Escrito por una renombrada educadora de primera infancia e intérprete, este es el primero de tres libros en una serie que presenta las grandes familias de la danza: ballet, hiphop y jazz.The first in a series that introduces three major dance families: ballet, hip-hop, and jazz, from a world-renowned early childhood educator and performer.Esta primera introducción a la danza clásica comienza con una explicación simple de lo que define a los bailarines clásicos. Luego se les invita a los jóvenes lectores a explorar las diferentes danzas clásicas, desde el ballet hasta el Kabuki, pasando por el nado sincronizado, las maneras en las que los bailarines se mueven y con quiénes se mueven. Esta serie alentadora sobre la danza servirá de inspiración para que los pequeños bailen en su casa o en su comunidad, en calcetines o zapatillas de ballet, solos o acompañados. This first introduction to classical dance begins with a simple explanation of what defines a classical dancer. Young readers are then invited on a global exploration of different classical dances, from ballet to synchronized swimming to Kabuki; the ways dancers move; and who they move with.This encouraging dance series will inspire young children to dance in their home or in their community, in socks or ballet shoes, and alone or with others.
An accessible, informative, and humorous introduction to the power of medicine for young readers.Uh-oh—Raccoon feels blerg and ick. Read along as he and his friends do symptoms checks, get examined, get diagnoses, and each, in turn, get the medicine they need. Readers will learn that medicine can make you feel more comfortable, help you heal, help prevent you from getting sick, and more. Written by nonfiction maven Gabrielle Balkan, and vetted by both a pediatrician and a nurse practitioner, this conversationally informative text incorporates comfort and humor, in partnership with Alberto Lot’s emotive, comical character art. A truly enjoyable read that will leave readers better equipped for their next germy experience!
¿Qué pasa cuando la comida favorita que un niño o una niña trae a la escuela recibe comentarios denigrantes a la hora del almuerzo? Descúbrelo en esta edición bilingüe. What happens when a child’s favorite packed lunch is met with disparaging comments at the school lunch table?En un salón lleno de sándwiches, cuatro estudiantes se destacan con sus comidas caseras que reflejan las culturas de las que forman parte. Antes de que puedan disfrutar de sus comidas favoritas, estas se arruinan al enfrentar narices arrugadas y reacciones de asco por parte de los compañeros y las compañeras que solo comen sándwiches.A través de este libro ilustrado que promueve la empatía e inspira a que todos los lectores defiendan su comida, acompaña a cada uno de los cuatro estudiantes mientras aprenden a lidiar con sus primeros “momentos de lonchera”. Tomando inspiración de los “momentos de lonchera” de cuatro aclamados chefs, Ray García, Preeti Mistry, Mina Park y Russ Federman, este relato conmovedor nos recuerda que la comida es un reflejo de la identidad de quien la come y una celebración auténtica de la cultura.In a classroom of sandwiches, four students stand out with their homemade, culturally-specific lunches. But before they can dig in and enjoy their favorite foods, their lunches are spoiled by scrunched noses and disgusted reactions from their sandwich-eating classmates.Follow each of the four students as they learn to cope with their first “lunch box moments” in this picture book that encourages empathy and inspires all readers to stand up for their food! Inspired by the “lunch box moments” of four acclaimed chefs, Ray Garcia, Preeti Mistry, Mina Park, and Niki Russ Federman, this heartwarming story reminds us all that one’s food is a reflection of self and an authentic celebration of culture.
An introduction to the great freedom and power that comes with America’s constitutional First Amendment rights, just in time for the U.S.A.’s 250th anniversary!Free is a word that comes with great power.We are free, we are that power.The First Amendment gives us many rights as Americans—from the freedom to practice any religion (or no religion) to the freedom to look the way we want to look. It gives us the right to disagree, to speak up, and to stand up for what we believe in. But not everyone in the world has these rights—or these freedoms.From attorney and educator Allison Matulli comes a memorable commentary on the privilege and opportunity of being an American, with freedoms granted by the First Amendment.
A joyful all-ages celebration of bicycle culture written by bestselling author and musician Dan Saks.We live to bike.We’re born to ride!We love a chanceto get outside.From balance bikes to two-wheelers, biking is a rite of passage and a joyful part of children’s lives. Inspired by his own family and biking community, Dan Saks rolls through the milestones and magic of bike culture, inspiring kids to build confidence, connection, and care for the Earth along the way. This read-aloud is one ride everyone will want to join!
