Winter is closing in and George is miserable. How is he going to survive without all the fun summertime activities he loves? When he decides to ignore the weather and play with his wading pool and bub
Two children’s book superstars join forces to celebrate the joy and freedom of summer in the city, which is gloriously captured in Jacqueline Woodson’s rhythmic text and Leo Espinosa’s lively art.It’s getting hot outside, hot enough to turn on the hydrants and run through the water―and that means it’s finally summer in the city! Released from school and reveling in their freedom, the kids on one Brooklyn block take advantage of everything summertime has to offer. Freedom from morning till night to go out to meet their friends and make the streets their playground―jumping double Dutch, playing tag and hide-and-seek, building forts, chasing ice cream trucks, and best of all, believing anything is possible. That is, till their moms call them home for dinner. But not to worry―they know there is always tomorrow to do it all over again―because the block belongs to them and they rule their world.Story Locale: Brooklyn, New York
In The Deep End, book 15 of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series from #1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney, Greg Heffley and his family hit the road for a cross-country camping trip, ready for the adventure of a lifetime. But things take an unexpected turn, and they find themselves stranded at a campsite that's not exactly a summertime paradise. When the skies open up and the water starts to rise, the Heffleys wonder if they can save their vacation - or if they're already in too deep.And don't miss Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Adventure, an all-new fantasy from Greg's best friend - the follow-up to the instant #1 bestseller Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid: Rowley Jefferson's Journal.
Enjoy summertime fun and a gentle reminder about sharing in this Level One I Can Read in the beloved bestselling Berenstain Bears series!Summer has arrived in Bear Country! The sun is out, the birds are chirping, and all the cubs are playing in the pool. Meanwhile, Papa can't stand the heat and desires a pool of his own.When Papa finally builds his own pool, the cubs are excited to join in the fun. But Papa is quick to say no to anyone else joining the pool. Looks like someone must learn to share and share alike!The Berenstain Bears Share and Share Alike! is the perfect book for teaching young readers the importance of sharing and communicating. You can trust the Bear family to keep emergent readers giggling even while they learn from the mistakes of silly Papa.
ABOUT WHO WAS? WORKBOOK: SUMMER ACTIVITIESIt’s fun to learn the Who Was? way!The latest addition to this workbook series explores even more vocabulary and reading comprehension topics for curious kids and Who Was? fans alike.Fans of Who Was?, the #1 New York Times Best-Selling series, are sure to love this summertime-themed workbook filled with reading passages based on their favorite historical figures! The interactive writing prompts at the end of each passage make the educational material more engaging, and allow young learners to apply the vocabulary and reading comprehension skills they’ve been practicing in an exciting and creative way.With material that aligns with national Common Core Standards and is vetted by a top educational consultant, Who Was? Workbooks are designed to reinforce lessons introduced in the classroom in an accessible way for young learners everywhere.This workbook also includes stand-alone activities like crossword puzzles, fill-in-the-blank word games, and
This summer the Penderwick sisters have a wonderful surprise: a holiday on the grounds of a beautiful estate called Arundel. Soon they are busy discovering the summertime magic of Arundel's sprawling
An instant #1 USA Today, Wall Street Journal, and New York Times bestseller! In The Deep End, book 15 of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series from #1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney, Greg Heffley and his family hit the road for a cross-country camping trip, ready for the adventure of a lifetime. But things take an unexpected turn, and they find themselves stranded at an RV park that’s not exactly a summertime paradise. When the skies open up and the water starts to rise, the Heffleys wonder if they can save their vacation―or if they’re already in too deep.And don’t miss Rowley Jefferson’s Awesome Friendly Adventure, an all-new fantasy from Greg’s best friend―the follow-up to the instant #1 bestseller Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid: Rowley Jefferson’s Journal.
阮劇團「台語演經典」劇作 紙上開演！▶台、華語全本對照◀★台灣當代台語舞台劇本首度出版★「改編西方經典，揉合在地元素」，台語喜劇魅力大爆棚★包含團員專訪、創作自述、導讀觀點，更全方位理解劇作＝＝＝Jua̍h-thinn hām-bîn｜熱天酣眠｜Summertime Daze＝＝＝阮劇團台語喜劇成名作「愛到深處若著猴，人神仙魔吵鬧鬧！」《熱天酣眠》改編自莎士比亞的喜劇經典《仲夏夜之夢》，以嘉義特有常民文化與元素為經緯，變身為深具在地風情的全台語喜劇。仲夏夜，剛和海神媽鬥嘴完的山神伯，派手下好爺插手人間事。好爺既要管青年男女四角戀，亂點愛情光明燈；又在廟公自組的「咱劇團」中胡搞瞎搞；甚至讓海神媽盲目愛上凡人……一切該怎麼收場？這一夜的神、仙、人大亂鬥，保證讓你空笑夢‧盲‧茫！＝＝＝Ài-tsînn ê tshiah-tshiah｜愛錢A恰恰｜A Cha-Cha with Money＝＝＝阮式喜劇再出擊「一圓打四結的好額阿爸VS.為愛咧眩船的了尾仔囝，這聲敢講害了了？」《愛錢A恰恰》改編法國喜劇泰斗莫里哀經典喜劇《吝嗇鬼》，放大情愛糾葛在社會結構下的荒謬笑點，在愛情與麵包的永恆辯證中，寄寓對社會現象的省思。多疑又摳門的控制狂是兒女的夢魘，祕密戀愛中的了尾仔囝是父母的鬼壓床，當控制狂與了尾仔囝愛上同一人，原本就勉強hold在一起的家，陷入金錢、愛情、權力階級的鬥爭，開始分崩離析──但，這齣親情倫理大悲劇，為‧什‧麼‧會這麼好笑！！！【本書特色】‧全書為台、華語全本對照，並適時隨文附上字詞發音，台語初學者也能友善閱讀。‧透過自然生動的人物對話，培養日常語感，熟悉生活中最地道常用的說法與俗諺。‧台詞中亦有精采巧妙的四句聯等韻文設計，更能具體感受台語獨有的語言之美。
Enhanced with bold illustrations and inspired by the folk opera "Porgy and Bess," this picture book captures a moment in one family's life as they enjoy the simple pleasures of a sunny summer's day on
Heres the question parents ask at the end of every school year: How can we help our kids prepare for the next school year, while allowing them to enjoy their summer vacation? Heres the perfect answer:
Heres the question parents ask at the end of every school year: How can we help our kids prepare for the next school year, while allowing them to enjoy their summer vacation? Heres the perfect answer:
Heres the question parents ask at the end of every school year: How can we help our kids prepare for the next school year, while allowing them to enjoy their summer vacation? Heres the perfect answer:
Sigurd Hoel's Sinners in Summertime is a satirical novel about sex, psychoanalysis, and the arrogance of youth. Originally published in English in 1930, Sinners in Summertime is the story of a group o
One warm summer night, a frog jumped into Lucy's room with an invitation for her to a birthday party and a magic paper party hat. Lucy put it on, and out in the garden, when a moonbeam touched the hat
"Not since Disgrace, has he written with such urgency and feeling." -The New Yorker Nobel Prize-winning author J. M. Coetzee's new book follows a young biographer as he works on a book about the late
In the small town of Heron Key, where the relationships are as tangled as the mangrove roots in the swamp, everyone is preparing for the 4th of July barbecue, unaware that their world is about to chan
