He really just likes to liven things up at school -- and he's always had plenty of great ideas. When Nick learns some interesting information about how words are created, suddenly he's got the inspiration for his best plan everÉthe frindle. Who says a pen has to be called a pen? Why not call it a frindle? Things begin innocently enough as Nick gets his friends to use the new word. Then other people in town start saying frindle. Soon the school is in an uproar, and Nick has become a local hero. His teacher wants Nick to put an end to all this nonsense, but the funny thing is frindle doesn't belong to Nick anymore. The new word is spreading across the country, and there's nothing Nick can do to stop it.
I Can Read Books are the premier line of beginning readers encouraging children to learn-and love-to read. Featuring award-winning authors and illustrators, I Can Read Books offer a full spectrum of entertaining stories for every stage of a child's reading development.
Now the beloved characters and adventures from this popular line of books come to life with I Can Read Book and CDs. Each package includes a best-selling beginning-reader storybook and a lively audio recording featuring:
Word-for-word narration
Music and sound effects
One version with turn-the-page signals
One version of uninterrupted reading
I Can Read Books are the premier line of beginning readers encouraging children to learn-and love-to read. Featuring award-winning authors and illustrators, I Can Read Books offer a full spectrum of entertaining stories for every stage of a child's reading development.
Now the beloved characters and adventures from this popular line of books come to life with I Can Read Book and CDs. Each package includes a best-selling beginning-reader storybook and a lively audio recording featuring:
Word-for-word narration
Music and sound effects
One version with turn-the-page signals
One version of uninterrupted reading
There's nothing like a best friend ...Frog and Toad, those famous pals, are beloved by generations of children. Their every adventure is filled with the magic of true friendship, whether they're telling ghost stories, searching for a lost button, or eating too many cookies. This captivating audio collection features all four of the Frog and Toad books, read with humor and charm by award-winning author Arnold Lobel. CONTENTS:Frog and Toad Are FriendsFrog and Toad All YearFrog and Toad TogetherDays with Frog and ToadFrog and Toad are good friends, with each other and with generations of children. They have lots of fun together, whether trying to fly a kite, searching for a lost button, eating too many cookies, or telling ghost stories. Read in their entirety by author Arnold Lobel, these award-winning children's stories will tell listeners of all ages something about the nature of friendship and kindness.
Hop, hop! Is that a frog or a toad jumping down on the ground? Many people have trouble telling these lookalikes apart! In this title, simple text and bright photos introduce the physical and behavioral differences between frogs and toads. A side-by-side comparison feature summarizes and reinforces the content. Young readers will be amphibian experts in no time!
John Langstaff's classic version of a 400-year-old Scottish ballad that tells the tale of the courtship of Mr. Frog and Miss Mouse. FAVORITE FOLKS SONGS DVD compilation includes a new version with digitally restored picture and lively bluegrass music performed by Jack Sundrud and Rusty Young.
Some farms are up in the hills ... or down long, winding lanes ... but Silver Street Farm is different - it's right in the middle of a town! It's winter and the residents of Lonchester are struggling against the Big Freeze. School is closed, and Meera, Karl and Gemma are delighted. But there's no time to play. Many people in Lonchester find themselves stuck without food. However, with the help of a stranded Russian Ballet company, their sled dog, Boris, and some friendly police dogs, the Silver Street kids come to the rescue of all those in trouble!
Fun in every season! In winter, Tex and Indi build a snowman. In autumn, they try to put the leaves back on the trees. In summer, Tex and Indi go to the beach and build a sandcastles. At the end of spring, Tex and Indi's class make memory books. Stories by Lissa Rovetch.
The Secret Seven are siblings Peter and Janet, and Jack, Barbara, Pam, Colin and George. Together they are The Secret Seven - ready to solve any mystery, any time - in Enid Blyton's classic series of 15 mystery novels.
In book fifteen, the Seven are determined to help out. They are very fond of Tolly and his sick horse, Brownie.
They need to find Tolly and Brownie somewhere to hide out - somewhere that dangerous horse thieves will never find. But where?
First published in 1963, this audio download contains the original text and is unabridged.
(P) Hodder Children's Books 2013
A child has fun running and eating a cinnamon bun in the warm sun. This simple story for beginning readers teaches the 'un' sound through rhyming text and bright, original illustrations. Additional features to aid in comprehension include a word list for review, a note to parents and educators, and an introduction to the author and illustrator.
