Why Do Snowmen Wear Hats

Have you ever wondered why snowmen have a carrot for a nose, why is this, do you suppose? Have you ever wondered when putting on a snowman's hat, could it be magic, could it be that? This book in your hand, the one that hold, is full of secrets, just waiting to be told. So take some time, go play in the snow, building a snowman can lead to more fun than you know.

Jessica Fletcher meets Tim Burton in this creative and witty cozy mystery series filled with unconventional characters, a year-round Christmas setting, and a unique heroine who’s married to the real-life Santa Claus—and this time, there are two holidays in the mix. At Castle Kringle, the elves are excitedly arranging their first ever Thanksgiving day feast. April’s husband, Nick—the real Santa—has some misgivings, since it’s tough to get ready for Christmas when everyone is obsessed with helium balloons and pie recipes. Chaos erupts when Gobbles, the live turkey imported for the castle feast, is bird-napped. That crime is quickly overshadowed at a pre-Thanksgiving potluck when Nick’s cousin, Elspeth, face-plants into her mashed potatoes—dead. Someone poisoned Elspeth, and April believes Constable Crinkle is hauling the wrong suspect off to jail. An ominous message, written in what seems to be blood and urging April to stop investigating, only convinces her more. But who’s really to blame? Where is Gobbles the turkey? And can April solve a double helping of mystery in time for everyone to sit down to a non-deadly dinner together? Praise for Mrs. Claus and the Evil Elves “Funny, well-paced . . . Ireland’s bizarre series conceit works, a tribute to her deft juggling of sleuthing and satire. Fans of Leigh Perry’s Family Skeleton mysteries will be tickled.” —Publishers Weekly

Reading Comprehension for grade 1 is designed to aid in the review and practice of reading comprehension skills. Grade 1 covers standards such as main topic and key details, identifying an author's purpose, summarizing, and inferring. The book includes engaging nonfiction and fiction passages and stories to appeal to all readers. --The 100+ Series Reading Comprehension books span grades 1 to 8. The activities in each book reinforce essential reading comprehension skills by providing practice with sequencing, main idea, predicting, and inferring, as well as story elements, character, plot, and setting. The books include engaging grade-appropriate fiction and nonfiction passages and stories. Each book has 128 pages and 100 pages (or more) of reproducible content to help students review and reinforce essential skills in reading comprehension. The series is correlated and aligned to the Common Core State Standards.

Reading Comprehension for grade 1 is designed to aid in the review and practice of reading comprehension skills. Grade 1 covers standards such as main topic and key details, identifying an author's purpose, summarizing, and inferring. The book includes engaging nonfiction and fiction passages and stories to appeal to all readers. The 100+ Series Reading Comprehension books span grades 1 to 8. The activities in each book reinforce essential reading comprehension skills by providing practice with sequencing, main idea, predicting, and inferring, as well as story elements, character, plot, and setting. The books include engaging grade-appropriate fiction and nonfiction passages and stories. Each book has 128 pages and 100 pages (or more) of reproducible content to help students review and reinforce essential skills in reading comprehension. The series is correlated and aligned to the Common Core State Standards.

Fun, easy and inexpensive family entertainment-you'll find it all in Let the Adventure Begin: Theme Nights for Families With Young Children. Laurie Moulton (author, teacher and mom) provides fun and easy family night activities based around different themes. Kids ages 2-7 will love being pirates on pirate night, going on rescue missions on firefighter night, or learning new dance moves on ballerina night. Each theme contains meal ideas, activities, online resources, and other readily available resources such as books and DVDs. A great alternative to family game night, family theme nights will soon become a new favorite in your home!

Why does Santa take presents to children at Christmas? The presents won't take themselves! Why is it so cold at Christmas? Because it's in Decembrrrr! What comes at the end of Christmas day? The letter "Y!" What looks like half a Christmas tree? The other half! Belly Laugh Sidesplitting Santa Claus and Christmas Jokes for Kids is full of hilarious holiday fun! From snappy one-liners to hilarious puns, this collection is complete with 350 jokes for kids and is complemented by sidesplitting line drawings and an uproarious "HO HO HO!" sound-effect button. Perfect for snowy days, long car rides to visit relatives, and get-togethers with friends, this book is sure to bring jolly laughter and Christmas fun into your home.

A top-selling teacher resource line, The 100+ Series(TM) features over 100 reproducible activities in each book! Organized by specific reading skills, this book is designed to enhance students' reading comprehension. Lively reading passages present high-

18 more short stories about Mister Meddle's muddles from "Sunny Stories" in the early 1940s.