New Releases by Joanne Oppenheim

What are those strange noises on the barn roof? And who is brave enough to go up and find out? "Not my job," grunts Hog. "No such luck," quacks Duck. Only brave Crow will go. Find out what he sees in this spooky sequel to the IRA-CBC Children''s Choice "NOT NOW!" SAID THE COW. FROM AMERICA''S MOST TRUSTED NAME IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION More than seventy years of educational research and innovative teaching have given the Bank Street College of Education the reputation as America''s most trusted name in early childhood education. Because no two children are exactly alike in their development, we have designed the Bank Street Ready-to-Read series in three levels to accommodate the individual stages of reading readiness of children ages four through eight. - Level 1: GETTING READY TO READ-- (PRE-K to GRADE 1) Books are perfect for reading aloud with children who are getting ready to read or are just beginning to read words or phrases. - Level 2: READING TOGETHER--(GRADES 1 to 3) Books are written especiallly for children who are on their way to reading independently but who may need help. - Level 3: I CAN READ IT MYSELF--(GRADES 2 to 3) Books are designed for children able to read on their own. They also can be enjoyed as read-alouds.

2018 Sydney Taylor Notable Book for Younger Readers 2018 GANYC Apple Award Nominee—Outstanding Achievement in Fiction NYC Book Writing Benny''s family owns a knishery and sells delicious round dumplings. Then the Tisch family opens a store across the street—selling square knishes—and Benny''s papa worries. So he lowers his prices! But Mr. Tisch does too. As each knishery tries to outdo the other, Benny helps his papa realize there''s room on Rivington Street for more than one knishery.

ufeffAbout The Bank Street Ready-To-Read Series More than seventy years of educational research and innovative teaching have given the Bank Street College of Education the reputation as America’s most trusted name in early childhood education. Because no two children are exactly alike in their development, we have designed the Bank Street Ready-to-Read series in three levels to accommodate the individual stages of reading readiness of children ages four through eight. • Level 1: Getting Ready To Read— (Pre-K to Grade 1) Books are perfect for reading aloud with children who are getting ready to read or are just beginning to read words or phrases. • Level 2: Reading Together—(Grades 1 to 3) Books are written especially for children who are on their way to reading independently but who may need help. • Level 3: I Can Read It Myself—(Grades 2 to 3) Books are designed for children able to read on their own. They also can be enjoyed as read-alouds. Our three levels make it easy to select the books most appropriate for a child’s development and enable him or her to grow with the series step by step. The Bank Street Ready-to-Read books also overlap and reinforce each other, further encouraging the reading process. We feel that making reading fun and enjoyable is the single most important thing that you can do to help children become good readers. And we hope you’ll be a part of Bank Street’s long tradition of learning through sharing. —The Bank Street College of Education WAKE UP, BABY! Kate’s lively and imaginative efforts to wake up the baby only result in putting Kate to sleep instead. Kate’s baby brother is sound asleep, and Kate will do anything to wake him up. But if a herd of elephants, a marching band, and a five-alarm fire don’t work . . . what will?

On a dark and windy night, the aminals in the barn are frightened by strange noises above them and think there might be a ghost in the barn with them.

Did you know that there''s evidence that makeup is older than the wheel? Or that when Marie Curie discovered radium, cosmetics companies marketed it as a healthy way to make your skin glow? Throughout history, men, women, and children have worn make-up for many reasons: to show social status, to express political opinions, and just for style. Through a combination of ancient home remedy recipes, famous images from art history, and amusing anecdotes, Strange Beauty shows what makeup can reveal about the people who wear it.

Surround by the many sounds of spring, a hibernating bear is late in waking up, until he hears one very special sound.

Aunque todo el mundo está en palacio intentando echar una mano, no hay forma: el príncipe no se duerme ni a la de tres. Al rey y a la reina se les han acabado las ideas: ¿les permitirá el príncipe descansar alguna vez?, ¿descansará él mismo?

The Miracle of the First Poinsettia is a beautiful alternative to the traditional nativity story. In this extraordinary collaboration, Fabian Negrin brings his warm, glowing scenes to Joanne Oppenheim''s thoughtful narrative, transporting readers to Old-World Mexico as a young girl''s trust leads her straight into a miracle.

A retelling of a mexican legend that describes the origin of the Poinsettia plant. In this version, a young girl has nothing to give the Christ child, but when the weeds she carries in her hands miraculously transform into red flowers, she now has the perfect gift. Included is the music of a traditional Mexican Christmas song.

Describes in verse a variety of bugs and how they look, behave, and improve our lives.

Ramón se siente culpable por haberse comido uno de los pasteles de zanahoria que hizo mama conejo; y cuando dice mentiras para cubrir lo que hizo, se siente aun peorà íhasta que encuentra el valor para decir la verdad!

Describes in verse a variety of bugs and how they look, behave, and improve our lives.

This book takes the guesswork out of finding the best products for kids from infancy to age ten. Here are over 1,000 expert- and kid-tested products that are guaranteed to entertain as well as educate. You will also find safety tips and a key to buying the best new and classic products your kids will love. This fun, easy-to-use guide includes: Learning toys that work Brand-name comparisons Baby shower and birthday gifts for every budget Products for kids with special needs And much, much more!Revised every year, this complete guide helps you make choices your kids will love! About the Authors Joanne Oppenheim is one of today''s leading authorities on child development and education. She is the author of more than forty books for children, including "Have You Seen Birds? "and "Not Now! Said the Cow." Her daughter, Stephanie Oppenheim, a former corporate attorney, is cofounder and publisher of the "Oppenheim Toy Portfolio" and a mother of two.

Parents wading through the thousands of kids'' products available each season will find no greater guide than this, a trustworthy resource that provides reviews and ratings for more than 1,000 expert- and kid-tested new and classic products for children from infancy to age 10. Illustrations.

While singing Row, Row, Row Your Boat in the bathtub, a boy becomes the skipper of several imaginary vessels.

Lean and tough alley cats, primped-up Persians, and everything in between--what''s your favorite kind of cat? In playful, rhythmic rhymes and warm, colorful illustrations, here is a fun read-aloud featuring the world''s most popular pet!

A simple description of different types of birds--how they sound and what they do.

A simple description of different types of birds--how they sound and what they do.

A rhymed retelling of the traditional fable about the poor man and his son who, on their way to market to sell their donkey, try to take the advice of everyone they meet.

The classic children''s rhyme has been expanded to include other favorite characters such as little Miss Muffet, Jack Horner--even Humpty Dumpty! Come along on Eency Weency''s travels through the day.

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After climbing the water spout, Eency Weency Spider meets Little Miss Muffet, Humpty Dumpty, and Little Jackie Horner.

A young boy meets a variety of sea animals when the fish on his fishing line pulls him underwater.

A young boy meets a variety of sea animals when the fish on his fishing line pulls him underwater.

In this story based on "The Little Red Hen," a little black crow asks his animal friends to help with the planting of some corn seed.

A simple description of different types of birds--how they sound and what they do.