With a beautiful narrative by author and poet Carole Gerber and stunning and intricate art by renowned Japanese artist Yumi Shimokawara comes one of the most anticipated Christmas gift books ever published. Gift of the Animals shares the miraculous offerings the humble animals in the manger gave to the baby Jesus.
This love letter written from mother to child invites readers to experience a baby's month-by-month development in the womb as compared to familiar fruits and vegetables. A mother lovingly describes the sizes and stages of her baby's month-by-month development inside the womb, and the amazement of experiencing it from the outside. Look at you - as big as a banana! Some of your cells formed into bones, and your arms and legs grew longer. I could feel you kick! Sometimes when I rubbed my belly, I felt you thump back. Was that your way of saying hello? Simple, age-appropriate facts are woven into a tender and lyrical text that celebrates the miracle of a baby. It demystifies and informs readers, while simultaneously appreciating the wonder of it all. A perfect read-aloud for mother and child, or for children whose mothers are pregnant with a younger sibling.
There are amazing trees that live in our world--yellow poplar, American beech, crape myrtle, and so many more! But how do you know which ones are which? Follow along in this heartwarming tale as a father lovingly teaches his son to identify eight common trees in a park and then surprises him with his own tree to plant and nurture. With beautiful, realistic illustrations and true facts interwoven throughout the story, A Tree for Me makes learning about trees fun! And as a bonus, directions for how to plant a tree are included at the end of the story, so you can surprise your child with a trip to the nursery and their very own "tree for me."
The book surveys the extent of allied knowledge regarding Auschwitz and other concentration camps during the Second World War. It reveals how Allies were aware of what was happening at camps much earlier than previously thought, and how propaganda and information agencies in the West controlled and prevented its dissemination.
A is for American—the shorthaired, friendly catsthat crossed the sea on sailing ships and kept them free of rats. B is for each breed of cat. A breed defines the waya feline looks, the way it sounds, and how it likes to play. C is for the claws attached to each cat’s padded feet.Cats use their claws to dig and climb and capture mice to eat.Furry felines fill the pages of this ABC picture book, introducing different species, behaviors, and eccentricities of cats. Packed with everything you should know about your cat, from how fast they run to why they like to purr, P Is for Purr is the perfect book for kids and cat lovers alike. Whether they are learning to read or they just like cats, this book will have something for everyone!
Annie Jump Cannon revolutionized astronomy with her star classification system, holding the record for identifying the most stars globally. In 1925, she became the first woman to receive a doctor of science degree from Oxford University. This biography highlights her groundbreaking contributions to science and her innovative method of ranking stars by heat, showcasing her remarkable achievements in a male-dominated field.
This vibrant poem celebrates the beauty of autumn while inviting us all to go ahead and jump in that big, colorful, pile of fall leaves. Leslie Evan’s bold artwork brings together gold, orange, yellow, red, and brown leaves into a literary pile creating the magic of autumn for young readers. The poetic text gives simple facts about different types of fall leaves making it easy for readers to identify leaves ranging from red maple to sycamore by color, shape, and other characteristics. Informative and fun, Carole Gerber brings us a wonderful introduction to seasons and science for the earliest of leaf jumpers.
Grab your broom and fly the night sky with ten little witches in this fun and festive Halloween counting book! Whether zooming past rattling skeletons, buzzing by pie-stealing mummies, or soaring over a werewolf with bad breath, readers will be cheering for this exciting group of witches and their high-flying Halloween adventures!
The arrival of spring brings vibrant life to nature, as trees awaken with new leaves and blossoms. This season symbolizes renewal and growth, inviting readers to explore themes of rebirth and the beauty of the natural world. The narrative captures the essence of springtime, highlighting the transformation of the environment and the joy it brings to both flora and fauna. Through vivid descriptions, the book immerses readers in a world where the warmth of the sun and the freshness of the air inspire a sense of hope and rejuvenation.