Download or read book A Very Curious Christmas written by Maddie Moate and published by Random House. This book was released on 2023-10-12 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Did you know that reindeer knees make a snapping sound? Or that astronauts aren’t allowed to eat Brussel sprouts? Or that the world’s biggest gingerbread house was about the size of a tennis court? Join Maddie Moate as she uncovers the most incredible facts about the festive season – from upside-down Christmas trees to presents delivered by a goat! You'll explore winter science – including how fairy lights work, why holly leaves are spiky and where snowflakes come from. And you'll discover how different people around the world celebrate the Christmas period, and the fascinating history behind festive traditions. Plus, every chapter includes seasonal activities and craft ideas to get you in the holiday spirit, from recyclable decorations to a magical recipe for Santa’s milk and even a mini ice-rink! This curious collection of festive facts and activities will keep children aged 6+ and their families entertained through the dark winter months, and is perfect for fans of Maddie’s Do You Know?
Download or read book A Very Curious Christmas written by Maddie Moate and published by Puffin Books. This book was released on 2025-01-28 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Did you know that reindeer knees make a snapping sound? Or that astronauts aren't allowed to eat Brussel sprouts? Or that the world's biggest gingerbread house was about the size of a tennis court? Join Maddie Moate as she uncovers the most incredible facts about the festive season - from upside-down Christmas trees to presents delivered by a goat! You'll explore winter science - including how fairy lights work, why holly leaves are spiky and where snowflakes come from. And you'll discover how different people around the world celebrate the Christmas period, and the fascinating history behind festive traditions. Plus, every chapter includes seasonal activities and craft ideas to get you in the holiday spirit, from recyclable decorations to a magical recipe for Santa's milk and even a mini ice-rink! This curious collection of festive facts and activities will keep children aged 6+ and their families entertained through the dark winter months, and is perfect for fans of Maddie's Do You Know?
Download or read book Merry Christmas Curious George written by H. A. Rey and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2011-12-11 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It’s Christmastime! And irrepressible, excitable Curious George has just the spirit for it. He can’t wait to help his best friend, The Man with the Yellow Hat, pick out their holiday tree. At the tree farm, however, amid all the excitement of finding the perfect specimen, George gets carried away, as usual—atop his favorite tree! Hiding in the tree’s branches, George finds himself delivered to the local children’s hospital, where his tree trimming antics cheer the children and he gets to meet a jolly man in a bright red suit.
Download or read book A Very Wombat Christmas written by Lachlan Creagh and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2015-09-29 with total page 25 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The bestselling Wombat celebrates Christmas with his friends. Has he remembered everyone's present? 'Tis the night before Christmas, and deep in his burrow, Wombat is busy getting ready for tomorrow. The stockings are hung by the campfire with care, In hopes the Bush Santa soon will be there. Laugh and smile as Wombat searches for the perfect gift to show Emu how much he cares. A fun-filled, beautifully illustrated picture book which celebrates the joy of giving at Christmas - featuring a cast of Aussie wildlife and everyone's favourite wombat.
Download or read book Stuff written by Maddie Moate and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2021-10-21 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the first children's book from CBBC presenter Maddie Moate: a collection of extraordinary stories about STUFF. Do you ever wonder where your stuff comes from, and what happens to it when you're finished with it? Did you know that you can make paper out of elephant poo? And plastic packaging out of seaweed? And did you know that if you throw away an old T-shirt, it can take 200 years to break down? Written and researched by Maddie Moate, the star of CBBC's Do You Know? and Let's Go Live with Maddie and Greg, and illustrated by Paul Boston, this book is full of mind-bursting facts and extraordinary stories of the ingenious ways people around the world, and across history, have made, used and re-used the stuff around them.
Download or read book The Story of Christmas written by Patricia A. Pingry and published by Worthy Kids/Ideals. This book was released on 2022-10-04 with total page 22 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the story of the first Christmas in this newly illustrated classic, perfect for little ones curious about the story behind their holiday celebrations. Expertly crafted for the attention span of toddlers, this simple book tells the biblical story of Christmas--from the Annunciation to the birth of Jesus and the arrival of the wise men. The story also helps little listeners understand the connection between the first Christmas and today's celebrations and traditions. With bright illustrations and a toddler-friendly length of about 200 words, this book is an age-appropriate way to introduce the story of the Nativity. A perfect addition for Christmas stockings!
Download or read book Chrissie the Curious Christmas Cassowary written by Kristina Cone and published by Balboa Press. This book was released on 2017-09-21 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It’s Christmas time for a special cassowary family in Mission Beach, North Queensland, Australia. Their mummy has come back to join them all with some wonderful surprises. Chrissie the Cassowary chick badly wants to find out what all of her family’s precious Christmas gifts are. Will she be able to wait? Or will Chrissie just be too curious? Chrissie the Curious Christmas Cassowary is a delightful story cleverly designed to help young readers discover their talents. As in Timmy The Terribly Tired Tiger Cub, Kristina Cone has created another truly engaging tale. –Diane Finlay, author of The Duck with No Quack Chrissie the Curious Christmas Cassowary Kristina has written a story which educates and delights. Cassowaries and rainforest- what could be more evocative of an amazing part of Australia? A perfect storybook for all children, whether they live near or far! – Clare Minchin, School Librarian
Download or read book Christmas Miscellany written by Jonathan Green and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2017-10-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the meaning of the season’s traditions! Have you ever wondered why we celebrate Christmas the way we do? In this whimsical book, Jonathan Green tells you all about the fascinating stories behind our most beloved holiday traditions. Make yourself cozy by the fireplace, open up this fully illustrated treasure trove, and learn: Why we sing carols Why we burn Yule logs Why we hang stockings Why we kiss under the mistletoe Why we send greeting cards Why there are twelve days of Christmas And what is figgy pudding? Each chapter explores a different custom and its history: when and where it started, how it has changed over the centuries, and why we still love to recreate it today. You’ll learn why holly and ivy are important symbols, who Good King Wenceslas was, and why we eat turkey for Christmas dinner. Additional fun facts and trivia are sprinkled throughout, accompanied by classic illustrations. This is the perfect gift or stocking stuffer for curious-minded friends and family this holiday season!
Download or read book Calm Christmas and a Happy New Year written by Beth Kempton and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2020-10-20 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A delightful guide to a holiday season filled with mindfulness, self-care, and joy. At the end of a difficult year, what if this December were soothing instead of stressful? Celebrate a new kind of holiday season this winter—one where you radiate calm and cultivate delight. A calm Christmas is filled meaningful interactions, special gifts, and thoughtful observations of annual traditions. This enchanting guide embraces festive preparations and authentic celebrations, and then ushers in the New Year in a holistic, nurturing way. Author Beth Kempton gently encourages readers to prioritize holiday hopes and take a slower, more mindful approach. Kempton also provides helpful suggestions for making the most of the hush of winter and recommends using this quiet period to retreat, reflect, set goals, and aspire toward a better year ahead. Filled with personal stories, tips, and advice for staying serene, Calm Christmas and a Happy New Year offers a cozy retreat from the pressure of striving for perfection. Instead of starting the New Year exhausted, in debt, and filled with regret, you will rejoice in the memories of the season and feel rested, rejuvenated, and inspired.
Download or read book The Very Merry Poop Christmas written by Samantha Berger and published by Henry Holt Books For Young Readers. This book was released on 2022-09-13 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Samantha Berger and illustrator Manny Galán, creators of The Great Big Poop Party, comes a hilarious holiday picture book that follows Santa Claus as he reluctantly accepts that Christmas could use a little poop. It's December, and you know what that means: Christmas is coming! But this year, the North Pole is in for a surprise. Never in the history of this most joyous of holidays has poop been so popular . . . and children from all over have poop-ified their wish lists. When the news reaches Santa Claus, he declares Christmas has officially gone down the toilet! But with a bit of convincing—and a strategically placed whoopie cushion—from Mrs. Claus and the rest of the North Pole crew, maybe Santa will understand that Christmas is a time for peace, joy, and love, but also for laughter. The Very Merry Poop Christmas is the pitch-perfect, potty-humor-filled follow-up to kid favorite The Great Big Poop Party, just in time for the holidays!
Download or read book How Winston Came Home for Christmas written by Alex T. Smith and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2022-09-13 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Join Winston the mouse on another holiday adventure in this charming sequel to How Winston Delivered Christmas! With five days until Christmas, Winston has a fuzzy memory of a song and someone important to him who is lost—but who could it be? With the help of his friends, Winston sets off on an adventure to find this very special someone. Along the way, Winston meets delightful new friends that help him get closer to solving the mystery. How Winston Came Home for Christmas is an illustrated book written in twenty-four-and-a-half chapters, one to be read each night in December in the countdown to Christmas. Each chapter is accompanied by a festive activity for readers to enjoy, including holiday decorations, crafts, recipes, and so much more, and the book includes a ribbon bookmark to mark your page. This heartwarming holiday adventure is sure to become a Christmas classic to be enjoyed each year.
Download or read book Baby s Very First Noisy Book written by Stella Baggott and published by Baby's Very First. This book was released on 2009 with total page 10 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A bold, bright new book for babies containing beautifully designed high-contrast images that are easy for babies to focus on and a sound panel to bring the pictures to life. Sounds include quacking ducks, tooting cars and a wailing fire engine. Ages 6 months + the words are onomatopoeic, providing easy prompts for parents to make sounds for their babies to hear, essential for their speech development along with the sound panel for added effect. Sounds include quacking ducks, tooting cars and a wailing fire engine. Ages 6 months+
Download or read book The Curious Cats Christmas written by George White and published by . This book was released on 2011-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Join the Curious Cats as they explore their festively decorated house, play with ornaments, baubles and presents, and discover what a fun holiday Christmas is! Watch the scenes unfold as you follow Snowflake, Mittens, Holly and all the other kitty-cats on their merry pop-up adventure!
Download or read book The Curious Kid s Science Book written by Asia Citro and published by The Innovation Press. This book was released on 2015-09-08 with total page 287 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What happens if you water plants with juice? Where can you find bacteria in your house? Is slug slime as strong as a glue stick? How would your child find the answers to these questions? In The Curious Kid's Science Book, your child will learn to design his or her own science investigations to determine the answers! Children will learn to ask their own scientific questions, discover value in failed experiments, and — most importantly — have a blast with science. The 100+ hands-on activities in the book use household items to playfully teach important science, technology, engineering, and math skills. Each creative activity includes age-appropriate explanations and (when possible) real life applications of the concepts covered. Adding science to your at-home schedule will make a positive impact on your child's learning. Just one experiment a week will help build children's confidence and excitement about the sciences, boost success in the classroom, and give them the tools to design and execute their own science fair projects.
Download or read book Flower Moon written by Gina Linko and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2018-01-02 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tally Jo and Tempest Trimble are mirror twins, so alike they were almost born the same person. Inseparable, but more than that. Connected. That is, until this summer. The twins are traveling with Pa Charlie’s carnival just like always, but there’s a new distance between them. Tempest is so caught up in her own ideas, she doesn’t seem to have space left in her life for Tally. And, more than that, Tally’s started to notice there’s something between them. Something real, growing with the phases of the moon, pushing them apart. Sparking, sputtering, wild. Dangerous. With the full moon approaching, Tally knows it’s up to her to find out what’s going on—and to beat it. If she can’t, she might just lose her sister. Forever. For fans of Savvy and A Snicker of Magic, this is a spellbinding story of friendship and family—a poignant ode to both what’s worth holding on to and what we have to let go.
Download or read book The St Nicholas Christmas Book written by and published by . This book was released on 1901 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Peter and Lotta s Christmas written by Elsa Beskow and published by . This book was released on 2021-10-07 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Peter and Lotta spend Christmas with their aunts and uncle, they discover where presents really come from! A collectable new edition of the classic Elsa Beskow picture book about Swedish Christmas traditions, with a cloth spine.
