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How to Be a Friend: A Guide to Making Friends and Keeping Them (Dino Life Guides for Families)
: :Written and illustrated by the creators of the popular Dino Life Guides for Families, this book uses precise language and humorous illustrations to offer specific ways to be a friend and specific ways not to be one. A special section on how to deal with bosses and bullies has valuable information for young children going forth in the world and encountering these situations for the first time.
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Dinosaurs Divorce
: :The traumatic childhood experience--when a child's parents divorce--is depicted in the form of dinosaur characters. Chapters address the full range of feelings that a divorce produces. '. . . this will become a real 'security blanket' for young readers in need.'--School Library Journal, starred review. New York Times Best Children's Book. Full color.
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Born to Read
: :THE AWARD-WINNING COLLABORATORS of the New York Times #1 picture book bestseller Wild About Books are back with a new story that promotes books and reading. Told in Judy Sierra’s inimitable read-aloud rhyme, the narrative chronicles the amazing successes of Sam—thanks to his early love of books. The story ranges from Sam’s infancy, when his mother reads him a picture book (“then another, then another, then another . . . such a perfect, patient mother”), to school age, when he cleverly uses some of his favorite books to rid his town of ...
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Wild About Books (Irma S and James H Black Honor for Excellence in Children's Literature (Awards))
: :It started the summer of 2002, when the Springfield librarian, Molly McGrew, by mistake drove her bookmobile into the zoo.In this rollicking rhymed story, Molly introduces birds and beasts to this new something called reading. She finds the perfect book for every animal—tall books for giraffes, tiny ones for crickets. “She even found waterproof books for the otter, who never went swimming without Harry Potter.” In no time at all, Molly has them “forsaking their niches, their nests, and their nooks,” going “wild, simply wild, about wonderful books.” Judy Sierra’s funny animal ...
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What's the Big Secret?: Talking about Sex with Girls and Boys
: :'If you're having trouble talking to your children about sex--knowing what to say and when to say it--then here is the book for you. The talented team who created the acclaimed Dino Life Guides for Families is ready to help. With characteristic sensitivity, they present answers to tough questions. Here is an introduction to sex along with the ways girls and boys differ...and are the same. What's the Big Secret is the beginning of one of the most important conversations you and your child will have.'
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Read-Aloud Rhymes for the Very Young
from: Knopf Books for Young Readers
: :First published in 1986 and just as fresh and relevant today, this widely acclaimed, child-friendly poetry anthology is now being reissued with a striking new jacket. In his introduction to this book Jim Trelease, bestselling author of The Read-Aloud Handbook, writes, “No one better recognizes the essence of the child-poetry connection than poet and anthologist Jack Prelutsky. . . . Here are more than 200 little poems to feed little people with little attention spans to help both grow. Marc Brown’s inviting illustrations add a visual dimension to the poems, which further ...
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Arthur's Christmas (An Arthur Adventure)
: :An Arthur christmas story.
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When Dinosaurs Die: A Guide to Understanding Death (Dino Life Guides for Families)
: :Explains in simple language the feelings people may have regarding the death of a loved one and the ways to honor the memory of someone who has died.
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Arthur's Thanksgiving (Arthur Adventure Series)
: :Arthur finds his role as director of the Thanksgiving play a difficult one, especially since no one will agree to play the turkey.
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Arthur's Off to School (Arthur)
: :It's time for school! Arthur fans catch a rare glimpse into each beloved character's morning routine. Arthur is running late, and the Brain has lost his lizard! Binky lifts weights, Francine prepares for recess activities, and Muffy searches for the perfect outfit. And even though D.W. is too young to get ready for school, she wishes she could join the fun. And - in her own way - at the end, she does!
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