Taia Morley – illustratör

The sun is out in the day and always has a circle shape. The moon's shape seems to change and you can sometimes see it in the daytime and at night. What are the sun and the moon? How are they the same and how do they differ? Hop into your spaceship and find out! With beautiful illustrations and engaging text, The Sun and the Moon will guide young readers into a deeper understanding of their observations of the sun and the moon. Featuring a find-out-more section with instructions on how to keep an observation log and how to make moon ice, a glossary of new terms, and web research prompts, this book will begin children's explorations of the sun and the moon. Both the text and the artwork were vetted for accuracy by Bradley J. Thomson, Ph.D., Senior Research Scientist at the Boston University Center for Remote Sensing. This is a Level 1 Let's-Read-and-Find-Out, which means the book explores introductory concepts perfect for children in the primary grades and supports the Common Core Learning Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) standards.Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science is the winner of the American Association for the Advancement of Science/Subaru Science Books & Films Prize for Outstanding Science Series.

Before the final bell rings and summer break begins, there's excitement in the air – but it's bittersweet, too. On the last day of school, you'll laugh and cry, play and learn, and remember all the special moments from this school year. From finding your cubby one last time to end-of-the-year classroom cleanup, field games and tug of war, this picture book is brimming with nostalgia about timeless elementary school experiences that will have both young and old holding fast to childhood friends, classroom memories, and all the things you learn along the way.On the Last Day of School is a sweet reminder to celebrate where you started and where you're going next.

It’s the moment when a baby grins its first grin and laughs its first laugh, when baby first tries to stand and says their first word. It’s the moment for parents to cheer, clap, and hug. Mazal bueno! Go, baby go! This book features Ladino words, the language of the Sephardic Jewish community, the second Ladino book by the author of Buen Shabat, Shabbat Shalom.

It’s the moment when a baby grins its first grin and laughs its first laugh, when baby first tries to stand and says their first word. It’s the moment for parents to cheer, clap, and hug. Mazal bueno! Go, baby go! This book features Ladino words, the language of the Sephardic Jewish community, the second Ladino book by the author of Buen Shabat, Shabbat Shalom.

"Una merenda azeremos," Abuela says to her grandson. "But I don''t understand," says the boy. "It means ''we will cook together'' in our secret language," says Abuela. That evening, Mamá explains that the Spanish Jews took the Ladino language with them when they were forced to leave their homelands in Spain and Portugal during the Inquisition. "Can I learn the secret language?" the boy asks.

"Una merenda azeremos," Abuela says to her grandson. "But I don''t understand," says the boy. "It means ''we will cook together'' in our secret language," says Abuela. That evening, Mamá explains that the Spanish Jews took the Ladino language with them when they were forced to leave their homelands in Spain and Portugal during the Inquisition. "Can I learn the secret language?" the boy asks.

In this powerful story of resilience and hope, one girl observes her community through the changing rhythm of each season.In a town once vibrant but now affected by unemployment and food insecurity, one girl watches the seasons go by. Winter amp rsquo s rhythm brings hearty soups. Spring amp rsquo s rhythm brings soft breezes and pale yellow afternoons. Through it all one tree is her steady, generous friend. From acorns and dried leaves, to crocuses, to views of the sky and stars, the tree brings her gifts each season. This soothing and inspiring read uses the rhythms of nature as a metaphor for strength, change, and hope.