A troll, a witch, and a ghost compete to see who can scare the little girl who is new to the their neighborhood, but her courage and kindness defeats them all.
Told in rhyming text, a majestic pine journeys from Norway to become London's Christmas tree. Includes a historical note explaining the annual tradition.
Superworm's bug friends attempt to free him from the clutches of Wizard Lizard who, having heard of Superworm's wondrous and heroic deeds, captures him and forces him to dig for treasure.
A clever mouse uses the threat of a terrifying creature to keep from being eaten by a fox, an owl, and a snake--only to have to outwit that creature as well. Presented in Spanish.
A clever mouse uses the threat of a terrifying creature to keep from being eaten by a fox, an owl, and a snake-- only to have to outwit that creature as well.
"From a bat and its baby to a frog and its twenty-five tadpoles, each intricately cut flap reveals new creatures for your readers to name and count. . . . [Includes] rhymes, peekaboo holes, and a surprise search-and-find element"--Back cover.
"World War Two has been declared and the Chivers children are sent to the safety of the countryside. They are delighted to be brought back home when it looks like the Germans aren't going to invade after all. But the air-raid siren goes off and this time it's frighteningly real. This . . . play brings Manchester [England] during the Second World War and its people to life, and provides a variety of opportunities for school classes to explore both historical and literacy topics in an involving and creative setting. Also includes . . . tips on staging and costume"--Provided by publisher.
"The Smeds (who are red) never mix with the Smoos (who are blue). So when a young Smed and Smoo fall in love, their families strongly disapprove. But peace is restored and love conquers all in this happiest of love stories. There is even a gorgeous purple baby to celebrate!"--OCLC.
