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Hardback. Condición: Good. Random acts of kindness pictured on a paper quiltMinna and her classmates have been asked by their teacher, Mrs. Bloom, to work on a Kindness Project. Mrs. Bloom wants them to do and draw and share an act of kindness. Minna and her family do lots of kind things, but Minna can't decide which one is right for her project. Then she starts writing and drawing and cutting--and an idea for a paper quilt picturing many acts of kindness begins to take shape Important lessons about being kind to each other are depicted in NANCY ELIZABETH WALACE's charming artwork using origami, recycled paper, markers, crayons, and colored pencils.…

Paperback. Condición: Good. It's a cold, snowy night, and a big, soft bear sleeps soundly in his cave. A small hare wanders by, and since his ears are so cold, he snuggles up in the bear's cozy den. Before long, a fox comes along with the same idea. You may come in, says the hare, but don't wake up the bear As the night wears on, the nest of sleeping animals expands until a mouse with a cold curls up right in the bear's ear--and wakes him up with a loud sneeze Warm, playful illustrations and a repeating refrain make this bedtime book perfect for year-round reading. Patricia Wittmann (ilustrador).…

Hardback. Condición: Fair. Random acts of kindness pictured on a paper quiltMinna and her classmates have been asked by their teacher, Mrs. Bloom, to work on a Kindness Project. Mrs. Bloom wants them to do and draw and share an act of kindness. Minna and her family do lots of kind things, but Minna can't decide which one is right for her project. Then she starts writing and drawing and cutting--and an idea for a paper quilt picturing many acts of kindness begins to take shape Important lessons about being kind to each other are depicted in NANCY ELIZABETH WALACE's charming artwork using origami, recycled paper, markers, crayons, and colored pencils.…

Paperback. Condición: Fair. It's a cold, snowy night, and a big, soft bear sleeps soundly in his cave. A small hare wanders by, and since his ears are so cold, he snuggles up in the bear's cozy den. Before long, a fox comes along with the same idea. You may come in, says the hare, but don't wake up the bear As the night wears on, the nest of sleeping animals expands until a mouse with a cold curls up right in the bear's ear--and wakes him up with a loud sneeze Warm, playful illustrations and a repeating refrain make this bedtime book perfect for year-round reading. Patricia Wittmann (ilustrador).…

Hardback. Condición: Good. It's election time at Ratford College and the candidates from the Lizard and Gecko student clubs face some challenges if they want to get elected president. Certainly not helping matters is the arrival of a mysterious black ship off the shores of the island . . . and it's trying to pollute the beach The girls must use all their investigative skills to root out the connection between the ship and the campaign. The fates of the election and their beautiful island home is at stake>. Gilpin, Stephen (ilustrador).…

Hardback. Condición: Good.

Hardback. Condición: Good. KARATE CLAS SHOULD ALWAYS BE THIS EXCITING Karate class begins and students come together to practice their blocks and stances--from crescent kicks to front kicks to tuck roll stands. Dynamic black-and-white artwork of children bowing, kicking and sailing through the air contrasts with their brilliantly colored karate belts in this rhythmic read-aloud that explores the action and philosophy of karate. Thomson, Bill (ilustrador).…

Hardback. Condición: Very Good. KARATE CLAS SHOULD ALWAYS BE THIS EXCITING Karate class begins and students come together to practice their blocks and stances--from crescent kicks to front kicks to tuck roll stands. Dynamic black-and-white artwork of children bowing, kicking and sailing through the air contrasts with their brilliantly colored karate belts in this rhythmic read-aloud that explores the action and philosophy of karate. Thomson, Bill (ilustrador).…

Hardback. Condición: Very Good. Nguyen, Vincent (ilustrador).

Hardback. Condición: Good. Nguyen, Vincent (ilustrador).

Hardback. Condición: Good. Sarah Simpson is tired of being ordinary. The most unusual thing she has ever done is bite the dentist's fingers. So what can she do to be special? Trade names with her best friend? Eat snails and squid? When Sarah learns that her favorite Chinese restaurant might go out of business, she comes up with a plan. One that makes people want to say, Here comes Sarah Simpson and saves Wongs' Restaurant, too. In quintessential Phyllis Reynolds Naylor style, this delightful story speaks straight to the heart of kids as they struggle to define themselves.…

Hardback. Condición: Very Good. Sarah Simpson is tired of being ordinary. The most unusual thing she has ever done is bite the dentist's fingers. So what can she do to be special? Trade names with her best friend? Eat snails and squid? When Sarah learns that her favorite Chinese restaurant might go out of business, she comes up with a plan. One that makes people want to say, Here comes Sarah Simpson and saves Wongs' Restaurant, too. In quintessential Phyllis Reynolds Naylor style, this delightful story speaks straight to the heart of kids as they struggle to define themselves.…

Hardback. Condición: Good. A simple road map to the world of professional presentations What happens when you're asked to give a speech, professionally or personally? If you get nervous, start sweating, and hope it's all just a bad dream then you aren't alone, but you need help. Painless Presentations proves that speaking doesn't have to be painful, or even stressful. A speech is a means to giving great, helpful material to an audience and the speaker is the vehicle to achieve that goal. This simple-to-read book guides those just beginning their journey into the world of speaking. Painless Presentations teaches the Dozen Deadly Dangers to avoid and much more. Explains how to gather information and materials Details the structure of a presentation Describes uses of visual aids and vocal variety Demonstrates how to handle questions Painless Presentations offers wisdom derived from Lenny Laskowski's thirty-five-year speaking career, delivering more than 2,700 programs to clients in over 178 countries. It will give you no-sweat tips for delivering speeches that win over your audiences every time and teaches you that giving speeches doesn't have to be painful. Cox, Steve (ilustrador).…

Hardback. Condición: Very Good. A first airplane ride can be very exciting Watching planes take off and land, going through security, walking the jet way, finding the right seat, watching out the window as the plane taxis down the runway, and flying up high in the sky and then, at the other end, Grandma waiting with a hug Nancy Speir's acrylic illustrations deftly interpret the wonder and joy of a child's first plane-trip adventure. Speir, Nancy (ilustrador). …

Hardback. Condición: Good. A first airplane ride can be very exciting Watching planes take off and land, going through security, walking the jet way, finding the right seat, watching out the window as the plane taxis down the runway, and flying up high in the sky and then, at the other end, Grandma waiting with a hug Nancy Speir's acrylic illustrations deftly interpret the wonder and joy of a child's first plane-trip adventure. Speir, Nancy (ilustrador).…

Hardback. Condición: Good. The Twelve Days of Christmas is sung in churches, houses, and concert halls throughout the Christmas season. It would be hard to imagine a Christmas celebration without it. From the partridge in the pear tree to the five golden rings to the twelve drummers drumming, carolers enjoy taking turns singing different verses. Gennady Spirin's sumptuous paintings bring new life and spectacular beauty to this classic song, making it a gift to be treasured at Christmastime. An Illustrator's Note is included which addresses the song's origin and history. Spirin, Gennady (ilustrador). …

Hardback. Condición: Good. The great poet Basho lives in the woods and shares the cherries from his cherry tree with the local foxes. But one tricky fox becomes greedy--he uses his magic to turn three river stones into gold coins, and then tricks Basho into giving up all of the cherries. When the fox returns to gloat over his victory, he discovers that Basho is content. Wiser than the fox, Basho knows that a poem inspired by the beauty of the river stones is more valuable than gold. Oki S. Han's watercolors evoke ancient Japan in this sequel to the>New York Times bestseller>Basho and the Fox. Han, Oki (ilustrador).…

Hardback. Condición: Good. Halsey, Megan (ilustrador).

Hardback. Condición: Fair. Halsey, Megan (ilustrador).

Paperback. Condición: Good.

library. Condición: Acceptable. This is a former library/ rental copy with stickers, inserts, and markings.

Hardback. Condición: Good. Mourning, Tuesday (ilustrador).

Hardback. Condición: Good. On a hot summer day, a father and his little boy drive to the beach to spend a boisterous, fun-filled day together, swimming, building sand castles, eating food on the beach, looking for food, and hearing some colourful, 'razzamadaddy' music as the sun sets on their happy day and they return home. Yoshikawa, Sachiko (ilustrador).…

Hardback. Condición: Fair. On a hot summer day, a father and his little boy drive to the beach to spend a boisterous, fun-filled day together, swimming, building sand castles, eating food on the beach, looking for food, and hearing some colourful, 'razzamadaddy' music as the sun sets on their happy day and they return home. Yoshikawa, Sachiko (ilustrador).…

Paperback. Condición: Fair.

Paperback. Condición: Good.

Paperback. Condición: Good. Each spring, hundreds of thousands of horseshoe crabs crawl from the bottom of Delaware Bay to lay billions of pearly green eggs on the beaches. Their salty eggs provide a feast for scavenging coastal animals, but billions more are eaten by the flocks of shorebirds that stop to rest and feed each spring after flying north from their homes in South America. In recent years the horseshoe crab population has dwindled. In turn, the number of shorebirds that fly north each year has grown smaller. Illuminated with warm, detailed watercolors, Horseshoe Crabs and Shorebirds demonstrates the delicate relationship between these animals and is an excellent resource for ecology lessons, as well as a dramatic storybook for sharing. Cannon, Annie (ilustrador).…

Hardback. Condición: Good. On your mark.get set.COK The International Cookbook for Kids is packed with features that make cooking a snap: 60 classic recipes from Italy, France, China, and MexicoMore than 100 full-color photographs and illustrationsEasy-to-follow recipe formatKid-tested recipes ranging from appetizers to dessertsChef's tips discussing ingredients, nutrition, and techniqueSafety section discussing basic kitchen precautionsSpecial taco-party section.…

Hardback. Condición: Good. Minna, a creative bunny, wants to win the Community Recycling Calendar Contest. She knows a lot about recycling but just can't come up with the perfect idea for her poster. Minna's family helps her find inspiration as they share their own recycling efforts. The book's bright, bold cut-paper illustrations are enhanced by Wallace's use of recycled materials such as bubble wrap, envelopes, and wallpaper. With games, activities, and recycling suggestions, this book is destined to be read again and again.…

Hardback. Condición: Good. The Pinkwaters' lovable bear, Larry, attends dance classes - and that's when all the fun begins. This work includes pen-and-ink and coloured-marker illustrations which capture Larry's appealing personality as well as that of the other bears as they finally perform a ballet that's not likely to be forgotten. Pinkwater, Jill (ilustrador).…