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Thanksgiving is about much more than turkey, mashed potatoes, and pie. While most have some idea of a link between Thanksgiving, early American colonists, and Native Americans, this must-read book, essential for any social studies collection, fills in the details with 20 of the most fascinating facts about this holiday. They'll learn about the Wampanoag people, the Pilgrims of the Plymouth colony, and Thanksgiving centuries later. Carefully researched...
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A sweet story about the importance of family, being thankful, and love--as told by a family of turkeys, with a hilarious surprise at the end!"It's late in November, the blue sky is clear,and Thanksgiving Day is finally here.So many hugs and so many kisses.So many 'Happy Thanksgiving' wishes."A family gathers to celebrate all that they're grateful for. But wait, there's a twist! This funny, rhyming read-aloud story features turkeys who celebrate...
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Each year on New Year's Day, elves from all parts of the North Pole gather in the village of Nicholas Parish, hoping to compete in some of the strangest events ever created. The prize? Being named Mr. Kringle's Christmas tailor! As Christmas tailor, it is the winner's responsibility to make Mr. Kringle's colorful outfit for Christmas Eve. Elwin Fyne is among the tailors hoping to compete. With the help of his grandfather, who was once a finalist himself,...
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The Gratitude Habit is a book about the power of gratitude to transform your life. It will teach you how to cultivate gratitude, overcome obstacles to gratitude, and put gratitude into action.Gratitude is a powerful emotion that can have a profound impact on your life. It can help you to:• Increase your happiness• improve your relationships• Boost your physical and mental health• Be more successfulIn this book, you will learn about the science...
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If you're scary and you know it, moan and groan . . .
Set to the tune of "If You're Happy and You Know It," this festive holiday book is perfect for all of the boys and gouls roaming around on Halloween night! Ghosts moan and groan, while pirates yo ho! If You're Scary And You Know It! is sure to be a Halloween hit!
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Halloween is tons of fun, even if it's a bit spooky at times! Whether a reader is more into the tricks or the treats of Halloween, they'll love finding out why they dress up, carve pumpkins, and-of course-collect plenty of candy from their neighbors. They'll be surprised by this holiday's ancient origins and learn about the cultures behind the customs. Twenty of the most intriguing facts are supported by carefully researched explanations and vivid...
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Dive into a whimsical Halloween adventure with Trick or Treat, as Natalie navigates the challenges thrown her way by the notorious Cool Kids. When their taunts threaten to dampen her spirit, Natalie realizes the solution lies not in changing herself, but facing the external turmoil. Amidst Halloween mischief, unexpected visitors, and the antics of The Cool Kids, it's the wisdom of true friends and her inner voice that guide her. Will Natalie's resilience...
12) Christmas
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A fairy tale is a question, but also an answer, a link that connects a parent with their child. A wonderful journey, an adventure that lives around us and in us, if we pay close attention, we can notice the miracle, the pages of the book come alive and we shot the characters of the fairy tale world, with whom we can experience their adventures. Whatever and whoever it is - we can overcome it, together, together! The adventure can be the smallest,...
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Dusty Milligan, like most boys his age, is always ready for an adventure, especially around Christmas break. The area around his family's farm is the setting for these fun-filled and thoughtful stories. Dusty, his sister Lucy, his friend Ned, and many other interesting characters find themselves in challenging situations and learn some important lessons. Join Dusty as he babysits a family of goats, camps in the snow, loses his way on a long hike,...
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A Puppy Adventure for the Ages - Bailey's First Holiday Season
The snow has started to fall and the holiday season has begun in Canada. As the weather gets cooler, things start to change around Bailey's house. Mommy and Daddy take Bailey to a new place, they put a big green tree in the living room and they light candles on the coffee table. Bailey even gets a new present that he can use with...
15) Fall Holidays
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There are so many fun and wonderful holidays to celebrate or learn about in the fall, like Rosh Hashanah, Halloween, and Day of the Dead! Title is complete with cute, colorful photos and easy-to-read text with bolded glossary terms. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Junior is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO. Glossary of key words Index Table of contents Whether you're living in a place with palm...
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Chinese New year is a wonderful time of year, join in the celebrations and find out more about what it is and why it is important. Children love sharing stories and their experiences and understanding. Join one child as he tells you all about how he and his family prepare and enjoy this special celebration. What does he do before the celebrations begin? Why are certain colours luckier? How do some family prepare?
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Fireworks, picnics, flags, and parades should remind Americans young and old of perhaps the most famous national holiday. Independence Day, also called the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday. While most know that the observance is a celebration of the nation, they might not know what happened on July 4 in 1776 and why this is a now famous date. This beautifully designed book, beneficial to any social studies collection, presents the history of this...
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This book is about what could happen if Christmas didn't exist, as seen through the eyes of Jessica, a field rat who gets lost in the big city. She learns to survive in the city with the help of a pack of city rats. She quickly sees for herself the dangers both rats and humans live with every day. She finds herself eventually becoming one of the pack, until her father finds her and reminds her what she has waiting at home for her.
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The Moore zombies are hungry and in search of dinner. Broheimer, Gothina, Kamper, and Baby Zom take the Moorevette out for a cruise through the countryside. The kids have to make a quick stop along the way, where they are seen by humans. Baby Zom is afraid, but her siblings know just what to do. Grab a bottle of ketchup and see what ends up on the dinner table!
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The Christmas Crusader is the story of a tiny squirrel named Pearl, telling her true life struggle to survive and how a squirrel learns to be a member of a family. As she grows Pearl receives a magical assignment and discovers the wonders of Christmas.Pearl's tale of survival and her imaginative future is story meant to be read to Pre-school and Elementary school Children by their Parents and Grandparents, so the lessons and traditions presented in...
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