New Releases by Eileen Spinelli

Through vibrant illustrations and age-appropriate language, this 24-page board book helps children learn that they, no matter how young, can make a difference in the world! We’re Better Together instills in kids the values of compassion, teamwork, friendship, and community, encouraging them to feel confident in their abilities and their voices. Showing that we’re better together when we play, when we make music, and when everyone pitches in, this kindness board book celebrates people coming together to solve problems, support communities, and honor differences. It’s perfect for toddlers and young children ages 2–5 who are learning about empathy and cooperation, and for sparking meaningful conversations at home or in the classroom. With durable board book pages and approachable, kid-friendly language, this book gives fun examples of teamwork with a read-aloud experience that kids will love. Designed with families and educators in mind, this book has been crafted by childhood experts to promote strong social and emotional skills and to build positive associations with reading.

With vibrant illustrations and age-appropriate language, this 26-page book offers preschoolers and kindergartners effective affirmations for difficult-to-manage-emotions so they can practice building positivity, self-care and self-confidence. I Am Kind to Myself offers a thoughtful and fun read-aloud experience that young children will love. There is no better time than preschool and kindergarten for children to learn how to be kind to themselves in challenging moments. I Am Kind to Myself is a great tool to spark conversations at home or in the classroom. Showcasing a diverse cast of children, this storybook is designed to encourage empathy and respect for children’s feelings while also teaching them how to react to difficult situations and express their emotions in a constructive way. Featuring durable cardstock pages and approachable, kid-friendly language, Highlights kindness books are crafted by childhood experts to promote strong social and emotional skills and build positive associations with reading.

Encourage kids to appreciate, respect, and preserve nature with this 5-book collection. Stories about the environment can help kids find wonder in their own backyards and beyond, while teaching them to be good stewards of the planet. This collection includes e-book editions of Miss Fox's Class Goes Green, A Garden to Save the Birds, A Voice for the Everglades, The Big Beach Cleanup, and Growing Food in the Garden.

An anonymous valentine changes the life of the unsociable Mr. Hatch, turning him into a laughing friend who helps and appreciates all his neighbors.

Through vibrant illustrations and age-appropriate language, this 26-page storybook helps children learn that they, no matter how young, can make a difference in the world. We're Better Together instills in kids the value of compassion, teamwork, friendships and community, encouraging them to feel confident in their abilities and their voices. Showing that we're better together when we play, when we make music and when everyone pitches in, this beautifully illustrated kindness book celebrates people coming together to solve problems, support communities and honor differences. It's perfect for toddlers and young children ages 2-5 who are learning about empathy and cooperation, and for sparking meaningful conversations at home or in the classroom. With durable cardstock pages and approachable, kid-friendly language, We’re Better Together book gives fun examples of teamwork with a read-aloud experience that kids will love. Designed with families and educators in mind, this book is crafted by childhood experts to promote strong social and emotional skills and build positive associations with reading. National Parenting Seal of Approval Winner, Mom's Choice Award, Gold

A child describes all she did during the day and claims she isn''t tired. But she quickly falls asleep.

Our lives are full of everyday blessings to appreciate.

Cozy up with your little one and count the many blessings of the day! From award-winning author Eileen Spinelli, follow along as a family of bunnies share the idea of thankfulness as an everyday event, count to ten with their child, and celebrate the four seasons. Counting Blessings follows a young bunny as he counts his blessings through his day, as well as explores all the blessings awaiting him throughout the rest of the year. As you child counts along from 1 to 10, they will learn to be thankful for the simple, everyday things—like family, warm clothes, and favorite toys—as well as the things that make the day extra-special, like ten good night kisses. With rhymes that make counting fun to remember and illustrations with elements your child can find and count along with, this delightful padded board book captures the attention of young children, filling their minds with numbers and their hearts with happiness. Counting Blessings: is perfect for children ages 0 to 4 year old makes counting fun and relatable for kids helps your child look for and count the blessings in their own life contains elements about the four seasons is the perfect size for lap reading, and sturdy enough for little hands has soft, rounded corners to ensure even the youngest child can enjoy the story makes a great gift for Christmas and holidays, birthdays and baptisms, or everyday celebrations

This warm-hearted musical tells the story of an imaginative little girl named Wanda and her unexpected bond with a fuzzy, purple monster as she learns acceptance and friendship. Based on the award-winning children''s book by Eileen Spinelli, Wanda''s Monster features music and lyrics by singer, songwriter, and superstar children''s recording artist Laurie Berkner, including fan favorites "Monster Boogie" and "Wanda, Whatcha Wanna Do?," and a book by Barbara Zinn Krieger.

Spanning the four seasons, these poems, full of fanciful wordplay and playful images, capture the icy splendor of the Arctic's environment and its inhabitants.

Veggies are sprouting down on the farm! See how our food goes from field to truck to town to table. [from back cover].

2013 Best Children's Books of the Year, Bank Street College It's Christmas Eve, and a family of ten mice shivers in the snow. One by one, each mouse finds a place to stay warm, only to discover that they'd rather huddle together on this holiday night. With gently rhyming text and charming illustrations, this picture book is a wonderful readaloud at Christmastime.

Boy, Can He Dance! is Eileen Spinelli''s story of a young boys dream—and his disapproving father. Tony loves to dance, and he dances everywhere, but Tony''s father, the famous chef at the renowned City Hotel, is determined to raise Tony to be a chef.

God made Whale and gave him a home in the blue-deep waters of the sea, a family with whom he could play and splash, and a joyful song to sing. And then one day, when a wild storm raged above, God gave Whale a job to do. Whale"s faithful spirit fills the pages of this vibrant story and gives a new twist to the classic, well-loved biblical tale. Eileen Spinelli"s charming retelling of this familiar story will delight readers of all ages, as will Giuliano Ferri"s rich and vivid illustrations.

Two families--one that is perfect and one that is far from it--celebrate Christmas in their own loving ways.

A Chicago Public Library 2012 Fit to Read: Books to Inspire Health Living 2012-2013 Keystone to Reading Elementary Award Master List (Pennsylvania) Miss Fox's students are too tired and cranky to get through the day! It's up to Miss Fox and her new wellness regimen to help them eat better, exercise, and get more sleep! Kids will learn ways to stay healthy and bring fitness into their everyday lives.

As a young mouse eagerly looks forward to everything that autumn will bring friends at school, fallen leaves to play in, pumpkins to carve his mother gently encourages him to join in all the summery joys that surround him right now dancing fireflies, sunny beaches, peaches fresh from the orchard. In this delightful tale, a follow-up to her book Now It Is Winter, Eileen Spinelli reminds readers of all ages that they can be content in the moment and find happiness wherever they are. Children are sure to love Mary Newell DePalma''s soft and whimsical paintings of mice celebrating summer.

Feisty cats. Quiet cats. Curious cats, and striped cats. Cats of all shapes and sizes cavort across the pages of this bright and entertaining book, bringing to life such varied well historical figures as Henry Matisse, Cleopatra, Charles Lindberg, and Queen Victoria. Young readers will be delighted by the colorful, energetic paintings of Geraldo Valerio and the whimsical, rhyming text from best-selling author Eileen Spinelli, supplemented by historical notes at the end of the book. Do You Have a Cat offers an amusing introduction to figures both renowned and less well known and their famous felines!

Miss Fox's class wants to go to Roller Coaster Planet—but they have to earn their way to the park. When their fund-raising attempts go awry, the class discovers their earnings are going down, not up! This fun picture book introduces kids to budgeting.

Every year a rented pink cottage full of family, swapping stories, and riding waves mean Summerhouse Time for Sophie. Best of all is sharing a room with her favorite cousin and laughing and trading secrets like two happy peas in a cousin pod. Sophie can't wait! But when she asks the now-a-teenager Colleen if she's looking forward to their time together, Colleen just says "I guess so." What? It's the best time of the year, the time they both love. In just a little bit, they will all be together in the cottage on the beach. Will this year be just as wonderful, just like always? Accompanied by charming black-and-white illustrations, classic growingup experiences radiate throughout the pages of this sunny, anytime story.

A playful goose entertains her barnyard friends

The best story is one that comes from the heart. The library is having a contest for the best story, and the quirky narrator of this book just has to win that rollercoaster ride with her favorite author! But what makes a story the best? Her brother Tim says the best stories have lots of action. Her father thinks the best stories are the funniest. And Aunt Jane tells her that the best stories have to make people cry. A story that does all these things doesn't seem quite right, though, and the one thing the whole family can agree on is that the best story has to be your own. Anne Wilsdorf's hilarious illustrations perfectly capture this colorful family and their outrageous stories in Eileen Spinelli's heartfelt tale about creativity and finding your own voice.

The mercury is climbing in Lumberville, and the folks are doing everything they can to keep cool. Officer McGinnis spends the day in a cold bath, Lottie Mims does her housework in her bathing suit, and Abigail and Ralphie Blue sell ice cubes. When the temperature refuses to relent, the entire community seeks solace by the river--where everyone dreams of cool relief. A cast of quirky characters and lots of playful details from two celebrated picture-book talents make this heat wave look like fun!

Diana loves where she lives. She loves the astronomy charts on her walls and the fact that she can wave to her best friend, Rose, from her very own window. And best of all, a wren has recently made its home right by her front door! When her family is forced to move, Diana wonders if she?ll ever find that same grounded and happy feeling again. This gentle and ultimately redeeming story in poems is about those secure and fulfilling friendships that happen naturally and easily when you live right next door, and the struggles of losing the comfort of a familiar place. Matt Phelan's warm and expressive illustrations perfectly complement Eileen Spinelli's tenderhearted and unique tale that reminds us that sometimes a little uprooting and change is necessary for growth.

On this busy little farm, day begins with a loud crow at sunup, and then there are flapjacks to be flipped, cows to be milked, piggies to feed . . . and in the blink of an eye, it's nighttime. This joyful rhyming celebration of everyday life is just right for bedtime.

A young girl contrasts the exciting things she might someday do, like digging for dinosaur bones and swimming with dolphins, with her present-day activities of finding loose change in the sofa cushions and feeding her goldfish.

An original collection of poems about tea and tea-time, including recipes and tips.

A collection of poems that appeals to the imagination of young children. Bright watercolor drawings accompany each poem.

An angel spends her day watching over and taking care of the animals and people who are visiting or live in a busy city.

Sophie is an artist who wants to spin beautiful creations all day long and, someday, a masterpiece. As a spider, though, Sophie has a hard time finding a welcoming place in which she can be free to live and spin. She's shooed and shuffled all over Beekman's Boardinghouse until one day she finally finds the warm, comfortable, safe home for which she always yearned -- and the inspiration for the masterpiece of her lifetime.