After helping Grandpa in the garden, Sarah and her grandparents enjoy a lunch made from home-grown vegetables.

A presentation of a collection of poems, coupled with artistic photographs, produced by a brilliant Zanzibar-born artist, photographer, author and theatrical producer, Issak Esmail Issak. What started as individual Friday greetings to close friends and family, later became a treasure trove that had to be shared widely—hence this selected collection. Each photograph is a subtle, yet very eloquent, portrayal of the intricate cosmopolitan life in Zanzibar. Although each individual photograph already speaks volumes, the poem, alongside each, serves as a colorful embellishment. It is hoped that the reader will take the time to scrutinize each entry to try to read, understand and savor the creative genius of the author; for there is little doubt that this man of many talents is an indefatigable creator of not only admirable photographs and author of beautiful poetry, but also a brilliant producer of theatrical plays. Worth mentioning here are two other projects on which he is currently working. One is a book detailing the histories of Kutch and Zanzibar, and the Kumbhaar (or the potter-community) immigration to rural Zanzibar; and the other is the production of plays for the ‘FaAna’ Theatre. Not only does he produce the plays, he selects and trains the young Zanzibari actors, and even directs the film productions himself.

This beautifully told story follows Billy from early spring to late summer as he helps his grandpa on his vegetable patch. They dig the hard ground, sow rows of seeds, and keep them watered and safe from slugs. When harvest time arrives they can pick all the vegetables and fruit they have grown. Children will be drawn in by the poetry of the language and the warm illustrations, while also catching the excitement of watching things grow! Includes educational endnotes on gardening throughout the year.

After helping Grandpa in the garden, Sarah and her grandparents enjoy a lunch made from home-grown vegetables.

This book highlights more than 40 children's books that feature food and combines them with easy-to-follow recipes and activities.

Pretending is learning in this innovative curriculum for young children. Students play school, house, bakery, pet store, museum, and more - all the while reinforcing and expanding their knowledge of the real world. They also practice literacy-related behaviors and develop interpersonal-communication skills. Teachers may choose from 24 fully developed ideas for dramatic play centers, complete with directions, materials needed, reproducible handouts, activities to perform, and lists of picture books. Grades K-1. Illustrated. Good Year Books. 104 pages.