GOD IS KIND weaves the biblical truth of God’s kindness into a fun story with delightful illustrations, teaching little learners that God is kind and loves them.
Clive, you are so kind.You hardly ever mind When I carry lots of rocks In your favorite pair of socks…
It’s Clive’s birthday! So, Ian writes a special poem to celebrate his kind big brother. Then Clive helps Ian understand that God is kind, too, and how He shows it in all the good things he does for them.
With beautiful illustrations and lyrical text that is perfect for reading aloud, this book reminds little ones of God’s blessings.
An entertaining retelling of the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears, ideal for bedtime reading
This collection of ten stories features caring, adventurous, and silly boys whose stories can each be read aloud in five minutes flat. Fearless, fun, determined, daring, kind, and independent . . . these boys rock! Whether you’re looking for a compassionate role model, a quick pick-me-up, a jolt of inspiration, or just a giggle, this treasury has all that and more!
Àdùké lives with her grandparents in Ibidan and Grandma is her favourite person in the world. She loves when Grandma sings to her, and gives her treats from her stall. But one day, Àdùké comes home from school and can’t find Grandma anywhere! Àdùké doesn’t understand why Grandma can’t come back, but then her aunt Yímiká tells her a secret. Can she really see Grandma if she squints up at the moon?
The Ilesanmi twins are back at their grandparents’ house for Christmas, and it doesn’t take long for another mystery to find them. This time, it involves their grandmother’s prized necklace. Stolen during her birthday party, the list of suspects is daunting, and the twins and their cousins might just be in over their heads.
Pull tabs transform this book into a plant that can be displayed in a new baby’s home. The perfect gift for new parents and sure to be a hit at baby showers!
This loving ode to children, as they grow from tender seed to wildest vine, features lush illustrations of blossoming plants. Sturdy slide tabs make leaves and flowers “grow” out of the top of each page, so this gift-worthy book can be displayed like a beautiful plant in a new family’s home. A read-aloud board book to treasure and share with growing children for years to come.
El and Jo are the smallest students in their class—and best friends, too, like peas in a pod. Even their names are short. But in springtime, something BIG happens: Jo starts growing like a weed, while El feels smaller every day. On the last day of school, their teacher asked every child to pick a plant to care for over the summer. All the other kids reach over El to grab their plant, and she has to take the very last one: a tiny, flowerless aster. At first, she’s disappointed. But as summer progresses, the aster begins to bloom—and so does El!
A magnificently illustrated new edition of Jonathan Swift’s classic novel—created just for children.
Since its appearance in 1726, Gulliver’s Travels has never ceased to fascinate readers. Designed for the early school years, this enchanting illustrated version takes the form of a travel journal, and features stunning large color illustrations and drawings. Kids will enjoy following Gulliver’s adventures as he visits the land of Lilliput, inhabited by tiny people; Brobdingnag, where he encounters a race of giants; and other imaginary worlds.
Hara can’t help getting into trouble, no matter how hard she tries. Sometimes, all she wants to do is look at something, but somehow, it breaks! Like Daddy’s special TV and Mummy’s fancy plates. Now, the eggs for making Mummy’s birthday cake are smashed and splattered on the floor! Hara didn’t break them, but she knows no one will believe her. She has to find the real culprit before Daddy gets back home in 30 minutes – or she will be in trouble again!
ull ‘fro, cute bow! I love being me! Smart girl, cool curls! I love being me!
Girls will love seeing strong, happy reflections of themselves in this vibrant, rhythmic book full of beautiful Black hairstyles. From a cute crop to pom-pom puffs, adorable illustrations of girls with gorgeous braids, blowouts, and bantus grace each page, side by side with a positive message that will make girls cheer. It’s a great read-aloud to promote self-esteem for girls of all ages, building and growing the foundation of self-love (and hair love!) and letting every girl know “You are made beautiful!”
When a boy discovers that his favorite book is missing, he asks you if you’ve seen it. But with every description he gives and every page you turn, you realize that his missing book is in YOUR hands! So what do you do? And what does HE do when he figures it out?
A laugh-out-loud, interactive story.
Join Heidi Heckelbeck and her friends as they deal with getting glasses, discovering secret admirers, going to camp, and more in this four-in-one chapter book collection with easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page—perfect for beginning readers!
This book of four Heidi Heckelbeck adventures includes: Heidi Heckelbeck Gets Glasses; Heidi Heckelbeck and the Secret Admirer; Heidi Heckelbeck Is Ready to Dance!; and Heidi Heckelbeck Goes to Camp.
Heidi can’t wait to enter the famous Heckelbeck Chocolate Chunk Cookies in the annual cookie contest at Brewster Elementary. But when Melanie Maplethorpe laughs and says that Heidi’s cookies are “blah,” Heidi decides they could use a little magic. The result of Heidi’s revised recipe is sure to steal the show…but wait—what’s that strange smell?
The Heidi Heckelbeck series is perfect for readers who want a “grown-up” format but are not quite ready for lengthy chapter books. With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Heidi Heckelbeck chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.
A new family moves in next door and Heidi is excited to meet them. They have a daughter Heidi’s age! Her name is Bryce Beltran, and she’s Heidi’s super nice, super talkative new neighbor. After spending the day together, Heidi promises to introduce her to Lucy and Bruce. But on the first day of school, things don’t go as planned. Bryce is convinced that her so-called best friends aren’t very good ones and tries to get in between them. Can Heidi help everyone get along before she loses them all?
With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Heidi Heckelbeck chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.
Heidi Heckelbeck wants to prove she can make it in the babysitting business, but she’ll need a little magic and a lot of help from her friends!
Heidi Heckelbeck is eager to start babysitting, but her mom doesn’t think she’s old enough yet. To prove she’s ready to be responsible, Heidi teams up with Laurel and Bruce to create a spectacular booth – called the “Little Explorers Museum” – for the Brewster Elementary fair. It’s going to be an exciting exhibit of fabulous art projects, nifty science experiments…and babysitting! But when Heidi worries that her babysitting station won’t attract enough visitors, will her Book of Spells help her find a magical solution?
With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost ever page, the Heidi Heckelbeck chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.
