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Boys Dance! (American Ballet Theatre)
by John Robert AllmanA lively and encouraging picture book celebrating boys who love to dance, from the renowned American Ballet Theatre.Boys who love to dance are center stage in this encouraging, positive, rhyming picture book about guys who love to pirouette, jeté, and plié. Created in partnership with the American Ballet Theatre and with the input of their company's male dancers, here is a book that shows ballet is for everyone.Written by the acclaimed author of A Is for Audra: Broadway's Leading Ladies from A to Z, this book subtly seeks to address the prejudice toward boys and ballet by showing the skill, hard work, strength, and smarts is takes to be a dancer. Fun and buoyant illustrations show boys of a variety of ages and ethnicities, making this the ideal book for any boy who loves dance. An afterword with photos and interviews with some of ABT's male dancers completes this empowering and joyful picture book.
A Is for Audra: Broadway's Leading Ladies from A to Z
by John Robert Allman"It's an incredible honor to be included in this amazing book of the greatest talent the Broadway stage has ever known!"—AUDRA McDONALD, six-time Tony Award-winning actressFrom Audra McDonald to Liza with a "Z," here is a showstopping alphabet book featuring your favorite leading ladies of the Broadway stage!Step into the spotlight and celebrate a cavalcade of Broadway's legendary ladies. Start with "A" for six-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald, then sing and dance your way through the alphabet with beloved entertainers like Patti LuPone, Bernadette Peters, Chita Rivera, Lea Salonga, Kristin Chenoweth, Kelli O'Hara, and Liza Minnelli! Broadway fans and theater lovers everywhere will give a standing ovation to this one-of-a-kind tribute full of toe-tapping rhymes, with illustrations as bright and beautiful as the shining lights on any marquee.AND DON'T MISS THE SEQUEL COMING IN OCTOBER: B IS FOR BROADWAY: ONSTAGE AND BACKSTAGE FROM A TO Z!THE RAVE REVIEWS ARE IN FROM THE STARS THEMSELVES! A wonderful, enriching, enlightening book for theater lovers of all ages . . . and all that jazz!"—CHITA RIVERA, two-time Tony Award-winning actress (The Rink, Kiss of the Spider Woman)"A to Z—awesome to zany—I'm thrilled to be a part of such an illustrious group."—CHRISTINE EBERSOLE, two-time Tony Award-winning actress (42nd Street, Grey Gardens)"I'm so honored to be included among these fierce ladies—brought to life with such fun illustrations—in this wonderful book for little divas like my own!"—LEA SALONGA, Tony Award-winning actress (Miss Saigon)"A is for Audra turns the alphabet song into a show stopper! It is literally a love letter to Broadway's leading ladies, and I am so honored to be memorialized alongside all of my sisters!"—RENÉE ELISE GOLDSBERRY, Tony Award-winning actress (Hamilton)"I'm honored to be included in this illustrious group. A to Z, they are all incredible!"—KRISTIN CHENOWETH, Tony Award-winning actress (You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown)"What a fun and fabulous celebration of the females of Broadway! Imagine my joy just to be a part of it!"—KELLI O&’HARA, Tony Award-winning actress (The King and I)&“H is also for honored—because that&’s what I am to be included in this beautiful book. I can&’t wait to show my kids and tell them of all the brilliant leading ladies who have graced the Broadway stage.&” —HEATHER HEADLEY, Tony Award–winning actress (Aida)AND CRITICS LOVE IT TOO! "Women of the Broadway theater take center stage in this loving homage. . . . A lively introduction to a whole new cast of heroines."—Kirkus"this is a book all kids (and many adults) will enjoy as they learn about and fall in love with the theatre."—Playbill.com"A true necessity for any kid&’s bookshelf."—Entertainment Weekly&“a thorough, eye-catching introduction to women of the theater. . . . budding theater lovers will get a thrill.&”—Booklist"A sure hit for thespians of all ages."—School Library Journal"Emmerich&’s flattering caricatures, paired with [Allman&’s] verse, are colorful and slick, bringing Broadway&’s drama to the page&”—Publishers Weekly
J Is for Judy: Classic Hollywood's Leading Ladies from A to Z
by John Robert AllmanFrom Audrey Hepburn to Zsa Zsa Gabor, here is a star-studded alphabet book featuring the greatest ladies of the classic era of American movies. Brought to you by the creators of A Is for Audra and B Is for Broadway.Grab your popcorn and find your seat for a star-studded celebration of the most iconic women of the silver screen, including Judy Garland, Rita Moreno, Marilyn Monroe, and Hattie McDaniel. Here&’s your ticket to meet over fifty fabulous female film stars, plus trailblazing talent from behind the camera.Packed with Hollywood history, spellbinding scenes, captivating costumes, and sparkling sets, this glittering, glamorous tribute to the groundbreaking women of Hollywood&’s golden age is sure to earn raves from film fans young and old. Roll out the red carpet for J Is for Judy!Also available:A Is for Audra: Broadway's Leading Ladies from A to ZB Is for Broadway: Onstage and Backstage from A to Z
The Night Before the Nutcracker (American Ballet Theatre)
by John Robert AllmanGet a front-row seat and experience the excitement of opening night as young dancers prepare for a performance of The Nutcracker. This festive holiday picture book, created in partnership with American Ballet Theatre, is a perfect gift for young readers and dance fans.&’Twas the night before The Nutcracker and, sleepless in their beds,these budding ballet dancers are rehearsing in their heads.Children who dream of dancing in The Nutcracker will love this magical illustrated holiday story, told in the tradition of "The Night Before Christmas." Four young girls and boys experience the thrills of auditions, rehearsals, costume fittings, and finally the big event: opening night! It's a behind-the-scenes peek that will delight young dancers.An afterword with original costume illustrations by Tony Award winner Richard Hudson makes this keepsake picture book both aspirational and informative.
Perla la súper perrita
by Isabel AllendePerla es una súper perrita que tiene dos súper poderes: hacer que todos la quieran y rugir como un león.Cuando descubre que su hermano humano, Nico Rico, está siendo acosado en la escuela, ¡sabe quetiene que intervenir! ¿Pero quéhará Perla?En una encantadora y conmovedora historia sobre la amistad entre un niño y su mascota, Isabel Allende hace su debut literario infantil.
Perla The Mighty Dog
by Isabel AllendeIn the first children's book written by critically acclaimed, New York Times-bestselling superstar Isabel Allende, Perla, the mighty dog, teaches her human brother, Nico Rico, how to use his superpowers to stand up to a bully.Perla is a mighty dog who has two superpowers—making people love her, and roaring like a lion. When she finds out her human brother, Nico Rico, is being bullied at school, she knows she has to step in! But what will Perla do?In a charming and poignant story about the bond between child and pet, Isabel Allende makes her children's literary debut.
The Chalk Box Kid
by Thomas B. Allen Clyde Robert BullaA classroom favorite about the power of art and creativity. A new neighborhood. A new school. A lonely birthday. Life isn't easy for nine-year-old Gregory. Then he finds an abandoned chalk factory behind his house. It's a secret place, just for him! Now he can draw anything he imagines on the dark brick walls. What amazing thing will Gregory draw first?
Sometimes People March
by Tessa AllenWith a spare, inspiring text and gorgeous watercolor illustrations, this is a timeless and important book for activists of all ages. This hardcover picture book is perfect for sharing and for gifting. Sometimes people march to resist injustice, to stand in solidarity, to inspire hope. Throughout American history, one thing remains true: no matter how or why people march, they are powerful because they march together.
My Life as an Immigrant
by Nancy Kelly AllenImmigrants Sailed From Faraway Lands To Come To America For Opportunity. This Book Includes Their Experiences At Ellis Island, The Struggles Of Finding Employment, And Learning A New Language In A Strange, New World.
Rock It: Limestone and Other Sedimentary Rocks
by Nancy Kelly AllenDiscusses sedimentary rocks, how they are formed, their characteristics, and their uses.
Querido Dragón Komodo
by Nancy AllenMuchos niños tienen amigos por correspondencia, pero el de una niña es un dragón real: un dragón de Komodo. Lisa planea ser una cazadora de dragones cuando sea grande. Cuando ella y Komodo se convierten en amigos, el ingenioso dragón añade una cantidad generosa de humor a cartas repletas de datos precisos e interesantes. Lisa aprende no sólo sobre el lagarto más grande del mundo, sino también sobre los peligros que este enfrenta. A medida que crezca su amistad, ¿cambiará Lisa su forma de pensar acerca de los dragones?
The Human Head
by Kathy Allen Jenny KruegerEyes, nose, mouth you can see what's on your head. But do you know what goes on under the surface? Explore the layers of the human head to find out what really goes on behind your smile.
The Bee Gees: A Little Golden Book Biography (Little Golden Book)
by Kari AllenHelp your little one dream big with a Little Golden Book biography about The Bee Gees, the group that got the world dancing to their disco hits. Little Golden Book biographies are the perfect introduction to nonfiction for young readers—as well as fans of all ages!This Little Golden Book about The Bee Gees--the harmonizing brothers with hit songs including "Stayin' Alive" and "Night Fever"--is an inspiring read-aloud for young children, as well as their parents and grandparents who are fans of Barry, Robin, and Maurice Gibb.Look for more Little Golden Book biographies: • Willie Nelson • Beyoncé • Dolly Parton • Taylor Swift • Tony Bennett
The Boy Who Loved Maps
by Kari AllenThis enchanting picture book about a map-making boy who is stumped when a girl asks him for a map of the "perfect place" helps readers appreciate the charms of their own neighborhood--and even shows them how to make a map of it! The Mapmaker loves maps. He loves to collect them, to study them, and most of all, he loves to make them. But when a girl asks for a map of a perfect place, the Mapmaker is perplexed. She wants a map to a toes-in-the-sand-warm, X-marks-the-spot-place filled with treasures, where it smells like her birthday and she can zip around like a dragonfly. Surely, a place that is all of these things can't exist...can it? Well, after a fun-filled day of exploring the neighborhood, the Mapmaker will discover that the perfect place--home--has been right in front of him all along. Here is a picture book, as creative as it is charming, that celebrates home, and is a gentle reminder to look around and appreciate what surrounds you.
Are You a Dragonfly? (Fountas & Pinnell LLI Blue #Level L)
by Judy AllenThe most colorful wings on the pond belong to the nimble dragonfly, but this delicate flying insect didn't begin life in the air. In Backyard Books: Are You a Dragonfly? by Judy Allen with illustrations by Tudor Humphries, the secrets of metamorphosis are unfurled through the story of a familiar backyard creature.
Are You a Grasshopper? (Fountas & Pinnell LLI Blue #Level L)
by Judy AllenDid you know that a grasshopper makes its distinctive sound by rubbing its bristly hind legs together? Amazing discoveries abound in Backyard Books: Are You a Grasshopper? by Judy Allen with illustrations by Tudor Humphries, an intriguing tale of a day in the life of a grasshopper.
Are You A Ladybug? (Fountas & Pinnell LLI Blue #Level L)
by Judy AllenBeginning with its title question, "Are you a ladybug?", this accessible book is perfect for reading aloud and tells young readers how they would experience life if they were a ladybug.
Mud Pie Annie: God's Recipe for Doing Your Best (I Can Read! #Level 1)
by Joy Allen Sue Buchanan Dana ShaferRefusing to be deterred by grown-ups, Mud Pie Annie uses her God-given creativity to make wonderful mud pies and other culinary masterpieces. Includes full-color illustrations and perforated recipe cards in the back so kids can make their own (edible) "dirt" or "mud" dishes.
Cam Jansen and the Joke House Mystery
by Joy Allen David A. AdlerWhat's a contest without a prize? Aunt Molly has entered a joke-telling contest at a local comedy club and Cam, her best friend Eric, and Mr. Jansen are in the audience to watch her perform. The prizes are exciting, but the competition is stiff --there's a prop comic, a knock-knock joker, and more! As the show starts, Cam notices that one of the prizes, an engraved silver plate, has disappeared. Suddenly, everyone in the club becomes a suspect. Can Cam solve the mystery of the missing prize or will she be laughed out of the Joke House?
Cam Jansen and the Spaghetti Max Mystery
by Joy Allen David A. AdlerHow do you find someone you've never seen? Mr. Jansen's best friend from childhood, "Spaghetti" Max, is coming for a visit. Cam Jansen, her best friend Eric, and Mr. Jansen go to the airport to meet Max. While they're looking for him, a distressed traveler asks Cam to help him find his missing daughter. But what use is Cam's photographic memory if she has never seen the missing girl? And where is Spaghetti Max? Can Cam solve this double mystery? Perfect for beginning chapter book readers, Cam Jansen and the Spaghetti Max Mystery is an exciting addition to the popular Cam Jansen series.
My Voice Is a Trumpet
by Jimmie Allen*"The rhythm and flow of words perfectly match the art while advising readers to choose love and use their voices in a powerful song." --School Library Journal (starred review) From rising country star Jimmie Allen comes a lyrical celebration of the many types of voices that can effect change.From voices tall as a tree, to voices small as a bee, all it takes is confidence and a belief in the goodness of others to change the world. Coming at a time when issues of social justice are at the forefront of our society, this is the perfect book to teach children in and out of the classroom that they're not too young to express what they believe in and that all voices are valuable. The perfect companion for little readers going back to school!
The Sun: Grade 1, Level 4 (Houghton Mifflin Leveled Books #16)
by Farra AllenNIMAC-sourced textbook <P><P> This is Grade 1, Level 4, Book 16 in the Houghton Mifflin Leveled Books series. The book info is as follows: Level: D / DRA: 6 / Genre: Informational / Strategy: Question / Skill: Main Ideas & Details / Word Count: 119
Violet Mackerel's Personal Space (Violet Mackerel #4)
by Elanna Allen Anna BranfordIs it possible to leave a piece of you wherever you go? Violet Mackerel thinks so in this fourth illustrated chapter book of a charming series. Violet Mackerel believes that wherever you leave something small, a tiny part of you gets to stay too—like how the little piece of green sea glass under the mattress at the beach house means that a little piece of Violet gets to stay on summer holiday. Violet’s theory is put to the test when Mama and Vincent announce some very special news: They are going to get married. And they are all going to move. Violet is excited for the wedding, but Dylan is angry about the move. Normally, it is nice to be inside with your family when there is a big noisy storm outside and there is pumpkin soup for dinner and something on TV about penguins. But it is hard to enjoy it when your brother is outside in the garden in a leaky tent. When Dylan won’t budge, the wedding preparations feel a bit sad. But just in time, Violet thinks of the perfect way to help Dylan feel better about moving. And her Theory of Leaving Small Things Behind is going to come in handy!
Violet Mackerel's Personal Space
by Elanna Allen Anna BranfordIs it possible to leave a piece of you wherever you go? Violet Mackerel thinks so in this fourth illustrated chapter book of a charming series.Violet Mackerel believes that wherever you leave something small, a tiny part of you gets to stay too--like how the little piece of green sea glass under the mattress at the beach house means that a little piece of Violet gets to stay on summer holiday. Violet's theory is put to the test when Mama and Vincent announce some very special news: They are going to get married. And they are all going to move. Violet is excited for the wedding, but Dylan is angry about the move. Normally, it is nice to be inside with your family when there is a big noisy storm outside and there is pumpkin soup for dinner and something on TV about penguins. But it is hard to enjoy it when your brother is outside in the garden in a leaky tent. When Dylan won't budge, the wedding preparations feel a bit sad. But just in time, Violet thinks of the perfect way to help Dylan feel better about moving. And her Theory of Leaving Small Things Behind is going to come in handy!
Violet Mackerel's Pocket Protest (Violet Mackerel)
by Elanna Allen Anna BranfordIn this sixth story of the Violet Mackerel series, Violet and Rose start a very small protest to make a very big impact.Violet and Rose have shared their best secrets under the big oak tree in Clover Park. And they have found some very good small things there too. So when Johnson's Tree Services stomps in and posts a sign that says PUBLIC NOTICE-TREE REMOVAL, they know that they must do something to stop them. When their first protest washes away in the rain, Violet and Rose feel discouraged. But then they realize that the sort of people who care most about small things, like birds not having nests and people not having a place to collect acorns, might also be the sort of people who notice very small protests. And that gives them a quite brilliant idea, one that just might save their tree, on behalf of all the small things--and small people--who love it.