Lauren Gallegos – illustratör

But one day while making deliveries, they collided on a street corner. Rubio’s cheeses and Julienne’s fruits flew skyward and fell on their heads, creating spontaneous juicy pairings that they couldn’t help but taste. The forbidden combinations were out of this world. Nothing could ever be the same.  Fortunately for Rubio and Julienne, their forbidden adventures end more happily than Romeo and Juliette’s, though not before our heroes overcome a few obstacles and accidents, one of which prompts a mortified Rubio to exclaim, “What cheese through yonder window breaks?”A backmatter menu of child friendly delicious fruit-cheese combinations augments the story.Lexile Level 580Fountas and Pinnell Level O

Soothe back-to-school worries about making friends, fitting in, and staying focused in class with this inspiring book about the comforting power of prayer written by bestselling author Lisa Tawn Bergren.Whether attending a new school or simply facing the unknowns of new teachers, friends, and classes, kids have a lot to worry about at back-to-school time. This picture book features Mama and Little Kit as they grapple with back-to-school worries and lift them up to God in prayer. This story reminds kids that they can cling to God's unshakable promises and find peace in prayer when they face scary unknowns.This helpful resource for families struggling with back-to-school worries . . .is for boys and girls 4 to 8 years old;addresses common concerns, such as not knowing anyone, making friends, struggling with lessons, and adapting to a new schedule;highlights the love and security found in the parent-child relationship;reminds kids that God is always with them, wants to help them, and is never more than a prayer away; andgives children a path through anxiety to hope and excitement.Calm your little one's fears and strengthen their trust in God with this beautifully illustrated book from Lisa Tawn Bergren.

When Mouse sets out on his adventure, he discovers that brave isn't something you are—it's something you do!Mouse's day is full of big moments and bigger feelings. But with each step forward—jumping to shake off fear, accepting a friend's comforting hug, or simply pausing to breathe—he builds his courage toolkit. Because taking a brave journey doesn't mean you have to be fearless. It means you know how to just keep going.in her first book for children, former news anchor Lynn Smith, now a media consultant and host of the parenting podcast Strollercoaster, was inspired by her experience coaching Fortune 500 executives. She realized the fears that hold back CEOs aren't that different from what stops a child from raising their hand in class. That's why she wrote Just Keep Going—because resilience shouldn't be a C-suite secret.

When Noa refuses to swap food from her lunch one day, her friends wonder why. She explains it''s because it''s Passover. For the rest of the week, she brings Passover foods to school to share with her friends to let them enjoy the holiday fun.

When Noa refuses to swap food from her lunch one day, her friends wonder why. She explains it''s because it''s Passover. For the rest of the week, she brings Passover foods to school to share with her friends to let them enjoy the holiday fun.