Best Selling Books by Kim Thompson

With a gentle kiss, Mama Bear puts Little Bear to bed. "I love you" turns into a precious game between Mama Bear and Little Bear, as they come up with many "I love you more" ideas. Make this tender book part of your bedtime routine then create your own "I love you more" examples with your child! This book is the perfect way to end a busy day. Titles in the Bedtime Series include: Sleep, My Little One, The Night-Night Song, I Love You More, It’s Night, Night Time, and I Thank God For You.

The Giant and the Big Project: Early Reading Activities is a unique resource for young readers, combining a humorous, full-length story about the Giant and his friends with skill-building practice activities. Topics include reading comprehension, sight words, letters and sounds, and more. In this original story, the Giant tries selling lemonade, washing cars, and walking dogs to earn money for a new community garden. Will the Giant find a way to complete his big project? After the story, 25 fun activities based on Common Core Standards help children understand the story and develop essential skills. With tips for parents and suggested extensions, The Giant and the Big Project: Early Reading Activities is entertaining and educational for young readers and their families.

The Easter Bunny has hidden eggs all over Grandma''s garden. Caillou loves hunting for them, but it''s even more fun hiding eggs for Rosie to find. Caillou feels just like the Easter Bunny! This books includes a reusable stencil for you to create your own Caillou-inspired Easter art.

The children at Caillou’s day care are curious about the new recycling bin—it has four openings, what are they for? Ms. Martin has an activity planned to demonstrate recycling plastic, glass, metal, and paper. She has some very impressive examples of recycled things to show the children, even a T-shirt made of recycled bottles for the recycling monitor. The book inspires interest in recycling while explaining its importance in a simple and fun way.

In The Giant and the Big Project, the Giant takes on raising funds for a new community garden. When the Giant’s money-making ideas don’t go as planned, his friends help out. The Giant learns that teamwork is the secret to reaching his goals. Young readers are introduced to the lovable Giant and his friends as they share in funny, real-life adventures! As the curious Giant, along with his loyal friends, faces life''s challenges in various quirky situations, children will learn that through hard work, creative thinking, and a little help from a friend, they can conquer any fear and achieve their goals! Young children will enjoy learning and exploring along with the Giant as he discovers Big help for life’s little challengesTM.

Where have all the ancient creatures of myth and legend gone? Apparently, they''re disguised as senior citizens, and they live in a boarding house in 12-year-old Willa Fuller''s neighbourhood. When Willa is left to babysit the cantankerous oldsters while their sinister landlady, Miss Trang, is away, the forces of darkness attack!

Just when things seem to have calmed down at Eldritch Manor, spring comes with new complications. The King of the Fairies arrives with his entourage, and mistakes in Mab’s knitting cause ruptures in time that make a supernatural portal open in the backyard pool. And on top of all that, Willa uncovers a shocking secret about her Mom.

Cats love coming to Camp Daisy. What daily camp activities can they not wait to try? This funny story engages beginning readers while supporting them with learning resources and bonus features. Fully decodable text features high-frequency words, words to help with short vowel/long vowel discrimination, and words with the long a sound spelled with the vowel team ai. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.

Are those cranky old folks at the retirement home really what they seem? This three-book bundle collects together Kim Thompson’s acclaimed Eldritch Manor trilogy! Willa Fuller thought there was something more to the old folks over at Eldritch Manor, but she never expected this! Suddenly, her world is buzzing with angry pixies, squawking phoenixes, and a dragon who — wait, where did the dragon go? Includes: Eldritch Manor — Book #1 Where have all the ancient creatures of myth and legend gone? Apparently, they’re disguised as senior citizens, and they live in a boarding house in twelve-year-old Willa Fuller’s neighbourhood. When Willa is left to babysit the cantankerous oldsters while their sinister landlady, Miss Trang, is away, the forces of darkness attack! Shadow Wrack — Book #2 After the events of Eldritch Manor, Willa just wants peace and quiet, but the burned-down old house is only creating more problems. The old folks are restless, the magical groups are fighting with each other, and Willa’s attempts to “fix” her family aren’t going well at all. The forces of darkness were easier to handle! Darkling Green — Book #3 Just when things seem to have calmed down at Eldritch Manor, spring comes with new complications. The King of the Fairies arrives with his entourage, and mistakes in Mab’s knitting cause ruptures in time that make a supernatural portal open in the backyard pool. And on top of all that, Willa uncovers a shocking secret about her Mom.

Are those cranky old folks at the retirement home really what they seem? This two-book bundle presents both of Kim Thompson’s acclaimed Eldritch Manor books! Willa Fuller thought there was something more to the old folks over at Eldritch Manor, but she never expected this! Suddenly, her world is buzzing with angry pixies, squawking phoenixes, and a dragon who — wait, where did the dragon go? Includes: Eldritch Manor — Book #1 Where have all the ancient creatures of myth and legend gone? Apparently, they’re disguised as senior citizens, and they live in a boarding house in twelve-year-old Willa Fuller’s neighbourhood. When Willa is left to babysit the cantankerous oldsters while their sinister landlady, Miss Trang, is away, the forces of darkness attack! Shadow Wrack — Book #2 After the events of Eldritch Manor, Willa just wants peace and quiet, but the burned-down old house is only creating more problems. The old folks are restless, the magical groups are fighting with each other, and Willa’s attempts to “fix” her family aren’t going well at all. The forces of darkness were easier to handle!

After the events of Eldritch Manor, Willa just wants peace and quiet, but the burned-down old house is only creating more problems. The old folks are restless, the magical groups are fighting with each other, and Willa’s attempts to “fix” her family aren’t going well at all. The forces of darkness were easier to handle!

TheRead & Sing Along™: 2 Board Books • 2 CDsoffer twice the fun and learning! Listen to the stories! Sing the stories! Read the Stories! TheChristmas Stories Read and Sing Along™ Board Book Two Packcontains the titlesDown Through the ChimneyandJolly Old St. Nicholas. InDown Through the Chimneyyoung children will enjoy this brand new holiday song in this delightfully illustrated book. Plus, 12 additional holiday songs enhance this jolly tune and bring even more joy to this festive season. Young children will be captivated by this new rendition of the classic holiday song in this delightfully illustrated book.Jolly Old St. Nicholasalso includes 12 additional holiday songs that enhance the jolly tune and bring even more joy to this festive season. TheRead & Sing Along™ Board Books With CDsfeatures rhyming text and charming illustrations. Each audio CD offers a read-along story, sing-along story, 12 bonus songs, and the read-along story with page-turn cues. The additional songs reinforce important early math and literacy skills. This fun series includes CD storage compartments in the back covers, making these books ideal for home or while traveling! Each book features: • 12 bonus songs • CD storage compartments • Sing-along and read-along audio with page-turn cues • Select titles available in Spanish versions

While playing at the park, Caillou meets Sophie, an autistic girl. She doesn''t speak, doesn''t like loud noises, but sees many beautiful things that other children usually don''t notice. In her very own way, she communicates with Caillou. At her side, Caillou learns about the peculiarities of the autistic condition and understands that children with autism like to have fun, like everyone else. At the end of the day, Caillou is happy he made a new friend. Caillou and Sophie, A story about autism contains a poster that describes the main characteristics of autism and the attitudes that should be adopted to facilitate the integration of autistic children into a group.

At the Fix It All shop, they can fix anything! Well...almost anything! Fully decodable text features high-frequency words, and words with the short i sound combined with selected consonant letters. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.

Family photos are important historical sources. These snapshots in time help us learn about what life was like in the past. Fully decodable text features high-frequency words, and words with hard c and n sounds. Also features tips for teachers and caregivers along with additional information at the end to build the reader''s background knowledge of the topic. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.

Have you ever felt frustrated with planners that are designed to help in every area of your life except your home based business? Well, no more. This planner includes an earning goals page, monthly goal setting, week at a glance, daily to do sheets and 50 lead tracking sheets, so that you never miss converting a lead into a recruit. Everything you need for the next three months. Undated so you can start using it at any time.

Mike the pig really wants to take a ride. What is he willing to give up to get his wish? This funny story engages beginning readers while supporting them with learning resources and bonus features. Fully decodable text features high-frequency words, words to help with short vowel/long vowel discrimination, and words with the long i sound spelled i-consonant-silent e. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.

Weather is always changing. Observing local weather can help you understand the seasons and climate in your area. Join kids in one classroom as they track daily weather patterns. Fully decodable text features high-frequency words, and words with consonant blends with l. Also features tips for teachers and caregivers along with additional information at the end to build the reader''s background knowledge of the topic. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.

It takes force to make something move. You can exert force on an object by pushing it or pulling it. Search for motion all around during a fun day at the beach. Fully decodable text features high-frequency words, and words with the w, wh, and y sounds. Also features tips for teachers and caregivers along with additional information at the end to build the reader''s background knowledge of the topic. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.

It takes force to make something move. You can exert force on an object by pushing it or pulling it. Find out how little and big pushes and pulls make things happen all around us! Fully decodable text features high-frequency words, and words with the consonant digraphs ng and sh. Also features tips for teachers and caregivers along with additional information at the end to build the reader''s background knowledge of the topic. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.

Find out how sap is harvested from maple trees to make a sweet food. Fully decodable text features high-frequency words, and words with the short i sound combined with p. Also features tips for teachers and caregivers along with additional information at the end to build the reader''s background knowledge of the topic. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.

"Early readers will be introduced to the sport of soccer through simple text and vibrant illustrations to aid comprehension. Discover the fun and excitement of being on a soccer team"--Back cover.

People work to earn money. Deciding how to spend money, or whether to save it, requires difficult trade-offs. Read how one young worker decides what to do with ten hard-earned dollars. Fully decodable text features high-frequency words, and words with consonant blends with s. Also features tips for teachers and caregivers along with additional information at the end to build the reader''s background knowledge of the topic. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.

Early readers will be introduced to the sport of basketball through simple text and vibrant illustrations to aid comprehension. Discover the fun and excitement of being on a basketball team. List of Sight Words. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher''s Notes available.

Can you believe that lightning can strike the same place twice? Or that you might find pink snow high up in the mountains? It''s all true! Look inside this book to discover more weird and wondrous facts about weather around the world. The book also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.

Del and Jed are ready to play soccer for their teams the Jets and the Reds. Which team will win on a sunny day at the beach? Fully decodable text features high-frequency words, and words with the short e sound combined with selected consonant letters. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.

Al the rat does not want to nap. He wants to play with pals! Fully decodable text features high-frequency words, and words with the short a sound combined with selected consonant letters. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.

Learn about some fascinating insects you might find in your own yard: butterflies! Simple text and vibrant illustrations will captivate early readers and aid comprehension. List of Sight Words. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher''s Notes available.

Kate''s dog Abe finds things to eat all around the house--even socks and tape! Can Kate make a different kind of treat for Abe? This funny story engages beginning readers while supporting them with learning resources and bonus features. Fully decodable text features high-frequency words, words to help with short vowel/long vowel discrimination, and words with the long a sound spelled a-consonant-silent e. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.

Tib the dinosaur wants to build a big, amazing rig. How do Tib and some hardworking friends make the dream come true? Bit by bit! Fully decodable text features high-frequency words, and words with the short i sound combined with selected consonant letters. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.