When astronaut John Baker comes down with measles his two kids, Cindy and Bob, volunteer to take his place on a moon mission. Reluctantly John’s boss agrees and Cindy and Bob are off the moon. Upon their return to earth they are given a medal by the boss.
When astronaut John Baker comes down with measles his two kids, Cindy and Bob, volunteer to take his place on a moon mission. Reluctantly John’s boss agrees and Cindy and Bob are off the moon. Upon their return to earth they are given a medal by the boss.
Highlights presents A Typical Boy? written by Katherine Follett. Tim and Alex are best friends. But when Tim joins the football team, they both wonder if their friendship can survive. It seems to Alex that Tim is being a stereotypical boy who only cares about sports and winning. Tim thinks that Alex is being a typical girl who gets mad for no reason. They finally talk it over and decide to accept that they can like different things and still be friends.
Indi gets upset when Tex runs through the pile of leaves she's raked. As the anger escalates and they start pushing one another, Dad steps in to help. Everyone takes a deep breath and the twins talk to one another and the conflict is resolved.
Tex and Indi make heart-shaped cookies for Gran and Poppy for Valentine's Day. When Mom is ready to put the cookies in a box she discovers Charlie in the box.
For decades Value Tales has been one of the most popular children's picture book series for children. In simple language Value Tales are stories based on the true lives of real men and women from various places, cultures and times. The stories ask children to imagine how a real person's life from the past is like their own. Now collected in one volume, #1 New York Times Bestselling author Spencer Johnson tells of the lives of Harriet Tubman, Helen Keller, Louis Pasteur, Will Rogers and Confucius to inspire young readers to be their best. Imagine the past--envision your future.
Included stories:
THE VALUE OF BELIEVING IN YOURSELF -- Louis Pasteur
THE VALUE OF HELPING -- Harriet Tubman
THE VALUE OF HONESTY -- Confucius
THE VALUE OF DETERMINATION -- Helen Keller
THE VALUE OF HUMOR -- Will Rogers
Join everyone's favorite hippo, Fiona, and all her loveable animal friends for their first heartwarming Christmas adventure through the zoo to find the answer to the question, "What's Christmas?" This fun and whimsical audiobook is perfect for fans of Fiona (and hippos) everywhere!
A follow-up to the New York Times bestselling Fiona the Hippo picture book comes A Very Fiona Christmas!
It's Fiona the hippo's very first Christmas, and the zoo is sparkling with holiday spirit. When the adorable little hippo asks her friends, "What's Christmas?" they set out to show her all the wonders and excitement of the season. With each new experience Fiona lets out a snort, wiggles her ears, and asks, "Is THIS Christmas?"
Amidst the snow, twinkling lights, mistletoe, and stockings, Fiona ends up meeting a little critter who helps her discover the true meaning of the holiday: Love. Snuggle up with your little ones and join Fiona and her adorable animal friends for a heartwarming holiday romp through the zoo.
A Very Fiona Christmas:
Stars the one and only Fiona the hippo, the worldwide internet sensation and star of the Cincinnati Zoo, who through her spunk and fighting spirit overcame all odds when she was born six weeks prematureIs Fiona's first Christmas adventure and the perfect holiday audiobook for children and Fiona fans of any age
With all the excitement of Christmas approaching, it's no surprise that Marley, the lovable pup with a nose for trouble, wants to get in on the action. Anticipating his very first snowfall and Santa's arrival, Marley jumps in to help his family every way he can. But Marley, being Marley, always ends up on the wrong side of right. It's not long before he tears down the twinkle lights, attacks a chain of paper snowflakes, and mistakes the Christmas tree for . . . well . . . his very own indoor bathroom. Will Marley's good intentions ruin everything before Christmas begins? Or will he manage to share some Christmas magic with his family after all?
This follow-up to the #1 bestselling Bad Dog, Marley! delivers a heartfelt holiday story with many hilarious Marley mishaps along the way
One day, the King and Queen of a fairy kingdom receive an unfamiliar gift. That gift is a little daughter who is unlike anyone else in the kingdom. They all love her and celebrate her arrival. But then, a Shadow crosses the land and places a curse upon the little daughter, causing her to be different, delayed, unable to speak or walk. Three magic fairies try to overcome this curse by giving gifts to the girl. But the curse can only be broken when the girl herself discovers her unique powers. An unfamiliar twist on a familiar fairy tale, Laura Loyola wrote this story for her daughter Emma, who has an extremely rare disease. Laura hopes this story expresses the value of every child and conveys to Emma, and children like her, that they are a gift to the world. See www.spumitaem.com
From the author of Drag Teen, a startling novel about the complexities of identity -- and of truth.
Marley doesn't just want to be labeled The Gay Kid, but he doesn't have much else going on. He doesn't have any hobbies. Or interests. He's the only kid he knows without a passion . . . until Christopher comes to town. He's smart, cute, gay, and . . . the son of the country's most famous, most bigoted television evangelist.
Marley and Christopher immediately spark -- and become inseparable. For a month, it's heaven. Then Christopher's parents send him to a Pray Away the Gay program, which leads to even worse things. Hurt and outraged, Marley tells a very big lie -- and then has to navigate its repercussions.
