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Women's History Month
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R-E-S-P-E-C-T : Aretha Franklin, the queen of soul
From a creative team with multiple Caldecott Honors comes this vibrant portrait of Aretha Franklin that pays her the R-E-S-P-E-C-T this Queen of Soul deserves.
Aretha Franklin was born to sing. The daughter of a pastor and a gospel singer, her musical talent was clear from her earliest days in her father’s Detroit church where her soaring voice spanned more than three octaves.
Her string of hit songs earned her the title “the Queen of Soul,” multiple Grammy Awards, and a place in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. But Aretha didn’t just raise her voice in song, she also spoke out against injustice and fought for civil rights.
This authoritative, rhythmic picture book biography will captivate young readers with Aretha’s inspiring story. -
I Am Malala: how one girl who stood up for education and changed the world
The bestselling memoir by Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai.
I Am Malala. This is my story.
Malala Yousafzai was only ten years old when the Taliban took control of her region. They said music was a crime. They said women weren't allowed to go to the market. They said girls couldn't go to school.
Raised in a once-peaceful area of Pakistan transformed by terrorism, Malala was taught to stand up for what she believes. So she fought for her right to be educated. And on October 9, 2012, she nearly lost her life for the cause: She was shot point-blank while riding the bus on her way home from school.
No one expected her to survive.
Now Malala is an international symbol of peaceful protest and the youngest ever Nobel Peace Prize winner. In this Young Readers Edition of her bestselling memoir, which has been reimagined specifically for a younger audience and includes exclusive photos and material, we hear firsthand the remarkable story of a girl who knew from a young age that she wanted to change the world -- and did.
Malala's powerful story will open your eyes to another world and will make you believe in hope, truth, miracles and the possibility that one person -- one young person -- can inspire change in her community and beyond.
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Simone Biles
This title introduces readers to Simone Biles, providing exciting details about her life and going deep inside the key moments of her gymnastics career. The title also features informative "fast facts," a timeline, and a glossary. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company.
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I Am Marie Curie
The first woman to win a Nobel Prize, physicist and chemist Marie Curie is the 19th hero in the New York Times bestselling picture book biography series about heroes.
This friendly, fun biography series focuses on the traits that made our heroes great--the traits that kids can aspire to in order to live heroically themselves. Each book tells the story of one of America's icons in a lively, conversational way that works well for the youngest nonfiction readers and that always includes the hero's childhood influences. At the back are an excellent timeline and photos. -
Trailblazers: Jane Goodall: world expert in chimpanzees
Meet history's game changers! This biography series is for kids who loved Who Was? and are ready for the next level.
In July 1960, Jane Goodall went into the wilderness in Tanzania to study chimpanzees. For years she camped out with the chimps, observing their behavior and making amazing discoveries! Jane had always been fascinated by animals and knew she wanted to make learning more about them her life's work. Find out how this girl who loved animals became one of history's greatest trailblazers!
Trailblazers is a biography series that celebrates the lives of amazing pioneers, past and present, from all over the world. -
Ella Fitzgerald: the tale of a vocal virtuosa
Through the voice of Scat Cat Monroe, a feline fan, an acclaimed author tells the inspiring story of the Queen of Scat while a Caldecott Honor winner's dramatic perspectives and fantastical images offer a jazzy improvisation all their own.
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Oprah Winfrey: an inspiration to millions
Meet Oprah Winfrey, one of the most respected celebrities in the world
Fact-filled Rookie Read-About Biographies introduce the youngest readers to influential women and men, both past and present. Colorful photos and age appropriate text encourage children to read on their own-as they learn about people like Serena Williams, Neil Armstrong, Rosa Parks, Anne Frank and many more.Born into poverty, Oprah made herself a promise when she was just four years old: that she would have a better life. Through hard work and perseverance she made good on that promise, becoming the only African-American billionaire in America
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Serena Williams: tennis champion, sports legend, and cultural heroine
Record-breaking, trend-setting, polarizing, and controversial, Serena Williams often sparks conversation and debate. The 23-time Grand Slam champion has a team, an entourage, celebrity groupies, and a band of fans who call themselves "Serena's army." When not winning titles, Williams finds time to run her own fashion line, endorse luxury and financial brands, and fund schools for girls in Africa and Jamaica. Serena Williams transcends sports. More than a biography, Serena Williams: Tennis Champion, Sports Legend, and Cultural Heroine not only tells the story of her upbringing and remarkable career but also looks at Williams as a sports pioneer. Merlisa Lawrence Corbett explores Williams' influence on cultural and political issues such as body shaming, gender equality, and racism in sports and society. Corbett also analyzes Williams' impact on discussions of feminism, the sports celebrity, and the marketing of female athletes. Williams is one of the most intriguing and influential figures in sports, and this book is the first to provide a fully-rounded portrait of a tennis icon.
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She Persisted: 13 American women who changed the world
Chelsea Clinton introduces tiny feminists, mini activists and little kids who are ready to take on the world to thirteen inspirational women who never took no for an answer, and who always, inevitably and without fail, persisted.
Throughout American history, there have always been women who have spoken out for what's right, even when they have to fight to be heard. In early 2017, Senator Elizabeth Warren's refusal to be silenced in the Senate inspired a spontaneous celebration of women who persevered in the face of adversity. In this book, Chelsea Clinton celebrates thirteen American women who helped shape our country through their tenacity, sometimes through speaking out, sometimes by staying seated, sometimes by captivating an audience. They all certainly persisted.
She Persisted is for everyone who has ever wanted to speak up but has been told to quiet down, for everyone who has ever tried to reach for the stars but was told to sit down, and for everyone who has ever been made to feel unworthy or unimportant or small.
With vivid, compelling art by Alexandra Boiger, this book shows readers that no matter what obstacles may be in their paths, they shouldn't give up on their dreams. Persistence is power.
This book features: Harriet Tubman, Helen Keller, Clara Lemlich, Nellie Bly, Virginia Apgar, Maria Tallchief, Claudette Colvin, Ruby Bridges, Margaret Chase Smith, Sally Ride, Florence Griffith Joyner, Oprah Winfrey, Sonia Sotomayor--and one special cameo.
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Great Americans in Sports: Mia Hamm
This entry in a brand new line of sports biographies from Matt Christopher takes readers onto the field with a soccer legend.
Mia Hamm's speed, aggressive play, and ability to "read the field" helped her become the best women's soccer player in the world. Her stellar performance as a college, World Cup, and Olympic champion made her a sports hero, and her story will inspire a new generation of young athletes. This comprehensive biography - with bonus photos and infographics - gives readers an up-close look at one of America's greatest soccer stars.
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Eleanor Roosevelt, Fighter for Justice
Eleanor Roosevelt, Fighter for Justice shows young readers how the former First Lady evolved from a poor little rich girl to a protector and advocate for those without a voice. Though now seen as a cultural icon, she was a woman deeply insecure about her looks and her role in the world. But by recognizing her fears and constantly striving to overcome her prejudices, she used her proximity to presidents and her own power to aid in the fight for Civil Rights and other important causes. This biography gives readers a fresh perspective on her extraordinary life. It includes a timeline, biography, index, and many historic photographs.
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Sonia Sotomayor: a judge grows in the Bronx/la juez que creció en el Bronx
The inspiring and timely story of Sonia Sotomayor, who rose up from a childhood of poverty and prejudice to become the first Latino to be nominated to the US Supreme Court.
Before Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor took her seat in our nation's highest court, she was just a little girl in the South Bronx. Justice Sotomayor didn't have a lot growing up, but she had what she needed -- her mother's love, a will to learn, and her own determination. With bravery she became the person she wanted to be. With hard work she succeeded. With little sunlight and only a modest plot from which to grow, Justice Sotomayor bloomed for the whole world to see.
Antes de que la magistrada de la Corte Suprema Sonia Sotomayor llegara al máximo tribunal de nuestra nación, no era más que una niñita en el South Bronx. La magistrada Sotomayor no tuvo mucho durante sus primeros años, pero sí tuvo lo que contaba -- el amor de su madre, la voluntad de aprender y su propia determinación. Con valentía se hizo la persona que quería ser. Con trabajo arduo triunfó. Con un poquito de sol en un solarcito donde crecer, la magistrada Sotomayor floreció para que todo el mundo la vea. -
Notorious RBG : the life and times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Young reader's edition
Presents an illustrated biography of the feminist icon and legal pioneer who has changed the world, especially in the realms of gender equality and civil rights.
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Kamala Harris
Discover the incredible story of a young daughter of immigrants who would grow up to be the first woman, first Black person, and first South Asian American ever elected Vice President of the United States in this moving picture book biography of Kamala Harris.
When Kamala Harris was young, she often accompanied her parents to civil rights marches—so many, in fact, that when her mother asked a frustrated Kamala what she wanted, the young girl responded with: “Freedom!”
As Kamala grew from a small girl in Oakland to a senator running for president, it was this long-fostered belief in freedom and justice for all people that shaped her into the inspiring figure she is today. From fighting for the use of a soccer field in middle school to fighting for the people of her home state in Congress, Senator Harris used her voice to speak up for what she believed in and for those who were otherwise unheard. And now this dedication has led her all the way to being elected Vice President of the United States.
Told in Nikki Grimes's stunning verse and featuring gorgeous illustrations by Laura Freeman, this picture book biography brings to life a story that shows all young people that the American dream can belong to all of us if we fight for one another. -
Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls 2
"This amazing book shows girls they can be anything they want." - Melinda Gates
This sequel to the sensational New York Times bestseller, Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls, showcases 100 brand-new bedtime stories of incredible women throughout history and around the world.
In this book, readers will embark on an empowering journey through 100 new bedtime stories, featuring the adventures of extraordinary women through the ages, from Nefertiti to Beyoncé. The unique narrative style of Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls transforms each biography into a fairytale, filling readers with wonder and a burning curiosity to know more about each hero.
Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls 2 boasts a brand-new graphic design, a glossary, and full-page, full-color portraits of each subject, created by the best female artists of our time. -
Hillary Rodham Clinton: Some Girls Are Born to Lead
In the spirit of Barack Obama: Son of Promise, Child of Hope and Amelia and Eleanor Go for a Ride comes an inspiring portrait of Hillary Rodham Clinton, the first female presidential nominee in United States history: a girl who fought to make a difference—and paved the way for women everywhere—from Michelle Markel and LeUyen Pham.
In the 1950s, it was a man’s world. Girls weren’t supposed to act smart, tough, or ambitious. Even though, deep inside, they may have felt that way. And then along came Hillary. Brave, brilliant, and unstoppable, she was out to change the world.
They said a woman couldn’t be a mother and a lawyer. Hillary was both. They said a woman shouldn’t be too strong or too smart. Hillary was fearlessly herself.
It didn’t matter what people said—she was born to lead.
With illustrations packed full of historical figures and details, this gorgeous and informative picture book biography is perfect for every budding leader. Includes a timeline, artist’s note, and bibliography.
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Women in Sports: 50 fearless athletes who played to win
Illustrated profiles of fifty pioneering female athletes, from the author of the New York Times bestseller Women in Science.
Women for the win!
A richly illustrated and inspiring book, Women in Sports highlights the achievements and stories of fifty notable women athletes from the 1800s to today, including trailblazers, Olympians, and record-breakers in more than forty sports. The athletes featured include well-known figures like tennis player Billie Jean King and gymnast Simone Biles, as well as lesser-known champions like Toni Stone, the first woman to play baseball in a professional men's league, and skateboarding pioneer Patti McGee. The book also contains infographics on topics that sporty women want to know about such as muscle anatomy, a timeline ofwomen's participation in sports, pay and media statistics for female athletes, and influential women's teams. Women in Sports celebrates the success of the tough, bold, and fearless women who paved the way for today's athletes.
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A Woman in the House (and Senate)
An inspiring history of all the women who have taken a seat in Congress!
For the first 128 years of America's history, only men served in the Senate and House of Representatives. All that changed in January 1917 when Jeannette Rankin was sworn in as the first woman elected to Congress. From the women's suffrage movement to the 2018 election, Ilene Cooper highlights influential and diverse female leaders who opened doors for women in politics. Women featured include Nancy Pelosi (the first woman Speaker of the House), Margaret Chase Smith (the first woman elected to the Senate), Patsy Mink (the first woman of color to serve in the House), and newcomers like Representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Ilhan Omar. This updated book includes archival photographs and lively illustrations from Elizabeth Baddeley, as well as a chart of all the women who have served in Congress, appendices that define key terms and governmental procedures, and an index. In a great new reading format, this updated, revised edition is perfect for young feminists!
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Sally Ride : a photobiography of America's pioneering woman in space
A biography of the famous astronaut drawing on personal and family photographs from her childhood, school days, college, life in the astronaut corps, and afterward.
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All About Amelia Earhart
Amelia Earhart gained world fame as the most skilled pilot of her time. As a daring and courageous aviator, she was the first female pilot to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. Although flight would always be closest to Amelia's heart, she had other interests too. She was a social worker, an author, a clothing designer, and an educator. Most importantly, in all of her pursuits, Amelia worked hard to promote the rights and equality of women. Amelia proved that female pilots were just as capable and courageous as male pilots. Her achievements made her an important part of our history.
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Rosa Parks
Learn about the childhood of Rosa Parks, who grew up to be a legendary Civil Rights activist and an all-star in American history.
Civil rights activist Rosa Parks was born on February 4, 1913, in Tuskegee, Alabama. Her refusal to surrender her seat to a white passenger on a Montgomery, Alabama bus in 1955 spurred a citywide boycott. As she became a symbol of the modern Civil Rights Movement, eventually the city of Montgomery had no choice but to lift the law requiring segregation on public buses. Rosa Parks received many accolades during her lifetime, including the Presidential of Freedom, the Congressional Gold Medal, and the NAACP’s highest award.
In this narrative biography you’ll learn about Rosa Parks’s childhood and the influences that gave this remarkable woman the courage to stand up for her rights. -
I am Harriet Tubman
An introduction to the life of the civil rights heroine and suffrage activist describes how she repeatedly risked her life to save dozens of slaves and became an equal rights icon in post-Civil War.
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Susan B. Anthony
During Susan B. Anthony's life, women and men were not considered equal. Women could not own property or vote; nor could they receive good educations. But Susan envisioned a time when women would be treated fairly and so became a voice for change. Her speeches and articles about women's suffrage made her unpopular--people threw rotten eggs at her and even threatened her life--yet she did not give up.In clear and simple words and jewel-like paintings, here is the essential story of the woman whose passion for justice led to the passing of the Nineteenth Amendment, which gave women the right to vote.
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My Name Is Truth
The remarkable true story of how former slave Isabella Baumfree transformed herself into the preacher and orator Sojourner Truth, an iconic figure of the abolitionist and women's rights movements.
Written in the fiery and eloquent voice of Sojourner Truth herself, My Name Is Truth will captivate readers just as Sojourner's passionate words enthralled her listeners.
The text by acclaimed author Ann Turner and the paintings from award-winning illustrator James Ransome underwent expert review by two historians of the period.
This beautifully illustrated and impeccably researched picture book biography includes a detailed historical note and a list of suggested supplemental reading materials.
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Elizabeth Leads the Way
Elizabeth Cady Stanton stood up and fought for what she believed in. From an early age, she knew that women were not given rights equal to men. But rather than accept her lesser status, Elizabeth went to college and later gathered other like-minded women to challenge the right to vote.Here is the inspiring story of an extraordinary woman who changed America forever because she wouldn’t take “no” for an answer. Elizabeth Leads the Way is a 2009 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year.
St. Patrick's Day
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Lucky O'Leprechaun Comes to America
Most leprechauns spend their days counting their gold and playing tricks in Ireland, the land of their birth. A few of the little fellows have turned up in America, though. How?
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Leprechauns Don't Play Fetch
In this clever holiday adventure that includes a bonus puzzle and activity section, the Bailey School Kids attempt to find out if the new pet store owner is really a Leprechaun.
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Fluffy's Lucky Day
Fluffy meets a leprechaun and finds a pot of gold! Now a Scholastic Reader!
Fluffy's off on another wacky adventure in this new easy reader about everyone's favorite classroom guinea pig. This time he's in green, green Ireland. He meets a leprechaun who takes him to a field where a pot of gold is buried. But the leprechaun tricks Fluffy, and Fluffy wakes up from his dream quite frustrated, and with no gold. But St. Patrick's Day is a lucky day, and Fluffy soon discovers something even more wonderful than a pot of gold--a pot of golden corn! Happy St. Patrick's Day, Fluffy! -
Too Many Leprechauns
On St. Patrick's Day, leprechauns are lucky. But on every other day of the year, they make for noisy neighbors -- and they're turning the entire town of Dingle upside down! Fortunately, Finn O'Finnegan always has a clever plan brewing, and this time, with a little luck of the Irish, it's a scheme that just might fool even the cleverest of creatures.
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Fiona's Luck
The greedy Leprechaun King has locked away all the luck in Ireland and the whole country has fallen in to despair. Through clever charades, Fiona outwits the Leprechaun King and restores luck to the land.
Luminous illustrations add to the magic and wonder of this original folktale. -
Traveling Tom and the Leprechaun
Like many before him, Tom, a traveling minstrel, has fallen in love at first sight with the beautiful princess Kathleen. But Kathleen has vowed only to marry the man who can win a leprechaun's pot of gold. Tom sets out with a clever plan to fool a leprechaun into giving up his fortune. Upon meetingone of the fair folk, Tom charms him with songs and stories. As it turns out, however, Tom's tales hold more truth than trick.
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Happy St. Patrick's Day
This engaging book will teach young readers all they need to know about the origins of St. Patrick's Day as they enjoy the holiday's recipes and fun crafts projects.
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Georgia's Greatness
The Sisters Eight are back in a new adventure! This time, Georgia gets her chance to be the hero--if she doesn't completely mess things up!
In the first two installments of the Sisters Eight, we met the sisters (octuplets) and their eight cats. We discovered Mommy and Daddy disappeared (or died) and that to find out what happened to them, each girl must discover her power and gift. Annie and Durinda both found theirs. We also learned that the girls' nosy neighbor The Wicket is very interested in what Mommy was working on before she disappeared (or died).
In this, the third book, the plot thickens: Mrs. McGullicudy, the girls' teacher, is AWOL, and the substitute teacher is too beautiful to be believed (in your narrator's humble opinion.) Does her beautiful facade hide an evil soul? (These are books. Of course it does.) And Georgia makes a blunder that could keep the girls' from ever finding their parents. Are the Sisters Eight doomed to live alone forever? -
Look out, Jeremy Bean!
Jeremy Bean has a problem. Several, in fact. But a kid like Jeremy Bean can come up with some pretty unusual solutions, such as putting a bug in his pocket, wearing a lamp shade on his head, hiding in the school janitor's closet, and collecting everyone's shoes. If you're looking for adventure with a laugh along the way, meet Jeremy Bean!
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St. Patrick's Day
On March 17th of each year, millions of people all over the world celebrate St Patrick's Day. Taste the foods, hear the music, and dance the dances that make up his celebration. This title presents the history of this celebration, which captivates children and teaches them about Irish culture and traditions.
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What Is St. Patrick's Day?
How do people celebrate St. Patrick's Day? Who was St. Patrick? Why do people wear green? Readers learn all about this holiday in this easy-to-read book. Readers enjoy a hands-on activity, too.
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St. Patrick's Day Alphabet
For each letter of the alphabet, presents and defines a word relating to Saint Patrick or to the holiday that celebrates him.
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St. Patrick's Day
Students will discover who St. Patrick really was and learn all about the traditions and history associated with the holiday. Hands-on projects such as making their own pots of gold and a St. Patricks Day-related recipe gives kids the chance to fully immerse themselves in the celebration.
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It's St. Patrick's Day!
Explains what St. Patrick's Day is, why it is celebrated, and how it is celebrated.
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That's what Leprechauns Do
What do leprechauns do? They bury a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, of course. But as Mrs. Bally Bunion’s ox, Miss Maude Murphy’s hen, and Old Jamie soon find out, they can’t resist having a little fun along the way. For, besides burying pots of gold, mischief is what leprechauns do!
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Good luck! : a St. Patrick's Day story
While attending a St. Patrick's Day parade, Mike, Matt, and the other young ants pursue a mischievous ant leprechaun convinced that he will bring them good luck.
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The Luck of the Irish
Having made special shamrocks for all her classmates in the spirit of St. Patrick's Day, Katie is upset when she sees that Mrs. Connor's shamrock is different from hers, but with a kind explanation and reassurance, Katie's holiday spirit is restored and a joyous celebration is had by all. Simultaneous.
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The St. Patrick's Day Shamrock Mystery
First a mysterious shamrock appears on Miss Wink's front door. Then Kate and Mickey find the sign on their new clubhouse: "The Green Shamrock Gang Was Here." Something very strange is going on in Springvale - a real challenge for the Dixon twins' talents. Mickey Dixon wants to be a sleuth like Sherlock Holmes when she grows up. Kate hopes to be a famous scientist. Together, they make a great detective team. But this case is different from any of their other adventures and it takes both twins' skills to solve the mystery. Before the busy St. Patrick's Day ends, the twins make some surprising discoveries and, best of all, have a new friend.
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The Curse of Rafferty McGill
On St. Patrick's Day, Ryan says out loud, "I wish I didn't have stupid piano lessons." Someone answers, "Saints be praised. 'Tis done." In an instant, his piano teacher's house--along with his teacher Miss Talbot, and his classmate, Angela--are gone!
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The Leprechaun Who Lost His Rainbow
It's raining, and Colleen is sad. How can her grandfather play his bagpipes in the St. Patrick's Day parade? His music is so beautiful it makes people laugh and cry at once. Suddenly, a leprechaun appears before her. He says he can make the sun come out by creating a rainbow - but to build its colors, Colleen must give up the thing she holds most dear. Sean Callahan's sweet, surprising story is complemented by Nancy Cote's bright paintings. A note at the end explains the science of rainbows and the Roy G. Biv naming tradition.
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The Night Before St. Patrick's Day
It?s the night before St. Patrick?s Day, and Tim and Maureen are wide awake setting traps to catch a leprechaun! When they wake the next morning to the sound of their dad playing the bagpipes and the smell of their mom cooking green eggs, they?re shocked to find that they?ve actually caught a leprechaun. But will they be able to find his pot of gold? Natasha Wing?s latest title is once again told in verse to the same meter of Clement Moore?s classic.
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March Mischief
It's a mystery every month from popular A to Z Mysteries author Ron Roy!
March is for Madness...
In the third book of the Calendar Mysteries - an early chapter book mystery series featuring the younger siblings of the A to Z Mysteries detectives - it's St. Patrick's Day in Green Lawn. Bradley, Brian, Nate, and Lucy dress up a leprechaun statue for the town's yearly contest. They leave it out on the porch overnight, but the next morning, it's missing! And theirs isn't the only one. All over town, leprechauns are disappearing. Who is behind the mischief? It will take four kids and the luck of the Irish to find out.
Parents, teachers, and librarians agree that these highly collectible chapter books are perfect for emerging readers and any kid who loves mysteries! -
St. Patrick's Day
On St. Parick's Day, come dance a jig with the students in the classroom ALA Booklist calls "a lively place."
Today in Mrs. Madoff's class we all wore something green to school. Kate played the fiddle and we danced to Irish music. Then we learned about St. Patrick and many Irish tales and traditions. Now we know why there are no snakes in Ireland. Not every-one in school is all Irish like me, but we all can celebrate St. Patrick's Day together!
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There was an Old Lady who Swallowed a Clover!
There was an Old Lady who swallowed things over and over, and now she's come back to swallow a clover!
She's back! That lovely old lady has returned just in time for St. Patrick's Day. Now she's swallowing items to make the perfect rainbow to hide a pot of gold.
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Lindsay the Luck Fairy
Just in time for St. Patrick's Day, Lindsay the Luck Fairy brings a dose of magical good luck to readers everywhere!
St. Patrick's Day is full of magic, and Lindsay the Luck Fairy is the one who keeps it that way! But when Jack Frost's goblins steal her special lucky charms, Lindsay's luck runs out. Now everyone, everywhere will have a horribly unlucky St. Patrick's Day!
Rachel and Kirsty are determined to help Lindsay find her magic. But where do they start? And without luck on their side, do they stand a chance of outsmarting the goblins?
Find the lucky charms in all three stories inside this Rainbow Magic Special Edition and help bring good luck back to St. Patrick's Day!
Spring is coming!
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Goodbye Winter, Hello Spring
In a simple, cheerful conversation with nature, a young boy observes how the season changes from winter to spring in Kenard Pak's Goodbye Winter, Hello Spring.
As days stretch longer, animals creep out from their warm dens, and green begins to grow again, everyone knows—spring is on its way!
Join a boy and his dog as they explore nature and take a stroll through the countryside, greeting all the signs of the coming season. In a series of conversations with everything from the melting brook to chirping birds, they say goodbye to winter and welcome the lushness of spring. -
Good-bye, Winter! Hello, Spring!
A beloved story, now available in English, from Japanese master of children’s book illustration Kazuo Iwamura
When spring comes, it melts the snow. Where will all the water go?
The first harbingers of spring can be seen in the forest—as the wet snow begins to melt. The little squirrels Mick, Mack, and Molly can’t believe that snow can turn into water. That is, until they discover a floating tree and use it as a raft.
This gentle adventure, told in rhyme, is a wonderful celebration of nature and friendship.
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Art for spring
Offers step-by-step instructions on how to create spring crafts, including a fish wind sock, mini greenhouse, and rain painting.
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Mouse Loves Spring
On a warm, windy day Mouse discovers splashing frogs and fluttering birds in this beautiful Pre-Level 1 Ready-to-Read book about spring!
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The Sound of Spring (DreamWorks Trolls)
The Trolls experience the joys of spring in this leveled reader with stickers!
Based on DreamWorks Animation's Trolls movie and the Netflix series Trolls: The Beat Goes On, Branch keeps hearing a sound that's driving him crazy. Can his friends Poppy and Cloud Guy help him figure out what it is? Boys and girls ages 4 to 6 will love following Branch and his friends in a great new adventure that also features over 30 shiny stickers!
Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories for beginning readers who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help. -
Hello Spring!
A vibrant celebration of the natural changes and human joys of springtime
A cacophonous celebration of nature's return to vibrancy after a long, quiet winter, Hello Spring! features bright, enticing photographs from award-winning National Geographic photographer Shelley Rotner.The simple, lyrical text speckled with action-packed verbs--Crocuses tease . . . Dandelions dot . . . Cherry blossoms pop and parade . . . --is accessible for new readers as it introduces the glories and biological rhythms of springtime.
The bright nature photographs will have young readers bursting with enthusiasm for the season as they learn about the changes in the landscape, as snow melts and living things begin to grow.
Shelley Rotner's energetic portraits of diverse children add vitality and warmth to this celebration of the season, showcasing the joy of kids interacting with the natural world.
Follow the changing seasons with the rest of Shelley Rotner's acclaimed Hello Seasons! series!
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Pig and Goose and the First Day of Spring
In this early reader with five short chapters, emerging readers meet Pig and Goose. Pig is happy. She loves to dance. She loves to eat. But she cannot fly. And she cannot swim. Goose can fly like a bird. Goose can glide across the water beautifully. But he cannot tell stories or host a party like Pig can. Pig and Goose are very different. But what they do have in common is that they like each other. And they love springtime.
Simple text and charming illustrations guide beginning readers throughout the story and encourage independent reading.
A lovely story to share with preschoolers and young independent readers. An excellent selection -- School Library Journal starred review
Approachable while giving new readers a sense of accomplishment -- Kirkus Reviews
An ideal choice for older listeners transitioning to young readers, but the playful dialogue also lends itself to reading aloud -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
A quiet but effective reminder that an individual's appearance and skills are not the source of his or her worth -- Publisher's Weekly
The comfortable line-and-watercolor illustrations capture both the season and the spirit of the story -- Horn Book
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Spring Hare
An adorable baby hare springs into an adventure, following his human friend up, up, and away in this flight of fancy. He follows his friend ever higher, flying through fluffy white clouds, chasing a red airplane through a flock of geese, and soaring into space on a rocket ship, before catching a ride on a shooting star back down to earth—and into his friend’s waiting arms. With bright, kid-friendly collage, this is a beautiful and accessible celebration of Spring and the imagination!
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Spring According to Humphrey
Spring is in the air, and lots of things are growing--including the Room 26 family!
Signs of spring are very exciting to everyone at Longfellow School. Mrs. Brisbane's class has seen flowers poking out of snow and baby birds hatching, and Just-Joey even brought in tadpoles that are growing into frogs. It also means Family Fun Night is coming up, and all of the students' families are involved in making amazing activities.
Humphrey helps in many ways, of course, but he can't stop wondering about his own family. He doesn't know anything about his mom or dad. Luckily, all of his wonderful friends help him see that families come in many shapes and sizes, and Humphrey's might be the biggest (and best!) one of all. -
Abracadabra, It's Spring!
Sun shines on a patch of snow.
Hocus pocus!
Where did it go?
Winter turns to spring in this lyrical book that celebrates the magic of nature and the changing seasons. Eleven gatefolds open to re-create the excitement and surprise of spring's arrival, revealing what happens when snow melts, trees bud, flowers bloom, birds arrive, and eggs and cocoons hatch. Finally, it's warm enough to pack away winter clothes and go out and play! -
Animals in Spring
Baby chicks hatch. Frogs lay eggs. Ducklings waddle. Spring is here! Celebrate the season with lovely photos and a simple design that beautifully support early readers.
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When Spring Comes
The award-winning, bestselling husband-and-wife team of Kevin Henkes and Laura Dronzek collaborate on this beautiful picture book celebrating the arrival of spring.
Before spring comes, the trees are dark sticks, the grass is brown, and the ground is covered in snow. But if you wait, leaves unfurl and flowers blossom, the grass turns green, and the mounds of snow shrink and shrink.
Spring brings baby birds, sprouting seeds, rain and mud, and puddles. You can feel it and smell it and hear it—and you can read it!
Kevin Henkes uses striking imagery, repetition, and alliteration to introduce basic concepts of language and the changing of the seasons. And Laura Dronzek’s gorgeous, lush paintings show the transformation from quiet, cold winter to the joyful newborn spring.
Watch the world transform when spring comes!
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The Penderwicks in Spring
With over one million copies sold, this series of modern classics about the charming Penderwick family, from National Book Award winner and New York Times bestseller Jeanne Birdsall, is perfect for fans of Noel Streatfeild and Edward Eager.
Springtime is finally arriving on Gardam Street, and there are surprises in store for each member of the family.
Some surprises are just wonderful, like neighbor Nick Geiger coming home from war. And some are ridiculous, like Batty's new dog-walking business. Batty is saving up her dog-walking money for an extra-special surprise for her family, which she plans to present on her upcoming birthday. But when some unwelcome surprises make themselves known, the best-laid plans fall apart.
Filled with all the heart, hilarity, and charm that has come to define this beloved clan, The Penderwicks in Spring is about fun and family and friends (and dogs), and what happens when you bring what's hidden into the bright light of the spring sun. -
Bunny's First Spring
When a bunny is born in spring, he sees the world as green and new and full of hope. But as the seasons change, the bunny worries that the earth may be dying. In bestselling author's Sally Lloyd-Jones' latest picture book celebrating the Easter season and rebirth, nature speaks to the bunny, assuring him of something more. Award-winning artist David McPhail's whimsical illustrations reflect the beauty of the world around us as Lloyd-Jones' inspirational text prompts readers to celebrate the changing seasons and the miracle of nature's rebirth.
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Finding Spring
Instead of hibernating as he should, a little bear cub goes out in search of spring—and he thinks he's found it! Gloriously illustrated with dioramas and cut-paper collages by the award-winning designer and illustrator Carin Berger, this stunning picture book celebrates the changing of the seasons.
A baby bear cub named Maurice is curious about spring—and he's upset when Mama tells him that before he can experience his first spring, he has to hibernate through his first winter! Mischievous Maurice decides to leave their warm den and go find spring for himself. He asks all his friends for help . . . and finally finds something beautiful and full of magic and light. Spring! He wraps it up and takes it home, determined to show Mama and everyone else. The only problem? When Maurice wakes up, his little piece of spring (a snowball) has melted. This gloriously illustrated book celebrates friendship, curiosity, discovery, and the meaning and beauty of two seasons—winter and spring. Ideal for the classroom, seasonal story times, and bedtime reading.
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What Do People Do in Spring?
This Level 1 guided reader discusses human activities during seasonal change. Students will develop word recognition and reading skills while learning about what people do, see, and eat in spring.
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How Do You Know It's Spring?
Describes some of the signs of spring, including changes in light and temperature, plant growth, buds on trees, baby animals, and other differences, and suggests related activities.
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And Then It's Spring
Following a snow-filled winter, a young boy and his dog decide that they've had enough of all that brown and resolve to plant a garden. They dig, they plant, they play, they wait . . . and wait . . . until at last, the brown becomes a more hopeful shade of brown, a sign that spring may finally be on its way.
Julie Fogliano's tender story of anticipation is brought to life by the distinctive illustrations Erin E. Stead, recipient of the 2011 Caldecott Medal.
This title has Common Core connections.
And Then It's Spring is one of The Washington Post's Best Kids Books of 2012.
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Spring is Here: a bear and mole story
Excited that spring has finally arrived, Mole tries--unsuccessfully--to wake up Bear, but then he comes up with the perfect plan.
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It's Spring, Dear Dragon
A boy and his pet dragon enjoy a spring day by playing outside and exploring all the season has to offer. This pre-primer book contains high-frequency and sight words. Teacher resources include reading activities to strengthen phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency and comprehension. Beginning Reader with word list.
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Snow Rabbit, Spring Rabbit : a book of changing seasons
While other animals migrate, hibernate, or stay busy all winter, a little white rabbit watches.
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Spring Surprises
It's time to say goodbye to winter and celebrate all the fun and exciting surprises springtime offers—like flying kites, making mud pies, watching new baby animals take their first steps, and dancing among the raindrops. This joyful ode to all things spring is filled with easy-to-decode rhymed text and bright, inviting art. Spring Surprises includes two sheets of stickers.
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Paris in the Spring with Picasso
This evocative portrait of the artists that made Paris tick in the early 20th century is a perfect introduction to the world of contemporary art and literature . . . and to Paris!
On any day of the week, if you cross Paris's Luxembourg Gardens, you will come to a cobbled street called rue de Fleurus. Follow it to number 27, and you will arrive at Gertrude Stein's home. Inside, she and her friend Alice B. Toklas are getting ready for their soiree with Pablo Picasso, Max Jacob, and some other friends. While they are tidying, Pablo is at his easel, working on a painting. His brilliant black eyes never leave the canvas. And what is Max doing? Well, he is completely absorbed in a poem he is writing. -
The Busy Spring
Emma and Owen visit Old Oak at the park. It is spring, and all the living things are busy. Chipper the robin builds a nest. Will Emma and Owen see the baby robins?
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How Mama Brought the Spring
One wintry morning, Mama tells Rosy a wondrous story about her own mama, Grandma Beatrice, who could bring spring to cold, cold Minsk by making magic in the kitchen. Together, mother and daughter mix batter and sing a song. Then the batter goes into the pan'pour, swirl, swizzle, FLIP! Soon Papa comes in from the cold and the family shares a special treat. (Hint: A recipe for blintzes is included!)
In this delightfully cozy tale, Holly Berry's stunning illustrations evoke charming folk traditions and the warm magic made in Mama's kitchen.
Easter
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We're Going on an Egg Hunt
A perfect story for Easter and springtime, this delightful read-aloud also features ten lift-the-flaps!
We're going on an egg hunt.
We're going to find them all.
We're REALLY excited.
Hooray for Easter Day!
Join a family of bunnies as they set off on an exciting lift-the-flap Easter egg hunt. There are ten eggs to find and count--but watch out for the obstacles along the way . . . Lambs, chicks, bees, and ducks await, and there's even a wolfish surprise, so be careful! -
This Little Bunny
A sweet, Easter-themed, springtime twist on the classic nursery rhyme "This Little Piggy," now reimagined with new illustrations that are humorous and engaging!
This little bunny went to market.
This little bunny baked a cake.
This little bunny made cookies.
And this little bunny took a break.
These little bunnies have a lot of work to do to prepare for their Easter party! One goes to the market, one bakes a cake, one paints eggs, one juggles goodies, and one weaves an Easter basket. Now they're all ready to wish you a Happy Easter! -
The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Easter Colors
Celebrate the bright and cheerful colors of Easter with The Very Hungry Caterpillar.The colors of the rainbow jump off the page in this colorful celebration of the Easter season. Young readers will love learning about colors along with The Very Hungry Caterpillar in this delightful board book filled with the joyful art of Eric Carle.
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The Story of Easter
With an informative text and glorious illustrations, this book explains both how and why people all over the world celebrate Easter. It tells the biblical story of Jesus' Resurrection and then describes how people honor this day and the origins of these traditions. Hands-on activities help draw children into the spirit of this joyous celebration of rebirth.
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The Great Easter Race!
A USA TodayBestseller!
It's Easter morning, and all of Sesame Street is gathered at the park for the Great Easter Race. Who will win the day? Will it be the turtle, who moves slowly and steadily toward the finish? Or will it be the bunny, who runs faster than thunder, but seems easily distracted? Fun surprises wait around every turn, so come along with Elmo and all the Sesame Street friends!
It's a bright Easter morning on Sesame Street,
and out in the park, friends are starting to meet.There are beautiful colors and flags waving free.
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The Easter Story
The story of the crucifixion and death of Jesus and how he later rose from the dead is beautifully told in The Easter Story. The book includes additional information about Easter and Christianity, the words of the Lord's Prayer, and instructions for making Easter eggs. Book jacket.
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The Easter Bunny's Present Hunt
Did the Easter Bunny come to visit? Of course! All the animal homes are filled with presents! From chocolate chickens to eggs, and chocolate cars to cakes. But can you find all the surprises? The Easter Bunny's Present Hunt is a seek-and-find book that takes readers through the Easter Bunny's chocolate factory and then on a quest to find the presents he has hidden. It's interactive, beautifully illustrated, and all-around fun!
A colorful and engaging Easter seek-and-find picture book. For young and old present-hunters ages 4 years and up. From the author-illustrator of Santa's Present Hunt.
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The Bunny Who Found Easter
Where is Easter? asked the little bunny eagerly.
But the old owl had dozed off to sleep again in the sun.
It must be some place East, thought the bunny and he set off searching.
A lonely bunny goes hunting for Easter, where he hopes to find other bunnies. His search takes him through summer, fall, and winter, but only in spring does he find what he's been looking for all along. This special gift edition, now in paper-over-board format, includes a striking new cover and gorgeous endpapers. Humorous, heartwarming, and sweet, this modern take on an old classic is the perfect story to hop into on Easter. -
Spot's Easter Basket
Join Spot and his friends for an Easter egg hunt on the farm in this wonderful basket-shaped board book for little hands!
Spot and his friends are going on an Easter egg hunt at the farm. Can you help them find all the hidden eggs? With lots of eggs to discover throughout, as well as a special patterned egg to find on each spread, this fun Easter story encourages early learning through counting, pattern, and color recognition.
Toddlers will love this basket-shaped board book for little hands that can be played with or read for twice the fun! -
Peppa Pig and the Easter Rainbow
Peppa is excited about gathering colored eggs for Easter. Will she be able to find them all?
Peppa and her family are on an Easter egg hunt, and Peppa wants to find lots of eggs -- one in every color. Red, orange, and yellow are easy to spot, but the grass is too high for Peppa and George to see the rest of the eggs. And -- drip, drip, drip --oh dear, is that rain? When the sun comes out quickly, something beautiful stretches across the sky, and if Peppa is lucky, her colored eggs might just make an Easter rainbow of their own. -
Otter Loves Easter!
Otter—the irrepressible picture book character, sure to be adored by fans of Llama Llama—celebrates Easter with a little too much chocolate and a lot of creativity in this paper-over-board book.
This year the Easter Bunny brought Otter lots of chocolate eggs—her favorite! Otter Keeper said she had to share them with her friends, but sharing is very hard . . . and eating chocolate is very easy. Otter didn’t want Teddy, Giraffe, and Pig to be sad, though. Someone had to save Easter—and she knew just the right Otter for the job!
With Otter's winning voice and Sam Garton's classic yet fresh artwork, Otter Loves Easter! is sure to be another holiday favorite.
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How to Track an Easter Bunny
A full-color book to help boys and girls and parents enjoy the Easter season. Read read-aloud text and vibrant, whimsical illustrations will provide fun for young readers eager to track the Easter Bunny and find her hidden eggs!
Legend has it that the only way to find all the hidden Easter eggs is to track an Easter Bunny’s every move. . . . But be careful: Easter Bunnies hop fast! To find one, you’ll need to be clever in crafting a tricky nest. So, grab some nest supplies, glitter, and glue, and get prepared for your sly holiday visitor!
On the night before Easter, the Easter Bunny will show up to hide her eggs and then disappear as quickly as she came. However, if you’re careful and clever and quick, you can set up a bunny nest that will let you track the Easter Bunny, and then you’ll be sure to find all her hidden treasures, no matter where they might be! -
Here Comes the Easter Cat
With this New York Times bestseller comes a cat with flair to spare, an Easter Bunny with a job to do, and a hilarious break from sticky-sweet Easter fare--for fans of Patrick McDonnell and Mo Willems's Elephant and Piggie books.
Why should the Easter Bunny get all the love? That's what Cat would like to know. So he decides to take over: He dons his sparkly suit, jumps on his Harley, and roars off into the night. But it turns out delivering Easter eggs is hard work. And it doesn't leave much time for naps (of which Cat has taken five--no, seven). So when a pooped-out Easter Bunny shows up, and with a treat for Cat, what will Cat do? His surprise solution will be stylish, smart, and even--yes--kind.
An homage to classic comic strips from the author of The Quiet Book and The Loud Book, this Easter treat has a bit of bite, a sweet center, and a satisfying finish--sure to inspire second helpings.
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Find and Point Easter
Little ones look for adorable bunnies, colored eggs, and more in this Easter search and find.
Rookie Toddler books offer fun ways to engage with little ones during story time and play time. Each book includes story-related tips that help extend the reading experience and emphasize key learnings. Engaging photographs and illustrations will delight your toddler while encouraging a love of reading. -
Easter Hunt
Hunt for brightly-dyed eggs, fluffy bunnies, delicious treats, and more in this interactive Look & Find book with 800 Easter-themed objects! Jam-packed with illustrations, Easter Hunt provides endless entertainment for curious toddlers and their families.
- With 800 objects to discover inside, this special Easter-themed Look & Find includes engaging questions and prompts on each page.
- An educational and entertaining experience, children will develop their attention skills while counting, learning, and discovering.
- This large-format book with bright, full-color art throughout is the perfect gift to put a spring in any child's step this Easter!
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Shopkins Easter Egg Hunt!
Join your favorite Shopkins characters from seasons 1-8 as they go on an Easter egg hunt around Shopville in this brand-new Easter story! A sheet of 100 scented stickers adds to the fun.
It's Easter in Shopville! Cheeky Chocolate is secretly hiding eggs around Shopville for an Easter egg hunt, but all the eggs go missing! Discover who has taken them in this egg-citing storybook that includes 100 scented stickers. -
Chester's Colorful Easter Eggs
Chester the Easter Bunny decorates six Easter eggs. He chooses the colors of the rainbow: red, green, yellow, orange, purple, and blue. He then hides them for all his friends to find. On Easter, his friends discover his beautiful eggs and they all celebrate the special day together.
This cheerful book reinforces color identification and counting, and celebrates the Easter holiday. -
Betty Bunny Loves Easter
Nobunny does an Easter egg hunt quite like Betty Bunny! For fans of Ladybug Girl andFancy Nancy, check out the loveable handful from the creator of Disney's T.V. seriesDog with a Blog.
Yes, Betty Bunny loves Easter. She loves it so much that she just knows when she grows up, she will be the Easter Bunny. So it comes as quite a shock when she learns that her brothers and sister have been helping her in the egg hunt every year. Determined to find eggs on her own, this time, Betty Bunny also finds out a thing or two about the satisfaction of accomplishment.
Going it alone, Betty Bunny strikes again in the latest in her series, a funny Easter tale of independence. -
Bailey the Bunny
Enter an enchanted world of fairy animal friends!
Bailey the Bunny loves springtime. Easter is coming soon, and Misty Wood is full of flower buds for the bud bunnies to open with their little pink noses. But when poor Bailey gets the hiccups, she fears she won't be able complete her special job. Can mischievous Petey the Puppy help? -
10 Easter Egg Hunters
Wake up, Bunny, move those legs,
You've not much time to hide those eggs!
By dawn the kids will want to search.
Please, please don't leave them in the lurch.
The adorable kids from the New York Times besteller 10 Trick-or-Treaters are back and they're counting their way to Easter! Can you help them find all of the eggs the Easter Bunny has hidden in time for the Easter Parade?
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