A celebration of the sights, sounds, and smells of the season, this prebound edition is perfect for young readers. In a starred review, Kirkus Reviews calls Winter Is Here ''A polished, playful story.''

The magic and wonder of winter’s first snowfall is perfectly captured in Ezra Jack Keat’s Caldecott Medal-winning picture book. Young readers can enjoy this celebrated classic as a full-sized board book, perfect for read-alouds of all kinds and a great gift for the holiday season. In 1962, a little boy named Peter put on his snowsuit and stepped out of his house and into the hearts of millions of readers. Universal in its appeal, this story beautifully depicts a child's wonder at a new world, and the hope of capturing and keeping that wonder forever. This big, sturdy edition will bring even more young readers to the story of Peter and his adventures in the snow. Ezra Jack Keats was also the creator of such classics as Goggles, A Letter to Amy, Pet Show!, Peter’s Chair, and A Whistle for Willie. (This book is also available in Spanish, as Un dia de nieve.) Praise for The Snowy Day: “Keats made Peter’s world so inviting that it beckons us. Perhaps the busyness of daily life in the 21st century makes us appreciate Peter even more—a kid who has the luxury of a whole day to just be outside, surrounded by snow that’s begging to be enjoyed.” —The Atlantic "Ezra Jack Keats's classic The Snowy Day, winner of the 1963 Caldecott Medal, pays homage to the wonder and pure pleasure a child experiences when the world is blanketed in snow."—Publisher's Weekly

A winter wonderland excursion that leads to many discoveries in the snow.

Taking a thematic approach to learning that employs seeing, hearing, reading, and writing, these books outline three four-week, cross-curricular units that develop the competencies children need to become fluent, independent readers and writers. While each unit focuses primarily on language--phonic skills, structural analysis, punctuation, capitalization, poetry, and comprehension--they also include math, science, social studies, music, art, and even mini-lessons in French for cross-cultural appreciation. Understanding that student ability levels in younger grades can vary widely, lesson plans are keyed to three types of learners: emerging, typical, and advanced. The series includes three titles that cover fall, spring, and winter, and each can be used independently or together throughout the school year.

Taking a thematic approach to learning that employs seeing, hearing, reading, and writing, these books outline three four-week, cross-curricular units that develop the competencies children need to become fluent, independent readers and writers. While each unit focuses primarily on language--phonic skills, structural analysis, punctuation, capitalization, poetry, and comprehension--they also include math, science, social studies, music, art, and even mini-lessons in French for cross-cultural appreciation. Understanding that student ability levels in younger grades can vary widely, lesson plans are keyed to three types of learners: emerging, typical, and advanced. The series includes three titles that cover fall, spring, and winter, and the books can be used independently or together throughout the school year.

Every year Tortoise sleeps through winter. He assumes he isn't missing much. However, his friends are determined to prove otherwise! Will Tortoise sleep through another winter, or will his friends convince him to stay awake and experience the frosty fun of winter? Best-selling author Katy Hudson's charming picture book will have everyone excited for winter.

Cleo and her puppy friend Caspar are delighted to discover strange white flakes that are falling from the sky. Artist Caroline Mockford's bright illustrations recapture that amazing moment when a child first sets eyes on a world transformed by snow. AGES: 1-4 AUTHOR: Stella Blackstone wrote her first story when she was seven years old and has gone on writing ever since. In addition to the Bear series, Stella has written many titles for Barefoot Books, including One Moose, Twenty Mice and Walking through the Jungle. Stella lives in North Somerset, England, UK. Caroline Mockford is a mother of two children. She has a degree in fine art and has taught art to very young children, which has given her valuable insight into how children explore and learn through books. She works mainly in acrylics to achieve her trademark strong and bold colors. She lives with her family in Hawkesbury-Upton, England. SELLING POINTS: * Literacy Market: Simple vocabulary and rhyming text promote early reading. * Seasonal: Cleo's wintery adventures merchandise beautifully for the holiday season and into frosty January and February. * Cleo Series: The books in this series, featuring bright, engaging illustrations by artist Caroline Mockford, are prefect for reading as a set but can also stand alone. Colour throughout