Melissa Reilly Ellard
Series
Publisher
Weston Woods
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
English
Description
Strega Nona: "Never go near my cooking pot, " warns old witch Strega Nona. But does Big Anthony listen? No! Joseph had a little overcoat: Joseph loves his little overcoat, but it's getting old and worn. What can he do with it now? Stone soup: When three soldiers come to town, all the townsfolk hide their food. If the soldiers can't find any food, what will they eat? Stone soup, of course!
Series
Publisher
Weston Woods
Pub. Date
[2005]
Language
English
Description
In "Sylvester and the magic pebble, " a small donkey finds a wishing stone. In "Possum magic, " Grandma Poss needs a certain food for a magical mix that will make Hush visible again. In "Princess Furball, " a cruel king intends to marry his duaghter to an ogre in exchange for wagons full of silver.
Series
Publisher
Weston Woods
Pub. Date
[2005]
Language
English
Description
In "The emperor's new clothes, " two swindlers create a royal robe from magical cloth for a vain king. In "The ugly duckling, " a duckling is teased because of his awkward appearance until he grows into a beautiful swan. In "The swineherd, " a spoiled princess scorns the love of an honorable prince until he comes up with a clever way to steal some kisses from her.
Series
Publisher
Weston Woods
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
Arnie the Doughnut is shocked when he finds he is about to be eaten by Mr. Bing! Arnie realizes his carefree days are about to end ... unless he can persuade Mr. Bing that a doughnut can be more than a sweet snack! Roberto the termite dreams of designing big buildings everywhere--including the moon! Hondo & Fabian spend a day sleeping in the sun, and playing inside and outside. A duo of dogs plots to get rid of the newest "animal" in the house--the...
Series
Publisher
Weston Woods
Pub. Date
[2006]
Language
English
Description
Man who walked between the towers: A look at the high-wire walk made by Philippe Petit in 1974 between the World Trade Center's Twin Towers in New York City, and how it is still considered one of history's most artistic crimes. Snowflake Bentley was a self-taught scientist who photographed thousands of individual snowflakes in order to study their unique formations. Miss Rumphius traveled near and far, witnessing beauty of all kinds, and went on...
Series
Publisher
Weston Woods
Pub. Date
[2005]
Language
English
Description
Bark, George: When George, a dog, is told to bark he says "meow", "oink", "quack-quack, " and "moo." It is up to the vet to help George get his bark back. Dot the fire dog: The story explores just what firefighters and firedogs do all day and night. Dot knows exactly what to do when the alarm bell rings at the fire station. When she goes to a burning building, the firemen aren't the only ones saving lives. No roses for Harry: Harry is determined to...
Series
Publisher
Weston Woods
Pub. Date
2003.
Language
English
Description
Is your mama a llama? Lloyd the llama asks all kinds of baby animals his question. Will he ever get the answer he longs to hear? Leo the late bloomer: What's the matter with Leo? He can't read, write or speak like the other baby animals can. Will Leo ever bloom? Elizabeti's doll: When her new baby brother arrives, Elizabeti wants a baby of her own. She finds a rock that will make a perfect baby! Is she ready to care for her own child? Goose: A baby...
Series
Publisher
Weston Woods
Pub. Date
[2005]
Language
English
Description
The day Jimmy's boa ate the wash: The class trip to the farm was pretty dull, until the cow started crying, the pigs got on the bus and Jimmy's pet boa got loose! Shrinking Violet: Violet is so shy that she shrinks whenever anyone watches her. So what will Violet do when her teacher gives her a big part in the school play? Will I have a friend? Jimmy's worried about the first day of school. The other children are strangers and he's sure he'll never...
Series
Publisher
Weston Woods
Pub. Date
[2005]
Language
English
Description
The dot: Vashti doesn't think she can draw, but her teacher encourages her to "just make a mark and see where it takes you." Amazing Grace: Grace's classmates discourage her from trying out for Peter Pan in the school play because she doesn't look the part. Brave Irene: When Mrs. Bobbins, the dressmaker, gets too sick to deliver her dress on time, her daughter Irene steps in and battles powerful winds and snow to prove that where there is a will,...