Three Hens and a Peacock
Title | Three Hens and a Peacock PDF eBook |
Author | Lester L. Laminack |
Publisher | Holiday House |
Total Pages | 32 |
Release | 2017-04-18 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 1561459976 |
A hilarious read-aloud favorite about some foolish farm animals who decide to trade roles—and discover just how hard it is to do someone else's job, from award-winning author Lester L. Laminack and celebrated illustrator Henry Cole. The Tuckers' farm is a peaceful place where everyone has a job and no one complains. That is, until a hapless peacock falls off the back of a passing truck and stirs things up. Soon, customers are flocking to the farm to see what all the fuss is about. But the hens don't like the newcomer getting attention while they do all the hard work. When a wise old hound sees the problem, he helps orchestrate a job swap. What follows is the riotous tale of three hens who get in way over their feathered heads, and one very distressed peacock who just can't figure out how to lay an egg. Lester L. Laminack has created a comical look at envy, finding your strength, and what happens when we underestimate the value of others' work. Henry Cole's delightful illustrations heighten the story's humor and will have readers of all ages laughing out loud.
Colorful Peacocks
Title | Colorful Peacocks PDF eBook |
Author | Deborah Underwood |
Publisher | First Avenue Editions |
Total Pages | 36 |
Release | 2007 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 0822565072 |
Discusses the habits and characteristics of peafowls.
The King of Bees
Title | The King of Bees PDF eBook |
Author | Lester L. Laminack |
Publisher | Holiday House |
Total Pages | 18 |
Release | 2024-04-16 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 1682636755 |
A gentle intergenerational tale for young readers about the importance of patience and the fascinating work of beekeeping, from award-winning author Lester L. Laminack and celebrated illustrator Jim Lamarche. Henry wants nothing more than to be like his Aunt Lilla and work with the beehives on their Lowcountry farm. He watches her every day, working hard outside in her bee suit, but what amazes him the most is her ability to communicate with the bees. Henry feels certain he can, too. Then one day, Aunt Lilla tells him the bees are preparing to leave the hive and may leave the farm entirely. Henry believes it is up to him to communicate with the bees and convince them to stay, before it's too late. An author's note includes additional information about bees and bee conservation.
Save the Crash-test Dummies
Title | Save the Crash-test Dummies PDF eBook |
Author | Jennifer Swanson |
Publisher | Holiday House |
Total Pages | 240 |
Release | 2019-09-03 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 168263180X |
Jump in the driver's seat for this entertaining, STEM-filled tour of the history of car production and the science and engineering that makes cars safe. Cars take us to work. To school. To soccer practice. To the grocery store and home again. Can you imagine a world without them? It's not so easy! One of the reasons we can use cars so much in our everyday lives is because they are safe to drive. But that hasn't always been the case. If it weren't for the experiments conducted over decades that involved all kinds of crash test volunteers―dead, alive, animal, or automated―cars as we know them might not be around. And then how would you get to school? Filled with historical photographs, graphics and humorous illustrations, this nonfiction book from science educator and award-winning author Jennifer Swanson will appeal to lovers of all things that go and readers who are interested in getting under the hood and seeing how things work.
The Perfect Pet
Title | The Perfect Pet PDF eBook |
Author | Margie Palatini |
Publisher | Harper Collins |
Total Pages | 41 |
Release | 2003-04 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 0060001089 |
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Just Plain Fancy
Title | Just Plain Fancy PDF eBook |
Author | Patricia Polacco |
Publisher | Doubleday Books for Young Readers |
Total Pages | 41 |
Release | 2014-09-24 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 0307974715 |
A charming picture book set in an Amish community, by the beloved storyteller Patricia Polacco. Naomi lives with her farming family in an Amish village in Pennsylvania. As part of her household chores, Naomi looks after the chickens with her little sister, Ruth. One day Naomi and Ruth find an abandoned egg near the road. Naomi decides this special egg must be hatched. And when it is, it's plain to see that this is no ordinary chick! The girls keep the chick, named Fancy, a secret . . . until the day of their family's community working bee. On this day, Naomi is to receive a white organdy cap, an Amish tradition, as a reward for her hard work and responsibility. But on this day, too, Fancy the chick decides to introduce himself to the community! The results are a sheer delight, pure and simple. Accompanied by Patricia Polacco's beautiful artwork, this story of discovery and growing up will stay in the hearts of all who turn its pages.
Trevor's Wiggly-Wobbly Tooth
Title | Trevor's Wiggly-Wobbly Tooth PDF eBook |
Author | Lester L. Laminack |
Publisher | Peachtree Publishers |
Total Pages | 40 |
Release | 1998 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
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The hilarious, heartwarming tale tells the story of an anxious boy and a very loose tooth. Trevor, the last in his class to be a member of the Missing Tooth Club, finally has a wiggly tooth. Each day he proudly shows his friends how it wiggles more and more. But each friend in turn cautions him about the scary ways a loose tooth can be pulled out-from fingers to string to pliers. Trevor wants his tooth to come out, but he doesn't want someone to yank it out. When Grandma Sally shows his class how to make old-fashioned taffy, Trevor learns there are also fun ways to pull a tooth! With a delightful twist at the end that hints at the cyclical nature of life, Lester Laminack's humorous story captures the anxious joy that each child experiences with his or her first loose tooth. Kathi McCord's whimsical illustrations bring Trevor and his classmates to life and gently encourage young readers to experience the delight and excitement in reaching this childhood milestone.