Books with title HICKORY

A grandfather clock makes a lovely home for a family of mice—if you don’t mind the occasional clang. And here Hickory lives with his parents, his brother, Dickory, and his sister, Dock. But Hickory is a restless, fearless mouse, and he longs to be on the move, to breathe the sweet air and nibble on the wild strawberries of the fields. So one day in early spring, with the smells of honeysuckle and clover guiding him, he strikes out on his own. Soon he discovers that a meadow can be a lonely place, even with all its beetles and caterpillars. It’s not until Hop the grasshopper comes around that Hickory finds a true companion. Hop warns him, though, that when the days get shorter and the goldenrod begins to fade, the “song she sings will soon be done.” How Hickory and Hop confront and eventually accept the end of summer forms the core of Palmer Brown’s poignant story.Hickory is a story of friendship and love on par with Shel Silverstein’s The Giving Tree or E. B. White’s Charlotte’s Web. It is also a field guide to the common plants and flowers of spring, summer, and autumn, all beautifully rendered in Palmer Brown’s most colorful and joyous drawings.

A Newbery Award winner!Most dolls lead a comfortable but unadventurous life. This was true of Miss Hickory until the fateful day that her owner, Ann, moves from her New Hampshire home to attend school in Boston—leaving Miss Hickory behind. For a small doll whose body is an apple-wood twig and whose head is a hickory nut, the prospect of spending a New Hampshire winter alone is frightening indeed. In this classic modern day fairy tale, what’s a doll to do?

Charming illustrations highlight a child’s day at school — with a surprise canine visitor — in this twist on a nursery rhyme about the hours of the day. Hickory, dickory, dare, Dogs aren’t allowed in there. A sneaky peek through . . . Then a hullabaloo! Hickory, dickory, dare. Zack and his dog, Rufus, are best friends. So when Zack goes to school, Rufus follows along. And once he’s there, Rufus joins right in with painting, lunchtime, and even garden time — which makes for one messy pup when it’s time to go home! Engaging illustrations capture the people and playthings of a child’s day, with an array of analog clocks sprinkled throughout for good measure.

The American Heroes and Monuments series of eBooks introduces young readers to heroes. Early settlers, generals, or the common man of American life produced heroes. Often, monuments celebrated these heroics. These monuments have their own stories. They are a part of the country’s heritage. Reading American history ought not be boring. Nor should its countless stories of bravery be dismissed. Nor should her greatness be belittled. The forging of a great nation from a wilderness is America’s story. Hers is the story of men and women of all races and creeds, across generations, who toiled, risked all, and sacrificed for freedom.For Parents:This book and others published by M. A. Storyteller have been checked for reading level (RL).This author pushes RL limits. He uses longer, slightly more difficult sentences. He doesn’t avoid words with more than two syllables. He looks to use punctuation to support meaning.He strives to increase vocabulary, both active and recognition.

The mouse was just the beginning! Join authors AJ Smith and Walter Tyler on a new adventure as additional animals show up to climb the fateful clock in this expanded re-imagining of the classic nursery rhyme!"Hickory Dickory" is a great introduction to counting and telling time, a fast and fun way for children to learn their numbers and begin to associate them with the hours of the day.Bonus features include an in-depth look at the history of the original nursery rhyme "Hickory Dickory Dock" and a peak behind the scenes at the making of the artwork!Recommended for ages 2-7