Clever book about a town where everything revolves around ten
This book is brought to you by the number 10! I loved this book for celebrating my tenth anniversary. It was so clever how the author took the concept further and further.
A great book to practice counting and rhyme
This was a fun book to read for my tenth anniversary! This book counts up to ten.
The animals of Australia stand up to the bully
Dingo learns a lesson (from the animals that he has been bullying) to be less selfish.
A great bedtime story!
Kids love this story where the animal children trick their animal parents so they can stay up later.
Follow these instructions for fun!
Even before you open this book, author Hervé Tullet is providing directions for you to "press here" on the big yellow button. Each page provides either the result of your action or another instruction to follow. Simple illustrations bring activity, anticipation, and imagination to your reading experience and...FUN! This is a great book to share with your favorite toddler.
From Vietnam to Alabama
Ten-year-old Hà lives in Saigon with her mother and brothers and prays for the well being of her father, whom she has never known. She looks forward to the riping of a papaya on her papaya tree in the yard. Life is not easy, but it can be understood. The Vietnam War causes Hà and her family to flee Saigon and immigrate to Alabama. A new culture and language face Hà and her family. Will she be able to adapt? Will bullies keep her from blooming in her new home? Read this novel written in verse to share in Hà's experiences, both familiar and foreign.
A difficult day
We've all had bad days where eveything goes wrong from the moment we get up until we fall alseep. Toddlers and those who spend time with them will recognize the outbursts that occur on bad days in this book. If it is a good day while reading this book, the humor will be appreciated. If it's a bad day, at least there is comfort in knowing we are not the only one having a bad day. This book is a worthy winner of the 2012 Roald Dahl Funny Prize.
It's turkey time!
If you're interested in turkeys facts, want a good rhyming story to read, or would like to listen to the author sing the accompanying song -- check out this book! Nature enthusiasts, hunters, and turkey eaters all will enjoy this good read.
