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Books in Bright Idea Books series

  • The Age of Dinosaurs!

    Steve Parker

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Nov. 1, 1985)
    Introduces prehistoric animals in their natural setting with suggested activities for further exploring natural history
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  • Sheerluck Holmes and the Hounds of Baker Street

    Doug Peterson

    Hardcover (Zonderkidz, Feb. 26, 2006)
    A mysterious disappearance has the Veggies worried until the world's greatest detective, Sheerluck Holmes, and his sidekick, Dr. Bob Watson, take the case. Sheerluck finds out someone hasn't been much of a friend to the missing Sniffy--but who will admit to breaking the Golden Rule? And will Sheerluck find poor Sniffy before the hounds of Baker Street do? Fortunately, the Veggies quickly learn the importance of treating others like you want to be treated! Based on the VeggieTales® video Sheerluck Holmes and the Golden Ruler.
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  • Baby Animals!

    Ruth Thomson, Ian Fry

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Nov. 1, 1985)
    Introduces baby animals of Africa, the polar ice caps, and North America, and suggests activities for readers to find out more about non-domestic animals
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  • Blues for Unicorn: Long vowel u

    Molly Coxe

    Library Binding (Kane Press, Jan. 1, 2019)
    Unicorn and Mule play the blues. But Unicorn has too many rules! This fun photographic easy-to-read story features the long "u" vowel sound. Kane Press's new series of super simple easy-to-reads, Bright Owl Books, adds Molly Coxe's five fun photographic long vowel stories, which are each only around 100–200 words. Molly Coxe's stories help kids learn to read by teaching the basic building blocks of reading―vowel sounds. With a note to parents and teachers at the beginning and story starters at the end, these books give kids the perfect start on educational success. Bright Owl Books make bright owl readers!
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  • A Knight to Remember

    Cindy Kenney, Doug Peterson

    Hardcover (Zonderkidz, March 1, 2005)
    VeggieTales® presents A Knight to Remember, based on the video and DVD, Duke and the Great Pie War. This whimsical tale takes place at the annual Tournament of Pies that features the Three Dog Knight, the Saturday Knight, who has a fever, the Knightly Knight, the Silent Knight, and one very special knight who seems to care more about helping others than he cares about winning the tournament. When lovely Petunia is asked to pick a champion among knights, she will help kids to discover that God wants everyone to be a "true" knight by learning the importance and joy of putting others first.
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  • Geography

    Alistair Ross, Merryn Hutchings, J Cunningham-Craig, J Fisher, Sue Lines

    Paperback (Scholastic, June 1, 1991)
    A Little Pigeon Toad (1988), written and illustrated by Fred Gwynne, uses homophones to create amusing pictures. Themes: Homophones; Humor Ways to use this book with children: *This would be a great introduction to a discussion of homophones. *Have students come up with silly pictures to illustrate some other homophones. Additional Info: Yes, this is the Fred Gwynne who played Herman Munster.
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  • Cubs in a Tub: Short vowel u

    Molly Coxe

    Library Binding (Kane Press, Aug. 1, 2018)
    Russ and Gus are bored . . . until they take a tub for a ride. This fun photographic easy-to-read story features the short "u" vowel sound. Kane Press's new series of super simple easy-to-reads, Bright Owl Books, launches with Molly Coxe's five photographic stories, which feature the short vowel sounds and are each only around 100 words. These irresistibly silly stories help kids learn to read through repetition and by teaching the basic building blocks of reading―vowel sounds―giving kids the perfect start on educational success.
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  • Draw with Jonah & Friends

    Cindy Kenney, Greg Hardin, Robert Vann

    Board book (Zondervan, Aug. 1, 2002)
    Introduce little ones to the VeggieTales’ story of Jonah in this fun, finish-the-picture board book. Designed to teach kids about the story of Jonah through interactive play, Draw with Jonah and Friends encourages imagination in children ages 6 and under. They can draw their very own picture time and time again and it’s really simple to do. All that’s needed is a crayon and paper towel to wipe the page clean and start over again. Kids will have tons of fun learning the story of Jonah with their favorite friends from VeggieTales.
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  • Very Veggie Family Adventure

    Mark Whitlock, Cindy Kenney

    Paperback (Zondervan, Oct. 1, 2002)
    'Everything you need to experience ten laugh-out-loud adventures designed to help you capture teachable moments and plant truth deep in the hearts of your children is in here. Each adventure includes: · Brand new animation featuring Bob and Larry · A behind-the-scenes look at Jonah—a VeggieTales Movie · Easy step-by-step instructions to a memorable object lesson · Questions to help your family think more deeply about Jonah · Life application reminders—perfect for sticking on the refrigerator (magnets included)!If your family is ready: · To laugh so hard that slushy comes out their noses · To communicate better · To apply biblical answers to real-life questions kids ask · To create life-long family memories · For high adventure, extreme fun, and deep faith-buildingThen open this box!'
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  • Tale of Two Sumos

    Karen Poth

    Hardcover (Zonderkidz, Aug. 1, 2004)
    VeggieTales presents Tale of Two Sumos, starring Larry the Cucumber as the Italian Scallion. This cucumber-turned-scallion faces the challenge of his life---a match against the meanest and toughest belly-bumping contender of all time---Apollo Gourd. This entertaining lesson in perseverance will push the Italian Scallion on a path of amazing discovery. Can he endure the intense physical training needed to get in the ring? Can he come through with a promise he made to his friend? Can he overcome Apollo Gourd's dreadful belly bump? For the first time in his life, can the Italian Scallion finish what he starts? Find out in this hilarious adventure that will teach kids that God wants us to finish what we start, even when it's hard to do! Sunday morning values, Saturday morning fun. Now that's the Big Idea! Through imaginative and innovative products, Zonderkidz is feeding young souls.
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  • Bob and Larry's Silly Slides

    Cindy Kenney

    Board book (Zonderkidz, Feb. 14, 2005)
    Pull the tab and see what happens! Hey, kids! Bob and Larry have something fun for you. They're drawing pictures of their Veggie friends, and you can get in on the action, too! Whenever Bob draws a picture, "Larry takes over." He gives each picture a special "makeover." All you have to do is pull the tab, and you can see all the silly changes that Larry made.
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  • Lights Out!

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    Paperback (Dalmatian Press, )
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