Author: Eden Ross Lipson
Publisher: Crown
ISBN:
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 464
Book Description
A selective guide to nearly 1,000 best books for children of all ages. Includes indexes.
The New York Times Parent's Guide to the Best Books for Children
Author: Eden Ross Lipson
Publisher: Crown
ISBN:
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 464
Book Description
A selective guide to nearly 1,000 best books for children of all ages. Includes indexes.
Publisher: Crown
ISBN:
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 464
Book Description
A selective guide to nearly 1,000 best books for children of all ages. Includes indexes.
Great Books About Things Kids Love
Author: Kathleen Odean
Publisher: Ballantine Books
ISBN: 0307485625
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 466
Book Description
BOOKS THAT TURN CHILDREN INTO LIFE-LONG READERS! Most children want to read a book because it's about something they love or are curious about--dinosaurs, magic tricks, ballerinas, sports, secret codes, and a host of other topics. Now with this unique book, Kathleen Odean, current chair of the Newberry Award committee and author of Great Books for Girls and Great Books for Boys, makes it easy for parents and teachers to satisfy a child's individual cravings for good reading on any subject. Inside you'll discover ¸ More than 750 books divided into 55 categories, from Airplanes to Zoos ¸ Professional appraisals that are balanced, intelligent, and fun to read ¸ Stimulating book-related activities and helpful tips for parents Whether the format is picture book, poetry, fiction, or nonfiction, here are wonderful selections like Why Does the Cat Do That? and Exploring the Titanic . . . tried and true characters, from the beloved aardvarks Arthur and D.W. to the hilarious Junie B. Jones and the courageous Harry Potter . . . new heroes and heroines to cheer for such as Katherine Paterson's Princess Miranda from The Wide-Awake Princess and the exciting Jack Black from Jack Black and the Ship of Thieves by Carol Hughes. Great Books About Things Kids Love creates a book-rich environment in which the habit of reading can take hold and flourish for a lifetime. From the Trade Paperback edition.
Publisher: Ballantine Books
ISBN: 0307485625
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 466
Book Description
BOOKS THAT TURN CHILDREN INTO LIFE-LONG READERS! Most children want to read a book because it's about something they love or are curious about--dinosaurs, magic tricks, ballerinas, sports, secret codes, and a host of other topics. Now with this unique book, Kathleen Odean, current chair of the Newberry Award committee and author of Great Books for Girls and Great Books for Boys, makes it easy for parents and teachers to satisfy a child's individual cravings for good reading on any subject. Inside you'll discover ¸ More than 750 books divided into 55 categories, from Airplanes to Zoos ¸ Professional appraisals that are balanced, intelligent, and fun to read ¸ Stimulating book-related activities and helpful tips for parents Whether the format is picture book, poetry, fiction, or nonfiction, here are wonderful selections like Why Does the Cat Do That? and Exploring the Titanic . . . tried and true characters, from the beloved aardvarks Arthur and D.W. to the hilarious Junie B. Jones and the courageous Harry Potter . . . new heroes and heroines to cheer for such as Katherine Paterson's Princess Miranda from The Wide-Awake Princess and the exciting Jack Black from Jack Black and the Ship of Thieves by Carol Hughes. Great Books About Things Kids Love creates a book-rich environment in which the habit of reading can take hold and flourish for a lifetime. From the Trade Paperback edition.
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian (National Book Award Winner)
Author: Sherman Alexie
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0316219304
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 299
Book Description
A New York Times bestseller—over one million copies sold! A National Book Award winner A Boston Globe-Horn Book Award winner Bestselling author Sherman Alexie tells the story of Junior, a budding cartoonist growing up on the Spokane Indian Reservation. Determined to take his future into his own hands, Junior leaves his troubled school on the rez to attend an all-white farm town high school where the only other Indian is the school mascot. Heartbreaking, funny, and beautifully written, The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, which is based on the author's own experiences, coupled with poignant drawings by Ellen Forney that reflect the character's art, chronicles the contemporary adolescence of one Native American boy as he attempts to break away from the life he was destined to live. With a forward by Markus Zusak, interviews with Sherman Alexie and Ellen Forney, and black-and-white interior art throughout, this edition is perfect for fans and collectors alike.
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0316219304
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 299
Book Description
A New York Times bestseller—over one million copies sold! A National Book Award winner A Boston Globe-Horn Book Award winner Bestselling author Sherman Alexie tells the story of Junior, a budding cartoonist growing up on the Spokane Indian Reservation. Determined to take his future into his own hands, Junior leaves his troubled school on the rez to attend an all-white farm town high school where the only other Indian is the school mascot. Heartbreaking, funny, and beautifully written, The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, which is based on the author's own experiences, coupled with poignant drawings by Ellen Forney that reflect the character's art, chronicles the contemporary adolescence of one Native American boy as he attempts to break away from the life he was destined to live. With a forward by Markus Zusak, interviews with Sherman Alexie and Ellen Forney, and black-and-white interior art throughout, this edition is perfect for fans and collectors alike.
Rosie and the Rustlers
Author: Roy Gerrard
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
ISBN: 9780374463397
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Rosie and her wranglers meet up with Greasy Ben and his gang in this rollicking tale of adventure.
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
ISBN: 9780374463397
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Rosie and her wranglers meet up with Greasy Ben and his gang in this rollicking tale of adventure.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Author: Eric Carle
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1524739553
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 30
Book Description
The all-time classic picture book, from generation to generation, sold somewhere in the world every 30 seconds! Have you shared it with a child or grandchild in your life? For the first time, Eric Carle’s The Very Hungry Caterpillar is now available in e-book format, perfect for storytime anywhere. As an added bonus, it includes read-aloud audio of Eric Carle reading his classic story. This fine audio production pairs perfectly with the classic story, and it makes for a fantastic new way to encounter this famous, famished caterpillar.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1524739553
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 30
Book Description
The all-time classic picture book, from generation to generation, sold somewhere in the world every 30 seconds! Have you shared it with a child or grandchild in your life? For the first time, Eric Carle’s The Very Hungry Caterpillar is now available in e-book format, perfect for storytime anywhere. As an added bonus, it includes read-aloud audio of Eric Carle reading his classic story. This fine audio production pairs perfectly with the classic story, and it makes for a fantastic new way to encounter this famous, famished caterpillar.
The Giving Tree
Author: Shel Silverstein
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0061965103
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
As The Giving Tree turns fifty, this timeless classic is available for the first time ever in ebook format. This digital edition allows young readers and lifelong fans to continue the legacy and love of a classic that will now reach an even wider audience. "Once there was a tree...and she loved a little boy." So begins a story of unforgettable perception, beautifully written and illustrated by the gifted and versatile Shel Silverstein. This moving parable for all ages offers a touching interpretation of the gift of giving and a serene acceptance of another's capacity to love in return. Every day the boy would come to the tree to eat her apples, swing from her branches, or slide down her trunk...and the tree was happy. But as the boy grew older he began to want more from the tree, and the tree gave and gave and gave. This is a tender story, touched with sadness, aglow with consolation. Shel Silverstein's incomparable career as a bestselling children's book author and illustrator began with Lafcadio, the Lion Who Shot Back. He is also the creator of picture books including A Giraffe and a Half, Who Wants a Cheap Rhinoceros?, The Missing Piece, The Missing Piece Meets the Big O, and the perennial favorite The Giving Tree, and of classic poetry collections such as Where the Sidewalk Ends, A Light in the Attic, Falling Up, Every Thing On It, Don't Bump the Glump!, and Runny Babbit. And don't miss the other Shel Silverstein ebooks, Where the Sidewalk Ends and A Light in the Attic!
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0061965103
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
As The Giving Tree turns fifty, this timeless classic is available for the first time ever in ebook format. This digital edition allows young readers and lifelong fans to continue the legacy and love of a classic that will now reach an even wider audience. "Once there was a tree...and she loved a little boy." So begins a story of unforgettable perception, beautifully written and illustrated by the gifted and versatile Shel Silverstein. This moving parable for all ages offers a touching interpretation of the gift of giving and a serene acceptance of another's capacity to love in return. Every day the boy would come to the tree to eat her apples, swing from her branches, or slide down her trunk...and the tree was happy. But as the boy grew older he began to want more from the tree, and the tree gave and gave and gave. This is a tender story, touched with sadness, aglow with consolation. Shel Silverstein's incomparable career as a bestselling children's book author and illustrator began with Lafcadio, the Lion Who Shot Back. He is also the creator of picture books including A Giraffe and a Half, Who Wants a Cheap Rhinoceros?, The Missing Piece, The Missing Piece Meets the Big O, and the perennial favorite The Giving Tree, and of classic poetry collections such as Where the Sidewalk Ends, A Light in the Attic, Falling Up, Every Thing On It, Don't Bump the Glump!, and Runny Babbit. And don't miss the other Shel Silverstein ebooks, Where the Sidewalk Ends and A Light in the Attic!
100 Best Books for Children
Author: Anita Silvey
Publisher: Turtleback Books
ISBN: 9781417726554
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Silvey's 35 years in children's book publishing inform this authoritative list of essential reading for kids of all ages. In addition to the 100 best, extensive lists of books to meet special needs and interests as well as classics, selected by age
Publisher: Turtleback Books
ISBN: 9781417726554
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Silvey's 35 years in children's book publishing inform this authoritative list of essential reading for kids of all ages. In addition to the 100 best, extensive lists of books to meet special needs and interests as well as classics, selected by age
Be Kind
Author: Pat Zietlow Miller
Publisher:
ISBN: 1626723214
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 37
Book Description
A thoughtful picture book illustrating the power of small acts of kindness, from the award-winning author of Sophie's Squash.
Publisher:
ISBN: 1626723214
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 37
Book Description
A thoughtful picture book illustrating the power of small acts of kindness, from the award-winning author of Sophie's Squash.
Too Cute to Spook
Author: Diana Aleksandrova
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781953118011
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Lorry wants to be the scariest monster of all, but unlike the other monsters, he doesn't look scary at all. Lorry is cute and kids aren't afraid of cute little monsters.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781953118011
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Lorry wants to be the scariest monster of all, but unlike the other monsters, he doesn't look scary at all. Lorry is cute and kids aren't afraid of cute little monsters.
Best Children's Books in the World
Author: Byron Preiss
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
ISBN: 9780810912465
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Each delightful story in this appealing collection of contemporary illustrated children's books from 16 different countries is reprinted with complete text and original art.
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
ISBN: 9780810912465
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Each delightful story in this appealing collection of contemporary illustrated children's books from 16 different countries is reprinted with complete text and original art.