When Jake finally gets a puppy to call his own, all he can think about is the fast, strong sled dog that his puppy will become. But Kamik is far from an obedient sled dog. He won t listen, he tracks mud all over the house, and he s a lot more work than Jake ever thought a puppy could be. But after a visit with his grandfather, who raised many puppies of his own while living out on the land, Jake learns that Inuit have been raising puppies just like Kamik to be obedient, resourceful, helpful sled dogs for generations."
When Jake finally gets a puppy to call his own, all he can think about is the fast, strong sled dog that his puppy will become. But Kamik is far from ...
Adoption among Inuit families--known as Inuit custom adoption--is a unique and age-old practice that sees families within Nunavut placing children with adoptive parents in the community as they see fit. "Nala's Magical Mitsiaq" tells the story of how Nala and Qiatsuk became sisters through Inuit custom adoption.
Adoption among Inuit families--known as Inuit custom adoption--is a unique and age-old practice that sees families within Nunavut placing children wit...
In this beautifully written picture book, Hana Hashimoto has signed up to play her violin at her school's talent show. The trouble is, she's only a beginner, and she's had only three lessons. Her brothers insist she isn't good enough. ?It's a talent show, Hana, ? they tell her. ?You'll be a disaster ? Hana remembers how wonderfully her talented grandfather, or Ojiichan, played his violin when she was visiting him in Japan. So, just like Ojiichan, Hana practices every day. She is determined to play her best. When Hana's confidence wavers on the night of the show, however, she begins to wonder...
In this beautifully written picture book, Hana Hashimoto has signed up to play her violin at her school's talent show. The trouble is, she's only a be...
After the king declares it s time for Princess Candi to get married, the math-loving princess decides to carry out a husband search on her own. Not knowing how to find such a creature, she turns to fairy tales for inspiration and ends up using every method in the books, from kissing frogs to slaying monsters. But will she find her Prince Charming? Or just a bunch of duds who cheat, cry and make armpit noises? This swashbuckling tale is brimming with romance, algebra problems and at least one very large pickle."
After the king declares it s time for Princess Candi to get married, the math-loving princess decides to carry out a husband search on her own. Not kn...
From award-winning author Ellen Potter comes a charming new chapter book series where kids, lobster boats, and a hint of magic are part of everyday life. There are three things you should know about Piper Green: 1. She always says what's on her mind (even when she probably shouldn't). 2. She rides a lobster boat to school. 3. There is a Fairy Tree in her front yard. Life on an island in Maine is always interesting. But when a new teacher starts at Piper's school--and doesn't appreciate the special, um, accessory that Piper has decided to wear--there may be...
From award-winning author Ellen Potter comes a charming new chapter book series where kids, lobster boats, and a hint of magic are part of everyday...
A young boy and his dog learn traditional Inuit knowledge Jake s puppy Kamik is growing quickly, but the dog isn t becoming any easier to handle. All Jake wants is to raise his puppy into a strong, fast sled dog, but Kamik is far from ready to pull a sled with a dog team. With some advice and a little help from his grandmother, Jake learns basic principles of how to begin training a dog to pull. Kamik finally has his first sled, and he and Jake can finally begin exploring the tundra together. But Jake and Kamik are still inexperienced, and when a blizzard starts blowing in across the...
A young boy and his dog learn traditional Inuit knowledge Jake s puppy Kamik is growing quickly, but the dog isn t becoming any easier to handle....
It s Alice s birthday But her friend Gertrude seems to have forgotten. No matter, Alice goes out and enjoys her day just the same. A beautiful spring afternoon in Paris what could be better? Little does she know that her dear friend has a few surprises up her sleeve. While Alice spends the day walking around Paris riding a carousel in the park and watching a puppet show Gertrude turns her attention to the kitchen. She is determined to make a lavish dinner with all of Alice s favorite things and write a poem to match the occasion. But the lure of the perfect poetic line proves to be...
It s Alice s birthday But her friend Gertrude seems to have forgotten. No matter, Alice goes out and enjoys her day just the same. A beautiful spring...
Move over Junie B. Jones Get to know Piper Green as she discovers the ordinary magic right outside her front door. Piper Green is in for another adventure when she finds an unusual whistle hidden inside the Fairy Tree in her front yard. But Piper doesn't want a whistle... she wants a pony On a trip with her dad to check the family's lobster traps, the whistle attracts the attention of an unexpected friend. Could the fairy whistle be working its magic after all? "Following in the fine tradition of spunky girls - Ramona, Amber Brown, Judy Moody, Clementine - Piper...
Move over Junie B. Jones Get to know Piper Green as she discovers the ordinary magic right outside her front door. Piper Gree...
Love Ramona or Judy Moody? Then you definitely need to know Piper Green The girl with the fairy tree in her backyard returns, and this time the fairies have left her a mysterious pirate patch. Every year, Piper Green looks forward to a visit from the Sea Star, a community boat that docks at Peek-a-Boo Island and hosts a dinner. And best of all? Piper and the other kids get to serve the meal. Most years, Piper has to settle for being "mashed potato girl." But this year her mom made dessert, and everyone knows that being Pie Girl is the best...
Love Ramona or Judy Moody? Then you definitely need to know Piper Green The girl with the fairy tree in her backyard returns, and this time...
It is a truth universally acknowledged that Jane Austen is one of our greatest writers.
But before that, she was just an ordinary girl.
In fact, young Jane was a bit quiet and shy; if you had met her back then, you might not have noticed her at all. But she would have noticed you. Jane watched and listened to all the things people around her did and said and locked those observations away for safekeeping.
Jane also loved to read. She devoured everything in her father's massive library, and before long she began creating her own stories. In her time, the...
It is a truth universally acknowledged that Jane Austen is one of our greatest writers.