Download or read book Lyla the Ladybug Learns About Love written by Joe Troiano and published by Easton Studio Press. This book was released on 2015-12-15 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lyla the Ladybug lived in a rose in the Holiday Hill greenhouse, where row after row of roses grow. These roses were growing for Valentine's Day, so people in love could give them away. Sitting alone watching the other ladybugs celebrate Valentine's Day, Lyla decides to find out what this thing called love is really about. On her journey, she makes some new friends, misses one very special old friend, and finally discovers for herself the true power of love.

Download or read book The Legend of Lyla the Lovesick Ladybug written by Joe Troiano and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2015-01-20 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sitting alone watching the other ladybugs celebrate Valentine’s Day, Lyla decides to find out what this thing called love is really about. On her journey, she makes some new friends, misses one very special old friend, and finally discovers for herself the true power of . . . love.

Download or read book Lila the Ladybug written by Cindy Freland and published by . This book was released on 2016-05-16 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lila the Ladybug is special because she is a gorgeous shade of lavender. Most ladybugs are red and that tells predators to stay away, but Lila is lavender and looks delicious."

Download or read book The Legend of Spookley the Square Pumpkin written by Joe Troiano and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2014-10-08 with total page 23 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One day in the pumpkin patch the strangest little pumpkin hatched . . . Spookley the Pumpkin was different. All the other pumpkins teased him, until Spookley proved that being different can save the day! This perennial best-selling children’s book delivers a special message of tolerance and kindness that is just right for fall . . . and any time of year! This fixed-layout ebook, which preserves the design and layout of the original print book, features read-along narration.

Download or read book Spookley the Square Pumpkin written by Joe Troiano and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2014-10-08 with total page 23 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “I don’t have a family,” Spookley said with a moan. “I’m the only square pumpkin that has ever grown.” Spookley the Square Pumpkin wishes he had a family and a place he belonged. He feels sad and alone, until he discovers that no one family tree grows quite the same as another. This fixed-layout ebook, which preserves the design and layout of the original print book, features read-along narration.

Download or read book The Legend of Mistletoe and the Christmas Kittens written by Joe Troiano and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2014-10-28 with total page 23 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mistletoe was born on Christmas day and when the other kittens saw him . . . they all ran away. Mistletoe had given up hope of ever having a home, but when he finds three little lost kittens his unselfish acts of kindness and a surprise gift from Santa change all that. This fixed-layout ebook, which preserves the design and layout of the original print book, features read-along narration.

Download or read book Mindy Kim and the Trip to Korea written by Lyla Lee and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2021-06-08 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fresh off the Boat meets Junie B. Jones in the adorable chapter book series following Mindy Kim, a young Asian American Girl—in this fifth novel, Mindy goes to South Korea! Mindy is super excited to go to South Korea to visit her grandparents! She has never taken such a big trip before, and she can’t wait to see her family again. Plus, Dad’s girlfriend, Julie, is also going to meet the family for the first time. Mindy and Julie decide to make a traditional Korean meal for the family as a thank-you for hosting. But after a few mishaps, Mindy fears they are cooking up a big disaster in the kitchen! Can Mindy and Julie make sure their meal passes the most important taste test of them all?

Download or read book The Secret of the Raindrops written by AQEEL AHMED and published by AQEEL AHMED. This book was released on 2024-03-30 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Secret of the Raindrops This piece talks about the interesting problem of raindrops that disappear in a garden. Through their different points of view, the ants and ladybugs explain a biological mystery. This helps us understand nature's beauty and how important it is to take care of the environment. Summary A beautiful story called "The Secret of the Raindrops" takes place in a bright yard. Anthony, the brave head of the ants, and Lady Lila, the smart ladybug, set out to find out why few raindrops stick around after a storm. From the point of view of the world's tiniest people, this picture book explores the natural wonders and vital cycles that keep life going on Earth. As the ants and Lady Lila learn more about the garden, they come across the basic parts of the water cycle: evaporation, condensation, and precipitation. They know how important each one is to the garden's health and growth. Through talking plants, clouds, and the ground beneath their feet, the group learns about things like transpiration, groundwater movement, and how rain brings nutrients to the land that plants need to stay alive. Every new thing they find helps them see how everything in the yard is linked and how it all works together to keep the ecosystem healthy. As they go, they learn a lot about nature and start to see how they fit into the whole. Anthony, Lady Lila, and their friends are touched by what they find and decide to become garden guardians, promising to keep the garden's resources and delicate balance safe. In addition to telling the stories of its characters' experiences, "The Secret of the Raindrops" is a teaching tool that teaches important lessons about taking care of the environment and how all living things depend on each other. Young readers feel a duty to protect the natural beauty and harmony of their surroundings, and the book encourages them to do so by encouraging them to look around with wonder and interest. Kids should really love nature and understand how important it is to take care of it by reading this story. It shows how important knowledge is and how important it is to work together. "The Secret of the Raindrops" is a passionate call to young people to take care of our world and leave a heritage of protecting and being aware of the environment for future generations through its interesting story and characters' journeys. Chapter 1: The heavy rain It started to rain all of a sudden in a place with tall trees and bright flowers. This rainstorm was different from all the others because it seemed to bring the yard to life in a supernatural way. When the storm ended and the sun came out, the yard sparkled and shone, and the plants, which had been dry, eagerly soaked up the rain. There were tiny grass blades on the ground and big leaves on the trees, but everything looked fresh and new. The rain had taken over the yard and made it look beautiful. A lot of ants lived in this yard and were always moving around and buzzing. Their homes were buried, and there were small paths all around the yard. These ants put in a lot of work to feed and keep their colony living. After the rain that day, though, they saw something strange. As they walked along their tracks, the beautiful showers that had made the flowers and leaves shine like diamonds were quickly losing their beauty. They were in a lot of trouble because of the problem. "Where are all the raindrops going?" they asked. John was the name of one of the ants. Antony was different from the other ants. Because he was so curious, he had to keep asking questions and looking for solutions. He knew he needed to look into it after seeing the raindrops evaporate. He was fascinated by the puzzle and vowed to find a way to solve it. Anthony chose to share his thoughts with Lady Lila, the garden's wise beetle. Lady Lila was known for being kind and smart, and she also knew a lot about the secrets of the garden. Anthony told Lady Lila about the showers that were getting less frequent, which interested her. For all that she knew about the yard, she had never seen this before. She was interested in the idea of going on a trip to find out the truth, so she agreed to go with Anthony on his studies. Tony and Lady Lila went on their trip together. An interested ant and an informed ladybug formed a unique team. There was no doubt that the trip would be hard, but they were determined to find out why the raindrops had disappeared. They thought that if they could solve this problem, they would find something important that would help them and all the other animals in the garden. Anthony and Lady Lila set out on their journey with sharp eyes. Before they went away, they saw the raindrops shining on the grass. With these ideas in mind, they kept going, determined to look at and learn about every part of the garden and every live thing they came across. They wanted to know, "Do the raindrops disappear? Do they become invisible? Or do they change into something else?" They set out to figure out what was going on with the rain and the missing raindrops, and they wouldn't give up until they did. Chapter 2: The Meeting Anthony, the interested ant, and Lady Lila, the smart ladybug, knew it was time to work together in the middle of the shining garden, right after the rain stopped. They were very confused about why the rain was stopping, so they asked for help to figure out what was going on. Anthony, who was always interested, and Lady Lila, who knew a lot about how things worked in the yard, called their friends. They asked the bravest, most curious, and daring ants from each group to join them on a trip that had never been done before. Their simple but compelling message was, "Join us as we go on a journey to find out where the raindrops go." As word got around, the yard became more and more exciting. Ants of every size and shape were excited about the idea of an adventure. Ants are known for being dedicated and working hard. More people came up to Anthony and Lady Lila, eager to find out more about the trip. Anthony excitedly explained their plan: to find out what happened to the rain, they would look at the whole garden, from the tree roots to the tops of the bushes' leaves. As Lady Lila talked about what she had seen, she stressed how important it was for them to make sure the garden and all of its people were healthy. The team that was made up of ants with different skills was smart and well-rounded. Some people were very good at finding paths through thick greenery even when there didn't seem to be any. Some of them were very smart and could pick up on clues that would help them figure it out. With Lady Lila's help and Anthony's direction, they were ready to face the mystery head-on. There was a wild sense of energy in the air as the crew got ready to start their study. Their things were checked twice to make sure they had everything they needed for the trip. As they got excited, other animals in the yard watched with interest as they left. Birds in the trees above talked, interested in what the ants were trying to do. Butterflies flew from flower to flower, telling everyone about the amazing journey that was about to start. It looked like even the flowers were getting closer, as if they were interested in what the team might find. The group knew that they would face problems when they set out on their journey. The yard was very big, and the showers that disappeared made it very hard to figure out what was going on. But when they were together, they felt unbeatable. Each person in the group brought something different to the table, and their skills and determination helped the group move forward. Anthony and Lady Lila led the group with confidence because they knew they had a bigger goal than just solving puzzles. It was about getting together, sharing their skills, and going on a trip to find out all the secrets and pleasures of the garden they lived in. They walked into a garden that was ready to show them all of its secrets. The adventure had just started. Chapter 3: What Soil Doesn't Tell You Anthony, Lady Lila, and his group of daring ants made their first find on their trip before they planned. They had always been on basic but important ground: the soil. But this wasn't any regular dirt. It was velvety and wet after the rain, like a sponge that's been soaked in water. Everyone in the group was amazed. Even though they had been through this area many times, they had never stopped to think about how complicated it was. With their very good sense of touch, the ants knew when the ground had soaked up water and become busier after it had rained. It was a big step toward figuring out what was going on with the showers. Using what she knew, Lady Lila started to tell the crew what this finding meant. She talked about how rain is more than just water coming from the sky and how important it is for gardens. She said the ground soaks up rain like a huge sponge. This water is important for all the plants in the yard, not just the soil. She said that plants need water just like ants and ladybugs do. The roots of every flower, plant, and tree take water from the ground, which helps them grow strong and healthy. Without water, the ground would dry out and plants would have a hard time growing. It totally shocked the team when they found out this. It helped them see how the garden worked in a way they hadn't before. Rain was important for the health of the planet, not just because it made their paths less clear and caused them to look for shelter. Scientists found that rain and snow move nutrients around in the soil, which plants need to grow. Through it all, the rain was the main thing that gave and took. The raindrops knew they were going to the right place when they disappeared into the ground. It was a turning point when the team realized how important rain is to the earth. They began to understand that every drop of rain was good for the garden of flowers. The land was no longer just the ground they walked on; it had become important. It was an important part of a bigger system and also very important for the health of the yard. Once the group knew this, they felt like they had to do something. They saw the yard as more than just their home. They saw it as a complex ecosystem whose balance depended on things like sunlight, rain, and soil. The first thing that had to be done to solve the garden's mysteries was to learn about the earth and how it reacts to rain. It was a missing piece of the puzzle that helped them see their surroundings in a new way. The simple but beautiful act of rain falling from the sky links everything in the garden, and the secret of the soil helped me understand this connection much better. The group set out on their journey with a better understanding of the natural world and how delicately it works. They were excited to find new secrets and enjoy the beauty of their garden home.

Download or read book Miraculous Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir Bug Out written by Jeremy Zag and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ladybug and Cat Noir must face off against three more of Hawk Moth's akumatized victims in the final volume covering Season One of the hit animated series. Collects #22-24.

Download or read book Better Than the Movies written by Lynn Painter and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2024-03-28 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Perfect for fans of Emily Henry and Ali Hazelwood, this “sweet and funny” (Kerry Winfrey, author of Waiting for Tom Hanks) teen rom-com is hopelessly romantic with enemies to lovers and grumpy x sunshine energy! Liz hates her annoyingly attractive neighbour but he’s the only in with her long-term crush… Perpetual daydreamer and hopeless romantic Liz Buxbaum gave her heart to Michael a long time ago. But her cool, aloof forever crush never really saw her before he moved away. Now that he’s back in town, Liz will do whatever it takes to get on his radar—and maybe snag him as a prom date—even befriend Wes Bennet. The annoyingly attractive next-door neighbour might seem like a prime candidate for romantic comedy fantasies, but Wes has only been a pain in Liz’s butt since they were kids. Pranks involving frogs and decapitated lawn gnomes do not a potential boyfriend make. Yet, somehow, Wes and Michael are hitting it off, which means Wes is Liz’s in. But as Liz and Wes scheme to get Liz noticed by Michael so she can have her magical prom moment, she’s shocked to discover that she likes being around Wes. And as they continue to grow closer, she must re-examine everything she thought she knew about love—and rethink her own ideas of what Happily Ever After should look like. Better Than the Movies features quotes from the best-loved rom-coms of cinema and takes you on a rollercoaster of romance that isn’t movie-perfect but jaw-dropping and heart-stopping in unexpected ways. Pre-order Nothing Like the Movies, the swoony sequel to Better than the Movies and don't miss out on The Do-Over and Betting On You from Lynn Painter!

Download or read book The Legend of JellyBean and the Unbreakable Egg written by Joe Troiano and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2015-03-03 with total page 23 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It was just before Easter on Holiday Hill Farm when five little chicks hatched in back of the barn. And then . . . something went wrong! As the chicks race against time to discover the secret of the unbreakable egg, they learn the value of teamwork, the importance of kindness, and the amazing power of a good hug!

Download or read book My Giant Sticker Activity Book written by Roger Priddy and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2004-01-17 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For children aged 3 and up. -Over 600 self-adhesive stickers.

Download or read book Mindy Kim and the Fairy Tale Wedding written by Lyla Lee and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2022-04-05 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fresh off the Boat meets Junie B. Jones in this adorable chapter book series following Mindy Kim, a young Asian American girl—in this seventh novel, Mindy’s dad and Julie get married! It’s time for a big celebration in Mindy Kim’s family: Dad and Julie are getting married! Mindy can’t wait to be the flower girl, wear her new hanbok, and officially welcome Julie into the family.

Download or read book Butterfly s Marching Band written by Lila Mitzie and published by . This book was released on 2021-02 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Juno Valentine and the Magical Shoes written by Eva Chen and published by Feiwel & Friends. This book was released on 2018-11-06 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A New York Times Bestseller! Featured in Oprah Magazine's Holiday Gift Guide Recommended by Rachael Ray as the perfect holiday gift Featured in InStyle's Holiday Gift Guide Juno Valentine’s favorite shoes don’t light up. They don’t have wheels. They are, to be perfectly honest, the tiniest bit boring. But they’re still her favorite muddy-puddle-jumping, everyday-is-an-adventure shoes. One day, when they go missing, Juno discovers something amazing: a magical room filled with every kind of shoe she could possibly imagine! Juno embarks on an epic journey through time and space, stepping into the shoes of female icons from Frida Kahlo and Cleopatra to Lady Gaga and Serena Williams. Each pair of shoes Juno tries brings a brand new adventure—and a step towards understanding that her very own shoes might be the best shoes of all. Parents and children alike will adore Instagram superstar Eva Chen's precocious debut picture book Juno Valentine and the Magical Shoes—a story that’s equal parts fashion fairy-tale and guide to girl power—and fall in love with the brilliantly spirited Juno Valentine. Praise for Juno Valentine and the Magical Shoes: “[A] fresh take on a fairy tale.” —Forbes.com “Those who are 3, 13, or 30 can all enjoy the book.” —Vogue.com "Not only does this book pay homage to some of history's greatest women, it also gives them snaps for their fashion sense." —Romper

Download or read book Corinne to the Rescue written by Wendy Shang and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2021-12-30 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this second book in her series, Corinne Tan worries about how she’ll keep up Flurry’s training in the summer. Luckily, she meets a dog trainer named Kim who agrees to become her mentor if she and Flurry can master some new skills. But learning them turns out to be harder than Corinne expected because of interference from her sister, Gwynn. Corinne thinks moving into her own room is the answer—that is, until Mom shares a huge update that will change their family forever. Suddenly, their annual camping trip becomes Corinne’s last hope for mastering new skills with Flurry. But when disaster strikes during the trip, Corinne and Flurry’s training turns into a real rescue mission—with her family’s safety at stake.

Download or read book Wild LA written by Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County and published by Timber Press. This book was released on 2019-03-19 with total page 333 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Los Angeles may have a reputation as a concrete jungle, but in reality, it’s incredibly biodiverse, teeming with an amazing array of animals and plants. You just need to know where to find them. Wild LA—from the experts at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County—is the guidebook you’ve been waiting for. Equal parts natural history book, field guide, and trip planner, Wild LA has something for everyone. You’ll learn about the factors shaping LA nature—including flood, fire, and climate change—and find profiles of over one hundred local species, from sea turtles to rare plants to Hollywood's famous mountain lion, P-22. Also included are day trips that detail which natural wonders you can experience on hiking trails, in public parks, and in your own backyard.