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Ana Cultiva Manzanas / Apple Farmer Annie
by Monica WellingtonA delicious treat about America's favorite fruit is now available in a Spanish bilingual format. Ana grows and sells apples, and she makes cider and applesauce and muffins. A glossary helps kids learn the names of Ana's delicious ingredients in both languages. With tie-ins to math and science curricula and units on autumn, this book will be especially welcomed by teachers. Truly the pick of the crop!
Pizza at Sally's
by Monica WellingtonSally the pizza maker makes pizza. She grows tomatoes in the community garden for the sauce. She gets cheese in the shop down the street. She buys flour from the mill for the dough. Festive artwork shows all her tasks as Sally prepares, mixes, and bakes delicious pizzas. The perfect tie-in to elementary school lessons about where food comes from, this book will be embraced by teachers. It&’s a delightful addition to Monica Wellington&’s nonfiction for the youngest readers, and it comes complete with a recipe so kids can make pizza with Sally.
Zinnia's Flower Garden
by Monica WellingtonSpringtime is here, and Zinnia can’t wait to plant her seeds and watch them grow. She carefully takes care of her garden, watering her plants, weeding, and waiting patiently for something to sprout. And soon enough, the first seedlings appear! With art just as colorful as a garden in bloom, young readers will enjoy watching Zinnia’s beautiful garden grow, and may even be inspired to start one of their own.
The Stars Beckoned: Edward White's Amazing Walk In Space
by Candy WellinsA lyrical picture book biography of Edward White, the first American to walk in space--and an ode to the beauty and wonder of the stars that brought him there.Edward Whiteloved the night,lived where stars were big and bright.The evening sky--so wide, so high.Made him wonder. Made him sigh.Edward White was the first American astronaut to walk in space. But before his spacewalk, he was just a boy who loved the stars. As he grew up, he would look up at the night sky in wonder--he knew that, one day, he would visit the stars themselves. In this touching and poignant picture book biography, we see how Edward's passion for the stars shaped the course of his life, and how he came to realize, even in the depths of space, what was ultimately most important to him--his family.With backmatter containing photos and more information on Edward's life, Candy Wellins and Courtney Dawson deliver a book that is as much a feast for readers' eyes as the stars were for Edward's. Praise for The Stars Beckoned:"The right stuff for children with the stars in their eyes." --Kirkus Reviews "An introduction to a space pioneer that&’s ideal for the youngest nonfiction readers." --Publishers Weekly
I See Joy (Life Through My Lens)
by Allen R. Wells Kaitlyn Duling Alma Patricia Ramirez Martin WongIf you look closely, joy is everywhere. Where do you see joy? Instill a joy for reading while learning about the feeling with the children’s book I See Joy!Joy feels and looks different for everybody. This kid’s book illuminates the real lives of four different people and gives readers a close-up look at how people experience and describe one of life’s most beautiful feelings—joy.Fun Storybook Features:This children’s book includes a photo glossary and reading tips, questions, and activities.16 pages with vibrant photographsAbout RourkeWe proudly publish respectful and relevant non-fiction and fiction titles that represent our diverse readers, and are designed to support reading on a level that has no limits!
A Family Looks Like Love
by Kaitlyn WellsA heartening picture book about a young pup who looks different from her siblings and ultimately learns that love, rather than how you look, is what makes a family. Sutton Button has always looked different from her family. While her siblings had short, stout legs, Sutton's legs were long like noodles. And while her siblings had scruffy, yellow fur, Sutton was a tricolor puppy with soft fur. But when others don't believe that Sutton and her siblings are actually related, Sutton starts to wonder if she really belongs in her family at all--until she realizes that her and her family are the same in all the most important ways and that love, rather than what you look like, is what makes a family. With heartwarming text and adorable illustrations, A Family Looks Like Love is a story about the enduring power of love and teaches readers that family comes in all shapes and sizes.
The Bear Went Over the Mountain (Bunny Reads Back)
by Rosemary WellsA beloved nursery rhyme classic to put your child on the road to reading! Rosemary Wells, one of America's foremost creators of children's books, will have the very youngest child turning pages and remembering the words. What better way instill a lifetime love of reading and learning?
Max Cleans Up (Max and Ruby)
by Rosemary WellsMax's room is a mess. There is sand from his toy dump truck, a swarm of escaped ant farm ants, a rotten Easter egg, and a stray piece of gum-on-a-string. It's definitely time to clean up. Max's always-efficient sister, Ruby, is quick to take charge--and of course Max wants to help. But since Max has ideas of his own, the clean up doesn't turn out exactly as Ruby has planned....
You Can Do It, Noisy Nora!
by Rosemary WellsNoisy Nora is learning to play the violin, but her family isn't sure they can survive it!The lovable heroine of Noisy Nora returns in a new book that will charm parents and children alike. Nora is determined to play the violin, but her parents, sister Kate, and brother Jack are appalled by the terrible sounds that emerge during her practice sessions. Scrape and shriek, screech and squeak--everybody holds their ears. But when a special evening comes, Nora succeeds in playing the secret song she's struggled hard to learn. You Can Do It, Noisy Nora! provides the perfect way to show young children the value of persevering when trying to master a new skill. Rosemary Wells's strong-willed heroine is as feisty and unstoppable as ever in this humorous, heartwarming story.
Feather
by Cao WenxuanA philosophical picture book from one of China's most celebrated children's authors and 2016 Hans Christian Andersen Award-winner Cao Wenxuan. A feather is blown across the sky, meeting various birds along the way, and asking each one, "Do I belong to you?".Cao Wenxuan tells the story of a single feather who is swept away on a journey of discovery and belonging. Encountering a variety of birds, from a kingfisher to a magpie, Feather is hopeful of meeting the bird she belongs to. Again and again, she is dismissed or ignored. Only when she sees that there is also beauty in being close to the earth does fate offer a reunion... Feather is sure to charm young children with a plot at once compelling, meditative, and quietly moving. Roger Mello&’s stunningly beautiful, dynamic illustrations will delight readers of all ages.
They All Saw a Cat
by Brendan WenzelThe cat walked through the world, with its whiskers, ears, and paws...<P><P> In this glorious celebration of observation, curiosity, and imagination, Brendan Wenzel shows us the many lives of one cat, and how perspective shapes what we see. When you see a cat, what do you see?<P> A 2017 Caldecott Honor Book
Cinderella (Little Golden Book)
by Jane WernerThe original Little Golden Book from the 1940s featuring Walt Disney’s Cinderella is back! This enchanting fairy tale is beautifully rendered with vintage artwork bringing Cinderella and her cruel stepsisters to life.
Mr. Noah and His Family (Little Golden Book)
by Jane WernerThis classic Little Golden Book features adorable artwork of a child playing with her toy Noah's Ark set, accompanied by a sweet rhyme that preschoolers will love to hear as they identify the animals. Illustrated by Alice and Martin Provensen, who brought The Color Kittens and The Fuzzy Duckling to life for Golden Books.
Leo + Lea
by Monica WesolowskaA beautiful celebration of friendship, math, and art that honors different ways of seeing and being in the world."The mathematical wonder is creatively incorporated." - Kirkus Reviews"It all adds up to an inventive, affecting story." - Publishers WeeklyOneboyloves numbers.Everywhere he lookshe sees things to count.His classmates don't understand counting as he does.A new girl loves patterns.Could she bea friendforLeo?This beautiful friendship story, inspired by the Fibonacci sequence and cleverly constructed using its mathematical pattern, celebrates our differences, as well as how math connects us to one another.Young readers will love counting the number of words per page and discovering how they echo the Fibonacci Sequence, a mathematical series in which each number is the sum of the previous two: 0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, and so on to infinity! Text and art are masterfully conceived and constructed to reflect Leo's love of numbers. Even the color scheme in the striking illustrations follows a mathematical progression, bringing an underlying order and tranquility to the story. The mesmerizing symmetry of this fascinating and compulsively playable game of addition can also be found in the natural world and is an intriguing metaphor for the interconnectedness of all things.
The Elf on the Shelf: Meet the Scout Elves (I Can Read Level 1)
by Alexandra WestDiscover new and old friends as you take a tour around the North Pole, meet the special Scout Elves, and learn about everything they do!A beloved part of family traditions across the world, Elf on the Shelf is among the top three most-recognized holiday character in the US, along with Rudolph and Santa Claus himself. With almost 25 million sales around the world, a float in the Macy’s Day Parade, and the fourth-bestselling holiday title, Elf on the Shelf is a seasonal staple at retail!This book is a Level One I Can Read, perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One books support success for children eager to start reading on their own.
Harold and the Purple Crayon: Meet Harold! (I Can Read Level 1)
by Alexandra WestHarold and the Purple Crayon is coming to the big screen in January 2023, featuring stars Zachary Levi, Zooey Deschanel, Lil Rel Howery, and Ravi Patel!Meet Harold and his best friends, Moose and Porcupine, as they go on an incredible journey with the help of Harold’s magical purple crayon!Harold and the Purple Crayon: Meet Harold is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One books support success for children eager to start reading on their own.
Harold and the Purple Crayon: A New Adventure (I Can Read Level 2)
by Alexandra WestHarold and the Purple Crayon is coming to the big screen in January 2023, featuring stars Zachary Levi, Zooey Deschanel, Lil Rel Howery, and Ravi Patel!Join Harold, Porcupine, and Moose as they surf the ocean’s waves, get lost in the big city, learn to ride a motorcycle, and discover a world much bigger than they could ever imagine. This early reader is a level 2 I Can Read, which means it’s geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the engaging stories, longer sentences, and language play of Level Two books are proven to help kids take their next steps toward reading success.
Spies in Disguise: Meet the Spies (I Can Read Level 1)
by Alexandra WestSpies in Disguise hits the big screen on December 25, 2019. The all-star cast includes Will Smith, Tom Holland, Karen Gillan, Rashida Jones, and DJ Khaled!Meet the heroes, villains, and all the exciting characters in between in this Level One I Can Read, perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.Super spy Lance Sterling and scientist Walter Beckett are almost exact opposites. Lance is smooth, suave and debonair. Walter is... not. But what Walter lacks in social skills he makes up for in smarts and invention, creating the awesome gadgets Lance uses on his epic missions.But when events take an unexpected turn, Walter and Lance suddenly have to rely on each other in a whole new way. And if this odd couple can't learn to work as a team, the whole world is in peril.
Wonder Woman 1984: Destined for Greatness (I Can Read Level 3)
by Alexandra WestWonder Woman 1984 is set to hit theaters in fall 2020, from Warner Bros. Pictures, and will see the return of Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman and Chris Pine as Steve Trevor, with Kristen Wiig joining the cast as friend turned foe Barbara Minerva, aka The Cheetah! Based on the Warner Bros. major motion picture, Wonder Woman 1984: Destined for Greatness is a uniquely illustrated 32-page Level 3 I Can Read book, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help. As a bonus, this I Can Read features eight pages of live-action photos taken right from the film! Experience the excitement of Wonder Woman 1984 all over again in this early reader that retells the opening scene from the film! Young Diana competes for the first time in the Amazon Games, but will she win the race or will her victory be cut short?
Wonder Woman 1984: Meet Wonder Woman (I Can Read Level 3)
by Alexandra WestWonder Woman 1984 is set to hit theaters in fall 2020, from Warner Bros. Pictures, and will see the return of Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman and Chris Pine as Steve Trevor, with Kristen Wiig joining the cast as friend turned foe Barbara Minerva, aka The Cheetah!Based on the Warner Bros. major motion picture, Wonder Woman 1984: Meet Wonder Woman is a 32-page Level 3 I Can Read book, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help.Featuring dozens of action-packed photos taken right from the film! Learn about Wonder Woman and her rival Cheetah—plus over ten other characters to discover!
It's Raining Cats! It's Raining Dogs! It's Raining Bats! And Pollywogs!
by Sherry WestOne very unusual day, it rains, but not the kind that&’s expected . . .&“The heavens opened and down they sent one quite noisy elephant!&”And so, begins a very hilarious downpour of confused, amused, bemused, grumpy, frumpy, mumpy, lumpy, highly annoyed, and patiently suffering zoo full of animals onto an unseen town down below!&“We have to duck and run for cover while chickens cluck and near us hover! They&’re raining fast all over town! I wonder what else is coming down???&”Parents and educators alike enjoy reading this hilarious, highly-engaging and appealing book with its lyrical text and giggly-wiggly pictures to children, who quickly and easily acquire important language and reading skills along their merry way.
Push-Pull Morning: Dog-Powered Poems About Matter and Energy
by Lisa Westberg PetersIntroduce children to physics through play, poetry, and a puppy in this joyous celebration of how physics matters in our everyday lives.This remarkable picture book explores scientific concepts (gravity, magnetism, electricity, friction, etc.) through the story of the relationship between a child and a puppy. Acclaimed author Lisa Westberg Peters&’s poems convey concepts in a way that children will remember—often with humor. Who could forget the various phases when they&’re presented in the form of a dog—solid when eating dinner, liquid when pouring herself into her basket, and gas when leaping erratically after a fly? Serge Bloch&’s whimsical illustrations extend the humor—and the love—in this tale of a child, a dog, and the energy that abounds in their world.Extensive notes at the end of the book define and explain the physics subjects included in the poems.
Peanut Butter and Jelly: A Play Rhyme
by Nadine Bernard WestcottA favorite play rhyme takes on super-duper proportions as two children create a table-sized sandwich from scratch. "The joyfully sketched pandemonium will enliven story hours and preschool introductions with a perennially pleasing chant".
Jack y Jill y el gran perro Bill (LEYENDO A PASOS (Step into Reading))
by Martha WestonDale la bienvenida al invierno con este álbum ilustrado en español acerca de un día nevado. ¡Es perfecto para pequeños que comienzan a leer solos!Jack y Jill y el gran perro Bill pasean en su trineo en un día de invierno. Cuando el gran perro Bill ve a un conejo en la colina, esto causa un caos. Esta divertida historia está llena de aliteración, rima y nieve . . . muchísima nieve. LEYENDO A PASOS es una línea de Step into Reading que ofrece ediciones en español de libros nivelados. Los libros Paso 1 tienen letra grande y palabras fáciles. Son ideales para niños que conocen el abecedario y que quieren comenzar a leer. Su ritmo, rima y pistas visuales contribuyen a la comprensión del texto. This snowy Step 1 reader gets the Spanish treatment! Jack and Jill and big dog Bill go sledding one snowy winter day. When big dog Bill notices a rabbit on the hill, mayhem ensues. This fun early reader in Spanish is filled with alliteration, rhyme, and snow . . . so much snow! Step 1 Readers feature big type and easy words for children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story. LEYENDO A PASOS is a Spanish-language line of Step into Reading.
Natsumi's Song of Summer
by Robert Paul WestonThis sweet and gentle picture book celebrates summer in Japan, as one little girl shares her love for bugs with her cousin who is visiting from America.Two young cousins who are separated by language, continent and culture meet for the first time when Jill's family travels from America to Japan to stay with Natsumi's family during the summer holidays. Natsumi's nervousness about meeting her cousin from across the sea quickly disappears when she discovers that her cousin is a lot like her: they both love summertime's hot sandy beaches, cool refreshing watermelon, festivals and fireworks. Then Jill asks Natsumi about the strange buzzing sound that comes from the nearby trees, and Natsumi is nervous once again. What if Jill is frightened of Natsumi's cherished cicadas, the insects that sing the music of summertime? This is a tender, evocative story that celebrates the special pleasures of summertime and of reunions with faraway family and friends.