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Clothesline Clues to Sports People Play
By Kathryn Heling, Deborah Hembrook. 2015
Get in the game and use clues on the clotheslines to identify a slew of sports. Catchy rhymes and visual…
cues introduce young readers to sports in this companion to Clothesline Clues to Jobs People Do. The clues in each lively verse can be spotted hanging from the clotheslines. What athlete wears those items? Turn the page to discover the sport at hand—and the athlete in full gear! From baseball and soccer, to fencing and archery, there's something for everyone—including a surprise ending. A perfect choice for reading aloud and encouraging kids to join in the guessing and reveal. Andy Robert Davies's quirky illustrations build a separate story from the text. Close attention to the details will help young readers build their own storytelling skills and help them make visual connections.My Little Golden Book about Washington, DC (Little Golden Book)
By Rich Volin. 2021
Explore Washington D.C. with a fun guidebook written specifically for the youngest tourists and residents.Get ready to explore Washington D.C.…
with Benjamin the Bald Eagle as your guide! This Little Golden Book highlights major attractions of the nation's capital including the National Museum of African American History and Culture, the Lincoln Memorial, the National Zoo, and the White House. Plus there are great suggestions of things to do such as fly a kite on the Mall, ride a paddle boat by the Jefferson Memorial, and learn how paper money is printed! Perfect for families with young kids visiting D.C., as well as residents who wish to discover more of their hometown.Albert Is NOT Scared: Direction Words (Mouse Math)
By Eleanor May. 2013
Each read-aloud book in the Mouse Math series focuses on a single, basic math concept and features adorable mice, Albert…
and Wanda, who live in a People House. Entertaining fiction stories capture kids&’ imaginations as the mice learn about numbers, shapes, sizes and more. Over 3 million copies sold worldwide!It&’s Albert&’s first trip to the amousement park. He says he&’s not "afraid" to go on rides—he just doesn&’t like ones that go up and down. Or left and right. Or around and around! But what happens when Albert ends up in line for the wrong ride? Every Mouse Math title includes back matter activities that support and extend reading comprehension and math skills, plus free online activities. (Math concept: Direction Words)My Little Golden Book About Chicago (Little Golden Book)
By Toyo Tyler. 2021
Explore Chicago with a fun Little Golden Book guidebook written specifically for the youngest tourists and residents.Get ready to explore…
Chicago with Rory the Red Fox as your guide! This Little Golden Book highlights major attractions of the Windy City including Wrigley Field, Lincoln Park Zoo, Navy Pier, and the Shedd Aquarium. Plus there are great suggestions of things to do such as cruise along the Chicago River, take a selfie at Cloud's Gate, and eat deep-dish pizza! Perfect for families with young kids visiting Chicago, Chicago residents who wish to discover more of their hometown, and anyone who wants to learn about a fun city from the comfort of their home.Winterberries and Apple Blossoms: Reflections and Flavors of a Mennonite Year
By Nan Forler. 2011
With an evocative poem for every month of the year, young Naomi introduces us to her family and hosts a…
journey through the seasonal rhythms of her rural Mennonite community.In the winter there&’s a quilting bee with chattering, friendly women to warm the frigid night, visits to a general store with all its treasures, and the awakening of the sap in the sugar bush. Spring months bring the hard work of clearing the fields and the sweet reward of shoofly pies. Under the hot summer sun there&’s home-made ice cream, baseball to play, and a horse-drawn buggy to drive. Then it&’s autumn when the shy narrator must help sell produce at the road-ide stand, while she thinks of the snows to come. And all year long there are delicious, child-friendly recipes to make and sample.The poems and recipes are perfectly complemented by Peter Etril Snyder&’s lovely paintings. Winterberries and Apple Blossoms is a beautifully produced book, perfect for gift-giving, or sharing with anyone who appreciates simple, enduring values.My Little Golden Book About Ruth Bader Ginsburg (Little Golden Book)
By Shana Corey. 2021
Help your little one dream big with a Little Golden Book biography all about the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth…
Bader Ginsburg! The perfect introduction to nonfiction for preschoolers!This Little Golden Book is a compelling introduction to an inspiring woman, written for the youngest readers. From a young age, Ruth Bader Ginsburg knew that she wanted to fight for girls and women to have equal rights. She studied and worked very hard and became just the second woman--and the first Jewish woman--to be a United States Supreme Court Justice. This is a terrific read for future trailblazers and their parents!Look for these other Little Golden Book biographies: My Little Golden Book About Frida Kahlo, My Little Golden Book About Jackie Robinson, My Little Golden Book About Martin Luther King Jr., My Little Golden Book About George Washington, My Little Golden Book About Abraham Lincoln, My Little Golden Book About Balto, and My Little Golden Book About Johnny Appleseed.Write! Write! Write!: Namibia Edition. Your Travel Diary To Write In, Fill Out And Style Yourself For All Countries
By Amy Ludwig VanDerwater. 2020
A NCTE Notable Poetry BookTwenty-two poems capture the amazing power of writing and will inspire even the most reluctant writer…
to begin putting words to paper.Write! Write! Write! is a poetry collection that explores every stage and every aspect of the writing process, from learning the alphabet to the thrilling moment of writing a thought for the first time, from writer's block to finding inspiration, and from revision to stapling your finished work into a book. These poems also celebrate how writing teaches patience, helps express opinions, and allows us to imagine the impossible. This book, brimming with imagination and wonder, will leave readers eager to grab a pen, pencil, or keyboard--and write!Happy Veggies
By Mayumi Oda. 2018
This book is for anyone who loves to garden and wants to invite a child to join in a delicious…
celebration of the fullness of life.Crisp cabbages, crunchy carrots, radiant radishes.... Vibrant illustrations of vegetables in the garden by legendary Japanese artist Mayumi Oda will inspire children to see the garden as a life-giving place where they can touch the Earth and see how Nature loves and feeds them. Starting with green and purple asparagus in the Spring, the book moves joyfully through the seasons, showing how hot and cold weather, sunshine and rain all combine to bring about a happy harvest.Look! I Wrote a Book! (And You Can Too!)
By Sally Lloyd-Jones. 2019
From a New York Times bestselling author and an award-winning illustrator comes an utterly hilarious step-by-step guide to writing a…
book, as told by a child "author."Want to write a book? Well, the spunky, know-it-all narrator of this side-splitting story can tell you just how to do it. She walks readers through the whole process, from deciding what to write about (like dump trucks or The Olden Days) to writing a story that doesn't put everyone to sleep and getting people to buy your book (tips: be nice, give them cookies, and if all else fails, tie them to a chair). Packed with bestselling author Lloyd-Jones's signature wit and charm, this picture book, with whimsical illustrations by beloved illustrator Layton, delivers an outrageously silly story that is sure to have young readers--and writers!--howling with laughter.Ready for Autumn (Ready For Series)
By Marthe Jocelyn. 2012
What am I going to wear? The question that diverts us all is first presented in the toddler years when…
the mastery of getting dressed is a triumph and opinions about clothing are emphatic. These four board books illustrated by collage-artist Marthe Jocelyn are a unique tribute to the colors, textures, and patterns that make clothes a child&’s favorite pastime.Ready for Autumn displays a full wardrobe, introducing lovely words like turtleneck and galoshes, and allowing even the very young reader to be an expert on what should be worn next season.Winter Walk in the City (In The City Ser.)
By Cathy Goldberg Fishman.
Fly Guy Presents: Police Officers (Scholastic Reader, Level 2 #11)
By Tedd Arnold. 2018
Fly Guy and Buzz are visiting a police station on their latest field trip. They will learn all about police…
officers: job duties and responsibilities, police dogs, uniforms, police cars, community policing, police stations, police chiefs, police academies, detectives, and even how and when to use 9-1-1. There's so much to learn about these important community helpers! Award-winning author-illustrator Tedd Arnold brings nonfiction to life for beginning readers. There are humorous illustrations and engaging photographs throughout. The front cover features eye-catching holographic foil!Mr. Boddington's Studio: Washington, DC ABCs
By Mr Boddington'S Studio. 2020
Air and Space Museum! Ben's Chili Bowl! Capitol Hill! Based on the chic designs of Mr. Boddington's Studio, this board…
book brings to the life the ABCs of the capital city, Washington, D.C.This board book teaches the letters of the alphabet with illustrations of people, places, and things unique to nation's capital. It is the perfect gift for policy wonks, politics nerds, and the little ones who love them.A Lucky Author Has a Dog
By Mary Lyn Ray. 2015
For every aspiring young author out there, this story of a lucky author (and, of course, her dog!) offers both…
answers and inspiration!Ever wonder what it's like to be an author?Does she write in a quiet corner somewhere? Or someplace loud and busy? Does she have ideas forty times a day? Or does she sometimes get stuck? And how does her dog make her lucky?New York Times bestselling author Mary Lyn Ray, together with illustrations from Steven Henry (Ella the Elegant Elephant) that are chock full of hidden jokes, answers these questions and more in a story of one writer, her furry friend, and a school visit that brings authors young and old (and dogs!) together.Thank You, Farm: A Board Book
By Editors of Storey Publishing.
Featuring the adorable illustrations of Jade Orlando, this charming board book invites babies and toddlers to say thank you to their animal…
friends and all the gifts of food that come from the farm.Pocket Bios: Coco Chanel (Pocket Bios)
By Al Berenger. 2015
A colorfully illustrated, pocket-size picture book biography of renowned fashion designer Coco Chanel.Gabrielle Bonheur "Coco" Chanel, French fashion designer and…
businesswoman, is famous for founding the famous Chanel brand and for popularizing a new, more sporty and relaxed aesthetic for women's clothing. Follow Chanel's life and accomplishments from her childhood in Saumur to her eventual creation of the successful couture empire she's known for today.Pocket Bios are full of personality, introducing readers to fascinating figures from history with simple storytelling and cheerful illustrations. Titles include men and women from history, exploration, the sciences, the arts, the ancient world, and more.V Is for Voting
By Kate Farrell. 2020
"This playful, though powerful book engages little readers in the tenants of democracy and activism through rhyming text and colorful…
works of art." —PBS Kids for Parents "An ideal starting point in helping kids to understand elections and voting." —Today.com V Is for Voting is an ABC book that introduces progressive families to concepts like social justice and civil rights and reminds readers that every vote counts!A is for active participation.B is for building a more equal nation.C is for citizens' rights and our duty.D is for difference, our strength and our beauty.An engaging introduction to the tenets of democracy, V Is for Voting is a playful, poetic, and powerful primer about the importance of voting and activism. Featuring Kate Farrell’s rhyming text and Caitlin Kuhwald’s bold art, plus thoughtful back matter, the book is a gorgeous, and crucial, addition to every young reader’s library. It makes the perfect gift for fans of A Is for Activist, Woke Baby, and Feminist Baby."This ABC-style children's book reinforces every element from A to Z of just how powerful one vote can be." —RomperArt Is Life: The Life of Artist Keith Haring
By Tami Lewis Brown. 2020
Writer Tami Lewis Brown and illustrator Keith Negley present a joyful picture book biography of modern art icon Keith Haring,…
celebrating the ways his life embodied the message: art is for everyone.Art is life...and life is art.Keith Haring believed that art should be enjoyed by everyone.When Keith first moved to New York City, he rode the subway and noticed how the crowds were bored and brusque, and that the subways were decayed and dreary. He thought the people of New York needed liberating, illuminating, and radiating art. So he bought a stick of white chalk and started drawing…My First Mandarin Words with Gordon & Li Li
By Michele Wong McSween. 2018
Learn English and Mandarin words with panda cousins Gordon and Li Li in this charming and colorful bilingual first words…
book!Gordon and Li Li are cousins. Li Li is from Beijing, China, and speaks Mandarin. Gordon lives in Brooklyn, New York, and speaks English. When Li Li visits Gordon for the first time, the cousins must learn to communicate using simple, everyday words.Children and caregivers can read along with Gordon and Li Li as they learn basic English and Mandarin words and their correct pronunciation. Each spread of this sturdy book spotlights a different theme, including greetings, colors, numbers, and animals! And every word features the English and pinyin spelling along with the Chinese character and the phonetic Mandarin pronunciation to help readers practice.This is an adorable and informative must-have first words book for any family who wants to get little ones excited to open the door to learning a second language -- and future language success!Willie Nelson: A Little Golden Book Biography (Little Golden Book)
By Geof Smith. 2023
Help your little one dream big with a Little Golden Book biography about country-music star and activist Willie Nelson! Little Golden…
Book biographies are the perfect introduction to nonfiction for preschoolers!Willie Nelson, singer-songwriter of such hits as "On the Road Again" and "You Were Always on My Mind," is the subject of this terrific Little Golden Book biography. Children--as well as adult fans--will be inspired by Willie's activism and work with Farm Aid and how he always stayed true to himself by dressing how he liked and creating the music he wanted to share! Look for Little Golden Book biographies about these other inspiring people:Carol BurnettHarriet TubmanLucille BallQueen Elizabeth IIBarack ObamaSonia SotomayorDr. FauciJoe BidenDolly PartonKamala HarrisMisty CopelandBetty WhiteFrida KahloRuth Bader GinsburgJackie RobinsonMartin Luther King Jr.