How do animals carry their babies? Not in backpacks or strollers, but tucked in pouches . . . Gripped in teeth . . . Propped on backs . . . Even underneath! Marianne Berkes' rhyming verses present some of the many ways that animals carry their young. Cathy Morrison's magical illustrations capture the intimate moments of mother and baby.
Take a journey to the beautiful island of Hawaii in this colorfully illustrated picture book featuring some of the island’s most famous sites and activities. Get ready for a tropical adventure with thirty pages full of bright and whimsical designs that include games and puzzles for the young and young at heart! So Come With Me, Together We’ll See the Beauty of…Hawaii
When Officer Dominic is dispatched to the cherry-red convertible at 1600 Greentree Road, he has no idea what he’s about to get himself into. But when all is said and done, Officer Dominic wouldn’t change a thing.
Andi was a spunky and playful Yorkie whom Rae adopted from a rescue organization. Picky about her toys, Andi delighted in sorting through her toy basket, squeaking and tossing toys until she found the one with the sound she loved to hear. This book was inspired by Rae’s observations of Andi. Readers are invited to join Andi as she sorts through her basket to find the perfect toy!
Chip-Chip-Che-Way-O! This is the song of the endangered Kirtland's Warbler. The birds live in the jack pine forests of Michigan, Wisconsin, and Ontario, Canada. Every fall, they fly 1500 miles to the Bahamas. Every spring, they come back. Their forests need fire to renew so they can nest. How can they survive?
Texas Farm Girl takes a trip with PawPaw to Global Blue Technologies shrimp farm in Taft, Texas. As she tours the farm, she is excited to find out how the farm is making an impact on the world with the environmentally friendly way they are raising shrimp. Texas Farm Girl is inspired to learn the life lesson of how striving to make a little difference can make a big impact in the world.
This book is based on the true story of Natasha, a beautiful little girl with Down syndrome who lives in an orphanage in Russia, and the American family who hopes to adopt her. It is the story of a very special Christmas wish, and the strength of a mother's love. Proceeds from sales will benefit Downside Up, a Russian organization dedicated to helping families to care for children with Down syndrome. Additional proceeds will be donated to a fund to support Natasha's continued care.
The world can be a violent place. Although you try to shelter your children, terrible things can happen at any moment. As a parent, you want to protect them, but this isn’t always possible. The best thing you can do for your children is make sure you are prepared to help them after a sudden death or other traumatic experience.
Where Did My Friend Go? was written by clinical psychologist and child-development specialist Azmaira H. Maker, PhD, to help adults discuss a traumatic death and bereavement with children ages three to eight years old. Children will read along as the protagonist talks about the sudden loss of a friend and asks adults important questions about dying, grief, and safety.
Dr. Maker has spent her career working with children and families. She understands how witnessing—or even simply hearing about—a violent and sudden death can leave children traumatized, frightened, and confused. Dr. Maker’s new picture book allows children to cope with their feelings and questions in a calm and nurturing context.
The book includes a guide for adults and a list of discussion questions to help children and adults talk honestly about the difficult emotions that arise after the sudden loss of a loved one. Through conversations, pictures, sculpture, playacting, and more, children can share their fears, learn how to cope, and receive appropriate reassurance about their own safety.
This is the true story of "Sirius," the Port Authority police patrol dog who died at the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. Told by "Sirius" in his own words, this heart-warming story describes the friendship and courage shared by "Sirius" and his police officer partner David, who survived the 9/11 attacks. A personal letter from David to the reader is included in this book. "Sirius, The Hero Dog of 9/11" is not only the inspiring story of a dog and his police officer partner. It is also the true story, for readers young and old, of tragedy, triumph and courage on the darkest day in America's history.
I've Got Dibs! is a sweet story of a mother and daughter discussing the young girl's donor siblings for the first time. The conversation focuses on the special connection a donor-conceived child has with other children conceived using the same donor. I've Got Dibs! is a great way to start this conversation with your children, your child's friends, as well as the adults in your life who may be struggling to understand these unique relationships. By sharing this book with her own child the author has helped her daughter confidently respond to questions about her own donor siblings and more importantly understand and appreciate her own special donor family.
