Wake Up Do, Lydia Lou!

Wake Up Do, Lydia Lou!
Author: Julia Donaldson
Publisher: Macmillan Children's Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2021-01-07
Genre:
ISBN: 1529042534

A little ghost wants to give Lydia Lou a scare, but she is a very deep sleeper! Maybe his noisy friends can help? From ghosts booing to cats mewing, will anything wake up Lydia Lou...

Wake Up Do, Lydia Lou!

Wake Up Do, Lydia Lou!
Author: Julia Donaldson
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2013
Genre: Children's stories
ISBN: 9781447209577

Will anything wake Lydia Lou?A little ghost tries to give Lydia Lou a scare . . . but he can't even wake her up. So he fetches his noisy animal friends to help: Mew! Moo! Too-whit too-whoo! Wake up do, Lydia Lou! Will anything ever wake her? A gentle and playful bedtime read from Julia Donaldson, the author of The Gruffalo,, and prize-winning illustrator Karen George. Wake Up Do, Lydia Lou! is full of fun sounds which children will love to join in with time and time again.

Quick, Barney, RUN!

Quick, Barney, RUN!
Author: Pip Jones
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Total Pages: 35
Release: 2018-07-03
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0571339190

It's raining, it's pouring. And Daddy is snoring. Mummy is working. Oh, EVERYTHING'S BORING. What can Ruby Roo do on a rainy day? Use her imagination! This jaunty, thrilling rhyming text sees these two intrepid explorers jet off to the jungle in their cardboard seaplane, and swing through the exotic pot plant canopy . . . encountering some strangely familiar characters on their way! Packed with humour, colour and adventure - and with tons of 'clues' for children to spot - this is the latest picture book sensation from Pip Jones and superstar illustrator, Laura Hughes.

Freddie and the Fairy

Freddie and the Fairy
Author: Julia Donaldson
Publisher: Macmillan Children's Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2021
Genre: Fairies
ISBN: 1529042526

Written by Julia Donaldson, the author of The Gruffalo, and illustrated by Karen George, Freddie and the Fairy is a delightfully witty, rhyming tale with a subtle message about hearing impairments. Freddie wants nothing more than a pet, so when the fairy Bessie-Belle offers to grant his wishes, he knows just what to ask for. But Bessie-Belle can't hear very well and Freddie tends to mumble, which means the wishes aren't turning out as planned! Whatever can they do? Luckily the Fairy Queen is on hand to help.

I Miss My Grandpa

I Miss My Grandpa
Author: Jin Xiaojing
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 41
Release: 2019-09-03
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0316417866

A 2019 New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book For fans of Ed Young and Peter Sis, this breathtaking picture book, from LBYR's first Emerging Artist Award Winner, Jin Xiaojing, is the perfect read for anyone who has lost a loved one. A young girl has never met her grandpa. He passed away before she was born, but she misses him every day. She often wonders...what did he look like? Grandma says: His face was shaped like the moon, his mouth was good at telling stories, and his hair was as curly as a bird's nest. With the help of her grandma and the rest of her loving family, will this young girl be able to imagine her grandpa's face in her mind--and feel the love that he shared with others?

Live Before You Die

Live Before You Die
Author: Daniel Kolenda
Publisher: Charisma Media
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2013-01-08
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1621360369

Whether your journey takes you to the mission field or medical school...whether you become a construction worker, stay-at-home mom, businessman, teacher, chef, or pastor—YOU can experience the wonder of God’s will for your life and live His adventure for you. It’s time to go for it!

The House That Lou Built

The House That Lou Built
Author: Mae Respicio
Publisher: Yearling
Total Pages: 242
Release: 2019-07-09
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1524717975

"If this book were a house, the rooms would be filled with warmth, family, and friendship." --Erin Entrada Kelly, author of the Newbery Medal winner Hello, Universe; The Land of Forgotten Girls; and Blackbird Fly A coming-of-age story that explores culture and family, forgiveness and friendship, and what makes a true home. Perfect for fans of Wendy Mass and Joan Bauer. Lou Bulosan-Nelson has the ultimate summer DIY project. She's going to build her own "tiny house," 100 square feet all her own. She shares a room with her mom in her grandmother's house, and longs for a place where she can escape her crazy but lovable extended Filipino family. Lou enjoys her woodshop class and creating projects, and she plans to build the house on land she inherited from her dad, who died before she was born. But then she finds out that the land may not be hers for much longer. Lou discovers it's not easy to save her land, or to build a house. But she won't give up; with the help of friends and relatives, her dream begins to take shape, and she learns the deeper meaning of home and family. AN NPR BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR A KIRKUS REVIEWS BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR "Equal parts girl-heart, muscle and know-how for today's reader. Endearing to the end." --Rita Williams-Garcia, Newbery-Honor-and-Coretta-Scott King -Award-winning author of the National Book Award Finalist Clayton Byrd Goes Underground "Warm, funny and affirming. As we get to know Lou, her extended Filipino family, and friends, the door opens into her life and, ultimately, her home." --Lisa Yee, author of the Millicent Min trilogy, The Kidney Hypothetical, the DC Super Hero Girls series, and other books "There couldn't be a hero more determined, resourceful or lovable than Lucinda Bulosan-Nelson. Her big dream of a tiny house is irresistible." --Tricia Springstubb, author of Every Single Second, What Happened on Fox Street, Moonpenny Island, and the Cody series "I fell in love with Lou and her wonderful extended family. This story may be about a tiny house, but it has an enormous heart." --Kate Messner, author of The Exact Location of Home

My Pet Star

My Pet Star
Author: Corrinne Averiss
Publisher: Orchard Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2020-05-19
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781408353639

A magical story about the importance of kindness. When a little girl finds a lost star, she takes it home and cares for it, just like a beloved pet. She reads it stories, makes it special snacks and tucks it into bed at night. The more she cares for the star, the brighter it glows. Until, one day, it's time to let go ... A heartfelt story about caring for others, from BAFTA award-winning writer and CILIP Greenaway-nominated author Corrinne Averiss. Perfect for sharing at bedtime.

I'm Super Dino

I'm Super Dino
Author: Steve Metzger
Publisher: Cartwheel Books
Total Pages: 32
Release: 1997
Genre: Dinosaurs
ISBN: 9780590689922

Brendan likes pretending he's Super Dino, but when the other dinosaurs complain about his antics, Mrs. Dee helps the class think of better ways for Brendan to use his super powers.