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I Like the Rain
"Lyrical, rhyming text and playful, hand-painted illustrations invite young readers to share in the rhythm of the rushing rain. Includes educational STEM endmatter about rain and how it helps humans and the earth." -- publisher
I Like the Wind
"Lyrical, rhyming text and playful, hand-painted illustrations invite young readers to share in the mystery of the whistling wind. Includes educational STEM endmatter about wind and how it helps humans and the earth." -- publisher
I Like the Snow
"Lyrical, rhyming text and playful, hand-painted illustrations invite young readers to share in the beauty of swirling snow. Includes educational STEM endmatter about snow and how it helps humans and the earth." -- publisher
That’s Like Me!
"What do a trapeze artist, an Arctic explorer, and a soccer player have in common? Meet the fifteen kids and adults profiled in That's Like Me!, a collection of first-person accounts of successful people who learn differently. Whether it was reading, math, writing, or speech problems, each person shares his or her inspiring story of facing the challenge of school, while pursuing important goals. An invaluable resource list for adults and students included, as well as a place for kids to write their own success stories." -- publisher
Words Are Like Faces
"Edith Baer's playful, yet thought provoking rhyming poem, coupled with Kyra Teis' colorful illustrations, captures the significance of words in everyday life. Although the couplets are easy to memorize and lucid, the underlying meaning conveys the role of language in building a human community, which connects, informs and nurtures through dialogue." -- publisher
The Magic of Clay
"Listen to your clay feel its magic and create! How does a formation of rock and minerals transform into a ceramic masterpiece? In this picture book guide, budding artists and enthusiasts will learn all about facts about clay, from its chemical makeup and formation to the hands-on processes of molding, forming, heating, and glazing. Simple explanations and clear language allow readers to easily understand terminology, techniques, and the art form of ceramics. Fresh and vibrant collage-style illustrations aid the text, demonstrating the charm of one of Earth's most useful minerals. The Magic of Clay is an informative journey into the world of ceramics perfect for readers of all ages. Children, parents, and educators alike will marvel in this essential instructional tool, and walk away inspired to create their own artistic gems." -- publisher
Brothers and Sisters
"Like most brothers and sisters, the siblings in this book play together, compete with each other, and help one another. In Brothers and Sisters, we meet a number of sibling groups in which at least one member has a physical disability. This book shows that having a sibling with a disability is not so different from having a sibling without a disability." -- publisher
I’ll Believe You When…
"You've probably heard the expression "when pigs fly," but have you heard the Spanish phrase "when frogs grow hair" or the Yoruba saying "when chicken have teeth"? This fun-filled collection of idioms from around the world includes expressions in ten languages . . . all of them sure to put a smile on any child's face." -- publisher
Welcome to Arizona
"Welcome to Arizona! We’re glad you’re here! Introducing a new series of picture books about each US state. Children from Arizona and those who’d like to visit Arizona one day will love this bright, cheerful, fact-filled picture book celebration of “The Grand Canyon State.” With information about the state’s animals, plants, regions, food, people, customs, and fun places to visit, this tribute to Arizona is the perfect gift for vacationers and residents alike. The warm, bright illustrations highlight the many delights to be found throughout the state, and the easy-yet-informative details (“Arizona’s state mammal, the ringtailed cat, is not a cat! It is a member of the racoon family”) give just the right amount of information to kids from preschool on up. Series Overview: The “Welcome to” series starts in spring ’21 with Arizona, California, Florida, and Texas, with plans to add more states each season." -- publisher
Welcome to Texas
"Welcome to Texas! We’re glad you’re here! Introducing a new series of picture books about each US state. Children from Texas and those who’d like to visit Texas one day will love this bright, cheerful, fact-filled picture book celebration of “The Lone Star State.” With information about the state’s animals, plants, regions, food, people, customs, and fun places to visit, this tribute to Texas is the perfect gift for vacationers and residents alike. The warm, bright illustrations highlight the many delights to be found throughout the state, and the easy-yet-informative details (“Texas is BIG! It’s the second-largest state in the USA”) give just the right amount of information to kids from preschool on up. Series Overview: The “Welcome to” series starts in spring ’21 with Arizona, California, Florida, and Texas, with plans to add more states each season.Welcome to Texas! We’re glad you’re here! Introducing a new series of picture books about each US state. Children from Texas and those who’d like to visit Texas one day will love this bright, cheerful, fact-filled picture book celebration of “The Lone Star State.” With information about the state’s animals, plants, regions, food, people, customs, and fun places to visit, this tribute to Texas is the perfect gift for vacationers and residents alike. The warm, bright illustrations highlight the many delights to be found throughout the state, and the easy-yet-informative details (“Texas is BIG! It’s the second-largest state in the USA”) give just the right amount of information to kids from preschool on up. Series Overview: The “Welcome to” series starts in spring ’21 with Arizona, California, Florida, and Texas, with plans to add more states each season." -- publisher