He loves to carve boats out of the driftwood he finds on the beach nearby. He makes:big boatslong boatsshort boats andtall boats,each one more beautiful than the last, and sends them out to sea. If they don't come back, he knows they've found their way to his papa, whom he misses very much. In this stunning debut, author/illustrator Jessixa Bagley explores the subtle and deep emotions associated with loss in a heartwarming tale that is sure to stay with the reader long after the book is closed.A Neal Porter Book

    He appears to have everything he needs, but one day he signs that he is sad and needs a friend. His keepers bring him a tiny cat called Beauty and the two of them become inseparable.

    and that's love. A book for EVERY family by dazzling illustrator Sophie Beer.

    Bright, buoyant art and a roly-poly little baby are sure to inspire plenty of giggling and grabbing and feet-in-the-air-ing. For every baby - and every parent who loves that baby to bits - here's the perfect first book.

    But unlike most leprechauns he just loves yellow. He loves all the colors of the rainbow, but he loves yellow best. This love causes him to,"follow the rainbow," to its end in hopes of finding the pot of gold -- the finest yellow of all. What he found was far better than gold. And happily his mother makes something for him that adds to his delight. This is a wonderful bedtime story that your child will want to hear or read again and again. And, if you are fans of the books by ,"Dr. Seuss, Mo Willems, Sandra Boynton, the Berenstains, Suzy Spafford, Felicia Bond, Laura Numeroff, and P.D. Eastman," you will love THE LITTLE LEPRECHAUN WHO LOVED YELLOW! If this sounds like something you'd like to explore further,"click on the cover," of the book to look "Inside the Book." From the Author: I write children's books to help brighten the lives of children and add a little dollop of wisdom in the process. Children need good habits, handy skills, and a good sense of humor to keep them moving forward in a happy, healthy, and productive manner. As a King Features syndicated author, I have been creating positive and inspirational messages, called "Happy Musings" for newspapers in the U.S. and Canada for many years. This has led to my writing and illustrating a great number of uplifting books for both adults and children. Along with my writing and illustrating, I have created collections of wallpaper for children baby bibs, t-shirts and a vast number of prints and original art for children's rooms. As a King Features syndicated author, I have been creating positive and inspirational messages, called "Happy Musings,"for newspapers in the U.S. and Canada for many years. This has led to my writing and illustrating a great number of uplifting books for both adults and children. Along with my writing and illustrating, through the years I have created collections of wallpaper for children, baby bibs, t-shirt designs, and a vast number of prints and original art for children's rooms. Here are a few more of the Sally Huss line of books: *THE MERMAID TEA PARTY (about Kindness and Manners) http://amzn.to/L04JrH *THE SECRET (Manners and Saying "Please") http://amzn.to/RUHto5 *HOW THE COW JUMPED OVER THE MOON (Trying Something New) http://amzn.to/N2CT1K *THANKSGIVING DINNER (About Thankfulness and Friendship) http://amzn.to/KQH9g3 *THE TREE-WITHIN-THE-TREE (About Friendship and Appreciation) http://amzn.to/N2E5lK and more... Here are a few reviewsof the book: Teacher: "This book has fabulous high-level vocabulary for children to access. Especially great text to use with English Language Learners too! The short length of text makes it a winner for small, guided reading groups in elementary grades. Loved it - but of course - I'm Irish too!" Catherine: "I use this story with toddlers and preschooler. One of the activities they love is making their leprechaun hat the color that THEY love." Matthew Machuca: "A fun and easy read for a second grade boy. Kept his interest for a quick March book report! BUY IT!"

    From asking the new girl to play to standing up for someone being bullied, this moving and thoughtful story explores what a child can do to be kind, and how each act, big or small, can make a difference--or at least help a friend.

    And in the whole wide blue sea you can't find a nicer fish. But because Big Al is large and scary-looking, the little fish are afraid to get to know him. What can he do? He tries everything he can think of -- from disguising himself with seaweed to burrowing under the ocean floor so he'll look smaller. But something always goes wrong, and lonely Big Al wonders if he'll ever have a single friend. Then one frightening day, when a fishing net captures the other fish, Big Al gets the chance to prove what a wonderful friend he can be!

    This childhood favourite is perfect for reading aloud before going to bed or avoiding a bath.

    Inside, you’ll find a clear description of what racism is, how it makes people feel when they experience it, and how to spot it when it happens.This is one conversation that’s never too early to start, and this book was written to be an introduction for kids on the topic.

    But foxes are sneaky, and it proves more difficult than she thought.Nilah Magruder's debut picture book charmingly tells the story of what it means to not give up and how sometimes what you're looking for is closer than you think.

      John wants to be a preacher when he grows up—a leader whose words stir hearts to change, minds to think, and bodies to take action. But why wait? When John is put in charge of the family farm’s flock of chickens, he discovers that they make a wonderful congregation! So he preaches to his flock, and they listen, content under his watchful care, riveted by the rhythm of his voice.

    Gaston works the hardest at his lessons on how to be a proper pooch. He sips - never slobbers! He yips - never yaps! And he walks with grace - never races! Gaston fits right in with his poodle sisters.But a chance encounter with a bulldog family in the park-Rocky, Ricky, Bruno, and Antoinette-reveals there's been a mix-up, and so Gaston and Antoinette switch places. The new families look right...but they don't feel right. Can these puppies follow their noses-and their hearts-to find where they belong?

    Pick up a paintbrush and join the celebration!

    All the while, there is another colorful change on the horizon—the birth of a new sibling.

    Detailed facts and figures as well as a focus on the issue of diversity make this a great book for reference and a basis for discussion, both at home and in the classroom.