Ashley Spires
Author
Publisher
Kids Can Press Ltd
Pub. Date
2014
Language
English
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A little girl and her canine assistant set out to make the most magnificent thing. But after much hard work, the end result is not what the girl had in mind. Frustrated, she quits. Her assistant suggests a long walk, and as they walk, it slowly becomes clear what the girl needs to do to succeed. A charming story that will give kids the most magnificent thing: perspective!
Author
Publisher
Kids Can Press
Pub. Date
20210601
Language
English
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A hilarious story about one bug's quest for greatness (with some cool insect facts mixed in!).Meet Burt, a ten-lined june beetle. He's sure he has a superpower like other insects. No, he can't carry 50 times his weight, like ants, or spray paralyzing venom, like some termites. What june beetles seem to do best is chase porch lights and lie on their backs flailing their legs in the air ... hmm. Maybe Burt doesn't have any special skills after all ......
Author
Publisher
Kids Can Press
Pub. Date
20130901
Language
English
Description
Binky the space cat and his team of space pets are left at the vet's office while their humans are away. Binky plans an escape, only to stumble on a secret experiment that could give vicious aliens the upper hand! It's up to Binky and his friends to save the humans ... and themselves! Binky: License to Scratch is the final book in the Binky Adventure series, where dry humour and sci-fi slapstick are mixed with lots of heart.
Author
Publisher
Kids Can Press
Pub. Date
20120901
Language
English
Description
Binky the space cat has been promoted to lieutenant. He's now in charge of training the next generation of space cadets. But then he meets the new space kittenNwho isn't a kitten at all. Is someone trying to pull the fur over his eyes?
Author
Publisher
Kids Can Press
Pub. Date
20230606
Language
English
Description
Everyone's favorite june beetle learns about the many different places insects call home. Burt the Beetle wants to find the perfect home to settle down in. But what might that look like? Burt's impressed as he checks out the homes of his insect friends --- a monarch's chrysalis, the ants' underground tunnels, the bees' hive. They're amazing, they just don't quite suit Burt's size, his building skills --- or his sticky legs! He's starting to get discouraged....
Author
Series
Publisher
Kids Can Press
Pub. Date
2010.
Language
English
Description
A loveable and delusional house cat named Binky, who, while in hot pursuit of an alien wanderer (a bug), falls out of the space station porthole (the bathroom window), and finds himself in outer space (outside the house).
Author
Publisher
Kids Can Press
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
This delightful picture book from Ashley Spires, bestselling author of The Most Magnificent Thing, perfectly depicts what children go through when confronted with something difficult. With humor and endearing artwork, Spires sensitively portrays Lou procrastinating, making excuses, imagining alternatives and denying she cares. Ultimately, Lou faces her fear, and although she fails, the effort empowers her, encouraging a growth mindset. All the while,...
Author
Publisher
Kids Can Press
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
A little girl has a wonderful idea. With the help of her canine assistant, she is going to make the most magnificent thing! She knows just how it will look. She knows just how it will work. But making the most magnificent thing turns out to be harder than she thinks.
13) Book or bell?
Author
Publisher
Bloomsbury
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Engrossed in a book, Henry decides to ignore the school bell, which sets off a chain reaction.