Books at Lippo Village Junior Library

Join the Berenstain Bears in another exciting addition to the classic New York Times bestselling series! It is time for Spring Cleaning and the Bears' decide to have a yard sale. Mama Bear goes through the house gathering up all sorts of tattered things--but each tattered thing seems to be someone's favorite tattered thing! Perhaps Spring Cleaning will just have to wait until next year.

Brother Bear is all set for the big class trip to a honey farm. With Mama Bear, Papa Bear, and Sister Bear in tow for the sweet ride, there is bound to be a sticky adventure ahead!

All aboard with the Berenstain Bears in this adventurous addition to the classic New York Times bestselling series! The Bears are on a steam train trip across Bear Country. Mama and Papa enjoy the scenery, but the cubs want to learn about the train. If they are lucky, Grizzly Jones might let them blow the whistle. Woo-hoo! Beginning readers will feel like they are on board with the Bear family as they pass new sights and find out all about how the train runs. The Berenstain Bears: All Aboard! is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it's perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.

Young readers will begin sounding out words and reading simple sentences in this Level One I Can Read addition to the Living Lights(tm) series of Berenstain Bears books. Children will learn the importance of respect and helping others as they read about Papa and the Good Deed Scouts going on a honey hunt. The Berenstain Bears: Honey Hunt Helpers--part of the popular Zonderkidz Living Lights series of books--is perfect for: Early readers ages 4-8 Teaching new readers how to sound out words and use context clues Teaching children how to perform good deeds Sparking intentional conversations about responsibility, commitment, and the importance of biblical values The Berenstain Bears: Honey Hunt Helpers is an addition to the Living Lights(tm) series that: Features the hand-drawn artwork of the Berenstain family Continues in the much-loved footsteps of Stan and Jan Berenstain in this Berenstain Bears series of books Is part of one of the bestselling children's book series ever created, with more than 250 books published and nearly 300 million copies sold to date

ECPA BESTSELLER * Now in hardcover for the first time, featuring all-new illustrations! First they found themselves On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness. Now they must make their way North! Or Be Eaten . . . NOW AN ANIMATED SERIES * Based on Andrew Peterson's epic fantasy novels--starring Jody Benson, Henry Ian Cusick, and Kevin McNally. Executive Producer J. Chris Wall with Shining Isle Productions, and distributed by Angel Studios. Janner, Tink, and Leeli Igiby thought they were normal children with normal lives and a normal past. But now they know they're really the Lost Jewels of Anniera, heirs to a legendary kingdom across the sea, and suddenly everyone wants to kill them. In order to survive, the Igibys must flee to the safety of the Ice Prairies, where the lizardlike Fangs of Dang cannot follow. First, however, they have to escape the monsters of Glipwood Forest, the thieving Stranders of the East Ben, and the dreaded Fork Factory. But even more dangerous are the jealousies and bitterness that threaten to tear them apart. Janner and his siblings must learn the hard way that the love of a family is more important than anything else. Full of characters rich in heart, smarts, and courage, North! Or Be Eaten is a tale children of all ages will cherish, families can read aloud, and readers' groups are sure to enjoy discussing for its many layers of meaning. Extra features include new interior illustrations from Joe Sutphin, funny footnotes, a map of the fantastical world, inventive appendices, and fanciful line art in the tradition of the original Frank L. Baum Wizard of Oz storybooks.

When five little monkeys ask for something to do, cleaning the house for Grandma Bessie's visit isn't exactly what they had in mind. But leave it to those mischievous monkeys to find a way to make housework fun . . . and messy! Features Eileen Christelow's irresistible monkey art in a sturdy board book edition perfect for repeat readings.

Five little monkeys wake up with the sun. Today is their mama's birthday and they are going to bake a cake. They'll have to measure the flour and mix in the right number of eggs, and get it all into the oven in time for the birthday surprise--without waking up Mama! Eileen Christelow has created an original, high-energy romp, sure to delight any child who has tried to plan a surprise.

When the five little monkeys go to the river for a picnic with Mama, they discover that it isn't very nice to tease Mr. Crocodile . . . it might even be dangerous! This follow-up to the best-selling classic Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed, features Eileen Christelow's irresistible monkey art and is perfect for repeat readings.   

The monkeys and Mama are eager to get a new car. The five little monkeys clean and paint their old car until it sparkles like new. But who will buy it? Perhaps those clever monkeys can convince their cranky crocodile neighbors that what they really need is . . . yes, a car! Children will love predicting how the five little monkeys will deal with each new challenge, making this a perfect story for interactive reading. Lively verse and Eileen Christelow's inimitably comic illustrations put the five little monkeys in the driver's seat in more ways than one.

After their mama reads to them, it's bedtime for the Five Little Monkeys. But they can't resist reading just one more book . . . or three! Soon Mama is so tired of trying to get her monkeys to quiet down and go to sleep, she picks up their books and takes them with her. At last, the monkeys are ready to settle down . . . until they hear strange sounds from down the hall. Could it be that Mama likes to read in bed too?  This playful addition to the bestselling Five Little Monkeys series features a lively rhymed verse and catchy refrain that's sure to keep young readers chanting along.

The best-selling Five Little Monkeys are getting into trouble yet again - this time while back-to-school shopping in the latest board book addition to the enormously popular series with more than 8 million books sold. The day before school starts, Mama takes her five little monkeys shopping for new clothes. "Stay right here," she says, "AND DON'T GO WANDERING OFF!" But one little monkey has to go to the bathroom . . . and two little monkeys get thirsty. . . . Then three little monkey friends arrive . . . and four little monkeys decide to go help find the others. . . . Will Mama ever get all of her monkeys ready for school? Like with the other books in the FIVE LITTLE MONKEYS series, kids will love reciting the repetitive phrases, counting the characters, and predicting what will happen next.

The bestselling Five Little Monkeys are getting into trouble yet again--this time while taking a bath! When five little monkeys eat some ice cream and play in the mud, they become icky, sticky monkeys . . . and Mama says it's time for a bath! But even after those silly little monkeys scrub themselves clean, they find a way to get mucky all over again. Your little monkey will giggle over the wild monkey antics, rhyming refrains, and expressive, up-close monkey art in this board book. This enormously popular series includes: Five Little Monkeys Bake a Birthday Cake Five Little Monkeys Jump in the Bath Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed Five Little Monkeys Looking for Santa Five Little Monkeys Play Hide and Seek Five Little Monkeys Reading in Bed Five Little Monkeys Shopping for School Five Little Monkeys Sitting in a Tree Five Little Monkeys Trick-or-Treat Five Little Monkeys Wash the Car Five Little Monkeys with Nothing to Do

How can someone so small create such a big change? Join Janie Grace, a spunky seven-year-old, on a big adventure as she learns the value of planting just few good seeds in the world around her. Janie Grace is excited to finally get to work on her Papa's apple orchard, but little does she know, she is about to learn a lesson that will change her life forever. Papa showed me the apple seeds again. "Oh, the seeds you can sow in this world, Janie Grace, if you just look for the opportunities. Every time you say or do something kind, you are planting good seeds in someone else's heart. You never know how far just one little seed will go." Janie Grace is determined to plant some good seeds and finds courage to choose kindness, even when the school bully makes it difficult. She watches as her positive seeds multiply and spread at home, at school, and even to the world, learning to never underestimate the power and growth of one tiny seed. "Oh, the Seeds You Can Sow" is a story of hope, compassion, courage, and even second chances. This delightful children's book provides a timeless moral that is ideal for children ages 3-9 and Pre K-3rd grade. It is an excellent resource for classroom and school libraries that teachers can utilize on the first day of school, or throughout the school year, to help foster an invaluable culture of kindness. Also available in Hardback!

This set of 12 simple and fun Berenstain Bears storybooks is an excellent choice to share at home or in the preschool or kindergarten classroom. It's a fun way to learn to read and as a supplement for activity books for children ages 3 to 6. Enter into the world of reading with I Can Read Phonics! Reviewed by a phonics expert, these twelve short full-color books feature repeated examples of short and long vowel sounds and common sight words. Each of the simple stories in this set is designed to teach kids how to master reading while going on exciting adventures with Papa, Mama, Sister, Brother, and Honey. Phonics teaches children the relationship between letters and the sounds they make. A child who has mastered these relationships has an excellent foundation for learning to read and spell. According to the National Institute of Child Health & Human Development, a child who has learned phonics has a method to recognize familiar words and "decode" unfamiliar ones. Learn to read with the classic New York Times bestselling series, the Berenstain Bears. Reading has never been so much fun!

Here is a true story of how the great nations of America and England almost went to war in 1859 over a pig-but learned to share instead. In 1859, the British and Americans coexist on the small island of San Juan, located off the coast of the Pacific Northwest. They are on fairly good terms--until one fateful morning when an innocent hog owned by a British man has the misfortune to eat some potatoes on an American farmer's land. In a moment of rash anger, Lyman Cutlar shoots Charles Griffin's pig, inadvertently almost bringing the two nations to war. Tensions flare, armies gather, cannons are rolled out . . . all because of a pig! Emma Bland Smith's humorous text and Alison Jay's folksy illustrations combine in this whimsical nonfiction picture book that models the principles of peaceful conflict resolution.

Each picture book in this series is a biography of an American hero, told in a simple, conversational, vivacious way, and always focusing on a character trait that made the person heroic. (Cover may vary) The heros are depicted as children throughout, telling their life stories in first-person present tense, which keeps the books playful and accessible to young children. This book spotlights Abraham Lincoln who always spoke his mind and was unafraid to speak for others.This friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big.   Included in each book are: * A timeline of key events in the hero's history  * Photos that bring the story more fully to life  * Comic-book-style illustrations that are irresistibly adorable * Childhood moments that influenced the hero * Facts that make great conversation-starters * A virtue this person embodies: Abraham Lincoln's compassion made him a great leader. You'll want to collect each book in this dynamic, informative series!

This tenth book in the New York Times bestselling biography series profiles Jane Goodall, the scientist and conservationist who is famous for her work with chimpanzees. (Cover may vary) After receiving a stuffed animal chimpanzee for her first birthday, Jane Goodall's love of animals only grew. She saw what humans and animals had in common, not what makes us different, and used that to advocate for animal rights everywhere, becoming famous for her work with chimpanzees. This friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big. Included in each book are:    * A timeline of key events in the hero's history    * Photos that bring the story more fully to life    * Comic-book-style illustrations that are irresistibly adorable    * Childhood moments that influenced the hero    * Facts that make great conversation-starters    * A virtue this person embodies: Jane Goodall's empathy is celebrated in this biography. You'll want to collect each book in this dynamic, informative series!

"We can all be heroes" is the message entertainingly told in this New York Times Bestselling picture-book biography series, with this one highlighting Albert Einstein (Cover may vary) Each picture book in this series is a biography of a significant historical figure, told in a simple, conversational, vivacious way, and always focusing on a character trait that made the person heroic. The heros are depicted as children throughout, telling their life stories in first-person present tense, which keeps the books playful and accessible to young children. And each book ends with a line of encouragement, a direct quote, and photos on the last page. This biography focuses on Albert Einstein's never-ending curiosity and how it helped him be a better scientist. This friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big. Included in each book are:     * A timeline of key events in the hero's history   * Photos that bring the story more fully to life    * Comic-book-style illustrations that are irresistibly adorable    * Childhood moments that influenced the hero   * Facts that make great conversation-starters    * A virtue this person embodies: Albert Einstein's curiosity led him to become a world-renowned scientist.  You'll want to collect each book in this dynamic, informative series!

God Made Me Unique, a beautifully illustrated picture book, helps parents and caregivers teach children that God creates every person in the image of God and each individual has tremendous value, regardless of his or her appearance or abilities. The story is set in a Sunday school classroom where a new girl, Brie, is introduced by her mom. Brie's Sunday school teacher takes the time to welcome Brie and to explain to the other children why she is wearing headphones. Through getting to know Brie, the children are guided into a biblical understanding of the uniqueness of each of God's children. Along the way they learn to ask questions and gain an understanding about their new friend. Told in a charming rhyming style, this colorful, hardcover book will help eliminate fear and misconceptions about those who have special needs and emphasizes that every person deserves to be treated with kindness and respect. The back of the book contains a special section just for parents and caregivers that will guide them in how to have biblical, loving conversations with children and gives them additional information and to equip them in talking about this important subject. Like God Made All of Me by Justin and Lindsey Holcomb and God Made Me AND You by Shai Linne, God Made Me Unique gives parents the tools to have important, impactful conversations with their children that will grow their understanding of God, themselves, and others.

As a mother of a child with Down syndrome, author Steffanie Larriba invites you to consider a different perspective. From her firsthand experience, the input from many other mothers, and her faith in Christ, Larriba shares her belief that having a child with Down syndrome is truly a blessing and provides purpose and meaning (John 9:1-3). You will see how children with Down syndrome show God's love to the world through their uniqueness.

Readers will want to grab a telescope and explore the night skies after finishing this overview of our solar system. Our solar system consists of eight planets, as well as numerous moons, comets, asteroids, and meteoroids. For thousands of years, humans believed that Earth was at the center of the Universe, but all of that changed in the 17th century. Astronomers like Nicolaus Copernicus, Galileo Galilei, Johannes Kepler, and Isaac Newton proposed the unthinkable theory that Earth and the other planets actually revolved around the Sun. This engaging book chronicles the beginning of the modern age of astronomy, then follows later discoveries, including NASA's current missions in space.