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New Releases by Laura Purdie Salas

Laura Purdie Salas is the author of We Belong (2024), Line Leads the Way (2024), Finding Family (2023), A Leaf Can Be . . . (2022), Water Can Be . . . (2022).

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We Belong

release date: Jan 01, 2024
We Belong
Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! We all belong! You and I, we're alike, / but we're different too. / That's not good. / That's not bad. / It's just what is true. Explore and celebrate who you are and who others are too! Rhyming verse by Laura Purdie Salas invites others to notice the diversity of our world and affirm that we all belong, just as we are. Bright illustrations by Carlos Vélez Aquilera feature a diverse group of children, playing and learning in an urban setting.

Line Leads the Way

release date: Jan 01, 2024
Line Leads the Way
Various shapes vie for an important job at the library, but imperfect Line ultimately proves that being perfectly imperfect is the ideal qualification.

Finding Family

release date: Mar 07, 2023
Finding Family
Discover the true story of an orphaned mallard duckling being raised by a pair of loons. On a lake in northern Wisconsin in 2019, loon researchers were surprised to discover a mother and father loon caring for a mallard duckling. Normally loons and mallards live very different lives and do not get along. Follow along as the duckling grows and displays a mix of both loon behaviors and mallard behaviors. Intriguing verse and striking illustrations combine in this heartwarming tale of unexpected animal cooperation.

A Leaf Can Be . . .

release date: Aug 01, 2022
A Leaf Can Be . . .
Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! A leaf is a leaf, a bit of a tree. But just try to guess what else it can be! A leaf can be a...shade spiller, mouth filler, tree topper, rain stopper. Find out about the many roles leaves play in this poetic exploration of leaves throughout the year. Laura Purdie Salas's lyrical, rhyming text and Violeta Dabija's glowing illustrations make simple yet profound observations about seemingly ordinary objects and encourage readers to suggest "what else it can be!" Using metaphors for a leaf (tree topper / rain stopper), a rock (hopscotch marker / fire sparker), and water (thirst quencher / kid drencher), these insightful picture books creatively highlight a variety of roles and relationships in nature.

Water Can Be . . .

release date: Aug 01, 2022
Water Can Be . . .
Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! Water is water, puddle, pond, sea. But now can you guess what else it can be? Water can be a . . .thirst quencher, kid drencher, cloud fluffer, fire snuffer. Find out about the many roles water plays in this poetic exploration of water throughout the year. Laura Purdie Salas's lyrical, rhyming text and Violeta Dabija's glowing illustrations make simple yet profound observations about seemingly ordinary objects and encourage readers to suggest "what else it can be!" Using metaphors for a leaf (tree topper / rain stopper), a rock (hopscotch marker / fire sparker), and water (thirst quencher / kid drencher), these insightful picture books creatively highlight a variety of roles and relationships in nature.

If You Want to Knit Some Mittens

release date: Oct 26, 2021
If You Want to Knit Some Mittens
In this humorous picture book, a girl's desire to knit mittens leads to something even better: the warmth of friendship. How do you knit a pair of mittens? The first step is to get a sheep of course! In this playful story, a girl follows 18 steps to knit mittens--from bringing home a sheep to carding, spinning, and dyeing the wool to knitting the mittens. But along the way, her mischievous sheep creates chaos and wins her heart. By wintertime, the girl has sunny-yellow mittens, the sheep has a sunny-yellow hat, and together they're ready for adventure. This tale of patience, creativity, and friendship is knitted from skeins of humor and love.

Clover Kitty Goes to Kittygarten

release date: Aug 01, 2020
Clover Kitty Goes to Kittygarten
Clover Kitty does NOT want to go to kittygarten! Although she might like a friend to play with, kittygarten feels overwhelming for a sensory-sensitive kitty like Clover. And when she arrives, it is exactly as she fears: her classroom is too loud, the lights are too bright, and everyone comes too close. So Clover throws a fit...and decides to quit kittygarten. But when a classmate comes to check on her, she begins to reconsider. Maybe it''s time for Clover to give kittygarten another chance....

Snack, Snooze, Skedaddle

release date: Sep 03, 2019
Snack, Snooze, Skedaddle
There is more than one way for animals to prepare for winter. Some, such as mice, foxes, and moose, simply tolerate the cold. Of course black bears hibernate, but chipmunks, wood frogs, and garter snakes do too. And then there are the creatures that migrate, including hummingbirds, blue whales, and even earthworms! This rhyming nonfiction picture book by Laura Purdie Salas tells you all about how animals survive chilly weather.

Lion of the Sky

release date: Apr 02, 2019
Lion of the Sky
you gasp as I roar, my mane exploding, sizzling— lion of the sky! Haiku meet riddles in this wonderful collection from Laura Purdie Salas. The poems celebrate the seasons and describe everything from an earthworm to a baseball to an apple to snow angels, alongside full-color illustrations.

Snowman - Cold = Puddle

release date: Feb 05, 2019
Snowman - Cold = Puddle
Poetry + Math + Science = A new way of looking at spring Math meets metaphor in this eye-opening exploration of spring. Each clever equation is a tiny, perfect poem that prompts readers to look at the ordinary and see the miraculous. Can you look at an egg in a nest and see a jewelry box? How are sunlight and heat like an alarm clock? Engaging sidebars reveal the science behind the signs of spring.

How to Make a Rainbow

release date: Jan 01, 2018
How to Make a Rainbow
Let's make a rainbow! The sky is our laboratory. We can use the colors all around us! Where can you find red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet?

Catch Your Breath

release date: Oct 08, 2015
Catch Your Breath
Inform and engage young writers with this contemporary, creative breakdown of poetry essentials. Clear, concise text introduces and defines key skills while fun and inspiring writing prompts launch new skills into practice, while author bios and mentor texts provide creative blueprints for budding writers.

A Rock Can Be . . .

release date: Mar 01, 2015
A Rock Can Be . . .
Rocks may seem like boring objects--until you discover that rocks can spark a fire and glow in the dark. Through rhyming text and glowing illustrations discover how rocks decorate and strengthen the world around them.

Wacky, Wild, and Wonderful

release date: Jan 14, 2015
Wacky, Wild, and Wonderful
“What does this poem mean?” “How should I read it?” “How do we talk about it?” “What do I DO with it?” “What''s the best way to assess it?” “How do I meet standards?” “When can I possibly fit it into my already over-packed day?” Have you ever asked these questions about poetry? The 30 Painless Classroom Poems series makes it easy for you, the elementary school teacher, media specialist, or reading specialist, to share poetry with your students. Whether you already love poetry or you fear or even actively dislike it, these books are for you. The poems, Notes from the Poet, extension activities written by experienced classroom teachers, and tips for using poetry in your classroom will have you sharing poems in no time. In Wacky, Wild, and Wonderful: 50 State Poems, award-winning poet Laura Purdie Salas (author ofBookSpeak!, Water Can Be…, and more) offers up a poem for every state, covering a wide variety of poetic forms, moods, and topics. Extension activities by teacher Catherine Flynn share ideas for spring-boarding from these poems into deeper learning across many content areas. Sample: Pennsylvania: Celebrity Weatherman Phil has no thermometers And no advanced degrees He only knows a cold front By its snapping, chapping breeze He can''t interpret radar He''s surprised by winter snows But Phil foretells the birth of spring Because his shadow knows ? Note: Every year since 1877, on February 2, a groundhog--who is always named Punxsutawney Phil--comes out of his hole in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. If he sees his shadow, tradition says, that means six more weeks of winter. If he does not see his shadow, that means winter is over. Thousands of people go to Gobbler''s Knob, a hill outside the town center, each year to see Phil''s Prognostication, and reporters around the country spread word of the results. A Note from the Poet: As high-tech as we are, we still love our traditions and superstitions. I love that every February 2nd, on Groundhog''s Day, newspapers and news shows still report on whether Phil sees his shadow or not. Up here in Minnesota, we ignore Phil''s prediction because there''s no chance winter is going to end before mid-March! See all of the 30 Painless Classroom Poems at www.30PainlessClassroomPoems.com. Disclaimer: For those of you collecting all my 30 Painless Classroom Poems books, please note that some information, such as Why Poetry Matters and Classroom Poetry Tips, is repeated from book to book. The introduction to the book, the poems, the Notes from the Poet, and the classroom activities are unique to each book.

Where Will I Stay Tonight? Homeless in America

release date: Jan 01, 2013

Colors of Weather

release date: Jan 01, 2011
Colors of Weather
"Simple text and photographs illustrate the colors of weather"--

Bookspeak!

release date: Jan 01, 2011
Bookspeak!
Presents a series of poems which pay tribute to the limitless worlds available through books, as characters plead for sequels, strut fancy jackets, and have a raucous party in the aisles after a bookstore closes for the night.

J Is for Jingle Bells

release date: Jul 01, 2010
J Is for Jingle Bells
"Introduces Christmas traditions through photographs and brief text that uses one word relating to the subject for each letter of the alphabet"--Provided by publisher.

There Goes the Water

release date: Jan 01, 2010
There Goes the Water
Sing along with new words that explain how our planets water cycle works to the tune of "Pop goes the weasel."

I'm Exploring with My Senses

release date: Jan 01, 2010
I'm Exploring with My Senses
Learn about the five senses with a song set to the tune of 'I've been working on the railroad.'

Eight Great Planets!

release date: Jan 01, 2010
Eight Great Planets!
"Sing along to the tune of "Where is Thumbkin?." Learn about the eight planets in our solar system."

C Is for Cake!

release date: Jan 01, 2010
C Is for Cake!
"Introduces birthday celebrations through photographs and brief text that uses one word relating to the subject for each letter of the alphabet"--Provided by publisher.

Many Creatures

release date: Jan 01, 2010
Many Creatures
Uses musical verses sung to the tune of "Clementine" to teach the six main categories into which animals can be grouped.

The Facts about Inhalants

release date: Jan 01, 2010
The Facts about Inhalants
"Discusses the history, effects, and dangers of inhalants as well as addiction treatment options"--Provided by publisher.

Amphibians

release date: Jul 01, 2009
Amphibians
Describes the physical characteristics, subgroups, habitats, and behavior of amphibians.

Lettuce Introduce You

release date: Jan 01, 2009
Lettuce Introduce You
What's your favorite food? Summer-sweet slices of watermelon, sky-high bologna on rye, or ooey, gooey campfire s'mores? In this delicious collection of original poetry, fun is on the menu!

Stampede!

release date: Jan 01, 2009
Stampede!
An inventive poetry collection that shows the wild side of first- and second-graders at school. These 18 funny and imaginative poems observe students in their natural habitat and reveal their unusual behavior, crazy communication, and very healthy appetites. Whether they’re in the classroom, on the playground, or in the cafeteria, school brings out the animal in all of them. And if you look carefully as you turn the pages, you may even glimpse some of the wild side in yourself!

Tundras

release date: Jan 01, 2009
Tundras
Tundras is a Capstone Press publication.

Move It! Work It!

release date: Jan 01, 2009
Move It! Work It!
Introduces the topic of simple machines through the familiar tune Kookaburra. Summary provided by publisher.

Are You Living?

release date: Jan 01, 2009
Are You Living?
Using colorful images and rhyming text, introduces the characteristics that determine what is living and what is nonliving.
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