Most Popular Books by Eileen Spinelli

Sophie''s no ordinary house spider. She''s an artist; and every web she spins is more wondrous than the one before. But don''t mention that to the guests at Beekman''s Boardinghouse, because they don''t like spiders. No one there wants anything to do with Sophie or her magnificent creations -- no one except the woman on the third floor. She''s a new mother "weaving" something herself; and when she runs out of yarn, Sophie knows the time has finally come to create the masterpiece of a lifetime. Eileen Spinelli and Jane Dyer, the award-winning duo who created the best-selling When Mama Comes Home Tonight, team up once again to tell the charming and bittersweet tale of an exceptionally gifted spider and the lengths she''s willing to go to share her gifts with those around her.

A cat gives birth to a litter of kittens in an abandoned building that catches fire while she is out searching for food. Based on a true story.

Can angels fly? Can angels sing? Yes, child. They can. If angels can fly and angels can sing, what do they wear when doing these things? In this book from Eileen Spinelli and Emily Arnold McCully, a young child seeks to understand the nature of angels, in very childlike terms. A bedtime discussion between mother and daughter explores the secret lives of angels, from dancing and playing hide-and-seek to dressing in clothing that will be familiar to every child.

Despite a blizzard, Christmas comes to a small church in unexpected ways.

2010 Green Prize for Sustainable Literature Youth Picture Book 2010 Green Earth Book Award When Miss Fox shows up at school riding her bicycle, Mouse asks, "Do you have a flat tire?" "No," Miss Fox tells her students. "I am going green!" Soon everyone in the class is working to keep the earth healthy. Mouse takes shorter showers (and does her singing after!); Bunny brings a cloth bag to the supermarket; and Possum turns the lights off when he goes out. And Miss Fox''s simple act has ripples even beyond her own students...soon the whole school starts riding their bikes—including the principal.

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.

Rhyming text describes a great variety of hats worn by celebrities throughout history.

Bath Time is a Marshall Cavendish publication.

2013 IRA-CBC Children''s Choices Why is Miss Fox being stopped by Officer Blue Fox? And why is she buying a hat and sunglasses? Is she on the run from the law? This picture book teaches children you can''t believe everything you hear, educating them on gossip and rumors.

When the sun sets, it''s time for Kittycat to go to bed. After all, she''s had a very busy day of scaring mice and swatting yarn balls. Beautifully illustrated by Anne Mortimer, this lyrical poem offers a lullaby to help Kitty (and children) drift into sleep, and a gentle reassurance that bad dreams will stay away.

Tending a house is hard work, especially if you''re like Sadie--a pint-size girl with a giant-size talent for making messes. Her day of domestic disasters, told in energetic rhymes and endearing pictures with scores of colorful stickers that help complete the scenes, will leave preschoolers grinning from ear to ear. Full color. + 2-page sticker insert.

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

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.

Photographs and text describe the characteristics and behavior of different types of horses.

A pig believes herself to be a princess and behaves accordingly, but soon learns that being royalty has a price.

When the weather turned cold and snowy, the alley cat Moe McTooth was glad to become an apartment cat, until the return of spring made him long for the outdoors.

When Lizzie''s mother announces that she is remarrying, Heather wonders if her wild and unusual friendship with Lizzie will survive the preparations for the wedding.

As his mouse family endures a long, cold winter, Moses''s contributions of a dance, a juggling act, and a little song prove more useful than he had supposed.

Miss Fox is tired of hearing her young students quarrel. So she announces Peace Week—no more squabbling for one whole week! The children chime in with their own rules: no fighting, don''t say mean things, and help others. Throughout the week each of the little animals gets a chance to practice this new behavior. When Polecat teases Bunny for wearing a bright yellow sweater, instead of poking fun back at Polecat, Bunny admires his sweater. Soon, to their surprise, the animals are finding that it''s easy to help others, take turns, and say nice things, even when someone is grumpy to them. Wouldn''t it be nice, Squirrel says, if every week could be Peace Week?

When Lizzie''s mother announces that she is going to have a baby, best friend Heather helps Lizzie deal with her fears that her stepfather will love the new baby more than he loves her.

Simple text and illustrations introduce a variety of farm animals, including sheep, chickens, cats, dogs, horses, turkeys, and the barn owl.

A contented whale one day sees a ship tossed on the waves by a storm and obeys God''s command to save a drowning man by swallowing him.

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.

From the author of "Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch" comes this tale of irrepressible Lizzie Logan, who bursts into Heather''s life the day Heather moves to Mole Street. Lizzy is bossy, maybe even dangerous, too, but who else would take Heather fishing, share her dog, and even invent her own parade?

Brief text and illustrations introduce various breeds of kittens.

In rhyming verse, a little girl describes places where animals like to sleep, from seals snoozing on ice to spiders in the kitchen clock, as well as her favorite place, on grandma''s lap.

This series features basic facts about animals commonly found in zoos.

Simple text and photographs present cats and their basic care.

Describes the physical characteristics, habits, and habitats of various kinds of puppies. The outstanding photographs & fascinating facts in this Children''s Nature Library series book will teach children about different animals & their environments, how animals are born, who cares for them, what they eat & how they play. Everything you could possibly want to know about puppies with cute color pictures of many breeds. Even if the child just looks at the color pictures this is a great book for all collections.

This book is about the whales, it talks about their history, places where they live, how their bodies function, what they eat, how they behave, how they communicate, their differences in body shapes and about their habits.

Sharks are one of the sea''s most misunderstood and feared creatures. In this series, readers uncover the secrets of these sleek fish. Learn how to identify the many different types of sharks, and where they live. Correlated to State Standards!

Sofía no es una araña cualquiera, es una artista. Esta es la historia de una   araña que está deseando compartir sus creaciones con la gente que le rodea. Nadie quiere tener cerca a Sofía ni sus magníficas creaciones. Excepto la joven del tercer piso que está a punto de tener un hijo. Ahora Sofía sabe que por fin ha llegado el momento de crear la obra maestra de su vida. En principio esta es una historia un tanto agridulce pero poco a poco vemos como la ilusión y la emotividad teje el puente hacia una historia de amistad y belleza. Las delicadas ilustraciones nos ayudan a observar la realidad des de su ángulo más dulce, aunque sea  el de aquellos seres que en nuestra sociedad hayan podido quedar relegados a un segundo plano. Eileen Spinelli y Jane Dyer han trabajado varias veces juntas. Eileen escribió este libro en memoria de una chica y de su bebé a  quien  conoció en una pensión en la que vivó durante un tiempo. La reconocida Jane Dyer ha ilustrado más de dos docenas de libros. Y sus ilustraciones han sido expuestas y vendidas en varias galerías de los  Estados Unidos. Ha recibido numerosos premios por sus ilustraciones, entre ellos, dos veces el Parent¿s Choice Honor Books.

As snow drifts higher and higher, the pastor of a small country church worries that no one will attend Christmas Eve services, but soon an unusual congregation gathers and shares the spirit of the season.

A child is a treasured leaf on a family tree, surrounded by love from mom, dad, doting grandparents, aunts and uncles, and family friends too. This sweet, reassuring picture book from Eileen Spinelli acknowledges the whole "tree῿â??the many who are invested in a child''s lifeâ??with expressions of unconditional love from each. Heartwarming verse and charming artwork will make this book a must-buy for baby showers, birthdays, and other occasions.

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.

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.

Eleven-year-old Belinda "Bindi" Winkler and her family find their way through tough times with the love and support of the community that grows around their newly opened restaurant, "The Dancing Pancake."

Did you know that crickets make their chirping sounds by rubbing their wings together, and that only male crickets can chirp? You''ll learn all about crickets, and even how to tell the temperature by counting a cricket''s chirps. Let''s-Read-and-Find-Out Science Stage 2.