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When cousins Mellie and Dennis decide to get a cat, they consider carefully what breed would be best for each family. For example, Mellie wants a cat that pounces, but Dennis wants a lazy cat, like his lazy dog, Clark Kent. Mellie wants a lap cat, but Dennis just wants a warm body beside him. They consider different cat personalities, family situations, and personal preferences.

When cousins Dennis and Mellie decide to get a dog, they consider carefully what breed would be best for each family. For example, Dennis wants a big dog, but Mellie wants tiny. He has no other pets, but she has other pets that a dog must get along with. They consider different dog personalities, family situations, and personal preferences. Dennis writes an opinion essay for his teacher, Mrs. Shirky. But will his essay convince his parents to get the dog of his dreams?

The information you find online can sometimes feel overwhelming. Which online sources can you trust? How do you know which sites include the facts you're looking for? Learn the basics of how to do an effective online search, what to do if you have trouble finding information, and how to tell whether a source is reliable.

What is an antonym? One book is never enough to explore the wide range of antonyms! This audiobook delivers loads of additional examples to illustrate the power of these opposites. Brian P. Cleary's playful (not dull) verse turns traditional grammar lessons on end. Listen to this book aloud and share the delight of the sense - and nonsense - of words.

What is a prefix? You'll find the answer inside this book - it's overflowing with prefixes. Brian P. Cleary's playful rhymes creatively present the concept of prefixes for young listeners. Pre- and Re-, Mis- and Dis-: What Is a Prefix? turns traditional grammar lessons on end! Listen to this book and delight in the sense - and nonsense - of words.

What is a conjunction? You'll find the answer inside this book - because it's chock-full of conjunctions! Brian P. Cleary's playful yet informative rhymes creatively clarify the concept of conjunctions for young listeners. While you listen to this book, share in the delight of the sense - and nonsense - of words.

God has a purpose for you. But maybe what you’re meant to be is still a mystery. So where do you start? Jess Connolly will help you get answers to this question and more, no matter where you are in your journey. Glory Girl will jumpstart your search for purpose. In each meaningful chapter...

Newbery Medalist Paul Fleischman reflects on his childhood with his award-winning father, Sid Fleischman, and details his own path to becoming a writer in this memorable book that is part memoir, part travelogue, and part reflection on craft and creativity. No Map, Great Trip is an excellent...

Wah! Wah! A crying baby is loud. But what about a sleeping baby? You guessed it! A sleeping baby is quiet. Listeners will discover that opposites are everywhere.

Autumn is such a beautiful time of year, the shades of reds and oranges a truly magical time in nature!

Young listeners will be introduced to these and other lively characters in the wonderful world of relative sizes, classification, and measurement. Small Medium Large is a super-sized adventure featuring Teeny-weeny, Enormous, and their other friends, that bolsters the fun in learning early math concepts.

From the days of the week to playing hopscotch, patterns are all around you. Keep listening to find out how your life is full of patterns and sequences.

Hit a buzzer beater! Throw up a brick! Make it rain! Discover the meaning of these b-ball terms and more in Basketball Talk. This action-packed nonfiction book—created in partnership with Sports Illustrated Kids—presents wacky lingo and puzzling phrases from the game of basketball.

Throw a frozen rope! Hit a dinger! Catch a stinger! Discover the meaning of these big-league terms and more in Baseball Talk. Created with Sports Illustrated Kids, this nonfiction book presents wacky lingo and puzzling phrases from America’s favorite pastime.

Zwei witzige Geschichten von Bestsellerautorin Ursula Poznanski, die zur spielerischen Beschäftigung mit Buchstaben und Zahlen einladen Nach einem Sturm im Dschungel sammelt der kleine Affe viele lustig geformte Dinge ein: »Das sind Buchstaben«, weiß der schlaue Papagei. »Die hat bestimmt jemand verloren.« Und tatsächlich begegnen die beiden wenig später seltsamen Tieren, denen etwas zu fehlen scheint: einem Iger, einer Lange, einer Ledermaus, einem Al... Das Raumschiff von Yrg und Trapsodil ist in einen Sternensturm geraten, und nun ist der Bordcomputer kaputt.

Theodore and Violet trudge up the big sledding hill. Then they jump in their sleds and take off. Now which way are they going? You guessed it—down! Listen to discover more position words.

"Word-Nerd" Brian P. Cleary clarifies the concept of synonyms for young listeners with playful, lively, and whimsical rhymes.

Compare and contrast different animals through predictable, rhyming analogies. Find the similarities between even the most incompatible animals...bat is to flit as eagle is to soar; dog is to bark as lion is to roar. Comparisons include sounds, physical adaptations, behaviors, and animals classes and are so fun, listeners learn without even realizing it! Animalogy is to fun as animals are to nature.

Join Vee, a joyful and curious girl with bouncy curls, warm brown skin, and twinkling glasses, on a magical journey through the alphabet! In "Vee’s Alphabet Adventure: Learning ABCs Together," every letter comes alive with playful sounds, colorful discoveries, and interactive moments that invite young listeners to speak, move, imagine, and learn right alongside her.

Азбука! Каждый детский поэт мечтает ее написать. Мне хотелось, чтобы стихотворение на каждую букву было наполнено ее звуком. Ведь звук – главное, что спрятано в букве. Например, звук «с-с-с» тихий, им можно наполнить тихое стихотворение. А звук «ж-ж-ж» – безусловно громкий.