Firenze's friends love her light, but Firenze doesn't think it's so great. How can she when it's nearly impossible to play a good game of hide-and-seek?!! When Firenze's light and a new friend's artwork unexpectedly combine, she must decide whether she will keep her light hidden or find the courage to let it shine. No bullying-Let's model healthy friendships Firenze's Light is a beautifully illustrated picture book that sets itself apart by leaving out the bullying and shame found in many traditional children's books. Readers will find encouraging, kind characters inspiring self-appreciation, gratitude, kindness and compassion. It's unfortunate that bullying will still happen in life, however Firenze's Light shows readers new ways to navigate conflict gently and compassionately, embracing rather than rejecting differences. The best book for bedtime The rich illustrations in Firenze's Light glow, creating a perfect opportunity for reading together, snuggled up in bed with a flashlight. This book will compliment a collection with titles from authors like Eric Carle (The Very Hungry Caterpillar), Laurie Wright (I Can Handle It - Mindful Mantras) and Brandon Walden (Seeds and Trees). A book about loving who you are....even when it's difficult Embracing your differences doesn't happen overnight. It helps to have encouraging friends, positive language and patience. Author Jessica Collaco was inspired by authors like Rachel Hollis (Girl, Wash Your Face, Girl, Stop Apologizing), Brene Brown (Rising Strong, The Gifts of Imperfection) and Elizabeth Gilbert (City of Girls, Eat, Pray, Love) to create a book that encourages readers to shine from within. While Firenze twirled on the stage, she realized how powerful her light was. It was creating magical art, joy for her friends, and happiness in her heart. Suddenly, Firenze felt very grateful she was a firefly. Ideal for children ages 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8, this is the first in a series of books that reflect gentle parenting and nurture universal values that inspire and empower kids. Firenze's Light is a thoughtful gift for a baptism, baby shower, dance recital and birthday. Perfect for toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, first grade and second grade. Printed in the USA with environmentally-friendly materials. "Your light makes you unique," said her Mother. "No one shines just like you."

    In fact, she loves using her loud voice so much; it's earned her the nickname "Decibella!" Young readers will be entertained as they see how Isabella learns the "five volumes" of voice and discovers that different situations require a different tone. Award-winning author Julia Cook uses a fun, yet educational, style to show kids how and when to use their five voices; whisper, 6-inch, table-talk, strong speaker and outside.

    But when her wish comes true, she discovers that having the tallest hair in the world is not without its problems.

    A boy at school keeps telling her Santa doesn't exist. Even worse, she just made a mess of her mother's illustrations for an important job she has been working hard on. Adriana only wanted to help, and now her mother says the work is ruined.Losing the job means Adriana and her mother can't afford to visit Adriana's grandparents for Christmas. And while her mother doesn't say so, Adriana knows it's all her fault. She has to make things right, but how? How can she turn this Christmas into the best one ever?A story of creativity, giving, and learning about responsibility, The Most Beautiful Christmas Story Ever makes an enchanting holiday bedtime story while delighting early readers.

    Conceived and designed in association with Booktrust, and developed in consultation with children, families and organisations working with blind and partially-sighted children, OFF TO THE PARK is a unique project that seeks to include all children in the reading experience. Containing tactile features, Braille-style numbering, play elements, high-contrast images and a rhythmic rhyming text, this book is designed to create as sensory and invloved experience as possible out of a familiar and well-loved journey.

    They spend it bound together, the child riding on the mother’s back watching their world go past. Pounding millet, drawing water from the well, visiting friends, shopping at the outdoor market—days are shared in perfect step with one another. And even when the child grows big enough to go off and explore their world, the everlasting embrace endures.Illustrated with E.B. Lewis’s stunning watercolors that bring to life the land and people of Mali, Gabrielle Emanuel’s tender story celebrates the universal bond between mother and child.

    Offers children insight into the Ojibway art and deep relationship with wildlife

    Stories featured in Classic Bedtime Stories...The Country Mouse and the City MouseSleeping BeautyThe Tortoise and the HareThe Story of Little Sambha and the TigersThe Bremen Town MusiciansThe Three Billy Goats GruffThe Lion and the MouseJack and the Beanstalk

    So the sun came out to help the plant grow, and grow, it did, grow, it did, grow, it did, grow." This is just one of the many memorable rhymes in this story about a lonely land, that transforms itself in to a beautiful field of flowers, buzzing with life.The wonderful illustrations of happy bees, lady bugs, flowers, and the many elements of nature, will bring a child back to this educational and entertaining book, time and time again.*The paperback edition of this book has bonus material! The bonus includes "Unbeelievably Fun Facts", and the poem, "Thank the Bees, if You Please".

    At the end of the book, the secret animal is revealed across a colorful, two-page spread. Young children will love showing off their beginning reading skills as they learn about this dazzling collection of wild and wonderful zoo animalsone clue at a time! Fast facts and habitat maps at the end of the book provide beginner readers with key information about the zoo animal. The clear text, clever design, and exquisite photos are sure to delight and engage emergent readers.

    The adventure unfolds in three dimensions with the turn of each page: a blue hat blows away with the wind, only to be stolen by a mischievous monkey. Readers must follow the monkey as he scampers through a library, a bakery, a zoo, and other familiar places, transformed in this playfully illustrated, interactive world.

    Burgess. The series included are Mother West Wind Series, The Bed-Time Stories and the Green Meadow Series.

    "Coolio!" he says. "I'm going to have a Day with Dad today, too!" His dad, Mr. Turtle, thinks this is a splendid idea, but first they have to get to the store to replace their broken rain barrel. Once at the store, they help Mr. Mole hang a sign, and on the way home, Mr. Groundhog needs help fixing the hole in his roof. Franklin starts to get worried. When will they ever get on with their fun day together? Eventually, Franklin realizes this is their fun day together! He has learned an important lesson about time spent with his dad: ?It doesn't matter what we do, as long as we're together.?The stories in this series resonate with young children because Franklin and his animal friends consistently face problems and difficulties much like those in children's own day-to-day lives. And Franklin always finds a solution that is easy to understand, realistic and fair. With characters that are well-known to young children through the successful, 3D-animated television show Franklin and Friends, this bright and vivid book would make a wonderful read-aloud for storytime. It offers an excellent opportunity for a tie-in with a character education class about adaptability, kindness or teamwork.

    This is a comparative history of transportation, illuminated in a visually accessible timeline that can be read back to front, top to bottom, and right to left. Brought to life by Mike Lemanski, this book is a stylish tribute to vehicles of all shapes and sizes.

    Adorable plush arms interact with the pages so readers can help Minnie hug all her best friends.