Andrew Larsen
Author
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
This picture book from award-winning author Andrew Larsen playfully and imaginatively explores a young child's process of learning to express himself. It promotes the idea that stories are available for everyone to tell, whatever way we can, and will inspire pre-readers to try writing stories of their own. The lively, fun illustrations by Mike Lowery incorporate story panels with dialogue bubbles, adding visual texture. Also helpful, the boy's story...
Author
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Award-winning author Andrew Larsen's simple yet evocative story sets just the right tone for the youngest children, who can relate to the boy's disappointment about missing the exciting nighttime game and his fears that he won't be able to fall asleep. Jacqui Lee's illustrations in soothing greens and blues are done in a wonderful blend of nostalgic and contemporary styles that suit the story's timelessness. This book provides all of the appeal of...
Author
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Vincent is staying with his aunt Mimi for the summer while his mom recuperates from surgery. Mimi's drab city neighborhood, complete with an empty dirt lot across the street, doesn't seem too promising. But then Vincent meets Toma, a boy who lives nearby, and things start looking up. Mimi has a mysterious box of "dirt balls" in her apartment. When she asks Vincent to get rid of them, the fun Vincent and Toma have throwing them into the lot becomes...
7) Jungle cat
Author
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
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Description
Bob is an orange tabby cat with big dreams. He lives in a safe and friendly apartment building with his human, Pippa, but Bob knows he is more than an indoor cat-he's a Jungle Cat! When he sneaks outside to chase after his dream, Bob's adventure suddenly gets too wild. It's a good thing jungle cats know when to ask for help! Vibrantly illustrated with playful depictions of city and apartment life, this is the delightful story of an over-confident...
Author
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"Every Sunday in winter, spring, summer and fall - through snow, rain, heat and gloom - Zaida delivers bagels to his neighbors and to his grandson, Eli. Warm, chewy, salty bagels. But their Sunday tradition comes to a halt when a slip on some schmaltz leaves Zaida flat on his touches and bedridden - and bagel-less! Who will bring the bagels if Zaida's not well in time for next Sunday's delivery? Told with a schmear of love and baked with humor, The...
10) Sally’s new look
Author
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
Key Selling Points In this follow-up to Sally's Big Day , Sally the dog is off to the groomer for a trim. After a bubble bath, a blow-dry and some serious snipping, she looks good as new...and so do her owners, who arrive with fresh hairdos too! This sweet story gives kids insight into pet care and what happens when a dog goes to the groomer; it could also help readers who are nervous about going to the hairdresser, introducing them to the various...