Snowflakes look white but are actually clear! They are pieces of falling ice. Discover how snow forms and falls and how every snowflake is intricate and unique.
Snow! Cookies! Candy! Mouse loves snow days. When he's accidentally swept out the door and into the snow, Mouse has a blast ice-skating, sledding, and building snow animals-always just one step ahead of sly Cat. But above Mouse on a wire sit three cold birds who warn Mouse of Cat's approach. Now it is Mouse's turn to do something nice for his new friends.
'I absolutely love Snow Foal – it's so truthful, tender and touching. A book to read in a day and remember for a lifetime.' – Dame Jacqueline Wilson
The perfect children's book to curl up with and begin the new year.A beautiful and heart-wrenching middle grade debut for kids aged 9 to 11, full of love, healing, friendship and hope. Perfect for fans of Jacqueline Wilson's Tracey Beaker, Cathy Cassidy, Pax and Gill Lewis.
When eleven-year-old Addie goes to stay with a foster family on a remote Exmoor farm in the midst of a very cold winter, she is full of hurt, anger and a deep mistrust of everyone around her. Until one day, when she rescues a tiny wild foal from the moorland snow and Addie discovers that perhaps she’s not so alone after all.
And as adventure and unexpected friendship blossom, Addie is determined that both of them will know what is to be home again soon …
A beautifully written, warm read for anyone looking for a gorgeous family book to read together and to capture the imagination of young horse fans too.
Susanna Bailey divides her time between writing, freelance social-work, and lecturing in Creative Writing at Bath Spa University, where she also studied. Susanna wrote Snow Foal during her time at the same university where she drew much inspiration from her tutor, award-winning David Almond. Snow Foal has already been shortlisted for the Joan Aitken Future Classics Prize.
Snow leopards are big cats that live high up in the Himalayan Mountains. These spotted felines are powerful jumpers, leaping as far as 30 feet in one jump! Find out more about these elusive animals in this accessible read for young students.
Bebo Bear and Juan Toucan went to Central Park to play in the snow. They worked together to roll snow balls. They found bubblegum and a pencil to use for facial features. When Juan added snow on the back of their snow animal, Bebo realized he was adding wings, instead of legs. Together they built a snowbird!
Jacqueline Briggs Martin's Snowflake Bentley won a Caldecott Medal, a Parents' Choice Award, and was picked as an ALA Notable Book for Children. Listeners of all ages will cherish this beautiful story about a real man whose discoveries changed the way the world saw snow.
A snowy owl silently glides to an open tree branch. It waits and listens for prey to come near. Then, it swoops down to grab its next meal! In this low-level text, readers will discover how these birds thrive in the Arctic biome. Engaging text and a special graphic explore the snowy owl’s adaptations, while a profile and diet feature provide even more information about snowy owls. Readers will be impressed by the survival skills of these silent hunters!
What’s that blue-faced animal with the pushed-in nose? It’s a snub-nosed monkey! Beginning readers will learn all about these strange yet wonderful creatures in this delightful title. They will also learn basic information about snub-nosed monkeys, including where they live and the story behind their strange features. Each 24-page book features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The lively text, colorful design, and eye-catching photos are sure to capture the interest of emergent readers.
Join Snuggles The Bouncing Bunny, Kisses The Fashion Fox, and Hugs The Ballerina Bear as they plan an amazing 'Friendship Party' for all of their best pals!
Tickles The Turtle has been out of town on a business trip, and a Friendship Party is the PERFECT way to welcome him back home! But there’s one problem…
The 3 friends can’t seem to agree on what to do for the party!
But with the help of their friends Bernard The Skateboarding Beaver, Daisy The Dancing Dear, and Renaldo The Rambuctious Raccoon…they end up planning the perfect party that’s fun for everyone!
Snuggles, Kisses, And Hugs Have A Party is written by best selling author and Daddy-of-3, Mitche Graf, as well as his 7-year old daughter Sierra. The main characters are based on his 3 incredible kids, as well as guest entrances from a few other members of the family.
You’ll learn how putting your heads together to find common ground is the most fun solution for everyone, and how you might not always get things your way. Great lessons for all of us!
What kind of party do Snuggles, Kisses, And Hugs end up throwing for their friends? What decorations, music, and games do they pick? And how do they all agree?
Find out inside!
Endlich: Lilli lernt reiten! Sie kann gar nicht genug davon bekommen, mit dem Schimmel Merlin durch den Wald zu galoppieren. Auf dem Reiterhof merkt Lilli schnell, dass das Pferdeglück getrübt ist: Der Hof hat Geldsorgen, und das talentierteste Springturnierpferd Storm ist eigenartig aggressiv und nervös. Zum Glück kann Lilli das verzweifelte Wiehern des Hengstes verstehen! Storm wird von Jockey Egbert mit brutalen Methoden trainiert. Für den Hof ist jede Hoffnung dahin: Wenn Storm keine Turniere mehr gewinnen kann, muss der Hof schließen. Kann Lilli dem Pferd helfen, wieder Freude am Springen zu finden?
