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How Are You, Verity?
by Meghan Wilson DuffA neurodivergent child interacts with their neighbors to discover the true meaning behind greetings and salutations. When people say &“How are you?&” are they really asking or just saying hello? Verity, who is neurodivergent, plans an experiment to figure this out. Verity is bubbling with excitement about an upcoming school field trip to the aquarium! When neighbors ask, &“How are you?&” Verity shares their excitement and fascinating facts about sea animals. Their older brother John kindly suggests that the question "How are you?" is actually a greeting and not an invitation to share so much. Verity plans an experiment to find out if their brother is right. But when the trip to the aquarium is cancelled, Verity is heartbroken. When people ask &“How are you?&” what should they say then?
House Finds a Home
by Katy DuffieldReminiscent of the children&’s classic The Little House comes a picture book about a house and how the world changes both outside and inside of it over generations.House has always loved the people inside. When they move out, House&’s halls grow quiet, his windows dark. He hopes with all his shingles that there will be other inhabitants and joys to discover. As generations pass, House experiences new people and traditions and learns that love can come in many forms. Reminiscent of the beloved children&’s classic The Little House by Virginia Lee Burton, Katy S. Duffield&’s lyrical, heartwarming text and Jen Corace&’s exquisite illustrations bring warmth and vulnerability to the different ways a house becomes a home.
In The Forest
by Michèle DufresneThis informational text features quality, full-page photographs of animals that live in the forest.
In the Rainforest (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2)
by Kate DukeRead and find out about rainforests in this colorfully illustrated nonfiction picture book.The rainforest is home to millions of plant and animal species. Some animals live high up in the trees, some crawl across the forest floor, and some tunnel underground, but they all depend on one another and the rain to survive. With colorful illustrations and fascinating diagrams from author-illustrator Kate Duke, In the Rainforest is a lively look at the most vibrant ecosystem on our planet. This is a clear and appealing science book for early elementary age kids, both at home and in the classroom. It's a Level 2 Let's-Read-and-Find-Out, which means the book explores more challenging concepts for children in the primary grades. The 100+ titles in this leading nonfiction series are:hands-on and visualacclaimed and trustedgreat for classroomsTop 10 reasons to love LRFOs:Entertain and educate at the same timeHave appealing, child-centered topicsDevelopmentally appropriate for emerging readersFocused; answering questions instead of using survey approachEmploy engaging picture book quality illustrationsUse simple charts and graphics to improve visual literacy skillsFeature hands-on activities to engage young scientistsMeet national science education standardsWritten/illustrated by award-winning authors/illustrators & vetted by an expert in the fieldOver 130 titles in print, meeting a wide range of kids' scientific interestsBooks in this series support the Common Core Learning Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) standards. Let's-Read-and-Find-Out is the winner of the American Association for the Advancement of Science/Subaru Science Books & Films Prize for Outstanding Science Series.
Ready for Pumpkins
by Kate DukeHercules, a classroom guinea pig, has a revelation when he watches the first graders grow plants from seeds. He wants to grow things, too! And during summer vacation (spent with the teacher's dad), he gets his chance. With the help of a friendly rabbit, Herky prepares the soil, carefully plants pumpkin seeds, and waits. And waits, and waits. One of the most important things he learns about gardening is patience. It's very hard to go back to school when fall comes--especially because his pumpkins aren't quite ready yet. But in October, the teacher's dad arrives with a big pumpkin for her class--that just mysteriously grew in his yard! And Herky begins dreaming about next year's garden . . .Kate Duke has created a funny and charming book that shows not just how seeds grow into plants, but also how you need patience to see a long project through.
Twenty Is Too Many
by Kate DukeTwenty guinea pigs can be too many--especially if all of them are crammed on a small and tipsy boat. In this charming and boisterous book about subtraction, the guinea pigs begin to jump ship, each in his or her own funny and unique way. While children follow the story of the ever-shrinking gang of guinea pigs, they can count the furry pals leaping on and around oversized numerals representing the number of cavorting cavies on the page. A simple equation that shows the subtraction is printed along the bottom of each spread, reinforcing the concept.Like its successful predecessor, One Guinea Pig Is Not Enough, this book tells a story while teaching a number concept.
This Train Is Bound for Glory
by Alice Faye DuncanAll aboard! Rooted in the tradition of an African American spiritual, this mesmerizing picture book takes readers on a cosmic journey to heaven, celebrating the diversity of life at every stop along the way.The vivid illustrations and snappy text in This Train Is Bound for Glory bring the Glory Train to life as it welcomes singing passengers. The excitement is palpable as the train clicks and clacks through scenic deserts, over lush mountains, and across sparkling bridges. Under the guidance of the watchful Conductor, the heaven-bound train bops and bounces from Earth to the stars until it reaches the pearly gates, where passengers dance with thrilling joy. This train is bound for Glory—this train!This train is bound for Glory—this train!This train is bound for Glory.Everybody here is a-rocking and a-rolling.This train is bound for Glory—this train!The history of &“This Train is Bound for Glory&” dates back to 1922 as a popular recording. The lyrics have evolved across the ages. At the end of the book, readers are invited to write their own version of the song in a spirit of hope, joy, and love for a new generation. The world needs more light. Sing on!
The Legend of Papa Noel: A Cajun Christmas Story
by Terri Hoover DunhamThat Papa Noel, he's a right busy fellow. He spends all year making toys for the good little Cajun boys and girls. Come Christmas Eve, he heads right down the Mississippi River to make his deliveries. But just how does he deliver all those toys? Surely there are no flying reindeer in the deepest, darkest swamps in Louisiana. You've heard of Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen. And Comet and Cupid and Donner and Blitzen. But have you heard of Etienne and Emilie? Or Alcee and Alphonse? With a little help from her magical pen, author Terri Hoover Dunham pas homage to her Cajun roots in this delightful, rollicking tale celebrating that jolly old man in the red clothes. Buoyed by Laura Knorr's fanciful original artwork, The Legend of Papa Noel brings to life the joyful spirit of the holidays. with a Cajun twist. Readers of all ages will want to make room on their holiday bookshelf for a new children's classic!
Crunch the Shy Dinosaur
by Cirocco DunlapFrom Cirocco Dunlap (This Book Will Not Be Fun) and Theodor Seuss Geisel Award winner Greg Pizzoli (The Watermelon Seed) comes a charming, giggly read-aloud that illustrates the particular art of making a friend!Crunch is a lovely and quiet brontosaurus who has hidden himself in some shubbery and is rather shy. He would like to play, but it will require some gentle coaxing from you! If you are patient and encouraging, you will find yourself with a new friend! This picture book is a warm, funny example of how to engage with someone new, who is perhaps a bit different from you. Lessons in friend-making (such as minding personal space and demonstrating interest in another's hobbies) are delivered so subtly that children will absorb them unconsciously as they delight in Crunch's silly hat and dance moves!Cirocco Dunlap (This Book Will Not Be Fun) and Greg Pizzoli (The Watermelon Seed) enchant and surprise us with their first collaboration.A Chicago Public Library Best Book of 2018!
This Book Will Not Be Fun
by Cirocco Dunlap*A 2018 Children's and Teen Choice Book Award Finalist!A mouse who acts as a careful custodian of his book tries to guarantee his reader some peace and order in spite of escalating chaos. For fans of The Book With No Pictures and This Book Just Ate My Dog!A book is no place for tomfoolery, and this mouse assures us that his book is to be no exception. Just please ignore that Word-Eating Flying Whale, and—oh, no, the lights have gone out. Wait, what is THAT?! Nothing to fear. Everything is under control. . . . Readers will delight as this charming yet uptight mouse is challenged and subverted by gloriously imaginative creatures that are like nothing you&’ve ever seen. Will our little mouse succumb to the attractiveness of their overwhelming exuberance? Newcomer Cirocco Dunlap delivers an on-point debut picture-book text that dances outside the boundaries of its pages. Olivier Tallec breathes extra lunacy into this nutty little world with his absurdist palette and amusing forms.
The Little Duck (Pictureback(R))
by Judy DunnA young child finds an egg and learns all about a little duck.
The Little Kitten (Pictureback(R))
by Judy DunnFull-color photographs. Brief text and full-color photos portray a little girl's fun and problems with her inquisitive kitten named Pickle. From the Trade Paperback edition.
The Little Rabbit (Pictureback(R))
by Judy DunnFull-color photographs. "The warm, cuddly world of a real rabbit family is introduced to young readers in enchanting photographs."--Children's Books of the Year, Child Study Assn.
The Little Pig (Pictureback(R))
by Judy Dunn Phoebe DunnRandom House is happy to be reissuing Judy and Phoebe Dunn's The Little Pig. With 32 pages of full-color photographs, The Little Pig follows one spunky little pig's life on a farm--from birth to blue ribbon at the local pet show!
An Apple Tree's Life Cycle (Explore Life Cycles Ser.)
by Mary R. DunnThe process of a new life starting is fascinating! Watch an apple tree grow from a seed to a fruit-bearing tree. Young readers will learn about the stages in an apple tree's life, as well as it's appearance. The life cycle of an apple tree is a beautiful thing to see!
A Bean's Life Cycle (Explore Life Cycles Ser.)
by Mary R. Dunnbiology; plant; stages; seed; ecosystem; beans
Copperheads (Snakes Ser.)
by Mary R. DunnCopperheads make their dens between rocks and in woodpiles. Read about this patterned predator.
Garter Snakes (Snakes Ser.)
by Mary R. DunnFound throughout the United States, a garter snake may be lurking nearby! Read about these common creepers.
Rattlesnakes (Snakes Ser.)
by Mary R. DunnRattlesnakes distract prey with a shake of their tails. Read about these fanged hunters.
Toucans (South American Animals Ser.)
by Mary R. DunnToucans fill the rain forests with chatter. Learn all about these colorful birds and their habitats in Toucans.
Turkey Vultures (Birds Of Prey Ser.)
by Mary R. DunnTurkey vultures have red, featherless heads and long, dark feathers. Big, bold photos accompany carefully-leveled text on habitat, behavior, life cycle, and threats to this meat-eating scavenger.