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In the picaresque series of sketches in Pickwick Papers, Charles Dickens wrote one of the masterpieces of comic fiction, and presented readers with some of the most colorful and beloved characters of all time. In Dickens' first novel, initially based on a series of illustrations, members of the eponymous club recount their various experiences and encounters as they travel around England. Without the dark themes that dominated so many of his novels,...
2) Safari Kids
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Let's go on a safari and discover the animals. This fun rhyming story is sure to delight young children and their parents.
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Bilingual Edition: The Sad, Sad Monster. Monster is Sad. So Sad. A sad monster is sad at school. He is sad because he doesn't have any friends. Is there someone who can make him happy? The Sad, Sad Monster is a cute book for monster-loving toddlers through beginning readers. Simple sentences make this a perfect first reader. In this Xist Kids English Spanish Bilingual Edition, the original English text is paired with the Spanish translation on each...
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Spanish Language Edition: The Sad, Sad Monster Monster is Sad. So Sad. A sad monster is sad at school. He is sad because he doesn't have any friends. Is there someone who can make him happy? The Sad, Sad Monster is a cute book for monster-loving toddlers through beginning readers. Simple sentences make this a perfect first reader. In this Xist Kids Spanish Edition, Spanish text brings the story to new audiences. This book is in Spanish only. There...
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Monster is Sad. So Sad. A sad monster is sad at school. He is sad because he doesn't have any friends. Is there someone who can make him happy? The Sad, Sad Monster is a cute book for monster-loving toddlers through beginning readers. Simple sentences make this a perfect first reader.
6) Bichos
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Descubra libros de la serie para bebés y niños pequeños Buggy, bugs, bugs! Este libro para niños presenta 22 ilustraciones fotográficas a todo color de hermosos bichos de todo el mundo. Los jóvenes científicos en ciernes pueden verter sobre las fotos y los padres pueden leer los títulos simples. Utilizado como un jumpstart para la interacción, Discover Picture Books son una gran manera de introducir las criaturas creepy crawly a los niños....
7) Kitty and Me
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Reading Stars Beginning Reader Kitty loves to play with her friend, her ball, but not the dog in this easy reader. Reading Star books are for kids at the very beginning of a lifetime love of reading. Each book features less than 50 words and uses repetition to build confidence.
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Spanish Language Edition: My Cat is Sad. What makes a cat happy? A little boy is worried his cat is sad in this funny beginning reader. Is the cat really sad? Find out in this continuation of the Cat and Dog series from Katrina Streza and Brenda Ponnay. Perfect for toddlers, preschoolers and beginning readers, this funny little book is for lovers of sad cats everywhere. Other books in the Cat and Dog series include: My Cat is Fat. My Good Dog. My...
9) Nat and Raj
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We Can Readers: Nat and Raj
Nat and Raj like to play. Inside, outside, with anyone and anywhere, they are ready to have a good time. In this very simple 12-page reader, short sentences are paired with fun illustrations to get kids reading about the can-do-it attitudes of Raj and Nat.
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They play tag outside. They play cards inside.
This book is part of the We Can Readers series from Brenda Ponnay. This book in the We Can Readers...
10) Su and Kat
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We Can Readers: Su and Kat
Su and Kat play in a band. They sing. They drum. They are loud. Too loud. They will have to figure out how to make music but not be too loud. In this very simple 16-page reader, short sentences are paired with fun illustrations to get kids reading about the can-do-it attitudes of Su and Kat.
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Su can sing. Su can play guitar.
This book is part of the We Can Readers series from Brenda Ponnay. This book...
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Bilingual Edition: My Cat is Sad. What makes a cat happy? A little boy is worried his cat is sad in this funny beginning reader. Is the cat really sad? Find out in this continuation of the Cat and Dog series from Katrina Streza and Brenda Ponnay. Perfect for toddlers, preschoolers and beginning readers, this funny little book is for lovers of sad cats everywhere. Other books in the Cat and Dog series include: My Cat is Fat. My Good Dog. My Cat, My...
12) Annabel and Cat
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A gripping read of romance, intrigue and human emotion. Anna Karenina has been called the world's greatest novel. Set in 19th century Russia, Anna seeks to escape a loveless marriage for a passionate romance. This Xist Classics edition has been professionally formatted for e-readers with a linked table of contents. This eBook also contains a bonus book club leadership guide and discussion questions. We hope you'll share this book with your friends,...
13) Lemonade Stand
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We Can Readers: Lemonade Stand
Let's have a lemonade stand! The friends are ready to work together to make and sell lemonade. Everyone has a job to do and it is so much fun when you work together. In this very simple 16-page reader, short sentences are paired with fun illustrations to get kids reading about the can-do-it attitudes of Su, Raj, Nat and Kat.
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"We need lemons." says Nat.
"We need sugar." says Kat.
This book is...
14) Where are You?
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We Can Readers: Where are You?
It's time for a game of hide and seek. Su and Kat find each other in the house, but where is Bandit? In this very simple 12-page reader, short sentences are paired with fun illustrations to get kids reading about the can-do-it attitudes of Su and Kat.
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"Where are you, Su?"
"Here I am." Su said.
This book is part of the We Can Readers series from Brenda Ponnay. This book in the We Can Readers...
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An exhausted zebra is ready for bed but the other animals at the zoo still want to play. Help the Zebra say "Shhh" to the lions, elephants and other noisy animals at the zoo. A calming bedtime book for little monkeys everywhere. This Spanish book is perfect for families raising children bilingually or for new learners of the language. Una cebra agotado está listo para la cama, pero los otros animales en el zoológico todavía quiere jugar. Ayuda...
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G.K Chesterton is a perfectionist - although not that fond of the modern meaning of success - realizing the passing nature of his ideas. Yet he did gather all his papers written for London Daily News in the book called All Things Considered. He laments for being much too serious in the topics he covers but he still has the ability to present the mundane in a comical, ironic perspective. And how about religion, the idea of success and fairy tales?...
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Learn about seasons with Olga the Cloud Olga is a cute little cloud who gets very lonely in the fall. Autumn is the season when the sun is sleepy so she has no one to play with. Not to worry! Olga calls her friends and they have a little party. When clouds get together, they have lots of fun, but sometimes everyone else gets wet! This book is part of the Olga the Cloud. Each short story features the charming cloud in simple situations, perfect for...
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Oh, Little Hoo! It's Not About You! Little Hoo has a big lesson to learn: the world doesn't revolve around him. When playing with friends or spending time with family, Little Hoo gets frustrated when things don't always go his way. With careful correction and explanations, Little Hoo learns how to manage his feelings in this simple book for little ones. This social emotional text helps kids dealing with frustration and anxiety around friendships and...
19) Kit and Kaboodle
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A funny beginning reader featuring two very silly friends When Kaboodle the elephant continues to deny his best friend monkey Kit a peanut, Kit tries to impress his friend in a variety of fun ways. Together they learn valuable lessons about sharing and manners.
20) Bug and the Bugs
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Every Child Can be a Reading Star
A little girl likes bugs so much, everyone calls her Bug. Will the bugs like her as much as she likes them?
This is an excellent social emotional text for teaching friendship and empathy skills to beginning readers. Bug and the Bugs is part of the Reading Stars series. Reading Star books are for kids at the very beginning of a lifetime love of reading. Each book features less than 50 words and uses repetition to build...
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