Books in Star Wars Young Readers series

These special Star Wars Young Readers will transport early readers to a galaxy far, far away...Full colour illustrations and simple texts retell favourite episodes from the Star Wars saga. Ideal for kids aged 5 + who are just starting out on their quest to become independent readers. What could be a better way to introduce young minds to the joys of reading than with a little help from R2-D2, C-3PO, Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, and Han Solo? This blue book band, level 1 early reader retells classic scenes from Star Wars: Return of the Jedi as the Ewoks join the rebellion against the evil Galactic Empire. Have you collected all of the Star Wars Young Readers? Escape from Darth Vader; Use the Force! Ewoks; Join the Fight; Rescue from Jabba's Palace; Finn & The First Order; and Rey Meets BB-8.

Little Suzette and her nursemaid enjoy daily walks in the handsome park near their home. Often, they see a tall, elegant lady strolling in the park with her tiny puppy. Then, a comical incident transforms Suzette and the puppy into friends. The time and place of this gentle story is Paris in the 1870s, when many fine artists were creating the exciting approach to painting called Impressionism. As it happens, little Suzette's Uncle Edgar is one of those artists. He is the famous Edgar Degas. One day, Uncle Edgar sends an artist to paint Suzette's picture. Imagine Suzette's surprise, when the artist turns out to be the tall lady from the park! And imagine Suzette's delight when the little puppy comes with her! The result of this enchanting meeting lives on to this day in an art masterpiece. For the woman was the major American artist, Mary Cassatt. Her painting of Suzette and the little dog, known as The Little Girl in the Blue Armchair, now hangs in the National Gallery of Art, in Washington, D.C. Among this book's many beautiful full-color illustrations is a reproduction of the story's painting.

These special Star Wars Young Readers will transport early readers to a galaxy far, far away...Full colour illustrations and simple texts retell favourite episodes from the Star Wars saga. Ideal for kids aged 5 + who are just starting out on their quest to become independent readers. What could be a better way to introduce young minds to the joys of reading than with a little help from R2-D2, C-3PO, Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, and Han Solo? Before Luke can be a Jedi, he needs to learn from Yoda! This blue book band, level one early reader retells the classic scenes from The Empire Strikes Back in which Luke learns to use the Force for the very first time. Have you collected all of the Star Wars Young Readers? Escape from Darth Vader; Use the Force! Ewoks. Join the Fight Rescue from Jabba's Palace. Finn & The First Order Rey Meets BB-8.

These special Star Wars Young Readers will transport early readers to a galaxy far, far away...Full colour illustrations and simple texts retell favourite episodes from the Star Wars saga. It is ideal for kids aged 5] who are just starting out on their quest to become independent readers. Discover the story of how Rey, a lonely resident of the desert planet of Jakku came to be friends with BB-8, a little droid with a big secret. This level 1 early reader is perfect for young fans of the phenomenal series. Revisit the Star Wars universe with the newest addition to the franchise, The Force Awakens. A world awaits you filled with new characters, locations, ships and aliens. Plus, welcome back some of your old favourites. Have you collected all of the Star Wars Young Readers? Escape from Darth Vader; Use the Force!; Ewoks; Join the Fight; Rescue from Jabba's Palace; Finn & The First Order; Rey Meets BB-8.

These special Star Wars Young Readers will transport early readers to a galaxy far, far away...Full colour illustrations and simple texts retell favourite episodes from the Star Wars saga. Ideal for kids aged 5 + who are just starting out on their quest to become independent readers. What could be a better way to introduce young minds to the joys of reading than with a little help from R2-D2, C-3PO, Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, and Han Solo? Based on events from The Force Awakens, this level 2 reader tells the story of Finn, a stormtrooper who quickly develops a conscience after his first mission on Jakku. After choosing to defect, he must now work with the rebels to strike back at The First Order. Have you collected all of the Star Wars Young Readers? Escape from Darth Vader; Use the Force! Ewoks. Join the Fight Rescue from Jabba's Palace; Finn & The First Order; Rey Meets BB-8.

It's Christmas time all across America and Jenny is feeling left out. Her secular parents, born to different faiths that they no longer observe, don't believe in celebrating Christmas. She never seemed to mind before, but this year it bothers her--maybe because they're home and not on the Florida coast where they usually go at this time of the year to avoid the holiday hoopla. All around her the neighbors have decorated their houses with festive lights, while her house by contrast looks drab and uninviting during the long, cold winter nights. Itfs made her feel like an outsider. Why does her family have to be different? She talks with her mom and dad about their reasons for not observing the holidays.Then one day a teacher gives her "an awesome idea": she tells Jenny about the winter solstice and ancient traditions among many peoples of the northern hemisphere who celebrate this shortest day of the year in anticipation of the longer, warmer, and brighter days of the coming spring. Why don't we celebrate the winter solstice, too? Jenny wonders.Her parents can't help but agree and a few days later they bring home a potted pine from the local nursery for the living room. What fun they all have placing their special decorations on the solstice tree. And best of all, Jenny can now invite any of her friends, no matter what their religious backgrounds are, to admire her beautiful tree. Everyone can participate!This charming story will help children and parents enjoy the winter season in a meaningful and all-inclusive fashion.

This unique, sensitively written novel for young readers about life on a modern farm skillfully interweaves two stories, one from the animal perspective of a cow named Emily and the other from the human viewpoint of a twelve-year-old boy named Chris. Author Nicholas Read eloquently describes how two very different lives encounter similar disruptions and are ultimately brought together in a life-and-death adventure.Though Emily's early experiences on the farm are pleasant, she soon senses her mother's unmistakable signals that all is not well. Before long she must face the cruel realities of branding, a livestock market, confinement in a feedlot, and finally a frightening ride in a cattle truck. Chris, too, is dealing with the harsh reality of a broken home and being forced to move from the city to the country to start a new life when his mother decides to remarry. Compared to the busy city, Chris finds the country to be a lonely place, and he has trouble making friends until he meets Gina, a true free spirit with a love for animals. How Chris and Gina scheme to rescue Emily from a sad fate makes a fascinating and instructive tale.Parents who care about animals will want their children to read this charming, engrossing story.