![Struttin’ with Some Barbecue: Lil Hardin Armstrong Becomes the First Lady of Jazz](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1580897401.jpg?itok=ISoyoN0P)
She was a composer, an instrumentalist, the wife of a man whose name would become synonymous with jazz, and basically a woman before her time. Generous illustrations evoke the period in with Lil lived just as her story in verse suggests her musical talent. Readers will enjoy meeting this fascinating woman. Timeline, additional resources, and documentation are included.
Struttin’ with Some Barbecue: Lil Hardin Armstrong Becomes the First Lady of Jazz
![Little Red](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1561459178.jpg?itok=MF53zLA5)
Little Red is one tough cookie. When a menacing wolf blocks the path to her grandmother’s house, she looks him in the eye, answers his questions, and continues on her journey. The wolf “might have scared some little girls. But not this little girl.” This phrase is repeated throughout the story. Woollvin’s street-smart character cannot be fooled by the wolf, even when he dresses up as her grandma.
Little Red
![Cuddled and Carried / Consentido y cargado](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1930775989.jpg?itok=Yx5WcfYm)
Bilingual book celebrates the bond between parent and child in the animal kingdom. Babies — whether in snowy dens, warm lagoons, cozy nests, or living rooms — are carried and cuddled, nurtured and nuzzled.
Cuddled and Carried / Consentido y cargado
![Winter Is Here](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0062747185.jpg?itok=Bmy7nAxi)
Winter brings with snow, clinging to branches, “crouching in doorways,” and settles “softly, so softly.” It is followed by signs of an approaching season … spring! Gentle language and textured, boldly lined illustrations present another season by an award-winning husband/wife team.
Winter Is Here
![Making a Friend](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0062278932.jpg?itok=g5jow1kr)
Beaver is good at many things, just not at making friends. That changes when Raccoon and Beaver make a snowman (actually, a snow animal!) together. Their collaboration helps them realize that they have lots in common — including friendship. Lighthearted illustrations and text present a snowy adventure that grows a friendship.
Making a Friend
![Little Fox in the Snow](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0763688142.jpg?itok=34VFi6QA)
A fox emerges from its burrow to find food in a snowy landscape, hunting a mouse and a hare. The fox becomes the hunted when a wolverine emerges from another lair. The small fox makes it back to its den where it can find safety and rest. Dramatic illustrations and lyrical narration effectively tell a realistic story.
Little Fox in the Snow
![Hello Winter!](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0823439763.jpg?itok=9EYrMb6k)
As seasons change, days get shorter and colder. Animals adapt, children await snow, and there are holidays to celebrate. Straightforward text and crisp photographs document winter and introduce some of its characteristics in informative yet poetic narration.
Hello Winter!
![Got to Get to Bear's!](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0544948823.jpg?itok=48dO9mqr)
When Bear invites Izzy, a small chipmunk, to his home, she knows that it must be very important; Bear never asks for much. Izzy and other animal friends brave a blizzard to get to Bear’s to share a very special occasion. Illustrations from varied perspectives add humor and heart to the tale of warm friendship on a cold night.
Got to Get to Bear’s!
![Good Morning, Snowplow!](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1338089498.jpg?itok=KSFBlp90)
Snowflakes begin to fall as almost everyone says goodnight. But the snowplow and its driver are just gearing up for a long night. Morning comes with closed schools but clear streets and only then do the snowplow and driver say good night! Richly hued illustrations and gently rhyming text present a snowy night’s work.
Good Morning, Snowplow!
![Coming Home](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1536200425.jpg?itok=zq50afN5)
In spite of a storm and with a bit of human help, a struggling but tenacious robin returns home to its mate. There it finds its Christmas bird cake and a watchful, caring young person to celebrate the reunion. Realistic illustrations chronicle the bird’s intense journey, appropriate for any time of the year.
Coming Home
![All Right Already! A Snowy Story](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0062370995.jpg?itok=3CyT3MHR)
Duck wants Bear to play in the snow with him, but Bear prefers the indoors. Then Bear gets the sniffles but Duck takes care of Bear; that is, until Bear has had enough. Will Bear return the favor when his neighbor comes down with a cold? Understated humor in text and comic illustrations are hallmarks of the latest Bear and Duck tale.
All Right Already! A Snowy Story
![We Rise, We Resist, We Raise Our Voices](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0525580425.jpg?itok=SjX60qnd)
A large and diverse group of writers and visual artists present a range of art and writing to encourage young people to use their voices. From essays to poems, from collage to photographs, this handsome volume is sure to inspire as it introduces readers to different forms of expression.
We Rise, We Resist, We Raise Our Voices
![Vivid: Poems and Notes about Color](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1250122295.jpg?itok=u6uXAGqS)
What does pink call to mind? Something feminine? Something in nature? How about blue? Or black, white? Short poems and brief notes about what a color evokes are presented on illustrated double page spreads sure to generate thought, discussion, and perhaps art.
Vivid: Poems and Notes about Color
![So Tall Within: Sojourner Truth's Long Walk Toward Freedom](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1626728720.jpg?itok=b3ArBrwH)
Sophisticated art portrays a haunting, bigger-than-life Sojourner Truth. When combined with a moving narrative, the result is a unique portrait of Sojourner Truth’s life. A biographical note and sources are included.
So Tall Within: Sojourner Truth’s Long Walk Toward Freedom
![Sing a Song of Seasons: A Nature Poem for Each Day of the Year](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1536202479.jpg?itok=ZQe6_m_g)
Poetry should be shared every day just as nature should be viewed with appreciation each day. This hefty, handsome collection provides a way to combine both. The selection of poems and poets is broad both in background and style. The result is a memorable collection that not only shares well but is certain to become a family favorite.
Sing a Song of Seasons: A Nature Poem for Each Day of the Year
![Crossing Niagara: The Death-Defying Tightrope Adventures of the Great Blondin](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0763668230.jpg?itok=6vt7Nqzd)
Striking illustrations and short chapters capture the drama of the man who walked from the United States to Canada — on a tightrope — over Niagara Falls. This little known event took place in the mid-19th century. Additional information is included.
Crossing Niagara: The Death-Defying Tightrope Adventures of the Great Blondin
![The Yin-Yang Sisters and the Dragon Frightful](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0399171150.jpg?itok=mJhf76Lp)
The people of Woo cannot get to market easily as the bridge has been taken over by a dragon named Frightful. When twins Wei and Mei are born, a wise aunt knows that it will take both girls to confront the dragon. Highly detailed illustrations and fast-paced storytelling evokes eastern art, sure to enthrall adventure and dragon aficionados.
The Yin-Yang Sisters and the Dragon Frightful
![The Wolf Who Visited the Land of Fairy Tales](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/2733859625.jpg?itok=FMuIj1fL)
One sunny afternoon, Wolf decides to make an apple cake. But when he goes out to collect all of the ingredients it becomes more difficult than expected. Along the way he meets other fairy tale characters with whom he shares the final product! A recipe for Aunt Rosie’s apple cake concludes this comic take on traditional tales.
The Wolf Who Visited the Land of Fairy Tales
![What's the Difference? 40+ Pairs of the Seemingly Similar](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1452161011.jpg?itok=Ydp8oTFI)
They may appear similar but can really be different. Think noodles and pasta are the same? What about a clementine and a mandarin orange? They’re similar but different. Readers will encounter seemingly same pairs and discover what makes them unique in this handsomely illustrated and fact-filled volume.
What’s the Difference? 40+ Pairs of the Seemingly Similar
![Vernon Is on His Way: Small Stories](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1626726558.jpg?itok=JiyGSg8u)
Vernon, the frog, shares small everyday adventures with his friends Skunk, and Porcupine (first introduced in A Home for Bird (opens in a new window)). Quietly told and delicately illustrated these charming tales are reminiscent of Arnold Lobel’s Frog and Toad stories.
Vernon Is on His Way: Small Stories
![Ultimate Spotlight: Dinosaurs](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/B0781D4TX5.jpg?itok=wsAocsCp)
Get ready for an archaeological dig then go on to find out more about dinosaurs and how they lived. There are flaps to pull, pop-ups to surprise and lots of interesting detail in this browsing book that may inspire further research.
Ultimate Spotlight: Dinosaurs
![The Truth About Dolphins](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/162672668X.jpg?itok=Jgqb0JUz)
Factual information about dolphins — they “come in all sizes, shapes, and colors” and they can even whistle — combines with cartoon illustrations complete with conversation bubbles. An engaging addition to an informative series.
The Truth About Dolphins
![3x4](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1943145342.jpg?itok=ap1nel-R)
The class homework assignment is to draw “12 things, but in sets.” How the kids do it is up to them. Annamarie decides to present 3 types of music represented by 4 instruments each while classmates do it in different, creative ways. This clever presentation is both reading and math (and maybe music) made clear in easy graphic format.
3x4
![The Secret Life of the Little Brown Bat](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1629796018.jpg?itok=oGBfVup3)
Fact and fiction combine in this handsomely illustrated, informative, and readable story of a small brown bat. We follow Otis over a period of time until the small brown bats hibernate. Additional information about bats, threats to them and a glossary are included.