Bøger af Jacqueline Davies

The first book in the beloved Lemonade War series--a clever blend of humor, math wizardry, and business know-how--is now available in a full-color graphic novel.Evan Treski is people smart. He's good at talking to people, even grown-ups.His younger sister, Jessie, on the other hand, is math smart--but not especially good at understanding people. She knows that feelings are her weakest subject.With just five days left of summer vacation, Evan and Jessie launch an all-out war to see who can sell the most lemonade before school starts. As the battleground heats up, there really is no telling who will win--and, even more important, if their fight will ever end.Jacqueline Davies's bestselling The Lemonade War is brought to life in vivid color by illustrator Karen De la VegaPerfect for reluctant and emerging readers; high interest, low reading levelTeaches basic business and math concept

Just as The Lemonade War, which sold more than 260,000 copies, put business into thehands of Evan and his younger sister, Jessie, this equally exciting follow-up puts thelaw into their hands. Using the rules of our legal system as a guide, they turn the playgroundinto a courtroom and put Scott Spencer, alleged thief, on trial, with fourthgradersserving as judge and jury.Turn to page 56 to read about the next book in the Lemonade War Series!

In this laugh-out-loud early chapter book with charming full-color illustrations, best-selling author Jacqueline Davies follows hedgehog Taylor and skunk Sydney as they set out on an adventure to make new friends, even through doubt and obstacles. Perfect for fans of the Mercy Watson and Owl Diaries series.Sydney and Taylor have been best friends since before they can remember. But how does one make new friends? Taylor wants to try, so Sydney does what any best friend would do: accompany him on his biggest adventure yet! When sincere compliments and gifts of friendship don't lead anywhere, Sydney and Taylor may need to look where they least expect . . . This hilarious chapter-book buddy story, illustrated with expressive full-color art, highlights the importance of friendships old and new.

With a clever blend of humor and math fun, this funny, fresh, and poignant novel about competing lemonade stands captures the one-of-a-kind bond between brother and sister.

For use in schools and libraries only. Poignant and funny, the fourth book in the best-selling Lemonade War series explores the distinctive power of poetry and love--fourth grade style.

In this laugh-out-loud early chapter book with charming full-color illustrations, bestselling author Jacqueline Davies follows hedgehog Taylor and skunk Sydney as they set out on an adventure to make new friends, even through doubt and obstacles. Perfect for fans of the Mercy Watson and Owl Diaries series.Sydney and Taylor have been best friends since before they can remember. But how does one make new friends? Taylor wants to try, so Sydney does what any best friend would do: accompany him on his biggest adventure yet! When sincere compliments and gifts of friendship don't lead anywhere, Sydney and Taylor may need to look where they least expect . . . This hilarious chapter-book buddy story, illustrated with expressive full-color art, highlights the importance of friendships old and new.

After the Petersons leave for vacation, their house decides it wants to take a holiday, too! But the different parts of the house can't agree on where to go. Finally, the sunporch suggests the house go to the beach. The basement refuses "to rise to the occasion," but the rest of the house follows the front door as it leads the way--and the house has a vacation that it will never forget! Adding to the appeal are Lee White's oil and colored pencil illustrations, which bring this "home away from home" tale to a safe and sound conclusion.

In this laugh-out-loud early chapter book with charming full-color illustrations, best-selling author Jacqueline Davies continues the adventure of two best friends who chase their dreams, even through doubt and obstacles. Perfect for fans of the Mercy Watson and Owl Diaries series.When Taylor decides he wants to be the World's First Flying Hedgehog, there is little Sydney can do to stop him. Will Taylor realize his dream? Will he forgive Sydney for not believing in him? And can Sydney keep his spiny friend in one piece? This hilarious story, illustrated with expressive full-color art, highlights the importance of friendship and the need to reach for the sky.

Best-selling author Jacqueline Davies tells the story of two unlikely friends: Sydney and Taylor, a skunk and a hedgehog who strike out to discover the great unknown, despite how afraid they are of it. Charming full-color illustrations and a laugh-out-loud story make this chapter bookperfect for fans of the Mercy Watson and Owl Diaries series.

An everyday visit to the pool transforms into an unforgettable celebration of the water in this remarkable picture book from Jacqueline Davies, the award-winning author of children''s classic The Lemonade War, and Sonia Sánchez, the illustrator of Meg Medina''s Evelyn Del Rey Is Moving Away.A day at the community pool is full of unwater magic—dunking and diving with friends; somersaulting, walking on your hands, and bursting up through the surface like a tortoise. But when a thunderstorm comes and a little brother ventures too close to the pool’s edge, will our main character be quick enough and brave enough to save the day?In this energetic read-aloud, the words swim off the pages as the underwater world comes to life through lush, dynamic illustrations and visual poetry. Journey to an imaginative world where, always and forever, bubbles . . . rise . . . UP!* Junior Library Guild Selection * Booklist 2021 Editor''s Choice: Books for Youth *

In this Spanish language edition of the riveting sequel to bestsellingThe Lemonade War, brother and sister duo Evan and Jessie turn the playground into a full-blown courtroom as they attempt to take the law into their own hands.

Join the unforgettable brother-sister duoin this collected edition of the first threebooks from the best-selling Lemonade War series: The Lemonade War, the Lemonade Crime, and The Bell Bandit.

Evan Treski is people-smart. He is good at talking with people, even grownups. His younger sister, Jessie, on the other hand, is math-smartbut not especially good at understanding people. She knows that feelings are her weakest subject. So when their lemonade war begins, there really is no telling who will winand even more important, if their fight will ever end.Here is a clever blend of humor and math fun. As it captures the one-of-a-kind bond between brother and sister, this poignant novel subtly explores how arguments can escalate beyond anyones intent.

With spot-on humor, a spare text, and adorable panda bear characters, this is a fun and familiar exchange between a parent and child that fans of I DON''T WANT TO BE A FROG! will easily relate to! I want pants, says a little panda to his father. You are a panda, answers the father. Pandas do NOT wear pants.   And so begins a hilarious battle of wills when a young panda tries to convince his father why pants make perfect sense. After all, pants are soft. Pants keep you warm. Some pants even have . . . POCKETS! But with a menacing snow leopard lurking in the background, will the longed-for pants end up having an even greater role to play?   Jacqueline Davies’s humorous story, with deliciously droll illustrations from Sydney Hanson, captures the push and pull between a parent and child as they face off over the age-old dilemma of what to wear . . . with the most heartwarming of results.

Understanding the truth about talent in all forms is a vital step in developing a long-term, sustainable, successful organization. The Truth about Talent explores the different ways for organizations to recognize talent from people at different stages of their career, as well as from people with different experiences and aspirations.