Grace loves stories, whether they're from books, movies, or the kind her grandmother tells. So when she gets a chance to play a part in Peter Pan, she knows exactly who she wants to be. Remarkable watercolor illustrations give full expression to Grace's high-flying imagination.
"A rousing, rowdy tale pulsing with the rhythm of country music . . . The bouncy rhyme will be a pleasure for listeners and tellers as they pick up the twang and the barn-dance beat."--"Booklist."
Beloved by generations, this timeless classic about a peddler and a band of mischievous monkeys is filled with warmth, humor, and simplicity. Full color.
When he first hears someone playing a violin, Mole realizes that he longs to make beautiful music, too. Through practice, Mole learns to play. And even though he plays along, in the privacy of his underground home, his music has an effect on others that is more magical than Mole will ever know. Full-color illustrations.
First grader Harry and Mr. George Baker, an African-American jazz drummer, share a special bond revealed through Harry's descriptive, first-person observations. The biggest connection the two share is that they're both learning to read. Full color.
In a clear, concise text and 20 spectacular full-color photos, award-winning uthor Seymour Simon examines thunderstorms, tornadoes, and hurricanes, explaining how they form and why they die, as well as how to protect oneself.
This three little pigs story cleverly reframes the main characters as javelinas in their Sonoran desert habitat. Young readers get a taste for a cross-section of cultures, along with the weather, flora, and fauna of this unique setting. Humorous illustrations convey this folk tale's gentle lesson in making wise choices.
This adaptation of a familiar story makes a perfect read-aloud. Its vibrant, colorful illustrations pull listeners into this tale of bold prowess and humble perseverance. A narrative that never grows old.
Caldecott Honor Book! An evocative remembrance of the simple pleasures in country living; splashing in the swimming hole, taking baths in the kitchen, sharing family times, each is eloquently portrayed here in both the misty-hued scenes and in the poetic text.-Association for Childhood Education International
