Mabela the Clever

Mabela the Clever PDF

Author: Margaret Read MacDonald

Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company

Published: 2001-01-01

Total Pages: 35

ISBN-13: 0807549045

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Pick of the Lists, ABA A 2001 Parents' Choice Picture Book Silver Honor Highly Commended Book–2002 Charlotte Zolotow Award Committee Texas Library Association 2002 2 X 2 Reading List Children's Literature Choice List 2002 Storytelling World Award-2002 Winner-Stories for Young Listeners 2001 Aesop Accolade, American Folklore Society 2003 Washington Children's Choice Master List "MacDonald's retelling of this Limba tale is engineered for storytime success."—School Library Journal starred review Mabela may be the smallest mouse in the village, but her father has taught her to be clever. And this cleverness comes in handy when the cat comes, inviting everyone to join the secret Cat Society. The mice line up, with Mabela at the front and the Cat at the back. They march into the forest, singing the secret Cat song and shouting FO FENG! Only clever Mabela realizes the Cat is up to no good!

Once Upon a Zzzz

Once Upon a Zzzz PDF

Author: Maddie Frost

Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company

Published: 2018-03-01

Total Pages: 40

ISBN-13: 0807560650

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Once upon a time, an author took a snooze and an illustrator took the reins telling the story—exactly the way she wants! Featuring a llama princess, a scheming penguin, space travel, and maybe even a ninja—or, wait, a dragon!—this rambunctious, clever, no-holds-barred "meta" story will have young readers giggling from start to finish.

The Squeaky Door

The Squeaky Door PDF

Author: Margaret Read MacDonald

Publisher: Harper Collins

Published: 2006-01-03

Total Pages: 42

ISBN-13: 0060283734

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THE SQUEAKY DOOR It's time for bed! Granny tucks Little Boy in tight. She kisses him good night. She turns out the light. And he's not scared! No, not him! But when Granny shuts that door... SQUEEEEAK! How can a granny keep that spooky, squeaky door from scaring her little boy awake at night? Acclaimed storyteller Margaret Read MacDonald spins a humorous bedtime story, perfect for reading aloud, with comical illustrations by Mary Newell DePalma.

The Leaping Laddoo

The Leaping Laddoo PDF

Author: Harshita Jerath

Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company

Published: 2022-03-01

Total Pages: 34

ISBN-13: 0807544124

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Join a frolicking chase on the bustling streets of contemporary India. Bhago, Bhago as fast as you can! Follow the leaping laddoo (luh-DOO), an Indian dessert, as it flees from the hands of its maker and eludes children, a tea seller, a groom on an elephant, and more. Can anyone end this crazy chase? Featuring vibrant illustrations and sprinkled with Hindi words, this fun read-aloud also includes a laddoo recipe.

Goldilocks and the Three Engineers

Goldilocks and the Three Engineers PDF

Author: Sue Fliess

Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company

Published: 2021-04-01

Total Pages: 35

ISBN-13: 080753000X

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These three bears help inventor Goldilocks in this quirky fairy tale. Goldilocks is an inventor with inventor's block. To clear her mind, she takes a walk. Coincidentally, a very smart Papa Bear, Mama Bear, and Baby Bear also take a walk, and they find a cute little bungalow with almost-right inventions. Can they help make the inventions just right?

Saturday at the Food Pantry

Saturday at the Food Pantry PDF

Author: Diane O'Neill

Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company

Published: 2021-09-15

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 0807572381

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Chicago Public Library Best Picture Books of 2021 Parents Magazine October 2021 Book of the Month A sensitive story about food insecurity. Molly and her mom don't always have enough food, so one Saturday they visit their local food pantry. Molly's happy to get food to eat until she sees her classmate Caitlin, who's embarrassed to be at the food pantry. Can Molly help Caitlin realize that everyone needs help sometimes?

The Boy from the Dragon Palace

The Boy from the Dragon Palace PDF

Author:

Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company

Published: 2011-09-01

Total Pages: 35

ISBN-13: 0807592390

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2012 Storytelling World Award Best Children's Books of the Year 2012, Bank Street College 2011 NYPL 100 Books for Reading and Sharing STARRED REVIEW! "The text is nicely repetitive and includes satisfyingly disgusting nose-blowing effects that children will love. MacDonald's lively retelling of this folktale is bound to fascinate kids; after all, who can resist a tale with a snot-nosed boy?"—Kirkus Reviews starred review One day, a poor flower seller drops his leftover flowers into the sea as a gift for the Dragon King. What does he get in return? A little snot-nosed boy—with the power to grant wishes! Soon the flower seller is rich, but what will happen if he forgets the meaning of "thank you"? This classic folktale is reimagined with adorable watercolor images, playful text, and an endearing—if snotty—main character.

Stone Soup with Matzoh Balls

Stone Soup with Matzoh Balls PDF

Author: Linda Glaser

Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company

Published: 2014-03-01

Total Pages: 35

ISBN-13: 0807576182

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2015 Storytelling World Resource Award An old man walks into the town of Chelm asking for food. The townspeople claim they have nothing to share, but the man explains that he can make enough food for everyone with just a stone. The townspeople are intrigued and watch the man as he creates a pot of delicious matzoh ball soup. As he begins to cook, he asks for one ingredient and then another, which the townspeople provide. In the end, they have unknowingly contributed to making a Seder feast for all to share!

How Many Donkeys?

How Many Donkeys? PDF

Author: Margaret Read MacDonald

Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company

Published: 2009-09-01

Total Pages: 35

ISBN-13: 0807592803

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2010 Best English Language Children's Book, Sharjah International Book Fair Jouha gets confused counting his donkeys while leading them to market. Jouha is loading his donkeys with dates to sell at the market. How many donkeys are there? His son helps him count ten, but once the journey starts, things change. First there are ten donkeys, then there are nine! When Jouha stops to count again, the lost donkey is back. What's going on? Silly Jouha doesn't get it, but by the end of the story, wise readers will be counting correctly−and in Arabic!

The Girl Who Wore Too Much

The Girl Who Wore Too Much PDF

Author: Margaret Read MacDonald

Publisher: Triangle Interactive, Inc.

Published: 2017-12-13

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 1684440297

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Read Along or Enhanced eBook: In this timeless tale from Thailand, A girl cannot decide which of her many silken dresses and lavish jewels to wear to the dance, so she wears them all. Her foolish decision, teaches her a valuable lesson.