Author: Karen Rostoker-Gruber
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781681155234
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Shy Maddie discovers that with the right costume and training from Giggles the clown, she can make Grandma and her friends at the nursing home laugh.
Maddie the Mitzvah Clown
Author: Karen Rostoker-Gruber
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781681155234
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Shy Maddie discovers that with the right costume and training from Giggles the clown, she can make Grandma and her friends at the nursing home laugh.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781681155234
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Shy Maddie discovers that with the right costume and training from Giggles the clown, she can make Grandma and her friends at the nursing home laugh.
Bandit
Author: Karen Rostoker-Gruber
Publisher: Two Lions
ISBN: 9780761453826
Category : Cats
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
When Bandit's family moves to a new house, the cat runs away and returns to the only home he knows, but after he is brought back, he understands that the new house is now home.
Publisher: Two Lions
ISBN: 9780761453826
Category : Cats
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
When Bandit's family moves to a new house, the cat runs away and returns to the only home he knows, but after he is brought back, he understands that the new house is now home.
Amanda Panda Quits Kindergarten
Author: Candice Ransom
Publisher: Doubleday Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0399554572
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 17
Book Description
Kindergarten has never been funnier with Amanda Panda--a hilarious, strong-willed new student who is about to take her school by storm--in this perfect back-to-school read! Amanda Panda has BIG ideas for her first day of school. But when things don’t go according to plan, and when a pesky girl in a pink bow decides to be her best friend, she walks out on kindergarten and joins her brother in second grade. It takes an unlikely partner to fix Amanda’s terrible day—and to teach her about friendship, tolerance, and how to cope with life’s ups and downs. Amanda Panda perfectly captures the spirit, motivations, and humor of a headstrong five-year-old girl—and will be sure to soothe back-to-school jitters.
Publisher: Doubleday Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0399554572
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 17
Book Description
Kindergarten has never been funnier with Amanda Panda--a hilarious, strong-willed new student who is about to take her school by storm--in this perfect back-to-school read! Amanda Panda has BIG ideas for her first day of school. But when things don’t go according to plan, and when a pesky girl in a pink bow decides to be her best friend, she walks out on kindergarten and joins her brother in second grade. It takes an unlikely partner to fix Amanda’s terrible day—and to teach her about friendship, tolerance, and how to cope with life’s ups and downs. Amanda Panda perfectly captures the spirit, motivations, and humor of a headstrong five-year-old girl—and will be sure to soothe back-to-school jitters.
Amanda Panda and the Bigger, Better Birthday
Author: Candice Ransom
Publisher: Doubleday Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 1524768197
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33
Book Description
In the hilarious follow-up to Amanda Panda Quits Kindergarten, strong, sassy, and funny Amanda Panda is having a birthday crisis! Amanda Panda's birthday is tomorrow. She'll be the first kid in her class to turn six! But when she gets to the bus stop, her best friend/worst enemy Bitsy announces that today is HER birthday! And her party is planned for Saturday, the same day as Amanda's! Birthday dreams ruined, Amanda's can't keep her temper in check at school. By recess, it looks like Amanda's birthday plans—and her friendship with Bitsy—is over. But when the girls stop arguing long enough to listen to each other, they come up wtih a birthday plan that is TWICE the fun. Young children will learn about sharing, compromise, and conflict resolution, all the while laughing along with Amanda and Bitsy in this adorable, school-based story from a new favorite character. Reminiscent of the strength and charm of Russell and Lillian Hoban's Frances the Badger, Lilly of Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse, and Peggy Rathmann's Ruby the Copycat, veteran children's author Candice Ransom has perfectly captured the spirit, motivations, and voice of a headstrong five-(almost-six)-year-old girl. "A sweet celebration of friendship and the drama of kindergarten."—Kirkus "Text and illustrations work harmoniously to capture the feelings of disappointment when faced with the sticky situation of having a birthday party on the same day as a classmate, and all the worries that come with it. . . . A sweet story on a familiar birthday party conundrum faced by many school-age children and their parents."—School Library Journal
Publisher: Doubleday Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 1524768197
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33
Book Description
In the hilarious follow-up to Amanda Panda Quits Kindergarten, strong, sassy, and funny Amanda Panda is having a birthday crisis! Amanda Panda's birthday is tomorrow. She'll be the first kid in her class to turn six! But when she gets to the bus stop, her best friend/worst enemy Bitsy announces that today is HER birthday! And her party is planned for Saturday, the same day as Amanda's! Birthday dreams ruined, Amanda's can't keep her temper in check at school. By recess, it looks like Amanda's birthday plans—and her friendship with Bitsy—is over. But when the girls stop arguing long enough to listen to each other, they come up wtih a birthday plan that is TWICE the fun. Young children will learn about sharing, compromise, and conflict resolution, all the while laughing along with Amanda and Bitsy in this adorable, school-based story from a new favorite character. Reminiscent of the strength and charm of Russell and Lillian Hoban's Frances the Badger, Lilly of Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse, and Peggy Rathmann's Ruby the Copycat, veteran children's author Candice Ransom has perfectly captured the spirit, motivations, and voice of a headstrong five-(almost-six)-year-old girl. "A sweet celebration of friendship and the drama of kindergarten."—Kirkus "Text and illustrations work harmoniously to capture the feelings of disappointment when faced with the sticky situation of having a birthday party on the same day as a classmate, and all the worries that come with it. . . . A sweet story on a familiar birthday party conundrum faced by many school-age children and their parents."—School Library Journal
Big Dreams, Small Fish
Author: Paula Cohen
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 1646141474
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
Sydney Taylor Honor Book In the new country, Shirley and her family all have big dreams. Take the family store: Shirley has great ideas about how to make it more modern! Prettier! More profitable! She even thinks she can sell the one specialty no one seems to want to try: Mama’s homemade gefilte fish. But her parents think she’s too young to help. And anyway they didn’t come to America for their little girl to work. “Go play with the cat!” they urge. This doesn’t stop Shirley’s ideas, of course. And one day, when the rest of the family has to rush out leaving her in the store with sleepy Mrs. Gottlieb…Shirley seizes her chance! P R A I S E “Charming. Paula Cohen tells an all-American tale of the Yiddish diaspora.” —The Wall Street Journal “Timeless: an indomitable protagonist and the loving family who dotes on her.” —Publishers Weekly “Beautifully illustrated….Shirley is one smart child, a real asset to her striving family. She is full of innovative ideas, which are depicted by Cohen with both humor and respect.” —Jewish Book Network "An affectionate ode to family, fish, and creative problem solving." —BookPage
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 1646141474
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
Sydney Taylor Honor Book In the new country, Shirley and her family all have big dreams. Take the family store: Shirley has great ideas about how to make it more modern! Prettier! More profitable! She even thinks she can sell the one specialty no one seems to want to try: Mama’s homemade gefilte fish. But her parents think she’s too young to help. And anyway they didn’t come to America for their little girl to work. “Go play with the cat!” they urge. This doesn’t stop Shirley’s ideas, of course. And one day, when the rest of the family has to rush out leaving her in the store with sleepy Mrs. Gottlieb…Shirley seizes her chance! P R A I S E “Charming. Paula Cohen tells an all-American tale of the Yiddish diaspora.” —The Wall Street Journal “Timeless: an indomitable protagonist and the loving family who dotes on her.” —Publishers Weekly “Beautifully illustrated….Shirley is one smart child, a real asset to her striving family. She is full of innovative ideas, which are depicted by Cohen with both humor and respect.” —Jewish Book Network "An affectionate ode to family, fish, and creative problem solving." —BookPage
Oops, I Dropped the Lemon Tart
Author: An Swerts
Publisher: Clavis
ISBN: 9781605375793
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 48
Book Description
Lucy was always cheerful and adventurous, but one day she started worrying about everything. She didn't want to try new things because she didn't want to make mistakes. The only place she was happy was at her dad's restaurant, where she would work with her best friend, Evan. It is there that she discovers that something beautiful can come from making a mistake! A captivating and encouraging story about fear of failure. Based on a true story for children ages 6 and up.
Publisher: Clavis
ISBN: 9781605375793
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 48
Book Description
Lucy was always cheerful and adventurous, but one day she started worrying about everything. She didn't want to try new things because she didn't want to make mistakes. The only place she was happy was at her dad's restaurant, where she would work with her best friend, Evan. It is there that she discovers that something beautiful can come from making a mistake! A captivating and encouraging story about fear of failure. Based on a true story for children ages 6 and up.
It’s a Mitzvah, Grover!
Author: Tilda Balsley
Publisher: Kar-Ben
ISBN: 1467709921
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
Grover does a mitzvah (good deed) by joining his friends to spruce up the neighborhood playground. Even Moishe Oofnik comes out of his trash can to help, eating up all the trash, and separating the cans for recycling.
Publisher: Kar-Ben
ISBN: 1467709921
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
Grover does a mitzvah (good deed) by joining his friends to spruce up the neighborhood playground. Even Moishe Oofnik comes out of his trash can to help, eating up all the trash, and separating the cans for recycling.
My Hundred Million Dollar Secret
Author: David Weinberger
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1847288006
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 270
Book Description
A boy can get awfully confused when he wins $100,000,000 in a state lottery...and can't tell anyone about it.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1847288006
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 270
Book Description
A boy can get awfully confused when he wins $100,000,000 in a state lottery...and can't tell anyone about it.
It's a ... It's a ... It's a Mitzvah
Author: Liz Suneby
Publisher: Jewish Lights Publishing
ISBN: 1580235093
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
A fun-filled introduction to the joys of doing good deeds and mitzvot. Join Mitzvah Meerkat and friends as they introduce children to the everyday kindnesses that mark the beginning of a Jewish journey and a lifetime commitment to tikkun olam (repairing the world). Through lively illustrations and playful dialogue, children engage with Jewish wisdom as they share in welcoming new friends, forgiving mistakes, respecting elders, sharing food with the hungry, and much, much more.
Publisher: Jewish Lights Publishing
ISBN: 1580235093
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
A fun-filled introduction to the joys of doing good deeds and mitzvot. Join Mitzvah Meerkat and friends as they introduce children to the everyday kindnesses that mark the beginning of a Jewish journey and a lifetime commitment to tikkun olam (repairing the world). Through lively illustrations and playful dialogue, children engage with Jewish wisdom as they share in welcoming new friends, forgiving mistakes, respecting elders, sharing food with the hungry, and much, much more.
Wait! It's Friday
Author: Chris Barash
Publisher: Apples & Honey Press
ISBN: 9781681155425
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
A young boy eagerly awaits the start of Shabbat as challah rises, matzah balls cook, and the table is prepared by his loving familiy.
Publisher: Apples & Honey Press
ISBN: 9781681155425
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
A young boy eagerly awaits the start of Shabbat as challah rises, matzah balls cook, and the table is prepared by his loving familiy.