Most Popular Books by Eileen Spinelli

The Hog family tries various modes of transportation to get to the opera with decidely unexpected results.

Boy, Can He Dance! is Eileen Spinelli''s story of a young boys dream—and his disapproving father. Tony loves to dance, and he dances everywhere, but Tony''s father, the famous chef at the renowned City Hotel, is determined to raise Tony to be a chef.

As a young mouse eagerly looks forward to everything that autumn will bring friends at school, fallen leaves to play in, pumpkins to carve his mother gently encourages him to join in all the summery joys that surround him right now dancing fireflies, sunny beaches, peaches fresh from the orchard. In this delightful tale, a follow-up to her book Now It Is Winter, Eileen Spinelli reminds readers of all ages that they can be content in the moment and find happiness wherever they are. Children are sure to love Mary Newell DePalma''s soft and whimsical paintings of mice celebrating summer.

Ages 5 to 8 years. A delightful adventure emerges as each little boy and girl goes about the task of cleaning his or her room -- a chore that no child likes -- in "How to Clean Your Room". Eileen Spinelli spins a glorious tale as she inspires children to clean their rooms -- not in a rush, but with the wildest imaginings and a tender touch. For the bedroom is where you laugh and cry, dream big dreams, and store your precious memories. This book could start a whole movement of children asking to clean their rooms! Includes special features children love -- pop-ups, pulls, flaps, and a spinner.

God made Whale and gave him a home in the blue-deep waters of the sea, a family with whom he could play and splash, and a joyful song to sing. And then one day, when a wild storm raged above, God gave Whale a job to do. Whale"s faithful spirit fills the pages of this vibrant story and gives a new twist to the classic, well-loved biblical tale. Eileen Spinelli"s charming retelling of this familiar story will delight readers of all ages, as will Giuliano Ferri"s rich and vivid illustrations.

A father shares dinner and bedtime rituals with his daughter before going outto work the night shift. Full color.

A poetic celebration of the whooping crane, one of the rarest birds in North America.

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.

In summer and in winter, Althea enjoys the ritual of taking her bath.

Through vibrant illustrations and age-appropriate language, this 24-page board book helps children learn that they, no matter how young, can make a difference in the world! We’re Better Together instills in kids the values of compassion, teamwork, friendship, 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 kindness board 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 board book pages and approachable, kid-friendly language, this book gives fun examples of teamwork with a read-aloud experience that kids will love. Designed with families and educators in mind, this book has been crafted by childhood experts to promote strong social and emotional skills and to build positive associations with reading.

Pictures and rhyming text depict a father coming home at the end of the day and unwinding from work as he participates in the bedtime rituals of his son.

Feisty cats. Quiet cats. Curious cats, and striped cats. Cats of all shapes and sizes cavort across the pages of this bright and entertaining book, bringing to life such varied well historical figures as Henry Matisse, Cleopatra, Charles Lindberg, and Queen Victoria. Young readers will be delighted by the colorful, energetic paintings of Geraldo Valerio and the whimsical, rhyming text from best-selling author Eileen Spinelli, supplemented by historical notes at the end of the book. Do You Have a Cat offers an amusing introduction to figures both renowned and less well known and their famous felines!

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.

Three children describe how they feel when one of their parents is away.

A child describes all she did during the day and claims she isn''t tired. But she quickly falls asleep.

Veggies are sprouting down on the farm! See how our food goes from field to truck to town to table. [from back cover].