Betsy Franco is a prolific author whose works often explore a wide range of themes and genres. Her extensive catalog reflects a deep engagement with storytelling and an ability to connect with diverse audiences. Franco's writing focuses on thoughtful explorations of subject matter, offering readers a rich literary experience. Her contributions are valued for their accessibility and depth.
Award-winning author Betsy Franco presents an engaging exploration of math topics, including fractions, time measurements, geometry, and graphs, connecting these concepts to children's everyday experiences. The narrative aims to make math relatable and accessible, enhancing young readers' understanding and appreciation of the subject.
So much can happen in three years in a teen's life. Help them record it all with this daily journal. The perfect gift for a teen, Q&A a Day for Me is a one-sentence diary that prompts any teen to record best friends, worst haircuts, favorite outfits, and embarrassing moments. Filled with 365 questions, one on each page for every day of the year, a teen has the space to write down a short response every year for three years. It’s easy to get started—just turn to today’s date and take a minute to answer the question at the top of the page. As the years pass, he or she will have a keepsake time capsule that shows how much his or her answers change (and which ones remain the same)!
A troubled acting major's encounter with a bronze sculpture in Stanford's Rodin Sculpture Garden leads to the emergence of a naked, disoriented girl from the statue. Set in 2008, she is an eighteen-year-old with fragmented memories of her life in nineteenth-century Paris, where she served as Rodin's muse and had a passionate affair with him. As she navigates her new reality, her artistic spirit and tumultuous past intertwine, revealing themes of love, creativity, and the struggle to reconcile one's history.
This journal is the perfect family keepsake: A place for parents and children to share the evolution of thoughts, feelings, and dreams over the years, or a journal for kids who want to keep a time capsule of their own ideas about the world—whimsical or serious. Children's author Betsy Franco poses a question each day with only a few lines provided for a response, making this journal the ultimate no-fuss record keeper. Simply turn to today's date and record your child's answer. When you finish the year, move on to the next section. The diary can be started on any day of the year and makes a terrific keepsake or gift for parents. As the years go by you'll notice how your child's answers evolve, sometimes silly, sometimes precocious, but always interesting.
Set by a serene pond, a young girl witnesses the unfolding of nature's circle of life during a summer night. The narrative flows rhythmically, complemented by vibrant and luminous illustrations that highlight the striking beauty of the natural world. This book invites readers to appreciate the intricate connections within nature through its engaging storytelling and stunning artwork.
And Other School Poems for Two Voices
Engaging and whimsical, this collection of playful poems invites readers to join in a lively experience, perfect for multiple voices. Capturing the joyful chaos and spirited antics of a school day, the verses encourage collaboration and fun, making it an ideal choice for group readings.
A fun and engaging way for young children to figure out concepts and solving problems on his or her own. Rookie Readers (Ages 5-7) have provided entertaining, high-quality introductions to reading for more than a generation. Each title features full-color, often hilarious illustrations and engaging stories that always involve a young child figuring out concepts or solving problems on his or her own. A little boy finds different ways to make his baby sister smile.
A fun and engaging way for young children to figure out concepts and solving problems on his or her own. Rookie Readers (Ages 5-7) have provided entertaining, high-quality introductions to reading for more than a generation. Each title features full-color, often hilarious illustrations and engaging stories that always involve a young child figuring out concepts or solving problems on his or her own. Three children remake their grandpa's quilt so it will fit him better
The story of a little girl with red hair who makes a terrible mess whenever she eats! Food on her nose, food on her chin, food on her ears, food on her knees, food between her toes...food everywhere!
Describes the many things one can do with fallen leaves.
