Hershel of Osterpol has his hands full when he takes on some nasty goblins who are terrozing villagers on Hanukkah. Using his wits and a few clever props, Herschel outwits the goblins and saves the day in this orginal Hanukkah tale.
Wink is the "Nimble Ninja," the star of the Lucky Dragon Circus. He has fans everywhere. But stardom has a price, a very tiring one. Now Wink would love to take a much-needed nap, but his devoted fans are following him everywhere. He finds himself back at the Summer Moon School for Young Ninjas, and with the help of Master Zutshu, he comes up with a clever plan to elude his fans and get some shut-eye.
Ninjas are supposed to be quiet, blend in, and stealthly, aren't they? Not Wink. He's not your typical ninja. He's loud, energetic, and wear brightly colored clothes. Master Zutsu isn't impressed with Wink's antics. Wink finally finds a place where he just be himself.
hungry, and Preston is on the menu. Combining elements of the "The Three Little Pigs" and "Little Red Riding Hood," McNaugton has turned these two fairy tales on their heads in a clever story about a pig whose clumsiness saves him from being eaten. Mr. Wolf is a great narrator and his plans always go awry. Great for K-2nd graders.
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ne knows which twin was born first, and the king decides to hold a horse race. This race will determine who will be the next king, not by speed, by cleverness. Even though this is the classic hero vs. villain tale, the main characters are chickens. Readers will enjoy the wit and the poultry-related puns throughout the story. I recommend this book for ages 5 and up.
sweet, simple rhymes, easy enough for toddlers to understand and enjoy. The drawings are simple and adorable. My favorite picture is the twins splashing together in the tub. I have 2 year-old twin nephews and really enjoyed how the author gave both twins in the book their own personality. This book is great for ages 2-4.
Amanda has an alligator for a best friend. (Don't worry, he's stuffed!) They have lots surprising adventures, such as a practical joke, where Alligator came from, an new friend, and many other adventures. These are the 6 1/2 short stories about a girl and her alligator.
Four very enthusiastic crocodiles go camping, but every excursion nearly ends in disaster. They finally find the best way to camp: on the lawn. (Which I completely agree.)
Uncle is a pirate, although not a very good one. The yacht club doesn't want him, and the marina isn't a good place for his pirate ship. His good luck starts to turn when he is given a honest-to-god treasure map by one of his pirate friends at the Blind Pue. Uncle and his niece, the book's narrator, search for buried treasure, rescue a movie star, and meet a mermaid.
Lizard isn't content to lie around in the sun and catch flies all day. He decides to see the world. Along the way, he meets Trout, Jackrabbit, Hummingbird, Snake, and Eagle who all tell him what the world is really like in their eyes. When Lizard reaches where the sky meets the edge of the world, he discovers something wonderful.
This is a tale of two lizards. Art can paint masterpieces, but Max can't and pleads with Art (or Arthur as he prefers to be called) to teach him. What follows is a disastrous, hilarious lesson in various forms of art media.
Orange Squirrel loves his acorns, even if it means stealing them from other animals. But Squirrel has one big problem: He can't remember where he buried his acorns. But he forgets all about that when he sees the other animals gathering berries. The big, bright pictures will capture young children's hearts, and the text is very easy to comprehended. Great for kids 2-4 years-old.
Old Man Fookwire has grown to tolerate the squirrels who made their debut in Those Darn Squirrels, but now he has a new enemy, Muffins, his new neighbor's cat. Muffins is mean, scaring the birds, giving the squirrels noogies, and ruins Old Man Fookwire's painting. It's up to the clever squirrels to put an end to Muffins' reign of terror.
Told through the eyes of a girl growing up in the 1920's, this tall tale is about the mysterious and wonderful balloon farm of Harvey Potter. Nobody knows how this quiet farmer grows the balloons that literally crop up in his farm, but our young narrator wants to find out. What she discovers will inspire her to grow her own balloon farm. This enchanting book will delight readers with its magical tale and vivid illustrations. I recommend this book for ages 6 and up.
Sam Appleby wants a plastic sword and toy lazer guns just like his friend, but his dad won't get him any violent toys. Instead, Sam gets a balloon and a sunflower, both of which are boring to Sam. But little does he know how helpful these items are when it comes to defeating a bank robber. I really the liked the way the bank robber is captured, very MacGyver-like. Great books for ages 5 and up.
Wolf is always hungry, and when he sees a chicken, he wants to eat her. He bakes her some delicious food to fatten her up for some chicken stew, but is in for a big surprise when he goes to check on her and make some new friends. This book is great for ages 5 and up.
