Henderson, Kathy

Rhyming text and illustrations look at the many things babies learn about their bodies and feelings.

Background lore on Christmas trees and a discussion of how they are grown for decorating our homes at Christmas.

Explains what basketball players do and what characteristics they need.

A month-by-month description in pictures and words of what goes on in a city during the year.

Offers advice to young writers on how to get their work published and how to avoid publishing scams; discusses manuscript preparation; profiles a selection of successful young writers; and includes a listing of over one hundred markets and contests.

When a fierce storm threatens their seaside home, Jim and his mother take refuge at his grandmother's house up the hill.

Lists over 100 markets and contests open to artists and photographers eighteen and under, offers marketing tips and guidelines, and profiles successful young artists.

Includes publishing information for the budding writer, including tips on preparing a manuscript for submission, advice from editors, profiles of published young writers, and addresses of publications and contests to which manuscripts may be sent.

A little boy playing at the seashore makes a toy sailboat that is swept out to sea, and, after braving storms, hungry fish, and bigger boats, is finally found by a little girl on the opposite shore.

Provides publishing information for the young writer including tips on preparing a manuscript, profiles of published young writers, opportunities online, and market and contest listings.