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Bernette Ford

    Bernette Ford is the author of the forthcoming First Snow. Sam Williams is the illustrator of numerous children's picture books. Their collaborative works deliver engaging narratives and visually rich illustrations, captivating young readers.

    Teddy, Truck and other first words
    The Magical Snowflake
    Ballet Kitty
    Uncle John's City Garden
    Nappy Duck and Potty Piggy
    One Black Cat and other numbers
    • 2023

      Ballet Kitty can't find her ballet shoes and Princess Pussycat is coming round to play! What will she do? A great book for aspiring ballerinas everywhere, full of friendship and fun, dance and dressing-up!

      Ballet Kitty
    • 2023

      Experience the enchanting and timeless tale of expectation, anticipation, and wonder crafted by renowned children’s book author Bernette Ford. The Magical Snowflake captures the heartwarming essence of a young girl amid the frosty snow, making it more than just a children’s Christmas book; it's an inclusive holiday read-aloud book that celebrates the winter season, community, family, and friendship.Set in the midst of winter's chill, with an absence of snow, Ori and her friends yearn to play outdoors. Ori makes a heartfelt wish, and soon, a special snowflake brings joy to the entire town. Guided by the confidence of a young girl and the assured storytelling voice of author Bernette Ford, The Magical Snowflake leads readers through moments of pure delight, filled with song, dance, and seasonal cheer.For those seeking winter books or the perfect toddler books this holiday season, The Magical Snowflake promises to be the surprise of the year. Destined to become a classic among Christmas books for kids, this story's enchanting protagonist, Ori, will inspire both children and adults to partake in the merriment and sing along to "We wish you a merry winter." The vibrant illustrations by Erin K. Robinson bring these unforgettable scenes to life, ensuring that this story will be etched in your heart forever.

      The Magical Snowflake
    • 2022
    • 2022

      How does this city garden grow? With help from L’il Sissy and her siblings--and love, love, love! A celebration of nature, family, and food. Visiting the city from her home in the suburbs, an African American girl sees how a few packets of seeds, some helping hands, and hard work transform an empty lot in a housing project into a magical place where vegetables grow and family gathers. It’s the magic of nature in the heart of the city! Bernette Ford’s autobiographical story is a loving glimpse at a girl, her siblings, and her uncle, and their shared passion for farming. L’l Sissy’s fascination with measurement, comparison, and estimation introduces children to STEM concepts. And the progress of Uncle John’s garden introduces readers to the life cycle of plants. Frank Morrison, winner of multiple Coretta Scott King awards and an NAACP Image Award, depicts dramatic cityscapes as well as the luscious colors and textures of Nature. A Smithsonian Magazine Best Children's Book of the Year A BCCB Blue Ribbon Book A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection

      Uncle John's City Garden
    • 2022
    • 2006