Liz Garton Scanlon is celebrated for her numerous acclaimed books for young readers. Her writing is characterized by lyrical prose and a profound understanding of the child's world. Beyond her celebrated picture books, she is also a respected poet and educator, frequently sharing her passion for literature at schools and conferences. Scanlon's works are cherished for their sensitivity and ability to capture the magic of everyday moments.
Bibsy Cross, an imaginative eight-year-old, faces chaos when her pickle-jar terrarium habitat spirals beyond her control in this delightful third installment. The story captures her adventurous spirit and creativity as she navigates the challenges of her growing ecosystem, promising a blend of humor and heart in her escapades.
The narrative explores the transformative power of spring, illustrating how rain revitalizes the creek into a roaring river, nourishing the Tree as it reaches for the sky. As the Sun's rays strengthen, the forest flourishes with sprouts, fruits, and insects, showcasing a harmonious ecosystem. Even Fire, while painful for the Tree, plays a crucial role in fostering new life, emphasizing the cycle of growth and renewal in nature.
Meet Bibsy Cross, the precocious eight-year-old heroine of this charming chapter book series, as she navigates a relationship with a teacher who thinks that Bibsy is just too much. Most things are easy-peasy, regular-pegular for Bibsy Cross. She loves her parents, her cat, her best friend, Natia. And she loves going to school. She might just love that most of all! This year, Bibsy has Mrs. Stumper for a teacher... and Mrs. Stumper doesn't seem too keen on Bibsy. She thinks Bibsy talks too much--especially about her science fair project. But one day, when Bibsy talks a little too much, and goes a stone too far, Mrs. Stumper punishes her by punching a hole in her paper apple that hangs in the classroom. And Bibsy is devastated. How can she make the best science fair project when she feels so rotten?
Meet Bibsy Cross, the precocious, regular-pegular eight-year-old who daydreams of winning her library's bike-a-thon fundraiser in the second installment of this charming chapter book series. Most things are easy-peasy, regular-pegular for Bibsy Cross. She loves her parents, her cat, her best friend, Natia. She loves school and the library. And she loves riding her bike. Sometimes, she pretends it's her chariot. Bibsy's library is hosting a bike-a-thon to raise money to buy books. And Bibsy is determined to earn the most donations. That way she can WIN the fundraiser! But has Bibsy been spinning her wheels with the wrong intentions?
This lyrical, gorgeously illustrated picture book in verse follows a litter of baby wolf pups in the wild through their first full lunar cycle. Deep in the forest, Mama Wolf gives birth to an adorable litter of pups under a sky full of moon. Over the next month, the pups will open their eyes, stretch out their tiny paws, and playfully explore the world around them—all under the watchful eyes of Mama Wolf and the rest of the pack. And before long, these pups will be big enough to yip at the full moon themselves! With stunning artwork and a gently rhyming text full of fascinating wolf facts, this ideal bedtime or storytime read is perfect for anyone who has ever heard the call of the wild.
This whimsical and poignant picture book celebrates playing outside and invites readers to grab some friends, gear up their imaginations, and immerse themselves in nature.
"Once in your life, sometime after your first memory but before you can drive a car, something is going to happen to you that doesn't happen to anyone else you know. It might be something good. It might be something bad, or special, or funny, or shocking. For Millie, it's something really sad. Lolo, her neighbors' infant daughter, dies--unexpectedly, suddenly, inexplicably--on the night Millie babysits. There's nothing she could have done. There's nothing she can do now. So how does she go on? She does what you'll do. She finds her way. This poignant and profound coming-of-age story portrays a tragic experience of responsibility and its poisonous flip side: guilt. Cathartic and important, it's an honest and empathetic portrait of a girl at her most vulnerable--a mess of grief, love, and ultimately acceptance--who must reckon with those most difficult of demons: death ... and life."-- Provided by publisher
Frances is a city kid, but it’s hard for her to fit in. City walls aren’t for climbing, city rooms aren’t for running, city shops and city yards are too crowded, and there are so many rules that Frances can’t seem to follow.A New York Times Best Children's Book of the YearShe takes a trip to visit her cousins in the country, where she finds cats for chasing, roads for racing down, ladders for leaping, and fields full of animals. When it’s time to go home, it’s not easy to leave her cousins, but she invites them to visit and see the sights and sounds, lights, thumps, beeps and shines of the city where she returns to her loving mom and sisters.Liz Garton Scanlon is author of the Caldecott Honor book All the World , illustrated by Marla Frazee, and many other books including Bob, Not Bob , illustrated by Matt Cordell, and Another Way to Climb A Tree, illustrated by Hadley Hooper, With Frances in the Country , she deftly balances the appeals of city and country life.Sean Qualls is the Coretta Scott King Honor artist for Before John Was a Jazz Giant , Emmanuel's Dream , and Giant Steps to Change the World.
Imagination transforms an ordinary box into a vessel for adventure on the high seas, accompanied by beloved stuffed animal companions. Together, they embark on a whimsical journey filled with creativity and exploration, showcasing the power of friendship and the limitless possibilities of a child's imagination.
An exuberant, lyrical celebration of the plants and people that grow and thrive in a busy community garden.