New Releases by Amy Schwartz

An exuberant tribute to school from award-winning writer Amy Schwartz and illustrator Dasha Tolstikova. Includes a poster of all 100 things on the back of the jacket—perfect for an inspiring message on a classroom wall. From Amy Schwartz, beloved author of 100 Things That Make Me Happy, 100 Things I Love to Do with You, and 100 Things I Know How to Do, comes this celebration of all the best things about school. The rhyming text is perfect for classroom or playroom read-alouds, and charming illustrations by Dasha Tolstikova cover everything—big, small, serious, and silly—the littlest scholars look forward to in the classroom. Class pet The alphabet Stencils Pencils...

A two-week-old baby describes the many activities he enjoys, both at home and out in the busy city.

A little boy goes with his parents on an express bus to visit twins, in a taxi to visit Grandma, and in a car to see the county fair, then walks next door with his mother for a play date.

From award-winning author-illustrator Amy Schwartz comes a counting book full of sweet treats, playful moments, and lots of toddler love. Cinnamon bun, I love you ONE. Peek-a-boo, I love you TWO... This charming, rhyming picture book counts out the love between caregivers and children in small and touching moments. Come count to ten with your sweet little one!

A loving look at the ups and downs of being a preschooler in the big city from an award-winning author-illustrator. Thirteen illustrated vignettes capture the wonder and humor of everyday life for a toddler named Ayana. Ayana visits a community garden with her father, gets her face painted at a block party, and has a playdate with her best friend Harris. In these beautifully observed moments, celebrated author-illustrator Amy Schwartz shows us how a young child experiences the warmth of family, friends, and neighbors. A companion book to 13 Stories about Harris, these short, charming tales capture a young child’s view of the world with wit and honesty. With very short text supported by bright illustrations, this is an excellent storytime choice for young readers beginning to read on their own—or a great choice to share together with the ones you love. A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection Praise for 13 Stories About Harris: A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection A Bookpage Best Book of the Year A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year * "Schwartz has for decades been one of our most tuned-in, honest, and sympathetic chroniclers of childhood; here she is at her absolute best."—The Horn Book, starred review * "This book is exactly what being a toddler is all about, and Schwartz shares it with simple language, wonderful art, and an attitude of sheer delight."—School Library Journal, starred review

Pajama Thursdays is a story about the cozy times we spend at home together, and the fun we can have staying in our jammies all day. It's a story about simple pleasures-- from making yummy pancakes to silly messes to snuggling in for a nighttime cuddle. In fact, this story might inspire you to create a special tradition of your own...or maybe, you'll decide to make Pajama Thursdays a part of your week, too!

Celebrate the 40th anniversary of Amy Schwartz's classic picture book with this stunning reissue that will empower readers to never underestimate themselves! It’s been forty years since Bea and her father first swapped places—Bea trading her lunchbox for a briefcase and Mr. Jones leaving his corporate job for a spot in the kindergarten classroom. This New York Times Best Illustrated Book of the Year and Reading Rainbow featured title holds up as a beautifully matter-of-fact story showcasing hugely relevant early childhood themes of empowerment, capability, and importance. Young children today deserve this reading experience, with a five-year-old main character who is never, for a second, underestimated. With gentle updates to the design, including a larger trim size and recomposed cover, this new edition maintains the integrity of the beloved original, and can be used at home, in the classroom, or whenever children need a little inspiration.

An empowering picture book from the author of 100 Things That Make Me Happy and 100 Things I Love to Do with You Feed goats! Dig moats! Do chores! Roast s’mores! From beloved author Amy Schwartz comes this celebration of independence showcasing 100 things little ones can do on their own. A poster on the back of the book jacket features all 100 things as a collectible keepsake.

An exuberant celebration of busy babies on the move! Busy babies have so much to do, from blowing bubbles to making trouble, whether they are in buggies or in snugglies! Join a rambunctious group of little ones as they go about the day, doing all of the wonderful things babies do. This adorable picture book features bouncy, rhyming text that makes it the perfect read-aloud to share with the busy baby in your life.

Amy Schwartz, author of 100 Things That Make Me Happy, returns with 100 Things I Love to Do with You. From making faces and running races to snapping beans and wearing jeans, here is a warm picture of a collection ofthings to do with the one you love.

"Three sisters help their youngest sibling get the polka-dotted clothing that they can't find in any stores"--

Neighbors William, Annie, and Thomas are all at their houses, each waiting for something very different and special.

Can Alice’s mischievous dog Bobo and her disapproving grandmother find a way to get along? Find out in this tale that Publishers Weekly says is "just right forgrandparents and grandchildren to share." Grandma Oma is not a big fan of Alice's dog Bobo. He’s a troublemaker as far as she’s concerned. But when the big dog show rolls around, Grandma Oma might just be the only one who can teach Bobo to behave, sit, stay, and fetch to win the day.

Celebrate small joys with this delightful picture book from the author of 100 Things I Love to Do with You and 100 Things I Know How to Do Hula hoops! Double scoops! Grandpa tools! Swimming pools! From beloved author Amy Schwartz comes this endearing tribute to 100 everyday things worth celebrating. Readers young and old will get lost in the loving details of each illustration, and the warmth of the simple pleasures that surround us all. A poster on the back of the book jacket features all 100 things as a collectible keepsake.

Allissa Keane, "Central Nervous System Degeneration with Bilateral Chorea-like Muscle Spasms" ; Amy Schwartz, "Neck Pain with Radiation" ; Andrew Schlabach, "Typhoid Fever Induced Paralysis" ; Anna Helms, "Vaginal Discharge and pruritus vulva in a patient with type II Diabetes" ; Asiya Mahdiyah Shoot, "Roundworm infection with Urinary Tract Infection" ; Brad Caroll, "Massage for Chronic Back Pain Associated with Spondylosis of the Spine" ; Chanel Smythe, "Chronic Epigastric Pain" ; Danielle Lombardi, "Cervical and Lumbar Spondylosis" ; Elissa Chapman, "Rheumatoid Arthritis" ; Emma Goulart, "Ischemic Cerebrovascular Accident" ; Felicity Woebkenberg, "Chronic Abdominal Pain" ; Haley Merritt, "Hemiplegic Stroke Sequelae with Aphasia" ; Hanna DeFuria, "Primary Hypertension" ; Jasmin Jones, "Bilateral Leg Weakness and Paralysis" ; Jeanne Mare Werle, "Stroke Sequela" ; Jennifer Rankin, "Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease with Osteoarthritis" ; Jennifer Walker, "Facial Paralysis (Bell's Palsy)" ; Jessica Maynard, "Parkinson's Disease" ; Joey Chan, "Facial Paralysis (Bell's Palsy)" ; Joy Earl, "Hemmorhagic Stroke Sequela" ; Kelli Jo Scott, "Low Back Pain with Urinary Difficulties" ; Kimberly Shotz, "Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis" ; Lindsey Thompson, "Ankylosing Spondylitis" ; Liz Kerr, "Depression with Emotional Stress and Dream Disturbed Sleep" ; Marlena Pecora, "Acute Cholecystitis" ; Natalie Gregersen, "Outer Ear Infection" ; Patty McDuffey, "Ulcerative Colitis" ; Phonexay Simon, "Acute Neck Pain with Psoriasis" ; Sarah Martin, "Lumbar Stenosis due to Osteoarthritis" ; Sarah Richards, "Low Back Pain with Radiation" ; Seven Crow, "Ganglion Cyst" ; Stacey Kett, "Chronic Headache (Typhoid Fever Sequela)" ; Stephanie Grant, "Hemiplegia (Stroke Sequela) with Acute Lung Consolidation" ; Tara Gregory, "Palliative Care of Parkinson's Disease" ; Terry Atchley, "Chronic Vomiting."

Meditation given by Amy Schwartz, Academy history dept.

Five short stories about the lives of two unusual friends: Tiny, an elephant with a fear of ice skating and a newfound love of knitting, and Hercules, a mouse with a heart of gold and a desire to learn to paint.

A two DVD set on the properties and processes of glassworking. This independent study was designed to be an easy visual reference on glassworking for a general museum audience (i.e., third grade students up to adults, as well as for educators). The first DVD contains 37 segements on glassworking processes, and the second has six on properties. Segments range from 30 seconds to three and half minutes in length.

On her way to the market, Jenna encounters an elephant, a robin, a fly, and a goldfish who discover some of the things that make little girls different from each of them.

A sock monkey named Oscar saves the day for his little girl at the school pet show.

Tired of kindergarten, Bea Jones trades "jobs" with her father, who works in an office.

Sara gets stuck when she must paint a picture for the second grade art show, until she discovers the best place to begin.

A young boy shares all of the things he learned and how he changed in second grade, what he still wonders about, and what he hopes to accomplish when he is in third grade.

Rudi Gritsch, the Austrian kiln forming artist and instructor, takes viewers through many of his processes involving the kiln. We follow Mr. Gritsch as he takes his work from the initial phases of design through the detailed setups, firings and finishing processes to completed works of art.

This DVD focuses on glass artists from Japan who use the pate de verre technique to form glass sculptures that express a love of nature. Kimiake Higuchi demonstrates the making of a cabbage leaf, while her husband, Shin-ichi, produces a mosaic piece. Although they have no formal training in glassworking, the Higuchis have become highly respected teachers and artists.