"Where the Wild Things Are meets Chicka Chicka Boom Boom in this emotionally satisfying picture book tailor-made for reading aloud, which celebrates creativity and the power of imagination.In a spare, lyrical text, young listeners and readers will follow a little boy through his day, from early morning till bedtime, and watch as what fills his active imagination becomes real. Toys grow to life-size: a tin monkey plays a real drum and fid ..."
"From the author of the Caldecott Honor–winning picture book All the World comes an exuberant, lyrical celebration of the plants—and people—that grow and thrive in a busy community garden.A community garden unites children and neighbors in this celebration of all the things that grow there, from flowers and fruits to friendships. In the spirit of her Caldecott Honor–winning picture book All the World, this ode to friendship, community, ..."
"With lilting lullaby text and lovely illustrations, the New Books for Newborns stories are the perfect first books for new parents to share with their little ones right from the start! Con textos de rítmicas canciones de cuna e ilustraciones encantadoras, los cuentos de la colección Libros nuevos para recién nacidos son los primeros libros perfectos para que los padres lean a sus pequeñines.Start here. If only raising a child was that e ..."
"Two toddlers go on a bumpety berry hunt in this darling picture book that’s perfect for preschoolers.Wagon on gravel goes bumpety-bump. Pebbles in the pond fall plunkey-plunk. Toes in the grass dance thumpety-thump. Bumpety-plunkety-thumpety-thump! Join two sweet siblings as they explore their backyard, get deliciously creative in the kitchen, and then spend a cozy evening preparing for bed. Along the way they’ll get muddy and messy and ..."
"When Antonio first hears the members of the mariachi band play, he wants nothing more than a guitar of his own. But guitars cost money, explains his father, who hands Antonio a stick instead. Confused, Antonio accepts his father's gift, unknowingly starting a chain of exchanges that may earn him what he wants most. With a sprinkling of Spanish vocabulary, Papa Gave Me a Stick is a vibrant story about resourcefulness, making dreams come ..."
Mama Loves You So (New Books for Newborns) by Terry Pierce, SimoneShin Board Book, 14 Pages, Published 2017 by Little Simon ISBN-13: 978-1-4814-8159-5, ISBN: 1-4814-8159-2
"With lilting lullaby text and lovely illustrations, the New Books for Newborns stories are the perfect first books for new parents to share with their little ones right from the start!Start here. If only raising a child was that easy. It can be difficult in the first year to figure out what’s just right for your baby. But with this new line of books—New Books for Newborns— story time is really that simple. Designed as the first books to ..."
" A Midwest Connections PickNiko loves to draw his world: the ring-a-ling of the ice cream truck, the warmth of sun on his face. But no one appreciates his art. Until one day, Niko meets Iris . . . This imaginative and tender story explores the creative process, abstract art, friendship, and the universal desire to feel understood."
If I Could Drive, Mama (Hardback) by Cari Best, SimoneShin Hardcover, 40 Pages, Published 2016 by Farrar, Straus And Giroux (Byr) ISBN-13: 978-0-374-30205-4, ISBN: 0-374-30205-7
"When Charlie turns a plain cardboard box into a zippy new car, he can’t wait for Mama to have the first ride. He adjusts the mirror, checks to be sure there is enough gas, and reminds Mama to buckle up. Then off they go―REV REV VROOM! There are places to visit and bumps along the way. There is even a traffic jam! By the time they return home, Mama is exhausted, but Charlie can’t wait for her nap to be over so he can drive her someplace ..."
Papa Gave Me a Stick (English and Spanish Edition) by Janice Levy, SimoneShin Hardcover, 40 Pages, Published 2015 by Star Bright Books ISBN-13: 978-1-59572-342-0, ISBN: 1-59572-342-0
"When Antonio first hears the members of the mariachi band play, he wants nothing more than a guitar of his own. But guitars cost money, explains his father, who hands Antonio a stick instead. Confused, Antonio accepts his father's gift, unknowingly starting a chain of exchanges that may earn him what he wants most. With a sprinkling of Spanish vocabulary, Papa Gave Me a Stick is a vibrant story about resourcefulness, making dreams come ..."
"Pushing, mean jokes, exclusion, name-calling children can experience bullying in a variety of ways. Child-friendly stories are narrated by illustrated animal characters to help every child navigate through these tough situations. Each book introduces young readers to a type of bullying, and provides up-to-date and safe strategies to use when faced with these issues.""
"Pushing, mean jokes, exclusion, name-calling children can experience bullying in a variety of ways. Child-friendly stories are narrated by illustrated animal characters to help every child navigate through these tough situations. Each book introduces young readers to a type of bullying, and provides up-to-date and safe strategies to use when faced with these issues.""
Pushing Isn't Funny What to Do About Physical Bullying (No More Bullies) by Melissa Higgins, SimoneShin Library, 24 Pages, Published 2015 by Picture Window Books ISBN-13: 978-1-4795-6941-0, ISBN: 1-4795-6941-0
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Teasing Isn't Funny Emotional Bullying (No More Bullies) by Melissa Higgins, SimoneShin Library, 24 Pages, Published 2015 by Picture Window Books ISBN-13: 978-1-4795-6940-3, ISBN: 1-4795-6940-2
"Jesse and the other animals at the bus stop make fun of Kelly's fluffy fur and plain clothes. The constant teasing makes Kelly the cat feel sad. Young readers watch Kelly struggle with the teasing and learn safe ways to make it stop. Sensitive illustrations of gender-neutral animal characters help all children relate to the issue of emotional bullying."
The Red Bicycle The Extraordinary Story of One Ordinary Bicycle (CitizenKid) by Jude Isabella, SimoneShin Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 2015 by Kids Can Press ISBN-13: 978-1-77138-023-2, ISBN: 1-77138-023-3
"In this unique nonfiction picture book, the main character is a bicycle that starts its life like so many bicycles in North America, being owned and ridden by a young boy. The boy, Leo, treasures his bicycle so much he gives it a name --- Big Red. But eventually Leo outgrows Big Red, and this is where the bicycle's story takes a turn from the everyday, because Leo decides to donate it to an organization that ships bicycles to Africa. Bi ..."
Teasing Isn't Funny What to Do About Emotional Bullying (No More Bullies) by Melissa Gail Higgins, SimoneShin Library, 24 Pages, Published 2015 by Raintree ISBN-13: 978-1-4747-0463-2, ISBN: 1-4747-0463-8
"Jesse and the other animals at the bus stop make fun of Kelly's fluffy fur and plain clothes. The constant teasing makes Kelly the cat feel sad. Young readers watch Kelly struggle with the teasing and learn safe ways to make it stop. Sensitive illustrations of gender-neutral animal characters help all children relate to the issue of emotional bullying."
"In this unique nonfiction picture book, the main character is a bicycle that starts its life like so many bicycles in North America, being owned and ridden by a young boy. The boy, Leo, treasures his bicycle so much he gives it a name -- Big Red. But eventually Leo outgrows Big Red, and this is where the bicycle's story takes a turn from the everyday, because Leo decides to donate it to an organization that ships bicycles to Africa. Big ..."
Insults Aren t Funny What to Do About Verbal Bullying (Hardback) by Amanda F. Doering, SimoneShin Hardcover, 24 Pages, Published 2015 by Raintree ISBN-13: 978-1-4747-0465-6, ISBN: 1-4747-0465-4
"Casey the rabbit loves to play goalie on the soccer team. But when Casey fails to block a goal, Dana the squirrel starts calling Casey hurtful names. Young readers watch Casey struggle with bullying and learn safe ways to make it stop. Sensitive illustrations of gender-neutral animal characters help all children relate to the issue of verbal bullying."