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Winner at the 2015 International Latino Book Awards The endearing relationship between a grandfather and his grandson takes us through the light of an old lighthouse, to bring hope, help and illusion to those who need it. Guided Reading Level: P, Lexile Level: 1000L
Winner at the 2014 International Latino Book Awards. Little Ivan has so many fears that he has forgotten to dream. An encouraging story that will kindle the strength to overcome our fears. The sea, mist, loud noises... Ivan’s afraid of everything! There are times when he dreams about having great adventures and visiting far-away lands, Ivan knew that it would be impossible for him. You see, Ivan’s secret is that, ever since he was little, he had always been frightened of things. And with all those frights and shivers, his dreams of having great adventures and visiting faraway places seem more and more unlikely. One afternoon in August, on Ivan’s seventh birthday, an unexpected visitor arrived at his house. It was his Uncle Harry, who had returned from one of his long journeys around Africa and had come to wish Ivan a happy birthday. Could an unexpected visitor help him overcome his deepest fears? Could an old African song change his life forever?
Following on from the success of Little One and Son, from the same creative team comes Brothers & Sisters. This lyrical, stunning picture book is a warm-hearted tribute to siblings and their magical bond, with stunning art by award-winning illustrator Sonja Wimmer. It’s true that sometimes we fight when we want to play with the same toys. But when night falls, we snuggle up together and fall asleep while we read fairy tales to each other. We’re similar in so many ways! And we’re different in others. But one thing is for sure, and that is that we’ll always be there to help each other out. It doesn’t matter if stormy nights or evening shadows come to visit us. As long as we are together, we will get through them. We’ve learned so many things together, and discovered that the day and the night, even though they seem so different, form a part of the same melody. Brothers & Sisters is an inclusive picture book, both for boys and girls, for brothers by blood and for brothers of life. Both sisters and brothers appear in this magic tale that will delight the little ones in the house.
Following on from the success of Little One, from the same creative team comes Son, a declaration of love from parents to their son, with stunning art by award-winning illustrator Sonja Wimmer This book is an invitation to transmit to our offsprings the love we have for them, the commitment to accompany them in every step they take in life, and, above all, the pride and privilege that every parent feels for being able to see them grow. From the moment they are born until they grow up, from their first glance cast at us until the moment when they are ready to start flying on their own. Son is the perfect story to read in bed. Our little ones will fall asleep with a smile, protected by the love of their moms and dads. A book that the whole family will want to read again and again, to remind us of the simple joy of traveling along life’s highway together.
Annie spends her days cooking with her grandmother and, although she can t see, she has the gift of being able to feel other people s deepest emotions. She brings those emotions to life with her magical cooking, which helps the townspeople overcome their physical and emotional ailments. But one day, she meets someone who awakens a boundless affection in her and who will introduce her senses to a completely unknown world. This is a beautifully illustrated story about a young girl who successfully shapes her very own place in the world and finds love and acceptance along the way. "
Winner at the 2011 Moonbeam Children's Book Awards A poetic tale about the magic of words and the power of positive words, which invites to enjoy this wonderful story in a fun, original way. Guided Reading Level: P, Lexile Level: 720L
Winner at the 2016 Gellet Burgess Award - Society & Culture This is a tale all about how important it is to shine as brightly as you can, with the light that we all carry within us and makes us unique. Guided Reading Level: L, Lexile Level: 640L
This enhanced eBook features read-along narration. Although Matty's art teacher has warned him that too much glue never dries, Matty loves glue. After all, he and his dad make oodles of glue projects at home. One day during art class, Matty finds the fullest bottles of glue, and the fun begins. With a squeeze and a plop, Matty pours a lake of glue before belly-flopping right in the middle and finds himself stuck to the desk. When Matty's dad arrives at the school, instead of being mad, he celebrates his son's creativity and calls him a work of art. With vibrant language and artwork and a wild, silly plot, Too Much Glue is sure to appeal to all children who love to get messy.
An entertaining yet creative way to address and celebrate diversity among young children. Like a multicolor pencil palette, what defines human beings is their uniqueness and their diversity.Vega and her colored pencils are inseparable. Together they create the most impressive drawings that are showcased in the best museum in the world: the refrigerator at home. Vega uses all the colors you can imagine for her drawings: red, yellow, blue, gold, and more.One day at school, Vega is immersed in one of her new creations when her friend Alex stops by, and peers into the box of pencils Vega had on her table. “Can you lend me the skin-colored pencil, please?” he asks. Skin-colored? Vega and Alex wonder why there is such a color in the box.With curiosity and creativity they explore the diversity skin tones of the people around them, and discover that the “skin-color” can have not just one, but a thousand shades.
Pirouette into Angelina Ballerina’s enchanting world with this adorable board book about Angelina’s wonderful day—a day full of dancing! Today is a dancing day for Angelina! She brushes her teeth while practicing her pliés, she points her toes while she eats breakfast, and she leaps across the schoolyard. Soon it’s her favorite time of day—ballet class! But the dancing doesn’t stop there…Angelina’s family takes her to a real ballet performance with many more special treats to follow. It is a cozy end to a very happy day because the only thing better than dancing is being with family! © 2020 Helen Craig Ltd and Katharine Holabird. The Angelina Ballerina name and character and the dancing Angelina logo are trademarks of HIT Entertainment Limited, Katharine Holabird, and Helen Craig.