Cubs in the Tub The True Story of the Bronx Zoo's First Woman Zookeeper by Candace Fleming, JulieDowning Hardcover, 48 Pages, Published 2020 by Neal Porter Books ISBN-13: 978-0-8234-4318-5, ISBN: 0-8234-4318-3
"Fred and Helen Martini longed for a baby, and they ended up with dozens of lion and tiger cubs! Snuggle up to this purr-fect read aloud about the Bronx Zoo's first female zoo-keeper.When Bronx Zoo-keeper Fred brought home a lion cub, Helen Martini instantly embraced it. The cub's mother lost the instinct to care for him. "Just do for him what you would do with a human baby," Fred suggested...and she did. Helen named him MacArthur, and f ..."
The Firekeeper's Son(1st Edition) by Linda Sue Park, JulieDowning Paperback, 40 Pages, Published 2009 by Hmh Books For Young Readers Bargain Price ISBN-13: 978-0-547-23769-5, ISBN: 0-547-23769-3
"In Korea in the early 1800s, news from the countryside reached the king by means of signal fires. On one mountaintop after another, a fire was lit when all was well. If the king did not see a fire, that meant trouble, and he would send out his army. Linda Sue Park's first picture book for Clarion is about Sang-hee, son of the village firekeeper. When his father is unable to light the fire one night, young Sang-hee must take his place. S ..."
"In this beautifully illustrated book, 14 classic fairy tales are retold for young children. Old favorites, such as "Cinderella" and "Jack and the Beanstalk," are presented alongside some lesser known stories, such as "The Fisherman and his Wife" and "Diamonds and Toads." Mary Hoffman's charming retellings use simple, lyrical language ideal for reading aloud, while Julie Downing's illustrations bring the characters to life. The stories i ..."
"Like most children, Sami puts off going to bed for as long as possible. But reading a story about Little Bear's bedtime ritual inspires Sami, just as the young reader will be inspired by this soothing story and clever book-within-a-book conceit. A bedtime book that both parent and child will relish reading one more time, "Don't Turn the Page!" features a surprise ending that reinforces the sense that it's bedtime for everyone."
"Can a vampire and a mummy learn to share? Scarlet is a feisty little Vampire, and her best friend, Igor, is a roly-poly little Mummy. Together, they star in three humorous, heartwarming stories about two friends who never agree on anything. That is -- until they discover different ideas can become even better ideas when they cooperate!"
"When Felix gets in trouble for playing ball in the house, his mother takes the ball away for the rest of the day. So Felix decides to take something away from his motherhugs. No hugs till Saturday!” he declares. But then Felix finds out Saturday is a whole week away, and both he and Mama soon realize that just one day without a hug can be a very long time.This is a terrific way to introduce young children to the names and order of the ..."
Night in the City (Hardback) by JulieDowning Hardcover, 40 Pages, Published 2023 by Neal Porter Books ISBN-13: 978-0-8234-5206-4, ISBN: 0-8234-5206-9
"In Night in the City, author and illustrator Julie Downing cleverly uses multiple panels to follow eight people throughout the course of their busy evening, from waking up just as most people are contemplating bedtime, through the following ..."
"Can a vampire and a mummy learn to share? Scarlet is a feisty little Vampire, and her best friend, Igor, is a roly-poly little Mummy. Together, they star in three humorous, heartwarming stories about two friends who never agree on anything. That is -- until they discover different ideas can become even better ideas when they cooperate! "
"An entertaining and educational introduction to Jewish Bible stories. In this beautifully illustrated picture book, seven stories from the bible are retold for the very young. Children can follow the stories in pictures while an adult reads aloud, and each page provides opportunities for shared discussion. A First Book of Jewish Bible Stories is an entertaining and delightful introduction to the teachings of the Bible."
"The story of Noah's ark is beautifully illustrated by Julie Downing in Come Aboard Noah's Ark. This book is the perfect teaching tool for young children, and small hands will love turning the sturdy pages of this familiar and ever-popular story of Noah's ark. Thoughtful suggestions for discussing the main points of the story are included at the end of the book. Ages 0 to 5."
"Did you know that Thomas Jefferson's mother ran a plantation by herself, or that Abraham Lincoln's mother was a wrestler? James Madison's mom called him "Jemmy" and made his shirts while he went to college, and Woodrow Wilson created Mother's Day to celebrate all mothers--especially his. Join Beverly Gherman and Julie Downing in this celebration of the women behind the White House. Gherman delightfully dishes fun facts about each mothe ..."
"Do you know all the ways to say "I love you?" Pop-up animal parents and babies on every page of this touching book say "I love you" in so many ways. This book is perfect for Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, Father's Day, or any time of year! Beautiful watercolor paintings show animal babies and their parents in stunning 3-dimensional pop-up detail. Simple, rhyming text is lyrical and sweet--perfect for bedtime reading or anytime you w ..."
"When Polly wakes up one morning, she finds her world covered in fog. She can't see the apple tree or the duck pond or the horse barn. Mama says they're all still there, but how does she know? Together, Polly and Mama set off to find the familiar landmarks of the farm, and along the way Polly discovers there are some things she just knows, too.Soft, evocative watercolor paintings bring to life this gentle story about a day of simple disc ..."
"Synopsis Once upon a time there were some wonderful fairy tales waiting to be read. Fourteen classic stories are retold with beautiful illustrations and a sprinkle of story magic, bedtime will never be the same again. Enchant your child with favourite tales like Cinderella and Jack and the Beanstalk, or tell them some wonderful new stories; The Fisherman and his Wife or Diamonds and Toads. Mary Hoffman's charming retellings use simple ..."
"In Korea in the early 1800s, news from the countryside reached the king by means of signal fires. On one mountaintop after another, a fire was lit when all was well. If the king did not see a fire, that meant trouble, and he would send out his army. Linda Sue Park's first picture book for Clarion is about Sang-hee, son of the village firekeeper. When his father is unable to light the fire one night, young Sang-hee must take his plac ..."
"The brief "Introduction to the Bible" as well as "Who's Who" at the back of the book offer some helpful orientation to these 13 Old and New Testament classics--from Genesis and Noah to the Three Wise Men and the Last Supper. Each story is amply illustrated with watercolors by Julie Downing, and the artwork breaks up the text in unpredictable ways--in other words, you'll find the usual DK Publishing eye for good design. Mary Hof ..."
"Upon hearing that trolls took her brother, a little girl grabs a red wooden horse and sets out to rescue him. After outwitting a number of trolls along the way with the help of the red horse, she finally finds her brother--only to learn that he doesn't want to be rescued. Full-color illustrations, like jewels in snow, show dark-haired northerners and a troll kingdom magnificently ill-mannered and monstrous."
Hello, Moon by JulieDowning 32 Pages, Published 2021 by Holiday House ISBN-13: 978-0-8234-5058-9, ISBN: 0-8234-5058-9
"A gentle rhyming text that will appeal to the youngest child is illustrated with soft and dreamy artwork in this perfect bedtime book in the tradition of Goodnight Moon. A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection"
"Perfect for children aged 5-7, these charmingly illustrated books bring together the best-loved characters and stories from across time, ideal for enjoying together at bedtime or reading aloud to little ones."
"Can a vampire and a mummy learn to share? Scarlet is a feisty little Vampire, and her best friend, Igor, is a roly-poly little Mummy. Together, they star in three humorous, heartwarming stories about two friends who never agree on anything. That is -- until they discover different ideas can become even better ideas when they cooperate!"