The Nutcracker is one of the world’s favorite holiday stories, and Mary Engelbreit offers her vision of that joyful night, creating a picture book filled with movement and vibrant detail that even the youngest child will enjoy.–From the Back Cover *** In Mary Engelbreit’s Nutcracker, Marie, the Nutcracker Prince, and the Sugar Plum Fairy will…
Tag: Grade Level: Preschool – 3
Make a Date to Read: When Otis Courted Mama
“This excellent take on modern, blended families melds a believable, resonant story arc and winsome, child-appealing illustrations.”—Kirkus, starred review In When Otis Courted Mama, apart from sticker burrs and sand fleas, Cardell’s life is mostly wonderful. He knows he’s loved through and through by his perfectly good mama and his perfectly good daddy. They…
A Pinata in a Pine Tree: A Latino Twelve Days of Christmas
CROSSPOSTED ON YOUNGPEOPLESPAVILION.COM Un Pinata en un árbol de pino: un latino Doce Días de Navidad “Beginning with “a piñata in a pine tree” and culminating in “doce angelitos celebrando” (twelve angels rejoicing), the double-page spreads each contain a pronunciation guide for both gifts and numbers.” –Horn Book An award-winning author and a rising star…
Poetic language, attractive illustrations and a positive message about Islam, without any didacticism
Kelly Cunnane, the critically-acclaimed author of For You Are a Kenyan Child, crafts a gentle and accessible picture book with DEEP IN THE SAHARA that offers a glimpse into the fascinating culture of West Africa and reveals that families are much the same the world over. Lalla lives in the Muslim country of Mauritania, and…
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