With an evocative poem for every month of the year, young Naomi introduces us to her family and hosts a journey through the seasonal rhythms of her rural Mennonite community.In the winter there’s a quilting bee with chattering, friendly women to warm the frigid night, visits to a general store with all its treasures, and the awakening of the sap in the sugar bush. Spring months bring the hard work of clearing the fields and the sweet reward of shoofly pies. Under the hot summer sun...

Having good kids recipes books will surely solve one of the biggest problems of parents all over the world. Every parent has surely experienced how hard it is to feed kids at certain ages. There are kids who love playing more than eating and they do not feel hungry when they are having fun. The problem is, if they play too much and do not eat, they will eventually suffer the consequences and get sick. It is your responsibility as a parent to make sure that they eat properly so that they ge...

Celebrating Christmas at the cabin? Building this clever gingerbread house is as easy as 1-2-3 with this no-bake version. Made from graham crackers and a few secret design accessories, it's put together with our secret recipe for royal icing! Includes pattern and simple step-by-step instructions.

This is a delightful, rhyming tale of a tiny spider lost in a family home. A charming way to encourage children to be kind and curious towards nature, this colourful and educational children's picture book can be enjoyed by all ages. Lovingly illustrated. Includes eight fascinating 'Spider Facts'.

A stirring anthology of sixty poems from the Middle East selected by honored anthologist, writer, and editor Naomi Shihab Nye.This beautiful collection of eloquent poems from Palestine, Israel, Egypt, Iraq, and elsewhere open windows into the hearts and souls of people we usually meet only on the nightly news. What we see when we look through these windows is the love of family, friends, and for the Earth, the daily occurrences of life that touch us forever, the lo...

Are your kids having difficulty eating their vegetables? As soon as Adina Carina spots them on her plate, her face falls into a frown. Meal after meal and day after day, she heartily eats her food, but leaves the vegetables. She thinks they’d look better in the garden. So one day she plants them back where they came from. After this experience, she realizes that they do better in her tummy, and discovers that soups can be a delicious way to enjoy them.To see more about this book, v...

Why are there mice swimming in the loo, what are those llamas wearing, and just who is Cherub Ian? Discover all this and more in Pickled Poems, an Aussie anthology of nonsense verse and poems for kids of all ages.

Award-winning author Grace Lin joins science writer Ranida T. McKneally to get kids talking about the science of food, the five food groups, and what a healthy meal looks like. Answering questions like "why are so many vegetables green?", "What's the difference between brown bread and white bread?", and "Why do beans make you gassy?", cheerful haiku poems and a simple Q&A format make this book a nutritious treat.The information in this book aligns with both the USDA's MyPlate guide...

**Warm up with the enticing history of hot chocolate in this fact-tastic nonfiction Level 3 Ready-to-Read, part of a series about the history of fun stuff!History of Fun Stuff: The Sweet Story of Hot Chocolate was named a 2015 NCSS-CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People!**Did you know that for thousands of years, chocolate was a beverage and not a solid candy? Or that soldiers in the Revolutionary War received a monthly ration of chocolate for drin...

Take a wild ride with poet Sara Holbrook as she guides young writers in performing their poetry with style and pizzazz. With enthusiasm and a touch of irreverence, Ms. Holbrook, a performance poet herself, explains how to use voice, rhythm, attitude, movement, and other techniques to perform poetry in a group, duo, or solo. More than thirty poems are included for young readers to practice, as well as instructions for putting on a poetry jam at school or in the community.

Obesity—the state of being very overweight—is more than a problem in the world today; it's a crisis. One out of every three adults is obese. Childhood obesity is a major health concern as well. Experts agree that fast food is one of the most significant factors behind bigger bodies. For many people, fast food has become more than a quick way to grab a meal; it has become a way of life. Learn how fast food and the fast-food industry have shaped not only our bodies but also our lifestyles. D...

What could be worse for a grumpy old clown than to have a permanent smile spread across his face? That's the terrible misfortune of Mr. Brown, whose exterior doesn't reflect his inner feelings of alienation toward a society that expects him to perform on cue. Frustrated by his situation, he retreats to his house to concentrate on his balloon art, the one practice that makes him happy. By the end, Mr. Brown has developed a real smile and embraced the friendship of the townspeople that make ...