Turine Tran – illustratör

Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right levelA traditional tale from China, which explores the ancient rituals of Chinese New Year, and explains how it’s come to be one of the most celebrated moments of the Chinese calendar. Full of drama and suspense, you can’t help but be enthralled by this story of man over beast.Copper/Band 12 books provide more complex plots and longer chapters that develop reading stamina.Text type: A traditional tale from another culture.Curriculum links: English: fairy stories, myths and legends; books from other cultures and traditions.This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

A NEW CHILDREN’S BOOK FROM THE PUBLISHER WHO BROUGHT YOU"THE INVISIBLE STRING"What inspires people to create? Whether it’s a painting, a story, a new invention, a recipe, or even a simple little song, the inspiration to begin must start somewhere. But where?On one cold, winter night in Lullaby Valley, an old composer was determined to write a new song, but he couldn’t find the notes in his heart no matter how hard he searched. He fussed, scribbled, and paced the floor, but all he found was a handful of awkward notes that refused to “sing.” So he gazed out to the night sky.In a small town many miles away on that same night, a little boy squirmed and kicked his blankets, unable to sleep. That’s when his mother came in to help him rest, and with her soft voice, she sang a song while they both looked up to the stars.What happens next is a story to help kids young and old find their creative inspiration and share it with others, even if it’s just a simple little song. You see, the old composer and the faraway mother soon found their creative spirit from the same night sky.Lullaby Valley is a beautiful, heart-warming book about a secluded, peaceful place where people live in harmony not just with their neighbors, but with the world. The night sky has an abundance of inspirational sparks; enough for everyone. Sometimes all it takes is a glance in a new direction. For my part, I know nothing with any certainty, but the sight of the stars makes me dream. ~ Vincent Van Gogh

A daughter tells her father that she loves him like salt. What does she mean? Early readers will be captivated by this heartwarming version of a classic folk tale. Kindergartners will increase beginning reading skills, comprehension, and vocabulary through Spanish sight words and simple phrases. Perfect for both native Spanish speakers and those learning Spanish as a second language, this book helps students achieve proficiency in Spanish.