Explains verbal and nonverbal communication and describes ways to control what you say and how it is interpreted in order to develop and maintain productive relationships.
Jamaica finds a stuffed dog at the playground and after taking him home without trying to find the owner discovers her conscience as well. Jamaica’s honest and appealing character inspired five more books, each about a childhood ethical dilemma.
Pezzettino lives in a world in which everyone is big and does daring and wonderful things. But he is small, just a “little piece,” which is the meaning of pezzettino in Italian. “I must be a piece of somebody. I must belong to someone else,” he thinks. How Pezzettino learns that he belongs to no one but himself is the joyous and satisfying conclusion to this beautiful mosaic style pictu…
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 pr…
Have you ever dreamed of being locked in a department store at night? The endearing story of Corduroy paints a picture of the adventures that might unfold (for a teddy bear at least) in such a situation. When all the shoppers have gone home for the night, Corduroy climbs down from the shelf to look for his missing button. It's a brave new world! He accidentally gets on an elevator that he think…
Discover the amazing adaptations that animals have made to survive in some of the harshest places on Earth. Readers can also uncover weird and wonderful plants and find out about the traditions of people from all over our world.
Shy little Molly is terrified when she gets invited to a party. But to her surprise, it's not so bad, after all. This story is one of a series which aims to help children deal with new situations in a positive and happy manner.
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have to battle Shredder, the Kraang, and many other bad guys before they wreck the city. Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael, and Michelangelo must defeat super-villains and maybe grab a slice of pizza or show off their awesome skateboard moves along the way. This book is special because: Look and Find play encourages focus and exploration Connecting words with …
Oh, a-hunting we will go, A-hunting we will go; We'll catch a fox and put him in a box, And then we'll let him go! So begins this rollicking folk song that has delighted generations of children and inspired them to make up their own verses. John Langstaff has selected some of the most popular stanzas, both old and new, that are sure to bring out smiles and giggles. Nancy Winslow Parker's pic…
Bread is a food enjoyed by people in all parts of the world. Its many shapes, sizes, textures, and colors are as varied as the people who eat it. This photographic round-the-world tour provides a glimpse into the rich variety of world cultures, as well as an informative look at an important food that everyone agrees is as necessary as water and air. Supports the Common Core State Standards.