What little girl would not want a princess to visit her? That's what kept happening to the little girl in this story. But it is what the princess told her that was most important, and the little girl took it to heart. All in rhyme and accompanied by over 35 delightfully colorful illustrations that dance along with the story.
Self-confidence is lacking in a plain little girl when she arrives in a new town, alone. The townspeople are astonished, "My, she's plain!" But, of course they were normal ... They were blue. They were green. They were orange. They were red. They were spotted and dotted on their bodies, hair, an, heads. They were striped and plaid and flowered and checked. They were abstract and camouflaged and arrowed and flecked. Jane appealed to their kindness, hoping that there might be anyone who would take her in ... They take her in all right, but decide to change her, fix her, make her bright. There follows a debate over which one of their designs she should be. But at the big 4th of July celebration, she comes to a great revelation and decides, "That the only way I can be special, the only way I can be unique, is to be me." Great fun, adorable illustrations, tongue-twisting rhymes add to the delight of this story"--Amazon.com.
Yes, everybody loves Valentines! From mothers to sisters, brothers, fathers and grandparents to friends to making new friends, Valentines are the perfect way to say you care. This book is filled with charming illustrations of Valentines in many forms. Its sweet message of love and friendship, all in rhyme, is appropriate for everyday as well as Valentine's Day. Sample: Mothers love Valentines... Sisters too. Even a brother loves a Valentine When it comes from you. Dads like Valentines without much fluff. Grandmothers love Valentines. And whatever fluff there is, it's never enough. What else is there to say About Valentines and Valentines Day? How about this?
Herbie, a very little fellow, knew exactly what he wanted to be - a monster. Being small, he wanted others to notice him and he felt that there was no better way to do that than to become a monster. After searching the Internet and Amazon for help in achieving his goal, he turns to monsters themselves. A series of monsters gives him advice. What he learns is a bit different than what he expected! Over 35 brightly colored illustrations by Sally Huss bring this story to life and will tickle the funny bone of any child who likes to laugh.
What is needed for the witch in this story to become a generous and happy person? Just one child -- as long as the child shows some spirit, or spunk as the story puts it. If a skunk can show spunk, so can anyone. This book show that Halloween can also be imbued with a bit of Kindness.
When Jacob was commanded by the prince to find a young woman worthy of being his princess, he was told, "If there is one thing a princess should be, it is to have the quality of sensitivity. She must be SENSITIVE!"Of course Jacob was up to the challenge, hiding a pea beneath stacks of mattresses on which each potential princess would lie. Every girl tried to be sensitive enough to feel it; only Charlotte Divine passed the test. But, what did young Charlotte do to make sure her prince was the real deal, that he was more sensitive to the feelings of others than just sensing a pea? You'll have to read the book to find out.
With so many pumpkins to pick from, it is hard to know which is yours. Yes, there is more to a pumpkin than meets the eye. The character in this story tells how he picked his pumpkin, carved it, and then lit the pumpkin's face, which lit his as well. Full of joy! Lots of smiles and charming illustrations with a happy rhyming verse that takes a child on a pumpkin hunt. Happy Halloween.
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