Karen Lynn Williams – författare

As a refugee from Sudan to the United States, Sangoel is frustrated that no one can pronounce his name correctly until he finds a clever way to solve the problem.

How will Gregory find his way back to Dad? Swish-swoosh . . . Gregory draws a lion in the sand. "Don't go in the water, and don't leave Sandy," warns Dad. But the sandy lion grows a tail that gets longer and longer—and soon Gregory is lost on the beach. This wonderful read-aloud book brings to life a summer experience that is all too familiar for young children. Karen Williams's rhythmic text has been paired with Floyd Cooper's brilliant illustrations, revealing the trip down the beach entirely from a child's point of view. A gentle father-son bond is shown in both text and art, reassuring young readers even as they share in Greg's moment of worry at finding himself lost and alone.

¡Ahora en tapa blanda! Como si ser nueva en los Estados Unidos no fuera ya difícil, ¡el primer día de escuela de Isabella fue cancelado por la nieve! Un libro ilustrado con el cual niños de 5 a 8 años se sentirán identificados con temas sobre mudarse, ser el niño nuevo y hacer nuevos amigos—en especial inmigrantes recientes.Now in paperback! As if being new to the United States wasn't hard enough, Isabella's first day of school is canceled due to snow! A relatable picture book for kids ages 5-8-years-old with themes of moving, being the new kid, and making new friends—but especially for recent immigrants.Isabella acaba de llegar de Colombia con su mamá y su abuela. Ella extraña a Papá, quien está todavía en América del Sur.Es su primer día de escuela, su día de hacer nuevos amigos, pero cuando las clases son canceladas porque hay mucha nieve, Isabella extraña más que nunca la cálida y verde Colombia. Luego Isabella conoce a Katie y descubre que hacer amigos en el frío, ¡es más fácil de lo que pensaba!Una historia dulce que desmitifica el primer día de escuela y el proceso de hacer nuevos amigos.Isabella has recently arrived from Colombia with her mother and abuela. She misses Papa, who is still in South America.It's her first day of school, her make-new-friends day, but when classes are canceled because of too much snow, Isabella misses warm, green, Colombia more than ever. Then Isabella meets Katie and finds out that making friends in the cold is easier than she thought!A sweet story to demystify the first day of school and making new friends.

Now in paperback! As if being new to the United States wasn't hard enough, Isabella's first day of school is canceled due to snow!A relatable picture book for 5-8-years-olds with themes of moving, being the new kid, and making new friends—but especially for recent immigrants.Isabella has recently arrived from Colombia with her mother and abuela. She misses Papa, who is still in South America.It's her first day of school, her make-new-friends day, but when classes are canceled because of too much snow, Isabella misses warm, green Colombia more than ever. Then Isabella meets Katie and finds out that making friends in the cold is easier than she thought!A sweet story to demystify the first day of school and making new friends.