Melissa Sweet is an author whose work is characterized by whimsical watercolors often enhanced with collage. She has a distinctive approach, incorporating found objects and details that enrich the narrative. Her creations for children are deeply inspired by her daily life and keen observation of the world, embodying the poet Mary Oliver's sentiment: "To pay attention, this is our endless and proper work."
Acclaimed writer Joan Holub and Caldecott Honoree Melissa Sweet team up in this hilarious and exuberant retelling of Little Red Riding Hood , in which a brave, little red pencil finds her way through the many perils of writing a story, faces a ravenous pencil sharpener (the Wolf 3000)... and saves the day.
A Robert F. Sibert Honor Book Winner of the Schneider Family Book Award An ALA-ALSC Notable Children's Book Winner of the NCTE Orbis Pictus Award for Outstanding Nonfiction for Children As a child in the late 1800s, Horace Pippin loved to draw: He loved the feel of the charcoal as it slid across the floor. He loved looking at something in the room and making it come alive again in front of him. He drew pictures for his sisters, his classmates, his co-workers. Even during W.W.I, Horace filled his notebooks with drawings from the trenches . . . until he was shot. Upon his return home, Horace couldn't lift his right arm, and couldn't make any art. Slowly, with lots of practice, he regained use of his arm, until once again, he was able to paint--and paint, and paint! Soon, people—including the famous painter N. C. Wyeth—started noticing Horace's art, and before long, his paintings were displayed in galleries and museums across the country. Jen Bryant and Melissa Sweet team up once again to share this inspiring story of a self-taught painter from humble beginnings who despite many obstacles, was ultimately able to do what he loved, and be recognized for who he was: an artist.
In 1934, Ruth Harkness had never seen a panda bear. Not many people in the world had. But soon the young Mrs. Harkness would inherit an expedition from her explorer husband: the hunt for a panda. She knew that bringing back a panda would be hard. Impossible, even. But she intended to try. So she went to China, where she found a guide, built traps, gathered supplies, and had explorers' clothes made—unheard of for a woman in those days. Then she set out up the Yangtze River and into the wilderness. What she discovered would awe America: an adorable baby panda she named Su Lin, which means "a little bit of something very cute." With breathtaking illustrations from Caldecott Honor artist Melissa Sweet, this little-known true story shares the tale of an adventurous woman who was bold and brave—and the unforgettable journey that helped shape American attitudes toward wildlife.
Every day we make decisions about our health - some big and some small. What we eat, how we live and even where we live can affect our health. But how can we be sure that the advice we are given about these important matters is right for us? This book will provide you with the right tools for assessing health advice.
A cozy animal story presents the ideal way to begin an afternoon snooze, as a variety of sleepy creatures find their favorite places to settle down, from a comfy basket of yarn to grandma's lap.
As Little Kangaroo imagines becoming a tree, a house, a book, a teddy bear, and more, Mama tells how she will continue to love and care for her "little one."
Best friends Angel and Chloe spend the passing seasons enjoying the outdoors and trying to avoid the obnoxious Rupert Raguso--until Angel goes away for two weeks and Chloe needs someone to play with.
Pinky and Rex concoct the perfect trick to get even with the nasty old lady across the street--until Pinky senses how sad and lonely she really is. Full color.
When Rex attends a wedding, that gives Pinky an idea. If he and Rex get married, they'll never be apart again! Full color.
