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HOW TO BE A GOOD PUPPY, told in the puppy's voice, is about a new pet wanting to learn how to be a good puppy....and explaining how its new owner can help. As the story progresses, we realize that not only is the child training the puppy, but the puppy is training the child. And they both feel very proud! This charming, mischievous story is a perfect fit for every family who has recently acquired a puppy, as well as for any child who dreams of having one.Seymour Simon, whom the New York Times called "the dean of the [children's science] field," is the author of over 300 highly acclaimed science books, more than seventy-five of which have been named Outstanding Science Trade Books for Children by the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA).Seymour Simon has been honored with many awards for his work, including the American Association for the Advancement of Science/Subaru Lifetime Achievement Award for his lasting contribution to children's science literature; The Washington Post/Children's Book Guild Award for Non-fiction; and the Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Forum on Children's Science Books. Doug Cushman has illustrated over 130 children's books, thirty or so of which he wrote as well. Among his many honors he has gained a place on the New York Times Children's Best Seller list, a place on the 2003 Children's Literature Choice list, and was listed as one of the New York Public Library's Best 100 Books of 2000.

This book is based on a true story. When he was 7, Alfred was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. Alfred didn't even know what diabetes was, but he learned fast, because he had to. There were many things he needed to do. Alfred didn't like any of them. Neither did Alfred's sister, Marie, who was jealous of all the attention he was getting.

When Gilbert gets stuck with annoying tattletale Philip as his partner for the class trip to Pilgrim Town, he wishes Philip would just get lost! But when Gilbert hides from Philip in the bathroom and can't get out, he's sure he'll have to spend Thanksgiving there all alone. Luckily, faithful Philip comes to the rescue. This memorable holiday episode in the popular series about Gilbert proves to readers that there is always something to be thankful for.

From award-winning science writer Seymour Simon: WHY DO PUPPIES DO THAT? Real Things Kids Love to Know.Whether your family is about to get a puppy, or starting to think about it, this book is full of fascinating information and irresistible photos you and your children will want to read again and again! Why do puppies bark and yip? Why do they cry at night? And what makes them chew on everything? With his trademark balance of conversational tone, informative text and stand-out photographic illustrations, Simon delivers another delightful romp of discovery, both pictorially and factually. Each question about puppy behavior is treated to a full-color, photographic spread; the images in this picture book are so alive that children will reach out to touch them. This engaging title will be an asset to both early reader and read aloud collections.

When a baby sister comes along, it seems she is just too little for anything! Will she ever be big enough to play? To whisper secrets? To eat kimchee? Will she always lie there? Scream for no reason? Be so helpless and little? When a baby sister is just TOO LITTLE to do anything, what's her big sister to do but wait and wait and WAIT . . . and dream about what's to come. Includes afternote about the history of kimchee in Korean culture.When a baby sister comes along, it seems she is just too little for anything! Will she ever be big enough to play? To whisper secrets? To eat kimchee? Will she always lie there? Scream for no reason? Be so helpless and little? When a baby sister is just TOO LITTLE to do anything, what's her big sister to do but wait and wait and WAIT . . . and dream about what's to come. Includes afternote about the history of kimchee in Korean culture.

Nelson Mandela-legendary freedom fighter and revolutionary, first black president of South Africa and Nobel Peace prize winner-stated that his childhood in the Transkei countryside taught him everything he needed to know in life. This biographical novel brings to life Mandela's childhood and his tribal initiation at sixteen when he resolved to live up to his name-Troublemaker-and fight for freedom for his people.

Whether your family is about to adopt a kitten, or just starting to think about it, this book is full of fascinating information and irresistible photos you and your children will want to read again and again! With his trademark balance of conversational tone, informative text and stand-out illustrations, Simon delivers another delightful romp of discovery, both pictorially and factually. Each question about kitten behavior is treated to a full-color, photographic spread; the images in this picture book are so adorable that they are bound to provoke squeals of delight! This engaging title will be an asset to both early reader and read aloud collections.