The American Heritage Picture Word Book by American Heritage Dictionaries, ISBN 0618125612
Big accomplishments come from little first steps. Kids will love to start down the road to reading with The American Heritage(R) Picture Word Book, designed for prereaders as well as for children who are already beginning to recognize letters and words. Each page contains a lively scene chock full of familiar items to search for and talk about, with more than 400 items to discover and name throughout the book, 250 labeled to promote word recognition -- a critical step in achieving reading readiness.
From Kitchen to Bedroom, Playground to Classroom, and Ocean to Outer Space, these exuberant scenes feature children and a playful guinea pig who just can"t keep from poking her nose into everything around her. Colors, Numbers, Shapes, Opposites, and Seasons are grouped on colorful spreads at the back of the book. Best of all, the spirited action on every page reinforces the idea that reading is an occasion for active fun and discovery.
The American Heritage(R) Libro Ilustrado de Palabras, a Spanish-
language edition of the Picture Word Book, contains the same sprightly drawings with Spanish word labels -- perfect for children learning to read Spanish as either a first or a second language.
Courage to Fly by Troon Harrison, ISBN 0889952736
Can she find courage in her new big city home? Meg is new to the city with its tall buildings and long shadows. It_s nothing like her Caribbean home. Here, the city closes in on her and she feels safe in her bedroom. But gradually she begins to discover that there_s more to the city than she thought. For instance, there_s the Chinese man who exercises in the courtyard near her apartment. His exercises are intricate and graceful, and the have interesting names. One day on her way home from school, Meg finds a tiny swallow brought down by a sudden early snowstorm, and she takes it home to nurse it. Once it is better, she is reluctant to let the bird go, but her mother and the Chinese man both gently suggest that the bird needs to be free if it is going to live. Meg and her new friend Jenny both release the bird. Courage to Fly captures the anxiety of a child who is alone in a new and strange world but whose imagination and courage are nourished by unexpected friendships.
Courage to Fly by Troon Harrison, ISBN 0889952736 
Bamboo bedroom furniture > Courage to Fly by Troon Harrison, ISBN 0889952736
The Mouse of Amherst by Elizabeth Spires, ISBN 0374454116
When a mouse named Emmaline takes up residence in poetess Emily Dickinson's bedroom, she wonders what it is that keeps Emily scribbling at her writing table. Emmaline sneaks a look, and finds that it's poetry! Inspired, Emmaline writes her first poem and secretly deposits it on Emily's desk. Illustrations.
The Mouse of Amherst by Elizabeth Spires, ISBN 0374454116
Bamboo bedroom furniture > The Mouse of Amherst by Elizabeth Spires, ISBN 0374454116
The Paris Apartment: Romantic Decor on a Flea Market Budget by Claudia Strasser, ISBN 0060391693
In the Paris Apartment, Claudia demonstrates how anyone can create an opulent yet comfortable living environment that is an exciting mix of personal style and fantasy. Every Paris Apartment starts with a fantasy - Moorish palace, Parisian cabaret, medieval tower, Victorian parlor. Once you find your fantasy, then you can let your imagination run wild. To show you how simple it is to turn a boring, blank apartment into a romantic haven, Claudia takes you through seven Paris Apartment transformations, working with real people and real apartments. While the Paris Apartment truly is a place of wonder, Claudia demonstrates how easy it is to create your own world of mystery and glamour - and it doesn't have to cost an arm and a leg. Step by step, Claudia shows you how to reupholster chairs, do your own rinceau, refinish furniture, paint walls, dye fabric, create drapes and valances, restore chandeliers, and use other fascinating techniques that do not have to be done by professionals. Half the...
The Paris Apartment: Romantic Decor on a Flea Market Budget by Claudia Strasser, ISBN 0060391693
Bamboo bedroom furniture > The Paris Apartment: Romantic Decor on a Flea Market Budget by Claudia Strasser, ISBN 0060391693
SoSleepyStory
Plates and chairs dancing to a little magical late-night music rumba through this wonderfully blue-toned bedtime picture book. As a little boy sleeps snugly in his bed, music rolls into his moonlit room, startling the furniture into some momentary movement before mysteriously leaving. The simple, rhyming text is accompanied by watercolor illustrations. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.
The American Heritage Picture Word Book by American Heritage Dictionaries, ISBN 0618125612
Bamboo bedroom furniture > SoSleepyStory
Thanksgiving in the White House
This fictionalized look at how Thanksgiving was celebrated in the White House is set during the administration of Abraham Lincoln and seen through the eyes of Lincoln's son, Tad. At first Tad is excited about celebrating Thanksgiving, but when he learns the cook plans to cook and serve his favorite turkey, Tad sets out to save the turkey's life. Color illustrations accompany the text. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.
The American Heritage Picture Word Book by American Heritage Dictionaries, ISBN 0618125612
Bamboo bedroom furniture > Thanksgiving in the White House
A Guide to Illinois Nature Centers and Interpretive Trails by Walter G. Zyznieuski, ISBN 080932430X
This concise book features detailed accounts of 132 nature centers and interpretive trails throughout Illinois. An outstanding resource for planning trips to these sites, the guide clearly identifies trails that are fairly short and well suited for families and persons with disabilities and those nature centers that provide hands-on experiences. Where available, information for each site includes directions, photos, maps, hours of operation, and contact information.
The American Heritage Picture Word Book by American Heritage Dictionaries, ISBN 0618125612
Bamboo bedroom furniture > A Guide to Illinois Nature Centers and Interpretive Trails by Walter G. Zyznieuski, ISBN 080932430X
Who Does She Think She Is?
Having turned her family upside-down with her extravagant wedding plans and her rich white fiancT, Aisha Branch unexpectedly falls in love with another man, an event that triggers memories for her mother and grandmother, rekindles family tensions, and forces Aisha to make a difficult choice. By the author of Good Hair and The Itch. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.
The American Heritage Picture Word Book by American Heritage Dictionaries, ISBN 0618125612
Bamboo bedroom furniture > Who Does She Think She Is?