Annette Bay Pimentel – författare

In 1926, the very first Winnie-the-Pooh book was published. One hundred years later, generations of kids have grown up with the world's most famous bear. It is also safe to say we are all familiar with Pooh's iconic voice, slow and sweet as honey and full of adorable Pooh-isms.How a Bear Became a Book tells the story of how writer, illustrator, and editor came together to craft Pooh's first adventure. But deeper than that, this book introduces our youngest readers to how stories begin and where they can go. As Pooh's voice enters the text, he slowly comes to life in the art.Textually delightful and visually stunning, this is a picture book about the making of picture books, but it is also a masterful story about ideas, storytelling, collaboration, art, and most importantly, honey.

From an award-winning author, an oversize nonfiction picture book exploring pigments and dyes made from natural sources—across time and around the worldColors don’t come out of nothing.They always start somewhere . . .With something . . .With someone.Discover how color is harnessed from nature in this survey of dyes and pigments from around the world. Organized by color—from yellow to purple to red and more—Before Colors marries a lyrical core text with tons of informational material for curious readers.In the narrative text, readers will encounter markers and artists as they source and process materials, transforming the most unexpected things into vibrant pigments and dyes. The sidebars offer much more to discover, including extensive lists of specific shades, short bios of colorful characters, and more.

A charming picture book adventure from award-winning author Annette Bay Pimentel and rising-star illustrator Yusuke Watanabe about a turtle trying to cross an airport runway and a little girl who spots her just in timeIt’s nearly time for takeoff! The bags are stowed, the seatbelts are fastened, and the pilot is ready. But wait, what does the little girl see out her window? There’s a turtle on the runway!Turtle on the Tarmac is a delightful picture book adventure that takes readers on parallel journeys as a child prepares for a flight and a diamondback terrapin looks for a place to lay her eggs. Inspired by the real-life work of wildlife biologists at John F. Kennedy Airport, award-winning author Annette Bay Pimentel and rising-star illustrator Yusuke Watanabe come together to create a heartwarming celebration of conservation, perfect for little travelers and animal lovers everywhere.

2021 Schneider Family Book Award Young Children's Honor Book (American Library Association)Experience the true story of lifelong activist Jennifer Keelan-Chaffins and her participation in the Capitol Crawl in this inspiring autobiographical picture book. This beautifully illustrated story includes a foreword from Jennifer and backmatter detailing her life and the history of the disability rights movement.This is the story of a little girl who just wanted to go, even when others tried to stop her.Jennifer Keelan was determined to make a change—even if she was just a kid. She never thought her wheelchair could slow her down, but the way the world around her was built made it hard to do even simple things. Like going to school, or eating lunch in the cafeteria.Jennifer knew that everyone deserves a voice! Then the Americans with Disabilities Act, a law that would make public spaces much more accessible to people with disabilities, was proposed to Congress. And to make sure it passed, Jennifer went to the steps of the Capitol building in Washington DC to convince them.And, without her wheelchair, she climbed.ALL THE WAY TO THE TOP!A Rise: A Feminist Book Project NomineeA Junior Library Guild SelectionAll the Way to the Top is perfect for:Elementary school teachers looking for books to supplement disability rights curriculum and the history of the ADA (find a free Common-Core Aligned Educator Guide at www.sourcebooks.com)Parents looking for social justice picture books, books on activism and for young activists, and inspiring books for girlsParents, teachers, librarians, and guardians looking for beautifully illustrated, inspirational and educational books for young readers in their life