“Seems destined to help jump-start classroom writing assignments.” —Publishers Weekly "A good starting point for creativity in various forms.” —School Library Journal “This imaginative book is likely to inspire more Idea Jars in classrooms.” —Booklist
From the author ofWarning: Do Not Open This Bookcomes a lively story about a teacher’s special jar where her students keep their story ideas—but watch out when those ideas go on the loose!
The idea jar is where students keep their ideas—anything from a Viking to a space robot to a giant dragon. These ideas can be combined to make new exciting stories. But watch out when the ideas escape the jar—they might get a little rowdy! Adam Lehrhaupt’s newest picture book is sure to inspire creativity, imagination, and adventure.
In this Franklin Classic Storybook, our hero goes to the hospital for an operation to repair his broken shell, and everyone thinks he's being very brave. But Franklin is only pretending to be fearless. He's worried that his X-rays will show just how frightened he is inside. With the help of Dr. Bear, Franklin learns that even though he's feeling scared, he can still be brave.
Learn how a seed becomes a tree with Eric Carle’s classic artwork and The Very Hungry Caterpillar!
In this nonfiction story, young readers explore the transformation of a seed into a tree. The miracles of nature come to life in this early-learning series centered around life cycles, featuring simple text and Eric Carle’s classic illustrations!
A board book based onHorton Hears a Who!for Dr. Seuss’s youngest fans–perfect for showing the rewards of being kind!
Horton the Elephant describes how life in the Jungle of Nool has changed for the better since he heard–and saved–the tinyWhosin this sweet, sturdy board book based onHorton Hears a Who!Written in simple rhymed verse and aimed at toddlers and preschoolers, it’s a perfect introduction to one of Dr. Seuss’s most beloved characters and happiest stories. Now everyone in the family–even pre-readers–can share in the joy when Horton’s kindness and perseverance saves theWhosand inspires his jungle friends to change their ways!
Fans ofI Am Hortonwill want to check out these other super-simple board book introductions to classic Dr. Seuss characters: I Am Sam-I-Am; I Am the Lorax; I Am Max;andI Am Cindy-lou Who!
Un libro interactivo entre Gerald, Piggie y los niños lectores, Elefante y Cerdita descubren la alegría de ser leídos. Pero, ¿qué pasará cuando termine el libro?
Acompaña a Bailey en perro a la escuela. ¿Debería usar un collar rojo o azul? ¡Ambos son tan a la moda! ¿Llegará tarde? ¡Esa ardilla es una distracción! ¿Y qué hay de las tareas de Bailey? ¿Tu crees que se la comió? Eso es lo que hacen los perros, después de todo.
Scholastic y Rita Rosa Ruesga, nominada al Grammy Latino, reanudan su colaboración con un nuevo libro de canciones hispanoamericanas para grandes y chicos que presenta catorce nuevas canciones de la tradición popular, entre ellas "Antón Pirulero", "La piñata" y "A la rueda rueda". Además de las hermosas ilustraciones y un enlace donde podrán bajar las canciones interpretadas por la autora, el libro también incluye partituras, acordes para guitarra y una breve explicación de la procedencia de cada canción.
Tal vez la historia más famosa de todos los cuentos clásicos: la Caperucita Roja llega en formato kamishibai gracias al talento de la joven ilustradora chilena Andrea Mahnke. Una versión de Verónica Uribe basada en la de los Hermanos Grimm, pero con algunos pasajes y detalles de la versión de Perrault. Un imprescindible para el Pequeño Teatro de Papel.
All brothers are a special part of your Family. Whether they are older or younger, enjoy playing sports or dancing, or prefer to hang out together or need time to themselves, brothers are always lots of fun and a great part of your Family.
Ride along to school with the #1 New York Times bestselling Little Blue Truck and meet Blue's new friend: a bright yellow school bus. Beep-beep!
Little Blue Truck and his good friend Toad are excited to meet a bright yellow school bus on the road. They see all the little animals lined up in the school bus’s many windows, and Blue wishes he could be a school bus too. What a fun job—but much too big for a little pickup like Blue. Or is it? When somebody misses the bus, it’s up to Blue to get his friend to school on time. Beep! Beep! Vroom!
El ratón va a la escuela en este divertido libro ilustrado para niños.
Si llevas un ratón a la escuela, te pedirá que le prestes tu maletita del almuerzo. Una vez que se la hayas prestado, también querrá un sándwich. Después, necesitará una libreta y lápices. Es casi seguro que también quiera compartir tu mochila…
El famoso personaje de Si llevas un ratón al ciney Si le das una galletita a un ratón, libros que han ocupado el primer lugar en ventas en la lista del New York Times, regresa para relatarnos sus aventuras de la primera vez que va a la escuela. ¡Sólo Laura Numeroff y Felicia Bond pueden lograr que la escuela sea tan divertida!
El complemento perfecto a la clásica y querida serie, ¡asegúrate de coleccionarlos todos!
Descubre por qué el armadillo usa traje, el conejo está en la luna, la anguila es la protectora de las aguas o por qué los cóndores vuelan en pareja. Estas leyendas forman parte del patrimonio cultural de América Latina ya través de ellas reafirmamos nuestra identidad.
El cuento tradicional del Pastorcito Mentiroso en su versión bilingüe, español e inglés, ideal para introducir a los niños. y niñas en los Cuentos Clásicos y el idioma inglés.
This is the familiar story of the little boy who cries wolf too many times and learns a valuable lesson. Bilingual versions of everyone's favorite fairy tales.
Rainbow Fish's undersea world is filled with fabulous plants and animals all waiting to be counted, but there’s only one glittering Rainbow Fish! Simple, bold images, reinforced with numerals in appropriate colors on facing pages, make this appealing board book the perfect way to teach very young children the numbers 1 through 10.
About the Author:
Marcus Pfister was born in Bern, Switzerland. After studying at the Art School of Bern, he apprenticed as a graphic designer and worked in an advertising agency before becoming self-employed in 1984. His debut picture book, The Sleepy Owl, was published by NorthSouth in 1986, but his big breakthrough came six years later with The Rainbow Fish. To date, Marcus has illustrated over 65 books, which have been translated into more than 60 languages and received countless international awards. He lives with his wife, Debora, and his children in Bern.
From Eric Carle, theNew York Timesbestselling author ofThe Very Hungry CaterpillarandThe Grouchy Ladybug, comes a colorful and inventive book about a changing chameleon that wants to be a little bit of everything.
There once was a small green chameleon that wished to be handsome like a flamingo, smart like a fox, and funny like a seal. But with each transformation in size, shape, and color, the chameleon learns that maybe being yourself is best of all!
The Mixed-Up Chameleonis sure to delight little readers with its interactive art, funny antics, and heartwarming message. This board book edition is the perfect size for small hands and features sturdy pages.
Other favorite classic books from Eric Carle include The Very Hungry Caterpillar, The Grouchy Ladybug, From Head to Toe, and many others.
Una visita al zoológico es más que divertida, sobre todo si los animales del zoológico viajan en un tren que lleva 1 elefante, 2 hipopótamos, 3 jirafas, 4 leones. Diferentes animales y diferentes números para enseñar a contar a nuestros lectores desde temprana edad.
Come one, come all, come to the zoo!
One elephant, two lions, three giraffes...
Join Eric Carle's delightful animal train on its way to the zoo as you count the animals one by one.
This board book combines simple counting with Carle's unusual illustrations of animals. Early Learners will find the whimsical pictures appealing as they learn the beginning rudiments of numbers and counting. - Midwest Book Review.
"Ducks overboard!" shouts the captain, as a giant wave washes a box of 10 little rubber ducks off his cargo ship and into the sea. The ducks are swept away in various directions. One drifts west, where a friendly dolphin jumps over it. A whale sings to another. But as the sun sets, the 10th little rubber duck is left all alone, bobbing helplessly on the big wide sea. Small readers and listeners will empathize with the little duck's plight—and will rejoice at the heartwarming surprise ending.
In this poignant and funny story, illustrated with strikingly designed collages, Eric Carle takes readers on an exciting voyage of discovery. Following the little ducks as they float to all parts of the globe, young explorers can see for themselves the meanings of directional words and learn simple math concepts, such as counting and the use of cardinal and ordinal numbers. Each creature the ducks meet is seen in its own habitat and behaves in a true-to-life manner, offering a very simple first view of biology and geography.
"A wonderful read-aloud for storytimes or one-on-one sharing. It's a definite 10," commented School Library Journal in a starred review. "Beautifully composed illustrations," said Booklist. "As sublimely simple and endearing as the playthings it portrays," agreed Publishers Weekly.
This board book edition with sturdy pages is perfect to share with toddlers. Note that this edition does not include a squeaker at the end.
Some sisters are big. Some sisters are little. Some sisters want to be scientists. Some sister want to be mermaids. All sisters are a special part of your family!
Following up on his family classics The Mommy Book, The Daddy Book, The Grandma Book, and The Grandpa Book, Todd Parr turns to siblings! With his trademark childlike art, Todd celebrates all different kinds of sisters. Whether they are older or younger, enjoy helping in the kitchen or the garage, live with you or live far away, sisters are always lots of fun and a great part of your family. This sibling celebration is perfect for sisters of all ages, and for older girls and boys who are expecting a new little one. This book is publishing simultaneously with THE BROTHER BOOK.
Learn about all the wonderful ways to celebrate a birthday with beloved andNew York Timesbestselling author and illustrator Todd Parr!
With his signature blend of playfulness and sensitivity, Todd Parr explores all the different things you can do on your birthday: a day that's all about you!
From spending your birthday by yourself to having a big party, receiving presents to receiving hugs, this book is a lively, inclusive introduction to birthday celebrations for any family.
Por veinte años, La mariquita malhumorada ha deleitado a los pequeños lectores y oyentes. Sus dibujos audaces y su texto humorístico nos relatan la historia de una diminuta mariquita, como no hay otra.
La mariquita malhumorada no acostumbraba a decir "por favor" ni "gracias"; no le gustaba compartir nada; pensaba que era más grande y más importante que los demás; y siempre estaba lista a provocar una pelea.
De acción continua y con atractivas páginas troqueladas, esta historia invita a los niños a explorar los conceptos de tiempo, tamaños, formas y buenos modales. Aprenderán, a la vez que se divertirán, con el cuento de cómo esta malhumorada fanfarrona se encuentra con "la horma de su zapato" y se convierte en un insecto bueno y educado.
Reimpreso, utilizando las ilustraciones originales,La mariquita malhumorada, más atractiva que nunca, continúa siendo uno de los libros preferidos de los niños por su originalidad y su belleza.
En este libro exploramos los conceptos de la hora, tamaño, forma y modales.
El mono, el oso, el perezoso, el hipopótamo, el conejo… ¡todos trabajan con esmero para dar a sus amigos un buen regalo! Un cuento circular en donde reciclar, reparar y construir son los mejores obsequios: «Y yo, ¿qué puedo hacer?».
Este libro trata de la cooperación. Como adultos, sabemos que todos tenemos tareas que hacer para que las cosas funcionen bien. Este concepto no es fácil para los niños pequeños. Echarle la culpa a otro cuando algo no se hace o sale mal es fácil en este nivel de desarrollo. El objetivo de este libro es ayudar a los niños a entender que tienen responsabilidades y que nos corresponde a nosotros cumplirlas.
Africa is often called the Cradle of Humankind. Millions of years ago, it was home to the very first humans, and today it remains a vibrant land filled with diverse cultures.
Rookie Read-About: Continents series gives the youngest reader (Ages 3-6) an introduction to the components that make each continent distinctive and exceptional. Readers will get to know each continents' geography, history, and wildlife.
Simple text and colorful pictures describe Africa's land features, populations, native animals, technological advances, and lots more.
Stillwater the Panda returns in a delightful companion to his Caldecott Honor Book,Zen Shorts.
Summer has arrived -- and so has Koo, Stillwater's haiku-speaking young nephew. And when Stillwater encourages Koo, and his friends Addy, Michael, and Karl to help a grouchy old neighbor in need, their efforts are rewarded in unexpected ways. Zen Ties is a disarming story of compassion and friendship that reaffirms the importance of our ties to one another.
An introduction to Asia, focusing on its geographical features and points of interest.
Rookie Read-About: Continents series gives the youngest reader (Ages 3-6) an introduction to the components that make each continent distinctive and exceptional. Readers will get to know each continents' geography, history, and wildlife.
Simple text and colorful pictures describe Asia's land features, populations, native animals, technological advances, and lots more.
Rookie Read-About® Science brings a broad array of topics to vibrant life with striking, full-color photos and just the right amount of fun, factual, fascinating text.
"You can find spiders almost anywhere. Some spiders live in hot, humid rain forests.
Others live in hot, dry deserts.
They live in water and woods, trees and gardens - and in people's homes.
Not many animals have been around as long as spiders.
Este ganador de la Medalla Caldecott es una fantasía caprichosa sobre un niño cuya imaginación lo transporta lejos de los problemas en el hogar a una tierra donde casi cualquier cosa puede suceder.