Rhino Who Swallowed a Storm
Title | Rhino Who Swallowed a Storm PDF eBook |
Author | LeVar Burton |
Publisher | Reading Rainbow |
Total Pages | 36 |
Release | 2014-10-07 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 0990539512 |
Actor and longtime educational advocate LeVar Burton has had more than 30 years' experience speaking directly to children about grown-up situations, and The Rhino Who Swallowed a Storm is a story that helps ease the fears and worries of a young childMica Mouse lost her house in a terrible storm, and now she trembles when the weather turns rough. She's not so different from other children who've experienced something very disturbing in their life or heard about tragic or frightening events in the news. Mica's father tells her the story of a brave blue rhinoceros who learns how to get through rough times with friendship, helpers, love, and by "feeling your feelings." LeVar Burton has poured a lifetime of experience storytelling to children into The Rhino Who Swallowed a Storm, and the result is more than a bookâit's a manual for finding the light in the midst of dark times.
Toys in Space
Title | Toys in Space PDF eBook |
Author | Mini Grey |
Publisher | Knopf Books for Young Readers |
Total Pages | 32 |
Release | 2013-05-14 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 0307978478 |
A very silly (not-too-scary) story about losing a beloved toy. That summer night, the toys were left outside. . . . For the very first time, the Wonderdoll, the helpful wind-up robot, the thoughtful green dinosaur, and the rest of their plucky gang lie in the grass, gazing up at the stars. But one star seems brighter than the rest. As it grows bigger and bigger, the toys realize it may not be a star at all! Soon they're venturing into the unknown, traveling by spaceship, where they meet a lonely alien in need of help, and some friends. From ever-inventive, award-winning author-illustrator Mini Grey comes a hilarious and heartfelt new adventure: a motley group of toys left outside in the garden become true friends and brave heroes--in space!
Sylvia's Spinach
Title | Sylvia's Spinach PDF eBook |
Author | Katherine Pryor |
Publisher | Lerner Publishing Group |
Total Pages | 32 |
Release | 2018-08-01 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 1430132566 |
Sylvia Spivens always says no to spinach. But one day Sylvia's teacher gives her a packet of spinach seeds to plant for the school garden. Overcoming her initial reluctance and giving the seeds a little love and patience, Sylvia discovers the joy of growing food and the pleasure of tasting something new.
Little Scoot
Title | Little Scoot PDF eBook |
Author | Rebecca Kai Dotlich |
Publisher | Astra Publishing House |
Total Pages | 34 |
Release | 2021-04-13 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 1635923794 |
A tiny tugboat overcomes her fears of a turbulent storm to save a stranded barge in this timeless tale of persistence. When faced with a tough challenge, Little Scoot only tries harder. Sent into a gathering storm to rescue a barge that's run aground, Little Scoot is tempted to turn around. But though she's scared of the squall, she perseveres through thunder, lightning, blustery winds, and swamping waves, reminding herself "Little Scoot never quits!" This triumphant tale is a testimony to the power of determination.
Hey-Ho, to Mars We'll Go!
Title | Hey-Ho, to Mars We'll Go! PDF eBook |
Author | Susan Lendroth |
Publisher | Charlesbridge Publishing |
Total Pages | 40 |
Release | 2018-02-06 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 1580897444 |
Perfect for STEM and space storytimes, this musical mission to Mars will have young astronauts singing along as they learn the science of space travel. Explore the science behind a trip to Mars, from launch to landing on the Red Planet. Set to the tune of "The Farmer in the Dell," this jaunty journey follows five adorable, bobble-headed astronauts as they learn how to bathe in zero gravity, grow veggies in space, and entertain themselves on the six-month trip. Even the design of the book defies gravity, as text and art float free on the page, encouraging readers to turn the book sideways and upside-down.
Clifford and the Big Storm
Title | Clifford and the Big Storm PDF eBook |
Author | Norman Bridwell |
Publisher | Turtleback Books |
Total Pages | 0 |
Release | 1995-04 |
Genre | Dogs |
ISBN | 9780785759287 |
When a hurricane strikes while Clifford and Emily Elizabeth are having fun visiting her grandmother at the beach, Clifford the big red dog knows just what to do to keep everyone safe.
Whimsy's Heavy Things
Title | Whimsy's Heavy Things PDF eBook |
Author | Julie Kraulis |
Publisher | Tundra Books |
Total Pages | 34 |
Release | 2013-09-24 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 1770494030 |
Whimsy's heavy things are weighing her down. She tries to sweep them under the rug, but she trips over them. She tries to put them in a tree, but they fall on her. She even tries to sail them out to sea, but they always come back. Eventually Whimsy decides to deal with the heavy things one at a time... and a surprising thing happens. With exquisite illustrations and delightfully simple text, Whimsy's Heavy Things is a sweet story about changing the things that weigh us down into the things that lift us up.