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It's summer, and it's hot! Acclaimed author-artist Nina Crews's debut picture book was hailed as "a wonderful concept book" by The Horn Book and "the... [Read More]
It's summer, and it's hot! Acclaimed author-artist Nina Crews's debut picture book was hailed as "a wonderful concept book" by The Horn Book and "the debut of a welcome new voice and vision" by Kirkus. The perfect book to share with young children on a hot summer day! One Hot Summer Day is a lively and beautiful photographic concept book about a perfect summer day. This picture book is ideal for sharing in the home or classroom, and readers will feel the summer heat while exploring the sensory delights of summer, including making chalk pictures on the pavement, swinging on the swing set, slurping grape pops, and enjoying a cooling rainstorm.
Told in joyful rhymes and bright illustrations, One Hug celebrates the many ways we embrace our loved ones. As a family wakes up to begin preparing... [Read More]
Told in joyful rhymes and bright illustrations, One Hug celebrates the many ways we embrace our loved ones. As a family wakes up to begin preparing for the arrival of their immigrant relatives, the littlest girl begins to feel left out and nervous. But an encouraging brother and the welcoming arms of her grandma help end the day with a belly full of food, jars full of fireflies, and all in cozy, snuggly slumber. From the dazzling talents of debut author Katrina Moore and illustrator Julia Woolf comes a fun, cuddly story that reminds readers how one simple hug can go a long, happy way. A perfect read-aloud to share in classrooms or at bedtime! Soft and strong, warm and snug, What’s your favorite way to hug? Mom will SQUEEZE you like a bear; Dad will WHOOSH you through the air!
Theme: Diversity, Asian Heritage
1 hunter walks through the jungle. He does not see 2 elephants or 3 giraffes. But they see him!
Theme: Math
A lyrical look at numbers, with a philosophical twist! 2 is a little. 0 is nothing. 1 is not enough. But, sometimes … 1 sun is a lot. 1 dog is... [Read More]
A lyrical look at numbers, with a philosophical twist! 2 is a little. 0 is nothing. 1 is not enough. But, sometimes … 1 sun is a lot. 1 dog is a lot. 2 can even be too much. And when it comes to rain clouds, 0 is perfect. It’s curious, but true. It all depends on what you’re counting! How many is enough? In this unique picture book, children will discover a different way to appreciate numbers.
Theme: Math
An evocative wordless picture book that is a loving tribute to mindful living on our precious planet. From a tall tree growing in the forest--to... [Read More]
An evocative wordless picture book that is a loving tribute to mindful living on our precious planet. From a tall tree growing in the forest--to the checkout counter at the grocery store--one little bag finds its way into the hands of a young boy on the eve of his first day of school. And so begins an incredible journey of one little bag that is usedand reusedand reused again. In a three-generation family, the bag is transporter of objects and keeper of memories. And when Grandfather comes to the end of his life, the family finds a meaningful new way for the battered, but much-loved little bag to continue its journey in the circle of life.
Count the ways two hands, three days cleaning up, four planter boxes, and many more steps show how city neighbors transform one little abandoned lot... [Read More]
Count the ways two hands, three days cleaning up, four planter boxes, and many more steps show how city neighbors transform one little abandoned lot into a beautiful community garden.
Theme: Science , Community
Two best friends have an argument so terrible that it takes the form of a big, hairy monster-- one that grows more and more each day, to the point... [Read More]
Two best friends have an argument so terrible that it takes the form of a big, hairy monster-- one that grows more and more each day, to the point that it starts to ruin the other kids' fun! But, thanks to the power of saying sorry, the two friends learn to forgive each other and shrink the monster down... until they no longer remember what it even looks like!
Theme: Friendship, Social Emotional Learning
Adapted from one of Bob Marley's most beloved songs, One Love brings the joyful spirit and unforgettable lyrics of his music to life for a new... [Read More]
Adapted from one of Bob Marley's most beloved songs, One Love brings the joyful spirit and unforgettable lyrics of his music to life for a new generation. Readers will delight in dancing to the beat and feeling the positive groove of change when one girl enlists her community to help transform her neighborhood for the better. Adapted by Cedella Marley, Bob Marley's first child, and gorgeously illustrated by Vanessa Newton, this heartwarming picture book offers an upbeat testament to the amazing things that can happen when we all get together with onelove in our hearts.
Theme: Pre-School, Kindergarten, Story Time
This heartwarming picture book adapted from one of Bob Marley's most beloved songs brings the joyful spirit and unforgettable lyrics of his music to... [Read More]
This heartwarming picture book adapted from one of Bob Marley's most beloved songs brings the joyful spirit and unforgettable lyrics of his music to life for a new generation. Readers will delight in dancing to the beat and feeling the positive groove of change when one girl enlists her friends, family, and community to help transform her neighborhood for the better. Adapted by Cedella Marley, Bob Marley's first child, and gorgeously illustrated by the talented Vanessa Newton, One Love is a colorful and upbeat testament to the amazing things that can happen when we all get together with one love in our hearts.
In a sidesplitting sequel to One Mean Ant, comedic masters Arthur Yorinks and Sergio Ruzzier set loose a fugitive from the flea circus. Ant and Fly... [Read More]
In a sidesplitting sequel to One Mean Ant, comedic masters Arthur Yorinks and Sergio Ruzzier set loose a fugitive from the flea circus. Ant and Fly are back! And this time they're joined by Flea, newly escaped from the flea circus. Our mean Ant, the meanest ant there ever was, doesn't think much of the tiny, annoying Flea, until Flea's wits get them out of one sticky situation and . . . straight into another. Ant's famous temper can't save them now. The bugs are truly stuck with one another! Author Arthur Yorinks and illustrator Sergio Ruzzier return for the second story in a planned trilogy that introduces a new insect in each book. Picking up where the last tale left off, the text crackles with snappy banter and silly wordplay, while expressive illustrations capture all the entomological action. At heart an ode to the small but mighty, this zany sequel will deliver big laughs for the read-aloud crowd.
One day Alina woke up, looked around her room, and thought: I like my unicorn. I like my books. I like my games. But one more little toy would be... [Read More]
One day Alina woke up, looked around her room, and thought: I like my unicorn. I like my books. I like my games. But one more little toy would be great. What do you think? This clever children's book urges children to reflect on what they really need to be happy. A story about the affection of the family and the importance of friends.
Oliver Tolliver lives all alone and has one of everything in his little house-one table, one chair, one apple, and one pear. To him, it's perfect.... [Read More]
Oliver Tolliver lives all alone and has one of everything in his little house-one table, one chair, one apple, and one pear. To him, it's perfect. But when he invites Peggoty Small over to admire his arrangement, he finds she has quite another opinion. She feels his one-of-each house leaves no room for anyone else! Suddenly Oliver sees she's right, and he finds a pair for every single thing in his house. In the end he realizes that sharing makes room for friends. As only she can, Mary Ann Hoberman deftly crafts a simple, comforting story that speaks to every child's experience. Accompanied by Marjorie Priceman's bold, colorful illustrations, this picture book is destined to become a story time favorite.
Barney Saltzberg's hilarious and delightfully direct text and simple illustrations introduce children to the concept and splendor of inclusiveness,... [Read More]
Barney Saltzberg's hilarious and delightfully direct text and simple illustrations introduce children to the concept and splendor of inclusiveness, through recognizing who or what's different on each spread and celebrating the unity as it is. For example, the reader sees three cows and an elephant accompanied by the text "One of these is not like the other," turn the page... and all four animals take part in an exuberant conga line and say "that's just fine with us"! In a series of similar examples children are encouraged to notice both the similarities and differences between characters and celebrate both.
"With humor and heart, One of Us explores the stress of peer pressure and what is truly lost when we try to fit in. Its simple, powerful... [Read More]
"With humor and heart, One of Us explores the stress of peer pressure and what is truly lost when we try to fit in. Its simple, powerful message: true friends respect what makes you who you are. This is a terrific conversation starter for parents and teachers, and a must-read for kids." (Rachel Simmons, author of Odd Girl Out and The Curse of the Good Girl) "You are one of us," Carmen tells Roberta on her first day of school. Roberta gladly sits with the rest of the straight-up hair girls, until she hears they don't play on the monkey bars. Roberta loves the monkey bars and leaps at the chance to swing with the monkey bar posse, until she hears they don't carry flowered lunch boxes. Roberta moves from clique to clique asserting her individualism until it seems she has nowhere to sit but alone. Not to worry, Roberta discovers a crew just like her - different.
Theme: Diversity