“phyllis root”

As Sadie is tucked in underneath her family's name quilt--hand-stitched with the names of generations of relatives--Grandma tells Sadie story after story. Based on Root's own childhood bedtime ritual, this tale is related with just the right touch of humor and heart. Full color. Acce... More

"With simple language, predictable rhythms and repetition, and flawless pacing, Root's] story begs to be read aloud. . . . Hillenbrand's immense attention to detail is gratifying" - Kirkus Reviews (starred review) When a very curious little girl meets a cow named Luella who is even more stubborn th... More

If you really want to see a woodland caribou, you might try going to a place forgotten by time. It should be a hushed place, with perhaps rocky green hills and blue water, home to loons and beaver, lichen and yellow buttercups. With every step, this gentle journey brings us to a deeper and more uniq... More

A cast of Halloween characters wonders who is saying "boo" in this whimsical lift-the-flap board book, but the narrator remains a secret to the very end. (Baby/Preschool)"Someone" said boo But who?Lift the flapsof this silly mysteryto find outwho's the spookiestcharacter of all ... More

What happens when the wind blows and BLOWS Well, one windy Wednesday, Bonnie Bumble found out The wind blew so hard it blew the quack right out of the duck...and that was just the beginnning... More

Now perfectly sized for small hands, this counting rhyme is a feast of sounds and numbers that will have young listeners scrambling to join the slippy, sloppy fun. "Perfect for reading aloud . . . great fun and sure to become an instant favorite among the toddler crowd".--"Booklist". Full color.Exub... More

Visit www.brandnewreaders.com to learn more about this unique series -- and to try one on-line Based on what experts know about how children learn to read, BRAND NEW READERS are short, funny stories with words and pictures that help children reading for the very first time succeed--and have fun BR... More

Now available in paperback. With infectious rhythms and down-home language, this original creation myth tells how Big Momma makes the world--even with a baby on her hip and the laundry piled up. Full color."Among the many creation retellings and variations, this one takes the cake." -- THE HORN BOOK... More

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