Author: Tom Isabella
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781977241863
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
"Pecky is a very peculiar penguin..." Set in an arctic landscape, this story follows Pecky who is a penguin who is tall and thin, does not like to swim, and wears glasses. He is searching for a new friend before starting back to school. He finds the most unlikely friend in Peter the Polar Bear. They also become friends with Fanny the Arctic Fox, Sammy the Seal, and Petunia the Penguin at the local park, and decide they would like to go swimming. Where they want to go "Pinnacle Point", has been forbidden by their parents as being too dangerous. Not wanting to appear to be afraid or to be the only one not to go, they all agree to meet at the beach. Peter accidentally tells the secret to his mom and she informs the other parents. At the beach the friends are swimming when they find they are being followed by a nasty looking shark who wants to eat them. The parents show up just in time to save their little ones by fighting off the shark. The young friends learn a valuable lesson from their adventure. This story deals with the concept of making friends between various species and unique personalities. Peer pressure and the potential dangers from it are examined, and the young reader learns that parents issue warnings for good reasons. Ultimately, the young characters learn that decisions should not be based on dares or name calling. Beautifully detailed illustrations tell the story as well as the text, which makes this book ideal for ages 4 and up. This book will make a perfect read-aloud addition to a child's library that will be enjoyed by children an adults alike.
Pecky Penguin and Friends
Author: Tom Isabella
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781977241863
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
"Pecky is a very peculiar penguin..." Set in an arctic landscape, this story follows Pecky who is a penguin who is tall and thin, does not like to swim, and wears glasses. He is searching for a new friend before starting back to school. He finds the most unlikely friend in Peter the Polar Bear. They also become friends with Fanny the Arctic Fox, Sammy the Seal, and Petunia the Penguin at the local park, and decide they would like to go swimming. Where they want to go "Pinnacle Point", has been forbidden by their parents as being too dangerous. Not wanting to appear to be afraid or to be the only one not to go, they all agree to meet at the beach. Peter accidentally tells the secret to his mom and she informs the other parents. At the beach the friends are swimming when they find they are being followed by a nasty looking shark who wants to eat them. The parents show up just in time to save their little ones by fighting off the shark. The young friends learn a valuable lesson from their adventure. This story deals with the concept of making friends between various species and unique personalities. Peer pressure and the potential dangers from it are examined, and the young reader learns that parents issue warnings for good reasons. Ultimately, the young characters learn that decisions should not be based on dares or name calling. Beautifully detailed illustrations tell the story as well as the text, which makes this book ideal for ages 4 and up. This book will make a perfect read-aloud addition to a child's library that will be enjoyed by children an adults alike.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781977241863
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
"Pecky is a very peculiar penguin..." Set in an arctic landscape, this story follows Pecky who is a penguin who is tall and thin, does not like to swim, and wears glasses. He is searching for a new friend before starting back to school. He finds the most unlikely friend in Peter the Polar Bear. They also become friends with Fanny the Arctic Fox, Sammy the Seal, and Petunia the Penguin at the local park, and decide they would like to go swimming. Where they want to go "Pinnacle Point", has been forbidden by their parents as being too dangerous. Not wanting to appear to be afraid or to be the only one not to go, they all agree to meet at the beach. Peter accidentally tells the secret to his mom and she informs the other parents. At the beach the friends are swimming when they find they are being followed by a nasty looking shark who wants to eat them. The parents show up just in time to save their little ones by fighting off the shark. The young friends learn a valuable lesson from their adventure. This story deals with the concept of making friends between various species and unique personalities. Peer pressure and the potential dangers from it are examined, and the young reader learns that parents issue warnings for good reasons. Ultimately, the young characters learn that decisions should not be based on dares or name calling. Beautifully detailed illustrations tell the story as well as the text, which makes this book ideal for ages 4 and up. This book will make a perfect read-aloud addition to a child's library that will be enjoyed by children an adults alike.
Cinders
Author: Jan Brett
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0698180216
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
The story of Cinderella is transported to snowy Russia in Jan Brett's lavish style. One magical night, Cinders, the most picked upon hen in the flock, becomes the most loved by Prince Cockerel when she arrives at his ball looking so beautiful that even her bossy sisters don't recognize her. Jan travelled to Russia and readers will be in awe of the Ice Palace aglow under a deep blue moonlit sky, exquisite ball gowns on the comely pullets, uniforms with gold braids and buttons on the cockerels, striking Russian architecture transformed into ice in the borders, and a very funny flock of chickens who provide an appealing, original look at this snowy Cinderella. Readers will find these dressed up chickens comical as they pour over the extravagant setting, including a "WOW"-inducing double gatefold of chicken couples whirling around the ballroom. A feast for the eyes that is sure to become a perennial favorite.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0698180216
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
The story of Cinderella is transported to snowy Russia in Jan Brett's lavish style. One magical night, Cinders, the most picked upon hen in the flock, becomes the most loved by Prince Cockerel when she arrives at his ball looking so beautiful that even her bossy sisters don't recognize her. Jan travelled to Russia and readers will be in awe of the Ice Palace aglow under a deep blue moonlit sky, exquisite ball gowns on the comely pullets, uniforms with gold braids and buttons on the cockerels, striking Russian architecture transformed into ice in the borders, and a very funny flock of chickens who provide an appealing, original look at this snowy Cinderella. Readers will find these dressed up chickens comical as they pour over the extravagant setting, including a "WOW"-inducing double gatefold of chicken couples whirling around the ballroom. A feast for the eyes that is sure to become a perennial favorite.
Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children Boxed Set
Author: Ransom Riggs
Publisher: Quirk Books
ISBN: 159474839X
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1234
Book Description
The New York Times #1 best-selling series. Includes 3 novels by Ransom Riggs and 12 peculiar photographs. Together for the first time, here is the #1 New York Times best seller Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children and its two sequels, Hollow City and Library of Souls. All three hardcovers are packaged in a beautifully designed slipcase. Also included: a special collector's envelope of twelve peculiar photographs, highlighting the most memorable moments of this extraordinary three-volume fantasy. MISS PEREGRINE'S HOME FOR PECULIAR CHILDREN: A mysterious island. An abandoned orphanage. A strange collection of very curious photographs. It all waits to be discovered in this groundbreaking novel, which mixes fiction and photography in a thrilling new kind of reading experience. As our story opens, a horrific family tragedy sets sixteen-year-old Jacob Portman journeying to a remote island off the coast of Wales, where he discovers the crumbling ruins of Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children. HOLLOW CITY: September 3, 1940. Ten peculiar children flee an army of deadly monsters. And only one person can help them—but she's trapped in the body of a bird. The extraordinary adventure continues as Jacob Portman and his newfound friends journey to London, the peculiar capital of the world. There, they hope to find a cure for their beloved headmistress, Miss Peregrine. But in this war-torn city, hideous surprises lurk around every corner. LIBRARY OF SOULS: A boy, a girl, and a talking dog. They're all that stands between the sinister wights and the future of peculiar children everywhere. Jacob Portman ventures through history one last time to rescue the peculiar children from a heavily guarded fortress. He's joined by girlfriend and firestarter Emma Bloom, canine companion Addison MacHenry, and some very unexpected allies.
Publisher: Quirk Books
ISBN: 159474839X
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1234
Book Description
The New York Times #1 best-selling series. Includes 3 novels by Ransom Riggs and 12 peculiar photographs. Together for the first time, here is the #1 New York Times best seller Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children and its two sequels, Hollow City and Library of Souls. All three hardcovers are packaged in a beautifully designed slipcase. Also included: a special collector's envelope of twelve peculiar photographs, highlighting the most memorable moments of this extraordinary three-volume fantasy. MISS PEREGRINE'S HOME FOR PECULIAR CHILDREN: A mysterious island. An abandoned orphanage. A strange collection of very curious photographs. It all waits to be discovered in this groundbreaking novel, which mixes fiction and photography in a thrilling new kind of reading experience. As our story opens, a horrific family tragedy sets sixteen-year-old Jacob Portman journeying to a remote island off the coast of Wales, where he discovers the crumbling ruins of Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children. HOLLOW CITY: September 3, 1940. Ten peculiar children flee an army of deadly monsters. And only one person can help them—but she's trapped in the body of a bird. The extraordinary adventure continues as Jacob Portman and his newfound friends journey to London, the peculiar capital of the world. There, they hope to find a cure for their beloved headmistress, Miss Peregrine. But in this war-torn city, hideous surprises lurk around every corner. LIBRARY OF SOULS: A boy, a girl, and a talking dog. They're all that stands between the sinister wights and the future of peculiar children everywhere. Jacob Portman ventures through history one last time to rescue the peculiar children from a heavily guarded fortress. He's joined by girlfriend and firestarter Emma Bloom, canine companion Addison MacHenry, and some very unexpected allies.
Kathmandu
Author: Thomas Bell
Publisher: Haus Publishing
ISBN: 1910376396
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 592
Book Description
One of the greatest cities of the Himalaya, Kathmandu, Nepal, is a unique blend of thousand-year-old cultural practices and accelerated urban development. In this book, Thomas Bell recounts his experiences from his many years in the city—exploring in the process the rich history of Kathmandu and its many instances of self-reinvention. Closed to the outside world until 1951 and trapped in a medieval time warp, Kathmandu is, as Bell argues, a jewel of the art world, a carnival of sexual license, a hotbed of communist revolution, a paradigm of failed democracy, a case study in bungled western intervention, and an environmental catastrophe. The layered development of the city can be seen in the successive generations of its gods and goddesses; its comfort in the caste system and ethos of aristocracy and kingship; and the recent destabilizing effects of consumerist approaches and the push for egalitarianism and democracy. In important ways, Kathmandu’s rapid modernization can be seen as an extreme version of what is happening in other traditional societies. Bell also discusses the ramifications of the recent Nepal earthquake. A comprehensive look at a top global destination, Kathmandu is an entertaining and accessible chronicle for anyone eager to learn more about this fascinating city.
Publisher: Haus Publishing
ISBN: 1910376396
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 592
Book Description
One of the greatest cities of the Himalaya, Kathmandu, Nepal, is a unique blend of thousand-year-old cultural practices and accelerated urban development. In this book, Thomas Bell recounts his experiences from his many years in the city—exploring in the process the rich history of Kathmandu and its many instances of self-reinvention. Closed to the outside world until 1951 and trapped in a medieval time warp, Kathmandu is, as Bell argues, a jewel of the art world, a carnival of sexual license, a hotbed of communist revolution, a paradigm of failed democracy, a case study in bungled western intervention, and an environmental catastrophe. The layered development of the city can be seen in the successive generations of its gods and goddesses; its comfort in the caste system and ethos of aristocracy and kingship; and the recent destabilizing effects of consumerist approaches and the push for egalitarianism and democracy. In important ways, Kathmandu’s rapid modernization can be seen as an extreme version of what is happening in other traditional societies. Bell also discusses the ramifications of the recent Nepal earthquake. A comprehensive look at a top global destination, Kathmandu is an entertaining and accessible chronicle for anyone eager to learn more about this fascinating city.
The Burgess Animal Book for Children
Author: Thornton Waldo Burgess
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Animal behavior
Languages : en
Pages : 580
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Animal behavior
Languages : en
Pages : 580
Book Description
Stay Sonic
Author: Mike Pattenden
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780140903904
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 91
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780140903904
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 91
Book Description
Junie B. Jones #4: Junie B. Jones and Some Sneaky Peeky Spying
Author: Barbara Park
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0679851011
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 82
Book Description
“Hilarious. Barbara Park makes reading fun.” —Dav Pilkey, author of Dog Man Barbara Park’s #1 New York Times bestselling chapter book series, Junie B. Jones, has been keeping kids laughing—and reading—for more than twenty-five years. Over 65 million copies sold! Meet the World’s Funniest Kindergartner—Junie B. Jones! Junie B. is the bestest spier in the world. That’s ’cause she has sneaky feet. And her nose doesn’t whistle when she breathes. But guess what? Junie B. might be real sneaky. And real peeky. But when she spies on Mrs., she could get into real trouble! USA Today: “Junie B. is the darling of the young-reader set.” Publishers Weekly: “Park convinces beginning readers that Junie B.—and reading—are lots of fun.” Kirkus Reviews: “Junie’s swarms of young fans will continue to delight in her unique take on the world. . . . A hilarious, first-rate read-aloud.” Time: “Junie B. Jones is a feisty six-year-old with an endearing penchant for honesty.”
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0679851011
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 82
Book Description
“Hilarious. Barbara Park makes reading fun.” —Dav Pilkey, author of Dog Man Barbara Park’s #1 New York Times bestselling chapter book series, Junie B. Jones, has been keeping kids laughing—and reading—for more than twenty-five years. Over 65 million copies sold! Meet the World’s Funniest Kindergartner—Junie B. Jones! Junie B. is the bestest spier in the world. That’s ’cause she has sneaky feet. And her nose doesn’t whistle when she breathes. But guess what? Junie B. might be real sneaky. And real peeky. But when she spies on Mrs., she could get into real trouble! USA Today: “Junie B. is the darling of the young-reader set.” Publishers Weekly: “Park convinces beginning readers that Junie B.—and reading—are lots of fun.” Kirkus Reviews: “Junie’s swarms of young fans will continue to delight in her unique take on the world. . . . A hilarious, first-rate read-aloud.” Time: “Junie B. Jones is a feisty six-year-old with an endearing penchant for honesty.”
Gone
Author: Randy Wayne White
Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons
ISBN: 0425261298
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 338
Book Description
When Hannah Smith, a Florida woman with fishing guide clients and a small investigation agency, rescues a client from a brutal storm, he requests her help in locating his missing niece Olivia.
Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons
ISBN: 0425261298
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 338
Book Description
When Hannah Smith, a Florida woman with fishing guide clients and a small investigation agency, rescues a client from a brutal storm, he requests her help in locating his missing niece Olivia.
The Surrender Experiment
Author: Michael A. Singer
Publisher: Yellow Kite
ISBN: 9781473621503
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Shares stories from the author's pursuit of enlightenment, from his years as a hippie introvert and successes as a computer engineer through his work in humanitarian efforts, counseling readers on how to navigate confusing aspects in the spiritual journey.
Publisher: Yellow Kite
ISBN: 9781473621503
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Shares stories from the author's pursuit of enlightenment, from his years as a hippie introvert and successes as a computer engineer through his work in humanitarian efforts, counseling readers on how to navigate confusing aspects in the spiritual journey.
Sonic Adventure 2
Author: Prima Development
Publisher: Prima Games
ISBN: 9780761536147
Category : Sonic Adventure (Game)
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Master all of Sonic's and his friends new moves, get essential tips for collecting rings, and use maps to help explore each new level.
Publisher: Prima Games
ISBN: 9780761536147
Category : Sonic Adventure (Game)
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Master all of Sonic's and his friends new moves, get essential tips for collecting rings, and use maps to help explore each new level.