"Colorful Food" is a beautiful introduction to the colorful world of fruits and vegetables for the emergent reader. The book provides an opportunity to learn about color, adjectives, and healthy foods. Ten different fruits and vegetables are presented according to their color. "Juicy, red strawberries," "squishy, blue blueberries," and "crunchy, orange carrots," are just some of the foods children will enjoy reading about. The clear text, high-quality photography and excellent design make this book appealing to the youngest child as well as the adult reading along with them. A wonderfully...

Meet Lilly, a dog with a great personality Experience the variety of her feelings and emotions as she goes about her day. This book for children is an excellent introduction to the concept that animals have feelings. It's a compelling look at the range of emotions Lilly experiences as she interacts with her human and animal friends, and the outside world. The book has been highly regarded by animal experts, schoolteachers and librarians. Beautifully photographed, it encourages young children to relate to a dog in a unique, heartfelt way.

After the Night Rain, a book of contemporary haiku, celebrates the concept of place, explored through personal experiences in Duluth, Minnesota; a cabin in Wisconsin's north woods; South Carolina's Lowcountry; hospitals; travel; even the "place" of being a grandparent. Original illustrations and cover art by Kaori Mitsushima are inspired by haiku in the book.Haiku surface the richness of each reader's emotions and experiences. These little poems will ripple your memory bank, leaving you saying, "There I've felt that too...."