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Sonny Rollins Plays the Bridge
by Gary GolioJames Ransome's glorious art celebrates jazz icon Sonny Rollins and how he found an inspired spot to practice his saxophone when his neighbors complained.Sonny Rollins loved his saxophone. As a teenager, he was already playing with jazz stars and making a name for himself. But in 1959, at age twenty-nine, he took a break from performing—to work on being a better, not just famous, musician. Practicing in a city apartment didn&’t please the neighbors, so Sonny found a surprising alternative—the Williamsburg Bridge. There, with his head in the clouds and foghorns for company, Sonny could play to his heart&’s content and perfect his craft. It was a bold choice, for a bold young man and musician.Sonny&’s passion for music comes alive in jazzy text and vivid, evocative paintings of New York City. His story celebrates striving to be your very best self, an inspiration to music lovers young and old.
Sonya's Chickens
by Phoebe WahlA beautifully told story about love, loss and the circle of life. Warm, nostalgic illustrations capture the earthy feel of this book about a little girl's chicken who is stolen by a fox. Sonya raises her three chickens from the time they are tiny chicks. She feeds them, shelters them and loves them. Everywhere Sonya goes, her chicks are peeping at her heels. Under her care, the chicks grow into hens and even give Sonya a wonderful gift: an egg! One night, Sonya hears noises coming from the chicken coop and discovers that one of her hens has disappeared. Where did the hen go? What happened to her? When Sonya discovers the answers, she learns some important truths about the interconnectedness of nature and the true joys and sorrows of caring for another creature.
Sonya's Family (All Kinds of Families)
by Elliot RileyBook Features:• 24 pages, 8 inches x 8 inches• Ages 4-7, PreK-Grade 1 leveled readers• Simple, easy-to-read pages with vibrant illustrations• Features vocabulary and pre- and post-reading comprehension activities• Includes reading and teaching tipsThe Magic of Reading: Introduce your child to the magic of reading with Sonya’s Family. This 24-page Ready Reader book features colorful illustrations and short, simple language within an engaging story to practice early reading comprehension skills.Hands-On Reading Adventure: Sonya’s parents are divorced, so she spends time with each of them separately. Meet Sonya’s large family and find out what makes it so special. Features: More than just an engaging book about a divorce and co-parenting, this kids book also includes a vocabulary list, a picture glossary, reading and teaching tips, and fun, end-of-reading comprehension and extension activities.Leveled Books: This early reading book engages preschoolers through first graders with leveled text, vocabulary, colorful illustrations, and important, high-interest topics like family and divorce to promote essential early reading skills.Why Rourke Educational Media: Since 1980, Rourke Publishing Company has specialized in publishing engaging and diverse non-fiction and fiction books for children in a wide range of subjects that support reading success on a level that has no limits.
Sophie Learns to Be Brave
by Joan HalifaxA story for kids ages 4–8 about a young girl and her encounters with a dog that teaches her friendship, presence, loss, and bravery.This story follows a young girl named Sophie and a sweet old dog who cross paths in the midst of a storm. &“Breathing in, I am safe; breathing out, I am free,&” Sophie repeats again and again to remind herself and the "old one" to stay present and brave when feeling scared or unsettled. In helping each other through their fears, a deep kinship is formed that makes a lasting impact on Sophie&’s life.
Sophie la girafe: Colors (Sophie la Girafe)
by DKIntroducing a new series of eBooks for Sophie la girafe, the much-loved children's toy!All the colors of the rainbow come alive in Sophie la girafe: Colors. Packed with bright, lively pictures and large, simple text, this eBook will help your child learn to recognize objects and encourage talking and naming as you explore with Sophie la girafe.Lazare the Cat, Margot the Turtle, and the rest of Sophie la girafe's friends are waiting to be found in this colorful eBook. See who is hiding behind the blue blanket, the green boat, the purple flower, and more with Sophie la girafe: Colors.Introduce your baby to colors and help young minds develop with Sophie la girafe!
Sophie la girafe: Let's Get Counting! (Sophie la Girafe)
by DKIntroducing a new series of eBooks for Sophie la girafe, the much-loved children's toy!Sophie la girafe: Let's Get Counting! introduces babies to the world of numbers and counting with their favorite friend, Sophie la girafe.Filled with bright, playful images of Sophie and her pals, Sophie la girafe: Let's Get Counting! is ideal for encouraging early word and number recognition in young children. Count sweet cupcakes, cherries, ladybugs, and much more with Sophie la girafe in this delightful eBook. Introduce your baby to numbers and help develop their imaginations with Sophie la girafe!
Sophie la girafe: Peekaboo ABC (Sophie la Girafe)
by DKLearn your alphabet with Sophie! Teach your child all about letters through colorful and familiar objects, from apples to tigers to zebras--with peekaboo surprises to keep your little one's attention!
Sophie la girafe: Peekaboo Sophie! (Sophie la Girafe)
by DKIntroducing a new series of eBooks for Sophie la girafe, the much-loved children's toy!Help Sophie la girafe find her friends hiding in the pages of this all-new eBook. Gabin the Bear, Josephine the Mouse, Kiwi the Bird, and many more of Sophie la girafe's friends are waiting to be found in Sophie la girafe: Peekaboo Sophie! Featuring simple text that encourages parent-child interaction, Sophie la girafe: Peekaboo Sophie! is the perfect eBook to develop imagination, thinking, and memory skills.
Sophie la girafe: Pop-Up Peekaboo Sophie! (Sophie la Girafe)
by DKSophie: Pop-up Peekaboo! is a fun book for little ones who love the best-selling teether, Sophie the Giraffe. Babies and toddlers will enjoy playing peekaboo with Sophie and her friends in this DK picture book.
Sophie la girafe: Pop-Up Peekaboo! (Sophie la Girafe)
by DKYou're invited to Sophie's birthday party! Join Sophie and her friends Josephine, Gabin, Lazare, Margot, and Kiwi as they celebrate with balloons, cake, party hats, presents, and more! There are also peekaboo surprises to keep your little one's attention!
Sophie la girafe: Sophie and Friends (Sophie la Girafe)
by DKLearn all about Sophie La Girafe and her five special friends in this book. Your baby will love meeting Sophie the Giraffe and all the characters from the Sophie baby toys range in Sophie La Girafe and Friends. This gentle story introduces your child to Sophie's five little friends, Lazare the cat, Kiwi the bird, Margot the turtle, Josephine the mouse, and Gabin the bear. You can explore Sophie's house and discover all the things Sophie and her friends love to do. Play games in the living room, cook in the kitchen, pick fruit in the garden, and pile on the bed for story time!
Sophie la girafe: Sophie's Busy Day (Sophie la Girafe)
by DKIntroducing a new series of eBooks for Sophie la girafe, the much-loved children's toy!Your baby will love exploring the world of adorable Sophie and her friends in this Sophie la girafe eBook, Sophie la girafe: Sophie's Busy Day. Join Sophie la girafe on her busy day as she cleans up her toys, picks apples, takes a trip to the store, and much more! Let young minds explore and imaginations develop as your baby follows Sophie la girafe and friends in this all-new adventure.Sophie la girafe: Sophie's Busy Day is perfect for reading together.
Sophie's Squash (Sophie's Squash)
by Pat Zietlow MillerKids will love this playful story of of a unique fall friendship between a girl . . . and her squash! On a trip to the farmers' market with her parents, Sophie chooses a squash, but instead of letting her mom cook it, she names it Bernice. From then on, Sophie brings Bernice everywhere, despite her parents' gentle warnings that Bernice will begin to rot. As winter nears, Sophie does start to notice changes.... What's a girl to do when the squash she loves is in trouble? The recipient of four starred reviews, an Ezra Jack Keats New Writer Honor, and a Charlotte Zolotow Honor, Sophie's Squash will be a fresh addition to any collection of autumn books.
Sophie's Squash Go to School (Sophie's Squash)
by Pat Zietlow MillerThis charming sequel to the beloved Sophie&’s Squash is the perfect antidote to the back-to-school jitters! Sophie goes to school for the first time and has no interest in making friends that aren&’t squash. Here&’s a gently humorous read-aloud that proves that making friends, just like growing squash, takes time. On Sophie&’s first day of school, nobody appreciates her two best friends, Bonnie and Baxter, baby squash that she grew in her garden. Even worse, one classmate, Steven Green, won&’t leave Sophie alone. He sits by her at circle time. He plays near her during recess. And he breathes on her while she paints. Steven just wants to be friends, but Sophie isn&’t interested. Still, Sophie knows that her squash friends won&’t last forever. Maybe it would be nice to have some human friends after all. . . .
Sorry (Really Sorry)
by Joanna Cotler* "Clever, funny, and true--really."-- Kirkus Reviews (starred review)* "The animals, rendered expressively by Bliss, learn what kids already know and adults too easily forget: the capacity to say "I'm sorry"--and mean it--is no small thing."--PW (starred review)A sweet and thoughtful picture book about how one act of kindness can change the world, written by publishing legend Joanna Cotler and illustrated by New York Times bestseller Harry Bliss.Cow was in a nasty mood. When Duck came along Cow kicked mud in her face."Why'd you do that?" asked Duck."I felt like it," said Cow. "And I'm not sorry."Little did Cow know that her bad mood would spread to the whole farm. But it does when Cow passes her anger along to Duck who takes it out on Frog who is mean to Bird who upsets Goat who bothers Pig. Until good-hearted Dog turns things around by showing kindness to Pig, turning not sorry into sorry (really sorry). But will that be enough to mend all of the hurt feelings on the farm? With a charming text by Joanna Cotler and beautiful artwork by New York Times bestseller Harry Bliss, this is a picture book about the power of reactivity and how to diffuse it with love. Being sorry (really sorry) can make a world of difference and make your world different too.Praise for Sorry (Really Sorry):"Funny and touching and had a nice, rhythmic feel to it that I think would work well in storytime." --Jean Little Library
Sorry, Grown-Ups, You Can't Go to School! (Growing with Buddy #2)
by Christina GeistThis fun role-reversal picture book will help reluctant students get excited to go back to school!It's just another school morning...until Mom, Dad, Grandma, and even Bow-wow the dog BEG the kids to let them come to school, too! Dad can tie his own shoes--why can't he come? Mom is all ready with her brand-new backpack--she's allowed, right? No! Only kids and teachers! Christina Geist's warm, interactive story is the perfect tool for parents of kids who are reluctant or nervous about going to school. The fun refrain--"Sorry, grown-ups! You can't go to school! Only kids and teachers! Only kids and teachers!"--brilliantly paints school as something exclusive and desirable...which kids can access! Tim Bowers's lively illustrations enhance the fun and heighten the hilarity. This is sure to be a back-to-school classic in many families and classrooms!
Soul Little Golden Book (Little Golden Book)
by Golden BooksThis Little Golden Book is based on Disney/Pixar's Soul--streaming on Disney+ December 25, 2020!Ever wonder where your passion, your dreams, and your interests come from? What is it that makes you . . . YOU? In 2020, Pixar Animation Studios takes you on a journey from the streets of New York City to the cosmic realms to discover the answers to life's most important questions. Disney/Pixar Soul is directed by two-time Academy Award® winner Pete Docter (Up, Inside Out) and produced by Academy Award® nominee Dana Murray (Lou short). This Little Golden Book retelling is perfect for girls and boys ages 2 to 5, as well as Disney Little Golden Book collectors of all ages!
Soumchi: A Tale of Love and Adventure
by Amos Oz Quint Buchholz Penelope FarmerWhen Soumchi, an eleven-year-old boy growing up in British-occupied Jerusalem just after World War II, receives a bicycle as a gift from his Uncle Zemach, he is overjoyed--even if it is a girl's bicycle. Ignoring the taunts of other boys in his neighborhood, he dreams of riding far away from them, out of the city and across the desert, toward the heart of Africa. But first he wants to show his new prize to his friend Aldo. In the tradition of such memorable characters as Huckleberry Finn and Holden Caulfield, Amos Oz's Soumchi is fresh, funny, and always engaging.
Sound: Shhh . . . Bang . . . POP . . . BOOM!
by Romana Romanyshyn Andriy LesivWhat does sound look like? &“Comprehensively describes [sound&’s] qualities, sources, and uses . . . A joyful moment of reflection on our noisy, cacophonous world.&” —School Library Journal Informative and endlessly fascinating, this book makes visible that which we otherwise only hear and feel as vibrations: SOUND. Authors and artists Romana Romanyshyn and Andriy Lesiv achieve a remarkable fusion of a scientific exploration of the phenomenon of sound with a philosophic reflection on its nature that will appeal to inquisitive children looking to learn more about science and how our bodies work. Stunning infographics provoke the reader to listen, learn, and think. Whether it&’s hearing noise, music, speech—or silence—no one will come away from these pages without experiencing sound with new ears and a fresh understanding. Winner (with its companion volume, Sight), Bologna Ragazzi Award, Best Nonfiction Book of the Year &“This attention-grabbing informational book starts with a bang: a rapid-fire tour of all things sound. Chock-full of whimsical infographics . . . A quiet meditation on hearing, listening, silence, communication, and understanding.&” —The Horn Book Magazine &“This vibrant picture book is particularly wonderful when the text focuses on music and melody; the music of life is everywhere, from speech to nature, from trombones to gramophones, from rumbling bellies to crying babies. The absence of sound is explored as well—communicating in sign language, meditating, or simply being present in quiet moments with loved ones. . . . A great discussion-starter for elementary school children.&” —School Library Journal &“A compelling foray into the many aspects of sound.&” —Publishers Weekly
Sound: Shhh . . . Bang . . . POP . . . BOOM!
by Romana Romanyshyn Andriy LesivWhat does sound look like? &“Comprehensively describes [sound&’s] qualities, sources, and uses . . . A joyful moment of reflection on our noisy, cacophonous world.&” —School Library Journal Informative and endlessly fascinating, this book makes visible that which we otherwise only hear and feel as vibrations: SOUND. Authors and artists Romana Romanyshyn and Andriy Lesiv achieve a remarkable fusion of a scientific exploration of the phenomenon of sound with a philosophic reflection on its nature that will appeal to inquisitive children looking to learn more about science and how our bodies work. Stunning infographics provoke the reader to listen, learn, and think. Whether it&’s hearing noise, music, speech—or silence—no one will come away from these pages without experiencing sound with new ears and a fresh understanding. Winner (with its companion volume, Sight), Bologna Ragazzi Award, Best Nonfiction Book of the Year &“This attention-grabbing informational book starts with a bang: a rapid-fire tour of all things sound. Chock-full of whimsical infographics . . . A quiet meditation on hearing, listening, silence, communication, and understanding.&” —The Horn Book Magazine &“This vibrant picture book is particularly wonderful when the text focuses on music and melody; the music of life is everywhere, from speech to nature, from trombones to gramophones, from rumbling bellies to crying babies. The absence of sound is explored as well—communicating in sign language, meditating, or simply being present in quiet moments with loved ones. . . . A great discussion-starter for elementary school children.&” —School Library Journal &“A compelling foray into the many aspects of sound.&” —Publishers Weekly
Sounds All Around (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 1)
by Wendy PfefferRead and find out about people and animals use different kinds of sounds to communicate in this colorfully illustrated nonfiction picture book.Sounds are all around us. Clap your hands, snap your fingers: You’re making sounds. With colorful illustrations from Anna Chernyshova and engaging text from Wendy Pfeffer, Sounds All Around is a fascinating look into how sound works.This is a clear and appealing science book for early elementary age kids, both at home and in the classroom. It includes a find out more section with additional and updated experiments, such as finding out how sound travels through water. Both the text and the artwork were vetted by Dr. Agnieszka Roginska, Professor of Music Technology at NYU.This is a Level 1 Let's-Read-and-Find-Out, which means the book explores introductory concepts perfect for children in the primary grades. The 100+ titles in this leading nonfiction series are:hands-on and visualacclaimed and trustedgreat for classroomsTop 10 reasons to love LRFOs:Entertain and educate at the same timeHave appealing, child-centered topicsDevelopmentally appropriate for emerging readersFocused; answering questions instead of using survey approachEmploy engaging picture book quality illustrationsUse simple charts and graphics to improve visual literacy skillsFeature hands-on activities to engage young scientistsMeet national science education standardsWritten/illustrated by award-winning authors/illustrators & vetted by an expert in the fieldOver 130 titles in print, meeting a wide range of kids' scientific interestsBooks in this series support the Common Core Learning Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) standards. Let's-Read-and-Find-Out is the winner of the American Association for the Advancement of Science/Subaru Science Books & Films Prize for Outstanding Science Series.
Sounds Like School Spirit
by Meg FlemingThe ultimate back-to-school ode, this interactive, cheer-filled picture book joyfully celebrates the community we build at schoolThey have spirit, yes they do! Follow kids from circle time to the lunch line in this lively, rhyming picture book that perfectly matches the high energy of a new classroom. With a call and response like "We say ALPHA, you say BET," built into the text, kids will love reading and cheering along.
Soup for One
by Ethan LongShoo, fly, shoo! One little fly thinks he’s getting a big bowl of hot soup all to himself. Little does he know, interlopers wait around every corner.<P><P> Help him to count the unwelcome pals that join him for lunch—one after another after another—up to ten! Who will get the last slurp of soup? Does the ravenous chef have a chance against ten hungry flies? Or will the sneaky spider hiding on every page be the one to triumph?
Soñadores
by Yuyi MoralesYuyi Morales, artista galardonada con la Mención de Honor Caldecott y cinco veces ganadora del Premio Pura Belpré, cuenta su historia como inmigrante en este libro ilustrado tributo al poder transformador de la esperanza... y de la lectura. En 1994, Yuyi Morales dejó su hogar en Xalapa, México, para emigrar a Estados Unidos con su hijo pequeño. Aunque dejó atrás casi todas sus pertenencias, no llegó con las manos vacías.Trajo consigo su fortaleza, su trabajo, su pasión, sus esperanzas y sueños... y sus historias. El nuevo y magnífico libro de Yuyi Morales, Soñadores, se centra en la búsqueda por encontrar un hogar en un nuevo lugar. El trayecto de Yuyi y su hijo Kelly no fue fácil, ya que ella no hablaba inglés en esa época. Pero, juntos, descubrieron un lugar desconocido e increíble: la biblioteca pública. Allí, libro a libro, descifraron la lengua de esta nueva tierra y formaron en ella su hogar.Soñadores es un homenaje a los migrantes y a todo lo que traen con ellos, y aportan, cuando dejan sus países. Es una historia de familia. Una historia que nos recuerda que todos somos soñadores que llevamos nuestros propios regalos donde quiera que vayamos. Bella y poderosa en todo momento, pero especialmente de una urgente premura hoy en día en que el futuro de los dreamers es incierto, esta es una historia actual y eterna.El poético texto se complementa con unas espléndidas ilustraciones llenas de detalle y simbolismo. Incluye un ensayo autobiográfico sobre la experiencia de Yuyi, una bibliografía de los libros que la han inspirado (y la siguen inspirando) y una descripción de las bellas imágenes, texturas y recuerdos que utilizó para la creación de este libro.También disponible la edición en inglés, Dreamers.
Space Cadet
by Liz W Garcia Astrid Carlen-HelmerBased on the hilarious Amazon Original movie starring Emma Roberts, this is a feel-good comedy about chasing your dreams—no matter how far they may lead you. Since she was a kid, whip-smart self-starter Rex Simpson has always dreamed of outer space. The biggest champion of her starry aspirations had been her mother, but after her mother's death, Rex&’s life remained decidedly more earthbound. But enough is enough. She refuses to let her limited education and complete lack of scientific expertise hold her back any longer. With the enthusiastic encouragement of her best friend, she applies for NASA&’s astronaut training program—and gets in. Rex makes both fast friends and bitter enemies with her fellow astronaut candidates (or AsCans), and her instincts, quick wits, and moxie instantly make her a top trainee. But with program administrators closing in on Rex&’s true identity, can Rex prove that an ex-bartender and sometimes alligator wrestler may just be what NASA needs?