New Releases by Wade Bradford

故事從一位挑剔的乘客Mr. Complain（抱怨先生）開啟了獨一無二的火車旅程。 不論遇到多誇張的狀況，同車的乘客都欣然接受？ 讀者們大概會邊看邊笑，除了抱怨先生的言行舉止和遇見的狀況好好笑，也讓讀者反思我們身邊是否也有一兩個如此以抱怨來溝通的人？還是那個人也許是偶爾的自己呢？ 抱怨先生安排出發度假，首先遇到火車誤點讓他不耐煩，火車到站後抱怨先生還是各種不高興，似乎所有一切都不如他所願。 火車引擎聲音太大太吵、車上乘客們太高興了、月台上的告別太傷心了、車廂太擁擠了、座位太凹凸不平了……。旅程沿途不是太熱就是太冷、不是太暗就是太亮，甚至還水太多？ 猜猜看抱怨先生最後能否放鬆並享受這趟旅程呢？ 【認識情緒】 以可愛活潑的模樣去認識各種情緒 【表達的藝術】 讓孩子透過故事明白我們使用語言，可以多種技巧的溝通 【本書特色：覺察情緒的多面貌，擁抱所有的不如所願】 在生活中體會各種氣氛的感受，讓孩子練習擁抱所有的不如所願 ◎本書關鍵字：情緒認同感、包容心、沉浸式體驗 【適讀年齡】 ▲ 適讀年齡：2～6歲親子共讀；6歲以上自己閱讀。 ▲ 文字附注音，適合親子共讀，也適合孩子自己讀。

Join Dr. Seuss's beloved character Horton the elephant and friends on a Halloween adventure as they try to overcome their fears and find the source of a spooky sound! In the Jungle of Nool, near the Glowbug Lagoon, In the hush of the night, 'neath the October moon, He was counting the stars (there were more than a few), When Horton the elephant heard a strange . . . BOO! Horton the elephant is as kind and lovable as ever in this fun picture book about facing your fears and helping those in need. At first, Horton, Kangaroo, and the Wickersham Brothers are terrified of the sound. What could it be: A Blurpp in the bog? A triple-eyed bat flying out of the fog? Knowing that there's only one way to find out, Horton bravely leads the group toward the sound, and the animals are relieved to discover that their fears were unfounded. . . . Written and illustrated in the iconic style of Dr. Seuss's Horton Hears a Who!, this spooky read-aloud is perfect for reading all year long—and of course, at Halloween!

"For his return visit to the wacky Sharemore Hotel, Mr. Snore will be playing his violin at a fancy wedding. As he waits for his cue to join the ceremony, he admires the wedding cake...and notices that he's not alone in ogling that tower of frothy perfection. Is that a dodo, eating one of the frosting roses? As more and more creatures enter the scene--including two beavers, a boa constrictor, and a bunch of bats--it's hard to tell who's a guest and who's a pest. But Mr. Snore, rushing the cake trolley from room to room, is going to do his heroic best to save that prize from sure disaster"--Provided by publisher.

Mr. Complain always has something to grumble about, even as he takes a spectacular train ride through mountains, volcanoes, caves, and oceans, but as his trip comes to an end, he realizes he genuinely enjoyed the journey and is ready to go again.

Explore bathing practices in different countries and cultures in this lively, colorful picture book. From a hammam in Turkey to a maqii on the Alaskan tundra, this book shares the bath-time battle that happens every night around the world. "Yes, yes!" say the grown-ups, "No, no!" say the children, and the chase is on! Bath time may take many forms, but it's a ritual we all share. "Bradford's picture book makes a splash with its lighthearted, global perspective on the ritual of bathing. "No, no!" squeal the children: "Yes, yes," insist the adults in English, Japanese, Hindi, and a sprinkling of other languages. . . .Parents and children will enjoy incorporating the linguistic variations into their own bath-time practices." —Booklist

This is the story of a little girl named Goldilocks. Well, that's what it's supposed to be, but there's a problem. When Papa Bear discovers he's inside of a book and there are readers out there looking at him, he gets very nervous and forgets his lines. Poor Papa Bear . . . he has Page Fright! Can Mama Bear, Baby Bear, and Goldilocks help him find the courage to remember his lines and finish the story? 32 pages. Full-color picture book. Hardcover with dust jacket. Book measures 11-1/4 inches wide by 8-3/4 inches high. Wade Bradford was born and raised in rainy Washington state but eventually decided to move to sunny California to dry out a bit. He is the author of several picture books, and over thirty plays for children. He has never eaten porridge, hot or cold.Mary Ann Fraser has written and illustrated many books for children, including No Yeti Yet. Her awards include Junior Library Guild Selections, School Library Journal Best Book of the Year, Book Links Book of the Year, IRA Young Readers Choice Award, and American Booksellers ''Pick of the List.'' She lives in Simi Valley, California with her husband Todd, her three boys, seventeen turtles, and a geriatric newt.

Connor's summer is off to a rough start: the camp bus almost crashes, his cabin mates don't trust him, and the girls on the other side of the camp constantly outsmart him. But when he and his friends Tasha, Parker, and Kimberly investigate the mystery surrounding the "Ghost of Dead Billy," they begin a hilarious adventure that is worlds away from your typical campfire story. "A wild and zany camping adventure that will leave you begging for more. A must read for middle graders looking for something out of the ordinary." - Dorine White, author of The Awakening & Cleopatra's Legacy series

Welcome to the fantastic world of Castle Writemore! "Castle Writemore" is a collection of one hundred and twenty three writing prompts. They have been designed to foster creative writing, descriptive writing, personal reflection, brainstorming techniques, annotative skills, and paragraph development. Each prompt is designed to make writing fun because they take the young writer on an incredible adventure. If you are looking for a unique way to encourage a lifelong love of writing, then you should definitely take a tour of our fantastic kingdom. Written by Wade Bradford (author / playwright / college professor), "Castle Writemore" is ideal for students from ages six to ten; however, any age group can have a splendid time visiting this imaginary world.

Three plays by Wade Bradford. "Cowboys and Idiots" -- an epic western comedy about two ranch-hands-turned-outlaws who wander the desert on a quest for revenge. "12 Angry Pigs" -- a fun way to learn about the justice system. "Cinema Limbo"-- a boy, a girl, and a box office... a movie theater romance just waiting to happen.

Since ancient times, one question has endured in the hearts and minds of children: Why do I have to make my bed if it's just going to get messed up again? Now, Wade Bradford takes readers on a trip through time for a humorous look at how bed-making has evolved throughout history. Using examples of household tasks that might have been performed in colonial America, in ancient Egypt, by Vikings, and so on, this clever examination of chore lore eventually reveals the answer to this age-old question. (Hint: Mothers throughout history have always had a ready response.) This book makes history so much fun, kids won't even realize they're learning.