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Aesop's Favorite Fables: More Than 130 Classic Fables for Children!
by Milo WinterRacehorse Publishing’s Children’s Classic Collections is a new series that offers readers timeless compilations of children’s literature. Handsomely packaged and affordable, this new series aims to revitalize these enchanting works and continue the tradition of sharing them with the next generation.Passed down for thousands of years, Aesop’s Fables is a collection of moral stories by the famed storyteller from ancient Greece. Reprinted and translated thousands of times over the past two millennia, this collection represents some of the most widely known and famous children’s literature. Many of these fables bestow human traits upon animal characters and place them in human situations to highlight desirable and less desirable traits. Their intent, through the telling of these tales, is to teach readers important moral lessons such as "Self-help is the best help” or "Do not attempt too much all at once.”Accompanied by beautiful color illustrations by renowned illustrator Milo Winter, this premiere collection of Aesop’s Favorite Fables is sure to ignite young imaginations and educate readers about virtue, kindness, integrity, problem-solving, happiness, and what it means to be human.
Afikoman, Where'd You Go?: A Passover Hide-and-Seek Adventure
by Rebecca Gardyn LevingtonHelp the children find the afikoman during their seder! It&’s a rambunctious Passover hide-and-seek story for fans of Where&’s Waldo? and The Gingerbread Man. This lively, funny picture book brings to life the Passover tradition of searching for the afikoman—literally. When the mischievous piece of matzoh runs and hides during the seder, all the kids in the family (and even the pet dog!) go hunting for it, through every room in the house. Readers can join the hunt and find the sneaky afikoman in each bright and busy scene while enjoying the playful rhyming text. And they&’re in for a surprise ending that&’s as delightful as this favorite part of Passover.
Afikomen
by Tziporah CohenIn this wordless time-travel adventure, three children at a Passover seder visit ancient Egypt to help baby Moses find his way safely to Pharaoh’s daughter. When a family settles at the table for Passover, their dog nabs the afikomen bag (containing matzah used for the seder) and dives under the tablecloth. The children follow him and find themselves transported to ancient Egypt. There, they see baby Moses’ mother and sister Miriam placing him in a reed basket. The baby’s journey down the Nile is hazardous — he encounters several obstacles along the way, including a wily crocodile. Thanks to the three children, he reaches his destination unharmed, with a piece of afikomen tucked into his basket. The children return to the seder table and, exhausted, fall asleep. But what are their parents to make of the grains of sand in the afikomen bag? Includes an author’s note about the meaning of the Passover holiday and about different afikomen traditions. Key Text Features author’s note explanation illustrations literary references panels sources wordless Correlates to the Common Core States Standards in English Language Arts: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.K.3 With prompting and support, identify characters, settings, and major events in a story. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.3 Describe characters, settings, and major events in a story, using key details. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.7 Use illustrations and details in a story to describe its characters, setting, or events.
Afraid of the Light: A Story about Facing Your Fears
by Albert StrasserA delightfully fun and rhythmic story about overcoming our fears and learning to try something new.Ditter Von Dapp is a quirky rabbit who is painfully afraid of the light. Having confined himself to a cozily dark cave to avoid his biggest fear, he is one day forced to light a candle in order to find a lost left shoe. Despite being afraid that the light "might drive me crazy or turn me to goo," Von Dapp slowly discovers just how wonderful light can be. In his newly illuminated world, he finds that a wise mouse had stolen his shoe to teach him a valuable lesson. With playful rhymes and incredibly rich illustrations, children and parents will delight in reading Ditter Von Dapp's journey. His realization that the light isn't something to be afraid of will help children learn to face their own fears--they just might open themselves up to a new world they never would have imagined and find a new friend in the process!
Africa (Earth's Continents)
by Mary LindeenEARTH'S CONTINENTS lets you begin exploring Earth's seven continents. Learn about each continent's land, people, animals, and cultures just by turning the pages! A very simple introduction to the geography, topography, flora, fauna, and people of Africa. Picture captions and descriptions present.
African (LyricPop)
by Peter ToshAn AALBC Recommended New Book! Included in Publishers Weekly's Children's Galleys to Grab at Winter Institute!A beautiful children's picture book featuring the lyrics of Peter Tosh's global classic celebrating children of African descent. So don't care where you come from As long as you're a black man, you're an African No mind your nationality You have got the identity of an AfricanAfrican is a children's book featuring lyrics by Peter Tosh and illustrations by Jamaican artist Rachel Moss. The song "African" by Peter Tosh was originally released in 1977 on his second solo record, Equal Rights. He wrote the song during a time of civil unrest in Jamaica as a reminder to all black people that they were part of the same community. The album is considered one of the most influential reggae works of all time. A key song from the classic 1970s era of reggaePeter Tosh was one of the founding members of the iconic reggae group the Wailers
Africville
by Shauntay GrantWinner of the Lillian Shepherd Memorial Award for Excellence in IllustrationFinalist for a Governor General’s Literary Award, Young People’s Literature – Illustrated BooksFinalist for a Ruth and Sylvia Schwartz Children’s Books AwardWhen a young girl visits the site of Africville, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, the stories she’s heard from her family come to mind. She imagines what the community was once like —the brightly painted houses nestled into the hillside, the field where boys played football, the pond where all the kids went rafting, the bountiful fishing, the huge bonfires. Coming out of her reverie, she visits the present-day park and the sundial where her great- grandmother’s name is carved in stone, and celebrates a summer day at the annual Africville Reunion/Festival.Africville was a vibrant Black community for more than 150 years. But even though its residents paid municipal taxes, they lived without running water, sewers, paved roads and police, fire-truck and ambulance services. Over time, the city located a slaughterhouse, a hospital for infectious disease, and even the city garbage dump nearby. In the 1960s, city officials decided to demolish the community, moving people out in city dump trucks and relocating them in public housing.Today, Africville has been replaced by a park, where former residents and their families gather each summer to remember their community.Key Text Featureshistorical contextreferencesCorrelates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts:CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.K.6With prompting and support, name the author and illustrator of a story and define the role of each in telling the story.CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.3Describe characters, settings, and major events in a story, using key details.CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.4Identify words and phrases in stories or poems that suggest feelings or appeal to the senses.CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.7Use illustrations and details in a story to describe its characters, setting, or events.
Afro Unicorn: A Magical Parade (Step into Reading)
by April ShowersThe Afro Unicorns are on parade! Magical, Unique, and Divine celebrate inclusivity and friendship as they bring all the Afro Unicorns together to celebrate the annual Festival of Crowns.The Festival of Crowns is one of the biggest gatherings of the year in Afronia, and everyone is excited to march in the big parade to celebrate.But when a last-minute problem puts the parade in jeopardy, the three best friends work together to find a solution. When Afro Unicorn creator April Showers realized that her favorite emoji—the unicorn!—was only available in white, she was inspired to create a more inclusive brand for children of color to celebrate how magical, unique, and divine they truly are. Don&’t miss the other books in the Afro Unicorn series—The Most Magical Time of the Year!Divine Makes a SplashWe Are Afro UnicornsYou Are a Unicorn! A Magical DayStep 1 Readers feature big type and easy words for children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired picture clues help children decode the story.
After Dark: Poems about Nocturnal Animals
by David L. HarrisonThis collection of twenty-two poems explores the fascinating lives of North American nocturnal animals.When the sun goes down, many animals come out. Crickets chirp their crickety song hoping to attract a mate. Cougars bury their leftovers for later, leaving few clues for others to follow. Armadillos emerge from their dens to dig for worms, leaving holes in the lawns they disturb. This collection of poetry from acclaimed children's author and poet David L. Harrison explores the lives of animals who are awake after dark. Stephanie Laberis's beautifully atmospheric illustrations will draw in readers, and extensive back matter offers more information about each animal.
After Squidnight
by Jonathan E. FenskeFrom the creator of the award-winning A Pig, a Fox, and a Box comes a sly, silly picture book about artistic squids that will get every reader giggling!Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor-winning author and illustrator Jonathan Fenske's appealing illustration style and clever text make this intriguing book a must-have for every young reader's shelf.When the clock strikes midnight, a squad of squids creeps out of the ocean--and over to your house! Their mission? To leave their inky mark by drawing on walls, the floor, and even your toys. This rhyming tale showcases a crew of creative creatures as they make art (or maybe just a mess) and leave you to deal with the consequences!
After the Dinosaurs: Mammoths and Fossil Mammals (I Can Read Level 2)
by Charlotte Lewis BrownAfter the age of the dinosaurs, strange and powerful mammals ruled the earth. . . . Paleontologist Charlotte Lewis Brown’s easy-to-read and fascinating descriptions of these ancient animals are brought to life in Phil Wilson’s detailed illustrations. Read about the largest mammal ever to walk on land, about a tiger with teeth longer than your hand, and about a horse the size of a dog! Mammals—some strange and some strangely familiar—ruled the earth after the dinosaurs. These compelling creatures are introduced to beginning readers by the team who created The Day the Dinosaurs Died. After the Dinosaurs is a Level Two I Can Read, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the engaging stories, longer sentences, and language play of Level Two books are proven to help kids take their next steps toward reading success.
Again and Again: A Novel
by Ellen BravoIf sexual shenanigans disqualified candidates for Congress, the U.S. would have no government. But what if the candidate was a pro-choice Republican supported by feminist groups—and a college rapist whose secret could be exposed by a leading women’s rights advocate? Again and Again tells the story of Deborah Borenstein—as an established women’s rights leader in 2010 Washington, DC, and as a college student, thirty years earlier, whose roommate is raped by a fellow student. The perpetrator is now a Senate candidate who has the backing of major feminist groups . . . which puts Deborah in a difficult position. Torn between her past and present, as the race goes on, Deborah finds herself tested as a wife, a mother, a feminist, and a friend.
Aggie Gets Lost (Aggie and Ben)
by Lori RiesAggie and Ben are back with a new boy-and-his-dog adventure told in three short chapters just right for early and beginning readers. Ben and Aggie are playing fetch in the park. But when Ben throws the ball too far, Aggie doesn't come back! Ben looks and looks, but he cannot find her. It is the worst day ever. Ben's sadness turns into determination as he retraces his steps, makes posters, and enlists other people to help turn Aggie from a lost pup a found one.Dormer's understated illustrations mixed with Ries' playful text tells the story of the special bond between a boy and his loyal, loveable dog. Young readers will delight in the continuing adventures of Aggie and Ben.
Agnes and the Hen (Agnes and Friends )
by Elle RowleyFollow Agnes the dog and Rosie the hen as they head down to the farm in this amusing picture book for children.This lighthearted story tells the tale of Agnes the Great Dane and Rosie the hen with an important underlying message. With Agne&’s help, Rosie discovers that staying true to herself might just be her greatest strength.Agnes and the Hen is an engaging tale for 3-5 year-olds, teaching an important message about how you can avoid following the crowd and embrace your true self. Children will have fun engaging in the bright and beautiful pages of this picture book and following story alongside vibrant illustrations of farm animals.Agnes and the Hen features:- 32 pages of adorable animal illustrations- Easy-to-follow text for little ones to engage with- An amusing storyline that teaches an important lessonThis heartwarming baby book makes the perfect bedtime story, as little ones follow Rosie the hen who likes to be different. Down on the farm the hens do everything together. They peck at their food in perfectly straight lines and sleep in a perfect row in their coop. All except one, that is: Rosie. Parents and children will enjoy following this fun story together, that teaches children to celebrate being different from everyone else. Agnes and the Hen is the perfect addition to an animal lover&’s book collection!At DK, we believe in the power of discovery.So why stop there? If you like Agnes and the Hen, then why not try the other picture book in the series? Agnes and the Sheep is the first book in the collection teaching children an important lesson that the grass isn&’t always greener on the other side.
Agnes and the Sheep
by Elle RowleyFollow Agnes the Great Dane in this charming picture book, who tries to keep three mischievous sheep out of troubleThis entertaining story tells the tale of a Great Dane called Agnes, who is left in charge of the farm and has to keep everything in order. But when three troublesome sheep want to escape the farm, can Agnes stop them? Agnes and the Sheep is an engaging tale for 3-5 year-olds, teaching an important message about how comparing yourself to others won&’t bring happiness. Children can engage in the bright and beautiful pages of this picture book and follow the amusing story alongside vibrant illustrations of farm animals.The heartwarming story of Agnes and the Sheep features:- 32 pages of charming animal illustrations- Easy-to-follow text for little ones to engage with- A real-life experience from Elle Rowley&’s life that inspired the plot- An amusing storyline that teaches an important lesson to little onesThis adorable baby book makes the perfect bedtime story, as little ones follow Fern, Flax, and Baa Baa the sheep who escape the farm to find the brightest, greenest plants they have ever seen…Parents and children can follow this fun story together, that teaches little ones that the grass isn&’t always greener on the other side. Agnes and the Sheep is the perfect addition to an animal lover&’s book collection!
Ahoy!
by Sophie BlackallJoin a child captain and parent first mate as they embark on a wild high seas adventure…all without leaving the living room! This imaginative romp of a picture book is filled with glorious illustrations from a beloved Caldecott Medalist and New York Times bestselling creator.Raise the mainsail! Batten the hatches! It's time to set sail…on the couch!There's a storm coming, and a child is ready to captain the ship. "Make haste and climb aboard," they call out to their parent, "before you're swept out to sea!" Sea? What sea? The parent is only trying to vacuum the rug. But the child is adamant. It's not a rug--it's the ocean. And that broom? It's the ship's mast. Soon enough, child and parent are both off on an imaginary nautical adventure!Here is a thoroughly engaging, hilarious picture book that celebrates the joys of playing make-believe--and hanging out with a parent!
Ahoy, Li'l Buccaneers!
by Mark IacolinaBuccaneers sail. Buccaneers steer. Buccaneers grumble, snarl, and sneer.Hardy har har! Calling all Lil Buccaneers to set sail on a fun adventure, filled with dancing, singing, sparring, and treasure hunting. Young swashbucklers and their pirate pals are guaranteed a mighty good time with this delightfully rip-roaring, rhyming book.
Ai & Aiko and the Little Curve
by Peter DrawBased on the viral, record-breaking, and award-winning Giphy sensation, this warm and heartfelt magical adventure stars a boy and his dog who learn that happiness is the most beautiful thing of all.Ai's self-portrait is wonderful, his grandfather says—it's just missing one little curve. What could that little curve be? Looks like it's time for Ai and his best friend, Aiko, to go on an adventure!With Ai's magical scarf turned into a paper plane, the two friends fly around searching for curves. A fluffy cloud? A colorful rainbow? A moving melody? None seem quite right. It's only when Ai is back home thinking about the happy times he had along the way that he discovers the most beautiful curve there is.In this fun and comfortingly sweet story, happiness is truly the most beautiful thing of all.
Aim High (Kids' Sports Stories)
by Shawn PryorFriends Kerry and Zack can't get enough of their favorite superhero, a bow-and-arrow-toting character named Brave Bowie. His magic arrows always save the day. But when the friends sign up for archery lessons, they soon learn that practice and hard work make real-life archers great in the sport, not cartoon tricks.
Airplanes
by Gail Saunders-Smith"Summary: In simple text and photographs, describes several different kinds of airplanes, including paper airplanes, biplanes, and jets."
Al Roker's Extreme Weather: Tornadoes, Typhoons, and Other Weather Phenomena
by Al RokerNew York Times bestselling author, award-winning meteorologist, and TodayShow co-anchor Al Roker explores extreme weather phenomena in his first book for kids. This middle grade book is an excellent choice for tween readers in grades 5 to 6, especially during homeschooling. It’s a fun way to keep your child entertained and engaged while not in the classroom. Dive deep into a world of fascinating weather with everyone’s favorite meteorologist, Al Roker!With this mesmerizing book that covers a wide range of topics, readers will learn about the conditions that generate unique weather occurrences like red sprites, thundersnow, and fogsicles.Surprising facts, colorful spreads, and captivating pictures will hook children and adults alike as they uncover the mysteries of extreme weather—some they never even knew existed!
Aladdin (Little Golden Book)
by Karen KreiderWhat do you get when you combine a magic lamp, a flying carpet, a beautiful princess, and a young man who wants to be a prince? Disney's Aladdin! All the fun and adventure of the hit movie is retold in the classic Little Golden Book. It's perfect for children ages 2 to 5, and available just in time for the film's Diamond Edition DVD and Blu-ray release in fall 2015.
Aladdin Deluxe Step into Reading (Step into Reading)
by RH DisneyJoin Aladdin and Princess Jasmine from Disney Aladdin in this Step 2 deluxe Step into Reading early reader!Aladdin, Princess Jasmine, and the Genie are coming to theaters in May 2019 with the live-action release of Disney Aladdin! This Step 2 deluxe Step into Reading leveled reader based on the classic tale is perfect for children ages 4 to 6. Step 2 readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. Step 2 is for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.Disney Aladdin is an animated classic featuring beloved characters, an award-winning soundtrack, and a timeless tale of love and adventure.
Alana's Cupcake Garden (Cupcake Diaries: The New Batch #4)
by Coco SimonAlana tries to bring her loved ones together in this fourth book in the Cupcake Diaries: The New Batch chapter book series, the little sister series to the bestselling Cupcake Diaries. Includes black and white illustrations throughout!Alana Wilson loves being in the Mini Cupcake Club and all her new friends at Fenton Street School. But she misses her old friends from her old school. Between her work in the club and helping her family with her two little brothers, she just doesn&’t have time to see them anymore. Worse yet, she just found out her grandmother&’s flower shop may have to close due to low sales. Her Grammy loves her shop, and it would break her heart to see it shut down. Can Alana find a way to bring her old and new friends together and save Grammy&’s flower shop?
Alaskan Night Before Christmas (The Night Before Christmas)
by Tricia BrownIt's Christmastime in Alaska, and Santa is preparing for another winter ride with his sackful of toys and his magical team of flying caribou. But one caribou named Kotz is tired of all the stories about Rudolph and reindeer pulling the sleigh. He alerts the press across the world, determined to get noticed by the media. However, when Santa stops for a rest at a zoo, Kotz meets Star, a reindeer who understands the true meaning of Christmas.With Santa's help, Kotz learns that sharing is more important than earning fame.