candlewick press ma aug 2021 (18 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Zong, Grace (illustrator). Neuware - Boogie Bass feels like he can't do anything right, but when he joins an after-school American Sign Language club, he turns out to be a natural!The After-School Superstars--Nixie Ness, Vera Vance, Nolan Nada, and Boogie Bass--are back in a new after-school adventure starring Boogie. He is clumsy and goofy, but now that he is at the American Sign Language camp at his school, he finds his hidden talent. He may not believe in himself, but the rest of his class does, especially when they visit a school for the Deaf and Boogie leads the way with his exuberant personality helping students to learn about each other and make new friends. Vetted by an expert from Gallaudet University and complete with additional material full of facts about American Sign Language, Boogie Bass is an excellent addition to The After-School Superstars series. Each book features recurring characters and highlights one activity they do at their after-school program, along with illustrations in black and white. The series is perfect for fans of Judy Moody, Ivy and Bean, and Clementine. Praise for Nixie Ness: Cooking Star:A Junior Library Guild Selection'Young readers will easily relate to this wholesome look at early friendships and conflicts.' -School Library Journal'Likeable Nixie creates a terrific recipe for winning back old friends and making lots of new ones.' -Kirkus ReviewsPraise for Vera Vance: Comics Star:A Junior Library Guild Selection'Vera's shyness will be appreciated and understood by many readers . . . and the lovely wrap-up shows how every personality type and situation can find a way to use their strengths to reach their goals.'--Kirkus Reviews 'Budding artists will appreciate the respect for and information about the comics process and relate to Vera's joy at immersing herself in her beloved pastime.' --The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - It's time to bake magical spring cakes! But can these adorable kittens find all the ingredients Find out in this early graphic reader!It's springtime! Mama Cat is ready to bake her famous spring cakes, enchanted cupcakes heaped with sparkling frosting. Can kittens Nutmeg, Cinnamon, and Ginger find all the magical ingredients she needs The quest begins! This imaginative and adventurous graphic reader comes from rising comics star Miranda Harmon, co-creator of Mayor Good Boy.I Like to Read Comics are created for kids just learning to read. Sequential art and simple text--and a powerful relationship between the two--are perfect for developing readers.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A frog, a magic spell book, and one big, angry yellow ball. What could go wrong Everything in this hilarious early reader comic. Bee Bop Tiffle Dunk! Bam Bog Boo Bop! None of the magic spells in Frog's magic spell book will work on the deflated ball he found. Frustrated, Frog kicks the ball and watches as it flies up in the air and gets bigger and bigger and then as it comes back--uh, oh! Frog tries to outrun, trick, and hide from the ball in the library but the ball always finds him--even if it means knocking down bookshelves, ruining a puppet show, and sending papers flying everywhere! Author-illustrator Kathy Caple has created a hilarious story for young readers filled with slapstick humor and a healthy dose of be careful what you wish for. With a variety of panel sizes and styles, there is much here for kids to pore over and return to again and again. I Like to Read Comics are created for kids just learning to read. Sequential art and simple text--and a powerful relationship between the two--are perfect for developing readers.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Gonzalez, Thomas (illustrator). Neuware - A moving 9-11 story about the USS New York, a navy ship with a bow made from a World Trade Center Tower's beam.Following the events of September 11, 2001, a beam from the World Trade Center Towers was given to the United States Navy. The beam was driven from New York to a foundry in Louisiana, where the seven and a half tons of steel, which had once been a beam in the World Trade Center, became a navy ship's bow.Powerful text from Janet Nolan is paired with stunning illustrations from New York Times best-selling illustrator Thomas Gonzalez (14 Cows for America) in this inspiring story that reveals how something remarkable can emerge from a devastating event. Also includes details on shipbuilding. A beautiful book, perfect for American history and 9-11 studies.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - One makes colorful paper collages; the other, intricate environments out of found objects. And yet Susan L. Roth and the remarkable bowerbird are truly birds of a feather. Now in paperback.Sibert Medalist Susan L. Roth is like a bowerbird, a small black bird found in Australia and New Guinea that builds elaborate structures from various materials they find near their habitats. Though Susan creates books to attract readers and bowerbirds build bowers to attract a mate, both get their ideas from the world around them and the materials they find. Both love colors. No two of their respective creations are alike. And most importantly, both Susan and the bowerbirds aspire for their finished works to be greater than the sum of their parts. Complete with engaging backmatter and dazzling artwork crammed full of so much to look at, this visually delightful picture book from award-winning author and artist Susan L. Roth is a fascinating comparison of art we create and art we find in nature.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Tate, Don (illustrator). Neuware - Essential Black History ReadingThe first-ever picture book biography of Carter G. Woodson, the Father of Black History MonthCarter G. Woodson Book Award (Honor Book), NCSSParents' Choice Silver Honor AwardChicago Public Library Best of the Best BookTop 10 Books for Kids ?New York Public LibraryBest Children's Books of the Year (Starred) ?Bank Street College of Education'An important and inspiring tale well told.' ?Kirkus Reviews'Carter G. Woodson didn't just read history. He changed it.' As the father of Black History Month, he spent his life introducing others to the history of his people.Carter G. Woodson was born to two formerly enslaved people ten years after the end of the Civil War. Though his father could not read, he believed in being an informed citizen, so Carter read the newspaper to him every day. As a teenager, Carter went to work in the coal mines, and there he met Oliver Jones, who did something important: he asked Carter not only to read to him and the other miners, but also research and find more information on the subjects that interested them.'My interest in penetrating the past of my people was deepened,' Carter wrote. His journey would take him many more years, traveling around the world and transforming the way people thought about history.From an award-winning team of author Deborah Hopkinson and illustrator Don Tate, this first-ever picture book biography of Carter G. Woodson emphasizes the importance of pursuing curiosity and encouraging a hunger for knowledge of stories and histories that have not been told.Illustrations also feature brief biographical sketches of important figures from African and African American history.Teacher's Guide available.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Denton, Kady MacDonald (illustrator). Neuware - Curmudgeonly Bear succumbs to Mouse's entreaties and discovers the joy of books in a hilarious story that fans will covet for their own library.Bear does not want to go to the library. He is quite sure he already has all the books he will ever need. Yet the relentlessly cheery Mouse, small and gray and bright-eyed, thinks different. When Bear reluctantly agrees to go with his friend to the big library, neither rocket ships nor wooden canoes are enough for Bear's picky tastes. How will Mouse ever find the perfect book for Bear Children will giggle themselves silly as Bear's arguments give way to his inevitable curiosity, leading up to a satisfying story hour and a humorously just-right library book.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Huang, Yu-hsuan (illustrator). Neuware - Sing along with me! Head, shoulders, knees and toes. With chunky sliders to push and pull, everyone will love to join in with this favorite nursery song!

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Fearing, Mark (illustrator). Neuware - Eleven-year-old Tom the Vam-Wolf-Zom is juggling the daily routines of middle school life while also trying to explore his newly acquired powers, but Darcourt, the werewolf who bit him, and Tanner Gantt, his archenemy, are not making it easy.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'A Junior Library Guild gold standard selection.'.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - When the Marquis de Lafayette ran off to join the American Revolution against the explicit orders of the king of France, he was a strong-willed nineteen-year-old who had never set foot on a battlefield. Although the U.S. Congress granted him an honorary commission only out of respect for his title and wealth, Lafayette quickly earned the respect of his fellow officers with his bravery, devotion to the cause of liberty, and incredible drive.Playing a pivotal role in the Revolution, Lafayette convinced the French government to send troops, made crucial pacts with Native Americans, and lead his men to victory at Yorktown. This thrilling account of a daring soldier will fascinate young historians. Source notes, bibliography, time line, index.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In 1723 Ben Franklin arrived in Philadelphia as a poor and friendless seventeen-year-old who had run away from his family and an apprenticeship in Boston. Sixty-two years later he stepped ashore in nearly the same spot but was greeted by cannons, bells, and a cheering crowd, now a distinguished statesman, renowned author, and world-famous scientist. Freedman's riveting story of how a rebellious apprentice became an American icon comes in an elegantly designed book filled with art and includes a timeline, source notes, bibliography, and index.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Now in Spanish! Two brothers and a dog have fun at the beach!In this delightful book, now in Spanish, two brothers are having fun in the sun, listing all of the different and exciting things that they discover as they explore. These characters return from their appearances in Joe Cepeda's other titles, Up! and I See.¡Me Gusta Leer! provides emerging Spanish language readers with translations of popular I Like to Read® books. The award-winning I Like to Read® series focuses on books for kindergarten through first grade. Acclaimed author-illustrators--including winners of Caldecott, Theodor Seuss Geisel, and Coretta Scott King honors--create original, high quality illustrations that support comprehension of simple text and are fun for kids to read with parents, teachers, or on their own!

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Now in Spanish! A boy sees nature from close-up using a handy magnifying glass.There is so much to look at in your own backyard! An ant, a snail, a butterfly; a nest, eggs, birds. With the help of a magnifying glass, a young boy sees it all. With high-energy artwork by an award-winning author-illustrator, this book is perfect for first-time readers and kindergarten readers. This book, now available in Spanish, is a companion to Joe Cepeda's Up and I Dig.¡Me Gusta Leer! provides emerging Spanish language readers with translations of popular I Like to Read® books. The award-winning I Like to Read® series focuses on books for kindergarten through first grade. Acclaimed author-illustrators--including winners of Caldecott, Theodor Seuss Geisel, and Coretta Scott King honors--create original, high quality illustrations that support comprehension of simple text and are fun for kids to read with parents, teachers, or on their own!

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Book of the Year In this fresh new fairy tale, a wooden robot embarks on a quest to find his missing sister-- making for a memorable contemporary bedtime story in acclaimed graphic novelist Tom Gauld's first picture book for children.For years, the king and queen have tried desperately to have a baby. Their wish was granted twice, when an engineer and a witch gave them a little wooden robot and an enchanted log princess. But there's just one catch: every night when the log princess sleeps, she transforms back into an ordinary log, and can only be woken up with magic words. The princess and her robot brother are are inseparable, until the sleeping princess, mistaken for lumber, is accidentally carted off to parts unknown. Now it's up to her devoted brother to find her, and get them safely back home. They need to take turns to get each other home, and on the way, they face a host of adventures involving the Queen of Mushrooms, a magic pudding, a baby in a rosebush, and an old lady in a bottle. This is acclaimed graphic novelist Tom Gauld's first picture book for children, inspired by a bedtime story he made up for his daughters. In his words, 'I was trying to make a book inspired by three different sets of books: The books that I remember enjoying as a child, the books that I watched my daughters enjoying, and the books I enjoy now as an adult. I wanted the book to have its own quirky feeling but also to function like a classic bedtime story.' An ALSC Notable Children's BookA Charlotte Zolotow Highly Commended TitleA People Magazine Best Kids Book of the Year A Washington Post Best Children's Book of the Year A Wall Street Journal Best Children's Book of the YearA Financial Times Best Book of the YearAn NPR 'Book We Love!' A Booklist Editors' ChoiceA Shelf Awareness Best Children's Book of the YearA Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books Blue Ribbon Book!A Publishers Lunch Best Book of the YearA Junior Library Guild Gold Standard SelectionAn Evanston Public Library Great Books for Kids pick!A CCBC ChoiceA Mighty Girl Best Book of the Year.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Let the wind carry you away in this dreamy tale, now available in Spanish!Look! Two brothers are asleep in their bed when a magical breeze blows through their window, carrying a pinwheel. When the younger boy brings it to the window, the pinwheel carries him away! Written with minimal text, and now in Spanish, this picture book is geared toward the newest readers, featuring energetic artwork that helps support understanding of the story.¡Me Gusta Leer! provides emerging Spanish language readers with translations of popular I Like to Read® books. The award-winning I Like to Read® series focuses on books for kindergarten through first grade. Acclaimed author-illustrators--including winners of Caldecott, Theodor Seuss Geisel, and Coretta Scott King honors--create original, high quality illustrations that support comprehension of simple text and are fun for kids to read with parents, teachers, or on their own!

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Now in Spanish, an observant boy sees many things on his way home from school.A dog, a truck a butterfly.these ordinary urban experiences become artistic inspiration for boy on his walk. When he gets home, he draws all of the things he saw. Now he can see them at home, too! Caldecott Honor medalist Ted Lewin's magnificent, lifelike paintings transform the boy's everyday walk into an enchanting exploration of his surroundings. Emerging readers will like the simple, repetitive text and will challenge themselves to see what the boy sees - and more. Now available in Spanish.¡Me Gusta Leer! provides emerging Spanish language readers with translations of popular I Like to Read® books. The award-winning I Like to Read® series focuses on books for kindergarten through first grade. Acclaimed author-illustrators--including winners of Caldecott, Theodor Seuss Geisel, and Coretta Scott King honors--create original, high quality illustrations that support comprehension of simple text and are fun for kids to read with parents, teachers, or on their own!

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Now in Spanish, an observant boy sees many things on his way home from school.A dog, a truck a butterfly.these ordinary urban experiences become artistic inspiration for boy on his walk. When he gets home, he draws all of the things he saw. Now he can see them at home, too! Caldecott Honor medalist Ted Lewin's magnificent, lifelike paintings transform the boy's everyday walk into an enchanting exploration of his surroundings. Emerging readers will like the simple, repetitive text and will challenge themselves to see what the boy sees - and more. Now available in Spanish.¡Me Gusta Leer! provides emerging Spanish language readers with translations of popular I Like to Read® books. The award-winning I Like to Read® series focuses on books for kindergarten through first grade. Acclaimed author-illustrators--including winners of Caldecott, Theodor Seuss Geisel, and Coretta Scott King honors--create original, high quality illustrations that support comprehension of simple text and are fun for kids to read with parents, teachers, or on their own! 32 pp. Spanisch.