Emma can't wait until Cousin Abby arrives so their sleepover can begin. But a blizzard shows up instead of Abby. Other guests arrive and arrive and arrive. Soon the inn is full. But where is Abby?
"A joyous look at generosity and hospitality as a snowstorm packs the Snow Blew Inn. " ~ Kirkus
"This family's hospitality is just what is needed on a cold, wintry day--heartwarming." ~ Kirkus Review
"Regan and Cushman pull readers into the story with strong atmospherics. With simple prose and crisp but warm watercolors, they conjure up the ever-accumulating snow and guests." ~ Publishers Weekly
"This fun read-aloud could be used to illustrate hospitality and compassion. It is a welcome addition to most collections–especially where seasonal books are in high demand." ~ School Library Journal
"With its ready-to-read text and cast of delightfully drawn characters dressed in Dickensian outfits, this picture book makes for a bright offering, especially on a snowy day." ~ Booklist
Holiday House
Illustrated by Doug Cushman
ISBN: 978-0-8234-2351-4
Order at your local independent bookstore or here. Free Curriculum Guide for the Classroom here.
A baby is left on the Olivers' doorstep! They are overjoyed. Or at least Mrs. Oliver is.
But is a baby still a baby when it has fur and horns? Or when it grows twice as big as its foster parents in only three days?
Is BIG the new SMALL? Or is BIGGER simply better--especially when it comes to hearts . . . ?
Clarion Books Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Illustrated by Doug Cushman
ISBN: 978-05-470-6006-4
Order here Free Curriculum Guide for the Classroom here (scan down).
"Lively images provide a sizable read-aloud, starring one huggable critter, extra-large." ~ Kirkus Review
"Children will enjoy reading about Olly's quick growth and faster learning--and watching the community embrace their new, hairy neighbor." ~ Kiss the Book, school librarian book review blog
The barnyard is going hog wild! Farmer and Son have no idea that a poetry contest is raising the rafters in the barn.
Hostess Yo Mama Goose has her feathers full trying to stick to the program when all the animals want to strut their stuff--including (in the worst way) Yo Mama herself.
A tongue-in-beak tale for poets and animal-lovers alike.
Chosen as a New York Public Library's "100 Titles for Reading and Sharing"
Holiday House
Illustrated by Paul Meisel
ISBN: 08234-1907-X
Order here Free Curriculum Guide for the Classroom here. (Scan down.)
"A good read-aloud for inspiring young poets of all species." ~ School Library Journal
"Regan's parody specializes in terrible puns and broad humor, the kind young readers adore. Kids should find this more fun than a barrel of monkeys." ~ Publishers Weekly
"Your Barnyard Slam is a romp and a half. Farm animals will never be the same again." ~ Lee Bennett Hopkins
Philomel Books for Young Readers Illustrated by Dee Huxley ISBN: 0-399-23592-2
Lane and his dad study the hardships of being a baby
Chance and his dad read about another baby named Chance
Chance left his mark while finding his way home....
Ms. Pember, dressed as Nurse Rabbit, reads Dr. Sillybear to her class.
Dr. Sillybear and his trusty Nurse Rabbit have lots of patience with their patients, like Horace, the hoarse horse, and Hoot, the baby owl who says "What" instead of "Whoo." Dr. Sillybear is never without good advice--or is Nurse Rabbit the one with all the answers?
"Full of fun puns and ridiculous humor children will enjoy. A good choice for one-to-one reading or story hours." ~ School Library Journal
"The play on words is fun for children who can grasp the humor of not taking everything literally." ~Children's Literature
Henry Holt Books for Young Readers Illustrated by Randy Cecil ISBN: 0-805-05065-5
Glitter brings the shining lights of the menorah alive.
First night. Light the wick. Camera smiles. Click! Click!
Little Simon Board Book Illustrated by Dawn Apperley ISBN: 0-689-84568-5
A celebration of the holidays--with glitter!
White night. Snow falls. Window shop. Christmas dolls
Children's Book of the Month Club
Little Simon Board Book Illustrated by Dawn Apperley ISBN: 0-689-84569-3
Spooky riddles invite toddlers to guess the answer--or lift the flap and be-witched by the answer!
I'm fat and round. Outside I'm orange. Inside I glow.
What am I?
"This ingenious riddle book gives kids a chance to
share what they know about Halloween and to get into the spirit of the
holiday." ~ Parents Express
"Appropriate for young listeners and a good introduction to the holiday." ~ Children's Literature
Little Simon Board Book Illustrated by Fumi Kosaka ISBN: 0-689-84570-7
Look for me in the tall green grass, behind a rock, inside a tree. See my painted colors? I am roly-poly. Don't drop me!
What am I?
Guess the springtime riddles or peek beneath the flap to reveal each eggs-citing answer.
Little Simon Board Book Illustrated by Fumi Kosaka ISBN: 0-689-86155-9
Verse that celebrates the special relationship between mothers and toddlers:
Mom can fasten. Mom can clip. I can button. I can zip.
American Booksellers "Pick of the List" Children's Book of the Month Club
Scholastic Cartwheel Illustrated by Mary Morgan
Fathers and toddlers share a busy day, a "book we haven't read," then:
Daddy kisses me goodnight, tucks me in, turns out the light. Sleep tight.
Children's Book of the Month Club
Scholastic Cartwheel Illustrated by Mary Morgan
To the Head Start parents and students in Spalding, Nebraska........
YOU ROCK!!
In the first hour of Halloween, my best friend gave to me a vulture in a dead tree.
Soon a young girl's room is filled with mummies, ghosts, bats, cats, and other spooky visitors until she comes up with a clever solution.
Oklahoma Book Award Finalist
"The audience will shriek and cackle with delight." ~ School Library Journal
"Fun for the whole family. Neither the song nor the holiday will ever be the same." Children's Literature
Albert Whitman Publisher Illustrated by Lieve Baeten
