books and reading

"A thoughtful group of writers, editors, philosophers, librarians, archivists, and literary critics from Canada, the US, France, England, South Africa, and Australia contemplate the state of literature in the twenty-first century"--Publisher website.

Nightly, the members of a bear family that values books and reading share a personally inscribed book and a cookie with Baby Bear to celebrate milestones and memorable days in his life. Includes a recipe for honey oatmeal cookies.

Stink and his friends try to earn money to buy the latest book in the Nightmare on Zombie Street series and go to the book release party.

When Luke Watson turns into a werewolf for the third time, he and his parents are moved to Scream Street, where they and other "unusual lifeforms" are trapped unless Luke and his friends can find six powerful relics hidden by the founding fathers before sinister landlord, Sir Otto, does.

One week after arriving on Scream Street, Luke Watson is even more determined to find the six relics that will let him return home, but he and his friends must first face problems with the vampires' vital blood supply and with raging sewer rats.

Presents a discussion on how to understand symbolism in literature, discussing the appearance of journeys, eating, drowning, rain, violence, sex, illness, geography, Christ figures, and other signifiers, and how to see patterns the way literature professors do.

Through careful explanations and insightful analysis, readers will learn about the e-book device's development, how it works, its impact on society and likely future uses.

"Princess Violet is plain, reckless, and quite possibly too clever for her own good. Particularly when it comes to telling stories. One day she and her best friend, Demetrius, stumble upon a hidden room and find a peculiar book. A forbidden book. It tells a story of an evil being -- called the Nybbas -- imprisoned in their world. The story cannot be ture -- not really. But then the whispers start. Violet and Demetrius, along with an ancient, scarred dragon, may hold the key to the Nybbas's triumph...or its demise."--Provided by publisher.

Cat tries to read the story of Little Red Riding Hood aloud, but Dog keeps interrupting with silly questions.

"Carter Lewis is having trouble making it through "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow," so his cousin Isabelle suggests that he use his uncle's virtual reality machine to enter into the book as a character--and meet the Headless Horseman up-close and personal"--Provided by publisher.