Most Popular Books by Eileen Spinelli

Our lives are full of everyday blessings to appreciate.

A boy wears his new yellow shirt and is transformed in his imagination into a duck, a lion, a daffodil, a trumpet, and other things.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

Describes in rhyme the special qualities that characterize each month of the year.

Rhyming text lists things that make you laugh and cry.

When Mama arrives home, she and her child enjoy a series of activities together before bedtime.

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

A playful goose entertains her barnyard friends

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

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

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!

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.

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

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.