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.
Thor’s hammer was stolen by the Frost King! In order to get it back, Thor and Loki must disguise themselves as the Frost King’s future bride. Will Thor be able to get his hammer back?
Eight-year-old Winnie and her two best friends Vanessa and Zoe, do everything together - until the two girls want to take up ballet and Winnie would rather continue their library-visit day. To preserve the friendship, Winnie tries to dance – and fails miserably. When she drops out, her friendships suffer. With help from her supportive Dad, Winnie resolves to try again and all three girls learn that they can have different interests and still be friends. A spirited and resourceful heroine, Winnie and her realistic adventures will have great appeal for newly- independent readers.A Live Oak Media audio production.
In this third adventure in the series about the spunky fourth grader, Winnie is struggling with what she’s “best” at. Zoe is the smart one, Vanessa is the actress – what is it that Winnie does that makes her special? As she works to uncover her true gift, Winnie deals with the complex emotions of jealousy, competition, and finally, self-acceptance, in this heartwarming story of friendship.
In these two books in the endearing series about the quiet, thoughtful Andy Shane, his relationship with pushy Dolores Starbuckle continues to be tested.
Andy Shane is NOT in Love: School is having a Culture Fair, and each student in the class has to create a display on an African country. Andy wants to do his display on Egypt – but so does Dolores. Will Dolores get her way, as she always does, or will Andy prevail?
Andy Shane and the Queen of Egypt: There’s a new girl in Andy Shane’s class – Lark. Andy likes her, and right away, the class decides that Andy is in love. Dolores, Andy’s best friend, is upset, especially when Andy writes LAB inside a heart. Is it a misunderstanding or does Andy Shane love Lark Alice Bell?
Paula Danziger’s beloved character is a second-grader just beginning her exploits in this playful series of early readers. In Get Ready for Second Grade, Amber Brown, Amber is excited and a little nervous about starting second grade. What if the new teacher doesn’t like her? With best friend Justin and her new bear backpack, Amber decides she’s ready for whatever happens – but is second grade ready for Amber Brown!? In Second Grade Rules, Amber Brown, the teacher announces a Clean Desk Award for those who deserve it, and Amber knows she wants one! However, one of Amber’s endearing flaws is her messiness. Her feisty determination shines through as she struggles with her neatness issues in this humorous look at a common classroom dilemma.
Boy, does Andy have troubles! His gerbils escaped and are scampering all over the basement. He's late for school and he sure doesn't want to give that boring Ms. Roman another excuse to call his parents. And he planned to ask his parents today if his good friend Tamika could live with his family until her parents fully recover from a terrible accident. It is definitely not a good day for gerbil troubles. And when Andy learns that his mother is pregnant, he knows he'll have to do some really fancy footwork if his family is going to make room for Tamika. If gerbils threaten to foul up his plan, his meddlesome sister, Rachel, could make matters even worse. It's a good thing for Andy that he's charming and full of bright ideas. As this first chapter book in a new series unfolds, it's clear the Russell household is in for more trouble--and lots of fun!
A Live Oak Media audio production.
Quatre jeunes garçons, modèles de sagesse et de bonne éducation, voient soudain surgir dans leur paisible intimité une jeune cousine endiablée et indisciplinée.
