picture books for children

Based on the lyrics of the classic song, celebrates winter by following a family through frosty fields and snow-covered woods as they walk and play together.

A collection of classic Disney stories ideal for reading aloud in just five minutes.

"Guess which bird each colorful close-up belongs to, then turn the page for the answer and some . . . facts about that animal. Two final pages add to the fun with a quick look at other . . . birds and their . . . body parts--from the tops of their heads to the tips of their tail feathers"--Provided by publisher.

"A bilingual story, inspired by the childhood of Valentina Cruz, whose family was one of the first permanent inhabitants of the Galapagos islands. Valentina makes a promise to protect the islands and her animal friends"--Provided by publisher.

"Luc?a's little sister Gemma wants to be a luchadora like her, but she is more bumble and spat than pizzazz, and seems to find trouble wherever she goes. When Gemma makes a ginormous hole in her big sister's special silver mask, Luc?a is exasperated at how she seems to get away with everything. But a trip to the mercado with Abuela presents the sparring sisters with a dazzling array of possibilities, and Luc?a discovers that some things, including troublemaking little sisters, are one of a kind"--Back cover.

"Discover the truth behind Santa's most undercover operation, and join the North Pole Ninjas: protectors of holiday cheer! While some elves make toys, and others steer the sleigh, these highly trained elves use their special ninja skills to spread good tidings around the world each and every Christmas"--Back cover.

"Drawing on . . . picture books that can be used to directly support the new AASL 'National School Library Standards for Learners, School Librarians, and School Libraries,' this . . . toolkit of lessons, worksheets, anchor charts, assessments, and rubrics is specifically designed for school librarians and other educators"--Provided by publisher.

"Featuring nine stories, join Biscuit as he plays in the snow, visits the farm, goes on a trip, decorates for Christmas, and more"--Provided by publisher.

"With its ready-to-use lesson plans, book lists, and included reproducibles, this book is a ... resource for librarians who do structured storytimes for primary school-age children"--Provided by publisher.

The lives of three people are changed by an old man who insists that he is Santa Claus in this picture book adaptation of the Christmas classic.