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My Teacher Dances on the Desk. Episodes from every aspect of school life, from visiting the school nurse to sitting next to the wrong student, are told through humorous verse.
In Xavier's neighbourhood, tattoos represent gang membership. After Xavier catches an unexpected glimpse of his new teacher's tattoos, he learns that there's more than meets the eye when it comes to the cultural significance of tattoos. Based on real events that took place during author Darren Lopez's first year teaching in Washington DC, My Teacher Has Tattoos is an impactful conversation starter that brings to life the pitfalls of stereotyping in the classroom and beyond.
From the same team that brought you My Momma Likes to Say comes this delightful interpretation of maxims, idioms, proverbs, and clichés many students remember hearing on a regular basis in the classroom. From "Do you have ants in your pants?" to "Stick together!" and "Great minds think alike," readers will be intrigued by the history of these adages, told in poetry form as well as expository text, and amused by the witty illustrations, depicting these sayings as a child might imagine them.
Why does my mind fly to the sky, and think of fairies and mermaids and frogs? I wish it would just stay put and help me do my homework and listen and remember. Sadie feels like her thoughts are soaring into the clouds and she can't bring them back down to earth. She has trouble paying attention, which makes keeping track of schoolwork, friends, chores, and everything else really tough. Sometimes she can only focus on her mistakes. When Sadie talks to her parents about her wandering, dreaming min
Charlie feels like he has a whirling, twirling motor running inside him . . . all the time! He doesn't WANT to have so much energy, but sometimes he just can't settle down. When his mom wants to talk to him, he figures he's in trouble . . . but she has a surprise for him instead. Included is a Note to Parents, Caregivers, and Teachers with more information on hyperactivity, ADHD, behaviour management, and helping children focus on the positives.
From the snowy window, look out to see a wondrous, Christmasy world. With vivid imagination and vibrant colors, acclaimed artist Dahlov Ipcar captures a lively scene. From one shining star that graces the top of an evergreen, she envisions a parade of captivating creatures that come to visit: young black bears and snowy owls, evening grosbeaks and happy chipmunks. My Wonderful Christmas Tree by the legendary Dahlov Ipcar is a holiday classic that conveys the spirit of the Christmas season in nat
Short fictional stories introduce beginning readers to basic vocabulary used to describe elements of everyday life: clothes, food, homes, holidays, food, and transportation. Each story features carefully levelled text and full-colour illustrations to support children learning to read.
Explore aspects of everyday life, including clothes, food, homes, holidays, school, and transportation. Simple text and full-colour photos support young children learning to read.
The My World of Science series provides the earliest readers with background on key STEM concepts, from the solar system to plant cycles. Simple sentence structure and word usage help readers develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a glossary and index.
Not only are these titles highlighting the diversity of children’s lives, but also celebrating and examining the ways in which children worldwide are very much alike. In each title, the accessible, lively text is supported by stunning photographs. The topics included in each book are thought provoking and often challenging, and young readers will love finding out about the many different ways in which children around the world live their lives.