Synopsis: **As read on BBC Radio Four** Uplifting, joyous, hopeful - a novel about late love and second chances, shortlisted for the Costa First Novel Award and winner of the Paul Torday Memorial Prize 'A moving tribute to friendship and love, to the courage of the ordinary, and to starting again' RACHEL JOYCE, author of Miss Benson's Beetle 'Full of grace and humanity' Sunday Times ________________________ This story begins with a letter From a…

Synopsis: Brimming with things to find, count and talk about, this charming picture book provides hours of puzzle-solving fun. Spot crabs in a rock pool, whales on the horizon, shoals of fish in a coral reef and sunken treasure on a deep-sea dive. Excellent for encouraging concentration and attention to detail, as well as reinforcing counting skills - all in a playful, informative way.

Synopsis: "Young viewers will find the fuzzy menagerie endearing, and they'll giggle through the rollicking kitty hunt" -- Bulletin for the Center for Children's Books You can spot one moost, two crabs, and three bugs, but where's the cat? Young readers will delight in learning their numbers while counting through a menagerie of brightly colored felt animals. And on every page, there's a mischevious hidden cat! Learning to count made fun with animals…

Synopsis: Ten crunching caterpillars in the bright sunshine. One fell asleep, so that lift ... nine, etc.

Synopsis: Did you know that recycling just one glass bottle saves enough energy to power a computer for 25 minutes? Find out many more fascinating facts that will help you to reduce, reuse and recycle. Packed with fantastic photographs, amazing facts and fun activities, this book is a grea tintroduction to recycling.

Synopsis: Count the twinkly stars as they disappear in this enchanting bedtime tale.

Synopsis: “Good morning, class. Today we are going to learn about Earthlets. They come in four colours. Pink, brown, black or yellow… but not green.” In this way Dr. Xargle, our friendly alien teacher, begins to teach his class about humans and babies.This is an hysterically funny book, with a particularly wry look at our natural methods and practices in bringing up babies: look out for the “egg-mangle”—will you ever want to eat it again?

Synopsis: The traditional alphabet jump-rope rhyme introduces youngsters to new friends from around the world, from Alex and Angie in Alabama to Zelma and Zoe in Zambia, in a fun-filled rhyme that includes letter clues hidden in whimsical full-color illustrations.

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Synopsis: Who is that feathered friend strolling through the forest? It s Big Red Riding Hood and he is bringing some food to his sick granny. But a hungry Cookie Monster is following Big Red! Ut-oh, will the hungry monster get Big Red Riding Hood s treats? Find out in this funny tale! Turn to the last page to find the picture key! You can follow along in your book with or without the page turn cues.CD includes: Introduction / Big Red Riding Hood Song /…

Synopsis: The Way I Act explores thirteen ways of behaving. The friendly verses and bold illustrations convey many positive ideas of how to act in a variety of situations. In the companion book, The Way I Feel, children learned that feelings come and go and simply are. A little older now, they are ready to think about the ability they have to control how things turn out. Like The Way I Feel, this book is ideal for children with autism. (Ages 4-9)

Synopsis: Disney's Storytime Treasures Library, Volume 1.Pumbaa and TimonThought that Simba was no fun,'Cause since their pal became a kingHis work was never done.Then they found out for themselvesHow good it feels insideTo have a job to call your own,One you can do with pride.

Synopsis: Russ, a five-year-old with Down syndrome, visits his uncle's firehouse and gets to help with the daily chores.

Synopsis: Featuring a fast tab index system, the Leap Through Time series examines how some of the most fascinating locations in the world change through time. This volume focuses on an Ancient Egyptian pyramid.

Synopsis: The farm animals think about what they can give Mrs Wishy-Washy for her birthday. Includes teacher's notes. Suggested level: junior.

Synopsis: Imagine a perfect day, when everything goes just right. Alicia is having just that sort of day. It is her birthday, and we are joining her on her journey through her neighborhood, as her family, friends, and neighbors do their part to make her day a happy one. The familiar scenes will leave every urban kid excited about his or her next birthday.

Synopsis: Do you know a young person who tends to argue or give excuses when you are trying to correct behavior? Or a student who misinterprets praise and compliments?Teach them the social skills “how to accept feedback” and “how to give and receive compliments” using a kid-friendly story with a lesson that enriches social emotional learning.This entertaining story follows RJ as he goes about his day doing the things he enjoys, such as blowing bubbles,…

Synopsis: Shimmer the sharing fairy shows mouse how much fun sharing can be.

Synopsis: When Cade and his family find out their ice cream order was paid for by another patron, they continue paying it forward, and so starts the discussion of random acts of kindness. Cade takes this idea and runs with it, showing unexpected kindness to others. But when Cade's dad would like him to donate some of his own toys, he has a hard time. Will Cade be able to learn the importance of being kind to others, even when it isn't easy? Find out in…