Best Selling Books by Moira Butterfield

Presents a simple script for a play based on the traditional tale, including stage directions, descriptions of the parts in the play, and ideas for making costumes and props.

A riddle asking the reader to guess which animal is being described precedes information about different parts of a frog''s body, how it behaves, and where it lives.

Each title of The Olympics examines the the Olympic Games from ancient times, then the revival of the 1890s through to today''s multi-million pound business. From the history of the games to which events are included and why, and from scandals to record breakers, The Olympics puts the reader at the centre of the action with fact-packed text, dramatic full-colour photos, facts and statistics.

Each title of The Olympics examines the the Olympic Games from ancient times, then the revival of the 1890s through to today''s multi-million pound business. From the history of the games to which events are included and why, and from scandals to record breakers, The Olympics puts the reader at the centre of the action with fact-packed text, dramatic full-colour photos, facts and statistics.

A riddle asking the reader to guess which animal is being described precedes information about different parts of a tiger''s body, how it behaves, and where it lives.

Each title of The Olympics examines the the Olympic Games from ancient times, then the revival of the 1890s through to today''s multi-million pound business. From the history of the games to which events are included and why, and from scandals to record breakers, The Olympics puts the reader at the centre of the action with fact-packed text, dramatic full-colour photos, facts and statistics.

Introduces animals that live on plains and prairies, including lions, gazelles, vultures, termites, lizards, and prairie dogs.

Each title of The Olympics examines the the Olympic Games from ancient times, then the revival of the 1890s through to today''s multi-million pound business. From the history of the games to which events are included and why, and from scandals to record breakers, The Olympics puts the reader at the centre of the action with fact-packed text, dramatic full-colour photos, facts and statistics.

Gives basic information about the life of a parrot, written in the form of a riddle.

In the tradition of Kate Jacobs and Lolly Winston comes a deeply felt, utterly charming novel of three newfound friends and the unexpected gift that will change their lives. In the quiet community of Avalon, Illinois, Julia Evarts wonders how to move on with her life. Though her husband and five-year-old daughter give her an abundance of love, Julia still reels from a tragedy that has left her estranged from the sister who was once her best friend. Meanwhile, across town, widow Madeleine Davis takes great pleasure in serving up delectable treats and cozy comforts at her tea salon&—now, if only she had some customers to enjoy them. And famed concert cellist and recent Avalon transplant Hannah de Brisay finds herself at a crossroads when her career and marriage come to abrupt ends. The three strangers forge a friendship at Madeleine&’s Tea Shop, and soon their camaraderie extends to everyone in Avalon in the guise of a unique and wonderful gift. But even as Julia becomes ever closer to her new friends, she realizes the profound necessity of confronting the painful past she shares with her sister. Life and loss, friendship and community, food and family:Friendship Breadtells a spirited, remarkably moving tale about the triumph of hope. Look for special features inside. Join the Circle for author chats and more.

Examines such aspects of the natural world as earth formations, weather, seas and rivers, plants, and animals.

(back cover) Boys and girls have fun learning about opposites with their Pull and Push Playbook! There are lots of fun activities for children to take part in and talk about on every page, and they can pull or push each picture to make it magically change. In this series: You''re Red, I''m Blue Count 1 Count 2 You''re Big, I''m Small

Children will love this funny and colourful book.Select any of the animal faces shown in the index tabs and turn to the picture pages. Encourage you child to look and talk about the animals and objects in the main picture. Then have fun finding them again on the opposite page!

Have fun learning colors with this pull and push book.

This series of information books takes a child-friendly look at basic technology and animals. Each book uses inviting illustrations to captivate young learners and draw them into the world of information.

Babies, toddlers and young children will love the exciting new additions to the Ladybird Baby and Toddler range.

Step away from your tablet and take a screen break! With 365 projects, crafts, games, and experiments, there''s off-screen fun for every single day of the year. With straightforward step-by-step instructions and colorful illustrations, these entertaining, budget-friendly projects will keep kids learning all day long. MAKE slime, marble paint, pinatas, and papier-mache GROW strawberries, bottle gardens, and herb pots BAKE cake pops, twist pizzas, and muffins in a mug EXPERIMENT with vinegar rockets, lava lamps, and parachutes INVENT secret messages, spooky stories, and board games PLAY jump rope, balloon volley, ball games, and eye-spy RECYCLE trash into treasure and T-shirts into bags PERFORM magic tricks, shadow plays, and puppet shows.

Learn to count from 1 to 20 using these magical pages that you can pull or push to make the picture change.

Introduces animals that live in rivers, lakes, streams, and ponds, including the trout, kingfisher, crocodile, and bullfrog.

Introduces animals that live in trees in both temperate woods and rainforests, including squirrels, woodpeckers, fruit bats, tree boas, ocelots, and sloths.

Provides an introduction to some of the different animals that live in the world''s oceans, including the jellyfish, whale, manta ray, shark, starfish, sea cucumber, and others.

Learn how to squeak, roar and hoot like the animals do with this bright, fun and silly book aimed at younger readers to engage them in exploring sound! Hoot like an owl, howl like a wolf, and sing like a whale. Everyone needs to get their message and feelings across, animals included! Meet a collection of 12 animals from around the world and discover the sounds they make, and why. The book features a different creature on each spread, along with dynamic type design and illustrations to help the kids mimic each animal noise. The perfect book to read aloud one-to-one, or as a fun activity to engage a group of young children and get them using their voices and moving their bodies!

George is not happy about his first day in preschool with his friends Anna, Jack, and Lucy until he gets a chance to play with them, visit the ducks in the park, paint, and choose a story for the teacher to read. On board pages.

A collection of survival information presented in quick, easy-to-read summary-style segments that are supplemented with sidebar tips and brief tales of men and women who survived dangers in the wild.

The Farm is an ideal first discovery book for Toddlers. It is easy to use, with simple text, labelled pictures and flaps to lift. Looking at the pictures together and talking about what is happening helps your child to develop observation and early language skills.

My arms stretch out all day long. I can be climbed, but I’m not a mountain. What am I? I am Oakheart, the oldest tree in the forest! Did you know that trees can talk to each other? Or that the oldest living thing is a tree? Let the ancient and mysterious Oakheart, the oldest and wisest tree in the forest, lead you through this beautiful guide to trees. Learn all about how they grow and survive, the many different types, why they are so important to humans, and tree folklore from around the world. Oakheart knows all the trees’ secrets, and he’s going to share them with you! This collection of delightful stories and engaging facts will impart a love of nature, and inspire you to look after the world around you. Whimsical and detailed illustrations have pride of place in magical tales that mix natural history with a splash of fantasy, creating a book that you will pore over time and again.

Provides instructions for making stick puppets, props, and a theater along with a simple, easy-to-follow play script based on the well-loved folktale.

With bright illustrations and lift-the-flap fun, this book will help you learn what animals live in what habitats.

Learn all about the incredible daily routines of animals in this bright, fact-packed sequel to Does a Monkey Get Grumpy? Did you know that some crabs get dressed? Or that young meerkats have to go to ''school''? Or that sloths have very particular pooping habits? From brave plover birds who clean crocodile teeth, to orangutans who make cosy treetop beds, animals have the most fascinating routines - just like us! Whether they''re keeping clean or using tools to catch their dinner, explore the daily habitats of 15 animals across the planet - including sloths, meerkats, alpacas, wolves, foxes, crabs and more. With bouncy rhythmic text and fascinating facts, this book will help children identify daily activities, while teaching them how very similar the lives of humans and animals really are.

Includes instructions and "handy hints" for a variety of painting projects, such as straw and splatter painting, stenciling, marbling, and wet paper painting.

Board book featuring babies with everyday objects. 0-2 yrs.