolerance, individuality, and creativity, and the funny plot and authentic dialogue are sure to make this tale a favorite among elementary school children. Carla's creative sandwich solutions provide young chefs-to-be with the inspiration to create sandwich masterpieces of their own. Age: 4 - 8 Carla's lunch box is filled with odd delights. To Carla, they are delicious and creative lunches, but her teasing classmates are unconvinced and abandon her at the lunch table. One day, however, tables turn when Buster - the worst tease of all - forgets his lunch on the day of the picnic and Carla thoughtfully offers him her extra sandwich. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Board Book. Zustand: new. McWilliam, Howard (illustrator). Board Book. In Are You My Monster? , the monster-loving boy from I Need My Monster tries to find his monster. He compares his drawing-showing a green monster with a long tail, pointy nails, and big teeth-with an assortment of amusing monsters, until he finds the perfect match. This turns out to be his beloved STUFFED monster toy. Children will love comparing colors, checking if tails are long or short, if nails are pointy or round, if teeth are big or small until they, too, find the monster who is a perfect match. In Are You My Monster? , the monster-loving boy from I Need My Monster tries to find his monster. He compares his drawing-showing a green monster with a long tail, pointy nails, and big teeth-with an assortment of amusing monsters, until he finds the perfect match. This turns out to be his beloved STUFFED monster toy. Children will love comparing c Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. Lucy and her grandfather are the focus of this poignant and warm story that teaches that wrinkles are badges of happiness rather than signs of age. Lucy asks Granddad, " Why doesn't your skin fit you? It' s all crinkly," to which he replies, " Those crinkles are called wrinkles," each of which he got when he smiled especially big. As Lucy traces Granddad' s joy-filled face, he describes his memories and shares the cause of each line- his wedding day, Lucy' s mother' s birth, precious moments from her childhood, and Lucy' s birth, among others. Beautiful drawings recreate each thoughtful memory, and the recollections showcase an intimate bond between the two generations. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. One night, when Ethan reaches under his bed for a toy truck, he finds this note instead: "Monsters! Meet here for final test." Ethan is sure his parents are trying to trick him into staying under the covers, until he sees five colorful sets of eyes blinking at him from beneath the bed. Soon, a colorful parade of quirky, squeaky little monsters compete to become Ethan's monster. But only the little green monster, Gabe, has the perfect blend of stomach-rumbling and snorting needed to get Ethan into bed and keep him there so he falls asleep-which as everyone knows, is the real reason for monsters under beds. With its perfect balance of giggles and shivers, this silly-spooky prequel to the award-winning I Need My Monster and Hey, That's MY Monster! will keep young readersentertained. Five quirky little creatures vie to become Ethan's monster, charged with getting him into bed and keeping him there so that he falls asleep. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Hardcover. Zustand: new. Meyers, Mark (illustrator). Hardcover. Victricia Malicia Calamity Barrett may have been born on her family's pirate ship, but this mild-mannered young lady is sick of the sea: she'd much rather be ashore with her nose permanently buried in a book. But when Scylla the Serpent the scourge of the sea appears, quick-thinking Vic saves the ship by thunking the serpent on the head with her trunk full of books. For her bravery she is rewarded with the thing she wants most: a home on a little island. She opens a bookstore, and Landlubber Books becomes the pirates' favorite port in a storm. As Carrie Clickard's nimble, jaunty rhymes roll off the tongue like waves onto shore, children will delight in Victricia's adventures while parents will relate to her family's attempts to understand their unusual daughter. Victricia may not be a typical pirate hero, but she is the captain of her own destiny in this rollicking tale of self-determination, sticking to your dreams, and the joy of reading. Victricia Malicia is the black sheep of a pirate family as she has no interest in ship-raiding or yo-ho-hoing; instead she likes to kick back with a good book. One day though, her maritime mishap does come in handy, as well as her trunkfull of books, and earns her a spot on dry land. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Hardcover. Zustand: new. Hardcover. An artful mixture of fantasy and reality, humor and heart, Maya Was Grumpy celebrates the power of imagination and humor to improve moods. Maya wakes up on the wrong side of the bed, tangled in her blanket, and in a crispy, cranky, grumpy, grouchy mood. She doesn't want to color or wear her favorite shorts or go outside to play. What's worse, she's determined to share her grumpiness with everyone as she glumps, clumps, and thumps around the house. But when Maya growls at her grandmother, she graciously takes Maya's mood in stride, and even has a solution: Gramma suggests a series of unusual activities that Maya will probably not want to do since she's feeling grumpy--and then dismisses her own silly suggestions before Maya can reject them. Children will find it hard to keep from smiling as they watch Maya's grouchiness dissolve into glee at Gramma's giggle-inducing ideas, while adults will find Gramma's clever tactic a useful strategy to add to their repertoire when kids are grumpy. An artful mixture of fantasy and reality, humor and heart, Maya Was Grumpy celebrates the power of imagination and humor to improve moods. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Hardcover. Zustand: new. Leonello MFA, Tanya (illustrator). Hardcover. When a boy brings his pterodactyl to school for show-and-tell, hilarious havoc ensues. The creature's delightfully demented antics, the kids' expressions as they try to avoid the hungry pterodactyl, and the out-of-control imagination of the boy yield a wild and wacky romp. Kids who dig dinosaurs will devour this preposterous pterodactyl tale written in rhyming couplets and teeming with edgy school-age humor and giggle-inducing illustrations. When a boy brings his pterodactyl to school for show and tell, hilarious havoc ensues. Written in rhyming couplets teeming with energy and edgy school-age humor, this delightfully demented dinosaur story delivers a steady stream of laughs. Full color. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Hardcover. Zustand: new. Ongaro, Isabella (illustrator). Hardcover. Mom's Choice Award Gold Winner 2017 While Dad tucks her in, a little girl named Grace calmly recounts her day-which was anything but calm. She had a tantrum (because of some injustices involving a purple shirt and breakfast cereal) and was banished to her bedroom before deciding to run away. Understanding that kids have ups and downs, Grace's mom wisely gave her daughter the space and time she needed to reach her own decision to return home-to open arms. The Day I Ran Awayamusingly captures Grace's mutable moods and childlike logic. Warm, humorous digital paintings offer fun details to keep little listeners busy. Kids can compare the bedtime and daytime scenes and try to figure out how Grace got that purple paw-print on her cheek-and when it got washed away. They can mimic Grace's facial expressions or copy her poses for some soothing bedtime yoga. And of course, they can create a safe place to run away to when the injustices of Pre-K existence become too much to bear. A pop-up tent in the yard and the haven beneath the dining room table are excellent run-away destinations, as long as you come home for dinner. "While Dad tucks her in, a little girl calmly recounts her day with Mom, in which she had a tantrum, was sent to her room, and ran away--to a tent in the yard"-- Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Hardcover. Zustand: new. Turnbloom, Lucas (illustrator). Hardcover. "Hey, Pirate. What are you doing in my sandbox?" "I'm not a pirate. I'm the captain of a ship." What is Captain doing in Dragon's sandbox? He is moping. Because he's lost his ship. "Oh, no! I'll help you find it! Come on!" "Where are we going?" "To my cave! I know I have a map somewhere."Armed with a (toy watch) compass, a (paper-towel tube) telescope, and a (hand-drawn) map, Dragon and Captain set off on a great adventure. Dragon is a boy in pajamas and a dragon robe. Captain is a boy with a three-sided hat. But as the boys' imaginations take over, we see them as they see themselves and the backyard as the boys see it: a dark forest, a craggy cliff, and the immense sea. Illustrated like a comic book, this book is a fantasy-filled graphic novel for the picture book set. Young readers will be enchanted with-and parents will appreciate-the creative backyard play, in which the boys use the simplest found items and the backyard features to create an elaborate adventure. Can Dragon and Captain find the lost ship before lunch? Two little boys use their imaginations to outsmart a pirate. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Hardcover. Zustand: new. Wolek, Guy (illustrator). Hardcover. Who is making so much noise and how will Jackson ever get to sleep? Despite some silly, sleepy mistakes, genteel Jackson finds a fun and quiet activity for each of his noisy neighbors. He finally gets a great night's sleep-and discovers three new friends in the morning. Cozier than a mole in fuzzy pajamas, No More Noisy Nights is an underground, under-the covers read-aloud, perfect for calming bedtime boogety-woogeties. Who is making so much noise and how will Jackson ever get to sleep? Despite some silly, sleepy mistakes, genteel Jackson finds a fun and quiet activity for each of his noisy neighbors. He finally gets a great night's sleep--and discovers three new friends in the morning in this cozy read-aloud. Full color. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Hardcover. Zustand: new. Andriani, Renee (illustrator). Hardcover. 'What does Dudley do all day while we're away?' Sam wonders. Mom explains that Dudley does ordinary dog things: he eats, naps, guards the house, and plays. But in Sam's mind, Dudley's day at home is anything but ordinary. Delightful digital paintings depict the human activities Sam imagines Dudley is doing -- which don't quite match Mom's explanations. Dudley's Day at Home is a funny, fetching picture book that uses minimal text and maximal visual storytelling to share a day in a dog's life. 'What does Dudley do all day while we're away?' Sam wonders. Mom explains that Dudley does ordinary dog things: he eats, naps, guards the house, and plays. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Hardcover. Zustand: new. Warrick, Jessica (illustrator). Hardcover. Nominee:Colorado Libraries for Early Literacy CLEL Bell Award, TALK2017-2108 Chickadee AwardDarcy has plans. She and her friend are going to play dress up, do each other's hair, and polish their nails. Daddy has plans, too. He's going to read the paper, mow the lawn, and fix the fence. When Darcy's friend cancels and she's sure her day is ruined, Daddy suggests that they tackle their to-do lists together with a Darcy-Daddy Day. Daddy dons a tutu, and Darcy gives him a fancy hair do. They groom the lawn with Her Majesty's Mowing Service and face off in a Daddy-directed sock battle. But will Darcy want to hammer? Will Daddy do nails? Stepping outside their comfort zones, Darcy and Daddy opt to be open-minded and even a bit daring. As Daddy says, "Sometimes things you've never done end up being fun!" With a gung-ho attitude, Darcy masters the hammer, and Daddy goes for it with the nails. "After her play date is cancelled, a young girl and her dad have a fun day tackling their to-do lists together."-- Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Hardcover. Zustand: new. Mitchell, Lori (illustrator). Hardcover. The luminous garden scenes and playful language in this tale of late-blooming self-discovery tell the story of Holly Bloom, a girl who wants nothing more than to be a great gardener but simply doesn't seem to have the knack. Despite suggestions and support from her green-thumbed mom and siblings, Holly just can't get her garden to bloom. She waters and fertilizes and uses all the right gardening tools, but her daffodils don't grow, and her daisies keep drooping. Armed with a positive attitude and unwavering perseverance, Holly finally realizes that she does not need to grow flowers with soil and seeds to be a success. Inspired by her artistic father, she taps into her natural creative abilities and surprises everyone by growing her own unique garden-from paper, paste, pipe cleaners, and paint. The luminous garden scenes and playful language in this tale of late-blooming self-discovery tell the story of Holly Bloom, a girl who wants nothing more than to be a great gardener, but simply doesn't seem to have the knack. Despite suggestions and support from her green-thumbed mom and siblings, Holly just can't get her garden to bloom. She waters and fertilizes and uses all the right gardening tools, but her daffodils don't grow and her daisies keep drooping. Armed with a positive attitude and unwavering perseverance, Holly finally realizes that she does not need to grow flowers with soil and seeds to be a success. Inspired by her artistic father, she taps into her natural creative abilities and surprises everyone by growing her own unique garden—from paper, paste, pipe cleaners, and paint! Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Hardcover. Zustand: new. Manning, Maurie J. (illustrator). Hardcover. David is worried about how zany classmate Ruben Plotnick will react when he meets Grandma Rosie, who often says and does unexpected things. This heartwarming story of senility and school-age embarrassment reveals the importance of looking beneath the surface to really get to know someone. When popular Ruben Plotnick invites himself over, David is particularly worried about how this class clown will react to Grandma Rosie and her unpredictable behaviour. But the visit turns out to be a great success and a revelation to David, who learns something about Ruben and more about himself. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Hardcover. Zustand: new. Goldsmith, Tom (illustrator). Hardcover. A tribute to friendship, boardwalks, and summer, this storybook tells of Ben and Zip, two best friends who will keep readers laughing, cheering, and guessing until the very end when they are reunited after a rainstorm. Ben is short, but his best friend Zip is even shorter. One day while strolling along the boardwalk a summer shower blows in. There's a clap of thunder, and Zip runs off in fear. Ben pushes through the crowd to find Zip, but being so short, all Ben sees are knees. He climbs onto a bench, but now all he sees are bellies. He clambers onto a picnic table, and all he sees is hair. Ben is sure he'll glimpse Zip when he climbs to the highest point on the beach, the lifeguard stand, but Zip is nowhere to be found. Ben finally does find Zip-his best friend and dachshund-hiding out beneath the boardwalk, and the pair snuggle and munch on popcorn while the puddles dry and the beach-goers emerge from under the awnings. A unique lost-and-found tale with a surprise ending, brimming with lively illustrations, and filled with rhyming refrains that roll off the tongue, this storybook is a great read-aloud for kids of all sizes. A tribute to friendship, boardwalks, and summer at beach, this unique lost-and-found tale follows best friends Ben and Zip as they try to reunite after a clap of thunder during a summer rainstorm makes Zip run off in fear. Full color. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Hardcover. Zustand: new. Hardcover. Narrated by a cat-loving little girl, this story is a hysterical romp through a family's pet adoption dilemma. Poor Dad does not like cats, and he voices his opposition to the steady stream of stray cats that always seem to wind up on his doorstep--thanks to a cat-loving Mom who wants to save every stray she finds. In an effort to win Dad over, the little girl hides a tiny stray kitten in her hood and convinces Dad to just give it one small squeeze. Dad manages, with trepidation, to stick out his pinkie and pet the creature. But now that five cats have taken over his favorite chair, he becomes desperate and makes a visit to the pound. Dad returns happily with a big, fat puppy--everyone gets something that they want. With hilarious ink and watercolor illustrations, this picture book demonstrates the resourcefulness, love, and compromises of a pet-loving family. Age: 5 - 7 Mum keeps adopting stray cats, and Dad's objections get more and more absurd. Clever Mum convinces Dad to let each cat stay for a short time, and once they are comfy in the house, they never leave. One stray, then two, then three, and Dad is at his wit's end. When stray cat number five moves in, Dad finally takes a surprising stand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Hardcover. Zustand: new. Parkins, David (illustrator). Hardcover. From carefully aimed pouts and shifting the blame to the threat of an all-out tantrum, this laugh-out-loud story for kids and adults focuses on the clever antics, advantage-taking, limit-testing, and childhood shenanigans of three-year-old Emmy. When Emmy spills juice and her dads pants get orange-hosed, she takes refuge behind Moms knee. Expecting a reprimand, Emmy is surprised when Mom tells Dad, Now, sweetheart, you should let it be. After all . . . shes only three. Once Emmy discovers that shes too young to be punished, she constantly wrangles her way out of trouble by proclaiming, Im only three! and pulls a handy weapon from her arsenal of manipulative maneuvers. With hilarious, rhyming text and energetic ink and watercolor illustrations that capture Emmys expressions, from angelic to livid, readers discover that Emmy cant get away with her outrageous behavior forever and that her actions do eventually have consequences. From carefully aimed pouts and shifting blame to the threat of an all-out tantrum, this title features a laugh-out-loud story for children and adults that focuses on the clever antics, advantage-taking, limit-testing, and childhood shenanigans of three-year-old Emmy. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Hardcover. Zustand: new. McWilliam, Howard (illustrator). Hardcover. A unique monster-under-the-bed story with the perfect balance of giggles and shivers, this picture book relies on the power of humor over fear, appeals to a child's love for creatures both alarming and absurd, and glorifies the scope of a child's imagination. One night, when Ethan checks under his bed for his monster, Gabe, he finds a note from him instead: "Gone fishing. Back in a week." Ethan knows that without Gabe's familiar nightly scares he doesn't stand a chance of getting to sleep, so Ethan interviews potential substitutes to see if they've got the right equipment for the job--pointy teeth, sharp claws, and a long tail--but none of them proves scary enough for Ethan. When Gabe returns sooner than expected from his fishing trip, Ethan is thrilled. It turns out that Gabe didn't enjoy fishing because the fish scared too easily. Scholastic Book Club Selection Winner of 6 state awards: Alabama Camellia Award (2010-2011), Arizona Grand Canyon Reader Award (2011), California Young Readers Medal (2011-12), Georgia Picture Storybook Award (2011-12), Nevada Young Reader Award (2011-12), Virginia Reader's Choice Primary Award (2012-13) Included on 5 other state award lists: Mississippi Magnolia Children's Choice Award list (2012-13), Nebraska Golden Sower Award list (2011-12), South Dakota Prairie Bud Award list (2011-12), Washington Children's Choice Book Award list (2010-2011), Wyoming Buckaroo Award list (2011-12) Additionally, these regional awards lists: Connecticut Charter Oak Children's Book Award list (2011-12), Iowa Regional Goldfinch Award Winner (2009-10) Storytelling World Award Honor Book 2010 One night, when Ethan checks under the bed for his monster, he finds a note instead: 'Gone fishing. Back in a week - Gabe'. What will Ethan do? He needs a monster under his bed. How is he supposed to get to sleep if his monster is gone? Substitute monsters appear, but none are just right. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Hardcover. Zustand: new. Hardcover. Winner:2016 Montana Treasure State AwardNominee:NY State Charlotte Award list, 2015-16Alabama Camellia Award list 2014-15, Grade 2-3 DivisionAlthough Matty's art teacher has warned him that too much glue never dries, Matty loves glue. After all, he and his dad make oodles of glue projects at home. One day during art class, Matty finds the fullest bottles of glue, and the fun begins. With a squeeze and a plop, Matty pours a lake of glue before belly-flopping right in the middle and finds himself stuck to the desk. When Matty's dad arrives at the school, instead of being mad, he celebrates his son's creativity and calls him a work of art. With vibrant language and artwork and a wild, silly plot, Too Much Glue is sure to appeal to all children who love to get messy. "Matty LOVES glue. At home with Dad, he makes glue glasses, glue mustaches, and glue bouncy balls. But at school, Matty's art teacher worries and warns, 'Too much glue never dries.' In art class one day, Matty decides to make the most fantastic glue project ever, with a super-special ingredient -- himself!" -- from publisher's web site. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.