Free and bargain Children's/Kids in July 2013

[gabby98]

Going to give this a try for those of you interested. Hope I get this right

Once I get the hang of this, I will try a YA section as well, unless someone wants to beat me to it.

First one, I posted in it's own thread just to start:

Found this on http://www.chroniclebooks.com/ebook-deals. On sale ($0.99) at Amazon, BN, GP, iTunes, Kobo and Sony

A Camping Spree with Mr. Magee

How Do You Sleep? [K] $1.00 by Louise Bonnett-Rampersaud

Publication Date: November 6, 2012 | Age Level: 3 and up | Grade Level: Pre-K and up
Children will be lulled to sleep as they learn where a bird, bear, horse, pig, frog, and rabbit sleep—and even themselves! Dreamy close-ups of animals, both awake and asleep, add to the gentle mood.

Sleep, Big Bear, Sleep! [K] $1.00 by Maureen Wright and Will Hillenbrand

Publication Date: April 13, 2012 | Age Level: 3 and up | Grade Level: Pre K and up
It's time for Big Bear to hibernate, so Old Man Winter keeps telling him: "Sleep, Big Bear, sleep." But Big Bear doesn't hear very well. He thinks Old Man Winter has told him to drive a jeep, to sweep, and to leap. Big Bear just can't seem to hear what Old Man Winter is saying. Finally, Old Man Winter finds a noisy way to get Big Bear's attention. Cozy illustrations rendered in pencil and mixed media by Will Hillenbrand bring this bedtime story to a fitting conclusion.

Zombie Town [K] by R.L. Stine $1.00

Publication Date: April 13, 2012 | Age Level: 9 and up | Grade Level: 4th and up
This used to be such a nice, quiet town. But that was before all the zombies. When twelve-year-old Mike and his friend, Karen, go to see a horror movie called Zombie Town, the last thing they expect is for the title characters to come down off the screen and chase them through the theater. And it’s not popcorn these hungry creatures want to chomp on—it’s human brains!
Now Mike and Karen frantically try to flee through the panicked streets of their hometown before shuffling bands of zombies turn every last citizen into a ravenous flesh-eater. But if Mike thinks he’ll be safe once he reaches his house and warns Mom and Dad, he'd better think again. When the zombies say it's lunchtime, no home is safe! Zombie Town is R.L. Stine’s delightfully spooky take on the horror genre that’s infecting the world, bite by bite.

Whoosh Went the Wind! [K] $1.00 by Sally Derby

Publication Date: February 12, 2013 | Age Level: 6 and up | Grade Level: 1 and up
A little boy tells his teacher about the tricks of a mischievous wind that made him late for school. But his teacher just won’t believe him. Is he telling the truth or just inventing some outrageous excuses? Listen to the little boy as he tells about his windy "walk" to school and find out. Vincent Nguyen's unique illustrations using oil paints and digital techniques bring this imaginative tale to a very unexpected conclusion.

Pig Pickin' (Moose and Hildy) [K] $1.00 by Stephanie Greene

Publication Date: November 6, 2012 | Age Level: 6 and up | Grade Level: 1st and up
Hildy almost becomes the dinner at a Pig Pickin’ barbecue.

Moose’s best friend, Hildy, is thrilled when a farmer invites her to enter a Pig Pickin’ contest down South. She thinks it’s a beauty contest, and Moose is eager to go with her. When they get to the county fair, however, Moose starts to worry. The farmer keeps offering Hildy pizza and ice cream. Why is he so interested in fattening her up? Is the Pig Pickin’ really a beauty contest—or is Hildy going to become the barbecue? Moose uses his wits to save his best friend from a terrible fate in this funny story about friendship and loyalty.

Wonder (B&N Exclusive Edition) $0.99 by R. J. Palacio

Age range: 8 - 12 Years

Overview
This Exclusive Collector's Edition of the #1 New York Times Bestseller includes more than 40 additional pages of bonus material: a letter from the author; a conversation with the author; letters, e-mails, and cards from readers; discussion questions and additional resources; and much more!

I won't describe what I look like. Whatever you're thinking, it's probably worse.

August Pullman was born with a facial deformity that, up until now, has prevented him from going to a mainstream school. Starting 5th grade at Beecher Prep, he wants nothing more than to be treated as an ordinary kid—but his new classmates can't get past Auggie's extraordinary face. WONDER, now a #1 New York Times bestseller and included on the Texas Bluebonnet

The Elephant's Child: How the Elephant Got His Trunk [NB] FREE by Rudyard Kipling

Format: NOOK Kids Read to Me
Age range: 4 - 7 Years

A retelling of Rudyard Kipling's classic tale The Elephant's Child, adapted by Karen Baiker and illustrated by Davin Cheng. The curious little Elephant asks many questions and embarks on a journey which changes the face of elephants forever!

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Oh, missed a few from Free Par-tay Two Days Only, July 24th-25th

Sweet, Sweet, Sweet Barefeet! A Joyful Rap (Grammy's Gang Book 5) [K] FREE by Flo Barnett

Except for the color of their skin, Thomas and Ty-Ty are the same as any two boys could be. And they've promised to be best pals forever! So rap along to the beat as they splash through puddles, hide in bushes, swim with the fishes , and laze under an old oak tree on a warm summer day. Celebrate their brotherhood with lyrical verse and amazing illustration.

The Book of Ruth (Show and Tell Bible) [K] FREE byNancy Radke and Alison Miller

Most of the Show and Tell Bible DVD stories have different illustrators. The Book of Ruth is illustrated by Kayla Robbins. She drew all the pictures for the Jacob stories in Volume 1 and has finished drawing Job for the third volume of the DVD series.

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Caps for Sale (Reading Rainbow Books) [K] by Esphyr Slobodkina $1.99

Publication Date: December 19, 2011 | Grade Level: P and up

Caps for Sale is a timeless classic, in print for over fifty years, and beloved by generations of readers. This easy-to-read story about a peddler and a band of mischievous monkeys is filled with warmth, humor, and simplicity. Children will delight in following the peddlers efforts to outwit the monkeys in this new, enlarged, and redesigned edition, and will ask to read it again and again.

The Six Pirates: A Rollicking & Rhyming Picture Book. (Fun Rhyming Children's Books) [K] by Lily Lexington $0.99

Publication Date: March 8, 2012 | Age Level: 3 and up
The New Bestseller.

If your child enjoys stories from authors like Jane Yolen, Kevin Henkes, Katherine Paterson or Patricia Polacco then your child will love this rollicking and rhyming sea adventure.

The six pirates have two big problems; they have run out of food and none of them can agree on where they should sail, let alone anything else. Will this be the end of the beloved six pirates or will the bickering buccaneers find their way to a new home?

The story ends with a great lesson about teamwork that parents will love.

The Ugly Duckling (Illustrated) [K] by Hans Christian Andersen FREE

A classic story by Hans Christian Andersen presented with modern illustrations. The story of how a little bird endures the abuses and miseries as he was growing up not realizing he would mature into a beautiful swan. It’s a great tale about personal transformation for the better.

Tongue Twisters for Kids [K] by Riley Weber FREE

"Rubber baby buggy bumpers" - Say this three times as fast as you can. How about, try saying " Loopy lizards lying lazily aloft a little lane of logs," without messing up. This Tongue Twister book is huge collection of funny phrases, ridiculous rhymes, and silly sentences that will have kids laughing for hours. Each one challenges your mouth muscles as you try to say these tongue twisters faster and multiple times.

A tongue twister is a phrase that is supposed to be difficult to articulate properly. Often times they take practice to say correctly. Tongue twisters are good practice for children as they learn to form words, phrases, and vowels. It's hard to say a tongue twister without a smile on your face. Each tongue twister in this book has it's own silly illustration. Kids will be entertained with these tongue twisters for hours.

Monsters Have Mommies [K] by Angela Muse $0.99

Have you ever wondered if monsters have mommies and daddies? It turns out monsters families are a lot like our families. This monsterous tale about parents and family is perfect for children aged eight and under.

Stories For Kids: 31 Fun and Illustrated Children's Stories with Moral Lessons (A Story A Day) [K] by Martin Aaron FREE

Stories For Kids contains 31 stories good enough for one quick story for each day of the month.

These children’s stories for Kindle are a nice mix of fables and a few fairy tales, stories that impart lessons while still able to make you and your child giggle and have fun.

These bedtime stories are long enough to keep your child amazed but short enough to keep your child focused and wanting more the following night.

Of course, a child is much easier to dazzle and amaze if stories come with bright and colorful pictures to match them as well.

This is why this particular line of picture books comes with 124 colorful illustrations: from a Wise Old Goat in a countryside to a Big Brown Bear in the city, or how about some cute little fairies with their wings and their wands?

[booklover6]

Great idea, thanks!

[gabby98]

yw...i figured if I was trying to get my niece and nephews to read more someone else may be into it too...now if I can keep it up, maybe it'll help me to start a YA on to get my daughter reading more

PDF Ebooks from Scholastic ranging from $0.00 - $10.00

http://teacherexpress.scholastic.com...oduct_type=678

[basschick]

awesome idea for a monthly section

[gabby98]

Lily Lemon Blossom Welcome to Lily's Room [K] by Barbara Miller FREE

Meet Lily Lemon Blossom, a delightful little girl who loves adventures and playing with her friends. Lily invites you to see her lovely room and meet her many friends, including Bunny Rabbit and Josephine her kitten who is always by her side. A quick peek into Lily's room will tell you quite a lot about her. The room comes alive with its vibrant colors and huggable plush toys. It's a happy place for a happy little girl and her friends.

Children's Book: Terry Treetop Finds New Friends (Adventure & Education book Series (Happy Inspired children's books Collection, ebook 1)) [K] by Tali Carmi $0.99

This is a wonderful children book , about a boy with red hair and freckles, named Terry, but....

everybody called him Terry Treetop because he loved climbing trees.

Terry was alone, so he went on a journey to find new friends to invite to his new treehouse.

He almost gave-up when a new opportunity came his way....

Princess Katy Meets the Tooth Fairy (Princess Katy Illustrated Rhymes) [K] by Zoey Parker $0.99

Princess Katy Meets the Tooth Fairy is the 3rd Illustrated Rhyming story featuring our sweet Princess Katy (and her sweet tooth).
Introduce your child to the concepts of the tooth fairy and new teeth with this adorable rhyming story which contains illustrations on each page.

Zoey Parker enjoys sharing stories and enabling your family to make their own memories with these rhyming bedtime stories.

Sally Goes to the Beach by Stephen Huneck FREE for Android Only (Sony)

A wild day at the beach! Sally, the black Labrador retriever, is very excited...she is going to the beach! At the beach, Sally encounters new friends, smells, games, and best of all, new adventures. Told from the eyes of Sally the dog and brought to life through charming and brightly colored artwork, this endearing story of Sally's vacation is the perfect travel companion for any child with a sense of fun and adventure. Beautifully illustrated, this charming story inspires a life-long love of reading, captures the imagination of readers and dog lovers everywhere!

Biscuit's First Beach Day [NB] by Alyssa Satin Capucilli $3.99

Age range: 2 - 5 Years

Biscuit is going on his f irst trip to the beach!
He is excited about making sand castles, collecting seashells, and playing in the ocean.
Have a great day, Biscuit. Woof!

Odette's Secrets [K] by Maryann Macdonald $2.99 Daily Deal

Publication Date: February 26, 2013 | Age Level: 10 and up

For Jews in Nazi-occupied Paris, every day brings new dangers. So when Odette's father is thrown into a work camp and the Nazis suspect her mother of helping the Resistance, Odette is sent to the French countryside until it is safe to return. On the surface, Odette leads the life of a regular girl, going to school, doing chores, even attending Catholic masses with other children. But inside, she is burning with secrets for the life she left behind, and the identity she must hide at all costs. Yet when the war ends, the cost of keeping secrets takes an unexpected toll: can Odette return to Paris as a Jew, or has she changed too much? Inspired by the life of the real Odette Meyer, this moving free-verse novel is a story of triumph over adversity.

Camp Wonderful Wild [K] by Laurel Snyder $3.99

Publication Date: June 4, 2013 | Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: Pre-K and up

There are monsters in the wild.
There are loads of chores to do.
There are buzzing, stinging, winging things. . . .
There’s muck and mud and goo.
Is Camp Wonderful Wild really so bad? Or is that all part of the fun? This is a hilarious peek at the highs and lows of summer camp – and all the great things that happen there.

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Sweet Dream Kisses: A Bedtime Story [NB] by Lora Kalkman $0.99

Age range: 2 - 5 Years

Mama Bear says good-night to Little Bear in this gentle bedtime story told in rhyme. As she lulls Little Bear to sleep with sweet-dream kisses, Mama Bear reassures her cub that it's bedtime for all the baby animals in their woodland home. Every baby animal gets sweet-dream kisses! Mother/baby animal pairs are depicted in charming watercolor illustrations. Your little one can say good-night to Little Turtle, Little Deer, Little Bat, Little Duck, Little Possum, Little Fox, Little Mouse, Little Owl, Little Skunk, Little Bunny, and finally, Little Bear. Sweet dreams! Musical accents and fun sounds round out the comforting narration.

The Mother's Day Gift By Bea Balint FREE

The sleepy sun was peeking out from her favourite cozy shelter just behind the little hill, where the Noisy Farm was living its jolly life. Today everyone was rising with the sun, because this was quite a special day. Bees were working hard, flying from flower to flower; the carol of larks echoed far in the forests. ‘Mother- Mother-Mother’s Day’ – sounded the chirping birds.

Jokes for Kids: 301 Clean and Funny Jokes for Kids By Lizzy Burbank FREE

Who is at the top of the barn yard pop charts? Lady Baa Baa! In this second edition of Lizzy Burbank's Jokes For Kids you will find a whopping 301 laugh-out-loud funny jokes for kids

Clothes Have Feelings Too! By Ari Mazor $0.99

CHARLIE'S CLOTHES STAGE A REVOLT!– Like many kids, when Charlie undresses he throws his dirty clothes on the floor. But Charlie's clothes have had it up to here! They've decided to teach Charlie a lesson. What did Charlie's clothes do? And did Charlie learn his lesson? Keep reading. You will love the characters & you will laugh! And then you will want to read it again and again

[gabby98]

kind of late i know...but I have insomnia so gotta get sleep where I can

Voyage with the Vikings [NB] by Paul McCusker, Marianne Hering FREE

Age range: 6 - 9 Years


While visiting Mr. Whittaker at Whit's Soda Shoppe, Beth and Patrick find a mysterious letter in the Imagination Station requesting a Viking sunstone. The letter is old and says that someone named Albert will be imprisoned if the sunstone isn't found. Mr. Whittaker sends cousins Patrick and Beth to Greenland circa 1000. On their quest for the sunstone, the cousins meet Vikings Erik the Red and Leif Eriksson--and find the sunstone as they join Leif on his first voyage to North America. But the adventure is just .

Otto the Grouchy Owl [K] BY Michael Yu $0.99

An Awesome illustrated children's picture book that teaches a good moral lesson for Ages 3-8

This is a story about an owl named Otto, who learns a great lesson from his friends, about how spreading a little "sunshine" is more fun than always being grouchy.

A Beautifully Illustrated Children's Picture eBook with really cool pictures of barnyard animals.

Tip-Tap Pop [K] By Sarah Lynn $1.00

Publication Date: January 8, 2013 | Age Level: 6 and up | Grade Level: 1 and up

Emma and her grandpa, Pop, are tap-dancing pals. They dig-shuffle-chug through town and put on a c lickity-clacking, tip-tapping show every year on Emma’s birthday. But Pop is getting old. He starts forgetting things, even Emma’s birthday. And he stops dancing. Can Emma help Pop’s feet remember how to dance? Clickity-clack, clickity-clack, stomp-stomp-clickity-clack. . . . Endearing illustrations rendered in gouache and pencils show that even the smallest act may spark a memory in an Alzheimer’s sufferer.

Leaves! Leaves! Leaves! [K] By Nancy Elizabeth Wallace $1.00

Publication Date: November 6, 2012 | Age Level: 6 and up | Grade Level: 1st and up

Join Mama and Buddy Bear’s stroll through the seasons as they examine the development of leaves on their favorite trees. In early spring, Buddy wonders when the leaves will emerge from their buds and blossom into the wonderful shapes he and Mama like to collect in the summer months. Mama, a treasure trove of tree facts, shares Buddy’s love of leaves and encourages him to use his eyes and hands to explore how a tree produces, maintains, and then sheds its foliage. With a wealth of information tucked into an engaging story, this informational picture book is a perfect pick for classroom investigations or story time.

The House Takes A Vacation [K] By Jacqueline Davies $3.99

Publication Date: February 5, 2013 | Age Level: 6 and up | Grade Level: 1 and up

After the Petersons leave for vacation, their house decides it wants to take a holiday, too! But the different parts of the house can’t agree on where to go. Finally, the sunporch suggests the house go to the beach. The basement refuses "to rise to the occasion," but the rest of the house follows the front door as it leads the way—and the house has a vacation that it will never forget! Adding to the appeal are Lee White’s oil and colored pencil illustrations, which bring this "home away from home" tale to a safe and sound conclusion.

Sneeze, Big Bear, Sneeze! [K] By Maureen Wright $3.99

Publication Date: January 6, 2012 | Age Level: 3 and up | Grade Level: Pre K and up

It’s autumn, and Big Bear thinks that his sneezes are causing the leaves and the apples to fall from the trees and the geese to fly away... until the wind convinces him otherwise. Cozy illustrations rendered in pencil and mixed media add warmth and humor to a story that children will love.

There's a Spider in My Shoe! [K] By Michael Yu $0.99

Publication Date: March 28, 2013
Silly Rhyming Illustrated Children's Picture eBook for Ages 2-8

Disclaimer:
For those parents who are concerned, this book does contain the word "hate."

Example: "I hate it when my older brother shoves me out the way."

Ew! There's a spider in my shoe! There are many things I don't like, but spiders are the worst! Oh, it's not because of their many fuzzy legs or their creepy crawly smiles. No, no. The reason that spiders are the worst is because...

Read along in this humorous rhyme to find out why this kid dislikes spiders.

The Fox On the Box [IB]* by Barbara Gregorich Robert Masheris FREE

Fox on the Box is the story of how a fox has a playful encounter with a box.

School Zone’s Start to Read! series helps children learn to read by presenting interesting stories with easy vocabularies. Words are repeated. Sentences are short. Rhyming words help children increase their vocabularies. Meaningful clues in the illustrations are abundant. After several readings with a partner, the child should be able to read alone. Most of all, the reading experience should be enjoyable.

Most of the vocabulary words in The Fox on the Box are typically introduced in first grade. You may need to help your child with words that seem difficult.

The Velveteen Rabbit [IB]* by Margery Williams FREE

On Christmas morning, the best present in the Boy's stocking was the Velveteen Rabbit — brown and white with long whiskers and stuffed with fluff. The Boy loved the Velveteen Rabbit, and the Rabbit loved the Boy. When the Rabbit learns about Real from the Skin Horse, he looks for a way to become Real himself. He learns that the only way to become Real is to be loved first.

*[IB] Books say "This book is available for download on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with iBooks and on your computer with iTunes. Books must be read on an iOS device". Not sure if they can be converted for other platforms, never tried pesonally

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Biscuit and the Little Pup: My First I Can Read [K] bY Alyssa Satin Capucilli $0.99

Publication Date: May 31, 2011
Will Biscuit ever get the little pup to come play with him?

Fancy Nancy Sees Stars: I Can Read Level 1 (I Can Read Book 1) [K] By Jane O'Connor $0.99

Publication Date: June 28, 2011
Nancy absolutely adores stars. She loves how they sparkle in the sky, and she can even name the constellations. Nancy can hardly wait for her class visit to the planetarium!

Biscuit Is Thankful [K] By Alyssa Satin Capucilli $1.99

Publication Date: November 15, 2011 | Age Level: 4 and up

Biscuit is thankful for his bone, his biscuits, and lots more, too. Sweet puppy! Woof!

Howie Wants to Play (I Can Read! / Howie Series) [K] By Sara Henderson $1.99

Publication Date: March 1, 2011
In Howie Wants to Play beginning readers learn that God loves them no matter what. It's a lesson playful Howie learns after he makes some big messes. The fun illustrations match the tone of the story. My First-level readers will find this book to be as irresistible as Howie himself.

My 1st Ebook - Alexis Meets Wiziwam the Wizard : A Children's Magic Adventure Thriller for 6 - 9 Year Olds. [K] By Ian C.P. Irvine $0.99

One morning, whilst playing in the school playground of her school, Alexis Morgan is somehow turned into a small, green frog.

Mad Maddie Maxwell (I Can Read!) [K] By Stacie K.B. Maslyn $1.99

Publication Date: October 5, 2010
Maddie's jump rope is missing. When she doesn't find it in all the usual places, she gets angry. She blames each member of her family in turn. Through familiar rhyme and repetition, simple text, and delightful illustrations, this level-one I Can Read Book provides support for the earliest readers.

Sandy's Dream (Children's picture book) [NB] by Jared Rader FREE

Sandy's dream is a story about Sandy dreaming of one day, becoming a doctor. All the boys laughed at her and said, ''girls can't be doctors.'' The neighborhood kids visited an older neighborhood couple they called Grandpa and Grandma. One morning, the kids discovered that Grandpa was sick. To Sandy's surprise there was a woman doctor at the hospital, helping Grandpa.

Axel the Truck: Beach Race [NB]] by J. D. Riley $0.99

Age range: 3 - 5 Years

Axel is a little truck with really big wheels and a loud engine. He is brave, curious, and fond of exploring the world around him. In Axel the Truck: Beach Race, Axel fills up and heads to the beach. What fun to zoom across the sand and splash through the waves!

In this NOOK Kids Read to Me book, children can choose to hear the story read aloud, tap to enlarge text and pinch & stretch to zoom in on pictures.

Discovery Kids Readers: Sharks [NB] by Parragon Books Ltd $1.99

Age range: 4 - 8 Years

Learn all about sharks with Discovery Kids! Packed with action-packed full color photographs, fun facts, a cool quiz, and a glossary, this reader is perfect for helping kids learn about kinds of sharks, where they eat, where they live, and more in a fun and vibrant manner. Developed with the help of educational experts and ideal for ages 4-8, this Discovery Kids reader is a great introduction to children's non-fiction.

The Tortoise and the Hare [NB] by Roberto Piumini, Barbara Nascimbeni $2.99

Age range: 5 - 8 Years

Everyone knows the hare is the fastest of all the animals living in the woods. So what happens when the slow tortoise challenges the hare to a race? Retold by award winning Italian author, Roberto Piumini, this classic Aesop's fable comes to life through beautiful, eye-catching illustrations and kid-friendly prose. With over 1 million print copies sold across the globe, this vibrant eBook is customized for colored tablets and is sure to be enjoyed again and again!Everyone knows the hare is the fastest of all the animals living in the woods. So what happens when the slow tortoise challenges the hare to a race? Retold by award winning Italian author, Roberto Piumini, this classic Aesop's fable comes to life through beautiful, eye-catching illustrations and kid-friendly prose. With over 1 million print copies sold across the globe, this vibrant eBook is customized for colored tablets and is sure to be enjoyed again and again!

Biscuit's Snowy Day [NB] by Alyssa Satin Capucilli $3.99

Age range: 2 - 5 Years

There is soft, powdery snow everywhere! It's the perfect day for snow angels, sledding, and snuggling up with someone you love. Woof!

Goldilocks and the Three Bears (Parragon Fairy Tale Readers Enhanced Read-Along Edition) [NB]by Sue Graves $2.99

Age range: 4 - 8 YeaRA

Introduce your child to reading aloud with the classic story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears. Designed to encourage vocabulary development, this story uses word lists formulated by educational experts and features additional questions designed to aid reading comprehension. Large font types and vibrant illustrations make this book great for the whole family to join in. Best for children ages 3 - 8.
In this NOOK Kids Read to Me book, children can choose to hear the story read aloud, tap to enlarge text and pinch & stretch to zoom in on pictures.

Amelia Bedelia's First Day of School [NB] by Herman Parish $1.99

Age range: 4 - 8 Years

Amelia Bedelia is sure she will love everything about the first day of school. A new teacher
Her own desk
Music, books, gym, art
Recess and lunch
Amelia Bedelia can't wait.
What could be better?

School! School! Hooray for school!

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Little Wizard Stories of Oz (Illustrated) [NB] by L. Frank Baum $0.99

Overview
*Illustrated
*Includes Table of Contents

Lyman Frank Baum (May 15, 1856 – May 6, 1919) is one of America’s most read authors, and he is widely considered one of the premier authors of children’s books. Baum wrote dozens of novels and short stories, as well as hundreds of poems, and he even foresaw technological innovations such as computers, televisions and mobile phones, all of which made their way into his writing.

Baum, however, is still best known and best regarded for The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, and several other titles that took place in the fantasy world of Oz. Every American is familiar with Dorothy and Toto, and Oz has been adapted for movies, screenplays, and more ever since. This is a collection of short stories about some of the favorite “Oz” characters.

This edition of Baum’s Little Wizard Stories of Oz is specially formatted with a Table of Contents and is illustrated with over a dozen pictures of Baum, his life, and his characters.

The Emerald City of Oz [NB] by L. Frank Baum, Classic Young Readers $0.99

Age range: 6 - 8 Years

While Dorothy, her Aunt Em and Uncle Henry experience the events that lead to their going to Oz to make their home in the Emerald City, the wicked Nome King is plotting to conquer Oz and enslave its people. How Oz is saved is an ending that will amaze and delight you.

SuperMouse Number 1 Childrens Comic Book [NB] by Lou Diamond (Editor) $1.00

Age range: 9 - 12 Years

This is a classic childrens comic book from the 1950's

The 13th Warning [K] by R.L. Stine $1.99

Publication Date: April 13, 2012 | Age Level: 9 and up | Grade Level: 4th and up

Joseph has always had such good luck that his nickname is Lucky. Tomorrow, he is going to turn thirteen on the thirteenth of the month. He’s the thirteenth child in a family with thirteen kids…and both of his parents are also thirteenth children. With so many thirteens, his luck is bound to run out!
An old man and a woman with a black cat visit Lucky to warn him that he has too many thirteens in his life. And if he collects thirteen thirteens by midnight on his birthday, he’ll unleash evil spirits. Almost as soon as the old man and the woman leave, the bad luck begins. And the thirteens just keep coming: the thirteen doughnuts his teacher gives him, the thirteen he scores on his pop math quiz, the thirteen barks from his normally quiet dog. Now Lucky is driving himself crazy adding up everything he comes across. Can he break the curse of thirteen in time? Clever and fun, The 13th Warning is certain to spook young readers.

The Adventures of Shrinkman [K] by R.L. Stine $1.99

Publication Date: April 13, 2012 | Age Level: 9 and up | Grade Level: 4th and up

When Danny Marin isn’t playing basketball, he spends hours drawing Shrinkman, his favorite comic-book superhero, or watching Shrinkman movies. His hero can shrink to the size of a bug. But, whoa—wait. Suddenly, Danny finds himself shrinking, too! His parents are horrified, his friend Megan thinks it’s funny, and his doctor is baffled. With each passing hour, Danny gets smaller and smaller—until he’s the size of a sparrow. Soon he’s fighting for his life against a grasshopper, a colony of ants, and even his own dog. He isn't safe anywhere. He has to find a cure—before he shrinks away forever.
Funny and terrifying and filled with BIG surprisesThe Adventures of Shrinkman proves that it takes more than size to overcome impossible hurdles.

Johnny B. Fast: The Super Spy 1 [K] by Tom Doganoglu $0.99

Publication Date: December 18, 2011
Check out the new exciting illustrated series by the same author: Diary of a 6th grade Wizard


Over 200,000 readers and counting!

Johnny B. Fast: The Super Spy 1:
Johnny Clunker was an awkward and shy kid who kept mostly to himself. But when the school day ended he became Johnny B. Fast, a super spy.
Utilizing super technology so advanced that it seems like magic, Johnny and his friends battle the United Order, a ruthless organization trying to acquire the Super Chip - a computer processor so powerful it can virtually hold the world's technology hostage.
But when one of his fellow classmates, Nancy Korrins, is also revealed to be a spy kid who was trained by the world's most deadly and advanced agent, Johnny has his hands full trying to figure out if he can trust her to help him capture the Super Chip, or if he has to fight her as his greatest rival.


Don't miss the other books in the Johnny B. Fast: The Super Spy series:
Johnny B. Fast: The Super Spy 2 - Available Now!
Johnny B. Fast: The Super Spy 3 - Available Now!

And...

Just released!

Johnny B. Fast 4: Origins Of The Widow:

There's a beginning to every story: How did Johnny Clunker become a super spy? When did Nancy Korrins begin her brutal training? What drives the Widow Black to be so relentless?
Johnny and Nancy have saved the world from the threat of the Super Chip and life goes back to being as normal as it can for a super spy. But Zarterax, the leader of the United Order, craves revenge! Wanting nothing less than the utter destruction of Johnny B. Fast, he puts a plan into motion that will end Johnny's existence. Can Johnny and Nancy escape his death trap? And can they trust the Widow Black?
There's a beginning to every story, but all stories come to an end.

There's No Such Thing As Monsters (A Gorgeous Illustrated Children's Picture Book) [K] by Michael Yu $1.99

Publication Date: July 17, 2012

Our little sleepy head sees monsters everywhere in his house. He sees them under his bed, in the closet, and under the house. His mother tries to reassure him that there is no such thing as monsters and it's all in his imagination, but then...OH! What rotten luck!!! Well, you'll just have to read the book to find out what happens.

The gorgeous illustrations will captivate your child's imagination and bring them back to read it over again and again.

The Hiccupotamus [K] by Aaron Zenz $1.99

Publication Date: January 6, 2012 | Age Level: 3 and up | Grade Level: Pre K and up

There was a hippopotamus
who hiccupped quite-a-lotamus.
And every time he got'emus . . .
he'd fall upon his bottomus!

Calamity ensues when an elephant, a centipede, and a rhinoceros try finding a cure for hippo's colossal case of hiccups. Zenz's creativity shines through with his use of colored pencil in this off-the-wall read-aloud. HIC! HIC! HIC!

Squeal and Squawk: Barnyard Talk [K] by Susan Pearson $1.00

Publication Date: January 15, 2013 | Age Level: 6 and up | Grade Level: 1 and up

Cows give us milk, for ice cream and cheese. But my dog gives me kisses, and tail wags ... and fleas. Welcome to the barnyard! Eighteen rollicking poems explore the lives of farm animals. From a limerick about a rooster in love with a duck to an ode to the lazy life of a cow, these comically illustrated rhymes take a humorous look at our squealing and squawking animal friends.

Will Allen and the Great Monster Detective (The Chronicles of the Monster Detective Agency) [K] by Jason Edwards $0.05

Publication Date: June 23, 2011
Will Allen may be one of the smallest boys at Ashford Middle School, but he is also one of the smartest. But cleverness alone isn't enough to help him when monsters infest his room!
Together with his friend Jeannine Fitsimmons, Will searches fruitlessly for help, until a strange business card appears, instructing them how to summon Bigelow Hawkins, the Great Monster Detective. With Bigelow's help, along with the use of his very special monster-fighting instruments, the RevealeR and the MonsterScope, Will must learn how to conquer his monsters and reveal the secret of the dreaded HIDDEN BEAST before it's too late...

Will Allen and the Ring of Terror (The Chronicles of the Monster Detective Agency) [K] by Jason Edwards $0.95

Publication Date: March 26, 2012
He may be the smallest boy in class, but he's ready to face some very big challenges!
In this sequel to 'Will Allen and the Great Monster Detective', brave boy-genius Will Allen faces his baptism of fire in his very first case as a monster detective. But even with help from his best friend and partner, Jeannine Fitsimmons, can Will unravel the mystery of the dreadful Ring of Terror and learn the truth about the monster in time to save himself and his friends from its terrible power?

My Love for You Grows [NB] by Jodi Fettig $1.99

Age range: Up to 2 years

Whether you are parents, grandparents, a mother, a father, an uncle, an aunt, a friend, or a caretaker, there is nothing more special than expressing your love to the ones you care about. “My Love for You Grows” is a short and sweet, illustrated rhyming e-book. This epic buzzes readers and listeners to spark their imagination through the journey of a nurturing Dragon Fly and her baby.

Each illustration of “My Love for You Grows” e-book engages young ones to make relationships of colors and words to help them learn to read.

In Your Dreams [NB] by Leslie Jonath, Jana Christy $0.99

Age range: 2 - 4 Years

What will you be In Your Dreams? This sweet picture book poses the question with a fun and quirky style. And the possibilities? Endless. Will you be a cowboy? An astronaut? Queen of a candy castle? Brought to life with bright, charming illustrations and bouncy rhyming text, this little book encourages kids to dream big!

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Despicable Me 2: Undercover Super Spies [NB] by Kirsten Mayer $3.99

Age range: 4 - 7 Years

Children's book.
Not too long ago, Gru gave up being a villain for being a dad. But when the world's biggest organization against treachery, the Anti-Villain League, recruits the former baddie to go on a top secret mission to save the world, he must add to his busy day of making pancakes and unicorn balloons and go undercover. Join him as he juggles fatherhood and being a super-secret agent in this hilarious storybook based on the new Universal Pictures film Despicable Me 2. Includes a fun super spy punch-out!

The Story of The Three Bears (KiteReaders Classics) [NB] by Brothers Grimm $0.99

Age range: 4 - 8 Years

The Brothers Grimm's classic fairly tale sees new life in this enhanced eBook version, that renders the original illustrations by Leslie Brooke & text in a tastefully redesigned digital version with soft pastel color.. KiteReaders' The Three Little Bears version also includes read along audio for kids to follow along the story if they are too young to read the book by themselves. The story synopsis: Goldilocks visits the house of the three bears while they are out for a walk. She thinks the wee bear's porridge is delicious, but she doesn't like waking up from her nap to find the bear family staring down at her.

The Golden Goose (KiteReaders Classics) [NB] by Brothers Grimm $0.99

Age range: 5 - 8 Years

The Brothers Grimm's classic fairly tale sees new life in this enhanced eBook version, that renders the original illustrations by Leslie Brooke & text in a tastefully redesigned digital version with soft pastel colors. KiteReaders' The Golden Goose version also includes read along audio for kids to follow along the story if they are too young to read the book by themselves. The story synopsis: because of a kind deed, a simpleton receives a goose with feathers of pure gold. But when anyone comes too close to the goose, they get Hokety, pokety, stickety, stuck and have to follow the simpleton wherever he goes. The more people who get stuck, the funnier the procession becomes, until the simpleton inadvertently wins over a princess.
Simpleton's generosity helps him gain a princess for his bride.

Sally Goes to the Vet [NB] by Stephen Huneck $0.99

Age range: 4 - 7 Years

Sally loves to play outdoors with her friend Bingo. One day while playing, Sally trips, falls, and hurts her head. She is told she has to go and see the veterinarian. What is a veterinarian? Stephen Huneck's humorous illustrations and simple text provide a gentle message of reassurance for children that their pets visit to the vet will be all right - and the book will ease young minds about their first trip to a doctor's office too! Beautifully illustrated, this classic tale captures the imagination of readers and dog lovers of all ages and inspires a love of reading.

My Dog's Got Fleas: A Fantastic Flea Adventure [NB] by Julia Dweck, Mark Aardvart $2.99

Age range: 4 - 8 Years

My Dog's Got Fleas is a fast-paced, frolicking tale about the world's most fabulous fleas. Readers will giggle and delight learning about rare fleas that work, dance, sing, and even save the world, amidst the fur of a shaggy dog. The text is written in a lively rhyme scheme that will keep young readers entertained from beginning to end. The brilliant 3D illustrations capture the humor and personality of each extraordinary flea. My Dog's Got Fleas is pure magic and fun!

Roscoe Riley Rules #1: Never Glue Your Friends to Chairs [K] by Katherine Applegate $1.99

Publication Date: January 23, 2009 | Age Level: 6 and up | Grade Level: 2 and up

If the kids can't sit still for the class performance, Roscoe's teacher could be in big trouble. Fortunately Roscoe has a plan to save her—a super, mega, gonzo plan! What could go wrong?

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The Tale of Benjamin Bunny [NB] by Beatrix Potter $0.99

Age range: 2 - 5 Years

Lovingly restored from a rare early edition this charming book tells the story of Peter Rabbit's and Benjamin's adventures in Mr. McGregor's garden.? The images were professionally scanned and restored to their original glory. After hundreds of voice auditions, Emma Fielding was selected to narrate this new digital edition of Peter. Her beautiful voice perfectly captures the charm and delight of Ms. Potter's story.

The Tooth That's on the Loose! [NB] by Chris Robertson $2.99

Age range: 4 - 7 Years

He's wiggly...He's wobbly...He's..."The Tooth that's on the Loose!" Set in the Old West, "The Tooth that's on the Loose!" tells the story of the character T.B.Wiggly, who is a slippery, shifty little varmint. The legend is told in narrative fashion by an old coot named Sheriff Tex. It is a tall tale...just tall in a small way! So pull up your bootstraps, saddle up, and mosey on over partner and enjoy! The book is narrated by the author Chris Robertson, who is a writer, illustrator and animation storyboard artist. The "voice" brings about a western feel, introducing many cowboy-like sayings, popular in Texas.

Mr. Messy [NB] by Roger Hargreaves $3.99

Age range: 3 - 5 Years

Mr. Messy lived in a particularly messy-looking house. The paint was peeling, the windows were broken, there were tiles missing from the roof, the flowerbeds were overgrown and the garden gate was off its hinges. Mr. Messy liked having things messy. Until the day he meets Mr. Tidy and Mr. Neat. Can they make Mr. Messy neat and tidy?

Enjoy this special edition larger size of the classic Mr. Men books with your children.

The Mole Sisters and the Piece of Moss [K] by Roslyn Schwartz $1.99

Publication Date: June 26, 2012
When a piece of moss is feeling bad, the Mole Sisters set out to show him what a wonderful world they live in. Their adventures take them from their mole hole to the top of the world and back again.

The Paper Bag Princess (Classic Munsch) [K] by Robert Munsch $1.89

Publication Date: June 26, 2012 | Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up

In this bestselling modern classic, Princess Elizabeth is slated to marry Prince Ronald when a dragon attacks the castle and kidnaps Ronald. In resourceful and humorous fashion, Elizabeth finds the dragon, outsmarts him, and rescues Ronald—who is less than pleased at her un-princess-like appearance.

Diary of a 6th Grade Ninja (a hilarious adventure for children ages 9-12) [K] by Marcus Emerson $2.99

Publication Date: October 25, 2012
Age Level: 9 and up | Grade Level: 4 and up

My name is Chase Cooper, and I'm a 6th grade ninja. It's my first day at a different school and the only person I know is my cousin, Zoe (but she might be a little too cool for me). I was just another scrawny kid until a group of ninjas recruited me into their clan. It was a world of trouble I wasn't prepared for, which is why I kept this diary (or "chronicle" as my dad would call it) - to warn other kids about the dangers of becoming a ninja. They say history is destined to repeat itself... well, not if I can help it.

Diary of a 6th Grade Ninja is a funny thriller that's entertaining for kids, middle school students, and adults.

Note: Also $2.99
Diary of a 6th Grade Ninja 2: Pirate Invasion
Diary of a 6th Grade Ninja 3: Rise of the Red Ninjas
Diary of a 6th Grade Ninja 4: A Game of Chase
Diary of a 6th Grade Ninja 5: Terror at the Talent Show

Dork Diaries 6: Tales from a Not-So-Happy Heartbreaker [K] by Rachel Renée Russell $3.99

Publication Date: June 4, 2013 | Age Level: 9 and up | Grade Level: 4 and up

Love—and crushes—are in the air for Nikki Maxwell in this sixth book of the New York Times bestselling Dork Diaries series.
It’s the biggest dance of the year and Nikki Maxwell is hoping her crush, Brandon, wants to be her date. But time is running out. What if he doesn’t want to go with her? Or worse—what if he ends up going with Mackenzie?!!

In the sixth book in the blockbuster Dork Diaries series—now with more than 8 million copies in print—join Nikki, Chloe and Zoey as they tackle the topic of love, Dork Diaries style!

Mud Puddle (Munsch for Kids) [K] by Robert Munsch $1.89

Publication Date: October 2, 2012
Ages 4^-7.

Whenever Jule Ann goes outside, a Mud Puddle jumps on her and gets her muddy all over. But she defeats it with cheerful ingenuity and two bars of smelly yellow soap. As in all Munsch stories, kids are the heroes!

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The Monster That Ate My Socks [K] by A.J. Cosmo $1.25

Publication Date: January 27, 2012

What happens to all those socks that go missing? Monsters eat them of course!

2nd, 3rd, and 4th graders will love the easy to understand writing and the colorful illustrations!

(3K words, 7 illustrations)

The Monster That Ate My Socks 2 [K] by A. J. Cosmo $1.99

Publication Date: May 19, 2013

What's been eating textbooks? Monsters of course!

When the adults at the school take notice, it's up to Alex and his best friends to figure out why the monster's changed their diet before they all get discovered!

5k words, 7 color illustrations, perfect to read with you 6-9 year old!

Children's book: The Teeth that Looked for a New Mouth: A Story of a Boy Who Didn't Like to Brush his Teeth (Healthy Children's Books Collection) [K] by Jill Jones $0.99

Publication Date: May 13, 2013
Amazon Best Seller - Great for Summer Reading!
Luke is a sweet boy, but he doesn't like to brush his teeth.
So one day his teeth decide to look for a new mouth, one that would take care of them.

Where did they go?
Who did they meet?
Did they find the perfect mouth?

This pre bath-time children's story revolves around the tale of Luke's teeth and their journey to find a new mouth...

A BERRY GOOD DREAM ( A Gorgeous Illustrated Children's Picture Ebook for Ages 2-8 ) [K] by Michael Yu $0.99

Publication Date: June 2, 2013
Brandon is an ordinary kid, except for when it comes to bedtime. Then he falls asleep, and, with the help of his magic teddy bear, Berry, is whooshed off to places full of fun, wonder, and ice cream!

Follow along on this delightful rhyming story about the imagination.

Another quality children picture book from the father and daughter team of Michael and Rachel Yu.

BAILEY'S BIRTHDAY-Birthdays Children's Picture Book (Fully Illustrated Version) [K] by Elizabeth Happy FREE

Publication Date: May 14, 2012
BAILEY'S BIRTHDAY

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Fully Illustrated Version

Picture Book for reading with the younger child – ages 3-6

This version of BAILEY'S BIRTHDAY includes all the luminous illustrations just waiting to enchant children of any age, and especially the read-to set.