Hierdie bundel bevat, soos die titel aandui, ’n versameling heeltemal nuwe en oorspronklike gedigte. Dit bou voort op die wonderlike tradisie van DJ Opperman se Kleuterverseboek en Klein Verseboek, en dek onderwerpe wat met die destydse bundels nog nie deel was van kinders se leefwêreld nie, soos rekenaars, selfone, e-pos, internet en sms.

Die 250 verse deur 100 bydraers sluit in bekende en nuwe skrywers soos Hennie Aucamp, François Bloemhof, Philip de Vos, Hans du Plessis, Franci Greyling, Jaco Jacobs, Lucas Malan en Fanie Viljoen.

Die bundel bestaan uit drie afdelings: kleuterverse (2 tot 4 jaar), kinderverse (5 tot 7 jaar) en amper-tieners (8 tot 10 jaar). Temas wat gedek word sluit in: gesin en familie, speelgoed en troeteldiere, diere en natuur, pret en humor, tegnologie en beroep, vriendskap en verhoudings, eetgewoontes en maniere, liggaam en gesondheid, fantasie en sprokies, gril en gruwel, sport en spel, aktuele kwessies en sosiale verantwoordelikheid. ’n Lys wat die gedigte per onderwerp aandui, verskyn agterin sodat die bundel ook geskik is vir skoolgebruik.

A Michael L. Printz Award winner, a National Book Award finalist, and a New York Times bestseller! A tour-de-force by New York Times bestselling graphic novelist Gene Yang, American Born Chinese tells the story of three apparently unrelated characters: Jin Wang, who moves to a new neighborhood with his family only to discover that he's the only Chinese-American student at his new school; the powerful Monkey King, subject of one of the oldest and greatest Chinese fables; and Chin-Kee, a personification of the ultimate negative Chinese stereotype, who is ruining his cousin Danny's life with his yearly visits. Their lives and stories come together with an unexpected twist in this action-packed modern fable. American Born Chinese is an amazing ride, all the way up to the astonishing climax. American Born Chinese is the winner of the 2007 Michael L. Printz Award, a 2006 National Book Award Finalist for Young People's Literature, the winner of the 2007 Eisner Award for Best Graphic Album: New, an Eisner Award nominee for Best Coloring, a 2007 Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year, and a New York Times bestseller. This title has Common Core Connections

Help young children recognize difficult feelings and learn anger management techniques. Award-winning author and psychologist Dr. Deborah Serani and illustrator Kyra Teis team up again for a companion to Sometimes When Ia m Sad that tackles the difficult feeling of anger. Anger is often an overwhelming emotion for children. Using gentle and straightforward language, Sometimes When I'm Mad describes a child's experience with anger and the many ways it can surface, along with ways children can use anger management techniques. For example: ? When anger leads to stomachaches or other discomfort, asking for a hug can help ? When an angry child yells or stomps, making things right with others can bring some relief ? When big feelings create confusion or distress, talking with an adult can provide comfort A special section for adults offers more information on how anger is expressed by children of varying ages and discusses how to help children manage and express their anger in healthy ways. Especially useful for counselors, social workers, teachers, parents, and any other adults caring for children who struggle with anger.Sometimes When collection With quiet, sensitive illustrations, the Sometimes When collection helps young children work through big feelings, such as sadness and anger. The stories are accessible to children and grounded in research from an author with over thirty years of experience as a clinical psychologist. A special section at the back of each book provides more information and activities to help young children work through their feelings.

In this multigenerational tale, a grandfather is turning 100 years old. To celebrate, he takes his grandson on a hot air balloon ride to show him special places from this past. From where he went to school, to where he met grandma, early readers will be delighted by this heartfelt picture book. With pre-reading questions, this fiction book is ideal for guided reading and builds early literacy skills.

Expanding your child s reading horizons is easy with fiction books from Teacher Created Materials! In Big Foot Takes a Vacation by Dona Herweck Rice, Frank is tired of being called Big Foot and needs a break. A vacation is just the thing! Frank packs his bag and goes on a worldwide adventure. Find out more in this hugely entertaining story your child will love. Includes Book Club literacy and comprehension questions.