stories in rhyme

Pete the Cat and his animal friends welcome Gus the Platypus, who discovers his own special talent.

"Pete the Cat wants to go to sleep, but his animal friends want to stay up and play"--Provided by publisher.

Using "The House That Jack Built" rhyme scheme, a young girl plants a seed and follows its journey from sprout to vine to the final fruit which she then uses to bake a pie. Includes information on pumpkins and a pumpkin pie recipe.

"A celebration of the winter season, from tasty treats and snowball fights to holidays and spending time with family"--Provided by publisher.

"Celebrate the holidays in this funny story about animals, Christmas, and ugly sweaters!"--Back cover.

"This upbeat picture book--a companion to Ride, Roll, Run: Time for Fun!--follows the nine children from the first book as they help plan a big, musical block party . . . features instruments from all around the world including the agogo, banjo, daegeum, djembe drums, double bass, erhu, maracas, piano, steel drums, and trumpet . . . illustrations depict the joy of dancing, playing music, and feasting with neighbors and friends"--Provided by publisher.

"Celebrating community and friendship, this lively rhyming picture book follows children as they play their way through their culturally diverse neighborhood"--Provided by publisher.

When a little girl's sister tells her that mermaids are not real, she sets out to prove her wrong.

Emily Snook is a whiz in the kitchen. But when she enters an international cooking contest and meets the competition, her hopes of winning deflate like a botched souffl(c). Everyone is older, taller and in serious doubt of her cooking capabilities! A classic underdog story, Emily Snook: The World's Smallest Cook reminds readers of the power of determination and a willingness to take risks. With the encouragement and support of her favorite sous chef--her grandpa--Emily tackles each cooking catastrophe that threatens her chance of winning. From utensils that are too big to counters too high, Emily Snook takes on the challenges of being the tiniest contestant, proving to everyone that being small doesn't mean you can't do it all. Told with rhythmic rhyme and incorporating vibrant, kid-friendly illustrations, this story will delight young readers who enjoy crafting culinary creations of their own. It's a great choice for story-time at the library or for enhancing classroom discussions about perseverance and positivity, and of course, for reading with grandparents throughout the year.

"Readers to try to guess what object is hiding inside the box on each spread. . . Features tactile textures and lift-the-flaps throughout"--Provided by publisher.