A Friendship Yarn
A Friendship Yarn
Porcupine and Badger have always been the best of friends, so when Porcupine finds some yarn in the woods, she makes a present for Badger. And when Badger finds yarn, she makes a present for Porcupine. The only problem? It’s the same yarn—and to finish the gift, they each must unravel the other’s creation. An act of kindness turns into a fierce standoff as the friendship frays—can Porcupine and Badger set aside their differences and knit themselves back together?
Whose Feet?
Babies can spot the differences between animals and people in this pure fun book with a built-in guessing game and underlying educational aspect. Straightforward words and appealing, large illustrations bring smiles and chortles, a perfect opportunity for parents to cuddle up with little ones.
Whose Ears?
Babies can spot the differences between animals and people in this pure fun book with a built-in guessing game and underlying educational aspect. Straightforward words and appealing, large illustrations bring smiles and chortles, a perfect opportunity for parents to cuddle up with little ones.
The Wind Plays Tricks
The wind swirls through the farmyard one dark night. It tears around the farmyard, over the meadows, past the pond. It blows so hard and so long that all the animals howl, too. And, in the sunny morning, the animals learn that the wind has played tricks on them. Pig goes, “Cluck!”, Little Chicks go, “Neigh!”, Hens go, “Moo!”, Horse goes, “Cock-a-Doodle-Dooo!”, Cow goes “Quack!”, and Rooster—well, Rooster goes, “Cheep!” Can the animals work together to find a solution and get their right voices back?
The Sound of Silence
Myron Uhlberg was born the hearing son of deaf parents at a time when American Sign Language was not well established, and deaf people were often dismissed as being unintelligent. In this young reader adaptation of his acclaimed memoir, Hands of My Father, Uhlberg recalls the daily difficulties and hidden joys of growing up as the intermediary between his parents’ silent world and the world of the hearing.
Leaf Man
While wandering through a field of stumps that was once a forest, a boy collects twigs and sticks and leaves that remain and decides to create something new. He makes a figure—a leaf man—who inspires him to dream and invent, to plant the seed for a better world. Based on the ancient folklore of the “green man” as a symbol of renewal, lyrical text and immersive visual storytelling fills this uplifting picture book with optimism for the future.
The Kid and the Chameleon Sleepover (The Kid and the Chameleon: Time to Read, Level 3)
Tessy is so excited to have a sleepover with Newton, full of midnight snacks and bedtime stories and pillow fights. But Newton just wants to sleep! Can the friends find a way for both of them to have fun?
The Kid and the Chameleon (The Kid and the Chameleon: Time to Read, Level 3)
When Tessy meets Newton the chameleon she wants to be friends, but she only wants to do kid things, like ride bikes and eat cookies. Newton is far more interested in chameleon things, like changing colors and sitting on rocks for a long, long time. Can Tessy and Newton find ways to overcome their differences?
The Girls of Firefly Cabin
Lauren, Isla, Jade, and Archer meet the first day of summer camp, and friendship magic is made in Firefly Cabin. If only they could immortalize their summer memories by winning the contest to be the face of the camp’s website. But it won’t be easy; not with rival cabins, distracting crushes, and of course, the girl’s own secrets getting in the way. Can friendship—and the Fireflies—triumph over all?
The Gift of Ramadan
Sophia wants to fast for Ramadan this year. Her grandma tells her that fasting helps make a person sparkly—and Sophia loves sparkles. But when her attempt at fasting fails, Sophia must find another way to participate. This lovely multigenerational family story explores the many ways to take part in the Ramadan holiday.