Max wants to feel needed, but no one wants his help with anything. Then his aunts show up for a visit--and they need his help with everything. Between making their snacks, running their baths, fixing their appliances, and preparing their beds, Max is exhausted. Will they ever leave so Max can get back to relaxing?
Parent and child can wiggle, stomp, thump, and bend right along with the colorful characters in this book. As they play, children learn important skills, such as listening, focusing attention, following instructions, and accepting a challenge. Full color.
Parallel stories, active verbs and wild, colorful graphic patterns all keep young readers intrigued as they follow the tales (tails!) of two mice. A great introduction to the use of suspense in writing, a useful tool for teaching prepositions, and a fun way to compare outdoor and indoor worlds.
When Julia and her walking house come to town, she likes everything about her new neighborhood except how quiet it is! So Julia puts a sign up: "Julia's House for Lost Creatures." Soon she's hosting goblins, mermaids, fairies, and even a dragon. Quiet isn't a problem anymore for Julia, but getting her housemates to behave themselves is! Full color.
Beautiful family dynamics create opportunities for humor throughout Julia's stories. Lighthearted and delightful, the characters, scenarios, and laughs will be relatable for young readers and leave them wanting even more of Julian's tales.
It isn't easy being Julian's younger brother. When Huey wants to study animal tracks with Julian and his friend Gloria, Julian tells him he's too young. But he's not a little kid. He's six years old and he's an adventurer, a chef, a tracker, a scout--and much more!
Now in "Knopf Paperback--"six genial, affectionate evocations of family interaction and childhood mischief. There's a glow here that's hard to resist."-- "Booklist
