Juwanda G. Ford – författare

Kwanzaa is Kayla’s favorite time of year. But this year, it looks as if a heavy snowstorm will keep her big brother, Khari, from getting home in time for the festivities! Will Khari miss the celebration completely? Or will Kayla and her brother somehow find a way to be together for Kwanzaa? A perfect introduction to Kwanzaa, this book will teach children all about the traditions and practices that make it a special winter holiday.From the Trade Paperback edition.

Join two friends as they garden, have sleepovers, and celebrate their unique similarities and differences in this delightful Step 2 reader. Perfect for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new ones with help.Amy and Nia love to do everything together! They love the same clothes and they love to braid their hair and play clapping games. There are so many ways the friends are similar and yet they're also different. Just like their similiarities, the friends differences make their friendship even more special! Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories, for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.

The game is tied. Can we win? This book is perfect for kindergarteners and first graders to read on their own.A Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor BookA close game of basketball, played by a diverse group of first and second graders, is full of suspense, joy–and good sportsmanship too!With simple text, kindergarteners and 1st graders can read this story on their own. Rated level I by educational experts and includes phonics features.The books in the award-winning I Like to Read® series build vocabulary and promote fluency, which are essential for reading success.  Acclaimed author-illustrators--including winners of Caldecott, Theodor Seuss Geisel, and Coretta Scott King honors—create original, high-quality books that are fun for kids to read again and again with their parents, teachers or on their own!A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection