But the two girls strike up a friendship, and get around the grown-ups' rules by sitting on top of the fence together. With the addition of a brand-new author's note, this special edition celebrates the tenth anniversary of this classic book. As always, Woodson moves readers with her lyrical narrative, and E. B. Lewis's amazing talent shines in his gorgeous watercolor illustrations.

    Everything seems hopeless until the child returns to her room and sees the red tree. At that perfect moment of beauty and purity, the child smiles and her world stirs anew.With sensitivity and wonder, Shaun Tan's evocative images in The Red Tree open a window to our inexplicable emotions and tell a story about the power of hope, renewal and inspiration.

    The witch and her cat are happily flying through the sky on a broomstick when the wind picks up and blows away the witch's hat, then her bow, and then her wand!  Luckily, three helpful animals find the missing items, and all they want in return is a ride on the broom.  But is there room on the broom for so many friends?  And when disaster strikes, will they be able to save the witch from a hungry dragon?

    He crawls like a catfish, blows bubbles like a swamp monster, but he doesn’t swim in the town pool with me. He’s not allowed. Joe and John Henry are a lot alike. They both like shooting marbles, they both want to be firemen, and they both love to swim. But there’s one important way they're different: Joe is white and John Henry is black, and in the South in 1964, that means John Henry isn’t allowed to do everything his best friend is. Then a law is passed that forbids segregation and opens the town pool to everyone. Joe and John Henry are so excited they race each other there...only to discover that it takes more than a new law to change people’s hearts.

    So instead of introducing herself on the first day of school, she tells the class that she will choose a name by the following week.Her new classmates are fascinated by this no-name girl and decide to help out by filling a glass jar with names for her to pick from. But while Unhei practices being a Suzy, Laura, or Amanda, one of her classmates comes to her neighborhood and discovers her real name and its special meaning.On the day of her name choosing, the name jar has mysteriously disappeared. Encouraged by her new friends, Unhei chooses her own Korean name and helps everyone pronounce it—Yoon-Hey.

    But Death does arrive all the same, as it must. He comes gently, naturally. And he comes with enough time to share a story with the children that helps them to realize the value of loss to life and the importance of being able to say goodbye.

    Lincoln is the coolest principal ever! He knows how to do everything, from jumping rope to leading nature walks. Everyone loves him . . . except for Eugene Esterhause. "Mean Gene" hates everyone who's different. He's a bully, a bad student, and he calls people awful, racist names. But Mr. Lincoln knows that Eugene isn't really bad-he's just repeating things he's heard at home. Can the principal find a way to get through to "Mean Gene" and show him that the differences between people are what make them special? With Patricia Polacco's trademark illustrations and gentle text, Mr. Lincoln's Way celebrates the unforgettable school principal who touches the lives of his students and truly empowers them.

    At the Jungle Dance, the warthogs waltz, the chimps cha-cha, and the lions tango. "Giraffes can't dance," they all jeer when it's Gerald's turn to prance. But with some sound advice from a wise cricket, Gerald starts swaying to his own sweet tune.

    They're kissed and dressed and rocked and fed--and completely adored by the families who love them. With an irresistible rhyming text and delightfully endearing illustrations, here is an exuberant celebration of playing, sleeping, crawling, and of course, very noisy babies doing all the wonderful things babies do best.

    A young woman losing her vision rides the subway with her dog in search of emotional healing.

    Graeme Base takes the reader on a journey of discovery, from the plains of Africa and the jungles of the Amazon to the woodlands of North America and the deserts of the Australian outback.

    And Grandma in her Sunday dress, humming soft and low... As the little girl and her grandmother get ready for visiting day, her father, who adores her, is getting ready, too. The community of families who take the long bus ride upstate to visit loved ones share hope and give comfort to each other. Love knows no boundaries. Here is a story of strong families who understand the meaning of unconditional love.

    Or sticking out his pink tongue--and pulling funny faces (now that can be fun)! And maybe he'll jump just as high as he can, and see how much noise he will make when he lands. But when the day ends and the sun starts to fall...he goes back home to mama and curls into a ball. Good night! Soft-toned illustrations portray an endearing little wombat and the warm and friendly world around him--and every page is filled with charming details that stand up to repeat viewings: cute mice, rabbits and turtles peering from behind tall grass, marching pigeons, and a menagerie of other adorable animals. The images, along with the lyrically rhyming text, combine to make a sweet-spirited bedtime story to ease young ones to sleep.

    Inspired by real events, master storyteller Eve Bunting recounts the harrowing yet hopeful story of a family, a war--and a dazzling discovery.

    He presents no match for the spunky heroine and her quick-thinking cat TeJean, though, as they use some strong Cajun hot sauce to teach Claude a lesson he will never forget!The combination of hilarious rhyme and exaggerated art creates a highly original retelling of the classic fairy tale. A pronunciation guide/glossary accompanies a tempting dialect that begs to be read aloud or acted out again and again. This is Little Red Riding Hood as she's never been seen before: Cajun and ducky.

    As a spider, though, Sophie has a hard time finding a welcoming place in which she can be free to live and spin. She's shooed and shuffled all over Beekman's Boardinghouse until one day she finally finds the warm, comfortable, safe home for which she always yearned -- and the inspiration for the masterpiece of her lifetime.

    I am still wide awake at 9 and not at all tired at 10, 11 and 12 and I will probably still be perky even at 13 o'clock in the morning."Lola says she never gets tired.

    But in her small African village, only children who can afford uniforms and books can go to school. Beatrice knows that with six children to care for, her family is much too poor. But then Beatrice receives a wonderful gift from some people far away -- a goat! Fat and sleek as a ripe mango, Mugisa (which means "luck") gives milk that Beatrice can sell. With Mugisa's help, it looks as if Beatrice's dream may come true after all.Page McBrier and Lori Lohstoeter beautifully recount this true story about how one child, given the right tools, is able to lift her family out of poverty. Thanks to Heifer Project International -- a charitable organization that donates livestock to poor communities around the world -- other families like Beatrice's will also have a chance to change their lives.

    Somehow he always manages to be underfoot when someone makes a mess. Red jam, blue paint, pink ice cream, orange juice -- the history of his day is splattered on his bright, white coat. And by evening, there are ten colorful spots for children to count before the careless canine must have his bath.This fresh and funny introduction to colors and numbers, illustrated by the talented young artist Emma Dodd, makes learning as breezy as a walk in the park with Dog, a pooch with poor personal hygiene but a great deal of charm.

    But when the Big Bad Wolf comes looking for a snack, he huffs and puffs the first little pig right out of the story . . . and into the realm of pure imagination! Dialogue balloons pepper a wide variety of illustration styles taking readers through a dazzling fantasy universe to the surprising and happy ending. You will never look at “The Three Little Pigs”—or artwork—the same way again!"A funny, wildly imaginative tale that encourages readers to leap beyond the familiar; to think critically about conventional stories and illustration, and perhaps, to flex their imaginations and create wonderfully subversive versions of their own stories." — ALA Booklist , Starred Review

    This is a retelling, set in the Art Deco period of the 1930s, of the familiar story of a girl who is mistreated by her stepmother and stepsisters, but still manages to meet her prince with the help of a fairy godmother.

    In spite of his gloomy surroundings, he dreams every night of a lively forest full of trees, birds, and animals. When he finds a broken light fixture that looks like a flower, his imagination is sparked. He begins to build a tin forest, branch by branch, creature by creature. In time, real birds arrive, bearing seeds, and soon the artificial forest is taken over by living vines and animals until it looks just like the forest of the old man's dreams.The rich, detailed illustrations and the lyrical text carry an important, empowering message for children and adults alike: No matter where you live or what your circumstances are, where there is imagination, there is hope.

    Who says getting there isn't half the fun? It's hot. Hot, hot, hot! So Junie and Jake and Poppa and the baby want to go to the lake. But can they make it in their rattletrap car? It doesn't go fast, and it doesn't go far, but with the help of some razzleberry dazzleberry snazzleberry fizz, a beach ball, a surfboard, and a three-speed, wind-up, paddle-wheel boat, they're off to the lake where it's cool, cool, cool! Aaaahhh.Phyllis Root's wonderfully inventive wordplay and Jill Barton's spirited and expressive illustrations make this a read-aloud road trip to remember.

    Mimi, a little girl from a painting nearby, comes to help Katie, but when Mimi's dog Zazou comes too disaster follows! This imaginative fantasy about a mischievous character is an original and fun way to introduce children to art. A page of notes at the end gives background information on the artists. Includes reproductions of five famous post-Impressionist masterpieces: Sunflowers by Vincent Van Gogh Breton Girls Dancing by Paul Gauguin Cafe Terrace at Night by Vincent Van Gogh Still Life, with Apples and Oranges by Paul Cezanne Tahitian Pastorals by Paul Gauguin

    Betty Doll saw her through happy and sad times, thunderstorms and parties, weddings and births. Now, when Mary Ellen’s daughter Trisha needs Betty Doll most, she rediscovers the sweet old doll, along with a letter written by her mother before she died. This touching story is a reminder of the power of a mother’s love and the joy of life’s precious moments.

    But maybe it won't be so hard once they discover just how much fun kindergarten really is! Colorful illustrations illuminate this uplifting takeoff on the classic Clement C. Moore Christmas poem.

    Garcia, and Grandma C.But what happens when the grownups are too busy to cheer? Don’t you worry—Annie pulls herself up by the bootstraps and realizes that the best “hip, hip, hoorays” come from herself and caring for others.•As an added bonus, readers can try to spy the “hidden” horseshoes in each illustration!Lexile: 800L

    Alfred said he liked sleeping in the sun, dog food, and scratching. Rex did too. Rex said he hated baths and going to the vet. Alfred did too.A little pug dog learns he's lovable just the way he is.Alfred the pug dog thinks he's unlovable. Other dogs make fun of his tiny legs and funny face. The cat and the parrot and even the goldfish tease him. Then a new dog, Rex, moves in next door. Because Alfred wants a friend so badly, he tells Rex a little fib about himself. But what will happen when Rex learns the truth? Will he find Alfred unlovable too?Dan Yaccarino has created a charming story about a little pug who learns the true meaning of friendship.

    Leo wins our hearts and gains self-confidence in his struggle to make his very own light.

    And he had lost his smile. So he did a huge tigery stretch and set off to find it. Stunning illustrations celebrate the beauty of the world and the simple happiness it brings us when we open our eyes to it. An imaginative book for children who love to explore the world around them.

    Through the long hot days, Grandma fills her apartment with the blaring horns and conga drums of Bomba y Plena, salsa, and merengue-the music she grew up with in Puerto Rico-sharing her memories and passions with Eric.But Eric sees Grandma in a new light when she gets them tickets to hear their favorite band in concert. The music sounds so different than it does at home on their scratchy records. And then the lead singer serenades Grandma right in front of the whole audience!Join Eric Velasquez on a magical journey through time and across cultures, as a young boy's passion for music and art is forged by a powerful bond between generations.

    After her cat, Tiger, dies, Kate needs another companion to love, someone to keep her feet warm at night. "Let's get a pup!" she proclaims as she bounces in bed with Mom and Dad. The young parents are quite cool with the idea and scan the papers until they find a Rescue Center. There they find a wide assortment of pooches: "sniffers, sleepers...fighters and biters...happy dogs, sad dogs." And then they see Dave. Dave is perfect -- small, cute, and brand-new. Content to leave with the new member of the family, they spot another dog, Rosy, who is old and gray and can barely stand up. But, as Graham so beautifully states, "she radiated Good Intention." Now they want Rosy too, but they can't save every dog, right? So, they reluctantly leave. That night the family can barely sleep, and only due in part to Dave's crying. They know what they have to do -- they go to the shelter and get Rosy.Graham uses pen-and-ink and watercolor to reveal the close-knit and very hip family. With Mom's tattoo and nose ring, and Dad's ear-pierced, funky look, this parental duo reflects the times. And their house, filled with the tiny details that make up our lives, makes for cozy reading. Uneaten toast on the counter, with shoes and toys strewn on the floor, will be familiar to young readers who don't have Donna Reed as a mother. Graham's signature watercolors are a perfect match for this easygoing and loving group. The text also complements the pace of the story. When they see their new pup, the name "Dave" is in bold, and is the only word on the page. And when they leave Rosy behind, white space and a minimum of words convey their heartbreaking decision.With expert storytelling and humorously endearing illustrations, Graham once again creates a loving family with unconventional folks. Their love of pups, and each other, is sure to tug at the heartstrings of every young reader. (Amy Barkat)

    Because with Ted, just about anything's possible!

    Daily chores and seasonal activities become infused with special meaning when they are performed by this adorable creature. Kuma-Kuma Chan goes about his days in contented solitude, engaged in activities such as eating breakfast, gazing at clouds, listening to the rain, writing letters, and wondering where to go with his new bag. At night he watches the sky darken and brushes his teeth before bed. He gardens in the spring, trims his hair in summer, composes a love song in the fall, and seeks a warm, sunny spot on the floor in the winter. Children and adults alike will take delight in repeating aloud the name of their new, steadfast storybook friend and look forward to spending more time in his imagined world.

    The birds want to sleep. Porcupine doesn't get the point. Moose thinks it just won't work. But their reluctance doesn't stop Bear. Undaunted, he distributes invitations, sweeps the clearing, prepares the food, and rests up for his party, even if it's going to be a party of one. It doesn't take long for his music and song to draw in a hesitant Dad Fox, and by the time the moon appears, all the animals, birds, and insects of the field and forest have joined in singing and dancing under a full moon.Told with Bill Harley's jaunty trademark mix of story and song, and illuminated by Melissa Ferreira's beautifully detailed acrylic paintings, Bear's All Night Party encourages us to stop and celebrate the here-and-now, rather than wait for opportunities that might never arrive. As Bear is fond of saying, you never know what might happen. Bear and friends celebrate the importance of taking responsibility in this party-packed tale.

    As in Holly Hobbie's earlier Toot and Puddle, Toot has the travel bug while Puddle contentedly tends the home fires. In his postcard from Scotland, Toot promises to be home for Christmas. But ice storms and delayed flights threaten to spoil the holiday plans... until an unexpected fellow traveler saves the day. Hobbie's marvelous illustrations are filled with telling details and subtle wit: Toot caroling his heart out in an Edinburgh blizzard with a few sheep buddies; Puddle curled up in an armchair with crayons and holiday cards (signed with a blank space before "and Puddle," in anticipation of Toot's signature). The devotion the pigs share for each other is sweet, never sickly, and young readers with best friends will know exactly how they feel, being apart at a most important time. Several more Toot and Puddle titles will also enchant, including A Present for Toot and You Are My Sunshine. (Ages 3 to 7) --Emilie Coulter

    Puddle takes a train and then a plane, and eventually finds himself in a far-away place. And who do you think he finds? Holly Hobbie's story of a friendship that extends to the top of the world will be welcomed by the many fans of Toot and Puddle.

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    Diggs, he sees six cats, six bowls of food, and six warm beds. There's clearly only one thing to do. Confronted by the cats' intense scrutiny, Widget meows, purrs, plays with a toy mouse, and uses the litter box. Having eventually convinced his new family of his felinity, Widget is soon living so happily he sometimes forgets his true nature. But when Mrs. Diggs takes a fall and doesn't get up, it's up to Widget to save the day with a particularly canine solution.A very simple text and droll pictures make Widget a book to read again and again.

    . . is certain to become a favorite for lap sharing." — BOOKLIST (starred review)"The panel illustrations, like miniature Dutch paintings, glow with a patina of amber light and parallel the excitement of the text." — PUBLISHERS WEEKLY

    He searches the house for her. He calls and calls her name, but no one answers. So Bear sets out to find her. He is helped by an abandoned bunny and an independent stray cat who tries to convince Bear of the joys of being on his own. Bear knows better. Clara loves him and he loves Clara, and without her he is a very lonesome bear. Beginning readers will relate to Bear, whether they were introduced to him in Bear at the Beach and Used-Up Bear, or are meeting this engaging hero for the first time.

    Edited by David Pearson, bestselling author of The Natural House Book and The Natural House Catalog, these delightful books of practical inspiration will appeal to both dreamers and doers.Treehouses will take you back to the days of the Swiss Family Robinson. Perhaps you played in a treehouse built by your father or grandfather, or even built one yourself. This will not prepare you for the eclectic collection of tree-dwellers and their dwellings that David Pearson has discovered. Their stories and their homes will inspire even the diehard couch-potato to grab a hammer and head for the backyard.Treehouses are the epitome of fantasy. In this book, you will get enough practical information to get started, and enough inspiration to last a lifetime. Drawing from real projects from all around the globe, this book features twenty distinctive tree dwellings. Each one is a master work of inventiveness, due in part to the uniqueness of the respective settings, but also to the outpouring of creativity that accompanies the notion of living in trees. Lavishly illustrated with color photography, this books portrays not only the finished project, but the construction process. Accompanying tips and tricks will give inexperienced builders the confidence to begin designing their own fantasies.A how-to section illustrated with line drawings and easy-to-follow instructions shows how basic treehouses are designed and built. The amateur weekend carpenter will have enough information to complete a simple project. The extensive resource sectionoffers places to visit, both real and virtual.Thanks to Julia Butterfly Hill, who perched in her redwood tree platform for two years to protest logging practices in the Northwest (profiled in Joan Dunning's From the Redwood Forest; page 26) treehouses have been prominent in the news. The appeal is timeless. To live in the trees is to live in a state of natural innocence. David Pearson, one of the pioneers in the natural building movement, captures the combined spirits of innocence and inspiration in this awesome little book.Maybe the "house that Jack built" will become the house that you build

    In Don't Laugh, Charizard every time Charizard chuckles, he spits fire and sets things ablaze. Something must be done, but what?

    Compiled by Burton Snowboards' Jeff Curtes, Jared Eberhardt and Eric Kotch, it offers an umprecedented expose with action shots, behind-the-scenes reportage, hospital portraits and the latest ads, catalogues and boards. These images are infused with quotes and jargon from those who live for Snowboarding -- commenting on iconic events, day to day minutiae, weather obsessions and the highs and lows of a professional rider's career. Blower is produced by Snowboarding's inner circle -- by the creatives who are shaping its future.

    All of it. He snacks on a bouncing ball that belongs to Uncle Bennie's dog Buster, and then makes a meal out of the rest of the alphabet. From glue sticks to underpants, Pete works his way through all twenty-six letters in Maira Kalman's creative take on traditional alphabet books. Packed with Kalman's trademark bright artwork and a hilarious story filled with wordplay and repetition, this alphabet book is pure fun from A to Z.

    Detailed illustrations and clever lift-the-flaps offer young readers plenty of things to discover, including a countdown of numbers hidden on each spread.

    It’s no surprise that Isle aux Morts means Island of the Dead.One day in July 1832, Anne awakes to a terrible storm. When she hears a distress signal, she discovers a ship in danger of breaking up. As she and her father and brother race to the ship in their own small boat, Anne has an idea. She sends her Newfoundland dog, Hairy Man, into the waves toward the ship and the only real hope of rescue. Based on the true story of the wreck of the Despatch. A book with special appeal to those who know and love gentle Newfoundland dogs.

    Because Saint Nicholas is still captured, the Skippers agree to brave the storm and sail to the Strait of Belle Isle, but are quickly seized by Big Red and sent to the gangplant. That is until the Captain reveals some important information about Saint Nicholas.

    In this fascinating and colorfully written collection of profiles, author/illustrator Jonah Winter -- following the success of FAIR BALL!, his earlier book on the Negro Leagues -- gives us a guide to Latino heroes, including little known pioneers of the sport. Readers learn stats and anecdotes about fourteen players including Dolf Luque, the Cuban pitcher who became the first Latin American star in the major leagues; Roberto Clemente, the legendary Puerto Rican outfielder of the 1950s and 1960s; and Felipe Alou, the first full-time Dominican star in the majors who later became the first Latin American Manager of the Year. Each profile is accompanied by a stunning portrait rendered to resemble traditional baseball cards. BEISBOL! Latino Baseball Pioneers and Legends recalls the drama of Latin American stars with all the color, grit, and style that should now be part of U.S. baseball history. Bruce Markusen Rodriguez (introduction) has been associated with the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum since 1995, first as a senior researcher and now as Manager of Program Presentations. He is also the author of numerous articles and books about baseball, including ROBERTO CLEMENTE: THE GREAT ONE and THE ORLANDO CEPEDA STORY. He and his wife live in Cooperstown, New York.

    She calls on some special helpers, the monkeys.They arrive with pots of paints and baskets overflowing. All the birds assemble and the monkeys paint them in turn, until each is beautiful and unique. Some are speckled, some brightly colored, some striped. When the coloring is done, the birds experiment with bills and beaks and crests, deciding what they like and how they wish to dress themselves.It is a grand time, and when they are finished, a wonderful celebration follows as they all dance together. Into the middle of the festivities flies one small, tired bird. He has gotten lost on his way and fears he has arrived too late to receive his colors.Sadly, the monkeys look around and discover only two pots left - one with a drop of brown paint and the other with a drop of gold. They mix the brown paint with sweet nectar and paint the little bird all over. He had hoped to be bright and beautiful, however, so he remains sad.Then the duck has a wonderful idea. She asks the little bird to open his mouth, and into it she lets fall the single drop of gold paint. When the little bird opens his mouth to chirp, out comes the sweetest sound any of the birds have heard.

    Her zany pictures follow dogs and cats through a "typical" day. Featuring imaginative sets in bold, bright colors and a wide variety of breeds of cats and dogs, these books will grab the attention and tickle the funnybones of cat and dog lovers of all ages.

    Every day she lays her brown speckled egg in a special place and every day Angus has to hunt high and low for it. One day Angus can't find Bridget's egg anywhere, nor can he find Bridget!

    With her help he becomes the Tzar's best huntsman, only to be sent on impossible tasks by the jealous Tzar. Will the Golden Mare be able to help him win Yelena the Fair?

    

    Transformed tales from the motherland include: “Pinkoya’s Child,” from Chile, now set on the coast of North America; “Little Daughter of the Snow,” from Russia, now set on the prairie; and “Pradeep and the Princess Labam,” from India, now set in a New World forest. “Ng’s cool, brooding full-page paintings have an intense presence that enhances the stories’ exotic flavor, and the overall design is elegant. A book not to miss.” — Booklist

    Or perhaps you'd choose 4 divers, 3 chauffeurs, and 3 drivers. Whichever group of friends you count, you'll still wind up with 10. But what happens if all of your friends come? Put all the groups together and they add up to a whole lot more than 10--there are 100 friends coming for tea! Rollicking rhymes and cheerful pictures create a delightful introduction to simple addition concepts.

    As a young boy, the father was schoolmates with the Conacher brothers, now famous hockey stars. His son knows their stories by heart. One night, Charlie Conacher appears and buys tickets to a game for himself and the father and son. A shared love of hockey and each other makes this a memorable tale.

    "What this place needs is a tree", they decide, and so they plant a tiny elm. Over the years as the sisters grow up, marry, and have children of their own, their elm grows with them, weaving itself into the fabric of their lives. When the tree finally succumbs to disease, three new sisters -- their great-granddaughters -- are there to plant a new tree so the story can begin again.Author Norma Sommerdorf heard this story from the real Mary, her mother's cousin, while workmen were cutting down the old elm. Her simple, poetic retelling, joined with Erika Weihs's evocative folkstyle paintings, celebrates and continues the life of the tree, and the family it belonged to.

    

    You can help her count them out for all those bumps and scrapes. One of four bright new storyboards in a durable, child friendly format to share with toddlers in their first steps towards reading.

    Rebus books, in which pictures substitute for nouns, can ease this potentially frustrating situation. In this charming collection of Pooh verses, while parents decipher the words, children have a part to play as they decode the pictures. The poems' simple rhythms provide additional support so that, before long, children will be able to read the words, too.

    But where do butterflies come from? How are they born? What do they eat--and how? With a simple, rhyming text and glorious color-drenched collage, Lois Ehlert provides clear answers to these and other questions as she follows the life cycle of four common butterflies, from their beginnings as tiny hidden eggs and hungry caterpillars to their transformation into full-grown butterflies. Complete with butterfly and flower facts and identification tips, as well as a guide to planting a butterfly garden, this butterfly book is like no other.

    Carol Crane, author of S is for Sunshine: A Florida Alphabet, continues to explore Florida's unique landscape, wildlife, history, and more with her counting rhymes and explanatory text. With beautifully detailed illustrations by Jane Monroe Donovan and many new Florida facts, students, teachers and parents will all enjoy Sunny Numbers. About the Author: Carol Crane advocates education through reading. She travels extensively and speaks at state reading conventions across the United States. Her thematic approach to learning has been widely accepted and successfully used by many reading teachers. Eight years ago, she founded "Bed, Breakfast and Books," a summer institute for teachers and media specialists across the country. She lives with her husband, Conrad, in Bradenton, Florida. About the Illustrator: Jane Monroe Donovan enjoyed sketching as a child, and one of her best-loved gifts was a book of Norman Rockwell paintings given by her parents. She is a self-taught painter whose favorite subjects are people and nostalgic scenes. Jane and her husband, Bruce, live in Michigan with their two sons, Ryan and Joey.

    This unique mixture of atlas of the world and encyclopedia will answer any question they can come up with about the world around us. Inside these lively, colorful pages are earth's secrets, from our place in space to the formation of the continents to geological activity, and an introduction to every kind of wildlife and animal habitat. A presentation of human civilizations throughout history discusses language, clothing, celebrations, and different ways of worship. Maps of every country and many cities, plus flags of every nation, complete this engaging tour of planet Earth and its inhabitants.Features include:Four books in one-divided into Planet Earth, Wildlife of the World, People and Places, and an Atlas-with an easy-to-follow structure.Fascinating facts on subjects ranging from natural history to ancient history, farming, and art.Pages filled with lively, eye-catching photographs and illustrations of our solar system, natural wonders, historical monuments, and animal life.Simple, effective charts and colorful relief maps of the seven continents present information at a glance.

    Cow learn why we should trust God in everything.

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    This straightforward story may help to alleviate some of the concern that accompanies the diagnosis of childhood cancer.

    Each full-color 8x8 paperback has a die-cut cover revealing 20 glow-in-the-dark tattoos The two titles in this brand new series are guaranteed to appeal to boys.Kids will meet a variety of fascinating, colorful, and historic dragons -- from the scary and evil Hydra to the royal and wise O-GonCho. And they can enjoy wearing the awesome new glow-in-the-dark tattoos of dragons, "flames" and more.

    Every page features easy-to-follow text and a black-and-white line drawing to help bring these events to life. Each title gives further facts about the famous person and the times in which he or she lived, plus a comprehensive time line detailing key dates. Cleopatra tells the story of the beautiful but tragic Egyptian queen who bewitched a Roman emperor.

    So begins an exciting feline adventure as we read Mrs A Cat's journal of her and her daughters travels around the world to find her sister and break the sad news.

    What could be more perfect for glitter tattoos than twinkling stars, sparkling comets, and shimmering planets? Come along on a trip around the galaxy in this fun exploration of outer space, complete with twenty fabulous tattoos that are out of this world!

    A young lion living in the jungle leaves the jungle just to eat the marshmallows and goes to the big city. Rafcadio, who has a stunning shot at the circus and has enjoyed all his wealth and honor as a great proverb, suddenly sucks. Then, the circus leader suggests to go hunting in the jungle, and Rafcadio goes to the jungle with the hunters. Rafcadio, who enjoys hunting in the jungle, faces an older lion. But the lion persuaded Rafcadio that he was a young lion and told Rafcadio to return to the jungle, saying, "You are a lion, not a hunter." However, the hunters say to Rafcadio, "You are not a lion, but a man," and urges you to shoot an older lion. Rafcadio realizes that he is not part of the world where the hunters live or the world where the lions live. At last, Rafcadio is no longer a lion, he mourns his own existence, which can not be said to be a perfect person, and leaves somewhere alone.

    Kazinski, the old woman who lives in the attic of the old Grant Street rooming house, turns eighty on Sunday. Frank, who lives with his mother in the back rooms on the main floor, is her friend. He wants to give her the best present in the world. But what could that be? He asks all the motley residents in the house and they do have good ideas, but in the end the local cat is the most help of all. On Mrs. Kazinski's birthday, Frank carries a kitten up the stairs, but his true gift is something even more precious.

    But it's hard to leave her house on Maple Street, filled as it is with a lifetime of cherished memories. At the retirement home, Oma complains about everything, from flowers in the hallway to crooked bowling lanes! Emily wants to see Oma happy again, but she doesn't know what to do. At home, Emily and her mother begin to sort through Oma's possessions. They find ribbons, lace, curtains and blankets. Surrounded by the faded fabrics, Emily now knows the perfect way to keep Oma's memories by her side - by stitching a one-of-a-kind patchwork quilt! Spirited illustrations enhance this uplifting story about lives in transition and the threads of memory that hold them together.

    padded vinyl cover with square hole through which shows a cat reading a book; 4 classic tales including rumplestiltskin; cinderella; hansel and gretel and jack and the beanstock; beautiful, colorful illustrations;

    They start off in a car--until she shouts All change! Out they jump and land in a train, then in a boat, then in a whale, then in a plane. Full color.

    Reading with your honey every day can foster a lifelong love of books and learning -- so start your own family reading tradition today!

    

    Opposites abound in BIG AND LITTLE with ingeniously positioned flaps. A "short" snake becomes "long" as the flap doubles in size; a ladder extends upward to become both "bottom" and "top." Learning becomes play in this clever board book.

    Then, in Funny Bunnies, have fun with all different kinds of bouncing bunnies -- some with floppy ears, some with pointy ears, and some with wild and fuzzy fur! Both books are irresistibly cute and perfect for Easter.

    What more do you need to say about a hot, sweaty, bug-riddled season? Well, Marty Kelley, author of Fall Is Not Easy has a few things to say (and draw) about summer--26 of them, in fact. Summer Stinks, Kelley's paen to the "estivally dispirited," takes a comic look at both the alphabet and summer. From "A is for ants" to "Z is for [bug] zapper," Summer Stinks is a seasonal treat that you can enjoy all year long.

    With gentle humor and a touch of magic, Arthur Howard reveals how true friendship sometimes turns up in the most surprising places.

    When a humble servant boy tells of his longing to read and write, King Sejong sets out to create a simple yet beautiful way to write the Korean language. But people reject the new way of writing--until the servant boy gives the king another grand idea.... Carol Farley's rich narrative and Robert Jew's lush, glowing paintings bring alive for young readers the fascinating legend of how Korea's hangeul alphabet was invented.

    Full-color illustrations. (All Ages)

    From yawning to stretching, twining round the legs, and a slow careful washing from the ears downwards - everything a young cat needs to know is captured in this charming story.

    

    Starting on the seashore, you're whisked out to sea before diving into the ocean waters. Dropping deeper, you eventually reach the ocean bed. Then it's on across the endless abyssal plain before plunging thousands of feet down an ocean trench - to the geatest depths on Earth.

    There's endless fun counting with the frogs in this lively adaptation of a much-loved rhyme.

    An introduction to the job of a school crossing guard that examines the tasks that they perform, the clothing that they wear, the tools that they use, and the training required to be a successful school crossing guard.

    

    Not only will these board books help young children learn to identify shapes, colors, and animals, they will also foster an early sense of art appreciation. Adults who enjoy the beauty of Thomas Kinkade's art can now share it with their children in these fun, interactive books. "Colors" will delight children as they look for pink dogwood trees, blue flowers, and a red double-decker bus among the other bright objects on its pages. "Shapes" invites the young viewer to find the circles, triangles and hearts in depictions of objects like wreaths, boat sails, and windows. And in "Animals," children will want to look again and again at Kinkade's chickens, sheep, swans, and many other friendly creatures.

    Many scientists have long believed that dinosaurs and birds were related, because of their numerous shared characteristics. But it is the most recent findings—of dinosaurs with feathers—that have finally cemented the bird-dinosaur connection. Illustrated with detailed watercolors, this book presents new and old evidence of how these ancient creatures are related to modern birds. It will convince all readers that at least one branch of the dinosaur family tree is not extinct but, in fact, alive and well—and flying.

    Ages 3 and up.

    One young boy states his immense affection and admiration for his very big, bouncy, slobbery dog. Each layout introduces a new set of adjectives with matching illustrations. "A big, red, happy, muddy smart dog!" exclaims one page, showing the brainy canine covered in mud and reading a stack of books that include Sherlock Bones and My Life as a Boy. Each adjective appears in a different color and font, providing younger readers with a visual aid to the many wondrous traits of this fantastic pooch. The young boy ends his praise with his own unfinished drawing of himself and his furry friend.The unique format of the book, with tall and narrow pages, allows every image and word to shine through. The stark white background also provides a clean canvas for these airbrushed images. All text is printed in bold type, adding balance to the images and giving youngsters a clear view of each word. Exclamation points abound, emphasizing how proud the boy is of the muddy mutt.

    Children love lifting flaps and this book has plenty of them–over 60! With big board pages easy for little hands to hold and illustrations bold and inviting, each spread retells the best parts of four classic Winnie the Pooh stories.

    Each two-page spread contains an envelope that holds a game, a recipe, or other novelty element. Badger goes from home to home, leaving his woodland friends a gift. When he gets to Owl's house, he finds he has given away everything. Owl, however, has heard the Christmas story and recounts it to Badger.

    Children's book on finding champions around them.

    Each book in Modern Rhymes About Ancient Times focuses on the history, people, myths, food, and daily life of a different ancient culture. Read about African cities, Egyptian queens, Greek architecture, and Roman gladiators.

    Hen (and her egg), Goat (who ate anything), Rabbit (who loved to jump), and Guinea Pig (who wore glasses because he couldn’t see very well). After a few accidents, the neighbors asked Clavito to go far far away. That’s how things started and after Clavito left, his old neighbors realized that underneath all the prickly quills, Clavito had a heart filled with love for everyone. This is the first bilingual edition of Clavito de porcupine (English and Spanish).

    Hiding under flaps, racing between the pages, even cutting corners with some pop-up scissors, they explore just what a book can be.