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Tongue twisters are so much fun and in this book, the illustrations
help keep readers engaged and entertained. But, reading these
twisters is not just for fun...researchers have found that
perfecting the sounds in these phrases can help ESL students and
others with pronunciation and also helps with comprehension as
readers decipher the riddles contained within each Tongue Twister.
Racism and intolerance are ideas that are taught to young people;
they are not born this way. In We're Different it is True, readers
will follow the main character as he discusses the differences
among his friends. Tolerance, friendship, and understanding are all
topics discussed in this story. This is the second edition of this
book. It has been completely re-illustrated to be as inclusive and
representative of all types of people as possible.
Alzheimer's is a terrible disease affecting thousands of families
in the world. In this children's picture book, a young boy's
grandfather moves in with them but is not the same man that the boy
knows. Confused at first, the little boy attempts to reconnect with
the Grandpa he knows. When he finds out that this is not possible,
the boy vows to always love his Grandfather and to take care of him
too. This is a story of true love and devotion.
A young boy goes over to visit friends without calling them first
or even planning anything with them. When he arrives, they are not
home. He is upset by this fact and when he gets home, he tells his
mother that he won't be their friend anymore. She is disappointed
in him and explains that in order to have friends, you must be a
good friend. "You get what you give in life," is what she tells
him. He mends his ways and sees the benefits.
With so many parents serving proudly in our military, including her
step-son, author Terri Kelley wanted to pay tribute to the effects
this has on children. This loving story is told from the point of
view of a child who daddy is a much-loved soldier. Through lyrical
rhyme and fabulous illustrations, readers will feel the love,
sadness, and pride that children of military families often feel.
All over the world there are dads who have accepted the
responsibility of raising their children alone. This book
celebrates the single father's contribution to his family. Children
will enjoy the delightfully bright and simple illustrations as they
read this story which is told from the point-of-view of a daughter
who appreciates her dad. The story is written in rhyme making
reading it even more fun. Share this book with every dad you know.
The term "illegal aliens" has been used in our country to describe
the people who live here without legal documentation and permission
to do so. While adults understand what is meant by the term,
children are often confused by it. In this story, readers will
follow along with a little boy as he discovers that there is more
than one type of alien in this world and the issues associated with
immigration are many. This is not a political book nor is it
intended to make a statement on one side of the immigration debate
or the other. It is simply a story to help children understand what
is meant by the term "illegal aliens" and about the people affected
by immigration. This book is wonderfully illustrated by the very
talented, Milena Radeva, illustrator of the "Writing is a Process"
series of books by author Terri Kelley.
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Almond Eyes (Paperback)
Alwin Galera Fernandez; Terri Kelley
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R281
Discovery Miles 2 810
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Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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Sometimes, the things that a child hears about himself or herself
is confusing to him or her. That is the case with the young boy in
Almond Eyes. As a young child, he is constantly told that he has
"beautiful Almond Eyes." He doesn't understand what this means
until he asks his mother. She explains that his eyes are shaped
like almonds because he is Korean. The boy then notices the
different eye shapes of all of his friends. This is a wonderful
book about celebrating the differences among friends.
Revising: It's Time for a Change is book 6 of the Writing is a
Process series. In this edition, students will learn some of the
reasons that revising their work is an important step in the
writing process. As with the other books in this series, the reader
will be both engaged and informed as they read this wonderful story
written in lyrical rhyme coupled with fantastic eye-catching
illustrations.
Christmas is a time of good cheer, renewed friendships,
forgiveness, generosity, and love, like no other. In this story, a
young girl wonders what life would be like if Christmas lasted all
year. The story coupled with fabulous illustrations will have your
reader wondering about the possibilities.
Foster children all over the world live in a state of insecurity,
not knowing the comfort and satisfaction of having a forever family
to call their own. These children may, over the years as they wait,
develop some behavioral issues that make them even more unlikely
candidates for adoption. This is the story of one such child. It is
told from her point-of-view and brings the reader to understand how
she thinks and how she sees herself as she waits for her very own
forever family.
Book four of the "Writing is a Process" series, "Editing: It's Time
for Corrections" provides young writers with the motivation and
direction they need to move forward with their writing. Editing is
a difficult skill to teach and to learn. This book provides a
wonderful story, written in rhyme, along with beautiful
illustrations that follow a young girl as she reasons the need to
edit her story. Students and teachers alike will enjoy this story
along with the other books in this series.
Growing up is something we all must do. For children, this is a
fast moving time as they go from being babies to becoming more and
more skilled. With their added skills, they also acquire more
responsibility. Follow along with the story of a young girl, told
by her mother, as the girl goes through changes. She takes on
responsibilities, such as walking and feeding the family dog,
washing dishes and cleaning her own room. This story is sure to be
a much loved read-aloud for boys and girls alike.
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Bedtime (Paperback)
Adelina Rakovska; Terri Kelley
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R331
Discovery Miles 3 310
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Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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Going to bed can be a challenging time for children and parents
alike. As parents set a routine to raise their kids in a healthy
environment, their children strategize about ways to get around
strict bedtimes. This story is about a child who finds many excuses
to stay up later every night, but in the end finds that the parents
are right.
Today's families are made up of variations of the traditional
families of years gone by. Grandparents oftentimes step in to raise
their grandchildren. Aunts and uncles and older brothers and
sisters may also fulfill the role of mom and dad for children. In
this story, a little girl and her siblings move in with their
grandparents when their own parents go to jail. The family dynamics
are confusing to the children. And, when the girl's teacher has
everyone create their family tree for a school project, the girl is
embarrassed and reluctant to let her classmates know about her
family. That is, until she hears what family life is like for her
peers. This is a wonderful story to share with children who may be
dealing with similar circumstance and with children whose
classmates and friends may be going through difficult times.
Book number 5 of the Writing is a Process series is all about the
need to and benefits of conferencing when creating stories. As with
all of the other books in this series, readers will be fully
engaged by the fabulous illustrations as well as by the fun and
informative story written in lyrical rhyme. These books make a
great introduction to any writing lesson and also help to reinforce
this important step of the writing process.
As they grow, children become more independent, sometimes with
interesting effects. In this delightful story, a little girl
decides that she can dress herself. Her clothing choices are
interesting and unique. When she has completely dressed herself,
the girl's mother is surprised by the final outcome. This is a
story of love, growing up, and understanding. Children will love
sharing this book with their favorite adult.
Writing is a Process is a series of eight children's picture books
that help kids understand the importance of using a writing process
in the development of their stories. This book, Writing is a
Process, is the first one in the series. Readers will follow along
with a group of young friends as they begin their journeys to
becoming writers. Through lyrical rhyme, effective story-telling,
and fabulous illustrations, this book will engage, entertain, and
inform students of all ages. As you continue through the series,
you meet each child as he or she works on different steps in the
writing process. These books are a great way to introduce the idea
of using a process to write stories as well as to introduce lessons
on each step such as brainstorming, rough drafts, revising, etc.
Birthdays are so special Most children look forward to celebrating
the day they were born. The little girl in Birthday Surprise is no
different; she looks forward to her special birthday breakfast and
lots of attention from her mom and dad. But on this birthday,
something happens to interupt her day. When she wakes and goes
downstairs, there are no hugs and kisses and no birthday pancakes.
There's just old Miss Jenkins to comfort the little girl. Children
will enjoy following along on the emotional roller-coaster that is
the main character's birthday. Illustrated with colorful and
carefully detailed artwork, this story will become a favorite for
young and old readers alike. Find out what finally makes the little
girl's birthday special in the end.
This collection of poems provides readers with compassion and
understanding of the emotions associated with various life-changing
events. Topics covered are divorce, friendship, heartache, illness,
death, loss of a pet, relationships, panic disorder, depression,
cancer, military deployment, parenting, and many others. By reading
the words written here, readers will gain a better understanding of
the depth of emotion associated with each of the topics. Each poem
seeks to provide comfort and encouragement and to celebrate the
joys of certain events. Each poem is beautifully represented with
an illustration by Laura Mazzello. The simple blackline drawings
reinforce the subject of the writing.
This book introduces readers to one of the steps of the writing
process, publishing. Written in wonderul rhyme, this story
hightlights for readers the reasons that we publish (make a final
version of our stories) after completing the other steps of the
writing process. As part of the 'Writing is a Process' series of
books, 'Publishing: Finally it's Final ' is colorful addition to
any classroom toolbox or library. Filled with beautiful
illustrations, children will be engaged as they are informed about
this step of using a writing process.
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