Bobby Quinn is shy. In fact, he's so shy, he has trouble making friends. But that changes when he gets a squirmy little puppy for his birthday. Unlike Bobby, Lucy isn't shy at all. And to his surprise, she keeps dragging him into all sorts of adventures—and friendships, too! In this heart warming story of a boy and beagle's friendship, Ilene Cooper begins the series that has charmed young readers and dog lovers alike.From the Trade Paperback edition... 
Readers young and old are invited into the enchanting world of Mary Engelbreit in this sparkling edition of Clement C. Moore's classic poem. It is the night before Christmas, in a house so cozy and colorful, so filled with expectation, so dusted with Christmas magic that only this beloved illustrator could have created it. Shhh. A mouse is asleep in its snug den and children are dreaming as sugarplum fairies flutter around their bed. Then there's the jingle of bells. For this merry celebration of Christmas, Mary Engelbreit has filled every page with bewitching details, rich color, and memorable characters. These include a bevy of mischievous elves, an adorable mouse, and a lovable, bespectacled Santa. The images in Mary's joyous vision will bring discovery and delight to generations of readers... 
"What if God had a Daughter?"Despite the omnious cover,no one gets crucified in this 'fun with nuns' tale. When two holy SIsters follow a heavenly chorus through the woods, the are led to discover a little girl playing with a bear. The Sisters devise a plan to rescue the girl, "Joy " from her new friend, and having done so, whisk her away to the nearby convent/orphanage and a doubting Mother-Superior. Of course, Sister Patrice's version differs somewhat from that of our little girl, who claims that she is from Heaven, that God is her Father, and that Jesus is her brother. Joy, accompanied by an often visable-to-her guardian angel, is subsequently examined by the Bishop, who remains unconvinced of her claims. He does discover that her heart is located in her abdomen. A birth anomally?She is taken into the orphanage, a circa WWII era home for children. There she makes friends and experiences the oddities of life on earth, while God speaks to her through her angel, MIchael.She is later ad.. 
Masters of Spinjitzu: a new force to save the world!This handbook is a comprehensive and detailed guide to all the characters and statistics in the first Ninjago story arc: giving readers all the basic info they'll need to follow the narrative and play the game! Includes exclusive information fans won't be able to get anywhere else--and a buildable LEGO minifigure!.. 
In the beginning, there was the computer. And it was big. As big as a room. Sometimes as big as a house. Early computers required teams of white-coated scientists to keep them running, yet one of those giant behemoths could not match the computing power of a single microchip today. From the first massive computers to today's nanotechnology, DIGITAL REVOLUTIONARIES offers a guided tour of the history of computers and a celebration of the human ingenuity that led the world from ENIAC to iMAC... 
This eBook features a special enhancement: the full pilot episode's script from the hit ABC show, ONCE UPON A TIMEThis beautifully illustrated collection of 30 tales from far and wide includes...Snow WhiteHansel and GrethelCinderellaThe Frog PrinceRumpelstiltskinThe Bremen Town MusiciansThe ElvesLittle Red CapThe Fisherman and His WifeThe Sleeping BeautyTom ThumbRapunzel. . . and many more. “Once upon a time . . .” Four simple words that, after more than two centuries, still have the ability to transport readers to lands of mystery, intrigue, and betrayal, life and death, love and abandon. Timeless are the tales of the Brothers Grimm who, in an effort to preserve native folklore, unwittingly crafted a cornerstone of Western literature. With this book of fairy tales, beautifully illustrated by artist Kevin Tong, reacquaint yourself with the stories and characters you know and love. Run through the forest with Little Red Cap. Attend the ball with Cinderella. Eat an apple with Snow.. 
Christmas day gave twins, Carol and Noel, their first gasp of air and also their names. We join them as they turn five and make the most of their last year of family, friends, fun and adventure before starting school. The distinction between real world South African Eastern Cape and fantasy land blurs as they share their magical encounters with Father Christmas, a Fairy and the inhabitants of Magic-Moon Land.Individual chapters make ideal bedtime stories.(Approx. 20 000 words).. 