"An excellent book about a boy named William who wants the forbidden--a doll. The long-awaited realistic handling of this theme makes it a landmark book."--School Library Journal
More than anything, William wants a doll. "Don't be a creep," says his brother. "Sissy, sissy," chants the boy next door. Then one day someone really understands William's wish, and make it easy for others to understand, too. William gets a doll, so he can learn to be a loving parent someday.
Written by beloved author Charlotte Zolotow and illustrated by Newbery Medal-winning...
"An excellent book about a boy named William who wants the forbidden--a doll. The long-awaited realistic handling of this theme makes it a ...
"This masterfully retold version of Cinderella presents real Korean customs and includes dramatic, brightly colored illustrations" (Children's Literature).
This is an enchanting and magical variant of the favorite fairy tale. Publishers Weekly noted that "the text is especially noteworthy for its instructive but unobtrusive incorporation of Korean words." Children's Literature pointed out that "it should be noted that all the illustrations--from those depicting Korean rituals to the smallest clothing details--are the...
"This masterfully retold version of Cinderella presents real Korean customs and includes dramatic, brightly colored illustrations" (Chi...
Inch by inch, row by row, gonna make this garden grow
Celebrate Earth Day with this sweet and lively picture book version of the popular song. Includes the musical notations on the final spread, so you can play along on guitar or piano if you'd like.
A young gardener and a playful dog plant the seeds and weed, water, and protect their plants--until finally, they get to enjoy their harvest Children will enjoy singing along while they're introduced to the basics of gardening and where fruit and vegetables come from.
Inch by inch, row by row, gonna make this garden grow
Celebrate Earth Day with this sweet and lively picture book ...
Diego and his family are migrant farmers who move from state to state picking fruits and vegetables. Each day brings a new experience--a different place, a different crop, and different people to meet. But no matter where Diego goes, his radio goes with him--it helps him to learn about the places he's going and to keep in touch with the people he meets along the way. Full color.
Diego and his family are migrant farmers who move from state to state picking fruits and vegetables. Each day brings a new experience--a different ...
"A joyous tale of a Mexican American family's Christmastime trip to the parents' home in Mexico." --Publishers Weekly (starred review)
Christmas is coming, and Carlos and his family are going home--driving south across the border to Mexico. But Mexico doesn't seem like home to Carlos, even though he and his sisters were born there. Can home be a place you don't really remember?
This dazzling picture book was written and illustrated by Eve Bunting and David Diaz, the Caldecott Medal-winning team behind...
"A joyous tale of a Mexican American family's Christmastime trip to the parents' home in Mexico." --P...
Grandpa's teeth, handmade by the finest Swiss craftsman, are gone -- stolen from his bedside table Grandpa suspects anyone who doesn't smile widely enough to prove that their teeth are their own. Soon everyone in town is smiling -- all the time -- and their ghastly grins are frightening the tourists away. Can the culprit be caught before the whole town cracks up
Popular Australion cartoonist Rod Clement, illustrator of Edward The Emu and Edwina The Emu by Sheena Knowles, has created a rollicking...
"Help, I've been robbed It'sth a disthasthter "
Grandpa's teeth, handmade by the finest Swiss craftsman, are gone -- stolen from ...
"A robust story of courage and danger" (Booklist). "A must for collectors of Cinderella variants" (Kirkus Reviews).
Folklorist Shirley Climo retells an age-old Irish tale that's an unusual twist on the popular Cinderella fairy tale. As Creativiteach.com says: "What would have happened if Cinderella were a man? How might the story be different? An old Irish folk tale provides one answer. Just in time for St. Patrick's Day."
Ever since he was a baby, Becan's only worry has been his big feet--until his widowed father remarries....
"A robust story of courage and danger" (Booklist). "A must for collectors of Cinderella variants" (Kirkus Rev...
From Hamlet to Romeo and Juliet to A Midsummer Night′s Dream, Shakespeare′s celebrated works have touched people around the world.
Aliki combines literature, history, biography, archaeology, and architecture in this richly detailed and meticulously researched introduction to Shakespeare′s world-his life in Elizabethan times, the theater world, and the Globe, for which he wrote his plays. Then she brings history full circle to the present-day reconstruction of the Globe theater.
Ages 8+
From Hamlet to Romeo and Juliet to A Midsummer Night′s Dream, Shakespeare′s celebrated works have touched people around the world.
This picture glossary is the perfect book to help young kids begin to learn about Earth's geography From A (as in archipelago) to Z (as in zone), it features over sixty clear and concise definitions with beautiful full-color illustrations and maps.
Have you ever wondered what a badland is? What about a gulch? Do you know what an isthmus is? Or a seamount? What about the difference between a plateau and a plain, or a knob and a knoll? Well look no further. This broad introduction to the fascinating world around us explores our planet's physical features from the...
This picture glossary is the perfect book to help young kids begin to learn about Earth's geography From A (as in archipelago) to Z (as in...
Long, long ago in ancient Greece, people began telling wonderful stories to explain the mysteries of life. These myths featured gods and goddesses, mighty beings who look human but have amazing powers and live forever. Now you can meet these extraordinary characters and hear their legends, brought to life again by Aliki in this splendid, panoramic look at the amazing stories and characters of Greek legend. " Will meet the] demand for basic information on the gods and goddesses at the primary level."--BL. "Aliki's fans will welcome her introduction to these famous Greeks."--SLJ.
1994 "Pick...
Long, long ago in ancient Greece, people began telling wonderful stories to explain the mysteries of life. These myths featured gods and goddesses, mi...