New Releases by April Jones Prince

In This Library is a rhythmic, joyful ode to libraries, the places we feel the most empowered, creative, and safe—perfect for fans of School''s First Day of School and All the Books. Libraries are magic—they’re dynamic spaces of discovery that help us explore how the world works. Libraries are welcoming—they open their doors, books, and programs to every human being. Libraries are inspiring—they shower us with opportunities, from language learning to 3D printing to movies and magic shows. And most importantly, libraries are home—they bond people and their communities through sharing, support, and lifelong learning. This rhythmic, joyful tale celebrates the place we feel the most empowered, creative, and safe—the library! Paired with warm, lively art by Kelly Wu, In This Library is a lyrical "thank you" to the libraries that provide us with a place of belonging and endless imagination.

Two rhyming books in one that inspire and encourage children who are learning to read and write. You are a Reader! / You are a Writer! is a book made to be read twice, once from the front and once from the back. Read one way, children will see all the joys that reading can bring--flip it over and they''ll be inspired by the imaginative possibilities of writing! With a jaunty rhyme that’s great for reading aloud and a diverse cast of characters at various stages of reading and writing, there is something for everyone here. Learning to read? Scan, sound, simmer, think. You can guzzle words and ink. You might stumble, you might sigh. But readers practice, grow, and fly! Learning to write? Wake, watch, wonder, plot. You can weave with words and thoughts. Still staring at an empty page? Every writer knows that stage. Ask "What if?" Change your view. Try a pen--or stick--that''s new. But writers read and draft, and fly! Throughout the book are suggestions for where to find inspiration for reading and writing and different ways to move on if you are discouraged. Christine Davenier''s energetic illustrations add to the fun in this true celebration of what it means to be a reader and a writer, no matter how accomplished you are or aren''t. Praise for Snowy Race "A girl gets to ride on her dad''s giant snowplow in this delightful rhyming tale. They race through the heavy snow, but it''s not clear where they''re going until they arrive at the train station. . . Prince''s (What Do Wheels Do All Day?) text is intriguingly spare, letting Davenier''s (The First Thing My Mama Told Me) softly exuberant wintertime scenes shine." --The New York Times Rhyming, minimal text coupled with fetching illustrations by Davenier expertly convey the exhilarating drama of entering into a snowstorm as well as the comfy feelings of being in a warm house while the weather is frightful. --School Library Journal A winning, winter race. --Kirkus Reviews

Cozy up with this wintry journey! A girl and her father race their plow through a snowstorm. Will they make it to the train station in time? And who''s waiting for them? This timeless seasonal classic captures the thrill of snow and the warmth of family. In the midst of a whirling snowfall, a girl and her father pile into their big red snow plow. Through slippery streets, up winding hills, they race-- clearing the snow and heading for the train station to meet a very special traveler. Accomplished author April Jones Prince''s beautiful rhyming text is just right for one or two readers. Featuring expressive paintings by the beloved illustrator of the New York Times best selling series The Very Fairy Princess, Christine Davenier, Snowy Race is a perfect rhyming read-aloud. Curl up with this sweet journey all winter long!

Learn about all of the trucks on the road -- from carriers, helpers, and builders, to movers, farmers, and rescuers -- in this oversized board book with 101 different vehicles for kids to name and count With bite-size information that''s perfect for this young age, an interactive refrain, and a giant maze-like image at the end of all the trucks sharing the same road, the next book in this young nonfiction series is sure to be a hit

Dinosaur names and pronunciation guide.

Al completarse el puente de Brooklyn, P.T. Barnum y sus ventiun elefantes pasan sobre el puente, para probarle a todos que el puente es seguro.

A fun and clever picture book retelling of Goldilocks—with pirates! Once upon a seaworthy sloop lived three pirates: the big, pilfering Papa, the medium-sized, menacing Mama, and the small, bonny Baby, a pirate-in-training. They were excellent pirates, but not very good housekeepers, so their gruel wasn''t tasty, their stools weren''t sturdy, and their hammocks weren''t hung properly. Luckily for them, Goldenlocks happened along when they were out for a row in the harbor. April Jones Prince''s rollicking text and Steven Salerno''s swashbuckling paintings make Goldenlocks and the Three Pirates a first-rate adventure and a spirited take on Goldilocks.

Biografía de Mark Twain, autor, aventurero, piloto de barco de vapor en el río Mississippi, minero de oro, escritor de periódicos y viajero incansable.

1883 : le nouveau pont entre New York et Brooklyn, triomphe de la technologie moderne, vient d''être terminé après quatorze années de travaux. Son inauguration donne lieu à de magnifiques festivités. Mais de nombreux habitants se méfient et doutent de sa solidité... Phineas T. Barnum, célèbre directeur du « plus grand chapiteau du monde », décide de mettre fin aux critiques et relève alors un formidable défi : tester la résistance de ce monstre d''acier et de bois de plus d''un kilomètre en organisant un défilé de 21 éléphants. Lorsque Jumbo, le chouchou de l''Amérique de sept tonnes qui ferme la marche, arrive sans encombre sur l''autre rive, la preuve est faite : le pont tient bon ! Et les jours suivants, que font les incrédules après avoir admiré la vue ? Ils vont au cirque, bien entendu ! Pour les 6/9 ans

Born into slavery in Maryland in 1818, Frederick Douglass was determined to gain freedom--and once he realized that knowledge was power, he secretly learned to read and write to give himself an advantage. After escaping to the North in 1838, as a free man he gave powerful speeches about his experience as a slave. He was so impressive that he became a friend of President Abraham Lincoln, as well as one of the most famous abolitionists of the nineteenth century.

Lively verse in large, easy-to-read type is paired with bold illustrations to create a stunning book about the American flag for even the youngest reader. A comprehensive history of the flag is included at the end, making this book especially useful for both classroom and home all year round.

The fascinating life of the humorist, narrator, and social observer best known as the author of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is captured candidly in an enjoyable biography for kids who are not quite ready for long, in-depth life histories.

A brief, illustrated biography of Jackie Robinson that chronicles his childhood, describes his success in baseball, and discusses his role in the civil rights movement.

A group of animal friends work together to make valentines.

The weels push, race, stroll, fly, whiz, and spin all day long.

Upon completion of the Brooklyn Bridge, P.T. Barnum and his twenty- one elephants parade across to prove to everyone that the bridge is safe.

A humorist, narrator, and social observer, Mark Twain is unsurpassed in American literature. Best known as the author of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Mark Twain, not unlike his protagonist, Huck, has a restless spirit. He found adventure prospecting for silver in Nevada, navigating steamboats down the Mississippi, and making people laugh around the world. But Twain also had a serious streak and decried racism and injustice. His fascinating life is captured candidly in this enjoyable biography.