Seasons! The Timbertoes work hard at the end of the season. They decorate their house for spring. In autumn, they build a leaf pile. The Timbertoes get ready for winter. Stories by Rich Wallace and Marileta Robinson.
Outdoor activities! While camping the Timbertoes, look at the stars. Pa, Tommy, and Mabel go fishing. The family sees a meteor shower. Tommy goes to find a pumpkin for Ma. Stories by Rich Wallace and Marileta Robinson.
Nature! The Timbertoes make maple syrup. Tommy plays outside. Pa makes a telescope to look at the moon. The Timbertoes set out to forage nuts. Stories by Highlights for Children, Brian Berndt, Rich Wallace, and Marileta Robinson.
Animals! The Timbertoes try to protect their garden from hungry animals. The Timbertoes copy an otter. A goat rings the porch bell. Tommy hears peeper frogs for the first time. Stories by Rich Wallace and Marileta Robinson.
Wild Animals! A bird uses the thread from Tommy's hat to build a nest. While on a family trip, the Timbertoes see a moose. The Timbertoes hear a mysterious noise, while camping. Summer is even making the animals hot. Stories by Rich Wallace and Marileta Robinson.
In order to provide English learners with extensive reading pleasure, it consists of jewels that span the East and West, from literary works of famous writers such as Aesop's fables, Andersen, Shakespeare, and picture brothers to traditional fairy tales from all over the world.
Town Mouse visits her friend Country Mouse. Town Mouse finds that she likes her own home best. Then Country Mouse visits Town Mouse. Town Mouse finds that she likes her own home best. Town Mouse and Country Mouse decide they can still be friends despite being different.
In this classic folktale, the town mouse leaves the city to visit his cousin, the country mouse. He makes the town seem like a wonderful place where the food is bountiful and delicious. The country mouse agrees to go to the town with his cousin, but he soon finds out what a dangerous place the town can actually be. Is eating well worth this much trouble? With large font, dialogue, and engaging illustrations, children will have an enjoyable reading experience while learning how important it is to appreciate the things that we have in life.
The Junglies take a train ride to the beach with their friend Jungle Man.
As usual, there is never a dull moment with the Junglies and soon the train is out of control on a one-way track to disaster! Will the friends be able to stop the train? Will they get to the beach safely or will the trip end in disaster?
This story teaches young readers about teamwork.
This story is part of the 'Junglies' series of stories. The 'Junglies' stories are about the adventures of five jungle animals and their game warden friend.
Each 'Junglies' story can be used to introduce children to the topics of 'endangered species' as each species of animal represented by a character has at least one subspecies which is endangered. 'unity in diversity' can also be introduced to children as the animals are best friends despite being different.
Jungle Man has decided to treat the Junglies and take them to the beach.
They meet at the station and board the train. Kiki wants to learn to drive the train and Jungle Man gives him a quick lesson on how to drive a train.
Kiki asks if he can drive the train when they leave the station and Jungle Man agrees. But, as is usually the case, Kiki soon turns the ride into a nightmare.
The friends find themselves on a runaway train and have to work to try and save themselves and the train! Will this be their last adventure or will they stop the train in time to avoid a disaster?
This Junglies story teaches children about teamwork and problem solving,
All the Junglies stories can be used to teach children about endangered species and unity in diversity as well.
Celebrate thirty years of Percy the Park Keeper and his animal friends with this funny story in the classic series from award-winning author and illustrator Nick Butterworth!
Percy the park keeper is planning a treasure hunt. All his animal friends are to follow a trail of clues around the park and the first one to reach the end will find the treasure! The animals are so excited they can’t wait for the hunt to begin!
Includes a surprise fold-out page!
More than 9 million Percy the Park Keeper books sold, worldwide!
