Viviana Garofoli – illustratör

Simple, funny action words and onomatopoeia describe three silly ducks' rather impolite visit to their Auntie Goose's house. This rollicking, tongue-twisting, rhyming story of three enthusiastic houseguests, paired with the lively artwork of illustrator Viviana Garofoli, is sure to be a speedy favorite of beginning readers everywhere.Step 1 (Ready to Read) is for children who know the alphabet and are ready to read. Step 1 titles have big type and easy words, rhyme and rhythm, and picture clues.

"This cheery book will great­ly appeal to chil­dren."—Jewish Book Council"This book is a winner. A must have." —Association of Jewish LibrariesA read-aloud for ages 2-3, this rhyming picture book matches the functions of a variety of colorful trucks and other vehicles to the many ways families prepare for Jewish Friday night sabbath celebration of Shabbat dinner.From steam rollers to excavators to cement mixers, all the trucks come together on Shabbat night to prepare. They clean and set the table. They braid challah and light candles. And when the night is done, it's time to sleep.

Colorful trucks work together to prepare a Hanukkah celebration in this read-aloud counting book for fans of Where Do Diggers Celebrate Hanukkah? and Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site.This cheerful, rhyming picture book pairs the functions of a variety of trucks and vehicles to the rituals and practices that families do to celebrate Hanukkah, while also building counting skills. Whether it’s one trailer truck or eight garbage trucks, everyone pitches in to help, and their teamwork is what makes the holiday one of joy and warmth.A perfect companion to Shabbat Shalom, the Trucks Come Home.