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Thanksgiving, Here I Come! (Here I Come!)
by D.J. SteinbergCelebrate Thanksgiving with a collection of festive poems from the author of Kindergarten, Here I Come!It's Thanksgiving time and everyone is getting into the holiday spirit! From making stuffing with Grandma to playing Plymouth Rock in a school skit, these poems from author D. J. Steinberg cover the heartwarming and hilarious moments families share on this special occasion. Readers are sure to be thankful for this book!
That Always Happens Sometimes
by Kiley FrankMax is not exactly a perfect kid. From sunup through his school day and right until bedtime, he&’s goofy, disorganized, and generally uncontainable—much to the frustration of those around him. But when a little enthusiasm and creativity are in order, you can count on Max to save the day!Do you have a list of things to do every morning before school, but you get...distracted? Or maybe you're the only one with tennis balls on the feet of your chair and your teacher has to remind you to keep your sounds to yourself? Or maybe you like to listen to the way water sloshes in your stomach when you run down the hall, slo-mo, after the water fountain?That always happens sometimes to Max in this warm, hilarious picture book that humorously chronicles the pitfalls and celebrates the successes of a very familiar kid...one who may not be the most compliant or organized but who is full of energy, creativity, and kindness.
That Is My Dream!: A picture book of Langston Hughes's "Dream Variation"
by Langston Hughes&“Dream Variation,&” one of Langston Hughes's most celebrated poems, about the dream of a world free of discrimination and racial prejudice, is now a picture book stunningly illustrated by Daniel Miyares, the acclaimed creator of Float. To fling my arms wide In some place of the sun, To whirl and to dance Till the white day is done…. Langston Hughes's inspiring and timeless message of pride, joy, and the dream of a better life is brilliantly and beautifully interpreted in Daniel Miyares's gorgeous artwork. Follow one African-American boy through the course of his day as the harsh reality of segregation and racial prejudice comes into vivid focus. But the boy dreams of a different life—one full of freedom, hope, and wild possibility, where he can fling his arms wide in the face of the sun. Hughes's powerful vision, brought joyously to life by Daniel Miyares, is as relevant—and necessary—today as when it was first written.
That the Lord May Whistle: The Story of Chito the Gossiping Fly (Morgan James Kids)
by Twylla De CosteChito is a bored, restless young fly who desires adventure! He especially doesn&’t like how his daily home school and weekly Bible routine interrupts his freedom. Excited about his first adventure, he strays far from home, unaware of the surprise that awaits him. Framed in Bible verse, That the Lord May Whistle describes the importance of Shabbat/Sabbath, or the day of rest in the Lord. This unique explanation of the power of respect ultimately offers a resolution that is both entertaining and educating for children ages four to eight.
That's Life!
by Ame DyckmanFrom the New York Times bestselling author of Wolfie the Bunny comes a witty send-up of inspirational greeting card wisdom that reminds readers of life's unpredictability and messiness--and beauty.After Life literally knocks on their door, one kid discovers that Life is truly what you make it. It's weird and may not always cooperate, but Life's beauty becomes apparent when it's embraced for all of its quirks. This story is filled with tongue-in-cheek idioms that will appeal to readers of all ages and will impart deeper wisdoms about the many milestones and stages of life.
That's Me Loving You
by Amy Krouse RosenthalFrom the author of the New York Times bestselling author of I Wish You More comes a book that promises continuous love in the traditon of the classic The Runaway Bunny. A heartwarming story that will comfort kids with separation anxiety about going back to school! Wherever you are, Wherever you go, Always remember And always know. . . That feeling you always have in your heart? That's me loving you. Amy Krouse Rosenthal captures parents&’ desire to be ever-present in this simple and touching poem offering reassurance of their love. Signs of affection can be found in the natural world around us—from a soft breeze to a shimmering star. Makes the perfect gift for fans of Emily Winfield Martin's The Wonderful Things You Will Be and those looking for something new to add to their shelves next to the classic The Runaway Bunny. "Combine this with a kissing hand, and children will be ready to set off on their own to explore the world, safe in the knowledge that they are loved." —Kirkus Reviews
That's Not Bunny! (Hyperion Picture Book (eBook))
by Chris BartonFrom high above on his perch, Hawk searches for his next meal. When he spots a bunny he swoops down and snatches???a carrot!? He decides to try again; because after all, he isn't a Carrot Hawk. But when Hawk goes for his second attempt he comes up with a cucumber! And the third time he grabs a head of lettuce! How can Hawk be a hawk, if he can't catch a single bunny? As he surveys the assortment of vegetables in his nest, he gets a great idea for baiting the bunny. But will it work?
That's Not Funny, David!
by David ShannonDavid is back and funnier than ever in this companion to the Caldecott Honor-winning classic No, David! by bestselling picture book creator David Shannon!David is determined to get laughs out of everyone -- even from those who might not find his antics amusing! From cannonballs into the pool to slurping his spaghetti to telling funny jokes during class, David is a natural comedian. But David learns that not all of his tricks are funny... like sticking things up his nose! Still, this troublemaker will always have the last laugh and, of course, the enduring love of his mom.Once again, David Shannon entertains us with young David's mischievous shenanigans in this lighthearted story that's sure to leave readers of all ages laughing. With millions of copies in print and five sequels, No, David! hit the ground running in 1998 and was a Caldecott Honor Book, a New York Times Best Illustrated Book, and a classic for over 25 years. Based on a book the author wrote and illustrated when he was five, David captures the timeless no-no's familiar to every child.
That's What Dinosaurs Do
by Jory JohnFrom The Bad Seed and The Good Egg creators, Jory John and Pete Oswald, comes a story about a dinosaur who loves to ROAR.William the dinosaur likes to roar. At the park?“ROAR.”At the bus stop?“ROAR!”At the farm? You bet. ROARRR!William never lets the chance to roar pass him by, even if others find it rather bothersome. That's until William gets a sore throat and the doctor warns him not to roar for a WHOLE week. But can this overexcited, boisterous, giant lizard not do what dinosaurs are meant to do?! In his humorous and insightful style, Jory John creates an epic story about unapologetically and happily being yourself, no matter the cost. Another side-splitting combination of John’s brilliant text and Pete Oswald’s expressive and lively illustrations, That’s What Dinosaurs Do is a read-aloud that young readers will roar for again and again.
The 12 Days of Christmas
by Greg PizzoliElephant is delighted to get a gift, but as the twelve days of Christmas continue, presents pile higher and higher! A partridge in a pear tree? Cute! But soon, her dad despairs. Two turtle doves? THREE French hens?! And just what are they supposed to do with ten lords a-leaping? Kids will love each silly spread in this raucous take on the classic carol that is perfect for reading aloud around the fireplace.
The 12 Days of First Grade (The 12 Days of)
by Jenna LetticeCount the first 12 days of first grade with this fun-filled picture book inspired by "The 12 Days of Christmas." Perfect for back to school--no matter what that looks like!Count the first 12 days of first grade! On the first day of first grade, a teacher shares ONE favorite book. On the second day, she shares TWO guinea pigs. The third day? THREE cool crowns! The first 12 fun-filled days of first grade are illuminated and celebrated in this cumulative rhyming storybook based on "The 12 Days of Christmas."Those about to start first grade and their parents and teachers will love spotting all the fun classroom activities and accessories. The fun-to-read text and bright, colorful illustrations will help calm first-day-of-school jitters by teaching children what to expect. And the book includes stickers--perfect treats for the first 12 days of school!
The 12 Days of Halloween (The 12 Days of)
by Jenna LetticeCount the 12 days leading up to Halloween with this fun-filled picture book inspired by &“The 12 Days of Christmas&”—perfect for fans of Natasha Wing&’s &“The Night Before . . .&” series!On the first day of Halloween, ONE very eager kid starts trick-or-treating a little too early! On the second day, he and his brother create TWO scarecrows for their front porch. The third day? Let&’s carve THREE pumpkins! Each of the 12 busy days leading up to Halloween are celebrated in this cumulative rhyming storybook based on &“The 12 Days of Christmas.&” Excited trick-or-treaters will love spotting all the fun ways a family gets ready for Halloween. Also available in the series: The 12 Days of Kindergarten.
The 12 Days of Kindergarten (The 12 Days of)
by Jenna LetticeCount the first 12 days of kindergarten with this fun-filled picture book inspired by &“The 12 Days of Christmas&”—perfect for fans of Natasha Wing&’s &“The Night Before . . .&” series! On the first day of kindergarten, a new student finds ONE classroom cubby of his very own. On the second day, he sees TWO yummy snacks. The third day? THREE friends! Each of the first 12 fun-filled days of kindergarten are illuminated in this cumulative rhyming storybook based on &“The 12 Days of Christmas.&” Pre-kindergartners and their parents and teachers will love spotting all the fun things to find in the classroom. It&’s a great way to calm first-day-of-school jitters by talking about what to expect once school is under way. Also available in the series: The 12 Days of Halloween."Warm and comforting, it shows kids what to expect during their first days at school."—ReadBrightly.com
The 12 Days of Kindness (The 12 Days of)
by Jenna LetticeCount out twelve ways to celebrate and honor our friends, family, neighbors, and first responders with small acts of kindness! This fun-filled picture book inspired by "The 12 Days of Christmas" is perfect for fans of Natasha Wing's The Night Before series. Includes stickers!This festive edition to the 12 Days series features sweet, easily achievable acts of empathy like picking flowers for neighbors, writing thank you notes to first responders, and delivering baked goods to loved ones. Young readers and their caregivers will enjoy counting all the different ways they can engage with their communities. This simple rhyming story is paired with cheery illustrations and a full page of stickers, making these books the perfect summertime gift for kids.
The 12 Days of Lunar New Year (The 12 Days of)
by Jenna LetticeCount out twelve ways to celebrate Lunar New Year! This fun-filled picture book inspired by "The 12 Days of Christmas" is perfect for fans of Natasha Wing's The Night Before series. Includes stickers!This cheery addition to the 12 Days series celebrates tradition, culture, and family in the lead-up to Lunar New Year! Young readers and their caregivers will enjoy counting all the different ways they can engage with their communities and honor their ancestors. This simple rhyming story is paired with warm illustrations and a full page of stickers, making these books the perfect gift for kids.
The 12 Days of Preschool (The 12 Days of)
by Jenna LetticeCount the first twelve days of preschool with this fun-filled picture book inspired by &“The 12 Days of Christmas&”—perfect for fans of Natasha Wing&’s &“The Night Before . . .&” series!Celebrate the first 12 days of preschool! On the first day of preschool, all the kids learn how to share ONE fuzzy teddy bear. On the second day, the kids share TWO toy trains. The third day? THREE tricycles! Each of the first 12 fun-filled days of preschool are illuminated in this cumulative rhyming storybook based on "The 12 Days of Christmas."Preschoolers and their parents and teachers will love spotting all the fun things to find in the classroom. It's a great way to calm first-day-of-school jitters and to reinforce the idea of sharing by talking about what to expect once preschool is underway.Also available: The 12 Days of Kindergarten, The 12 Days of Halloween, and The 12 Days of Valentine's.
The 12 Days of St. Patrick's Day (The 12 Days of)
by Jenna LetticeCount the 12 days of St. Patrick's Day with this fun-filled picture book inspired by "The 12 Days of Christmas"--perfect for fans of Natasha Wing's The Night Before series. Includes stickers for a fantastic schooltime reward!Count the 12 days of St. Patrick's Day! On the first day of St. Patrick's, I was lucky to find... This festive story starts with a shamrock in a field of green, then adds TWO pots of gold, THREE top hats, and so on through twelve busy days leading up to St. Patrick's Day. Young readers and their caregivers will enjoy counting all the details of the fun preparation for the big day. This simple rhyming story is paired with cheery illustrations and a full page of stickers, making it the perfect springtime gift for kids.
The 12 Days of Thanksgiving (The 12 Days of)
by Jenna LetticeCount the 12 days leading up to Thanksgiving with this fun-filled picture book inspired by &“The 12 Days of Christmas&”—perfect for fans of Natasha Wing&’s &“The Night Before . . .&” series! How many days till Thanksgiving?! Count the twelve days leading up to the big family feast in this fun-filled, cumulative rhyme based on "The 12 Days of Christmas".On the first day of Thanksiving, I was thankful for . . . This festive story starts with ONE cozy evening at home with family, then adds TWO sacks of apples, THREE fall squash, and so on through the twelve days leading up to Thanksgiving. Young readers and their parents will enjoy counting all the details of the fun preparation for the big day.
The 12 Days of Valentine's (The 12 Days of)
by Jenna LetticeCount the 12 days leading up to Valentine&’s Day with this fun-filled picture book inspired by &“The 12 Days of Christmas&”—perfect for fans of Natasha Wing&’s &“The Night Before . . .&” series! The first day of Valentine&’s starts with ONE warm, fuzzy hug. On the second day, the crafts begin with TWO cups of sparkles. On the third day, let&’s make our cards with THREE pink pens! Each of the 12 busy days leading up to Valentine&’s Day are celebrated in this cumulative rhyming storybook based on &“The 12 Days of Christmas.&” Kids will love spotting all the fun ways a family gets ready for Valentine&’s Day. Also available in the series: The 12 Days of Kindergarten and The 12 Days of Halloween.
The 12 Sleighs of Christmas
by Sherri Duskey RinkerSanta’s sleigh gets a makeover in this rhyming, vehicle-themed take on the 12 Days of Christmas from a #1 New York Times–bestselling author.Which elf will build the coolest sleigh for the Christmas ride? Santa will decide!When the elves discover that Santa’s sleigh is in a terrible state, they let their imaginations go wild—and soon there are sleighs of every kind, inspired by big rigs, motorcycles, zeppelins, and much more!The #1 New York Times bestselling author of Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site and the celebrated illustrator of Michael Chabon’s The Astonishing Secret of Awesome Man, team up for spirited vehicular silliness and classic Christmas cheer in this turbo-charged read-aloud destined to become a holiday classic.Perfect for fans of Mr. Willowby’s Christmas Tree, Bear Stays Up for Christmas, and Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site.Praise for The 12 Sleighs of Christmas“A splendid choice for any holiday read-aloud collection wishing to incorporate STEM concepts.” —School Library Journal“Rinker’s zippy rhymes. . . . and Parker’s cartoons. . . . mix magic and mechanics as the elves’ imaginations and talents run wild.” —Publishers Weekly“Kids who are obsessed anything on wheels will especially enjoy this rhyming tale.” —Parents Magazine“Revels in imaginative detail.” —The Horn Book MagazineChicago Tribune Best Children’s Books of the Year
The 50 State Fossils: A Guidebook for Aspiring Paleontologists
by Yinan WangAn award-winning engaging kids' guide to the official US state fossils. Did you know that Illinois's state fossil is the weird-looking Tully Monster, which had eyes on a pair of stalks and an elephant-like trunk that ended in a toothed claw? Or that Idaho's state fossil is the stocky Hagerman horse, named for the town where its bones were found? Fossils can be found in every state, and this engaging guidebook brings these ancient organisms to life. Each state entry contains details about the state fossil; an illustration of what the vertebrate, invertebrate, or plant looked like; a photograph or drawing of the fossil; and a state map showing where it can be found. Potential fossil candidates are proposed for states that do not yet have official state fossils, along with instructions on how to get state fossils designated. An appendix lists museums and parks where these fossils can be studied first-hand. This book is a fun resource for fossil enthusiasts and future paleontologists of all ages.
The 50 State Gems and Minerals: A Guidebook for Aspiring Geologists
by Yinan WangAn engaging kids' guide to the official US state gems and minerals by award-winning author Yinan Wan. How many states claim quartz as their official state gem? This guidebook answers this question and more as it explores the treasures that are designated official state gems and minerals. More than 150 photographs showcase these marvels, from the Star Blue quartz of Alabama to the jade nephrite of Wyoming. Each state entry is presented with details about the state gem and mineral, with pictures of each, and a map of the state showing where the gem or mineral can be found. Some states do not yet have designated gems or minerals, and suggestions and guidance are provided so that the reader can lead the way in getting one designated. Museums and parks with minerals are listed in the appendix so readers can go see specimens in person. Encyclopedic yet easy to read, this book is great for mineral and gem enthusiasts and future geologists of all ages.
The 59th Street Bridge Song (LyricPop)
by Paul SimonPaul Simon’s groovy anthem to New York City provides a joyful basis for this live-for-the-day picture book. “Slow down, you move too fastYou got to make the mornin’ lastJust kicking down the cobblestonesLookin’ for fun and feelin’ groovy . . .”The 59th Street Bridge Song is a lively picture book based on legendary songwriter Paul Simon’s classic hit, created when he was one half of the folk rock duo Simon & Garfunkel. The song first appeared on their 1966 album Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme. In the US, the album peaked at #4 on Billboard’s weekly Top 200 albums chart, and eventually went on to sell over three million copies in the US.With song lyrics by Simon and illustrations by Keith Henry Brown, this picture book follows a rabbit cycling through town, going about his day, and pausing to admire the “groovy” and lovable aspects of his surroundings. The 59th Street Bridge Song provides parents a perfect vehicle to teach kids an appreciation of life’s little gifts.
The A&A Detective Agency: The Fairfleet Affair (A&A Detective Agency)
by K. H. SaxtonFollow clues, solve puzzles, crack the code... find the missing millionaire. The celebrated museums of the Fairfleet Institute are known for curating the mysteries of humanity. But they don&’t solve mysteries. Luckily, twelve-year-old friends Alex Foster and Asha Singh of the A&A Detective Agency do. Or they will . . . once they get a real case to test their skills as sleuths. When Dr. Alistair Fairfleet, the institute&’s eccentric chairman, disappears on the first day of Alex and Asha&’s summer vacation, they receive a letter written by the missing millionaire himself inviting them to a game involving complicated clues and puzzles. It is just the sort of case they&’ve been waiting to tackle. But nothing in the Fairfleet case has a simple solution. As the kids track down clues, they uncover art forgeries, archaeological crimes, and Fairfleet family secrets. All of this tests their partnership and forces them to confront the complicated legacies of the people and places they admire most.
The A&A Detective Agency: The Grimthorpe Grave (A&A Detective Agency)
by K. H. Saxton"It&’s a delight to see Asha and Alex solve clues and help some clueless adults right a wrong. I can&’t wait for the next book!&” —Margaret Peterson Haddix, New York Times bestselling author of the Greystone Secrets series on The Fairfleet AffairHow do you save a witch who&’s been dead for centuries? Alex and Asha of the A&A Detective Agency are on the case! Summer is over, and Asha and Alex haven't had a decent case in months. But just as a chill begins to stir the air, and the autumn leaves start to turn, Dr. Wright from the Fairfleet Institute comes to them with a cryptic note, signed by &“The Witch of Waverly College,&” about Hannah Grimthorpe, the notorious witch from Northbrook&’s colonial past. This is the perfect case to reinvigorate Alex and Asha's interest in keeping up the agency, but distractions come their way as school activities divide their attention. When more clues appear and Dr. Wright is forced out of the Institute, the two detectives decide they are going to need help from their classmates to solve the mystery. With sneaky adults out to thwart the kids' mission, shadows lurking in corn mazes and cemeteries, and a Halloween deadline looming to uncover the truth about Hannah Grimthorpe, it's a race against time and a lesson in who to trust for the young detectives of Northbrook. The A&A Detective Agency: The Grimthorpe Grave is the perfect autumnal read for kids ages 8 to 12.