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A visit to the shoe store sets a young shopaholic dreaming in this read-aloud. How to choose just one pair of shoes? When a girl goes shoe shopping with Mom, there’s no limit to her funky style, funny wordplay, and delightful daydreams. Will our heroine don cowgirl boots and ride off into the sunset? Or slip on glittery sandals to become the princess at a fancy ball? What about those snazzy sneakers, destined for a basketball star? This winning read aloud offers adorable, candy-colored illustrations and splendidly catchy poems, from odes to haikus to rhyming couplets, celebrating all of the exciting adventures—and fabulous fashion—of our confident, fun-loving girls....
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What time is It? When it's 9 P.M. in Brooklyn, it's 10 P.M. in Puerto Rico, and midnight on the mid-atlantic. Far from the vroom of New York traffic, the Puerto Rican night is filled with conga music, sweet rice, and fruit ice. In India, villagers begin their morning chores as well ropes squeak, buckets splash, and bracelets jangle. Meanwhile, in Australia, a sly kookaburra is ready for a noontime feast. Marilyn Singer's rhythmic lullaby, with bright illustrations by Franc. Lessac, gently transports children through different time zones and distant lands. Young readers will travel far from home, then back again, on a glorious bedtime journey. ...
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Ice cream truck jing-a-linging Nine phones ringing, ten horns beeping In the stroller Baby's sleeping.
Will anything wake up that snoozing baby? Follow the red stroller through the cacophony of the city and find out! Rhythm, rhyme, and lots of noisy onomatopoeia from premier children's poet Marilyn Singer, coupled with chaotic, colorful art from an acclaimed European illustrator, make this a rowdy read-aloud, with plenty of things to find and count on every spread. ...
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Get ready for a rip-roaring, rhyming ride that celebrates all things drivin' with a special spotlight on a kid's four-wheeled best buddy--his school bus! When you're a kid, your school bus can be your very best friend. Morning, noon, and nighttime, too, that golden buddy is at your service. Ready to drive you and your friends to and from school. And in-between those golden-bus moments, there are other vehicles who drive around town doing what they do best--sweeping, crunching, watching, creeping! Here is an in-your-face read-aloud that is bound to become a modern classic. ADVANCED PRAISE Here's the word on the street about I'M YOUR BUS: "You go, Bus!" --Local Firetruck "I wish I had your job." --Neighborhood Garbage Truck "If only my kids loved me as much as they love you." --The Family Car "You're a credit to vehicles everywhere." --A Police Car ...
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Welcome, brave souls, to the Monster Museum! On your left, see the Zombie do his walk. Look out for the mummy (she's snapped and come unwrapped). Frankenstein's grumpy-they gave him a bride, but never a name. Come in, if you dare, and meet all the slimy, screaming, slithery friends and fiends. They're just dying to show you a good time! Gris Grimly's colorful caricatures perfectly complement the playful beat of Marilyn Singer's poems to create a ghastly good Halloween read....
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You"d think I learned color from the cardinal
or the goldfinch,
But no—
I learned it from the crow.
As a group of crows travels through a small town, everyone has something to say about them—from the painter whom they inspire, to the pig who enjoys their company, to the birdwatcher who wonders what the crows think of people. Here are 23 poems, in the voices of humans, animals, crows, and other birds, that offer a unique perspective on the American crow, a bird commonly thought of as a symbol of bad luck. Whimsical, varied, and easily accessible, Marilyn Singer"s well-crafted poetry reveals surprising truths about crows, such as their fondness for games like "Pull the Clothespin" and their devotion to family and flock. Linda Saport"s breathtaking pastel illustrations are a visual treat, celebrating the natural world and our relationship to it. Author"s note....
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A fascinating look at the work that dogs do, from herding sheep to rescuing lost and injured people.
One day last year Gus caught a burglar.
Bruno saved a man from drowning.
Abby cheered up sick children at a hospital.
Max starred in a movie.
Hard-working people? No. Hard-working dogs!
Every dog is born with the ability to do a particular job. Centuries ago, people recognized these natural talents and began using dogs to help them with a variety of chores. Whether hunting and pulling sleds or performing before royalty, these beloved animals have been important workers as well as faithful friends.
Best-selling author Marilyn Singer gives young readers an exciting introduction to the many kinds of work that dogs do. This is the ultimate dog book -- a thrilling combination of natural history and the true tales of canine heroes who were just doing their jobs.
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Do cats really have a sixth sense? War hero, world traveler, adventurer, bodyguard?not the first descriptions that come to mind when we think of cats. But in this collection of true stories about the fascinating behavior of cats around the world readers will meet Grover, who saved his owners? lives when their house caught fire. And Sugar, who spent fourteen months trekking 1,500 miles from California back home to Oklahoma.
Marilyn Singer offers a collection of inspiring cat stories, providing a historical framework and behavioral context to explain each cat?s actions. ...
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When school days roll around again, this is the perfect collection to get children back in the mood. Written by acclaimed poet Marilyn Singer, First Food Fight This Fall serves up a heaping helping of wit and humor. Each short, appealing verse is told in the voice of one or more of the pupils. Together, they paint a funny and touching picture of everyday life in the classroom: the friendly feuds, sandwich trades, field trips, science fair; the subjects kids like, the ones they don’t, their troubles and triumphs.
Artist Sachiko Yoshikawa’s lively and engaging illustrations—which feature collage and mixed-media techniques—add to the delight, from her first picture of a school bus decked with a “Yay! First Day!” banner to the sunshine-filled final day of the year. ...
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Explains the varieties, functions, and characteristics of the eggs of a multitude of creatures, including insects, birds, and reptiles....
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In Venice in the 1890s, a caffè owner takes in a stray cat she names Nini. This is against her better judgment, for the caffè is modest, and she has nothing to spare. But in no time at all, the cat becomes a celebrity, charming all sorts of important visitors, including Giuseppe Verdi, the king and queen of Italy, and the pope himself. In the end, Nini's resonant purr, and the comfort it brings to a little girl, produces a small miracle. Featuring humorous illustrations with a vintage feel, this inspiring story about a real cat assures us that acts of kindness can be rewarded in unexpected ways. Includes an author's note. ...
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