Liz Garton Scanlon es célebre por sus numerosos y aclamados libros para jóvenes lectores. Su escritura se caracteriza por una prosa lírica y una profunda comprensión del mundo infantil. Más allá de sus celebrados libros ilustrados, también es una respetada poeta y educadora, que comparte frecuentemente su pasión por la literatura en escuelas y conferencias. Las obras de Scanlon son apreciadas por su sensibilidad y su capacidad para capturar la magia de los momentos cotidianos.
Al seguir a un círculo de familia y amigos durante todo un día, desde la mañana hasta la noche, este libro reafirma la importancia de todas las cosas grandes y pequeñas en nuestro mundo, desde el caracol más pequeñito en la playa hasta la calidez de las conexiones familiares o el más amplio atardecer a cielo abierto.
Meet Bibsy Cross, the precocious, regular-pegular eight-year-old who daydreams of winning her library's bike-a-thon fundraiser in the second installment of this charming chapter book series. Most things are easy-peasy, regular-pegular for Bibsy Cross. She loves her parents, her cat, her best friend, Natia. She loves school and the library. And she loves riding her bike. Sometimes, she pretends it's her chariot. Bibsy's library is hosting a bike-a-thon to raise money to buy books. And Bibsy is determined to earn the most donations. That way she can WIN the fundraiser! But has Bibsy been spinning her wheels with the wrong intentions?
"Once in your life, sometime after your first memory but before you can drive a car, something is going to happen to you that doesn't happen to anyone else you know. It might be something good. It might be something bad, or special, or funny, or shocking. For Millie, it's something really sad. Lolo, her neighbors' infant daughter, dies--unexpectedly, suddenly, inexplicably--on the night Millie babysits. There's nothing she could have done. There's nothing she can do now. So how does she go on? She does what you'll do. She finds her way. This poignant and profound coming-of-age story portrays a tragic experience of responsibility and its poisonous flip side: guilt. Cathartic and important, it's an honest and empathetic portrait of a girl at her most vulnerable--a mess of grief, love, and ultimately acceptance--who must reckon with those most difficult of demons: death ... and life."-- Provided by publisher
This lyrical, gorgeously illustrated picture book in verse follows a litter of baby wolf pups in the wild through their first full lunar cycle. Deep in the forest, Mama Wolf gives birth to an adorable litter of pups under a sky full of moon. Over the next month, the pups will open their eyes, stretch out their tiny paws, and playfully explore the world around them—all under the watchful eyes of Mama Wolf and the rest of the pack. And before long, these pups will be big enough to yip at the full moon themselves! With stunning artwork and a gently rhyming text full of fascinating wolf facts, this ideal bedtime or storytime read is perfect for anyone who has ever heard the call of the wild.
Bibsy Cross, an imaginative eight-year-old, faces chaos when her pickle-jar terrarium habitat spirals beyond her control in this delightful third installment. The story captures her adventurous spirit and creativity as she navigates the challenges of her growing ecosystem, promising a blend of humor and heart in her escapades.
Meet Bibsy Cross, the precocious eight-year-old heroine of this charming chapter book series, as she navigates a relationship with a teacher who thinks that Bibsy is just too much. Most things are easy-peasy, regular-pegular for Bibsy Cross. She loves her parents, her cat, her best friend, Natia. And she loves going to school. She might just love that most of all! This year, Bibsy has Mrs. Stumper for a teacher... and Mrs. Stumper doesn't seem too keen on Bibsy. She thinks Bibsy talks too much--especially about her science fair project. But one day, when Bibsy talks a little too much, and goes a stone too far, Mrs. Stumper punishes her by punching a hole in her paper apple that hangs in the classroom. And Bibsy is devastated. How can she make the best science fair project when she feels so rotten?
Imagination transforms an ordinary box into a vessel for adventure on the high seas, accompanied by beloved stuffed animal companions. Together, they embark on a whimsical journey filled with creativity and exploration, showcasing the power of friendship and the limitless possibilities of a child's imagination.
An exuberant, lyrical celebration of the plants and people that grow and thrive in a busy community garden.
The narrative explores the transformative power of spring, illustrating how rain revitalizes the creek into a roaring river, nourishing the Tree as it reaches for the sky. As the Sun's rays strengthen, the forest flourishes with sprouts, fruits, and insects, showcasing a harmonious ecosystem. Even Fire, while painful for the Tree, plays a crucial role in fostering new life, emphasizing the cycle of growth and renewal in nature.
A summer adventure unfolds as twelve-year-old Ivy Green, whose mother might have left with a preacher, partners with classmate Paul Dobbs, who dreams of witnessing a Space Shuttle launch before the program ends. Together, they navigate unexpected challenges and discoveries, forging a bond that highlights friendship and resilience amidst uncertainty.
