Download or read book Frankie the Blankie written by Jennifer Sattler and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2016-05-10 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Meet Doris the Gorilla and her blankie, Frankie. They do everything together, until one day a fellow jungle mate suggests that blankies are for babies! What will Doris do? She tries to give Frankie up, but life without Frankie just isn't the same. She tries to disguise him, but Frankie as a hankie is way too risky when she meets an elephant with the sniffles. How will Doris find a way to keep Frankie a part of her life? From the creator of beloved characters Chick 'n' Pug and Pig Kahuna, comes an adorable new duo who delightfully capture another quintessential childhood experience.

Download or read book Second Lives written by P.D. Cacek and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2019-04-11 with total page 213 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Readers will find this a rewarding exploration of the emotions felt both by those confronting their own deaths and those left behind to mourn." - Publishers Weekly When four patients unexpectedly wake after being declared dead, their families are ecstatic and the word “miracle” begins to be whispered throughout the hospital. But the jubilation is short lived when the patients don’t respond to their names and insist they are different people. It is suggested all four are suffering from fugue states until one of the doctors recognizes a name and verifies that he not only knew the girl but was there when she died in 1992. It soon becomes obvious that the bodies of the four patients are now inhabited by the souls of people long dead. FLAME TREE PRESS is the new fiction imprint of Flame Tree Publishing. Launched in 2018 the list brings together brilliant new authors and the more established; the award winners, and exciting, original voices.

Download or read book A to Zoo written by Rebecca L. Thomas and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2018-06-21 with total page 3583 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether used for thematic story times, program and curriculum planning, readers' advisory, or collection development, this updated edition of the well-known companion makes finding the right picture books for your library a breeze. Generations of savvy librarians and educators have relied on this detailed subject guide to children's picture books for all aspects of children's services, and this new edition does not disappoint. Covering more than 18,000 books published through 2017, it empowers users to identify current and classic titles on topics ranging from apples to zebras. Organized simply, with a subject guide that categorizes subjects by theme and topic and subject headings arranged alphabetically, this reference applies more than 1,200 intuitive (as opposed to formal catalog) subject terms to children's picture books, making it both a comprehensive and user-friendly resource that is accessible to parents and teachers as well as librarians. It can be used to identify titles to fill in gaps in library collections, to find books on particular topics for young readers, to help teachers locate titles to support lessons, or to design thematic programs and story times. Title and illustrator indexes, in addition to a bibliographic guide arranged alphabetically by author name, further extend access to titles.

Download or read book Baller Boys written by Venessa Taylor and published by eBook Partnership. This book was released on 2020-05-28 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shay and Frankie are best friends and football crazy! They eat, sleep and breathe football (even when they're at school!). They dream about playing football, love a kick-about in the park, watch all the big games on TV... all that's missing in their lives is the chance to play for a real football team. All Cultures United is the best club around for miles and all the footie fans want to on their team... including Shay and Frankie. Are they good enough to impress Coach Reece at the AC United trials? Can their friendship survive the competitiveness of football? Will they ultimately fulfil their goal to become Baller Boys?

Download or read book Pig Kahuna written by Jennifer Sattler and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2013-06-27 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This delightful picture book featuring two little pigs and the treasure that washes up on the beach will entertain waves of readers! Fergus and his little brother, Dink, love collecting the treasures that wash up on the beach, especially if it means that Fergus doesn't actually have to go in the water. One day, they spy the greatest find of all--an abandoned surfboard! When no one comes to claim it, they make it the star of their collection and name it "Dave." But when Dave gets cast back into the ocean, can Fergus find the courage to rescue him? Whimsically brought to life with Jennifer Sattler's bright, comedic style, young readers are sure to have a "swell" time with this story about bravery and brotherhood.

Download or read book Frankie s Back in Town written by Jeanie London and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2010-02-01 with total page 247 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Doesn't take much to start the talk in this town. And no one knows that better than Francesca Raffa. Once the town's rebel and favorite topic of conversation, she's returned home a responsible single mom and respectable executive. Nothing to whisper about here. That is until police chief Jack Sloan pays her a visit—or three. Suddenly the rumor mill is spinning with speculation about exactly what is going on between Francesca and Jack. Some think she's the prime suspect in a criminal investigation. And others…well, they think there's something a little more intimate happening. If the heated looks Jack sends Francesca's way are any indicator, that second group might be closer to the truth!

Download or read book Bully written by Jennifer Sattler and published by Sleeping Bear Press. This book was released on 2018-07-15 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bully the bullfrog lives in a pond full of lilies. The flowers are beautiful, fragrant, and enjoyed by the many other creatures that also inhabit the pond. The pond is a very pleasant place to live. Or it should be. Instead, Bully decides that only he should be able to enjoy the beautiful lilies. He demands that the other inhabitants of the pond leave. And once Bully has the flowers to himself, his selfish behavior almost destroys them. Can anyone stop Bully and his bullying ways? As it turns out, the answer is YES! Using humor and whimsy, author-illustrator Jennifer Sattler masterfully shows young readers that standing up together can make all the difference in the world.

Download or read book The Setup written by Jennifer Bernard and published by Jennifer Bernard. This book was released on 2022-12-27 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: He left without warning in the middle of a Lake Bittersweet winter. Now he’s back... just in time for the holidays. For Gina Moretti, the holidays are bittersweet thanks to a history of romantic disasters. This holiday season, her friends are taking the reins and are setting her up. Little did she know the whole town would get into the act, but that’s Lake Bittersweet for you. When a date goes sideways, she’s shocked to be rescued by the one-and-only Kirk Williams–her brother’s best friend, who left town long ago and is now a celebrity hero. Kirk is back in Lake Bittersweet for some peace and quiet, but once he sees Gina, that’s out of the question. His best friend’s tomboy little sister is now a gorgeous woman with secrets of her own. When she asks him for help tracking down someone from her past, he jumps at the chance to win her trust. As for resisting their intense attraction...he might be famous for his heroic rescues, but he’s not that strong. Can Kirk and Gina banish the ghosts of holidays past and claim the future of their dreams ...while dealing with family revelations, obsessed fans, and the endless parade of holiday setups?

Download or read book A Diamond Nonetheless written by Jacquel Ward and published by Zares house. This book was released on 2023-08-04 with total page 75 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A Diamond, Nonetheless" is a collection of short stories that examines the hopes and dreams of young people. Finding a friend, or chasing a lifelong dream, our young people have vast imaginations. At the core of any diamond is the pressure it took to make it so. With this book, the author intends to assist young people as they journey through life searching for meaning in their talents. The older we get, the further we distance ourselves from the joy of our artistry. "A Diamond Nonetheless" helps find a way to keep open that window for young people today. This book will be like a breeze bringing invention and bravery to remember such gifts.

Download or read book Sylvie written by Jennifer Sattler and published by Random House Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2019-05-14 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Meet a flamingo who learns that being yourself is the best thing to be! "Mama, why are we pink?" asks an ever-curious young flamingo named Sylvie. When she learns that it's due to the little pink brine shrimp they eat, Sylvie takes the maxim "You are what you eat!" to a whole new level. Her changed diet leads to some colorful new looks--from scarlet to green to positively purple! Ultimately, Sylvie learns the valuable lesson that sometimes it's best just to be yourself. Young listeners will love trying to guess what happens next. This edition is perfect for little hands, and for stowing in backpacks and strollers for reading on the go! "There is a surprise ending that will surely induce giggles from kids. Sattler's art steals the show; the colors are eye-popping and vibrant, right to the swirling bright endpapers. As Sylvie changes colors the background changes hues as well. This title is sure to create story time magic." --School Library Journal

Download or read book Bundle Up written by Jennifer Sattler and published by Sleeping Bear Press. This book was released on 2018-08-15 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Starting with a pair of yellow mittens, a purple hippo prepares to bundle up to go outside and play in the snow. Using humor and visual clues, primary and secondary colors are identified for the toddler set. The third entry in a new board book series by artist Jennifer Sattler (Dirty Birdies and Jungle Gym).

Download or read book One Red Sock written by Jennifer Sattler and published by Sleeping Bear Press. This book was released on 2019-08-15 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A little purple hippo faces a dilemma. While getting dressed one day, she realizes that she is missing a red sock. But as she searches throughout her sock drawer, she cannot find a suitable replacement. From blue to green and gray to white, nothing she finds will match. But does that really matter? This new picture-book offering from Jennifer Sattler (Bully) reminds readers of all ages of the enjoyment that may occur when one lets go and embraces imperfection.

Download or read book Lake Bittersweet Collection 1 Books 1 4 written by Jennifer Bernard and published by Jennifer Bernard. This book was released on 2024-03-05 with total page 1112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Lake Bittersweet, life is full of friends, laughter, and countless ways to find happy ever after ... THE FIRST LOVE It’s been seventeen years since Carly Gault stepped foot in the sleepy lakeside community of Lake Bittersweet where she experienced her first love...and her first heartbreak. The moment he sees her, Fire Chief Thomas Cooper is hurled back in time to the summer that changed both their lives. As long-ago secrets come to light, passion reignites between Carly and Thomas. But will one last surprise make it all go up in smoke like the last summer bonfire? THE FLING Emmaline Curtis has never been outside the state of Minnesota before, so when she meets an intriguing hottie at a Hawaii resort, she’s ready for anything. No last names. No personal details. Just two willing strangers enjoying each other in paradise. Their worlds couldn’t be more different—Conor’s a wealthy financial whiz, she’s a farmgirl. But in a startling twist of fate, Conor and Emmaline discover their pasts are linked in ways they never imagined. Ways that may ensure their fiery affair will never be more than a temporary fling. THE SETUP Kirk Williams is back in Lake Bittersweet for some peace and quiet, but once he sees Gina Moretti, that’s out of the question. His best friend’s tomboy little sister is now a gorgeous woman with secrets of her own. When she asks him for help tracking down someone from her past, he jumps at the chance to win her trust. As for resisting their intense attraction...he might be famous for his heroic rescues, but he’s not that strong. THE SEDUCTION Successful model Bliss Gault is known for her smile and her sunshiny attitude. She has a habit of getting in and out of messes by the skin of her teeth. But when she returns to Lake Bittersweet for her sister’s wedding with an international mess in tow...this time, she might be in over her head. It’s a good thing she has FBI agent Earl Granger pretending to be her bodyguard. From international baddies to a passion they never saw coming...some seductions are impossible to resist.

Download or read book Chick n Pug Meet the Dude written by Jennifer Sattler and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2014-09-02 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: He's taller than the Chrysler Building. He drools more than a baby sucking on a piece of Jello. Dog people will revere him. Chick and Pug know him only as . . . The Dude. When the larger-than-life Dude ambles into Pug's territory and steals Squeaky Hamburger, Pug's most favorite chew toy, Chick is ready to take down the slobbering scoundrel. But that would require making Pug get up. . . . Will Chick save the day? Will Pug nap through all the best parts? One thing's for sure: The Dude has arrived. Stay tuned!

Download or read book Go to Sheep written by Jennifer Sattler and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2019-01-22 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There are many ways to go to “sheep” with this delightful bedtime board book that’s perfect for reading aloud! You can sheep in your pj’s or just underpants. You can sheep all alone but sometimes you can’t. There are lots of ways to go to “sheep,” and here to show you all of the ways is an adorable…sheep! This bedtime book is perfect for a giggle before little ones drift off to sleep, just as the sheep does in this charming board book.

Download or read book Dollop and Mrs Fabulous written by Jennifer Sattler and published by Knopf Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2019 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Dollop joins her sister, Lily, for a tea party, rules get in the way of fun but soon Lily's concern for manners and Dollop's ninja skills come together.

Download or read book Dirty Birdies written by Jennifer Sattler and published by Sleeping Bear Press. This book was released on 2018-02-15 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One curious birdie playing in a mud puddle leads to four new friends, all getting into trouble. Toddlers learn to count from 1 to 5 with Dirty Birdies, where birds of all feathers get down and dirty and then all clean again. A new board book series by artist Jennifer Sattler.