T Is for Twin Cities: A Minneapolis/St. Paul Alphabet
This alphabet book brings together impressive sculptures, historical landmarks, famous people, and the natural beauty to showcase this thriving Minnesota region. Full color.
This alphabet book brings together impressive sculptures, historical landmarks, famous people, and the natural beauty to showcase this thriving Minnesota region. Full color.
Henry’s got trouble… bully trouble!
Henry loves playing soccer with his first-grade friends at recess – until Sam the second-grade bully shows up! Sam ruins every recess by teasing Henry and his friends and stealing their soccer ball. Henry tells Mr. McCarthy about Sam, but his teacher can’t help him, and neither can his mom. Henry’s got to find his own way to show Sam he’s not afraid of a bully – and that sometimes even an enemy can become a friend. With cheery art and a memorable story, favorite author Nancy Carlson helps young readers tackle one of school’s toughest challenges.
What’s the surprise?
Just before Valentine’s Day, Henry and his classmates discover mysterious heart-shaped box on their teacher Mr. McCarthy’s desk. Who’s it for? As the students spy on Mr. McCarthy, they see him talking to the playground monitor, smiling at the lunch lady, and eating with the French teacher! How many girlfriends does Mr. McCarthy have? When Henry finally asks Mr. McCarthy just who that heart-shaped box is for – the class gets a big Valentine’s Day surprise!
Nancy Carlson’s trademark humorous text and candy-colored illustrations showcase just how sweet Valentine’s Day can be.
It’s the first big snow of the winter, and Harriet can’t wait to enjoy it. But her mother threatens to spoil the day when she insists that Harriet take along her little brother, Walt. Walt, Harriet knows, has a real knack for messing things up. However, it’s one thing for Harriet to criticize her brother, but quite another when George starts picking on him! Brothers and sisters everywhere will understand exactly how Harriet feels in this sparkling story with a familiar twist.
When George hit a fly ball, Harriet just had to catch it. Back and back she ran, her eyes glued to the ball, her concentration so total that she never noticed when she came to Mrs. Hoozit’s garden – until she fell down right on top of Mrs. Hoozit’s prize dahlia. Should Harriet confess? Readers of all ages are likely to recognize Harriet’s battle with her conscience and surrender their hearts to her.