Craftivity

Craftivity
Author: Tsia Carson
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 228
Release: 2006-10-10
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 0060841303

From the creators of the hugely popular craft site, Supernaturale.com, comes a hip and funky compendium of new DIY projects that reshape, reuse, and redefine the concept of "handmade," moving away from country–cutesy, granny craft into utilitarian craft art for the 21st century. Got a pile of extra buttons and don't know what to do with them? Make a cool bracelet. Need some pillows for your new couch, and have a bunch of old wool sweaters? Turn those sweaters into felt! Knitting, felting, leather tooling, glass and metal work––it's all here. CRAFTIVITY is filled with 60 amazing DIY projects that make the most of what you have by taking old stuff and turning it into functional, breathtaking art.

Creepy Pair of Underwear!

Creepy Pair of Underwear!
Author: Aaron Reynolds
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 46
Release: 2017-08-15
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 148147670X

From the celebrated team behind Creepy Carrots!, Aaron Reynolds and Caldecott Honor winner Peter Brown, comes a hilarious (and just a little creepy) story of a brave rabbit and a very weird pair of underwear. Jasper Rabbit is NOT a little bunny anymore. He’s not afraid of the dark, and he’s definitely not afraid of something as silly as underwear. But when the lights go out, suddenly his new big rabbit underwear glows in the dark. A ghoulish, greenish glow. If Jasper didn’t know any better he’d say his undies were a little, well, creepy. Jasper’s not scared obviously, he’s just done with creepy underwear. But after trying everything to get rid of them, they keep coming back!

Ten on the Sled

Ten on the Sled
Author: Kim Norman
Publisher: Union Square & Co.
Total Pages: 28
Release: 2011-06-28
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1402795823

Author Kim Norman (Crocodaddy) and illustrator Liza Woodruff have whipped up a rollicking, jolly, snow-filled adventure! In the land of the midnight sun, all the animals are having fun speeding down the hill on Caribous sled. But as they go faster and faster, Seal, Hare, Walrus, and the others all fall off…until just Caribous left, only and lonely. Now, a reindeer likes flying-but never alone, so…one through ten, all leap on again! An ideal picture book for reading-and singing along with-over and over.

Creepy Carrots!

Creepy Carrots!
Author: Aaron Reynolds
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2012-08-21
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1442453095

In this Caldecott Honor–winning picture book, The Twilight Zone comes to the carrot patch as a rabbit fears his favorite treats are out to get him. Includes audio! Jasper Rabbit loves carrots—especially Crackenhopper Field carrots. He eats them on the way to school. He eats them going to Little League. He eats them walking home. Until the day the carrots start following him...or are they? Celebrated artist Peter Brown’s stylish illustrations pair perfectly with Aaron Reynold’s text in this hilarious picture book that shows it’s all fun and games…until you get too greedy.

The Amazing Turkey Rescue

The Amazing Turkey Rescue
Author: Steve Metzger
Publisher:
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2007
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780545014205

Even though it is almost Thanksgiving, turkeys Ollie, Cassie, and Wing return to Farmer Joe's farm to save the hens from a prowling fox.

Cloudette

Cloudette
Author: Tom Lichtenheld
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 16
Release: 2016-04-12
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1627795014

Cloudette, the littlest cloud, finds a way to do something big and important as the other clouds do.

First Grade Jitters

First Grade Jitters
Author: Robert Quackenbush
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 38
Release: 2010-06-22
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0060776323

Here is the story of a young boy who is about to enter first grade and doesn't know quite what to expect. Will his friends be there? Will he have to know how to read and spell? What if he can't understand anything his teacher says? Looks like a case of first grade jitters! Robert Quackenbush and Yan Nascimbene tell a reassuring story that is sure to chase away those jitters for any soon-to-be first grader.

The Jelly Donut Difference

The Jelly Donut Difference
Author: Maria C Dismondy
Publisher: Cardinal Rule Press
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2020-09-01
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 1735345121

Leah and Dexter are brother and sister but they don't always get along. Will Leah and Dexter learn to put their differences aside and join forces for good? Could small, random acts of kindness in the community really make a big impact for all ages?Find out how the ooey, gooey jelly donuts in this story become a delicious testament to the power of kindness, caring and generosity. Great book with a GREAT LESSON! &★&★&★&★&★ "Our 2nd grade class loved this book because it taught us a good lesson about being kind. The story was realistic and we thought of ideas of how we could be kind to others. The book taught us about sharing and caring. We recommend this book for all kids to read." – Verified Amazon Review The best book for teaching kindness and empathy. The Jelly Donut Difference by award-winning author Maria Dismondy also carries message of sibling rivalry, the power of community and inclusion. This book comes with a free Reader's Companion, complete with discussion questions, lesson plans and activities for children to go beyond the book. Download your copy direct from the publisher website.

Pink!

Pink!
Author: Lynne Rickards
Publisher: 'The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc'
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2020-12-15
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1499486545

Pink! is a heartwarming story about learning to be different. Patrick wakes up one morning to find he’s turned pink overnight. But boys can’t be pink! Rejected by his friends, poor Patrick runs away in search of new pink playmates. He crosses oceans where he finds some pink flamingos, but will he ever fit in with them? Patrick soon learns that friendship is never black and white, but that real friends will accept you just as you are.

Memoirs of an Elf

Memoirs of an Elf
Author: Devin Scillian
Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2014-09-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1627537759

It's Christmas Eve and Spark Elf has the very important job of keeping Santa Claus on schedule as he travels the globe in 24 hours delivering presents. Small in stature with pointy ears and stopwatch in hand, Spark lets Santa know it's time to go. He programs the GPS while the other elves secure the toy bag and check the Nice list. Little known fact: We don't even bring the Naughty list with us. Six hours into the trip Santa, sleigh and crew begin to fall behind--so many cuddly doggies to pet and extra cookies to eat. The jolly group makes up time in Brazil and soon find themselves back at the North Pole. Their work is done. But wait, there's something left in the bag--but it isn't a present at all--it's a family dog! Well known fact: Santa gives things away. He does not take things! Momma Claus comes to the rescue with a plan to get the dog back to his family. Can Santa return the family's beloved pooch in time to keep their Christmas merry?