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Harriet Ziefert's books on being a grandparent have been strong
sellers for years ("That's What Grandmas/Grandpas Are For," "41
Uses for a Grandma," "40 Uses for a Grandpa," to name a few). This
fresh take on the subject will appeal both to grandmothers and
their grandchildren.
Daddies do so many terrific things. A daddy always gives you the best seat at the parade, he reads you bedtime stories, and he tries his best to fix your toys when they break (even if he doesn't always succeed). Filled with soft, beautiful watercolor artwork and lilting text, this lift-the-flap book about all the great things fathers do is perfect for young children.
Is that frog out for a jog? In the fog? This title is just one
in the eight-book, early-reading series featuring word families.
Words progress into short phrases, then simple sentences, as a flip
of the page reveals a new word in this acclaimed, interactive
series. Perfect for schools and libraries.
A mommy is a special person. She knows just how to kiss a boo-boo to make it feel better and how to do hair-dos. When you need an audience for your puppet show, a mommy will always watch. Lift the flaps and see all the ways a mommy is wonderful. This celebration of mothers is ideal for Mother's Day and for sharing throughout the year.
Spending time with Grandma is so much fun! She knows all about butterflies, snails, and computers. And she has great ideas for new adventures. Grandma will play dress-up with you, and she'll show you pictures of your mom when she was a little girl. This adorable lift-the-flap book is perfect for young children to read with Grandma when she comes to visit.
It's the early 1960s, and Anna has never seen a person with dark
skin before. At first she is afraid of her new second grade
teacher, but she quickly discovers how wonderful Sister Anne is.
Then one of Anna's classmates directs a racist remark toward Sister
Anne. The teacher's wise way of turning the incident into a
powerful learning experience has a profound impact on Anna.
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Can You Whoo, Too? (Hardcover)
Harriet Ziefert; Illustrated by Sophie Fatus
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In farmyards, jungles, and oceans, almost every animal has
something to say And as kids say honk, squawk, moo, and
whoo--they'll be learning, too Why do whales sing? What does a
rooster want us to know? This unique combination of language arts,
science, and noisy fun is a dynamic duet with cacophonous
kid-appeal.
Is that a quack shack? Will the ball stay on the wall? Flip a page
and watch a sack turn into quacks with sack and then sack on jack
Quack Shack features these word families: -ack, -ick, -ock Nouns or
verbs from a word family are shown. Single words progress into
short phrases ("hot spot") and then simple sentences. A die-cut at
the bottom of the page encourages kids to turn - and see a new word
from the same family, along with a new image (a b-un becomes a
s-un). With playful, colorful art done in the "Hello Kitty" style,
each book in this interactive phonics series features three
different word families. Word families help children recognize
similarities between words that rhyme and connect words with
matching long, or short, vowel sounds. Kids can then read words
that they haven't seen before. Flip-a-Word takes kids from a single
word, to a phrase, to a simple sentence. From there, eye-catching
illustrations will lead kids to imagine story scenarios only a
child could dream up Kids, parents, teachers - everyone flips for
Flip-a-Word
Illus. in full color. "A fresh and moving story of a mother's dedication to acquire a coat for her daughter in post-World War II hard times. Anna's mother decides to trade the few valuables she has left for wool and for the services of a spinner, a weaver, and a tailor. Lobel's pictures do a tremendous job of evoking the period. Insightful and informative, this may make children consider how precious the ordinary can become in times of turmoil."--(starred) Booklist.
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