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Kaleidoscope of Hope: How Butterfly Life Cycles Reflect Our World
. May 2026. 40p. Tr $19.99. ISBN 9780063144101. K-Gr 4 COPY ISBN K-Gr 4–Butterflies and the butterfly life cycles are the big idea of this stunningly illustrated picture book. Paul uses the idea of kaleidoscopes to help readers understand the depth and breadth of the variety of butterflies as well as their importance to life on earth.
UNDER ONE ROOF | Kirkus Reviews
A gentle, reassuring bedtime book that encourages readers to feel solace in the stars above and the love that is all around. Families in different circumstances and varied locales welcome bedtime under the same nighttime sky. On one page, a family enjoys milk and cookies together, while on another, a different child snuggles up as Grandma reads a story. Elsewhere, others are missing loved ones, like a sister away serving in the military or a caregiver working the late shift.
age 4+ Uplifting message of individual empowerment and joy. Parents need to know that Miranda Paul's colorful, engaging picture book Speak Up is full of positive, empowering messages for readers of all ages. The diversity of families splashed across the pages means children can see themselves in these everyday situations and the ways they can make their voices heard even when doing so seems hard.
How to Count a Year
by Miranda Paul & Julien Chung Review posted May 23, 2025. Beach Lane Books, 2023. 44 pages. Review written October 26, 2023, from a library book. Starred Review 365 is a wonderful kid-friendly picture book about different units of time and how many of them make up a year. It's bright and colorful and gives examples that will make kids laugh. The start is basic: It takes the Earth 365 days to spin around the sun.
Why Don’t Cars Run on Apple Juice?
Things That Go! (Spring 2025) While the most common modes of transportation tend to be cars, planes, and trains, there are so many other interesting ways to travel! Be it hot air balloon, spaceship, submarine, bicycle, or dog sled, these titles from our Spring Showcase all feature information about—or stories taking place on—the many methods we use to get from here to there and everywhere.
Hesson: Children's books for the new year 2024 Original
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Books for Kids: Counting through a year, and caring for the world Original
American author Miranda Paul and Montreal illustrator Julien Chung bring the calendar to life, while Neil Gaiman shares a poem of warmth. Author of the article: • Special to Montreal Gazette • • Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through our links on this page.
Books for Kids: Counting through a year, and caring for the world
American author Miranda Paul and Montreal illustrator Julien Chung bring the calendar to life, while Neil Gaiman shares a poem of warmth. Author of the article: • Special to Montreal Gazette • • Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page.
Children's Literature and the Exploration of Environmental Challenges
Dr Anna Donnelly, Associate Professor, Centre for Teacher Education There has been a proliferation of children’s literature which explores environmental themes in recent years, as well as a tangible perceived urgency to tackling climate change. As a lecturer passionate about children’s literature and reading, I wanted to better understand how children might experience this literature in an average sized Coventry school. Reading happens in a context that is constructed by the reader (Cremin. T.
Books for Budding Activists
These five books inspire kids to be kind and use their voices for justice. Photo by Mélodie Descoubes via Unsplash I am in awe of young children, first as an educator and now as a mother of two young kiddos. I wish we were more like these thoughtful, empathetic, loving little humans.
Water Play Picture Books
Good to Know Educate and excite your kids about the properties and playfulness of water with these reads. Lydia Rueger • Colorado Parent June 2021 Summer vacation is here, and that often means water, water everywhere! From pool day fun to ocean vacations to rainy afternoons, celebrate the wonder of water with these stories.
Peace
Peace is on purpose. Peace is a choice. Peace lets the smallest of us have a voice. From a hello and pronouncing your friend’s name correctly to giving more than you take and saying I’m sorry, this simple concept book explores definitions of peace and actions small and big that foster it.
The best environmental books for kids
Looking for some reading to inspire, inform and engage young environmental champions? Look no further! We’ve selected some of our favourite books for children and young people on a range of subjects from climate change to conservation and everything in between. Jane Goodall: an extraordinary life Get involved in the Roots & Shoots Twinning Programme Diary of a Young Naturalist by Dara McAnulty, published by Penguin This multi-award winning book is a must-read for all budding naturalists.
2020 First Book Title Raves
Check out the 15 titles below, all of which were published in 2020 and earned accolades from our network of 500,000 educators who serve children in need. 2020 First Book Title Raves Our 2020 Title Raves list was curated based on five-star educator reviews on the First Book Marketplace that cite the greatest impact on children in need – those that encourage a love of reading, represent the lives and experiences of all students, and encourage empathy and inclusivity.
Beyond | Miranda Paul, illus. by Sija Hong | 9781541577565 | NetGalley
Talking about this book? Be sure to tag it using #Beyond #NetGalley Description Journey far beyond our solar system and explore the marvels of interstellar space. A wonder-filled poem and spectacular illustrations bring readers across the observable universe to encounter dwarf planets, black holes, brand-new stars, and other incredible phenomena. Award-winning author Miranda Paul and illustrator Sija Hong present a fresh and fascinating journey to the outer reaches of outer space.
ON THE BOOKSHELF: Summer reading starts now (kids)
ON THE BOOKSHELF: Summer reading starts now (kids) Jun 25, 2020 Kaitlin Lembo Parent Pages, Parenting Columns “How to Read to a Grandma or Grandpa” By Jean Reagan; Illustrated by Lee Wildish Kids can show their grandparents how to choose a great book, find the perfect spot to read together, and use their best reading-out-loud voices. Even after the book is done, there are lots of activities to do together.
Awesome Author Visits
For these authors, visits to school libraries are all about the interaction with students. Westwood Elementary School students with author Miranda Paul and Isatou Ceesay, the subject of her book (back right and left). Photo courtesy of Jennifer Zurawski Inspiring, life-changing, thrilling, hilarious, emotional. In some combination, those are the types of experiences all school librarians aim for when they host an author at their school. Increasingly, they also want interaction.
Thanku: Poems of Gratitude
Thanku (Library Binding) Poems of Gratitude By Miranda Paul, Marlena Myles (Illustrator) Millbrook Press (Tm), 9781541523630, 40pp. Publication Date: September 3, 2019 List Price: 19.99* * Individual store prices may vary.
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