Besides the beguiling story, the affable illustrations of the smiling Gloria, the accidental mayhem in the background, and the myriad safety tips -- such as 'always pull the toothpick out of your sandwhich' and 'never lick a stop sign in the winter' -- add to the enjoyment. A glorious picture book. -- The Horn BookRathmann is a quick rising star in the world of chidren's books. In this book, sh…
What do police officers do? Read this book to find out and learn all about police officers! The books in the 'People in the Community' series use attractive photographs and simple text to introduce children to the work of people they may meet. In 'Police Officers', children can read about police officers in communities around the world, including what they do, what they wear, where they work, h…
This intriguing introduction to contemporary women artists features details on the life and work of four artists: Georgia O'Keeffe, Frida Kahlo, Alice Neel, and Faith Ringgold. Sensitively written, the book is also beautifully designed.--Booklist, Starred Review. An ALA Notable Book for 1990.
The story of thirteen African American women who followed their hearts and changed America, now in paperback. Joyce Hansen's brief, well-crafted biographies, and the striking black-and-white photographs that accompany them, reveal the remarkable strength of thirteen African American women. Spanning over a century, these women, including Ida B. Wells-Barnett, Marian Wright Edelman, Toni Morri…
Little ones will learn about six different rescue trucks in this fun, rhyming read-aloud book with two spinning wheels! Make way for a police car, ambulance, tow truck, lifeguard truck, fire truck, and snow plow! My lights flash bright red and blue. Helping out is what I do! I am a police car. In this innovative new novelty book, the first of two in the Wonder Wheels series, little readers are…
What is more memorable than a child first learning to tie his shoes? Or wrapping his first Christmas presents? Knots aren't easy to learn, but they are very helpful—whether you are five years old, ten years old, or even fifty years old. Here is a children's picture book that will help parent and child learn together. In My First Book of Knots, you'll learn how to tie knots you can use in f…
Being a police officer is a very important job. Just ask Sergeant Murphy! In A Day at the Police Station, young readers will get an up-close look at police work—from solving crimes, to helping lost children and more! The fun, lively art will appeal to fans of Richard Scarry—and police officers—everywhere!
When Alice follows a white rabbit in a waistcoat down a hole, she finds herself in a mixed-up world where anything can happen! She meets a pipe-smoking caterpillar, a grinning cat, a Mad Hatter and the formidable Queen of Hearts.