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Roses for Isabella
by Diana CohnStop and smell the roses of Ecuador with Isabella as she learns how treating farmworkers and Mother Earth fairly makes the world bloom! También disponible en español.Isabella loves to write, especially about the vibrant flowers her parents grow as farmworkers. When her teacher announces a school writing contest in honor of Pachamama, Mother Earth, Isabella decides to write about the rose farms where "pink, red, yellow, and orange roses grow in rows that go on forever." In sweet poems and journal entries, Isabella notes how her parents feel much better working at a new Fair Trade farm. This new farm takes a lot of steps to keep both farmworkers and the environment safe, like avoiding dangerous pesticides that make people, especially farmworkers, sick. With clear, joyful text by acclaimed author Diana Cohn, and captivating illustrations, Roses for Isabella introduces readers to the cultural traditions of Ecuador and the importance of making choices that support farmworkers and the environment. Award-winning illustrator Amy Córdova Boone presents Isabella's world in artwork as vibrant as her beloved flowers. Join Isabella in this celebration of farmworkers and the beautiful gifts we receive from Mother Earth!
Rosey Posey and the Perfectly Pink Radish: Bloomers Island Garden of Stories #2 (Bloomers Island #2)
by Courtney Carbone Cynthia WylieFollow young Rosey Posey in a magical, beautifully illustrated story as she attends boarding school on Bloomers Island to learn about gardening and growing her own vegetables. When Professor Sage announces the Very Very Veggie Challenge, Rosey isn&’t sure she wants to participate. But encouraged by headmaster Professor Sage and inspired by her favorite color, Rosey decides to grow a perfectly pink radish—in a perfectly pink pot on her perfectly pink windowsill! With patience and curiosity, she discovers just how fun and rewarding gardening can be, and not as hard as she thought!The Bloomers Island series brings to life the world of gardening and healthy-eating to young children in new and exciting ways.
Rosie Goes to Preschool
by Karen KatzWho better to offer advice to children facing the first day of preschool than the hugely popular, bestselling Karen Katz? It's the first day of preschool, and the narrator, Rosie, knows everything a new preschooler needs to know. Rosie introduces the reader to her cubby, her teacher, her reading circle, her music class, her lunch table, and more. With gentle, reassuring language and Katz's signature bold, bright, and sweet artwork, Rosie Goes to Preschool will surely be a hit among the legions of children who have grown up reading Katz's books. Now that these big boys and girls are ready to take their first big steps into school, Karen Katz is here to help.
Rosie Goes to Preschool: Read & Listen Edition
by Karen KatzWho better to offer advice to children facing the first day of preschool than the hugely popular, bestselling Karen Katz? It&’s the first day of preschool, and the narrator, Rosie, knows everything a new preschooler needs to know. Rosie introduces the reader to her cubby, her teacher, her reading circle, her music class, her lunch table, and more. With gentle, reassuring language and Katz&’s signature bold, bright, and sweet artwork, Rosie Goes to Preschool will surely be a hit among the legions of children who have grown up reading Katz&’s books. Now that these big boys and girls are ready to take their first big steps into school, Karen Katz is here to help.This Read & Listen edition contains audio narration.
Rosie Raccoon's Rock and Roll Raft (Animal Antics A to Z)
by Barbara deRubertisIt’s the Rocky River Raft Race, and Rosie Raccoon is rarin’ to go! Will her Rock and Roll Raft and some clever thinking get her through the Roller Coaster Rapids . . . and all the way to the finish line?
Rosie Revere's Big Project Book for Bold Engineers: 40+ Things to Invent, Draw, and Make (The Questioneers)
by Andrea BeatyWith more than 40 things to invent, draw, and make, featuring art from the beloved New York Times bestselling picture book Rosie Revere, Engineer, this activity book contains kid-friendly projects of all kinds and is the perfect gift for curious young readers! Soon enough children will be engineering whizzes just like Rosie, and along the way she’ll reassure them that failure, flops, mess-ups and cross-outs are part of the process. Do you like to make things? Dream up gadgets to improve your life and the lives of others? Then you are ready to join Rosie Revere and become a great engineer! Build a Solar Oven Make a Simple Catapult Design a Better Bicycle Collect “Engineer’s Treasure” And much more! Engineering is persevering, and this book is the perfect place for trying out, crossing out, and trying again. There is no better way to introduce would-be engineers to science and engineering than with their new best friend, Rosie. It’s fun for them and a great way for parents who want to get their kids excited about STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) in school. And now you can follow Rosie’s further adventures—with her friends Iggy Peck and Ada Twist—in the instant New York Times bestseller Rosie Revere and the Raucous Riveters, a chapter book starring The Questioneers! Don’t miss these STEM favorites! Rosie Revere, Engineer Iggy Peck, Architect Ada Twist, Scientist Iggy Peck’s Big Project Book for Amazing Architects Rosie Revere and the Raucous Riveters Ada Twist and the Perilous Pants Ada Twist’s Big Project Book for Stellar Scientists
Rosie Revere, Engineer
by David Roberts Andrea BeatyRosie Revere dreamed of becoming a great engineer. Where some people see rubbish, Rosie sees inspiration. Alone in her room at night, shy Rosie constructs great inventions from odds and ends. Hot dog dispensers, helium pants, python-repelling cheese hats: Rosie’s gizmos would astound—if she ever let anyone see them. <p><p> Afraid of failure, she hides them away under her bed. Until a fateful visit from her great-great-aunt Rose (AKA Rosie the Riveter!), who shows her that the first flop isn’t something to fear—it’s something to celebrate. And you can only truly fail, if you quit.
Rosie Runs
by Marika MaijalaSEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2023 KIDS&’ INDIE NEXT LIST SELECTIONA racing dog named Rosie escapes the track and bounds towards freedom in this panoramic heartwarming tale. For young readers who love people-watching, sniffing wild plants, racing in the wind, and other small joys of life.Rosie dreams of forests, meadows, hares, and freedom. Trapped at the racetrack, she sprints in endless circles – until one day, Rosie makes a fearless beeline to the enormous world beyond the track. Scared and a little excited too, Rosie runs through shadowy forests, a circus, a bustling train station, and even takes a quick dip alongside a ferry. She keeps running through small towns and whirling cities, observing the gentle, giddy moments of passersby. Readers will find peace in a private look at a man watering his plants, or a jolt of happiness at a long-snouted dog wearing a cap on a train. A book about taking in the wide world around you, Rosie Runs beckons young readers to rediscover their favorite hobbies and passions, and revel in the joy of playing and being among new friends.
Rosie Sprout's Time to Shine
by Patrice Barton Allison WortcheViolet runs the fastest, sings the highest, looks the fanciest, and talks the loudest. Everyone agrees that she's the best.Except Rosie. Rosie isn't fast, or loud, or fancy, but she's tired of hearing that Violet is the best. When their class grows pea plants, Rosie's and Violet's are the first to sprout! But Violet's is a little taller. So Rosie pushes some soil over Violet's sprout to slow it down. And for a moment, Rosie's plant is the best--but she feels terrible. And she feels even worse when she learns that Violet has the chicken pox.So for the next two weeks, Rosie waters her plant--and Violet's too. She turns them in the sun, and sings them quiet growing songs. And her teacher says that Rosie is the best gardener she's ever had. Definitely the best.This empathetic story captures every child's desire to be noticed and praised, and the subtle competitions that go on in a classroom. It's a book to swell every shy child's heart.From the Hardcover edition.
Rosie and the Pre-Loved Dress
by Leanne HatchA sweet picture book about a girl who finds a special dress at a thrift store and imagines who may have owned the dress before her.When Rosie finds the most beautiful yellow dress at her local thrift store, the first thing she notices when she brings it home is a name written on the tag: Mila. Rosie wonders if Mila liked any of the same things she did, and what amazing things Mila might have done in the dress. The dress makes Rosie feel like her best self--like she can do anything. But soon it&’s time to donate the dress so someone else can make their own memories with it. Letting it go is hard, but Rosie smiles when she wonders what the dress&’s next owner will do while wearing it…. The joy and wonder of recycled clothing is brought to life by Leanne Hatch's charming text and whimsical illustrations.
Rosie the Truffle Hound
by Jessie HartlandRosie the truffle hound finds a yummy solution to the problem of not being able to safely eat the delicious chocolate truffles her family sells.Rosie has a super sense of smell, even by dog standards. Unfortunately, one of the best smells comes from something dogs can&’t eat: the chocolate truffles her human family sells in their shop. Not one to settle, Rosie sets out to find a life that might suit her better, giving lots of occupations a whirl, but none pan out. Then she hears about a job as a truffle hound. It turns out there&’s another kind of truffle—the fungi kind, which grow wild underground—and they require a strong nose to sniff them out. Will Rosie finally find the perfect match for her unique talents? These truffles smell divine—so that sure would be a yummy solution!
Rosie's Walk
by Pat HutchinsRosie the chicken takes a stroll around the barn yard, while a fox is stealthily following her. But before he could catch Rosie, the fox is chased away by the bees stirred from the beehives when Rosie walks by oblivious to the danger behind her.
Rosita Cabeza de Margarita (Classic Seuss)
by Dr. Seuss¡Edición en rima del fascinante álbum ilustrado de Dr. Seuss acerca de la individualidad y la autoaceptación! De la misma alocada manera en que el Gato causa estragos en El Gato Ensombrerado, una florecita que brota en la cabeza de una niña desata una serie de disparatadas reacciones en este clásico de Dr. Seuss. Ideal para celebrar esas cualidades que nos hacen únicos, ¡este libro de tapa dura es un excelente regalo!Las ediciones rimadas y en español de los clásicos de Dr. Seuss publicadas por Random House brindan la maravillosa oportunidad de disfrutar de sus historias a más de treinta y ocho millones de personas hispanohablantes en Estados Unidos. Los lectores podrán divertirse con las ediciones en español de The Cat in the Hat (El Gato Ensombrerado); Green Eggs and Ham (Huevos verdes con jamón); One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish (Un pez, dos peces, pez rojo, pez azul); The Lorax (El Lórax); Oh, the Places You'll Go! (¡Oh, cuán lejos llegarás!); How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (¡Cómo el Grinch robó la Navidad!), y Horton Hears a Who! (¡Horton escucha a Quién!). Ideal tanto para leer en casa como en la escuela, estos libros han sido meticulosamente traducidos, respetando la rima, por autores y traductores latinoamericanos, y supervisados por Teresa Mlawer, reconocida y galardonada traductora durante más de cincuenta años. A rhymed Spanish edition of Dr. Seuss's charming picture book about individuality and self-acceptance!In the same zany way that the Cat wreaks havoc in The Cat in the Hat, a small flower that sprouts from the top of a young girl's head sets off a series of madcap reactions in this classic picture book by Dr. Seuss. An ideal choice for celebrating those qualities that make each of us unique, this unjacketed hardcover makes a great gift!Random House's rhymed Spanish-language editions of classic Dr. Seuss books make the joyful experience of reading Dr. Seuss books available for the more than 38 million people in the United States who speak Spanish. Readers can enjoy over 30 different classic Dr. Seuss titles including The Cat in the Hat (El Gato Ensombrerado); Green Eggs and Ham (Huevos verdes con jamón); One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish (Un pez dos peces pez rojo pez azul); The Lorax (El Lórax); Oh, the Places You'll Go! (¡Oh, cuán lejos llegarás!); How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (¡Cómo el Grinch robó la Navidad!); and Horton Hears a Who! (¡Horton escucha a Quién!). Perfect for home and classroom use, they are meticulously translated in rhyme by native Latin American Spanish speakers overseen by award-winning translator Teresa Mlawer.
Rostam's Picture-Day Pusteen
by Ryan Bani TahmasebBeing the new kid is hard. And wearing something that might seem odd to other kids is even harder.Rostam and Maman recently moved to the United States, and Baba is still working in Iran. Now it's picture day at school, and Rostam doesn't want to wear his pusteen. Even though Baba wore it when he was little, and it's beautiful and soft, Rostam worries that the other kids will think it's weird.But sometimes being brave means sharing your whole self with others.&“Distinctive in the way it models children who easily accept and celebrate cultural difference, this is a reassuring tale about sharing the things that make us unique.&”—Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow, award-winning children&’s book author of Mommy&’s Khimar and Your Name Is a Song
Rosy the Bumblebee (Roly and Friends #Vol. 2)
by Frances RodgersA delightful picture book that shows young readers how they can help the sweet bumblebees that like to visit gardens, parks, and outdoor spaces.Step outside and find out how you can help the adorable animals that like to visit parks, outdoor spaces, and gardens. Little ones will love following Rosy the Bumblebee as she flies around outside, finding wonderfully colorful flowers to feed on and a cozy corner to rest in after a long, hard day of exploring—and more importantly, collecting pollen! But with bumps along the way, she&’ll need your help. Will you volunteer as her little helper? This sweet picture book gently introduces young readers to the idea of animal conservation and protection. Bursting with fun trivia, little ones are shown just how unique bumblebees are, which makes them worth preserving. But with plenty of tips and tricks for how we can care for garden-dwelling friends like Rosy and keep them safe from the dangers they may face, no one is too young to start making a difference. Rosy the Bumblebee is the perfect gift for any small-animal lover, or budding environmentalist, and will inspire toddlers to discover so much of what is unseen outdoors.
Rotten Ralph
by Jack Gantos Nicole RubelRalph, a very, very nasty cat, finally sees the error of his ways -- or does he?
Rotten Ralph's Rotten Romance
by Jack Gantos Nicole RubelSarah wakes Ralph up with a great big kiss. "Happy Valentine's Day!" she says. Rotten Ralph hides under his pillow. Sarah is very excited to take Ralph to Petunia's Valentine's Day Party. But Ralph will do almost anything to avoid the party and drippy Valentine kisses!
Rotten Ralph's Show and Tell
by Jack Gantos Nicole RubelSarah takes Ralph to school so he can do his ABC's for show and tell, but as usual, the rotten cat refuses to cooperate.
Rotten Ralph's Trick or Treat
by Jack Gantos Nicole RubelSarah and Ralph are invited to a Halloween party, and the invitation says, "Come as the thing you love best." So Sarah and Ralph go as each other. But then Ralph starts to make trouble and Sarah gets blamed-Ralph's tricks are no treats for her!
Rotten Richie and the Ultimate Dare
by Patricia PolaccoSeems like Richie’s entire goal in life is to make Trisha’s impossible. Especially when he takes to teasing her about her beloved ballet class. Trisha knows how much work it takes to be good at ballet—much more than the stupid hockey Richie plays! So she challenges Richie to perform in her ballet recital, and Richie agrees, under one condition: Trisha has to join his hockey team for the big game!
Round Is a Tortilla
by John Parra Roseanne ThongIn this lively picture book, children discover a world of shapes all around them: rectangles are ice-cream carts and stone metates, triangles are slices of watermelon and quesadillas. Many of the featured objects are Latino in origin, and all are universal in appeal. With rich, boisterous illustrations, a fun-to-read rhyming text, and an informative glossary, this playful concept book will reinforce the shapes found in every child's day!
Round Is a Tortilla: A Book of Shapes (Multicultural Shapes And Colors Ser.)
by John Parra Roseanne Greenfield ThongIn this lively picture book, children discover a world of shapes all around them: rectangles are ice-cream carts and stone metates, triangles are slices of watermelon and quesadillas. Many of the featured objects are Latino in origin, and all are universal in appeal. With rich, boisterous illustrations, a fun-to-read rhyming text, and an informative glossary, this playful concept book will reinforce the shapes found in every child's day! Plus, this is the fixed format version, which will look almost identical to the print version. Additionally for devices that support audio, this ebook includes a read-along setting.
Round is a Mooncake: A Book of Shapes (Multicultural Shapes And Colors Ser.)
by Grace Lin Roseanne ThongA little girl's neighborhood becomes a discovery ground of things round, square and rectangular. Many of the objects are Asian in origin, other universal: round rice bowls and a found pebble, square dim sum and pizza boxes, rectangular Chinese lace and very special pencil case. Bright art accompanies this lively introduction to shapes and short glossary explains the cultural significance of the objects featured in the book. Plus, this is the fixed format version, which will look almost identical to the print version. Additionally for devices that support audio, this ebook includes a read-along setting.
Rover Throws a Party: Inspired by NASA's Curiosity on Mars
by Kristin L. GrayInspired by NASA's Curiosity rover, this is the story of a lonely Mars rover who plans the best birthday party in the solar system.It's Rover's anniversary on Mars! Time to celebrate by throwing the best party this planet has ever seen. Rover hands out invitations all over town, but it seems like he's the only one around. Will anyone come to the party, or will Rover be all alone on his big day? In 2013, NASA programmed their Curiosity rover to hum "Happy Birthday to You" in honor of its first year on Mars. Inspired by this anecdote, this is the tale of a lonely rover and his party, accompanied by fascinating Mars rover facts that help explain the real science behind the story. This fun birthday tale provides an accessible, kid-friendly look at one of NASA's coolest programs.