Amara's Farm

Amara's Farm
Title Amara's Farm PDF eBook
Author JaNay Brown-Wood
Publisher Live Oak Media
Pages 36
Release 2023-10-01
Genre Juvenile Fiction
ISBN 1430145269

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So many plants grow on Amara's family's intergenerational farm, and she needs help finding pumpkins for her potluck. Playful text provides clues for young nature lovers to follow as they hunt among the fruits and vegetables, comparing and contrasting the unique characteristics of pumpkins against okra, cauliflower, apples, and other crops grown on the farm. And there's a tasty pumpkin bread recipe included for young chefs to try!

Amara's Farm

Amara's Farm
Title Amara's Farm PDF eBook
Author JaNay Brown-Wood
Publisher Holiday House
Pages 32
Release 2022-06-07
Genre Juvenile Fiction
ISBN 1682634248

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Amara searches for pumpkins on her farm in this vibrant exploration of gardening and healthy eating, from the Where in the Garden? series. Amara is hosting a potluck for friends on her farm, and she needs help finding her pumpkins to serve a tasty dish. What do we know about pumpkins? They're large, round, and orange—and, wait a minute, is that a pumpkin? No, that's an apple. Where, oh, where could those pumpkins be? Can you help Amara find them in time for her potluck? The first title in the Where in the Garden? picture book series stars Amara, a young Black girl who explores the crops growing on her family's intergenerational farm. Playful text guides young readers to hunt for visual clues and compare and contrast the unique characteristics of pumpkins against okra, cauliflower, eggplant, and other produce that grows on Amara's farm. Artist Samara Hardy brings this multi-layered story to life with vivid, cheerful illustrations created from layers of hand painted ink and watercolor texture. Back matter includes a yummy molasses pumpkin bread recipe for little chefs and their adult helpers to try together.

Miguel's Community Garden

Miguel's Community Garden
Title Miguel's Community Garden PDF eBook
Author JaNay Brown-Wood
Publisher Live Oak Media
Pages 36
Release 2023-10-01
Genre Juvenile Fiction
ISBN 1430145285

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Miguel and his two dads visit their community garden in search of sunflowers for a celebration. A delightful and easy-to-follow narrative guides young children as they explore the produce that grows on this warm-weather farm and uncover the distinct features of the various fruits and vegetables. This delectable introductory garden-to-table experience includes a delicious recipe.

Arlo The Lion Who Couldn't Sleep

Arlo The Lion Who Couldn't Sleep
Title Arlo The Lion Who Couldn't Sleep PDF eBook
Author Catherine Rayner
Publisher Pan Macmillan
Pages 41
Release 2020-08-20
Genre Juvenile Fiction
ISBN 1529049393

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Perfect for bedtime, Arlo The Lion Who Couldn't Sleep is a beautifully illustrated story with a gentle mindfulness message from award-wining author-illustrator Catherine Rayner. Shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal, it's especially helpful for little ones who have trouble going to sleep. Arlo the lion is exhausted. He just can't drop off, no matter what he tries. It's either too hot, or too cold; too loud or too quiet. But then he meets Owl. She can sleep through the day, which isn't easy when most other animals are awake! Will Arlo ever get any rest? Perhaps his new friend has some special tricks she can teach him to help him sleep . . .

William Still and His Freedom Stories

William Still and His Freedom Stories
Title William Still and His Freedom Stories PDF eBook
Author Don Tate
Publisher National Geographic Books
Pages 0
Release 2020-11-03
Genre Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN 1561459356

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From award-winning author-illustrator Don Tate comes a remarkable picture book biography of William Still, known as Father of the Underground Railroad. William Still's parents escaped slavery but had to leave two of their children behind, a tragedy that haunted the family. As a young man, William went to work for the Pennsylvania Anti-Slavery Society, where he raised money, planned rescues, and helped freedom seekers who had traveled north. One day, a strangely familiar man came into William's office, searching for information about his long-lost family. Could it be? Motivated by his own family's experience, William Still began collecting the stories of thousands of other freedom seekers. As a result, he was able to reunite other families and build a remarkable source of information, including encounters with Harriet Tubman, Henry "Box" Brown, and William and Ellen Craft. Award-winning author-illustrator Don Tate brings to life the incredible, true story of William Still, a man who dedicated his life to recording the stories of enslaved people fleeing to freedom. Tate's powerful words and artwork are sure to inspire young readers in this first-ever picture book biography of the Father of the Underground Railroad.

Best Friend in the Whole World

Best Friend in the Whole World
Title Best Friend in the Whole World PDF eBook
Author Sandra Salsbury
Publisher Holiday House
Pages 47
Release 2021-03-02
Genre Juvenile Fiction
ISBN 1682633462

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In this sweet and moving picture book, debut author-illustrator Sandra Salsbury explores friendship, compassion, loss, and the transformative power of connection. Roland lives a quiet life filled with art, music, and tea parties for one. It's a nice life, but sometimes he feels rather lonely. And then one day, Roland finds the perfect companion. Milton may just be a pine cone, but they have so much in common. Milton also happens to enjoy drawing, listening to music, and drinking tea. And he's also alone. But there are signs in the woods suggesting that someone else might be missing their best pine cone friend. Suddenly, Roland doesn't know if he truly cured his loneliness or if he just passed it on to someone else.

Imani's Moon

Imani's Moon
Title Imani's Moon PDF eBook
Author JaNay Brown-Wood
Publisher Charlesbridge
Pages 35
Release 2014-10-14
Genre Juvenile Fiction
ISBN 1607347539

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A delightful mix of folklore and fantasy follows Little Imani as she works up the courage and confidence in herself to achieve big things. Little Imani is the smallest one in her village. The other children make fun of her and tell her she's too tiny, that she's an ant, that a meerkat might stomp her, and that she'll never amount to anything. Imani begins to believe them. At bedtime, Imani's mama tells her traditional Maasai stories about the moon goddess Olapa and Anansi the spider. They accomplished the impossible. Imani's mama tells her that she is the one who needs to believe if she wants to reach new heights. So Imani sets out to touch the moon. An unforgetable story about the power of believing in ourselves that is sure to inspire young readers to reach for their own moons.