Holly Sterling

Thomas wants to be a ballet kid! He and his friends meet at the dance studio to take lessons from Mr. Elliot, their ballet instructor. The children stand at the barre and practice their feet positions--first position, second position--as well how to plie and releve. And then it's time to saute, or jump! Finally, the ballet kids get to choose their costumes for the Winter Show where they are performing The Nutcracker. What will Thomas choose?

When her dog Oscar gets the hiccups, Ruby tries everything to rid him of them.

This hilarious follow-up to 15 Things Not to Do with your Granny and 15 Things Not to Do with a Baby has all the warmth and humor of its predecessors, while teaching children how to look after their new, furry, friend. DON'T teach your puppy how to play the trombone or take her to school. DON'T let your puppy drive the car or juggle dirty dishes. DON'T walk your puppy at a soccer game or wake her by shouting--she won't understand. DO play with your...

"Have you ever felt lonely because you have no one to play with? Have you felt like you have no friends? How did if feel? Did you feel sad? Read about Mateo and Poppy and what they did when they felt lonely.

"Have you ever felt shy with new people? Have you felt too nervous to join in the games? How did you feel? Did you feel scared? Read about Mateo and Poppy, and what they did when they felt shy."--back cover.

Recounts the lives of thirty cats across the world and throughout the centuries, who became the heroes of their own stories, while providing cat themed quizzes and facts.