Not a Stick

Author: Antoinette Portis
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0061965170
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35

Book Description
A celebration of the power of imagination from the Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Award-winning creator of Not a Box Experience the thrill of the moment when pretend feels so real that it actually becomes real! Following the critically acclaimed Not a Box, this book proves that a stick is not always just a stick. Whether it's conducting an orchestra, painting a masterpiece, or slaying a dragon—give a child a stick and let imagination take over and the magic begin.

Not a Box Board Book

Author: Antoinette Portis
Publisher: HarperFestival
ISBN: 9780061994425
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
A box is just a box . . . unless it's not a box. From mountain to rocket ship, a small rabbit shows that a box will go as far as the imagination allows. Inspired by a memory of sitting in a box on her driveway with her sister, Antoinette Portis captures the thrill when pretend feels so real that it actually becomes real—when the imagination takes over and inside a cardboard box, a child is transported to a world where anything is possible.

A Stick Is an Excellent Thing

Author: Marilyn Singer
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0547677669
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40

Book Description
A paean to play from an award-winning poet and a New York Times best-selling illustrator. The trappings of childhood change from generation to generation, but there are some timeless activities that every kid loves. Marilyn Singer and LeUyen Pham celebrate these universal types of play, from organized games such as hide-and-seek and hopscotch to imaginative play such as making mud soup or turning a stick into a magic wand. Lyrical poems and bold illustrations capture the energy of a group of children in one neighborhood as they amuse themselves over the course of a summer day. At a time when childhood obesity rates are soaring and money is tight for many families, here is a book that invites readers to join in the fun of active play with games that cost nothing.

The Stick Book

Author: Fiona Danks
Publisher: Frances Lincoln
ISBN: 1781011141
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 182

Book Description
The stick is a universal toy. Totally natural, all-purpose, free, it offers limitless opportunities for outdoor play and adventure and it provides a starting point for an active imagination and the raw material for transformation into almost anything! As New York's Strong National Museum of Play pointd out when they selected a stick for inclusion in their National Toy Hall of Fame, 'It can be a Wild West horse, a medieval knight's sword, a boat on a stream, or a slingshot with a rubber band . . .' In this book Fiona Danks and Jo Schofield offer masses of suggestions for things to do with a stick, in the way of adventures and bushcraft, creative and imaginative play, games, woodcraft and conservation, music and more.

Stick and Stone

Author: Beth Ferry
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 054403256X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 51

Book Description
When Stick rescues Stone from a prickly situation with a Pinecone, the pair becomes fast friends. But when Stick gets stuck, can Stone return the favor? Author Beth Ferry makes a memorable debut with a warm, rhyming text that includes a subtle anti-bullying message even the youngest reader will understand. New York Times bestselling illustrator Tom Lichtenheld imbues Stick and Stone with energy, emotion, and personality to spare. In this funny story about kindness and friendship, Stick and Stone join George and Martha, Frog and Toad, and Elephant and Piggie, as some of the best friend duos in children's literature.

The Bad Mood and the Stick

Author: Lemony Snicket
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0316392766
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 49

Book Description
New York Times bestselling author Lemony Snicket sheds light on the way bad moods come and go. Once there was a bad mood and a stick. The stick appeared when a tree dropped it. Where did the bad mood come from? Who picked up the stick? And where is the bad mood off to now? You never know what is going to happen.

On a Stick!

Author: Matt Armendariz
Publisher: Quirk Books
ISBN: 1594746990
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 190

Book Description
See for yourself why everything tastes better on a stick with these 80 recipes for skewered snacks, appetizers, and desserts that will be the hit of any party Why do the world’s most delicious foods taste even better served on a stick? Author and photographer Matt Armendariz answers the question with dozens of delightful recipes for party food, street-cart food, junk food, and more. From elegant hors d’oeuvres to humble everyday fare, it’s all here: • Deep-fried mac 'n' cheese • S'mores • Antipasti • Bacon-wrapped shrimp • Fudge puppies • Fish and chips • ...and more! On a Stick! also includes tricks for using sticks and skewers like cocktail picks, sugarcane, and fresh rosemary, ideas for entertaining, plus quick and easy recipes for delicious homemade marinades, dips, and sauces.

Stick Dog

Author: Tom Watson
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0062110799
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 192

Book Description
Introducing everyone's new best friend: Stick Dog! Don't miss the very first book in this bestselling funny illustrated series. He'll make you laugh...he'll make you cry...but above all, he'll make you hungry! Follow Stick Dog as he goes on an epic quest for the perfect burger. With hilarious text and stick-figure drawings, reluctant readers eat this one up! Perfect for fans of such series as The Last Kids on Earth, Dog Man, Big Nate, Timmy Failure, and Diary of a Wimpy Kid, this is the first book in the bestselling Stick Dog series. A favorite of readers ages 6 to 12, both avid and less so, Stick Dog is a winner for those looking for their next funny illustrated middle grade book series. Other favorites in the series include Stick Dog Wants a Hot Dog, Stick Dog Chases a Pizza, and many more!

The Stick

Author: Clay Rice
Publisher: Familius
ISBN: 9781939629289
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
When a young boy finds a stick on the ground and reads the inspiring words carved into it, his life begins to change until he fulfills lifelong dreams and discovers the truth about giving.

The Stick Chair Book

Author: Christopher Schwarz
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781954697034
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :

Book Description