Books with author Alexa Brandenberg

Mina loves ballet. She loves her pink tutu. She loves her ballet slippers. But what she dreams about most is flying like a ballerina. At ballet class, Mina practices the five positions and all her dance steps, including plies, tendus, and pirouettes. Over and over again she practices. She is one step closer to flying.Dance along with Mina and her friends in this simple introduction to ballet. Soon you will be one step closer to flying, too!

Mina loves ballet. She loves her pink tutu. She loves her ballet slippers. But what she dreams about most is flying like a ballerina. At ballet class, Mina practices the five positions and all her dance steps, including plies, tendus, and pirouettes. Over and over again she practices. She is one step closer to flying.Dance along with Mina and her friends in this simple introduction to ballet. Soon you will be one step closer to flying, too!

Poor Charles! He's going to be late for school again. Charles just can't keep his mind on what he's supposed to be doing. When he is having breakfast, he is thinking about Niagara Falls. When he is in math class, he is thinking about aeronautics. When he walks down a breezy street collecting seed pods, he is thinking about a new nose. Charles is always thinking about something else.When his teacher, Miss Crocky, sends him to the principal's office for disrupting the class again, kind Mr. Mickle suggests that Charles be less absent-minded and more present-minded. Charles sits down and thinks about it. It is not that Charles is naughty. But no matter how hard he tries, his thoughts wander. Nothing seems to help. That is, until his hero, Great Uncle Crocódila, pays the family a surprise visit. This is a new book about Charles, written and illustrated by Aliki—the third in a delightful series that follows the award-winning Keep Your Mouth Closed, Dear and Use Your Head, Dear.

Poor Charles! He's going to be late for school again. Charles just can't keep his mind on what he's supposed to be doing. When he is having breakfast, he is thinking about Niagara Falls. When he is in math class, he is thinking about aeronautics. When he walks down a breezy street collecting seed pods, he is thinking about a new nose. Charles is always thinking about something else. When his teacher, Miss Crocky, sends him to the principal's office for disrupting the class again, kind Mr. Mickle suggests that Charles be less absent-minded and more present-minded. Charles sits down and thinks about it. It is not that Charles is naughty. But no matter how hard he tries, his thoughts wander. Nothing seems to help. That is, until his hero, Great Uncle Crocódila, pays the family a surprise visit. This is a new book about Charles, written and illustrated by Aliki — the third in a delightful series that follows the award-winning Keep Your Mouth Closed, Dear and Use Your Head, Dear.

This treasury of tales by acclaimed children's author Aliki centers on Charles, a young crocodile who sometimes has trouble focusing or staying on task. Kids will appreciate these appealing, whimsically illustrated fables, especially children coping with ADD/ADHD. The three stories include:Keep Your Mouth Closed, Dear. Charles just can’t keep his big crocodile mouth shut, so he accidentally swallows soap, hats, zippers, and other indigestible items—until a solution appears while he helps Mother with the housework.Use Your Head, Dear. It's so hard to pay attention that Charles falls asleep in the bathtub and leaves the dustpan in the refrigerator. Will Father's birthday present help the forgetful little crocodile keep his mind on what he's doing?Are You Thinking Again, Dear? This all-new story follows Charles to school, where he gets into trouble with his teacher as well as the principal for being absent-minded instead of present-minded. Great-Uncle Crocódila, a famous scientist, has some wise words about the power of thinking.