Author: Cynthia Rylant
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 0545337534
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
A comforting and playful exploration of a beloved dog's journey after a happy life on Earth. In Newbery Medalist Cynthia Rylant's classic bestseller, the author comforts readers young and old who have lost a dog. Recommended highly by pet lovers around the world, Dog Heaven not only comforts but also brings a tear to anyone who is devoted to a pet. From expansive fields where dogs can run and run to delicious biscuits no dog can resist, Rylant paints a warm and affectionate picture of the ideal place God would, of course, create for man's best friend. The first picture book illustrated by the author, Dog Heaven is enhanced by Rylant's bright, bold paintings that perfectly capture an afterlife sure to bring solace to anyone who is grieving.
Dog Heaven
Author: Cynthia Rylant
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 0545337534
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
A comforting and playful exploration of a beloved dog's journey after a happy life on Earth. In Newbery Medalist Cynthia Rylant's classic bestseller, the author comforts readers young and old who have lost a dog. Recommended highly by pet lovers around the world, Dog Heaven not only comforts but also brings a tear to anyone who is devoted to a pet. From expansive fields where dogs can run and run to delicious biscuits no dog can resist, Rylant paints a warm and affectionate picture of the ideal place God would, of course, create for man's best friend. The first picture book illustrated by the author, Dog Heaven is enhanced by Rylant's bright, bold paintings that perfectly capture an afterlife sure to bring solace to anyone who is grieving.
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 0545337534
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
A comforting and playful exploration of a beloved dog's journey after a happy life on Earth. In Newbery Medalist Cynthia Rylant's classic bestseller, the author comforts readers young and old who have lost a dog. Recommended highly by pet lovers around the world, Dog Heaven not only comforts but also brings a tear to anyone who is devoted to a pet. From expansive fields where dogs can run and run to delicious biscuits no dog can resist, Rylant paints a warm and affectionate picture of the ideal place God would, of course, create for man's best friend. The first picture book illustrated by the author, Dog Heaven is enhanced by Rylant's bright, bold paintings that perfectly capture an afterlife sure to bring solace to anyone who is grieving.
Calvin Coconut: Hero of Hawaii
Author: Graham Salisbury
Publisher: Wendy Lamb Books
ISBN: 037589795X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 162
Book Description
Hawaii boy Calvin Coconut has come up with the best idea ever for his sister Darci's birthday party. But a huge tropical storm hits the islands and threatens everything. It rains and rains. And rains. The river next to Calvin's house rises high. When Calvin's friend Willy falls into the raging water, Calvin grabs his skiff to save him. As Willy is swept into the bay, Calvin struggles in the wild waves. What happens next shows Calvin what heroes are made of.
Publisher: Wendy Lamb Books
ISBN: 037589795X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 162
Book Description
Hawaii boy Calvin Coconut has come up with the best idea ever for his sister Darci's birthday party. But a huge tropical storm hits the islands and threatens everything. It rains and rains. And rains. The river next to Calvin's house rises high. When Calvin's friend Willy falls into the raging water, Calvin grabs his skiff to save him. As Willy is swept into the bay, Calvin struggles in the wild waves. What happens next shows Calvin what heroes are made of.
Calvin Coconut
Author: Graham Salisbury
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781448763979
Category : Composition (Language arts)
Languages : en
Pages : 149
Book Description
When his teacher asks him to write a persuasive argument about something he really wants, fourth-grader Calvin creates a unique way to express his desire for a dog.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781448763979
Category : Composition (Language arts)
Languages : en
Pages : 149
Book Description
When his teacher asks him to write a persuasive argument about something he really wants, fourth-grader Calvin creates a unique way to express his desire for a dog.
Extra Famous
Author: Graham Salisbury
Publisher: Random House Digital, Inc.
ISBN: 0385742207
Category : Children's stories
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
Calvin and his friends have the opportunity to earn some money by appearing as extras in a zombie movie being filmed on a nearby beach. Illustrations.
Publisher: Random House Digital, Inc.
ISBN: 0385742207
Category : Children's stories
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
Calvin and his friends have the opportunity to earn some money by appearing as extras in a zombie movie being filmed on a nearby beach. Illustrations.
Calvin Coconut: The Zippy Fix
Author: Graham Salisbury
Publisher: Wendy Lamb Books
ISBN: 0375893946
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
Calvin Coconut needs to fix things with Stella—and fast! Stella from Texas is now officially a member of the Coconut household. As if getting a bossy babysitter isn’t bad enough for Calvin, Stella teases him mercilessly. What’s a nine-year-old boy to do? Calvin decides to “fix” her, and he dumps his neighbor’s cat Zippy on Stella’s bed, knowing she’s allergic. But when Stella breaks out in hives and misses her first big date, Calvin realizes his “zippy fix” went too far. He’s got to make it up to her, and decides to give her a birthday present. But he has no money. Along with the help of his loyal friends and little sister, Darci, Calvin works hard, and comes up with enough cash to give Stella the best birthday gift ever. Graham Salisbury’s voice perfectly captures the inner workings of Calvin’s mind, and Jacqueline Rogers’ delightful pictures add zest and humor to The Zippy Fix.
Publisher: Wendy Lamb Books
ISBN: 0375893946
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
Calvin Coconut needs to fix things with Stella—and fast! Stella from Texas is now officially a member of the Coconut household. As if getting a bossy babysitter isn’t bad enough for Calvin, Stella teases him mercilessly. What’s a nine-year-old boy to do? Calvin decides to “fix” her, and he dumps his neighbor’s cat Zippy on Stella’s bed, knowing she’s allergic. But when Stella breaks out in hives and misses her first big date, Calvin realizes his “zippy fix” went too far. He’s got to make it up to her, and decides to give her a birthday present. But he has no money. Along with the help of his loyal friends and little sister, Darci, Calvin works hard, and comes up with enough cash to give Stella the best birthday gift ever. Graham Salisbury’s voice perfectly captures the inner workings of Calvin’s mind, and Jacqueline Rogers’ delightful pictures add zest and humor to The Zippy Fix.
Night of the Howling Dogs
Author: Graham Salisbury
Publisher: Wendy Lamb Books
ISBN: 0375890874
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 205
Book Description
DYLAN'S SCOUT TROOP goes camping in Halape, a remote spot below the volcano on the Big Island of Hawaii. The only thing wrong with the weekend on a beautiful, peaceful beach is Louie, a tough older boy. Louie and Dylan just can't get along.That night an earthquake rocks the camp, and then a wave rushes in, sweeping everyone and everything before it. Dylan and Louie must team up on a dangerous rescue mission. The next hours are an amazing story of survival and the true meaning of leadership.
Publisher: Wendy Lamb Books
ISBN: 0375890874
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 205
Book Description
DYLAN'S SCOUT TROOP goes camping in Halape, a remote spot below the volcano on the Big Island of Hawaii. The only thing wrong with the weekend on a beautiful, peaceful beach is Louie, a tough older boy. Louie and Dylan just can't get along.That night an earthquake rocks the camp, and then a wave rushes in, sweeping everyone and everything before it. Dylan and Louie must team up on a dangerous rescue mission. The next hours are an amazing story of survival and the true meaning of leadership.
Under the Blood-Red Sun
Author: Graham Salisbury
Publisher: Ember
ISBN: 0385386559
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 274
Book Description
Tomi was born in Hawaii. His grandfather and parents were born in Japan, and came to America to escape poverty. World War II seems far away from Tomi and his friends, who are too busy playing ball on their eighth-grade team, the Rats. But then Pearl Harbor is attacked by the Japanese, and the United States declares war on Japan. Japanese men are rounded up, and Tomi’s father and grandfather are arrested. It’s a terrifying time to be Japanese in America. But one thing doesn’t change: the loyalty of Tomi’s buddies, the Rats.
Publisher: Ember
ISBN: 0385386559
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 274
Book Description
Tomi was born in Hawaii. His grandfather and parents were born in Japan, and came to America to escape poverty. World War II seems far away from Tomi and his friends, who are too busy playing ball on their eighth-grade team, the Rats. But then Pearl Harbor is attacked by the Japanese, and the United States declares war on Japan. Japanese men are rounded up, and Tomi’s father and grandfather are arrested. It’s a terrifying time to be Japanese in America. But one thing doesn’t change: the loyalty of Tomi’s buddies, the Rats.
Eyes of the Emperor
Author: Graham Salisbury
Publisher: Ember
ISBN: 0385386567
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
Eddy Okubo lies about his age and joins the army in his hometown of Honolulu only weeks before the Japanese bomb Pearl Harbor. Suddenly Americans see him as the enemy—even the U.S. Army doubts the loyalty of Japanese American soldiers. Then the army sends Eddy and a small band of Japanese American soldiers on a secret mission to a small island off the coast of Mississippi. Here they are given a special job, one that only they can do. Eddy’s going to help train attack dogs. He’s going to be the bait.
Publisher: Ember
ISBN: 0385386567
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
Eddy Okubo lies about his age and joins the army in his hometown of Honolulu only weeks before the Japanese bomb Pearl Harbor. Suddenly Americans see him as the enemy—even the U.S. Army doubts the loyalty of Japanese American soldiers. Then the army sends Eddy and a small band of Japanese American soldiers on a secret mission to a small island off the coast of Mississippi. Here they are given a special job, one that only they can do. Eddy’s going to help train attack dogs. He’s going to be the bait.
Jack the Giant Killer (Illustrated)
Author: Joseph Jacobs
Publisher: The Planet
ISBN: 1909115487
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
Jack the Giant Killer is the famous English fairy tale about a brave lad slaying hideous giants. Color illustrations by Hugh Thomson.
Publisher: The Planet
ISBN: 1909115487
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
Jack the Giant Killer is the famous English fairy tale about a brave lad slaying hideous giants. Color illustrations by Hugh Thomson.
Eat, Sleep, Quiz, Rinse, Repeat
Author: Rachel McMahon
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0593225643
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 65
Book Description
This book of fun quizzes by BuzzFeed quiz creator Rachel McMahon makes a perfect activity for any child whether they're at a sleepover, on a road trip, or just hanging out at home! Grab your snacks and sleeping bag, and get ready for an even better way to spend your night in. Whether you're looking to learn more about your family and friends, or you just want to spend some downtime with yourself, this book has over twenty fun quizzes to complete with colorful illustrations throughout. The queen of BuzzFeed quizzes, Rachel McMahon, has created an exciting new series that is perfect for children 7 and up. With several quiz books that cover classic, fun topics like sports, fashion, Halloween, and Christmas, these books make perfect gifts, road trip activities, party favors, and more for the in-quiz-itive people in your life!
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0593225643
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 65
Book Description
This book of fun quizzes by BuzzFeed quiz creator Rachel McMahon makes a perfect activity for any child whether they're at a sleepover, on a road trip, or just hanging out at home! Grab your snacks and sleeping bag, and get ready for an even better way to spend your night in. Whether you're looking to learn more about your family and friends, or you just want to spend some downtime with yourself, this book has over twenty fun quizzes to complete with colorful illustrations throughout. The queen of BuzzFeed quizzes, Rachel McMahon, has created an exciting new series that is perfect for children 7 and up. With several quiz books that cover classic, fun topics like sports, fashion, Halloween, and Christmas, these books make perfect gifts, road trip activities, party favors, and more for the in-quiz-itive people in your life!