Little Bear is so pleased with the picture he has drawn that he asks Hen to take it to his grandmother. Grandmother is so happy with it that she sends him back a thank-you kiss. How the kiss is passed from Grandmother, to Hen, to Cat, to Little Skunk, to a pretty girl skunk, and back to Little Skunk, and how eventually it comes again to Hen and finally to Little Bear will delight children ju…
Describes the homes that different kinds of animals live in, including a bear's cave, a raccoon's den in a hollow log, a squirrel's nest, a prairie dog's burrow, and a bee's hive.
When Mallory and Jared attempt to rescue Simon from goblins, they use a magical stone which enables them to see things that are normally invisible.
Sid sees Sam. Sam sees Sid. Sid and Sam sing a song. Soon Sam stops singing, but Sid sings and sings. Sid has stolen the show! Emergent readers will enjoy the simple word play of this alliterative story, and may be inspired to sing a song of their own!
ARE YOU MY MOTHER? tells a very simple story for children who have just started to read. their younger brothers or sisters will also want to follow the baby bird's quest as he asks everyone and everything he meets, "Are You My Mother?". Back in 1957, Theodor Geisel responded to an article in Life magazine that lamented the use of boring reading primers in schools. Using the pseudonym of "Dr.…
You have to be patient; beauty takes time. While Minji's mother visits her local salon, Minji creates a world of beauty all her own. An ode to the power of children's imaginations (and their parents' patience), Minji's Salon reminds readers that creativity and play are worldwide phenomena.
Sticks and stones may break your bones, but names can drive you crazy... Gwendolyn-Joy Morrison-Power thinks her name is beautiful, but sometimes it's just too long. What is she going to do?
Andre dreads Thursdays. Thursday is the day before Mama gets paid at work each week -- it's the day when money is tight and spirits are low for Andre and his older brother and sister. As report card day approaches, Andre anticipates making the honor roll, and Mama said she'd throw a royal party for just such an event. But Andre can't believe his eyes when he looks at the calendar and sees that …
Think and discuss: Describe your house.
Think and discuss: What tools do I need for my job?