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Wee Little Bunny (Wee Little Ser.)
by Lauren ThompsonSettle down with Little Bunny in this board book edition of his hop-along adventures.Little Bunny just can’t sit still. It’s not that he doesn’t want to hear the tortoise’s story or play with the fox. He just can’t seem to stay in one place long before he has to hop, hop, hop off and play. The only person who can get him to calm down is his mama, and when she does, he gets to tell her all about his busy day!This sturdy board book edition is perfect for even the youngest of readers!
The Weber Street Wonder Work Crew
by Maxwell NewhouseFor some families, part-time jobs for children are a way to impart all kinds of skills and experience. For others, it&’s a matter of necessity if kids want spending money. Maxwell Newhouse, who is a plumber as well as an author and artist, understands this. The Weber Street Wonder Work Crew is a group of kids who have lots to offer their neighbors: from babysitting cranky toddlers to lending a hand in a garden, washing windows, and even helping an elderly lady who needs support to keep up with her friends online.Lively folk-style paintings work with a simple text to inspire kids to take part in their own communities.
The Weather's Bet
by Ed Young*"Awe-inspiring artwork as powerful as any force of nature."--Kirkus Reviews (starred review)From Caldecott Medalist Ed Young comes a picture book retelling of Aesop's fable The Wind and the Sun. Once upon the sky, there were three powers--the Wind, the Rain, and the Sun--each claiming to be the mightier than the others. One day, the powers came upon a shepherd girl fast asleep upon a hill, so they made a bet to see who could make her take her cap off. Who will be the strongest of them all?Rendered in exquisite mixed-media collage, Caldecott Medalist Ed Young's gorgeous and deeply poignant retelling of the well-known Aesop's fable The Wind and the Sun, proves that sometimes gentle persuasion and kindness are the best virtues of all.Praise for The Weather's Bet:"Lyrical and profound." --School Library Journal"A good classroom readaloud."--Publishers Weekly
Weather Words and What They Mean (New Edition)
by Gail GibbonsA perfect introduction to how we talk and think about the weather.Everyone talks about the weather, but what does it all mean? In clear, accessible language, Gail Gibbons introduces many common terms--like moisture, air pressure, and temperature--and their definitions. Simple, kid-friendly text explains the origins of fog, clouds, frost, thunderstorms, snow, fronts, hurricanes, reinforcing the explanations with clear, well-labeled drawings and diagrams. Newly revised, this edition of Weather Words and What They Mean has been vetted by an expert from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association. Best of all, the book features a fun list of weird weather facts!
Weather Fairies #7: Hayley the Rain Fairy (Weather Fairies #7)
by Georgie Ripper Daisy MeadowsThe Weather Fairies have lost their magical feathers! Rachel and Kirsty search for one in each Weather Fairies book. Read all seven books to help bring the weather back to Fairyland!<P> Fairyland is home to the seven Weather Fairies! Along with Doodle the rooster and his magical feathers, they bring all of the weather to Fairyland. But when evil Jack Frost and his goblins steal the feathers, the weather turns wacky. It's up to the Weather Fairies to fix it -- fast!<P> Rachel and Kirsty have only one magic feather left to find, and it belongs to Hayley the Rain Fairy. But with a flood in full flow, will they ever reach it?<P> Find the final feather in this book and fix the weather in Fairyland!
Weather Fairies #6: Storm the Lightning Fairy (Weather Fairies #6)
by Georgie Ripper Daisy MeadowsThe Weather Fairies have lost their magical feathers! Rachel and Kirsty search for one in each Weather Fairies book. Read all seven books to help bring the weather back to Fairyland!<P> Fairyland is home to the seven Weather Fairies! Along with Doodle the rooster and his magical feathers, they bring all of the weather to Fairyland. But when evil Jack Frost and his goblins steal the feathers, the weather turns wacky. It's up to the Weather Fairies to fix it -- fast!<P> A loose lightning bolt could cause terrible trouble in Wetherbury! Can Storm the Lightning Fairy find her magic feather and get things under control -- before it's too late?<P> Find one feather in each book and fix the weather in Fairyland!
Weather Fairies #5: Evie the Mist Fairy (Weather Fairies #5)
by Georgie Ripper Daisy MeadowsThe Weather Fairies have lost their magical feathers! Rachel and Kirsty search for one in each Weather Fairies book. Read all seven books to help bring the weather back to Fairyland!<P> Fairyland is home to the seven Weather Fairies! They use magical feathers to bring all of the weather to Fairyland. But when the feathers disappear, the weather turns wacky. The Weather Fairies must fix it -- fast! <P> Evie the Mist Fairy has lost her Mist Feather. Now she's trapped in the shadowy forest! Can Rachel and Kirsty find their way through the fog to help her?<P> Find one feather in each book and fix the weather in Fairyland!
Weather Fairies #4: Goldie the Sunshine Fairy (Weather Fairies #4)
by Georgie Ripper Daisy MeadowsThe Weather Fairies have lost their magical feathers! Rachel and Kirsty search for one in each Weather Fairies book. Read all seven books to help bring the weather back to Fairyland!<P> Fairyland is home to the seven Weather Fairies! They use magical feathers to bring all of the weather to Fairyland. But when the feathers disappear, the weather turns wacky. The Weather Fairies must fix it -- fast! <P> Goldie the Sunshine Fairy's magic feather has disappeared. Now Wetherbury is so hot and sunny that the cornfields are turning into popcorn. What a mess!<P> Find one feather in each book and fix the weather in Fairyland!
Weather Fairies #3: Pearl the Cloud Fairy (Weather Fairies #3)
by Georgie Ripper Daisy MeadowsThe Weather Fairies have lost their magical feathers! Rachel and Kirsty search for one in each Weather Fairies book. Read all seven books to help bring the weather back to Fairyland!<P> Fairyland is home to the seven Weather Fairies! With the help of Doodle the rooster and his magical feathers, they bring all of the weather to Fairyland. But when evil Jack Frost and his goblins steal the feathers, the weather turns wacky. It's up to the Weather Fairies to fix it -- fast!<P> When everyone in Wetherbury becomes gloomy, Rachel and Kirsty think the cloud feather might be to blame. Can Pearl the Cloud Fairy help the girls find it? Or is Pearl down in the dumps, too?<P> Find one feather in each book and fix the weather in Fairyland!
Weather Fairies #2: Abigail the Breeze Fairy (Weather Fairies #2)
by Georgie Ripper Daisy MeadowsThe Weather Fairies have lost their magical feathers! Rachel and Kirsty search for one in each Weather Fairies book. Read all seven books to help bring the weather back to Fairyland!<P> Fairyland is home to the seven Weather Fairies! They use magical feathers to bring all of the weather to Fairyland. But when the feathers disappear, the weather turns wacky. The Weather Fairies must fix it -- fast! <P> Abigail the Breeze Fairy's magic feather is missing. Suddenly, the Summer Festival turns into a windy mess!<P> Find one feather in each book and fix the weather in Fairyland!
Weather Fairies #1: Crystal the Snow Fairy (Weather Fairies #1)
by Georgie Ripper Daisy MeadowsThe Weather Fairies have lost their magical feathers! Rachel and Kirsty search for one in each Weather Fairies book. Read all seven books to help bring the weather back to Fairyland!<P> Fairyland is home to the seven Weather Fairies! They use magical feathers to bring all of the weather to Fairyland. But when the feathers disappear, the weather turns wacky. The Weather Fairies must fix it -- fast! <P> In this book, Crystal the Snow Fairy has lost her magic feather. Now it's snowing in summer! <P> Find one feather in each book and fix the weather in Fairyland!
Weather Any Storm
by Vanessa Zuisei GoddardA playful rhyming meditation story to help kids ages 4-8 be captains of their own ships and navigate emotional highs and lows. Learn to breathe through storms of emotions in this nautical meditation adventure. Whether you&’re grouchy or grumpy, gloomy or grey, the Wildering Billies cannot get their way. They yell and they shout and they cry and they weep but your breath holds you steady way down in the deep. When sailing through the open seas of life, the waters are not always calm. From out of nowhere waves of stress, worry, and anxiety—here personified as wild and furry creatures called the Wildering Billies—can rock our boat. Step by step, this story shows us how to calm the dreaded and colorful Billies, showing that their ruckus is no match for the stillness and quiet we can cultivate through meditation. By imagining ourselves as ships floating in the sea of our minds and anchored by our breath, we can learn to ride through the storms of life to smoother waters. Inspired by her decades of Zen practice and work with children, Zuisei has created this delightful introduction to the world of meditation. The book ends with a helpful recap of the steps Stop, Imagine, Breathe, and Anchor, so kids can remember how to tame the Billies whenever emotions are overwhelming, sending them on their way.
Weather and the Seasons (Projects to Make and Do)
by DKNature-loving and crafty 3-5 year olds will love learning all about weather in this charming crafty science book.From sun and snow, to thunder and lightning, children will find out what goes on up in the sky, and why. They'll discover simple answers to difficult questions: What makes a rainbow? Why do the seasons change? With vibrant photography and playful illustrations, Weather and the Seasons introduces geography in a way that's fun and accessible to early learners. Then they can get creative and explore weather and seasons further with simple hands-on crafts and activities, bringing the information to life. Children will love making an ice suncatcher and seeing how it melts, or making their own weather vane to check wind direction. Amazing facts combined with fun activities reinforce information while also boosting memory, brain development, and dexterity.
Weather (National Geographic Readers)
by Kristin Baird RattiniNIMAC-sourced textbook <P><P>What causes thunder and lightning? How do different clouds form? What makes a tornado twist? Kids will discover the answers to these questions and more in this colorful, photo-packed book. In this inviting and entertaining format, kids will discover what causes the weather they experience every day. This level 1 reader is written in an easy-to-grasp style to encourage the meteorologists of tomorrow!
Wear Your Mask, Baby Shark (Baby Shark)
by John John BajetSing and dance along with Baby Shark, in this catchy tune all about staying healthy and wearing a mask!Sing, dance, and read along as Baby Shark and the whole shark family highlight the importance of mask wearing! Join Baby Shark and his underwater friends as they go on fun adventures all around town, from the soccer game to the grocery store and fun on the playground, staying safe and wearing masks all the way. A fun tool for kids and caregivers alike, this story is an approachable, reassuring way to talk about mask-wearing while singing along to your little one's favorite song. Featuring fun dance moves, an irresistibly catchy tune, and mask-wearing tips from Baby Shark himself, this book is a must-have for every home!
We Will Not Be Silent: The White Rose Student Resistance Movement That Defied Adolf Hitler (Jane Addams Honor)
by Russell Freedman"Among the wealth of good Holocaust literature available, Freedman's volume stands out for its focus and concision, effectively placing the White Rose in its historical context, telling the story of Nazi Germany without losing the focus on the White Rose, and doing so in just over 100 pages." (Kirkus starred review)In his signature eloquent prose, backed up by thorough research, Newbery medalist and nonfiction master Russell Freedman tells the story of Austrian-born Hans Scholl and his sister Sophie. They belonged to Hitler Youth as young children, but began to doubt the Nazi regime.As older students, the Scholls and a few friends formed the White Rose, a campaign of active resistance to Hitler and the Nazis. Risking imprisonment or even execution, the White Rose members distributed leaflets urging Germans to defy the Nazi government.Their belief that freedom was worth dying for will inspire young readers to stand up for what they believe in. Archival photographs and prints, source notes, bibliography, index.A Sibert Honor Book
We Will Find Your Hat!: A Conundrum! (An Archie & Reddie Book #2)
by Candy JamesElephant & Piggie meets Narwhal and Jelly in this hilarious new early-reader graphic novel series about Archie & Reddie, two fox friends who have wild fun! In this second book, Reddie is all set to go to a party, but Archie can&’t leave without his favorite hat—so they must search through his silliest belongings to find it! When Reddie comes over to Archie&’s house excited to go to the big Hat Day party, she is surprised to learn that he can&’t make it. He has lost his favorite hat! Luckily, when it comes to finding things (and hats), two heads are always better than one! So Archie and Reddie set about trying to locate it. The only problem is Archie&’s home is a little messy. And Reddie has no idea what this hat looks like. And, oh, Archie also has dozens and dozens of them to sort through! Will they ever find Archie&’s favorite hat, or are they going to have to miss the party? It&’s quite the conundrum, but you can read to find out what happens!
We Who Produce Pearls: An Anthem for Asian America
by Joanna HoFrom the New York Times bestselling and award-winning author, Joanna Ho, comes an uplifting call to action that highlights Asian American history, paired with vibrant and colorful illustrations by artist and activist, Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya.In Joanna Ho’s true classic style, she creates a poetic ode that celebrates Asian American communities and their history. We Who Produce Pearls, is an anthem for Asian America that celebrates the richness and diversity within the Asian American identity and serves as a reminder of our self worth, our legacy and most of all, our destiny. Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya’s signature bright and bold palette brings to light the strength and power within us all, creating a mesmerizing, stunning, and magical masterpiece that proves how we can shape our pain and struggle into one of joy and power. Together, Joanna and Amanda remind readers to rise up, speak out, and step into power.
We Share This Earth: A Community Book (Community Books)
by Dan SaksA rhyming, heartfelt celebration of the worldwide community and the vital role it plays in young children&’s lives.This formative board book is an appreciation of our global community and the many ways in which it helps develop empathy, compassion, and collective responsibility. Specific examples of shared community are depicted across twelve countries, inviting young readers to connect with and acknowledge the importance of caring about and for one another, and the Earth we share.
We Shall Overcome
by Bryan CollierA celebration of the gospel anthem and Civil Rights protest song "We Shall Overcome," masterfully brought to life by Caldecott Honor recipient and a nine-time Coretta Scott King Award winner Bryan Collier."We Shall Overcome" is one of the most recognizable anthems of the Civil Rights movement, widely performed at protests and rallies to promote nonviolent civil rights activism. Now, these inspirational, empowering, legendary lyrics are brought to life with the stirring, evocative, and breathtaking illustrations from multi-award-winning talent Bryan Collier. Powerfully imagined for the present moment, Collier's illustrations meld the most emblematic moments of the twentieth-century Civil Rights movement with the present day, depicting the movements, protests, and demonstrations -- big and small -- as the fight for justice continues. With illustrations full of depth, tenderness, and expression, and offering historical context while remaining powerfully relevant to the present-day, this impactful picture book is a must-have for every home, classroom, and bookshelf.
We Really Do Care
by Tami Lewis Brown Tania de RegilInspired by current events, this picture book shows the importance of compassion, empathy, and demonstrates how even the smallest act of kindness can make a difference.A little boy has a ball. It's his, and he really doesn't care if nobody else has a ball. He's not sharing. He's not sharing his pets either. Or his family. Especially not his brother. But then he realizes that both he and the new little girl he meets--the one who's all alone without a ball or a pet or a family of her own--are actually quite similiar. And when he sees their similarities instead of their differences, he's happy to share. Even his little brother. With gentle text from Tami Lewis Brown and sweet illustrations from Tania de Regil, this poignant and touching picture book challenges each and every one of us to to lend a helping hand. Because we really should care. Perfect for fans of Be Kind and All Are Welcome.
We Play Soccer / Jugamos al fútbol (My Friend, Mi Amigo)
by René Colato LaínezJoe speaks English. He loves soccer. José habla español. A José le gusta el fútbol. This story is in English and Spanish!Hola, Joe. / Hi, José. I have my uniform. /Tengo mi uniforme.I am ready. / Estoy listo.Two boys, an English speaker and a Spanish speaker, are on the same soccer team. They have their uniforms and their cleats. They can both juggle the ball. At first, the boys must wait on the bench. But when the coach lets them in the game, both Joe and José score goals. &“We win,&” says Joe. &“Ganamos,&” says José.Perfect for preschoolers, kindergarteners, and first and second graders who are learning to speak or read English and Spanish. A delightful reading experience for bilingual families. René Colato Laínez, a teacher in a bilingual kindergarten classroom, has crafted an ingenious story that authentically and naturally uses conversation to introduce children to English and Spanish. The fun friendship story engages children, while simple words, short sentences, and a glossary reinforce learning. Nomar Perez, illustrator of best-selling children&’s books as well as greeting cards, has a bright, bold, colorful, kid-pleasing style that invites readers to befriend the characters in this book.René was raised in El Salvador and Nomar in Puerto Rico.You will also like Let&’s Be Friends, Seamos Amigos, by René Colato Laínez; illustrated by Nomar Perez.
We Planted a Tree
by Diane MuldrowWe planted a tree and it grew up,While it reached for the sky and the sun. . . .In this simple poem illustrated by award winner Bob Staake, two young families in two very different parts of the world plant a tree. As the trees flourish, so do the families . . . while trees all over the world help clean the air, enrich the soil, and give fruit and shade.With a nod to Kenya’s successful Green Belt Movement, Diane Muldrow’s elegant text celebrates the life and hope that every tree—from Paris to Brooklyn to Tokyo—brings to our planet. Perfect for young readers!
We Move the World
by Kari LavelleAn inspiring and empowering picture book about the small things kids do that have the potential to change the world! Meet some of the world’s most beloved movers, shakers, scientists, activists, dreamers, and doers from the past and present who model what every childhood first can lead to! Neil Armstrong, Misty Copeland, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and more were once kids—they grew up to lead us to the moon, dance in the ballet, and break barriers.From first steps to solving puzzles and learning the alphabet, all the small things are only the beginning: they can lead to future activism and innovation that just might change the world! Featuring fresh and accessible text paired with vibrant illustrations, We Move the World gives young readers a chance to see how much is possible just because of the things they already do. Includes robust backmatter that gives further context on each figure and historical moment, including the most recent COVID-19 pandemic.