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"As an enthusiast of fractured tales and a big fan of Johnette's songs and stories, I give Johnette's new book a big ten thumbs up. Her funny and surprising version gives a new twist to an old favorite. It is 'kidtastic!' Read it." --Ann L. Davis, head of children's services, Napa City-County Library, Napa, California
"Johnette Downing knows the child's mind and the child's heart deeply. Her reshaping of the classic tale and her striking illustrations...
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Teachers regularly hear students complain: 'Someone has taken my pencil!'
More often than not, this is not the case – the pencil has merely been misplaced.
This book explores that very situation. It can only be resolved by mobilising an entire family of ants. Each (alphabetically ordered) ant has her or his own personality which assists (or does not assist) in solving the case. The alphabet, perseverance, working as a team, looking for simple solutions...
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Squirt Saves the Day tells a tale of friendship, heroism, and self discovery as Squirt, a lovable stinkbug, is confronted by bullies at his new school. In overcoming rejection he learns that the best way to deal with problems is head on. By doing what must be done, he gains the respect and admiration of the whole school. The book is full of colorful illustrations that will win children's hearts and teach them that, if a little stinkbug can conquer...
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Small steps lead to big adventures for a pair of unlikely friends in this "charming modern fable" by the Newbery Medal-winning author of Crispin (Booklist).
Avon the snail has never had an adventure. And adventure, he has heard, is the key to a happy life. So he sets out on an exciting journey with his new pal, Edward, a thoughtful but misinformed ant. Together they meet all manner of wise, weird, and intriguing creatures-including a dragon!-and...
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Spiderama: Magnus and Molly and the Floating Chairs. Children's Picture BookA friendship fantasy story about two lovable spiders.Worried Molly goes in search of mysterious Magnus to ask for his help to solve her small misdemeanor.After Magnus agrees to help, they go on a fun but scary journey through the Wizards house and it's plumbing pipes to sort out the problem that they are in a serious rush to fix before the Wizard gets back home.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~"Ooh,...
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Children's picture book.Bilingual English-Italian.A friendship fantasy story about two lovable spiders.Worried Molly goes in search of mysterious Magnus to ask for his help to solve her small misdemeanour.After Magnus agrees to help they go on a fun, but scary journey through the Wizards house and its plumbing pipes to sort out the problem that they need to fix before the Wizard gets back home."Ooh, what's happened to the chairs?""How can I get them...
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Magnus and Molly and the Floating chairs.Aracnirama. Magnus y Molly Y las Sillas Flotantes. Spanish Edition.(new edition)¿Ooh, que ha sucedido con las sillas...?¿Cómo puedo bajarlas antes de que el mago regrese...?¿Sería mejor encontrar a Magnus...?Magnus, ¿dónde estás...?¡Ayuda...!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~"Ooh, what's happened to the chairs...?How can I get them back down before the Wizard comes back..?I'd better go find Magnus...Magnus, is...
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Captain Snout and the Super Power Questions; Don't Let the Ants Steal Your Happiness, written by board certified child psychiatrist Dr. Daniel Amen, playfully encourages children to correct their negative thinking patterns in order to live happier and healthier lives. Comical illustrations bring the story alive as our main character, Captain Snout, reveals the super power questions that can rid us of our automatic negative thoughts (ANTs) and lead...
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¡AHORA EN ESPAÑOL! Un frijol saltarín mexicano no es un frijol en absoluto. ¡Es un fascinante hogar y fuente de alimento para un tipo especial de oruga!
NOW IN SPANISH! A Mexican jumping bean isn't a bean at all. It's a fascinating home and food source for a special kind of caterpillar!
Este cuento poético comparte el ciclo de vida de un frijol saltarín mexicano. Este curioso insecto saltarín es en realidad una vaina de semilla de un...
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