Noisy Nora

Noisy Nora
Author:
Publisher: New York ; Toronto : Scholastic Book Services
Total Pages: 40
Release: 1984
Genre: Attention-seeking
ISBN: 9780590714365

Feeling neglected, Nora makes more and more noise to attract her parents' attention.

Through the Hidden Door

Through the Hidden Door
Author: Rosemary Wells
Publisher: Open Road Media
Total Pages: 221
Release: 2012-11-20
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1453265945

DIVDIVDIVAvoiding a group of bullies, Barney Pennimen and his friend Snowy discover a cave with an amazing secret/divDIV Barney Penniman is afraid of his eighth grade friends at boarding school. Since they’re the nastiest guys at school, Barney is safe from being teased, but the gang’s bullying finally pushes Barney too far, and he finds himself alone. /divDIV Then Snowy Cobb, an elf-like, ostracized younger boy, makes a sudden appearance in Barney’s life. And when Snowy finds a mysterious bone on campus, the boys try to determine its origins. Their investigation leads them to a deep, dark, sandy-bottomed cave, and what they discover beneath the sand will test their beliefs—and everything they hold dear. This adventure story was the runner-up for an Edgar Award./divDIV /divDIVThis ebook features an illustrated biography of Rosemary Wells including rare images from the author’s collection./div/div/div

Nora's Chicks

Nora's Chicks
Author: Patricia MacLachlan
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Total Pages: 39
Release: 2022-07-12
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1536231037

From Newbery Medalist Patricia MacLachlan comes a reassuring story about new beginnings and making friends. Nora and her family have just arrived from Russia and are making a new home on the American frontier. The prairie is very different from the forested hills Nora is used to. Most of all, it’s lonely. Papa has the cows he sings to as he milks them. Baby brother Milo has a dog to follow him wherever he goes. But Nora has no one and nothing to call her own until Papa brings home a dozen chicks and two geese. Nora names each one, and they follow her everywhere — even to church! But what will happen when one of her beloved chicks goes missing?

Max's Breakfast

Max's Breakfast
Author: Rosemary Wells
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 6
Release: 2004-08-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0670887129

These irresistible Max & Ruby board books will introduce the youngest readers to the beloved bunny pair, who star in their own show on Nick Jr. and Noggin. In Max's Breakfast, Ruby tries hard to get Max to eat his breakfast egg.

Kindergators: Hands Off, Harry!

Kindergators: Hands Off, Harry!
Author: Rosemary Wells
Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2011-06-21
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780061921124

"Guess what happened at school today!" Kindergators work and play happily in Miss Harmony's class. But Harry isn't being a good classmate! He's disrupting Friendly Circle, causing accidents, and upsetting the class. Can the Kindergators find a way to help Harry learn to respect personal space? Beloved picture book author-illustrator Rosemary Wells brings her signature humor and trademark knack for understanding young readers to this new series, perfect for classroom use or for reading and sharing at home.

Everyone Can Learn to Ride a Bicycle

Everyone Can Learn to Ride a Bicycle
Author: Chris Raschka
Publisher: Schwartz & Wade
Total Pages: 66
Release: 2013-04-09
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0375870075

“[Raschka's] marvelous sequences, fluid style, and emotional intelligence capture all of the momentum and exhilaration of this glorious accomplishment,” raves School Library Journal in a starred review. Learning to ride a bike is one of the most important milestones of childhood, and no one captures the emotional ups and downs of the experience better than Chris Raschka, who won the 2012 Caldecott Medal for A Ball for Daisy. In this simple yet emotionally rich "guide," a father takes his daughter through all the steps in the process—from choosing the perfect bicycle to that triumphant first successful ride. Using very few words and lots of expressive pictures, here is a picture book that not only shows kids how to learn to ride, but captures what it feels like to fall . . . get up . . . fall again . . . and finally "by luck, grace, and determination" ride a bicycle!

Max at School

Max at School
Author: Rosemary Wells
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 19
Release: 2017-10-24
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0515157457

Learn to read with beloved bunnies Max and Ruby in this fun rhyming story! Max waves good-bye to his parents, boards the bus with Ruby, and heads to school with his book and lunch box in tow. There he sings songs, paints pictures, and even gets to dress up like a pirate! Once the day comes to an end, Max can't wait to do it all over again!

Will Ladybug Hug?

Will Ladybug Hug?
Author: Hilary Leung
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2018-10-30
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1338291432

You loved Will Bear Share? and Will Sheep Sleep?, now get to know Ladybug in a hilarious new high-fiving and hugging-themed addition to creator Hilary Leung's animal books! One ladybug.Many friends.One timeless question: Will Ladybug Hug? Meet Ladybug. Ladybug loves to hug! Now Ladybug is getting ready to go on a trip and wants to say good-bye to her friends. . . but will her friends want to receive a hug? Find out in this surprising and memorable storybook all about friendship, high-fives, consent, and of course, hugs. A fresh and funny new book in creative talent Hilary Leung's series of animal question stories all about preschool milestone moments. Let Ladybug and her friends laugh, high-five, and hug their way to your heart!

Max's Toys

Max's Toys
Author: Rosemary Wells
Publisher: Viking Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2019-09-03
Genre:
ISBN: 9781984835611

To celebrate 40 years of Max and Ruby, we are publishing MAX'S TOYS in a new lap-sized board book format! Max has five balloons and six cars and seven trucks, but all he wants is Ruby's doll, Emily. And Max almost always gets what he wants. Published forty years ago, Max's Toys set a new standard in board books. With few words and hilarious illustrations, Rosemary Wells tells a simple story that is just right for a very first book. Showcased in lap-sized board book format, this classic title will delight a new generation.

You Can Do It, Noisy Nora!

You Can Do It, Noisy Nora!
Author: Rosemary Wells
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 19
Release: 2020-04-28
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1101999519

Noisy Nora is learning to play the violin, but her family isn't sure they can survive it! The lovable heroine of Noisy Nora returns in a new book that will charm parents and children alike. Nora is determined to play the violin, but her parents, sister Kate, and brother Jack are appalled by the terrible sounds that emerge during her practice sessions. Scrape and shriek, screech and squeak--everybody holds their ears. But when a special evening comes, Nora succeeds in playing the secret song she's struggled hard to learn. You Can Do It, Noisy Nora! provides the perfect way to show young children the value of persevering when trying to master a new skill. Rosemary Wells's strong-willed heroine is as feisty and unstoppable as ever in this humorous, heartwarming story.