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What an Angel!
'Isn't she sweet? Isn't she adorable?' sigh the grown-ups at new baby, Angel. But Angel, with her mop of wild, curly hair, doesn't turn out to be quite the sweet little girl they imagine.
Home for A While
"Ultimately, the book is as much a model for foster parents as it is a story to provide validation of foster children’s experiences… Gentle and wise—especially as a read for foster parents." —Kirkus Reviews Calvin is in foster care, and he wants to trust someone, anyone, but is afraid to open his heart. He has lived in a lot of houses, but he still hasn’t found his home. When he moves in with Maggie, she shows him respect, offers him kindness, and makes him see things in himself that he’s never noticed before. Maybe this isn’t just another house, maybe this is a place Calvin can call home, for a while.
The Wolf Who Learned to Be Good
Wolf is thrilled when he meets a little girl who wants to be his friend, but he has a lot to learn about being nice. Wolf is very big and very bad. But when he meets a delicious-looking girl, she has other ideas. She wants to make Wolf her new friend. But Wolf is going to need more than a makeover to learn to get along with others. Can Wolf learn how to become a good friend—even to tasty humans? This fun and humorous storyline is beautifully reflected in Natalia Moore's charming illustrations.
Snow White
A beloved fairy tale gets a new spin in this unique retelling of a classic story. This engaging book encourages readers to practice and refine their phonics skills, while enjoying the familiar story of Snow White. The story is retold to focus on distinct sounds and reinforce the different phonemes taught in early childhood education curriculum. Activities support readers in practicing word-building skills and learning to sound out different words. Colorful illustrations and accessible text will hold the interest of young listeners and inspire an appreciation of reading.
Heaven's BIG Secret
Alfie and Alia, two of the smallest angels, listened carefully. What were the big angels whispering about? Alia made a plan. 'Let’s fly down to Earth and find out!' Join Alfie and Alia as they discover the Easter story, and meet many furry friends along the way!
Luis's First Day
Luis is nervous about his first day of school, but his dad reminds him to have courage. Luis introduces himself to other kids at school, participates in class, and learns that courage is key!
Bundle of Nerves
Luis is feeling nervous about the first day of school. His stomach hurts, and he's worried he won't know what to do if his teacher calls on him! From meeting new friends to asking for help finding his classroom, Luis has many new things to try. Turns out the first day of school isn't so bad after all! Find out how Luis uses courage to help him get through the day.
Clap
Encourages readers to clap and stomp when they are happy and with friends.
Animal Poems
From a bear in underwear to a real-life dragon, this charming collection of poems features many members of the animal kingdom. Endearing illustrations accompany each poem, bringing furry, scaly, slimy, and feathery friends to life. With poems from Robert Scotellaro, Kate Snow, Coral Rumble, and many others, this book introduces readers to poetic devices such as rhyme, rhythm, and repetition. Simple similes and silly onomatopoeia make learning these literary techniques fun. Readers will see that poetry can take many forms, from couplets to free verse. These humorous selections are sure to get even reluctant readers giggling. Perfect for any Language Arts curriculum, this lighthearted book is sure to be a favorite read.
The South Side
**One of Buzzfeed's 18 Best Nonfiction Books Of 2016** A lyrical, intelligent, authentic, and necessary look at the intersection of race and class in Chicago, a Great American City In this intelligent and highly important narrative, Chicago-native Natalie Moore shines a light on contemporary segregation in the city's South Side; with a memoirist's eye, she showcases the lives of these communities through the stories of people who reside there. The South Side shows the impact of Chicago's historic segregation - and the ongoing policies that keep the system intact.
