A determined 12-year-old girl bikes across the country in this quirky and charming debut middle grade novel.
Introverted Bicycle has lived most of her life at the Mostly Silent Monastery in Washington, D.C. When her guardian, Sister Wanda, announces that Bicycle is going to attend a camp where she will learn to make friends, Bicycle says no way and sets off on her bike for San Francisco to meet her idol, a famous cyclist, certain he will be her first true friend. Who knew that a ghost would haunt her handlebars and that she would have to contend with bike-hating dogs, a bike-loving horse, bike-crushing pigs, and a mysterious lady dressed in black. Over the uphills and downhills of her journey, Bicycle discovers that friends are not such a bad thing to have after all, and that a dozen cookies really can solve most problems.
This magical story begins on an island far away where an imaginary friend is born. He patiently waits his turn to be chosen by a real child, but when he is overlooked time and again, he sets off on an incredible journey to the bustling city, where he finally meets his perfect match and-at long last-is given his special name: Beekle.
New York Times bestselling and award-winning author and illustrator Dan Santat combines classic storytelling with breathtaking art, creating an unforgettable tale about friendship, imagination, and the courage to find one's place in the world.
Bentley is about to board a rocket for the trip of a lifetime.
His friends however are not allowed to join him as they are 'different'
Inspiring Children to Accept Each Other teaches children about diversity and inclusion.
Children, and adults alike, should:
- celebrate individuality
- embrace our differences
- accept one's abilities and not focus on their disabilities
- recognize and respect diversity and
- promote inclusivity
Too short, too tall, curly hair, no hair, dark skin light skin, walking or wheeling,
Children will see themselves through the diverse characters known to Bentley as 'his friends'.
A great conversation starter for parents, teachers, and educators, Inspiring Children to Accept Each Other reinforces the importance of being different,
and that we all matter and we all belong.
Children's favorite kindness advocate, Bentley, is faced with a decision to follow his dream or stand by his friends.
A great gift for any child wondering why they are different, or why they were not included, or that may perhaps question their self-worth.
Recommend by psychologists as a great story to share with children with special needs that reinforces their belief that they are important just as anyone else.
What happens when the bully becomes the victim?
Bentley and his friends are on route to the Annual Fair when they hear a fuss at the back of the bus. A crowd has gathered around Toby the elephant, pointing fingers, making fun of him, even calling him 'Tubby', when the bus finally stops, his glasses are taken from him
Surprised at this behavior Bentley assures Toby that this will be dealt with.
Spending the day at the fair, A cry for help is heard in the distance.
Will Bentley and the others offer their help? or should they just keep on searching for Tobys glasses?
A sensitive and difficult topic to discuss, children will learn:
- different types of bullying
- the importance of being kind
- that they have a voice and can be heard
- how to be a good friend
And who better to address it than the most adorable hippo, and your friend, Bentley.
A loud knock at the front door has Bentley startled. Who could it be?
Bentley answered and saw Jaxon the monkey so excited rambling on not making any sense. Racing ahead pointing in the distance, Bentley follows this silly monkey.
A large crowd has gathered making it impossible for Jaxon to see what the fuss is all about.
Sprinting to the front of the line, Jaxon is stopped and directed to the back of the line by the ticket agent. Frustrated, Jaxon looks around, waiting for the right moment. Determined, he makes a mad dash.
Inspiring Children to be Patient teaches:
- the importance of waiting your turn.
- understanding the meaning of being patient
- identifying ways to stay calm.
- respecting others around
Bentley has his hands full with this hyperactive, loveable little monkey with ADHD The illustrations and expressions will have you giggling in this entertaining and inspiring story. Children will be able to relate to the characters whether they have ADHD or not.
The fourth in the Inspiring Children Series, this makes a wonderful gift for any occasion, and a great addition to classrooms, libraries, and daycare facilities.
Do your children sometimes feel overwhelmed and want to just give up?
Unfortunately, it is human nature for our inner negative talk to get the best of us and lead us to think that we cannot do something, even though we know we can.
On this adventure Bentley and his friends meet children that have special needs. Listening to them talk about their own struggles, Bentley and the others reveal that they too have challenges. The children are all surprised. Looking out through a hospital room window is Julia, a sad little girl having treatment and wishing she could be outside with her friends. Bentley spots her and comes up with a plan to cheer her up
A heart-warming story of resilience, friendship, strength, courage, and love
Children will learn:
- that not all disabilities and challenges are visible
- to accept each other despite their special needs
- to celebrate one's abilities and not focus on their disabilities
- that with the help of friends, anything is possible
- no matter how difficult things are, to never stop believing
His biggest and most important lesson is convincing Julia, a little girl in a hospital room to Never Give Up, and that a bad day is not a bad life.
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An adorable, imaginative hippo dreams of going to the moon!
But he'd also like a caring friend to play with.
Skipping to his own beat, Bentley the hippo is stopped in his trails when he is 'clunked' on the head with a banana thrown by Jaxon, a silly monkey.
Jaxon doesn't know how to share or how to be a good friend.
- Instead of saying hello, he throws bananas!
- Instead of kindly sharing his food, he throws bananas!
- Instead of saying goodbye, he throws bananas!
Luckily for Jaxon, Bentley takes the time to teach him a valuable lesson on how to share and what it means to be a true friend.
When Jaxon realizes how good it feels when his new friend, Bentley shares, he can't stop himself from showing kindness and sharing too!
A perfect lesson-in-disguise for children of all ages.
A must-have book for home and classrooms.
Be prepared to fall in love with this bubbly hippo!
Bonza Bingle and his little sister Becky are always finding new adventures. Here are 7 great bedtime stories! The first story sees Bonza and Becky help a little bird with no beak. Can the children make a beak for the little bird?
Next, the night before Christmas, the children find themselves helping wrap lots of presents in Santa's Workshop at the North Pole.
And what happens when their little dog Booma finds a Magical Flying Suit buried in their garden? Will the children be able to fly high up through the clouds in the special suit? What about the baby fish Bonza finds struggling in a tiny rock pool at the beach? How could the children possibly find themselves riding through the waves on the back of a huge shark?
In another story, a visit to the Fire Station with his Childcare Group sees Bonza end up driving a huge red fire engine! Will Bonza be able to save a little dog called Boo Boo? When the children are having fun with their friend Buster Bonkers there's big trouble ahead when Buster throws a plastic Yummy Chummy wrapper onto the footpath. Who is the Ginny Bird and what lessons will the Ginny Bird have for the children?
Bonza and Becky love visiting their Nanna and Pa at the farm. This story sees the children have to come up with a very special plan to help their little dog Booma when he becomes trapped in a muddy paddock with a very angry big bull!
Whatever the adventure children everywhere now have the chance to join Bonza and Becky and let their imagination run wild.
Nothing is impossible and no challenge too difficult when children allow their imagination to run free.
'Ellie Meets The New Baby' addresses the challenges children face when a new baby comes into the family. Ellie has to deal with the new baby taking all of her mother’s time and affection until she realizes that she can help and share the experience with her mother.
Far away in a distance place in Düsseldorf, Germany Hannah and Fynn became residents of Düsseldorf Orphanage for Children. The orphanage was cruel to all the children who had lived at the orphanage. Many of the babies were tied to their crib and left unattended and unfed to starve. Many of the babies had learned to silence their Voices and no longer cried because they learned that there was no point in crying because the nurses at the orphanage would come and attend to their needs. The infants and children who were unable to feed themselves by the caregivers of Düsseldorf Orphanage for Children often at times were left to starve because their caregivers refused to feed them.
A true classic, a search for America's soul is given the reading of a lifetime by one of America's finest actors -- two-time Academy Award winner Jack Lemmon. Floating on a raft down the Mississippi with Jim, an escaping slave, Lemmon's Huck finds adventure, danger and a cast of characters who are both menacing and hilarious.
Produced in a simple manner that allows imaginations to soar, Mark Twain's marvelous, enduring wit will charm the entire family. Destined to become an instant classic, this audiobook will help introduce your entire family to the unique pleasure of classic literature.
