Snowflake Bentleyis another great winter book for children. From the time he was a small boy in Vermont, Wilson Bentley saw snowflakes as small miracles.And he determined that one day his camera would capture for others the wonder of the tiny crystal. Bentley’s enthusiasm for photographing sn...
Billy Baldwin Stories creates books for children, celebrating the underdog as a hero. Our stories come from the heart to inspire, engage, bring hope and entertain children and adults alike. Led by award-winning author, Billy Baldwin and illustrator extraordinaire, Liesl Bell, our books take read...
Children have almost universal responses to different kinds of weather: kicking fallen leaves in autumn, splashing in puddles in the rain, catching snowflakes on tongues when it snows. We talk to author and illustratorTim Hopgoodabout the weather as an inspiration for children's books. ...
Welcome to our free reading books for children download page. As a teacher or parent you are probably here because you know about phonics for kids and how the explicit and systematic teaching of them is hugely successful in teaching kids how to read. If you don’t, or you want to know ...
follows Isaac, whose family is Jewish, and his best friend, Teresa, whose family is Christian, as they gear up for the holidays in their traditional ways. But when Isaac’s window is smashed in the middle of the night, the children bring the community together to stand up for what’s ...
If your students are new to the idea of recycling and reusing materials, this list of over 20 books about recycling for kids is a great way to get them started! In this list of children’s books, you’ll find fiction and non-fiction selections. There are books that talk about why re...
Let’s break out the books about ice for kids! From stories that take place in frozen landscapes to books that teach about the science of ice and snow, there is a wealth of material for children to discover.Winter is the perfect excuse to start learning about ice — whether you’re up...
story. Follow along as they greet leaves and clouds and animals alike, describing the habits of animals and plants as they prepare for winter. Upon waking up to a bright wintry white snow, they reverse their journey greeting icicles, snowflakes, and frost, ending in them building a snowman....
Patricia MacLachlanis the author of many novels for children, including the Newbery Medal-winningSarah, Plain and Tall;Baby; Waiting for Magic;andThe Truth of Me. Among her picture books areSnowflakes Fall, The Iridescence of Birds, Someone Like Me,andWhat You Know First. She lives in Western...
As children read about “angels in the snow days” as well as “need my mommy now days,” they’ll begin to understand how to cope with both positive and negative feelings. Biddy Mason Speaks Up by Arisa White Bridget “Biddy” Mason, an African American philanthropist, healer, and ...