Vicky Enright – illustratör

"A child''s question prompts another''s alphabetic reveries in this invitation to consider the many things and places to read: an atlas at the airport, a biography in bed. . . . In page-sized cartoons, Enright follows her smiling young bookworm from place to place, showing her reading alone and with company; indoors and out, up a tree, even in a Jacuzzi. Serving as a reminder to parents too, that reading opportunities are all around, this presents an engaging literary game likely to continue well beyond one pass through the ABCs."—Kirkus Reviews

Have you used any numbers this week? You might be trying to remember when you last did a math problem—but think again! Have you made a phone call? Have you written someone’s address? Have you worn a team jersey? Have you turned to a page in a book to do your homework assignment? Have you used any money? Or celebrated a birthday? Chances are you have used lots of numbers lately! Though you may not realize it, you see hundreds of numbers each day. This book shows you twenty-six different ways to use numbers—one for each letter of the alphabet. Can you think of more ways numbers are used? Search the pictures for ideas.

Clap your hands, stamp your feet, and get out your scissors and paste! Your favorite children’s songs are about to be more fun than ever. Here are step-by-step instructions for song-related puppets, toys, jewelry, games, and other projects. You can make a CHANGING FACE PUPPET to go with a chorus of If You’re Happy and You Know It, Clap Your Hands. Maybe you’d like to wear a BAA, BAA, BLACK SHEEP LAPEL PIN—or perhaps a TISKET A TASKET GREEN AND YELLOW BASKET NECKLACE. For some action, make the EEENSY, WEENSY SPIDER wash down the drain or help the PEOPLE ON THE BUS GO UP AND DOWN. Or, if you like to laugh, try the OLD MAN IS SNORING PUPPET. He is designed to make some very interesting noises! Whichever of the twenty adorable projects you choose, you’re sure to have a rollicking good time!

Crafts that convert a story into a hands-on experience are a wonderful way to involve young readers and listeners. Making a Pinocchio whose nose actually grows, staging a race between the tortoise and the hare, or sending Peter Pan flying through the air will definitely enhance the fun of story hour! These easy-to-make crafts focus on twenty different children’s stories, although many can be adapted to other tales as well.

The make-believe world of fairy tales comes to life with just some scissors and paste and a few household items. For a dramatic accompaniment to the retelling of your favorite tale, make the ugly duckling that changes into a swan, the Beast that turns back into a Prince, or even the Sleeping Beauty puppet that opens her eyes for the first time in a hundred years. You can make up a charming bed for the seven dwarfs from an egg carton or a beautiful gingerbread house from an ordinary lunchbag. You can do a model of Rapunzel letting down her hair or of Jack climbing up the beanstalk. Illustrated step-by-step instructions will provide hours and hours of rewarding creative activity.

Simple but fun seasonal crafts from Kathy Ross and Vicky Enright! Twenty-nine easy-to-make craft projects with spring themes, including a crocus dish garden, a spring bird mask, and a necktie windsock.

More simple but fun seasonal crafts from Kathy Ross and Vicky Enright. Twenty-nine easy-to-make craft projects with summertime themes, including a mouse sunglasses case, a firecracker finger puppet, and a seashell candle holder.

Simple but fun seasonal crafts from Kathy Ross and Vicky Enright! Twenty-nine easy-to-make craft projects with fall themes, including a fall tree lapel pin, a school bus picture frame, and a soft sculpture pumpkin.

Simple but fun seasonal crafts from Kathy Ross and Vicky Enright! Twenty-nine easy-to-make craft projects with winter themes, including a snowman pin, a reindeer puppet, and an icy sun catcher.

Whether it''s raining, snowing, hot, or cold--it''s a beautiful day! Readers will have fun guessing which animal would enjoy each type of weather the most.