Author: Lupe Ruiz-Flores Publisher: Arte Publico Press ISBN: 9781558855496 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : un Pages : 42
Book Description
One day, a terrible thunderstorm knocked down the giant mesquite tree that grew in the town square. After the storm, the townspeople gathered to gawk at the large obstruction blocking the street. They weren't sure what to do with it, but they all agreed that the wood was good for nothing except a fire. But the woodcutter Tomas sees something in the huge tree that the rest of the townsfolk don't. "The beauty of this tree is not on the outside but on the inside." Tomas tells them. In the following days, everyone watches curiously as the woodcutter carves and chips and whittles the wood into blocks. At one point, he moves the chunks into his shed, increasing everyone's curiosity. What could the woodcutter be doing with all that lumber? Finally, Tomas calls the townsfolk together to see his creations: a wonderful collection of life-sized animals for the children to enjoy. Children and adults alike are thrilled with their private zoo! But a few weeks later the woodcutter is visited by strangers from a folk art museum who want to buy the pieces for their collection. Will Tomas sell the town's new zoo animals so that others can enjoy them too?
Author: Carvin Winans Publisher: Marimba Books ISBN: 9781603490245 Category : Parks Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
When the city announces plans to replace young Conrad's beloved Pinger Park with apartment buildings, Conrad uses his creativity and resourcefulness to help save it for himself and the many others who enjoy it.
Author: Yevgenia Nayberg Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing ISBN: 1580898300 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 36
Book Description
Left-handed Anya draws with great passion . . . but only when she's alone. In Russia, right-handedness is demanded--it is the right way. This cultural expectation stifles young Anya's creativity and artistic spirit as she draws the world around her in secret. Hiding away from family, teachers, and neighbors, Anya imagines a secret society of famous left-handed artists drawing alongside her. But once her family emigrates from Russia to America, her life becomes less clandestine, and she no longer feels she needs to conceal a piece of her identity.
Author: Anastasia Suen Publisher: ABDO Publishing Company ISBN: 1617857076 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 34
Book Description
The students in Miss K's class experience situations that occur in schools everywhere. A group of children learns the importance of teamwork in A Good Team. Megan, Yasmin, Sophia, and Latasha work together to solve the problem of how to complete their project. What Do You Think? questions, Miss K's Classroom rules, and a glossary aid teachers in classroom discussions about the character trait of fairness featured in this stunning picture book. Special thanks to content consultant Vicki F. Panaccione Ph.D. Looking Glass Library is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Publishing Group. Grades P-4.
Author: Kelly Collier Publisher: Kids Can Press Ltd ISBN: 1525301764 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 40
Book Description
It’s Steve for the win — again! It’s time for the annual Race-a-thon, and Steve the horse is excited! After all, he’s got the longest legs in the forest. No wonder he always wins! But Steve soon finds out that the rules have changed. This year, the Race-a-thon is going to be a relay, with runners competing in teams. And who’s been put on Steve’s team? Turtle, Duck and Snail. Is it possible that Steve could lose the Race-a-thon for the first time ever? Kids will hear it straight from the horse’s mouth: there’s more than one way to be a winner!
Author: Katey Howes Publisher: Carolrhoda Books ® ISBN: 1541546849 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 35
Book Description
How many things can you make in a day? A tower, a friend, a change? Rhyme, repetition, and a few seemingly straightforward questions engage young readers in a discussion about the many things we make—and the ways we can make a difference in the world. This simple, layered story celebrates creativity through beautiful rhyming verse and vibrant illustrations with a timely message. "Turning the page is an acceptance of the book creators' challenge—a decision to put passive consumption and inpatient expectancy on the shelf and instead invite your hands to do, to transform and, above all, to MAKE." —Anitra Rowe Schulte "Together the text and the illustrations create an excellent read that will empower readers to reflect on their own lives and make a change or two or three. . . . This is more than just a book about making and engineering: Make an excellent choice to add this to the shelves."—Kirkus Reviews
Author: Jane Belk Moncure Publisher: ISBN: 9781623235871 Category : Behavior Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
This book offers the reader the opportunity to guess which occupations correspond to a variety of uniforms and profiles each occupation.
Author: Lupe Ruiz-Flores
Author: Carvin Winans
Author: Adria Fay Klein
Author: Yevgenia Nayberg
Author: Anastasia Suen
Author: Kelly Collier
Author: Adria Fay Klein
Author: Katey Howes
Author: Cecilia Minden
Author: Jane Belk Moncure