Henry the Impatient Heron

Henry the Impatient Heron
Author: Donna Love
Publisher: Arbordale Publishing
Total Pages: 18
Release: 2009-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1934359904

Enhanced by facts on heron behavior, presents the story of Henry, the little heron who couldn't stand still and who learns a valuable lesson from the King of Camouflage.

Six Is So Much Less Than Seven

Six Is So Much Less Than Seven
Author: Ronald Himler
Publisher: Star Bright Books
Total Pages: 48
Release: 2002
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781887734912

After the death of one of his seven cats, an old man finds how much he misses his cat as he goes about the activities of each day.

Waiting Is Not Forever

Waiting Is Not Forever
Author: Elizabeth Verdick
Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing
Total Pages: 42
Release: 2020-12-22
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1631984705

With the newest paperback addition to the Best Behavior® series, children develop strategies to make waiting less frustrating and learn that patience is a virtue. Children are often waiting—for the school bus, their turn on the slide, or their birthday—and waiting can be frustrating! But learning to be patient and developing self-control will equip children with tools for success in school and in social settings. With vivid illustrations and simple strategies, this reassuring book helps children learn to delay gratification and make waiting more fun without relying on electronics. With her trademark mix of empathy and encouragement, author Elizabeth Verdick provides activities and ideas for children—like observing the world around them, inventing new games, and anticipating what’s to come—that can be adapted for any situation. In this addition to the best-selling Best Behavior series, children will learn how to avoid boredom and replace whining words with waiting words: “This will be worth the wait!” A section for adults includes tips and activities to foster patience in children. Best Behavior® Series The Best Behavior® series uses simple words and delightful full-color illustrations to guide children to choose peaceful, positive behaviors. Select titles are available in two versions: a durable board book for ages baby to preschool, and a longer, more in-depth paperback for ages four to seven. Bilingual board books and paperback editions are available for select titles. Kids, parents, and teachers love these award-winning books. All include helpful tips and ideas for parents and caregivers.

Felina's New Home

Felina's New Home
Author: Loran Wlodarski
Publisher: Sylvan Dell Publishing
Total Pages: 18
Release: 2010-03-10
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1607180936

Felina the Florida panther loved growing up in her forest home--until the forest started to shrink. Learn whether Felina and the other forest animals adapt to the new human presence and what children can do to keep wild animals safe, happy, and healthy. Includes "For Creative Minds" section

Terrible, Awful, Horrible Manners

Terrible, Awful, Horrible Manners
Author: Beth Bracken
Publisher: Capstone
Total Pages: 33
Release: 2012
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1404874194

Peter is a rude boy. When his family starts acting like him, Peter realizes how important manners are.

Cutting in Line Isn't Fair!

Cutting in Line Isn't Fair!
Author: Anastasia Suen
Publisher: Looking Glass Library
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2008
Genre: Behavior
ISBN: 9781602700291

A group of children learns the importance of being fair and waiting to take one's turn .

Tails Are Not for Pulling

Tails Are Not for Pulling
Author: Elizabeth Verdick
Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing
Total Pages: 14
Release: 2005-09-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1575427117

If pets could talk, what would they say? Maybe “Fur is for petting, backs are for scratching, noses are for nuzzling . . . and tails are not for pulling!” Toddlers and pets belong together—as long as toddlers don’t chase, grab, squeeze, yank, and tease. In simple words and delightful illustrations, this book teaches the basics of kindness to animals: careful handling, awareness, safety, and respect. It also includes helpful tips for parents and caregivers.

The Giraffe Who Was Afraid of Heights

The Giraffe Who Was Afraid of Heights
Author: David A. Ufer
Publisher: Arbordale Publishing
Total Pages: 38
Release: 2007-04-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 193435905X

In this story, a giraffe, a monkey, and a hippopatamus all overcome their fears and face a danger together.

Delphi Collected Works of G. P. R. James (Illustrated)

Delphi Collected Works of G. P. R. James (Illustrated)
Author: G. P. R. James
Publisher: Delphi Classics
Total Pages: 15405
Release: 2024-05-11
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1801701741

A disciple of Sir Walter Scott, George Payne Rainsford James was a bestselling historical novelist of the early Victorian period. Masterpieces such as ‘Richelieu’, ‘Agincourt’ and ‘The Smuggler’ are noted for their polished prose, spice of adventure and scholarly attention to historical detail. This eBook presents James’ collected works, with numerous illustrations, rare texts, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1) * Beautifully illustrated with images relating to James’ life and works * Concise introductions to the novels and other texts * 41 novels, with individual contents tables * Features rare novels appearing for the first time in digital publishing * Images of how the books were first published, giving your eReader a taste of the original texts * Excellent formatting of the texts * Rare poetry available in no other collection * Easily locate the poems or short stories you want to read * Includes James’ non-fiction study of ‘The History of Chivalry’ * Includes a brief biography * Ordering of texts into chronological order and genres CONTENTS: The Novels Richelieu (1829) Darnley (1830) De l’Orme (1830) Philip Augustus (1831) Bertrand de la Croix (1831) Delaware (1833) Mary of Burgundy (1833) The Life and Adventures of John Marston Hall (1834) The Gypsy (1835) One in a Thousand (1835) Attila (1837) The Robber (1838) Henry of Guise (1839) The Huguenot (1839) Charles Tyrrell (1839) The King’s Highway (1840) The Man at Arms (1840) Corse de Leon (1841) Morley Ernstein (1842) Forest Days (1843) Agincourt (1844) Arabella Stuart (1844) Rose d’Albret (1844) Arrah Neil (1845) The Smuggler (1845) Beauchamp (1846) Heidelberg (1846) The Castle of Ehrenstein (1847) A Whim and Its Consequences (1847) The Convict (1847) Gowrie (1848) The Forgery (1849) The Woodman (1849) Henry Smeaton (1851) The Fate (1851) Revenge (1852) Agnes Sorel (1853) Ticonderoga (1854) The Old Dominion (1856) Leonora d’Orco (1857) Lord Montagu’s Page (1858) The Shorter Fiction The Desultory Man (1836) The Poetry Adra, or The Peruvians and Other Poems (1829) The Non-Fiction The History of Chivalry (1830) The Biography George Payne Rainsford James (1900) by John Andrew Hamilton