Over 200 activities teach children to explore and understand their world through open-ended art experiences that emphasize the process of art, not the product. Activities are included for painting, drawing, collage, sculpture and construction.

    Rhyming verse carries the brief story, while wonderful, warm, full-color illustrations present scenes from novel angles, and depict a loving family with a sense of intimacy, sincerity, and joy.”—School Library Journal

    When Annie feels a bit unsure about her new home, it is up to Maggie, Grandmother, and Mr. Whiskers to make her feel welcome in Cranberryport--and that's just what they do.

    Recipient of a 1995 Skipping Stones Award.Included in the Houston Area Independent School Library Network (HAISLN) Recommended Reading List for 1999.

    Parents trust these colorful books to teach their children Bible stories from Genesis through Acts in a fun, memorable way.The Arch Books series of 100 titles is conveniently divided into 8 sections that include related stories for an organized journey through the Bible.

    Lovable characters, compelling stories, and beautiful illustrations make these books the ones children want to read over and over again.

    As he tells the townspeople his wonderful stories, he carves intricate little wooden animals--animals that spring magically to life. Is the magic in the whittler's pocket knife, or is it in the wood he carves--or is it to be found somewhere else altogether? Full color.

    Tadpoles are likely tiny fish that breathe underwater through gills. As the tadpole gets older, it loses its fishy tail and its gills and grows legs and develops lungs. The tadpole has become a frog. From Tadpole to Frog is a lovely first look at this amazing metamorphosis.

    Gaze through the windows at the world of Winnie-the-Pooh!

    Bright, crisp pictures invite young children to read on their own with predictable story patterns, memorable rhymes, and comforting repetition. Tips at the back of the book guide parents in reading books with their children. Reading Recovery levels are available for most titles. Reading Recovery is a registered service mark of the Ohio State University. Hardbound. Reading Recovery Level 4

    This is a book in a series that aims to help young readers understand science.

    Engaging stories promote reading comprehension, and easy and fun activities on the inside back covers extend learning. Great for Reading First, Fluency, Vocabulary, Text Comprehension, and ESL/ELL!

    These stories were a part of Erik Blegvad's childhood in Denmark, and for this collection, he has selected, translated, and illustrated in full color 12 of his favorite tales by Andersen.

    A circle becomes a spinning ferris wheel, and when you add some string and a tail to a diamond shape, it becomes a kite flying high in the sky! With sprightly rhymes and energetic illustrations filled with hidden shapes, Dayle Ann Dodds and Julie Lacome reveal that shapes are everywhere. Encouraged by this entertaining introduction to an important first concept, young children will eagerly begin to identify shapes in the world around them.