Fans of Lane Smith and David Ezra Stein will delight in this story about stories and making sure they end in the best possible way. Sometimes, when a story is reaching what should be the absolute best part, the whole thing just falls apart. The ending can be too complicated, too sad, or too catastrophic. That's why our narrator has a plan to change the way things end. And make sure they finish at just the right time, in just the right way. But even the best plans can go awry.
"Thissimple Korean import is told primarily through the characters’ dialogue andthoughts, making it a perfect choice for dramatic read-alouds and role-playingto help children empathize with others and polish their social graces." Kirkus Review"This thoughtful and funny title is sure to become a firm favourite." Children's Book Council of Australia Reading TimeHello! It seems so easy to say, but what happens if you miss the chance to greet someone and then keep seeing that same person again and again.In this light-hearted, funny tale, Korean author Sung Mi Kim tells a story of increasingly awkward encounters between Mr. Wolf and Little Fox and shows readers how saying hello right from the beginning could have made all the difference.
Fans of Mac Barnett, Jory John, and Chris Haughton will adore this hilarious story of a bank robbery that doesn't quite go according to plan. The plan was very simple, Thief 1, Thief 2 and Thief 3 would dig a tunnel and rob a bank at night. They even took an excavation course with the best teachers. As it turns out, the thieves have a lot of unexpected skills, but digging tunnels to banks is not one of them. Their tunnels do lead to some very interesting places though...
William Bligh: A Stormy Story of Tempestuous Times, the third in a series of books on the British settlement of Australia, peels back the layers of some of the most incredible circumstances in Austral
Let's take a walk down the street and discover the variety of jobs that grown-ups do. We will pop into each building to see what they wear, what tools they use and what they make and do. What Will
Sheep aren’t exactly renowned for their organization skills, so when 71 sheep arrange a game of soccer, things are always going to get interesting. When their ball gets stuck in a tree, how will
I am in a place of wilderness, with mountains on one side and lakes on the other. This is the strip of land on which I, the knight with no name, will build my castle. When a creative young boy goes t
Shortlisted for the Russell Prize for Humour Writing for Young People Shortlisted for Speech Pathology Book of the Year "Kids will love trying to guess what the shadows really are and will be delighted when the authors out-silly them every time." Readings Sneaky Shadows uniquely showcases the limitless possibilities of shadow casting in a book of imaginative, absurd misdirection. Its humor, pace and timing will have young audiences on their toes with anticipation, as the bizarre scenarios of author SC Manchild unfold.Sneaky Shadows is cheeky, laugh-out-loud fun that inspires repeated readings from children (and parents!) of all ages.
