Paul Meisel è un celebrato illustratore il cui lavoro impreziosisce numerosi libri per bambini. Il suo stile artistico è caratterizzato da una qualità giocosa e vibrante che cattura immediatamente l'immaginazione dei giovani lettori. Meisel eccelle nel dare vita alle storie visivamente, infondendole di umorismo e calore. La sua capacità di catturare l'essenza delle emozioni e delle avventure infantili lo rende un prezioso contributore alla letteratura per l'infanzia.
A nap is interrupted when Dog meets an unexpected visitor, Rat. Their initial encounter leads to an unlikely friendship, showcasing themes of companionship and acceptance. The story explores how new relationships can blossom in the most surprising circumstances.
"When a thunderstorm comes, Cat is happy to spend the noisy night playing with toys, while Dog frantically tries find the just the right hiding spot"-- Provided by publisher
A dog barks at everything he loves--a cat, a squirrel, and his favorite boy! This award-winning story is now a bilingual board book. I see a cat. Veo un Gato. I see a bird. Veo un pájaro Follow a dog through his happy day in English and Spanish! Sitting inside his house, the dog watches other animals pass by the glass door . . . until his beloved boy comes home, and the two pals dash outside to explore all the backyard wildlife! With simple text and energetic artwork from Paul Meisel, a two-time Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor winner, toddlers and caregivers will love reading this funny dog story. Bilingual and monolingual parents alike can introduce toddlers to backyard animals in both English and Spanish. Perfect for the kid who goes crazy when they see a dog or other animal outside. Honors for I See a Cat: 2018 Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Book American Library Association Notable Book Junior Library Guild Selection
A dog explores the night, discovering a bat, the moon, and his favorite boy! This Level A book by two-time Theodor Seuss Geisel Honoree Paul Meisel is perfect for kindergarteners to read independently. The easy-to-read text and engaging illustrations follow the dog as he observes the nighttime world from his house, eventually falling asleep before morning brings his favorite boy to fill his empty bowl. This title serves as a companion to Meisel's earlier work, I See a Cat, offering young readers a delightful sleepy adventure. Officially leveled using the F & P Text Level Gradient™ System, this book is designed for early kindergarten readers. Each page features a short, repetitive sentence with a single word change, supported by detailed illustrations that enhance comprehension. Once Level A is mastered, readers can progress to Level B. The award-winning I Like to Read® series targets guided reading levels A through G, adhering to Fountas and Pinnell standards. Renowned author-illustrators, including Caldecott and Geisel award winners, create original, high-quality illustrations that make reading enjoyable for children, whether with parents, teachers, or on their own. This title is also a Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection.
Ideal for young readers, this Level C reader features short sentences and simple words, making it accessible for kindergarteners and first graders. The book is filled with engaging content about dogs, promising big fun and excitement. Created by two-time Theodor Seuss Geisel Honoree Paul Meisel, it encourages independent reading while entertaining young audiences.
Hilarious and scientifically accurate, this Nature Diary gives readers a bug's-eye-view of the life cycle of a stinkbug. Told in diary form, My Stinky Summer by S. Bug introduces readers to the stinkbug's life cycle and survival habits. From the day he is born, S. Bug hears the same refrain--"Ew! Stinkbug!" The stinkbug's odor is powerful protection against from predators. Perhaps too powerful. Readers will also learn about the challenges that arise when an ecosystem is pushed off-balance. Children will love poring over the bright, highly detailed illustrations and pondering ideas about ecosystems and nature. The book includes a glossary and further information in the back of the book. Both art and text have been vetted for accuracy by an expert. A Junior Library Guild Selection! Don't miss the other hilarious entries in The Nature Diary Series! Each one explores the life cycle of an animal in dated journal entries, showing young readers how they grow and change through the seasons-- and offering a few laughs, too! Brightly illustrated and vetted by experts, Paul Meisel's books are a perfect introduction to your backyard neighbors. My Awesome Summer by P. Mantis CCBC Best-of-the-Year List, AAAS /Subaru Finalist, Leaping Lizards Top 10 Read-alouds, SCIENCE Best Books for Curious Kids, Virginia Readers' Choices My Happy Year by E. Bluebird A Junior Library Guild Selection My Tiny Life by Ruby T. Hummingbird Available Spring 2021
Tiny but mighty! The ruby throated hummingbird leads a fascinating life. This is the fourth book in the critically acclaimed Nature Diary science series.
Potty time fun, now in a board book! Elephant poops on the grass. Fish poops in the water. Snake poops on the sand. Where do you poop? You poop here! In a potty, of course! Fun pictures of animals--an ant, an alligator, a bat, and more--make this a perfect potty training book--and more! This “godsend for caregivers on the prowl for potty-training aids” (Kirkus Reviews) is now in board book form, because no one is too young to learn. It's especially appropriate for inquisitive, science-minded toddlers who are curious about how their bodies work.
A bluebird shares her delightful and sometimes frightening experiences during her first year of life, blending humor with charm. This narrative captures her adventures and the joys of growing up, serving as a companion to "My Awesome Summer" by P. Mantis.
What fun! A playful pack of dogs chase a ball and find new friends! I see a ball. The bird has the ball. The whale has the ball. The lion has the ball. Gulp! No more ball!