Family Reader

This story is a gem representing the delightful stories from the Indian subcontinent which capture the simple essence of everyday life in India. The simple pleasures of life indicate a time gone by before the advent of cellphones and Facebook, a time which almost stood still, a time when children could revel in the rain, make paper boats and race them down a drain, play marbles and generally pass time.

Nick and Teresa's family are getting boxes out of the attic as they get ready to decorate for Christmas. They find an old, dusty box that no one remembers… until they open it and Dad remembers one of his childhood Christmases. The surprise in the box and the song that goes along with it make for very special holiday as Dad shares his favorite childhood toy with his children. A story of family and Christmas wonder.

Empieza un nuevo curso y, mientras va creciendo el bebé en la barriga de mamá, la familia Butterfield empieza a planificar unas navidades especiales.

El hermano de tío Vez se presenta por sorpresa en casa de Mattie. Si ya de por sí la vida en casa de los Butterfield es algo caótica, con esta visita inesperada lo será todavía más. Cuando el hermano de tío Vez se marcha, les deja un regalo de despedida sorprendente…Nada más y nada menos que un billete de avión para todos para ir a Australia a visitarlos.

In this young learners’ adaptation of his adult memoir Dear America, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and undocumented immigrant Jose Antonio Vargas tells his story, in light of the 12 million undocumented immigrants currently in the US.

《三字经》《百家姓》《千字文》是千百年来流传最广的幼儿启蒙教材，俗称“三、百、千”。…… 《三字經》《百家姓》《千字文》是千百年來流傳最廣的幼兒啟蒙教材，俗稱「三、百、千」。

Arthur and his pals can't wait for the next book in the Scare-Your-Pants-Off series, until they learn that a parents' group is trying to ban the popular books. The gang learns about standing up for what's right as they get help from a surprising source.

It feels as if it's going to be a long season for Arthur as he struggles to sharpen his baseball skills. But before it's all over, he learns an important lesson about teamwork.

Dean Bob and Lou Tweet can't wait to perform in the first-ever Bonefish Street Elementary School Pet Show. They've practiced their performances over and over again, and together with their pets, they're ready to shine! But it looks like their families, the Tweets, who are neat, and the Bobs, who are slobs, aren't going to make getting to the show easy. What will happen when the Tweets and Bobs have a showdown before the show? And what if all that fighting makes Dean Bob just a little nervous for his performance?

No one thinks one or two snowflakes will amount to anything. Not the man with the hat or the lady with the umbrella. Not even the television or the radio forecasters. But one boy and his dog have faith that the snow will amount to something spectacular, and when flakes start to swirl down on the city, they are also the only ones who know how to truly enjoy it.

Hugo has to choose who to stay with while his mum’s having a baby. Who will care for him and his dog Henry the best? Will it be Granny? Mrs Mariposa next door? Or Uncle Jack?

In a heartwarming first-person account, dePaola retells his experiences at home and in school when he was a boy. 26 Fairmount Avenue is full of humor, drama, suspense and just the day-to-day ups and downs of a little boy's life.

This is the charming story of a small girl and the family members she lives with, as she playfully charts them just the way a child learning to count might do.

The gang is so excited when they get coveted tickets to the BINKY concert. And now, Arthur is in for the chance of a lifetime. But will he realize that not sharing the excitement with his friends will make for a hollow experience?

In the sixth book of the Calendar Mysteries, Bradley, Brian, Nate and Lucy are getting ready for Father's Day. They've decided that strawberry jam from the Pintos' strawberry patch would be a great gift. But something or someone has been taking bites out of the strawberrys! Polly the Pony, Pal and the dog, and the twins' brother Josh are all suspects. If the kids can't protect the strawberry patch from the mystery chomper, they might be in a real jam!

At school she's called 'Wimpy Wendy', but Wendy isn't afraid of Slinky, Grandpa's snake.

Join Gem as he introduces his family. There are many feelings, emotions, and faces that we experience daily. This book seeks to assist our family to become more comfortable with their feelings. Have you ever felt or met any of these feelings before? Be sure to check in at the end with Gem, when you reach the end.

Understanding Covid-19 with Your Family: Staying Home is Book 2 in the Understanding Covid-19 series. Book 2 focuses on introducing emotional factors and life tragedy to children with regards to the pandemic and losing family to sudden life events. Book 2 also focuses on family bonding and addressing the stresses of staying home with your family during the Covid-19 shutdown.

When you do not know what I am, then I am something. But when you know what I am, then I am nothing. What am I? A brain teaser! Brain teasers have been around for thousands of years. Even in this age of video entertainment, brain teasers continue to be popular among kids and adults alike because they have some unbeatable benefits.

Stanley's never alone in the Lone Star state. Stanley Lambchop can't wait to visit Texas and hang out with his brother, Arthur, and friends Carlos and Eduardo. Between jamming onstage at a rock concert and horseback riding in the desert, Stanley is flying high! But when a mysterious truck starts following them, the fun comes to a halt until a showdown at the Alamo reveals all. Is Stanley ready to face his fears with his friends by his side?