Ispirata dal suo lavoro con il capitolo locale del Connecticut di Literacy Volunteers of America, questa autrice ha intrapreso la creazione di una serie di libri pensati per promuovere l'amore per la lettura. Trova particolare gioia nel condividere storie con i suoi nipoti, una pratica che informa chiaramente il suo coinvolgente approccio letterario.
This humorous picture book addresses the challenges of dealing with a picky eater within a growing family. Through engaging illustrations and a witty narrative, it explores creative solutions and the amusing situations that arise as family members attempt to encourage healthier eating habits. The story combines lightheartedness with relatable themes of mealtime struggles, making it an entertaining read for both children and parents alike.
Covering everything from centipedes to whales, the delightful poems in this extensive collection convey the experiences of childhood with fresh timelessness. Full color.
The narrative unfolds through playful rhyming verse, paying tribute to Dr. Seuss, as it explores the themes of conflict resolution and the power of music. A fighting brother and sister learn to reconcile with the help of a sibling, leading to a broader community reconciliation with their noisy neighbors. This harmonious journey culminates in a vibrant parade that unites not just their town, but the entire country and even animals, illustrating a hopeful message of global friendship and peace.
Lists in rhyme the dwellings of various animals and things.
A lively picture book adaptation of the well-known children's hand-clapping rhyme, perfect for the whole family.
Oliver Tolliver lives all alone and has one of everything in his little house-one table, one chair, one apple, and one pear. To him, it's perfect. But when he invites Peggoty Small over to admire his arrangement, he finds she has quite another opinion. She feels his one-of-each house leaves no room for anyone else! Suddenly Oliver sees she's right, and he finds a pair for every single thing in his house. In the end he realizes that sharing makes room for friends. As only she can, Mary Ann Hoberman deftly crafts a simple, comforting story that speaks to every child's experience. Accompanied by Marjorie Priceman's bold, colorful illustrations, this picture book is destined to become a story time favorite.
A perfect rhyming read-aloud celebrating all the different people and cultures under the sun from Mary Ann Hoberman, award-winning and bestselling author of the You Read to Me, I'll Read to You series.
A rollicking new text celebrating families from beloved author Mary Ann Hoberman, accompanied by illustrations from Marc Boutavant
A deliciously clever and entertaining collection of poems that celebrate word play by former Children's Poet Laureate and New York Times bestselling author Mary Ann Hoberman
Very Short Fables to Read Together
