Mary O'Keefe Young
Author
Language
English
Description
“I don’t have a family,” Spookley said with a moan.
“I’m the only square pumpkin that has ever grown.”
Spookley the Square Pumpkin wishes he had a family and a place he belonged. He feels sad and alone, until he discovers that no one family tree grows quite the same as another.
This fixed-layout ebook, which preserves the design and layout of the original print book, features read-along narration....
“I’m the only square pumpkin that has ever grown.”
Spookley the Square Pumpkin wishes he had a family and a place he belonged. He feels sad and alone, until he discovers that no one family tree grows quite the same as another.
This fixed-layout ebook, which preserves the design and layout of the original print book, features read-along narration....
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
Taken from her family in Africa at the age of seven, Phillis Wheatley arrived in Boston as a slave in 1761. After she was purchased by the Wheatley family, Phillis quickly learned to speak and read English. The bright young girl soon began writing poetry. By 1771, her poems had been published in newspapers all over the colonies, and critics were praising the "extraordinary negro poetess." In this engaging biography, author Maryann Weidt tells the...
14) Hanukkah
Author
Language
English
Description
Introduces the Jewish Festival of Lights, or Hanukkah, relating the story behind the holiday and how it is celebrated.
Author
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
It's election day, and Curious George is ready to cast his vote! On election day at the elementary school, Curious George and his friend the Man with the Yellow Hat are visiting just in time to see the kids voting for their new school mascot. George can't resist getting in on the fun. He learns about the candidates, collects campaign stickers, and casts a lot of ballots. But what will happen when his hijinks start to get in the way of the vote? And...