In an unusual move within book publishing, this author/illustrator team researched Horace Pippin together. The result is a remarkably tight text-illustration experience. While Bryant's careful word choice flows easily, delighting and informing simultaneously, Sweet's illustration conveys Pippin's life story via his folk-art style, as if we readers are privy to his sketching pad. Sweet prominently ...

An award-winning, educator-approved first book on birds. In this simple volume, educator and author Cathryn Sill uses clear, easy-to-understand language to teach children what birds are, what they do, and how they live. Noted wildlife illustrator John Sill provides beautifully detailed, realistic paintings to showcase the birds' diverse and natural worlds, and an afterword provides more details ab ...

Features many layers of information. The main text provides a general survey of the defining traits of penguins. The illustrations and captions provide additional details, such as the names of different types of penguins and their habitats. At the book's conclusion, each illustration is presented in a smaller format with a very detailed paragraph of explanation. As a result, the book provides opti ...

A delightful tale of unexpected challenges that lead to delightful kindnesses, one after another after another. Bright colors amplify the humor and vivacity of this story's heroine.

Third graders travel back in time and find Professor Alexander Graham Bell, who's given up on the telephone annd is working on a new invention. Abigail and her friends must get him back on track. Illustrations.

"Boris is surrounded by adventure, except in his actual experiences. When the van his family lives in begins moving, can adventure be around the corner? or will expectations and reality clash enough to cause disappointment? A fun story of family and discoveries!"

A beautifully written near-allegory that borrows liberally from classic and contemporary stories. A powerful tale that must be discussed! Best for readers who appreciate depth and significance.

Lovers of history, adventure, and the underdog will devour this fast-moving tale of three unique characters who embark on a journey to save the Star Spangled Banner and their families’ honor. Readers enjoy front-row seats as characters put aside selfishness and learn to accept, embrace, and utilize differences in order to become an unbeatable, mystery-solving team. Readers cheer the creativ ...

The most intriguing book yet in an outstanding series. The adventure surrounding one of history's brightest minds sparks an exploration deeper truths. Will appeal to young adventure lovers and readers who want more to think and talk about once the final page is turned. (Book Five in Missing Series)

Charlie is used to running the ranch, so when Rowdy shows up for a day, smelling like Charlie's breakfast, stealing belly rubs from Mama and more, his patience is sorely tested. However, his big heart softens and kindness triumphs. A big message in a small story. Delightful.

Cork is a muskrat and Fuzz is a possum. These best friends like to win at games. What will happen when they play games against each other? Full color.

It's 1962, and it seems everyone is living in fear. Eleven-year-old Franny Chapman lives with her family in Washington, D.C., during the days surrounding the Cuban Missile Crisis. Amidst the pervasive threat of nuclear war, Franny must face the tension between herself and her younger brother, figure out where she fits in with her family, and look beyond outward appearances.

Uniquely told from a dog's point of view, this book is both authentic and inspiring. Readers join Darling as she transforms from a spoiled carefree pet into a self-sacrificing war hero. Her journey provides a new perspective on World War I and allows readers to think about the kind of character necessary for thinking of others first in moments of life and death. Written with engaging characters an ...

Daywalt offers a humorous take on role reversal. He challenges kids to think about art and why they pick the crayon they do. What if they tried a different color? Readers cheer Duncan's creative answer to the "overused, underworked, too short, and naked" crayon complaints. A clever, entertaining way to show how working with available tools can either be a restriction or an opportunity to create so ...

"What if Walt Disney quit and never made "Steamboat Willie?"O That's the question Mr. Caruthers poses to his third grade class. Abigail, Jacob, Zack, and Bo are excited to travel back in time and meet Disney, and they're determined to convince him not give up making the first animated movie with sound. Illustrations.

Problems pile up but love proves its power to overcome in this humorous and realistic story.

A celebration of our nation's melting pot, this beautifully illustrated origin story of the Statue of Liberty honors a poet who has advocated for the voiceless. "Give me your tired, your poor Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free . . . " In 1883, Emma Lazarus, deeply moved by an influx of immigrants from eastern Europe, wrote a sonnet that gave a voice to the Statue of Liberty. Originally ...

It is the winter of 1944. In Nazi-occupied Europe, a Jewish couple realize their fate is sealed and make a heart-rending decision so that their infant daughter might live. Ruth Vander Zee's elegant narration and Roberto Innocenti's searing and beautiful illustrations combine to capture the fear, love, and sadness of a Holocaust survivor's story.

When Henry's mom limits his bike-riding exploration to around the block, he assumes he's in for a boring ride. However, the action he sees—conveyed through rich verb use and energetic illustrations—transforms his ride into an exciting adventure. Enticing for very young readers.