Books by Stephanie Calmenson
Kindergarten Kids: Riddles, Rebuses, Wiggles, Giggles, and More!
Cheerful rhymes, bright colors, and friendly children energize the pages of an action-packed collection of upbeat poems about the many activities and joys of kindergarten days.
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Hot Diggity Dogs (Ready, Set, Dogs!, 2)
by Joanna Cole, Stephanie Calmenson
Dog-lovers Kate and Lucie are back with more four-legged adventures! A new hot dog stand opens in town and the girls rush to try it out. The food is delicious, and the company is hard to beat―Molly and Wally have two hot-dog dogs of their own: Ketchup and Mustard. Almost as soon as the stand opens, though, Ketchup and Mustard have gone missing. It's up to Kate and Lucie to save the day, all the while dodging goofy boys and participating in the Bark-in-the-Park dog competition. These girls mean business!
Hot Diggity Dogs by Stephanie Calmenson is the second book in the Ready, Set, Dogs! series, a fun and sweet read for dog lovers everywhere.
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May I Pet Your Dog?: The How-to Guide for Kids Meeting Dogs (and Dogs Meeting Kids)
Children encounter dogs wherever they go: in the park, on the sidewalk, at their friends' homes. Sometimes it's love at first sight, on both sides--but not always. The right way for a child to approach a dog to ensure that the first connection is a complete success begins with this question to the owner: "May I pet your dog?" Using Harry the dachshund as a gentle guide, Stephanie Calmenson addresses this valuable yet overlooked topic with care and precision, and Jan Ormerod's warm illustrations portray a wide variety of breeds and personalities and depict situations that are realistic but never scary. Unique and straightforward, this is the essential guide to bringing children and dogs together--for kids and parents alike. ALA award-winning video available at Dreamscape Media.
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Disney's The Little Mermaid (Disney Princess, Pictureback®)
Ariel is tired of living under the sea–she wants to be human and walk on land. She gets her chance after making a deal with an evil sea witch, but something’s fishy! Can Flounder, Sebastian, and Scuttle help make the little mermaid’s dream come true? Find out in this full-color retelling of Disney’s classic film, The Little Mermaid.
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Oopsy, Teacher! (Carolrhoda Picture Books)
Even the best teachers can have an oopsy day. Sometimes things just don't go their way.
Uh-oh! Mr. Bungles drips jam on his tie at breakfast. His students play a trick on him at school. And the class hamster, Nibbles, escapes from his cage! Mr. Bungles and the class chase Nibbles through the halls and into town. But can they catch the hamster?
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No Dogs Allowed (Ready, Set, Dogs!)
by Joanna Cole, Stephanie Calmenson
Kate and Lucie are best friends. Kate is neat and Lucie is messy. Kate wakes up early and Lucie loves to sleep in. But both girls love, love, love dogs!
Unfortunately, Kate and Lucie live in apartments where dogs are not allowed. Instead of real dogs, they have dog T-shirts, dog sheets and pajamas, and dog books. But nothing is quite the same as having a real dog.
One day, the girls discover sparkly pink dog necklaces at the thrift store and try them on. But when they admire themselves in the mirror and give each other high fives, there is a pop and a whoosh and the girls are turned into dogs! Now it seems like Kate and Lucie won't need their own pet dogs . . . because they'll be having furry adventures of their own!
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Ollie's School Day: A Yes-and-No Story
What will Ollie wear to school? A bathing suit? NO! A space suit? NO! A police officer's uniform? NO! Will Ollie wear pants, a shirt, socks and shoes? YES! Humorous call-and-response text and zany illustrations engage children in the reading process while teaching social skills and positive classroom behavior. Will kids love Ollie's School Day? YES!
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No Dogs Allowed (Ready, Set, Dogs!, 1)
by Joanna Cole, Stephanie Calmenson
Kate and Lucie are best friends. Kate is neat and Lucie is messy. Kate wakes up early and Lucie loves to sleep in. But both girls love, love, love dogs!
Unfortunately, Kate and Lucie live in apartments where dogs are not allowed. Instead of real dogs, they have dog T-shirts, dog sheets and pajamas, and dog books. But nothing is quite the same as having a real dog.
One day, the girls discover sparkly pink dog necklaces at the thrift store and try them on. But when they admire themselves in the mirror and give each other high fives, there is a pop and a whoosh and the girls are turned into dogs! Now it seems like Kate and Lucie won't need their own pet dogs . . . because they'll be having furry adventures of their own!
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Look! Birds!
Look! Birds! What a beautiful sight! Find out about all types of birds in this colorful nonfiction book.
Look! Birds! What a beautiful sight! They put on a show from morning through night. Children will love this book that features all types of birds and the amazing things they do—from morning through night! It features robins digging for worms, sparrows cleaning themselves, ostriches running, penguins swimming, pelicans fishing, owls hunting, and more! This book includes a gatefold at the end that shows even more types of marvelous birds!
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Look! Flowers!
Look! Flowers! There are so many kinds to see. Find out about all types of flowers in this colorful nonfiction book.
Look! Flowers! They're beautiful to see. Turn the page and you'll find out how amazing they can be. Kids will delight in learning about these beautiful and surprising flowers—from the everyday to the exotic! It features colorful roses, tall sunflowers, beautiful moonflowers, sweet asters, odd elephant's heads, amazing Venus flytraps, poisonous bleeding hearts, and more! This book includes a gatefold at the end that shows even more types of beautiful flowers!
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Look! Bugs!
Look! Bugs! Learn how busy and necessary these creatures can be-from the strange and unusual to the bright and colorful!
Look! Bugs!
They creep, hop, fly, or ride.
Turn the page.
There are lots inside.
Explore this beautifully written and illustrated book to learn all about the lives and habits of different types of bugs. From bumblebees and ladybugs to mosquitos and cockroaches, there is so much to learn about bugs!
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Late for School!
When Mr. Bungles the teacher oversleeps, he goes to great lengths, trying every form of transportation he can find, to get to school on time. 10,000 first printing.
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Crazy Eights and Other Card Games
by Joanna Cole, Stephanie Calmenson
The best-ever kids' introduction to card games is back in print! Joanna Cole and Stephanie Calmenson's clear, step-by-step explanations, along with Alan Tiegreen's spunky illustrations and diagrams, make each game easy to understand and play. With 20 card games to choose from, including basic solitaire games like Aces Up and group games from Go Fish to Poker, theres something for everyone. Games like Snap and Concentration help improve math and memory skills, while fast-moving Slapjack and I Doubt It will have kids up out of their seats.
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Pin the Tail on the Donkey: And Other Party Games
by Joanna Cole, Stephanie Calmenson
The best-ever guide to 20 party games is back in print. From Doing the Conga to a Draw-a-Face Relay, there's a perfect game for every occasion. Get your guests in the party mood with wild crowd-pleasers such as Musical Chairs and Limbo, and then move on to popular concentration games such as Fish for a Surprise and Telephone. Or test your treasure-hunting abilities in lively group activities such as Hot and Cold or Peanut Hunt. Together with Alan Tiegreen's lighthearted illustrations, Joanna Cole and Stephanie Calmenson's clear step-by-step instructions and insightful tips -- such as how to make everyone a winner -- will make planning your next party a piece of cake!
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How to Cheer Up a Friend
What do you do when your friend feels blue? This gentle and encouraging rhyming picture book tells a story of all the things you can do to help cheer them up.
If your friend is feeling down, do you tickle his trunk to get him out of his funk? Give him a treat—or two or ten? See if he feels better then?
A child and his best elephant buddy navigate the many ways to support a pal who’s feeling sad. They learn that the best ways to help are simple: being there for your friend, listening to their troubles, and then, when they’re ready, offering a big hug.
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Dozens of Dachshunds: A Counting, Woofing, Wagging Book
An exuberant counting story featuring dogs in costumes, inspired by the real-life Dachshund Parades!
It's Dachshund Day, a day to have fun!
Everyone's here, and the party's begun.
How many dogs can you count?
Dressed up as birds, bees, books, dinosaurs, and more, the doxies are ready for their big parade. Count the dachshunds on every page, and join in on the fun with a sing-along, bark-along dachshund song.
Back matter highlights all the different sizes, coats, colors, and patterns of this one-of-a-kind breed and gives a photo introduction to the author's own beloved dachshund Harry. From Stephanie Calmenson, author of beloved classics like Dinner at the Panda Palace, here is charming concept book that's perfect for reading aloud.
Pick up Dozens of Dachshunds if you like:
-adorable dogs dressed up in festive costumes
-a concept book that teaches kids to count
-a perfect book to celebrate Halloween, and re-read all year round
-a picture book for anyone who loves dachshunds
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Teacher's Pets (Ready, Set, Dogs!, 2)
by Joanna Cole, Stephanie Calmenson
In Cole Calmenson's Teacher's Pets, Kate and Lucie are best friends who love, love, love DOGS. But just because they can't have dogs of their own doesn't mean they can't MAGICALLY turn into them!
The FURRY ADVENTURES continue in this CHARMING series when Kate and Lucie find a substitute teacher in their class. Mr. Z makes goofy jokes and has the class going hog wild as he teaches about animal communication. At the same time, mean Darleen makes fun of Kate and Lucie's friendship. Luckily, once Kate and Lucie slap HIGH FIVES and say the special words, they turn into dogs and find a way to save the day. They even make a new friend in the process!
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Our Principal Breaks a Spell! (QUIX)
A unique principal named Mr. Bundy runs PS 88 in this silly, fun-to-read Aladdin QUIX chapter book that’s perfect for emerging readers!
Acclaimed author Stephanie Calmenson turns fairy tales on their ears with silly adventures featuring Principal Bundy. In this Mr. Bundy (mis)adventure, Mr. Bundy gets caught up in a magical, messy spell cast by one of his silly students! Will the students of PS 88 be able to undo the muddled magic?
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