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Molly's grandmother has returned to China because her visa is up. Molly misses Nainai. Molly's grandmother has returned to China because her visa is up. Molly misses Nainai, and the space between them seems immense until a familiar lullaby, shared through screen time, brings them together again.
This is a poignant family story about immigration, grandparent-grandchild connections, and the ties that bind. Evocative, digital illustrations beautifully...
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Find out how sap is harvested from maple trees to make a sweet food. Fully decodable text features high-frequency words, and words with the short i sound combined with p. Also features tips for teachers and caregivers along with additional information at the end to build the reader's background knowledge of the topic. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.
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When Ethan has to interview his grandfather for a school project, he learns what kinds of things children did for fun in the past. As his grandfather recounts what sports, games, and books he liked as a child, Ethan finds out what sort of things are similar and different between childhood of today and childhood of years past. Even though many things are different today, such as television and computers, Ethan learns that there are many things that...
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Adapted from the classic book by Johanna Spyri, this historical fiction book retells the classic story of Heidi. A student who forgot to complete her reading assignment texts back and forth with a friend as she reads Heidi. Students will enjoy this illustrated fiction reader that features compelling text, grade-appropriate vocabulary, and chapter format to build reading comprehension, vocabulary, and fluency. This hi-lo reader is perfect for students...
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When Amy goes fishing and loses her first big catch, the day is spoiled. Or is it? By the end of the day, Amy has a real fish story to tell as well as a lasting memory.
A Morning to Polish and Keep is the classic children's picture book set on the beautiful Pacific Coast. It is a story of adventure, togetherness, and, ultimately, the comforting memory of family.
6) Sweater
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Alexander loves his grandma and all of the wonderful things she makes for him. But when Grandma surprises Alexander with a present that's not so wonderful, he has to figure out how to make it to the end of picture day wearing his itchy, sweaty, scratchy, woolly sweater.
Written and illustrated by Emily Hepditch, the award-winning and #1 bestselling author of The Woman in the Attic and Alone on the Trail.
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The best things grandchildren can give their grandparents are the gifts of time, patience, understanding, and love. This book is a love letter to grandchildren, asking them for these very things. As people age, their bodies and minds go through some changes, but their basic needs remain the same. They may still see themselves as young and physically fit, but their reality is different. They may slow down and be confused, but they still need to be...
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In poems that range from the minimalist to the theatrical, Jane Simpson evokes the fascinatingly unfamiliar world of the Arabian Peninsula, where she found her preconceptions about Muslim women completely shattered. She writes of home and family with great tenderness. Choked forms wonderfully match the sensations of grief. In a synthesis of home and abroad, science and art, the poems reveal a compassionate, searching gaze in a world without maps.
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My intention in writing The Hip-Hop Chess Master is to show children and people of all ages and ethnicities that following your passion(s) does not mean that you must abandon other areas of interest or talents you may possess or conform to the perceptions of others. It is entirely plausible for these talents/gifts/passions to happily coexist, thrive, and flourish together. This story is as much for the "nerd" chess player, band member, and school...
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A Lasting Gift: Mommy's Guiding Light conveys a mother's love from childbirth to the time at which a parent's life comes to an end. Sharing words of wisdom, hope, and encouragement that guides and prepares a child for life, this book provides comforting words to ensure, that when the earthly life is no more, the love and presence of a parent lives on.
12) Black McIntosh
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An exquisitely detailed portrayal of settlement Australia in the 1800s, Black McIntosh to Gold spans a century as it traces a family's migration from a fishing village in the far north of Scotland to the goldfields of New South Wales. One after another, members of the McIntosh clan are called to make the journey into unknown territory where dreams of happy families, workable land and perhaps even gold await.
Steeped in research and laced with the...
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Karen Katz and Jayne Shelton's loving story of a child and her grandmother--now in board book!
Karen Katz and Jayne Shelton's loving story of a child and her grandmother--now in board book!Sitting in the Storybook Chair, in Grandma's arms, you can go anywhere!From deserts to forests, and up through the sky -- come along on one granddaughter's adventure, and ride the wave of words as reading takes her and her grandma 'round the world! A practicing...
14) Grandma's Teeth
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This heartwarming story explores the special bond between a grandmother and her grandchild, and the invaluable lessons that both can learn from each other. Mark is a curious young boy who delights in spending time with his beloved grandma, asking her questions and relishing in her company. In turn, his grandma is thrilled to share her wisdom and experiences with him.
Follow their adventures together as they embark on exciting journeys and discover...
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To Kate and Dan, Grandpa's pond looks big enough to be a lake-so the fun at the pond is also big and amazing! While following Grandpa's safety rules, Dan, Kate, and their cousins enjoy taking turns paddle boating and kayaking on the pond and riding four-wheelers near the pond. They learn about fly-fishing and homemade flies. They also engage in the wise conservation practice of catching and releasing the fish they are not going to eat. The picnic...
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Grammy Pammy love one grandkid more than the others? Does she adore Joshua the most? Or Alyssa? Or Brady? Experience the special relationship each grandchild has with Grammy, and see if you can predict who Grammy really likes the best. And learn how Mitchell the Dog fits into the mix. Grammy Likes Me Best is a delightful family book that makes every reader say, "Yep, I know my grandma likes me best."
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This book is about a young Kurdish refugee taking the reader on a ride to visit all corners of Nashville, Tennessee. Nashville city is home to approximately 20,000 Kurdish refugees and immigrants.
This book is dedicated to every Kurdish and non-Kurdish refugee living in the diaspora. The book is also excellent for educational purposes, as it discusses the Kurdish culture, identity, and history.
19) My Nana and Me
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A joyful story celebrating the love between a granddaughter and her grandmother. This delightful picture books follows a young girl and her grandmother through a day of tea parties, dancing, hide and seek, pat, a, cake, bath time, story time, and bedtime. At the end of the story the little girl discovers why she is so extra special. Irene Smalls' rhythmic, upbeat text and Cathy Ann Johnson's lush artwork make My Nana and Me the perfect book...
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No matter our age, our hope lies in a resurrected Jesus. Our promise is that we will be reunited with Him and those who left earth before us. Women are often the torchbearers who carry forth this hope, faith, and promise to the family. This story is of a young girl, Misty, who is very close to her faithful and loving grandmother who instills this hope in Misty.
"Misty and Grandma have a close, loving relationship, and they have lots of fun together....
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