New Releases by Anna Grossnickle Hines

A collection of 194 original poems exploring the sacredness of nature, sense of mystery, search for purpose, essence of being love, power of connecting for change, and the spiritual practice of poetry in community. The poet, Anna Grossnickle Hines, is the author and illustrator of numerous children''s books, including three volumes of poetry beautifully illustrated with her own quilts, one of which won the Lee Bennett Hopkins Award for Children''s Poetry in 2002.

“I have a gigantic head with long pointy teeth, and a great loud roar. I’m a huge ferocious hunter. I am . . . a Tyrannosaurus.” A little boy pretends to be different dinosaurs–and even a baby dinosaur just hatching from his shell–until his mother joins him with a snack and plays the role of mother dinosaur. _________________________________ In spare words and vibrant illustrations, a young child mimics the actions of several different dinosaurs as he imagines he is one of them. After each spread showing the boy pretending, readers turn the page to find each dinosaur the boy imagines. Anna Grossnickle Hines''s ability to showcase a child''s perspective makes I Am a Tyrannosaurus perfect for toddlers who love dinosaurs.

This work encourages imaginative and independent play inspiring toddlers not only to love trucks, but to become them, too. A young boy imagines himself to be different types of trucks as he plays in the sand.

An eye-catching twist on a classic nursery rhyme

Albert and his grandma have a special long-distance relationship, but when she comes to visit, it takes him a little while to overcome his shyness.

Sam''s older brother Mike keeps fooling him, but Sam thinks of a way to turn the tables.

Young readers can play along with a little mouse who puts herself into everyone else''s shoes in this interactive pop-up book that includes five gatefolds. Full-color illustrations.

The sunshine provides opportunities to feel its glow, make a shadow, and spray a rainbow.

The rain provides opportunities to feel it fall, hear it patter, and mix a mud pie.

The independent little girl in this snug story loves her brand new big bed but . . . What if I fall out? What if I get lonely? What if I get lost? What if I get scared? Just right for young children making the transition from crib to bed, and featuring Mary Watson''s comforting and realistic paintings, My Own Big Bed celebrates self-reliance, eases fears, and -- with a tuck and a kiss from Mommy and Daddy -- promises a safe and cozy night''s sleep.

Beth still remembers the daddy who went away, although her younger sibling does not, but both of them accept Gary and call him Papa.

Joe is the last one in his class to line up for a walk to the park, and he lags behind all the others, but he sees a lot more than they do.

Eight-year-old Sophie reluctantly joins the new club formed by Charlotte, the class bully, and finds herself being hurt when her best friend is manipulated into telling Sophie''s darkest secret.

The author captures the familiar situation of a child who doesn''t want to be left by a parent. Jamie tries to delay his parents'' departure for an evening out, asking Mama lots of questions. All his tactics meet with Mama''s patient and loving reassurance, warmly and perceptively conveyed in this simple story and colorful illustrations.

Donnie and Gramma, who is in a wheelchair, take an imagined walk to the seashore and smell the salty breeze, walk barefoot on the warm sand, observe animals, and build a sand castle.

A child and his dog climb under the covers with Mommy and Daddy when the thunder begins to boom outside.

Molly is making a dandelion wish when she decides that the moon will make a wish with her, and as a result the wishes of all her family members come true.

While big sister Carla is at school, Jackie plays school, prepares a surprise for Carla, and eagerly awaits her return.

Sudden rain almost spoils a wonderful picnic that Buddy and his mother have prepared.

Trying to get Mama to fix a broken doll takes a lot of persistence from Sarah.

Unenthusiastic about babysitting their brother Joshua, Abby and Penny play a trick on him, but they are dismayed when the trick backfires.

While hoping that her divorced father will come from California to help celebrate her tenth birthday with her mother and brother, Cassie reluctantly agrees to boy-crazy Stacy''s suggestion to have an additional party that includes boys and dancing.

A father and daughter share a special time when they go out on a clear night to watch the stars.

A boy tells his baby sister all the things he will show her as she grows, from snow and bouncing high to making faces and blowing out candles.

Spending the night at Grandma''s house, Lassen and her cousins have fun but discover that there are limits to Grandma''s patience.