Colorful graphics, oversized photographs, and short, engaging sentences draw reluctant readers in to the fascinating life of popular singer Justin Bieber! This book introduces readers to Bieber’s childhood, family, educational background, rise to fame, and future plans. From his start on YouTube to signing a record deal, readers will learn about Bieber’s passion for music and his drive to succeed as a pop star. Bieber’s many hours spent practicing and performing, as well as his work with famous singers, such as Usher, is covered. Also covered are his albums My World and My World 2.0, his concert tours, and his hobbies off the stage. Features include table of contents, maps, “Did You Know” facts, a “Snapshot” page with vital information, a glossary with phonetics, and an index. Big Buddy Books is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.
Flower Girl is a story about a girl called Cherry who is made by magic from the flowers of an enchanted blossom tree. With hair as pink as petals and a pet butterfly called Bud, she is a little bit different to everyone else! At school, she tries hard to fit in, but that’s when things start to go wrong. She has to learn to be kind, honest and strong, or she will vanish back into the blossom petals again. When she is put to the ultimate test, can Cherry find the courage to be herself, be a true friend and save losing everything she loves, forever?
A modern day fairytale, inspiring a love towards nature, told in short, engaging chapters with beautiful illustrations by the talented Rebecca Harry.
From Michael Rosenblum, the bestselling author of Happily Ever Always: A Guide to Personal Transformation, Security, Confidence, and Healthy Self, comes a debut book for beginning readers. This ageless story introduces us to a caterpillar named “Fear”. Fear is afraid of everything – the other critters who share the garden, lightning storms, being bullied and making new friends. A chance encounter with a wise butterfly named “Faith” helps Fear find the courage within to experience the world in a bolder and more joy-filled way. Rosenblum’s message for children is simple yet profound: fear is just faith turned inside out.
This glorious biography of Maya Angelou's life - from her traumatic childhood through her work as a freedom fighter and her triumphant rise as a poet - is a powerful tribute to a phenomenal woman.
Even though nobody else believes that Jessica is real, Ruthie knows she is. But when the first day of school arrives, what will happen to Jessica? As usual, Kevin Henkes perfectly captures the child's perspective and delivers a story that is reassuring and delightful.A Live Oak Media audio production.
Chester always eats the same things for breakfast, double-knots his shoes, and gets out of bed on the same side, and so does his best friend Wilson.
Then Lilly moves into the neighborhood.
Everything she does is different, and at first Chester and Wilson don't like her. It isn't until Lilly's differences save them from bullies that they begin to realize that sometimes being different can be a good thing.
A ListenUp Audiobooks production.
In this heartwarming story, Bailey discovers that being too little to go camping with his older brother and sister doesn't have to mean feeling left out, when his mother and father bring the camping trip home for him!
A Live Oak Media audio production.
Inspired by warm memories of childhood visits to family farms, Wendell Minor celebrates the furry, feathered and wooly animals that inhabit a arm. Playful, descriptive verse provides fascinating and fun facts about the various animals, and bold, beautiful paintings give young animal lovers adorable images of what it's like to be down on the farm.A Live Oak Media audio production.
A little boy planted a carrot seed. His mother says, "I'm afraid it won't come up." His father and his big brother agree. At first, it seems they're right. But the little boy knows better. So, every day, he pulls up weeds and waters the ground until - one day - just as the little boy knew it would, something very special happens. This is a story with a very special message.A Live Oak Media audio production.
In this most recent book in the popular series, Andy Shane hopes to win for best-decorated bike in the hometown parade. As usual, Dolores adds to the stakes since she also has her eye on the prize. Once again endearing characters, an engaging story and bubbly illustrations unite in a highly satisfying chapter-book experience for beginning readers.
A Live Oak Media audio production.
The fun of a snowball fight, the joy of making snow angels, the thrill of sliding down a snowbank, the wonder of falling snow -all are experienced by young Peter during one snowy day in the city.A Live Oak Media audio production.
When proper Cousin Annie comes to visit, Henry isn't too sure how she'll react to big, drooly Mudge-and is pleasantly surprised to discover that she and Mudge have something in common: a talent for Frisbee!
A Live Oak Media audio production.
