I was sent a copy of Curious George Lemonade Stand (CGTV Reader) by H. A. Rey Curious George Lemonade Stand (CGTV Reader) by H. A. Rey Release Date: 2016-04-12 There’s nothing like a cold glass of lemonade on a hot summer day! With that in mind, George decides to set up his own lemonade stand to earn money for a new soccer ball. But George has a lot to learn about running a stand. With help from his friend Betsy, George’s stand becomes such a success that there are…
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The Art of Not Breathing by Sarah Alexander
I was sent a copy of The Art of Not Breathing by Sarah Alexander The Art of Not Breathing by Sarah Alexander Release Date: 2016-04-26 Since her twin brother, Eddie, drowned five years ago, sixteen-year-old Elsie Main has tried to remember what really happened that fateful day on the beach. One minute Eddie was there, and the next he was gone. Seventeen-year-old Tay McKenzie is a cute and mysterious boy that Elsie meets in her favorite boathouse hangout. When Tay introduces Elsie to the world of freediving, she vows…
Read MoreTallulah’s Tutu by Marilyn Singer
I was sent a copy of Tallulah’s Tutu by Marilyn Singer Tallulah’s Tutu by Marilyn Singer Release Date: 2016-04-26 Tallulah just knows she could be a great ballerina–if only she had a tutu. She signs up for ballet class with great anticipation, only to be disappointed when tutus aren’t handed out. When she learns that one must earn a tutu in dance class, she quits in a huff. But everywhere Tallulah goes, things keep reminding her of ballet. Her neighbor’s basset hound always stands in second position, and Tallulah…
Read MoreBeing a Captain is Hard Work: A Captain No Beard Story (Volume 10) by Carole P. Roman
I was sent a copy of Being a Captain is Hard Work: A Captain No Beard Story (Volume 10) by Carole P. Roman Being a Captain is Hard Work: A Captain No Beard Story (Volume 10) by Carole P. Roman Release Date: 2015-12-31 Captain No Beard is determined to travel to Dew Rite Volcano. He won’t listen when Mongo predicts a storm or Linus indicates they are headed in the wrong direction. He insists Polly cook in the galley even though the seas are getting rough. What’s a crew…
Read MoreCave Kiddos: A Sunny Day by Eric Jay Cash
I was sent a copy of Cave Kiddos: A Sunny Day by Eric Jay Cash Cave Kiddos: A Sunny Day by Eric Jay Cash Release Date: 2016-02-06 Cave Kiddos is a fun book about four Paleolithic children who share the experience of developing and learning important words and concepts. Join Alk, Haha, Lala, and Zee as they discover the world around them. | Have you read this one yet? Comment down below and let me know! Big Thanks to Eric for sending me a copy of Cave Kiddos:…
Read MoreIf You Were Me and Lived in…Egypt: A Child’s Introduction to Cultures Around the World (Volume 17) by Carole P. Roman
I was sent a copy of If You Were Me and Lived in…Egypt: A Child’s Introduction to Cultures Around the World (Volume 17) by Carole P. Roman If You Were Me and Lived in…Egypt: A Child’s Introduction to Cultures Around the World (Volume 17) by Carole P. Roman Release Date: 2016-02-27 Join Carole P. Roman when she visits the stunning and exciting land of Egypt in the newest book of her informative series. Learn why this ancient land often called “the cradle of civilization.” Travel down the Nile to…
Read MoreCharlie, Presumed Dead by Anne Heltzel
The week, we were sent a copy of Charlie, Presumed Dead by Anne Heltzel to feature here on WeAreWordNerds Charlie, Presumed Dead by Anne Heltzel Release Date: 2016-04-12 In Paris, family and friends gather to mourn the tragic passing of Charlie Price—young, handsome, charming, a world-traveler—who is presumed dead after an explosion. Authorities find only a bloodied jacket, ID’d as Charlie’s. At the funeral, two teens who are perfect strangers, Lena Whitney and Aubrey Boroughs, make another shocking discovery: they have both been dating Charlie, both think Charlie loved…
Read MoreThe Elephant Scientist by Caitlin O’Connell
I was sent a copy of The Elephant Scientist (Scientists in the Field Series) by Caitlin O’Connell The Elephant Scientist (Scientists in the Field Series) by Caitlin O’Connell Release Date: 2016-05-03 In the sprawling African scrub desert of Etosha National Park in Namibia, they call her “the mother of all elephants.” Holding binoculars closely to her eyes, American scientist Caitlin O’Connell could not believe what she was seeing from these African elephants: as the mighty matriarch scanned the horizon, the other elephants followed suit, stopped midstride, and stood as…
Read MoreKakapo Rescue: Saving the World’s Strangest Parrot by Sy Montgomery
I was sent a copy of Kakapo Rescue: Saving the World’s Strangest Parrot (Scientists in the Field Series) by Sy Montgomery Kakapo Rescue: Saving the World’s Strangest Parrot (Scientists in the Field Series) by Sy Montgomery Release Date: 2016-05-03 On remote Codfish Island off the southern coast of New Zealand live the last ninety-one kakapo parrots on earth. These trusting, flightless, and beautiful birds—the largest and most unusual parrots on earth—have suffered devastating population loss. Now, on an island refuge with the last of the species, New Zealand’s National…
Read MoreCelebrating Colorado: 50 States to Celebrate by Jane Kurtz
I was sent a copy of Celebrating Colorado: 50 States to Celebrate (Green Light Readers Level 3) by Jane Kurtz Celebrating Colorado: 50 States to Celebrate (Green Light Readers Level 3) by Jane Kurtz Release Date: 2016-04-26 Say hello to Mr. Geo, everybody’s favorite geography teacher! Today he’s visiting Colorado, the Centennial State. He’s going to explore four gorgeous national parks, participates in daring sports, visit a dude ranch, climb to the top of Pikes Peak, and much, much more. Together, you will discover what makes Colorado a state…
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