Welcome to Frog and his world. He enjoys nothing better than spending time floating in his pond or visiting with his friends. He appreciates the simpler things in life and would prefer that things stay just the way they are--nice and peaceful. From acclaimed children's writer Eve Bunting comes a beginning reader series featuring the delightful Frog and his friends Rabbit, Possum, Raccoon, and Squirrel. In Best Summer Ever Frog compares himself to a bat, takes a much-needed vacation, and meets a Starman who helps him see the night sky in a new way.

Frog enjoys a summer with his friends as he compares himself to a bat, takes a vacation, and meets a Starman who helps him to see the night sky in a new way. Full color.

It is Nic's first day of summer vacation! He goes outside to explore the beautiful day, only he doesn't know what to do with his summer. That is until a little girl rides up on her bike and asks Nic to go riding. So off they go with Major, Nic's German shepherd, always close beside him. Together they set off to discover the best that summer has to offer. They soon become fast friends that first day of the best summer ever! This is an interactive book to be enjoyed by kids and parents together. There are 31 insects hidden throughout the book. Look and see how many you can find! Enjoy! Stay well and be safe. Please DON'T drink and drive.

From the acclaimed author of The Great Shelby Holmes comes a new middle grade story about two summers-three decades apart-and the box of secrets linking them together. This is going to be the worst summer ever for Peyton. Her family just moved, and she had to leave her best friend behind. She's lonely. She's bored. Until . . . she comes across a box buried in her backyard, with a message: I'm so sorry. Please forgive me. Things are about to get interesting. Back in 1989, it's going to be the best summer ever for Melissa and Jessica. They have two whole months to goof around and explore, and they're even going to bury a time capsule! But when one girl's family secret starts to unravel, it's clear things may not go exactly as planned. In alternating chapters, from Peyton in present day to Melissa three decades earlier (a time with no cell phones, no social media, and camera film that took days to develop, but also a whole lot of freedom), beloved author Elizabeth Eulberg tells the story of a mystery that two sets of memorable characters will never forget.

Friends James and Eamon enjoy a wonderful week at the home of Eamon's grandparents during summer vacation.

Welcome to Frog and his world. He enjoys nothing better than spending time floating in his pond or visiting with his friends. He appreciates the simpler things in life and would prefer that things stay just the way they are - nice and peaceful. From acclaimed children's writer Eve Bunting comes a new beginning reader series featuring the delightful Frog and his friends Rabbit, Possum, Raccoon, and Squirrel. In the first book Frog is alarmed when he finds a strange object in his pond, he tries to re-gift a scarf, and he makes friends with a runaway hippo. In Party at the Pond Frog is busy with his autumn party, he is overseen dancing around the pond, and he narrowly escapes being turned into a prince. Retro-style artwork by illustrator Josée Masse gives a fresh, distinctive look to this new series.

Louis isn’t very good at playing baseball, but he knows and loves the game more than anybody. He loves the purity of the sport, the sound of the crack of a bat, and the smell of freshly cut grass in the stadium. And more than anything, he loves the New York Yankees. So when he becomes a bat boy for the team during the summer of 1961, it is a dream come true. Lucky gives readers baseline box seats to one of the most memorable seasons in sports history, and as Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris compete in their legendary home-run race, Louis learns that the heroes he looks up to can teach him life lessons that will change him forever.

Dyslexic-friendly version using Dyslexie Fonts and styled with the dyslexic reader in mind. The summer holiday was supposed to be the best time of the year for Kim. She had been looking forward to a camping adventure with her family, but her plans were suddenly derailed. Disappointed and frustrated, Kim realises she can still have the Best Summer Ever! by controlling her own happiness. With a new mindset and a creative spirit, she sets out to make this the Best Summer Ever! However, things don't always go as planned, so Kim must use all her drive and determination, and Little Go Getter attitude to make her dreams come true. Experience the adventure and excitement of Kim building a summer project with her friends and family in Best Summer Ever!, the first book in the Little Go Getters series. Follow her journey as she learns about the power of mindset, attitude, and creativity. This book is about getting into action and making the most out of every situation. Little Go Getters is more than just a series of fun stories. It's about fostering enterprising behaviours (getting projects done) in children and helping them develop the skills they need to succeed. Whether it's a personal project, a family activity, a community initiative, or even an entrepreneurial venture, Little Go Getters teaches kids to take charge and make things happen. Best Summer Ever! is the first book in the Little Go Getters series focused on ★ Mindset ★ Attitude ★ Creativity ★ Getting into Action all wrapped around Kim doing a personal project to ensure she has the best summer when things don't go as planned. Little Go Getters focuses on helping foster enterprising behaviours (getting projects done) in youth. Life is full of projects: ◆ Personal ◆ Family ◆ Community ◆ Income generating (entrepreneurship) This Australian version of Little Go Getters strongly emphasises inclusion and representation. We believe that every child should be able to see themselves in stories and be inspired to reach their dreams. So join Kim in her quest for the Best Summer Ever! and prepare for an unforgettable adventure!

For fans of Julie Halpern and Morgan Matson comes a summer road trip story about adventure, sisters, and finding out who you truly want to be. Anna's always idolized her older sister, Storm. So when Storm dies in a tragic car accident on the night of her high school graduation, Anna is completely lost and her family is torn apart. That is, until she finds Storm's summer bucket list and decides to honor her sister by having the best summer ever -- which includes taking an epic road trip to the coast from her sleepy Iowa town. Setting out to do everything on Storm's list along with her sisters best friend Cameron -- the boy next door -- who knew that Storm's dream summer would eventually lead to Anna's own self-discovery?

“Shark Summer is bursting with vibrant, expressive art....The characters are distinct and relatable...It’s a lovely read!”—Molly Knox Ostertag, author of the Witch Boy series "Eloquently chronicled in Marcks’s cinematic panels, friendships are formed and repaired, parental relationships articulated, and inner conflicts expressed and resolved. A winning production." --Kirkus When a Hollywood film crew arrives on Martha's Vineyard with a mechanical shark and a youth film contest boasting a huge cash prize, disgraced pitcher Gayle "Blue Streak" Briar sees a chance to turn a bad season into the best summer ever. After recruiting aspiring cinematographer Elijah Jones and moody director Maddie Grey, Gayle and her crew set out to uncover the truth of the island's own phantom shark and win the prize money. But these unlikely friends are about to discover what happens when you turn your camera toward the bad things lurking below the surface.