Through lyrical text and lush art, this charming board book brings the feel of an up north evening on the lake to storytime cuddles.As the sun sets up north and the moon begins to rise over the lake, all kinds of creatures—from the black bear to a tumble of fox kits to a family like yours—begin their nighttime routines. This lyrical lullaby to up north, and the flora and fauna that call it home, is a beautiful ode to the most beautiful land.

As the sun sets on Lake Superior and the moon begins to rise, all kinds of creatures--from the solitary loon to a tumble of fox kits to a family like yours--begin their nighttime routines. This lyrical lullaby to the lake, and the flora and fauna that call its shores home, is a beautiful ode to the most beautiful lake. Backmatter includes science and nature facts.

Here's a book that gives some of the simplest advice ever to kids experiencing stress: Be yourself—be a kid! Some stress is natural as children face developmental challenges, contends the author, a school and community counselor. But throw in societal pressure to be an "all-star," life changes, and family stress—and kids can end up in a "stress mess." This little guidebook will make a difference.

A child will never forget a beloved pet, or the day it died. And the sadness that follows is true grief. This little elfin guide to good grief validates your child's sadness—the necessary first step for healing. It acknowledges feelings that are new, confusing, and frightening. And it offers creative ideas for easing the sting of grief and memorializing a lost pet. A touching tribute to the love between a child and pet . . . and a compassionate guide to handling this loss with gentleness a...

With unique and playful illustrations this multicultural children's book is a classic Japanese fairy tale that young children and parents alike will love.The Last Kappa of Old Japan is a warmly written and beautifully illustrated bilingual Japanese children's book that introduces many aspects of traditional Japanese culture and folklore, while teaching an important lesson about environmentalism. The story is of a young Japanese farm boy who develops a frie...

Illness is distressing for anybody, but it's especially disturbing for children. This book escorts the sick child through the strange, scary, and often lonely world of illness and hospitalization. Empathizing with the confusing feelings and questions sick children often have, it offers comfort and understanding. The little elves that populate its pages present creative ways for sick kids to have fun, stay connected with family and friends, and help themselves to heal.

**Winner of the UNICEF Children's Literature Prize (Ages 3-5)A courageous girl follows her dream of learning to fly in this "clever narrative" filled with “extraordinary spirit… gorgeous colors… a magical quality” (New York Times). Inspired by formerly imprisoned human rights activist Loujain AlHathloul, this sparkling fantasy story is perfect for fans of Malala’s Magic Pencil and the Rebel Girls series."Poetic, moving, and empowering.” - Kirkus Review...

The world can be a scary place—especially when just about everybody is bigger than you and so many experiences are brand-new. Childhood fear is normal. But if it starts to interfere with everyday life, it becomes a problem for a child—and caring adults. This delightfully illustrated book gives simple, concrete advice for dealing with childhood fears and worries. Kids can learn to live full of confidence, free of fear. Help is here!

My First Book of Sign, a full-color alphabet book, gives the signs for 150 of the words most frequently used by young children. The vocabulary comes from recognized word list sources such as the Dale List of 769 Easy Words. The proportion of word category choices (nouns, modifiers, and verbs) is based on early language acquisition research.Readers do not have to know American Sign Language to enjoy My First Book of Sign; the book provides explanations of how to fo...

This is a style of reminiscing love with all the joys and pains that happens .But love has so many journeys and stories of happy endings, heartbreaking tales ,and endless opportunity of bonds for eternity.

Gilbert is a groundhog and the main character in this inspiring and innovative book.He struggles with feeling and expressing his emotions, which causes him to feel disconnected from his heart and anxious in his body.Through a wise, old oak tree, Gilbert learns how to breathe deeply.Once he knows how to calm his system, he must also equip himself with tools he can use on the spot, when challenging situations arise in real time.He must know how to feel and the...

What do animals do all day? Find out in this fully illustrated book that features more than 100 animals. Little ones can explore fourteen scenes set in diverse habitats – including a jungle, a desert and savannah – then turn the page to find out what each animal is called, and what it gets up to in the wild. This is the perfect book to introduce little ones to animals big and small, and to explain how they work together in nature!