The Princess In Black Takes A Vacation

Even monster-battling princesses get tired sometimes! But a peaceful time away is hard to find in the fourth book of the New York Times best-selling series. After battling monsters all night, a sleepy Princess in Black decides that she needs a vacation. After all, the Goat Avenger has offered to protect the goats while she’s away. The very next day Princess Magnolia rides her bicycle to the seaside, where the air is salty, the sun is shiny, and the sea is as blue as monster fur. But just as Princess Magnolia is about to take a nap on her hammock, she hears a “ROAR!” Could a sea monster ruin this vacation for the Princess in Black?

"A sleepy Princess in Black takes a much-needed vacation and rides her bicycle to the seaside, where she plans to nap in a hammock, but her peace is disrupted by a roaring sea monster"--OCLC.

The Princess in Black: Who says princesses don't wear black? When trouble raises its blue monster head, Princess Magnolia ditches her flouncy dresses and becomes the Princess in Black!

The classic million-copy bestselling handbook on reading aloud to children--revised and updated for a new generation of readers Recommended by "Dear Abby" upon its first publication in 1982, millions of parents and educators have turned to Jim Trelease's beloved classic for more than three decades to help countless children become avid readers through awakening their imaginations and improving their language skills. Jim Trelease's Read-Aloud Handbook, updated and revised by education specialist Cyndi Giorgis, discusses the benefits, the rewards, and the importance of reading aloud to children of a new generation. Supported by delightful anecdotes as well as the latest research, an updated treasury of book recommendations curated with an eye for diversity, Jim Trelease's Read-Aloud Handbook offers proven techniques and strategies for helping children of all backgrounds and abilities discover the pleasures of reading and setting them on the road to becoming lifelong readers.

Quién dice que las princesas no visten de negro? Cuando la monstruo-alarma se dispara, la Princesa Magnolia deja sus vestidos de volantes y se convierte en... ¡La Princesa de Negro! La Princesa de Negro se toma un merecido descanso tras días combatiendo monstruos y se marcha a la playa. Pero justo cuando está a punto de echarse una siesta en su hamaca, escucha un... ¡ROAR! ¿En serio? ¿Un monstruo? ¿En la playa perfecta? ¡Imposible! ¿De verdad va a estropear sus vacaciones un monstruo marino? La Princesa de Negro ha ganado numerosos premios, entre los que destacan el Kirkus Reviews Best Books, el Association of Children's Librarians of Northern CA Distinguished Books o el WSRA Just One More Page! list. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION Even monster-battling princesses get tired sometimes! But a peaceful time away is hard to find as the humorous New York Times best-selling series continues. After battling monsters all night, a sleepy Princess in Black decides that she needs a vacation. After all, the Goat Avenger, a new hero who looks oddly familiar, has offered to protect the goats while she takes a much needed break. The very next day Princess Magnolia rides her bicycle to the seaside, where the air is salty, the sun is shiny, and the sea is as blue as monster fur. But just as Princess Magnolia is about to take a nap on her hammock, she hears a "ROAR!" Seriously? A monster? On the perfect beach? Impossible! Could a sea monster really ruin this vacation for the Princess in Black?

A new Little Golden Book starring Disney’s newest princess—Elena of Avalor! Princess Elena stars in a Little Golden Book based on an episode of the hit Disney Channel animated series Elena of Avalor. Children ages 2 to 5 will love this exciting story in which Elena helps rescue some sea creatures while on vacation—and she learns that not all royals think and act as she does. The Elena of Avalor series focuses on culturally connected storytelling inspired by diverse Latin cultures, as well as themes of leadership including thoughtfulness, resilience, and compassion. With help from her family and friends—and a little magic—Elena will learn to rule as crown princess and face the adventures that lie ahead.

Millions of comic book fans know T’Challa as the Black Panther and king of the futuristic African nation Wakanda. But who really knows the ruler on the throne—and the man behind the mask? He’s a king, a hero, a loving brother and son, a husband to a goddess. The orphan king—the Haramu-Fal—and the Damisa-Sarki. And a man facing his doubts, his failures, and his destiny. Revisit the life of one of Marvel Comics’ most iconic and inspiring characters via in-world interviews, journal entries, newspaper articles, and intelligence briefings from S.H.I.E.L.D. and other agencies. Black Panther: T'Challa Declassified draws on more than half a century of classic tales to present an insightful, completely unique—and completely personal—take on one of the most talked-about heroes of all time. Featuring the perspectives of T’Challa’s most important allies and enemies, including Shuri, Queen-Mother Ramonda, Ororo Munroe aka Storm, Everett K. Ross, Erik Killmonger, and the White Wolf, and accounts of some of Marvel Comics’ most memorable moments, this first-of-its-kind archival collection is a must-read for fans of all ages.