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Winnie de Poeh. De kleine dingen van het leven
Winnie de Poeh, één van de meest geliefde iconen uit de kinderliteratuur, wordt 100 jaar. Of je nu 8 of 88 bent, iedereen houdt van de lieve knuffelbeer die altijd op zoek is naar meer honing. Volg Winnie de Poeh terwijl hij door het Honderd Bunderbos dwaalt en de schoonheid van de natuur ontdekt, zich vreugdevol verwondert over de liefde van zijn vrienden, en dankbaarheid voelt bij een druppel honing.
Jingle, All the Way Home: An Advent Countdown Story
. Sept. 2025. 208p. pap $12.99. ISBN 9780063471641. Gr 1-3 COPY ISBN Gr 1-3–This saccharine holiday story, repurposed and adapted from Hapka’s Santa’s Puppy (2019), consists of 24 chapters and is intended to be read one chapter at a time from December 1 through December 24. Santa’s dog Jingle is eager to join Santa on his journey delivering gifts around the world. He stows away on Santa’s sleigh and is accidentally left behind at the Kerstman home.
Ready, set, kindergarten! - The Tryon Daily Bulletin
Ready, set, kindergarten! Published 11:50 am Tuesday, August 1, 2023 School will start back before we know it! Do you have a little one starting kindergarten this year? Bring them to Columbus Library on Monday, August 7 at 2 p.m. to learn about starting kindergarten with a special themed storytime! If you can’t make it to the event, check out one of these books to share with them. How to Start Kindergarten by Cathy Hapka David is the new kid at school, and is worried about fitting in.
10 Books to Ease Back to School Fears
Image Credit: josh-applegate-149609-unsplash.jpg Does your child have first day of school jitters? Who doesn't? A book about the first day of school can help ease your child's fears, and open the door to a conversation with you about what is worrying them. Here's a list of 10 great kids' books about the first day of school: The Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn A nervous young raccoon's mom kisses the palm of his hand before his first day of school.
Schoolhouse Rock!: The Updated Official Guide
Pre-Order Available Formats Print & E-Book A revised and updated edition of the bestselling adult book, Schoolhouse Rock! The Official Guide, timed to the 50th anniversary of the premiere. “Conjunction Junction, what’s your function?” If you don’t recognize those five little words, then you weren’t camped out in front of the television set every Saturday morning from 1973 to 1985.
The Little Things in Life
Take a charming, sentimental journey through the Hundred-Acre Wood with Winnie the Pooh. Nearly a century ago, A.A. Milne created the Hundred-Acre Wood and the cast of curious creatures who delight us to this day with their humorous quirks, endearing friendships, and contemplative wisdom. Winnie the Pooh has a finer-than-most appreciation of the simple things-a satisfying snack, a warm and cozy chair, or a long walk with a friend.
Winnie the Pooh My First Bedtime Storybook
Select... Amazon Barnes & Noble Books-a-Million Bookshop Indigo Pre-Order Print & E-Book Adventure in the Hundred-Acre Woods! Join favorite friends from the Hundred-Acre Woods Pooh, Piglet, Tigger, Rabbit, and more, featuring six bedtime stories in one very special storybook. G raced with sweet classic illustrations on every page, stained edges, and a soft padded cover, this treasury is certain to become your little one’s favorite bedtime treat!
Winnie the Pooh Tales of Kindness
Four stories of friendship from the Hundred-Acre Wood! Winnie the Pooh has been a friend to children of all ages for nearly a century. In this collection of new adventures, Pooh, Piglet, Tigger, Eeyore, Rabbit, Owl, Kanga, and Roo show what friendship is all about by treating each other with loving kindness.
ABC News: 75 Years in the Making
Select... Amazon Barnes & Noble Books-a-Million Bookshop Indigo Pre-Order Print A deluxe 224-page gift book celebrating the history and achievements of ABC News. Filled with photos of famous faces, newsworthy events, and spotlights on key on-air personalities, this beautiful coffee table book commemorates 75 years of ABC News excellence.
Jej Wysokość Zosia. Pływający pałac
Jej Wysokość Zosia. Pływający pałac Tytuł oryginalny Forma wydania Rok wydania Autorzy Kategoria Wydawnictwo Seria Oto wakacje godne księżniczki! Zosia i jej rodzina odwiedzają swym pływającym pałacem bajecznie piękną Koralową Zatokę. Królewskie wakacje stają się jeszcze ciekawsze, gdy Zosia poznaje prawdziwą syrenę o imieniu Oona.
Pobrykaj ze mną! Kubuś i przyjaciele. Biblioteka Mądrego Dziecka
Czy znacie zabawę w bryki-strumyki? Na pewno nie, bo Tygrys dopiero przed chwilą ją wymyślił! I bardzo chce, aby przyjaciele ze Stuwiekowego Lasu pobawili się razem z nim. Brykanie przez strumyki nie jest jednak takie proste, o czym przekonują się przyjaciele Tygrysa jeden po drugim. Może jednak znajdzie się ktoś, kto pobawi się z nim w bryki-strumyki? Ta opowieść to lekcja akceptacji odmiennych upodobań.
A Walk in the Wood
Buy Now Available Formats Print & eBook Part inspiration, part information narrative for our story is based on walking meditation, also known as mindful walking; an active practice that requires you to be consciously aware and moving in the environment rather than sitting with your eyes closed.
Mini Reviews: Children’s Early Chapter Books
So maybe some of these reviews are not so mini, but I really liked these books. They all have something to do with animal rescue, saving pets, training pets etc. One is not a chapter book, but it fit the theme so well that I included it with this group. As a retired teacher and teacher librarian, I liked all the books in this group and would have purchased them for my school library. I received a copy of each of these books from the publisher upon request.
Thank You, Pooh
Select... Amazon Barnes & Noble Books-a-Million Bookshop Indigo Buy Now Print Winnie the Pooh and his friends from the Hundred-Acre Wood contemplate some of the best things to say “thank you” for in this delightful board book that comes with plush Pooh Bear ears!
Christopher Robin: A Boy, A Bear, A Balloon
Select... Amazon Barnes & Noble Books-a-Million Indiebound Indigo iBooks Buy Now Print & eBook Retelling touching scenes from Walt Disney Studios’ upcoming film Christopher Robin, this charming picture book finds Christopher reuniting with Pooh, Piglet, Tigger, Eeyore, and the rest of his old friends when he returns to the Hundred Acre Wood for the first time since childhood.
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