Most Popular Books by Joanne Oppenheim

Story of how a librarian became a lifeline to "her children", the Japanese Americans of San Diego, whom she had come to know and love.

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

In their pretend games, an older brother always seems to come out on top.

Mrs. Peloki''s substitute experiences the second grade class at its most difficult.

After a disastrous dress rehearsal, the second-grade play is a great success but has an unexpected ending.

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.

This simple rhyming text poses questions about how to do a variety of things and provides the answers.

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.

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.

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?

"El príncipe es my melindroso. Frunce la nariz frente a todo: desde los pancakes hasta la papilla. Sus angustiados padre decided que la única solución es un viaje por el mundo: seguramente se encontrarán con algo que estimule el apetito de su hijo, ¿no?"--Page 4 of cover.

A poetic commentary on the visual and auditory sensations awaiting an observer of trees. Also includes a five page sketchbook of common trees.

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

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. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

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

Reviews books appropriate for each age level.

Describes in verse the different kinds of houses people live in throughout the world.