Ellen Weiss is a prolific children's author, crafting stories that span from engaging board books for the youngest readers to compelling narratives for middle-grade audiences. Her work often benefits from a collaborative spirit, frequently partnering with her husband, Mel Friedman, to bring her imaginative tales to life.
Featuring a delightful duo, this board book invites young readers to join twins as they embark on a joyful bathtime adventure. With vibrant illustrations and engaging storytelling, it serves as a charming companion to "Playtime for Twins," making it perfect for shared reading experiences. Ideal for little ones, it captures the fun and excitement of bath time in a playful and colorful way.
The story features a delightful pair of twins who use their vivid imaginations to enhance their experiences, serving as a whimsical companion to "Bathtime for Twins." The board book is filled with vibrant colors, making it visually engaging for young readers.
Celebrating the unconditional love of a mother for her spirited child, this delightful read-aloud captures the humor and chaos of parenting a little monster. With a soothing lullaby tone, it highlights the joys and challenges of raising a lively kid who marches to the beat of their own drum. Full-color illustrations enhance the whimsical narrative, making it a perfect choice for mothers with a sense of humor and resilience.
Pepper and Jake love herding sheep in the little valley where they live. But there's a problem— a big problem. Urk, a giant who lives on a nearby mountain, is big and stinky and doesn't care that dumping dirty laundry water in the nearby stream causes a flood down below every single week. So Pepper and Jake hike to Urk's mountaintop lair to confront him. But there's no reasoning with a giant, especially one who gives cryptic puzzles to solve. If the kids can solve it, Urk will move away. If not, Pepper and Jake (and their sheep) will be the featured ingredients in Urk's next bowl of smelly soup!
Best friends Eliza, Lisa, Molly and Abby are passionate for all things furry, four-legged or feathered. The Rescue Squad want to return Belle to her trainer, but after several weird phone calls, dubious claims of ownership, and a little detective work - they decide that 'home' may not be the safest place for Belle after all.
The story features a delightful blend of sweet, rhyming text and charming illustrations that celebrate the unique relationship between parents and their "little monsters." Through humor and warmth, it captures the essence of family connections, making it an engaging read for both children and parents. The vibrant full-color artwork enhances the whimsical narrative, bringing the characters and their adventures to life.
In this humorous retelling of "The Taming of the Shrew," Little Lola, a mischievous shrew, faces a new challenge when her cousin Lester arrives. Unlike Lola, Lester is even more troublemaking, leading to a comedic clash of antics. The story cleverly illustrates the consequences of misbehavior while providing vibrant full-color illustrations, making it an engaging read for young audiences.
This book features an engaging vocabulary word hunt that helps readers enhance their language skills with included pronunciations. Additionally, it offers a comprehensive glossary and an index, making it a valuable resource for understanding and navigating the content effectively.
This book features an engaging vocabulary word hunt that enhances language skills through interactive learning. It includes pronunciations for each word, a comprehensive glossary for quick reference, and an index to easily navigate the content. These elements make it a valuable resource for readers looking to expand their vocabulary in an enjoyable way.
Discover how a bulb grows into a daffodil. Scholastic News Nonfiction How Things Grow series gives the youngest reader (Ages 6-7) an introduction to plant life cycle. Each book includes chapters that help readers identify key details while the photographs, and other text features encourage students to make connections on their own.