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| two bad ants by chris van allsburg: Two Bad Ants Chris Van Allsburg, 1988 When two bad ants desert from their colony, they experience a dangerous adventure that convinces them to return to their former safety. |
| two bad ants by chris van allsburg: Two Bad Ants Chris Van Allsburg, 1988 When two bad ants desert from their colony, they experience a dangerous adventure that convinces them to return to their former safety. |
| two bad ants by chris van allsburg: The Misadventures of Sweetie Pie Chris Van Allsburg, 2014 From two-time Caldecott winner Chris Van Allsburg, creator of Jumanji and The Polar Express, comes a poignant story of one hamster's struggle with destiny. Being a pet store hamster isn't much fun for Sweetie Pie, but life in human homes proves downright perilous. As Sweetie Pie longingly gazes out of his cage at the squirrels frolicking in the trees, he wonders if he'll ever have the chance to feel the wind in his fur. Allsburg's expressive, soft-hued illustrations artfully capture a hamster's-eye view of the wide and wonderful world where maybe, just maybe, Sweetie Pie could someday run free. |
| two bad ants by chris van allsburg: Probuditi! Chris Van Allsburg, 2006 On his birthday, Calvin and his friend Rodney see a magician perform, then copy him by hypnotizing Calvin's little sister, but the joke isn't so funny when they are unable to snap her out of it. |
| two bad ants by chris van allsburg: Bad Day at Riverbend Chris Van Allsburg, 1995 Riverbend was a quiet little town, the kind of place where one day was just like all the rest and nothing ever happened. Occasionally the stagecoach rolled through, but it never stopped, because no one ever came to Riverbend and no one ever left. The day the stagecoach stood motionless in the center of town, Sheriff Ned Hardy knew something was terribly wrong. What was the mysterious substance on both coach and horses? It would not come off. Soon it was everywhere in the tidy little village. Something had to be done, and Sheriff Hardy aimed to do it. |
| two bad ants by chris van allsburg: The Mysteries of Harris Burdick Chris Van Allsburg, 1996 Since its publication in 1984, The Mysteries of Harris Burdick has stimulated the minds of readers of all ages and backgrounds. Now the original fourteen drawings are available in a large portfolio edition of loose sheets. In addition, a newly discovered fifteenth drawing, titled The Youngest Magician, has been added, as well as an updated introduction by the author. The puzzles of these mysterious drawings will be even more provocative because of the larger size and the exceptional printing quality. For the first time, the drawings can be shared with groups or displayed singly. The Mysteries of Harris Burdick was a New York Times Best Illustrated Book of 1984. |
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| two bad ants by chris van allsburg: The Widow's Broom 25th Anniversary Edition Chris Van Allsburg, 2018-08-28 A 25th anniversary edition of the enchanting story of a widow who finds herself in possession of an extraordinary broom after a witch falls into her garden. Some of Minna Shaw's neighbors don't trust her clever broom. It's dangerous, they say. But Minna appreciates the broom's help. She enjoys its quiet company. But one day two children get taught a well-deserved lesson by the broom. For her neighbors, this is proof of the broom's evil spirit. Minna is obligated to give up her dear companion. Chris Van Allsburg, master of the mysterious, brings this tale to life with moody and memorable pictures that will haunt readers long after the book's covers are closed—now in a new edition to celebrate this beloved book's twenty-fifth anniversary. |
| two bad ants by chris van allsburg: Just a Dream Chris Van Allsburg, 1990 In this 25th anniversary edition of Just a Dream, travel with young Walter on a fantastical adventure as he travels--by way of his bed--into a polluted dreamscape world that wakes him up to a more eco-friendly way to live. Chris Van Allsburg's pitch-perfect narrative, paired with his full-color pastel illustrations, renders this picture book a story that has stood the test of time. This anniversary edition includes bonus downloadable audio, read by Chris Van Allsburg and a stunning new jacket |
| two bad ants by chris van allsburg: Ben's Dream Chris Van Allsburg, 1982 Lulled to sleep by the rhythm of the rain as he studies for his geography test, Ben dreams that his house is set adrift on a 'round-the-world course, carrying him past the incredible structures that are merely pictures on the pages of his book. The story idea . . . is illustrated in the artist's meticulous drawings, marvels of symbolism, reality, imagination, and perspective.--Publishers Weekly. |
| two bad ants by chris van allsburg: The Garden of Abdul Gasazi , 1979 Children. |
| two bad ants by chris van allsburg: Queen of the Falls Chris Van Allsburg, 2011-04-04 She could remember standing in a park near the falls, hypnotized by the sight and sound, and holding her father’s hand as they took a walk that would lead them closer. That’s what everyone wonders when they see Niagara . . . How close will their courage let them get to it? At the turn of the nineteenth century, a retired sixty-two-year-old charm school instructor named Annie Edson Taylor, seeking fame and fortune, decided to do something that no one in the world had ever done before—she would go over Niagara Falls in a wooden barrel. Come meet the Queen of the Falls and witness with your own eyes her daring ride! |
| two bad ants by chris van allsburg: The Chronicles of Harris Burdick , 2011 A collection of stories based on illustrations in Chris Van Allsburg's The Mysteries of Harris Burdick. |
| two bad ants by chris van allsburg: The Sweetest Fig , 1993 After being given two magical figs that make his dreams come true, Monsieur Bibot sees his plans for future wealth upset by his long-suffering dog. |
| two bad ants by chris van allsburg: Two of Everything Lily Toy Hong, 1993-01-01 Editors' Choice: Books for Youth 1993, Booklist 100 Picture Books Everyone Should Know, The New York Public Library 1995-1996 Utah Children's Picture Book Award 1997-1998 Young Hoosier Book Award List (Indiana) Kaleidoscope, A Multicultural Booklist for Grades K-8, NCTE 1997 When old Mr. Haktak digs up a curious brass pot in his garden, he has no idea what use it can be. On his way home, Mr. Haktak decides to carry his coin purse in the mysterious pot. But when Mrs. Haktak's hairpin accidentally slips into the pot and she reaches in to retrieve it, the magic of the pot is revealed. Not only are there two hairpins inside, but there are also two purses! |
| two bad ants by chris van allsburg: The Stranger Chris Van Allsburg, 1986 The enigmatic origins of the stranger that Farmer Bailey hits with his truck and brings home to recuperate seem to have a mysterious relation to the weather. Could he be Jack Frost? The author-illustrator has woven a thread of fantasy in and around his realistic illustrations to give the reader, once again, a story that stays in the imagination. -- Horn Book |
| two bad ants by chris van allsburg: The Wretched Stone Chris Van Allsburg, 1991 A strange glowing stone picked up on a sea voyage captivates a ship's crew and has a terrible transforming effect on them. |
| two bad ants by chris van allsburg: Why Alligator Hates Dog J. J. Reneaux, 1995 When sassy old Dog tricks Alligator, king of the swamps, it starts a feud that continues to this day in the Louisiana bayous. |
| two bad ants by chris van allsburg: Jumanji Chris Van Allsburg, 2018-11-06 The game under the tree looked like a hundred others Peters and Judy had at home. But they were bored and restless and, looking for something interesting to do, thought they'd give Jumanji a try. Little did they know when they unfolded its ordinary-looking playing board that they were about to be plunged into the most exciting and bizare adventure of their lives. In his second book for children, Chris Van Allsburg again explores the ever-shifting line between fantasy and reality with this story about a game that comes startingly to life. His marvelous drawings beautifully convey a mix of the everyday and the extraordinary, as a quiet house is taken over by an exotic jungle. |
| two bad ants by chris van allsburg: Turkey That Ate My Father Dean Marney, 1995 What's Thanksgiving Day without a turkey? Recommended by AES Advisory Committee. |
| two bad ants by chris van allsburg: The Alphabet Theatre Proudly Presents the Z was Zapped Chris Van Allsburg, 1987 Depicts how A was in an avalanche, B was badly bitten, C was cut to ribbons, and the other letters of the alphabet suffered similar mishaps. |
| two bad ants by chris van allsburg: Two Cool Coyotes Jillian Lund, 2001-11 Frank the coyote is sad when his friend Angelina moves away, but then he finds a new friend when Larry moves into the den next door. Larry is different than Angelina, but Frank soon finds that Larry is special in his own way. Full-color illustrations. |
| two bad ants by chris van allsburg: Sheila Rae, the Brave Kevin Henkes, 2021-08-31 Sheila Rae, the Brave is a warm, humorous, and loving story of sibling sympathy and support. Just because Sheila Rae is older, she doesn't always know better! This classic picture book about overcoming fear is written and illustrated by Kevin Henkes, the nationally bestselling and celebrated creator of Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse, Owen, and Kitten's First Full Moon. I am very brave, Sheila Rae said, patting herself on the back. She wasn't afraid of anything—not thunder, not lightning, not the big black dog at the end of the block. And when she wanted to walk home a new way and Louise wouldn't, she called her sister a scaredy-cat and set out alone. But all the bravado in the world failed to help when Sheila Rae found herself lost. Luckily, her sister was not far behind. Children will love it.—School Library Journal |
| two bad ants by chris van allsburg: Three Hens and a Peacock Lester L. Laminack, 2017-04-18 A hilarious read-aloud favorite about some foolish farm animals who decide to trade roles—and discover just how hard it is to do someone else's job, from award-winning author Lester L. Laminack and celebrated illustrator Henry Cole. The Tuckers' farm is a peaceful place where everyone has a job and no one complains. That is, until a hapless peacock falls off the back of a passing truck and stirs things up. Soon, customers are flocking to the farm to see what all the fuss is about. But the hens don't like the newcomer getting attention while they do all the hard work. When a wise old hound sees the problem, he helps orchestrate a job swap. What follows is the riotous tale of three hens who get in way over their feathered heads, and one very distressed peacock who just can't figure out how to lay an egg. Lester L. Laminack has created a comical look at envy, finding your strength, and what happens when we underestimate the value of others' work. Henry Cole's delightful illustrations heighten the story's humor and will have readers of all ages laughing out loud. |
| two bad ants by chris van allsburg: The Toilet Paper Tigers Gordon Korman, 1995-05 When his Little League team gets a coach who knows nothing about baseball, seventh grader Corey is dismayed to see the team taken over by the coach's pushy twelve-year-old granddaughter. |
| two bad ants by chris van allsburg: What's it Like to be ... an Ant? Jinny Johnson, 2013 Learn about the life of a worker ant. From the day it is hatched to being a provider and protector of its nest with other ants in the colony. |
| two bad ants by chris van allsburg: The Ant Explorer Clarence James Dennis, Vaughan Duck, 1990 |
| two bad ants by chris van allsburg: The Polar Express Chris Van Allsburg, 2014-10-02 Late on Christmas Eve, after the town has gone to sleep, a boy boards a mysterious train that waits for him: the Polar Express bound for the North Pole. When he arrives there, Santa offers him any gift he desires. The boy modestly asks for one bell from the reindeer's harness. It turns out to be a very special gift, for only believers in Santa can hear it ring. Magical glowing double spread pictures . . . an original and memorable book. - Guardian Evocative, realist pastels and atmospheric text. - Sunday Times A thrilling tale. - Independent |
| two bad ants by chris van allsburg: Bad Dog Mike Boldt, 2019-11-05 The differences between cats and dogs have never been funnier! In this hilarious story from the illustrator of I Don't Want to Be a Frog, a little girl really, really wants a dog . . . but gets a cat instead! Look what I got for my birthday! A pet dog! says a little girl holding a . . . cat? Rocky doesn't listen or obey like all the other dogs. (Because Rocky is a cat.) And Rocky hates her leash and doesn't seem to like other dogs. (Probably because Rocky is a cat.) And rather than play fetch, Rocky prefers to . . . lick between her toes? Ew. Rocky is a bad dog! BUT Rocky doesn't bark, and is so cute when she sleeps in sunny spots. Maybe Rocky IS a good dog? (Or, you know, maybe Rocky is a cat.) Cat lovers and dog lovers alike will howl with laughter at this little girl's willful insistence that her cat is a dog. The hilarious ways in which cats and dogs are different are brilliantly illuminated with each turn of the page and will leave young readers and their grown-ups giggling. ★ Winner: Missouri Building Block Picture Book Award, 2021 ★ Winner: North Carolina Children's Book Award, 2022 ★ Winner: Wyoming Library Association Buckaroo Award, 2021-22 ★ Winner: Ontario Library Association Forest of Reading Blue Spruce Award, 2021 ★ Winner: Sakura Medal, Japan, 2022 ★ Nominee: Indiana Early Literacy Firefly Award, 2022 |
| two bad ants by chris van allsburg: Substitute Creacher Chris Gall, 2019 Mr. Creacher, a multi-tentacled substitute teacher, warns his prankish students not to misbehave, recounting rhyming cautionary tales of the weird, spooky, and unexpected. |
| two bad ants by chris van allsburg: Prudy's Problem and How She Solved it Carey Armstrong-Ellis, 2002-10-01 Prudy collects so many things that everyone says she has a problem, but when a crisis convinces her that they are right, she comes up with the perfect solution. |
| two bad ants by chris van allsburg: Night Job Karen Hesse, 2024-10-15 With lyrical narration and elegant, evocative artwork, Newbery Medalist Karen Hesse and illustrator G. Brian Karas share the nighttime experience of a father and child. When the sun sets, Dad’s job as a school custodian is just beginning. What is it like to work on a Friday night while the rest of the city is asleep? There’s the smell of lilacs in the night air, the dusky highway in the moonlight, and glimpses of shy nighttime animals to make the dark magical. Shooting baskets in the half-lit gym, sweeping the stage with the game on the radio, and reading out loud to his father in the library all help the boy’s time pass quickly. But what makes the night really special is being with Dad. Newbery Medalist Karen Hesse’s quietly powerful story of a boy and his father is tenderly brought to life by G. Brian Karas in this luminous tribute to an enduring, everyday sort of love. |
| two bad ants by chris van allsburg: Weslandia Paul Fleischman, 2022-02-01 This fantastical picture book, like its hero, is bursting at the seams with creativity. . . . a vigorous shot in the arm to nonconformists everywhere — Publishers Weekly (starred review) Enter the witty, intriguing world of Weslandia! Now that school is over, Wesley needs a summer project. He’s learned that each civilization needs a staple food crop, so he decides to sow a garden and start his own — civilization, that is. He turns over a plot of earth, and plants begin to grow. They soon tower above him and bear a curious-looking fruit. As Wesley experiments, he finds that the plant will provide food, clothing, shelter, and even recreation. It isn’t long before his neighbors and classmates develop more than an idle curiosity about Wesley — and exactly how he is spending his summer vacation. |
| two bad ants by chris van allsburg: Nobody Likes a Goblin Ben Hatke, 2016-06-07 Goblin, a cheerful little homebody, lives in a cosy, rat-infested dungeon, with his only friend, Skeleton. Every day, Goblin and Skeleton play with the treasure in their dungeon. But one day, a gang of heroic adventurers bursts in. These marauders trash the place, steal all the treasure, and make off with Skeleton—leaving Goblin all alone! It's up to Goblin to save the day. But first he's going to have to leave the dungeon and find out how the rest of the world feels about goblins. |
| two bad ants by chris van allsburg: The Z Was Zapped Chris Van Allsburg, 1998 Here is a dramatic black-and-white presentation of the alphabet in which the two-time Caldecott Medalist depicts a mysterious transformation of each letter. An ALA Notable Book. |
| two bad ants by chris van allsburg: Saturdays and Teacakes Lester L. Laminack, 2023-01-10 A lyrical picture book memoir of one boy and his beloved grandmother, from award-winning author Lester L. Laminack. Every Saturday, a young boy rides his bicycle up and down country roads, past farms and a filling station, until he reaches his Mammaw's house. She is waiting for him. There, the young boy helps her. She picks tomatoes and he pushes the lawnmower through the dew-wet grass. But the best part of the day is helping his Mammaw make teacakes from scratch and eating the hot, sweet cakes fresh from the oven. Lester L. Laminack's richly detailed prose perfectly portrays the special relationship of a young boy and his grandmother. Award-winning illustrator Chris Soentpiet's remarkably detailed watercolor images beautifully capture the setting. |
| two bad ants by chris van allsburg: Come On, Rain! Karen Hesse, 2016-01-26 Newbery Medalist Karen Hesse recreates the body and soul-renewing experience of a summer downpour after a sweltering city heat wave. Come on, rain! Tess pleads to the sky as listless vines and parched plants droop in the endless heat. Up and down the block, cats pant while heat wavers off tar patches in the broiling alleyway. More than anything, Tess hopes for rain. And when it comes, she and her friends are ready for a surprising and joyous celebration....Through exquisite language and acute observation, Newberry medalist Karen Hesse recreates the glorious experience of a quenching rainstorm on a sweltering summer day. Jon J Muth's masterful and lyrical watercolors perfectly reflect the spirit of the text. |
| two bad ants by chris van allsburg: Bo and the Dragon-Pup: A Branches Book (Unicorn Diaries #2) Rebecca Elliott, 2020-03-03 The unicorns of Sparklegrove Forest have a mystery to solve, in this magical series from the creator of the bestselling Owl Diaries series! Pick a book. Grow a Reader! This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow! Bo Tinseltail lives in Sparklegrove Forest, where lots of other magical creatures live. Bo and the other unicorns learn about dragons at school, but they have never seen them before. That is, until now! A blanket and a pair of glasses go missing from school, and the clues lead to the dragon caves! Will Bo and the other unicorns meet a scary creature there? Or will they make a brand-new friend? Discover this GLITTER-RIFIC, full-color series from Rebecca Elliott, creator of the USA Today bestselling Owl Diaries series! |
| two bad ants by chris van allsburg: Knock Knock Daniel Beaty, 2013-12-17 Winner of a Coretta Scott King Illustrator Medal and the Boston Horn Book Award A simple, powerful book for children, about an absent father and the love he leaves behind Every morning, I play a game with my father.He goes knock knock on my doorand I pretend to be asleeptill he gets right next to the bed.And my papa, he tells me, I love you. But what happens when, one day, that knock knock doesn't come? This powerful and inspiring book shows the love that an absent parent can leave behind, and the strength that children find in themselves as they grow up and follow their dreams. |
| two bad ants by chris van allsburg: The Great Fuzz Frenzy Susan Stevens Crummel, 2005-09-01 Deep, deep down in their underground town, the prairie dogs live in harmony--until a mysterious, fluorescent, very fuzzy thing (otherwise known as a tennis ball) rolls down their hole. When the prairie dogs discover that they can pluck and pull the fuzz into fabulous fashions, their fear quickly turns to curiosity, then delight, then pure greed. The frenzy that erupts threatens to tear apart the prairie-dog town forever. But when mean ol' Big Bark is kidnapped after taking all the fuzz for himself, the prairie dogs come to the rescue and remember the true meaning of community. |
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2 (two) is a number, numeral and digit. It is the natural number following 1 and preceding 3. It is the smallest and the only even prime number. Because it forms the basis of a duality, it has …
2 (number) - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
2 (Two; / ˈtuː / (listen)) is a number, numeral, and glyph. It is the number after 1 (one) and the number before 3 (three). In Roman numerals, it is II. Two has many meanings in math. For …
TWO Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
The meaning of TWO is being one more than one in number. How to use two in a sentence.
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What is the pronunciation of two? （數字）2… （数字）2… dos… dois, dois/duas… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! TWO definition: 1. the number 2: 2. the number 2: 3. …
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Define two. two synonyms, two pronunciation, two translation, English dictionary definition of two. a number: Take two; they’re small. Not to be confused with: to – toward, on, against, upon too …
Two: Definition, Meaning, and Examples - US Dictionary
Jul 15, 2024 · Two (noun): symbol or word representing the number after one and before three in the decimal system. The term "two" is widely recognized and used across various contexts, …
What does two mean? - Definitions.net
Two is the numerical value representing the quantity or amount that is one more than one or twice as much as one. It is the second cardinal number in the natural number sequence and is …
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Two is a whole number that's greater than one, but less than three. If you found one fuzzy mitten and then your friend gave you another one, you would have two mittens — perfect for your two …
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4 days ago · Describing a set or group with two elements. “ […] The two murders might have been done by one of the ryots who was dissatisfied over his assessment and thought he had a …
2 - Wikipedia
2 (two) is a number, numeral and digit. It is the natural number following 1 and preceding 3. It is the smallest and the only even prime number. Because it forms the basis of a duality, it has religious …
2 (number) - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
2 (Two; / ˈtuː / (listen)) is a number, numeral, and glyph. It is the number after 1 (one) and the number before 3 (three). In Roman numerals, it is II. Two has many meanings in math. For …
TWO Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
The meaning of TWO is being one more than one in number. How to use two in a sentence.
TWO | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary
What is the pronunciation of two? （數字）2… （数字）2… dos… dois, dois/duas… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! TWO definition: 1. the number 2: 2. the number 2: 3. 2: . …
TWO definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary
Learn the difference between to, too, and two with this simple guide full of definitions and helpful example sentences. Read more
Two - definition of two by The Free Dictionary
Define two. two synonyms, two pronunciation, two translation, English dictionary definition of two. a number: Take two; they’re small. Not to be confused with: to – toward, on, against, upon too – …
Two: Definition, Meaning, and Examples - US Dictionary
Jul 15, 2024 · Two (noun): symbol or word representing the number after one and before three in the decimal system. The term "two" is widely recognized and used across various contexts, from …
What does two mean? - Definitions.net
Two is the numerical value representing the quantity or amount that is one more than one or twice as much as one. It is the second cardinal number in the natural number sequence and is typically …
Two - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com
Two is a whole number that's greater than one, but less than three. If you found one fuzzy mitten and then your friend gave you another one, you would have two mittens — perfect for your two …
two - Wiktionary, the free dictionary
4 days ago · Describing a set or group with two elements. “ […] The two murders might have been done by one of the ryots who was dissatisfied over his assessment and thought he had a …
