In pursuing his escaping bird, Jake discovers he has acquired the power of flight, which leads him to amazing experiences amid the birds outside.

Flying Jake

Smith, Lane

Children's Books

Atheneum

All the children are small and all the pets are big in a dream world in which a small girl swims in her cat's pool of milk and "night children" follow their dogs to the bone gardens. Reprint.

The Big Pets (A Puffin Book)

Animals

Puffin

A whimsical tribute follows a young boy's refusal to wear his new glasses and his doctor's listing of all the variety of people--and things--that benefit from glasses. Reprint.

Glasses (Who Needs 'Em?) (Picture Puffins)

Growing Up & Facts of Life

The Happy Hocky Family

The author of Glasses (Who Needs 'Em?) introduces young readers to the whimsical world of the happy Hocky family--Baby Hocky; his brother Henry, who chases his sister with a dead spider; and Holly, who awakens her brother with a tuba blast. Reprint.

Humor

When the Hocky family moves into an old house in the country, they quickly discover that they fit right in as they use the neighbor’s rooster as their alarm clock, build the squirrels a feeder, and make pretty bouquets with their own plants. Reprint.

The Happy Hocky Family Moves to the Country

Free standard shipping - After reading this comical book, you too will fall victim to the math curse - the habit of viewing all aspects of your daily life in terms of a math problem. This story follows a girl as she begins to recognize the mathematics all around her, like if she has 30 minutes until the bus comes, but needs 10 minutes to get dressed, and another 10 to brush her teeth, will she make it to the bus on time? Guide your students through fun and functional word problems theyll want to solve with this captivating book. Hardcover, 32 pages. Grades 1-3.

Math Curse

Scieszka, Jon

scholastic

The doctor says "You need glasses." "No Way," says the boy. I'll look like a dork." But everyone and everything wears glasses! Little worms, pink elephants, and Hong-Kong-Flu bugs are only the beginning. It's amazing what you miss by not wearing your glasses! (taken from back cover)

Glasses Who Needs 'em?

Scholastic. Inc.

The Big Pets

Two-time Caldecott Honor author/illustrator Lane Smith tells a whimsical story about a little rabbit searching for the best gift for someone very special.\nA thoughtful little Rabbit sets out to find the perfect gift for his Nana. He knows she will love anything he brings her but Rabbit wants this gift to be extra special. As he travels on his quest, Rabbit encounters an assortment of creatures-a crow, a smiling full moon, a stickler (whatever that is), a big fish, and a volcano. Each is certain they offer the best advice but nothing they suggest seems right for his Nana. It's not until Rabbit reaches the highest peak, that he finds exactly what he's been searching for.\nThe award -winning illustrator of bestsellers including Penguin Problems and Giraffe Problems, brings originality and gentle humor to a story that parents and grandparents will be sharing with their children for years to come.\nFrom School Library Journal\nPreS-Gr 2-A quirky and lovely ode to the unconditional love of grandparents and the unexpected delights and challenges of going on a quest. Little Rabbit wants to get his nana a gift, even though it isn't a hare holiday or even her birthday. When Crow tells Rabbit of a perfect gift, Rabbit decides that a quest is in order. Like every good quest, the end result isn't that important, but rather, it is about the interesting encounters along the way and the acquired knowledge. Here, Rabbit meets a stickler, the moon, a whale, and a volcano, all who give him suggestions for a perfect gift. In addition to engaging thoughtfully with the strangers, Rabbit is brave and persistent, even if he does eat part of the gift he finds-a carrot! Rabbit's epiphany comes right at the end when he notices that Nana's house is surrounded by carrots. Smith has a flair for creating phrases that spark a reader's imagination. These may feel cryptic to younger children, but will inspire discussion during read-aloud sessions, and beautifully convey the meandering path of all truly authentic quests. The illustrations are at times moodily atmospheric, and at others, enveloping with comfort. VERDICT Perfect for story hours, for creative writing lessons, and for discussions of intergenerational love.-Sally A. Jamesα(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

A Gift for Nana

Random House Studio

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Flying Jake

The Big Pets (A Puffin Book)

Glasses (Who Needs 'Em?) (Picture Puffins)

The Happy Hocky Family

The Happy Hocky Family Moves to the Country

Math Curse

Glasses Who Needs 'em?

The Big Pets

A Gift for Nana

A Gift for Nana