Inspired in part by his own childhood, this gorgeous picture book from Jim LaMarche, the beloved illustrator of A Story for Bear and The Elves and the Shoemaker, tells the story of one stubborn boy's unexpectedly wonderful summer on the river.
This is an imagination-sparking story about appreciating the simple, natural joys of the world and the people in it, and about discovering and exploring one's own talents. School Library Journal proclaimed, "This dazzling picture book is an artistic triumph." The author's note describes the similarities between his...
Inspired in part by his own childhood, this gorgeous picture book from Jim LaMarche, the beloved illustrator of A Story for Bear and T...
In the dark of winter, deep in the woods, a lone bear is awakened from his winter sleep by a soft and mysterious sound. Under the stars the bear finds his way step by step through the snowy forest, making friends along his route. Then the bear discovers a place in the woods that glows magically with something he and his friends could never have imagined -- their first Christmas. Robert Kinerk's inspired story and Jim LaMarche's glimmering illustrations combine in a picture book that captures the joy and spirit of Christmas. Come along with bear and his friends and see the magical light...
In the dark of winter, deep in the woods, a lone bear is awakened from his winter sleep by a soft and mysterious sound. Under the stars the bear finds...
This "new classic" Christmas story brings together two great traditions: the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree and the neighbor-helping-neighbor program of Habitat for Humanity. Opening in Depression-era New York City, The Carpenter's Gift tells the story of eight-year-old Henry and his father selling Christmas trees. They give a Christmas tree to construction workers building Rockefeller Center and celebrate together. Through the kindness of the construction workers and neighbors, Henry gets his wish for a nice, warm home to replace his family's drafty shack. He plants a pinecone from...
This "new classic" Christmas story brings together two great traditions: the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree and the neighbor-helping-neighbor pr...
Witness the changing of a season through a watchful child's eyes in this story of nature and discovery from award-winning author Tony Johnston and New York Times Best Illustrated artist Jim La Marche. Day after day, a girl goes to her favorite place in the woods and quietly watches from her tree house as the chipmunks, the doe, the rabbits prepare for the winter. As the temperature drops, sunset comes earlier and a new season begins. Silently she observes the world around her as it reveals its secrets. It takes time and patience to see the changes as, slowly but surely, winter...
Witness the changing of a season through a watchful child's eyes in this story of nature and discovery from award-winning author Tony Johnston and ...
"A loving portrayal of a never-forgotten connection with the natural world." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review "It's a powerful vision of making one's own wild place, with no special equipment or expenditure required." --Publishers Weekly, starred review The joy of the seasons, the wonder of discovery, and the appreciation and respect for the natural world is at the heart of this book, drawn from the childhood of award-winning illustrator Jim LaMarche. When Matt is out for a late winter hike he sees a trickle of water in the old deserted and junk filled dirt pit at...
"A loving portrayal of a never-forgotten connection with the natural world." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review "It's a powerful vision of ma...
There he meets a young woman and is mesmerised by the sound of her voice. Though he cannot understand her words, he returns every day to hear the womans stories of sailors, goddesses, and far-off lands. Dennis Haseleys magical fantasy and Jim LaMarches luminous illustrations together celebrate the joy of reading.
There he meets a young woman and is mesmerised by the sound of her voice. Though he cannot understand her words, he returns every day to hear the woma...
A gentle portrayal of a young boy's relationship to his beekeeper aunt and their life together on a small farm. When he learns that the bees are preparing to look for a new place to live, Henry tries to find a way to communicate with the sister bees to convince them to stay. Full color.
A gentle portrayal of a young boy's relationship to his beekeeper aunt and their life together on a small farm. When he learns that the bees are prepa...
