What if …
What if …
A child who likes to draw and write stories imagines what would happen if there were no pencils, paper, or other tools for being creative.
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What If Everybody Said That?
What If Everybody Said That?
"What if everybody chose to be kind? If you tell someone that they can’t play with you, there’s no harm done, right? But what if everybody said that? What if everybody forgot to be kind—and made fun of other kids’ artwork at school, or told a fib, or refused to share with a person in need? The world wouldn’t be a very nice place to live. But what if everybody thought before they spoke, so the world would be a kinder place? With clear prose and lighthearted artwork, this companion book to the bestseller What If Everybody Did That? explores the power of words and shows kids that the things we say matter." -- publisher
What is…?
What is…?
What Is...? is a story that children will love from start to finish. Children love to play guessing games and they are sure to find this to be great fun. It is a relaxing book that will pique the interest of children and adults as well. This book is great for a rainy day or any other time. What Is...? takes the reader on an interesting journey and it is a great page turner with a warm and amusing ending. -- publisher
When God gave us words
When God gave us words
Over the protests of the angels, God gives people words but quickly reconsiders as lies, curses, and gossip appear but soon, words are being used in new, beautiful ways.
When God made light
When God made light
'Let there be light!' that's what God said. And light began shining and then started to spread." Wild and creative illustrations from top children's illustrator David Catrow pair with Matthew Paul Turner's lyrical verse in this message of a God-made light that cuts through darkness to bring vision and hope to all young readers.
When Mama Braids My Hair
When Mama Braids My Hair
"When Mama Braids My Hair captures a young girl s experience of having her hair braided and the bond it creates with her mother. The tradition of African hair braiding is more than just a Sunday routine. Come join Nikki on an adventure as she is transformed into an Egyptian queen, a Nigerian goddess, a Zulu warrior, and a Maasai girl. While young girls throughout the African Diaspora can relate to getting their hair braided in intricate styles, it is also an ancient ritual that is a large part of their history. Readers will enjoy going on an adventure with the main character and learning about the origins of popular braided hairstyles worn today." -- publisher
When the cousins came
When the cousins came
Even though Lila's cousins do some things differently, Lila loves when they come to visit.
When we love someone we sing to them / Cuando amamos cantamos
When we love someone we sing to them / Cuando amamos cantamos
A reclamation of the Mexican serenata tradition, follow the story of a young boy who asks his father if there is a song for a boy who loves a boy.
Where did you come from, baby dear?
Wild One
Wild One
"An energetic, rhyming day-in-the-life romp with a child and the animal playmates of her imagination Rhyming couplets describe a day in the life of an energetic, little girl who stretches "like a cat" and hangs "like a bat," while the illustrations show both the child and the succession of imaginary animals she mimics. Her activities wind up with a gentle goodnight as her parents tuck her, "snuggling like a bear," into bed. Can you stretch like a cat or hang like a bat? This little one can do those things and so many more as she bounds energetically through her day. Author Jane Whittingham's sprightly couplets take her from the park to the pool, to dinner and bed, while Noel Tuazon cleverly illustrates the animal companions of a child's imagination. Published in a sturdy format with a padded cover, rounded corners, and extra-heavy paper, Wild One is perfect for sharing with wiggly, little wild ones of your own. And as the last pages are turned, the story’s final, sweet "goodnight" will leave the liveliest listeners ready to snuggle like a bear at bedtime." -- publisher