Best Selling Books by Kay Winters

A joyful, poetic celebration of kindergarten and first grade Poet Kay Winters has written a book of zippy poems centering on the triumphs and trials of those first school years. This cheery collection covers an astonishing range of activities from the anticipated--dashing to the bus and science class discoveries--to the completely unexpected--losing a permission slip and seeing a teacher outside the classroom. Patrice Barton''s sweetly smudgy watercolor illustrations show a wonderfully diverse class of young students, making this an ideal selection for every collection.

Biography of a young boy who loved to read books and learn and grew up to be the president of the United States.

Kay Winters'' poems in the voices of different colonists, enhanced by historical notes, provide a glimpse into life in colonial times and the dramatic events of a famous rebellion.

A second-grader writes a television station with reasons why his teacher would make a good president, but only if she can continue teaching till the end of the year.

From the creators of Voices from the Oregon Trail and Colonial Voices, an unflinching story of two young runaway slaves on the Underground Railroad, told in their voices and those who helped and hindered them It''s the 1850s and enslaved siblings Jeb and Mattie are about the make a break for freedom. The pair travel north from Maryland to New Bedford, Massachusetts along the Underground Railroad. Each spread tells about a step of their journey through a poem in the first person perspective. The main and repeating voices are Jeb and Mattie, but we also hear from the stationmasters and conductors, those who offer them haven, as well as those who want to capture them. Like its predecessors in the Voices series, this richly researched and beautifully illustrated picture book brings a difficult chapter of American history to life for young readers.

The teeny tiny ghost and his classmates enter a monster-making contest at their school.

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On the first day of school, new classmates are asked to share what they would most like to happen in the upcoming year. Some kids'' hopes are familiar while others are off-the-wall. Whether it''s looking good on picture day or skateboarding at school, everyone''s wishes are shown in humorously exaggerated illustrations. As the first day draws to a close, there can be no doubt—this school year will definitely be the best!

Learn about the courageous Americans who journeyed on the Oregon Trail in this picture book perfect for the Common Core It’s 1848, and brave families band together in covered wagons to head west. Each spread introduces a different speaker to tell his or her part of the story: there’s Carl Hawks, son of the wagon train leader; Louisa Bailey, the newlywed; Chankoowashtay, a Sioux brave; and more. Like its acclaimed predecessor Colonial Voices, this book showcases a thrilling—and often dangerous—time in our history. Richly detailed illustrations bring the story of the great Westward Expansion to vivid life.

Guess whooo’s hiding behind the pumpkin in this interactive lift-the-flap book that’s part hide-and-seek, part peekaboo—and all Halloween! Ten jack-o’-lantern flaps lift to reveal a host of Halloween creatures, including a mischevious cat, bebopping skeletons, a friendly Frankenstein, and a group of children in costume. Are you ready to trick-or-treat, too? Then lift one more flap for a sweet surprise! With lyrical text by Kay Winters and jewel-toned art by Jeannie Winston, this sturdy book is a perfect gift for children celebrating their first Halloween! Features eleven flaps.

Follow an errand boy through colonial Boston as he spreads word of rebellion. It?s December 16, 1773, and Boston is about to explode! King George has decided to tax the colonists'' tea. The Patriots have had enough. Ethan, the printer''s errand boy, is running through town to deliver a message about an important meeting. As he stops along his route - at the bakery, the schoolhouse, the tavern, and more readers learn about the occupations of colonial workers and their differing opinions about living under Britain''s rule. This fascinating book is like a field trip to a living history village.

This energetic collection of twenty-four poems brings the excitement of a child''s first few years at school to life. From opening a box of squeaky new crayons and swinging way up high on the playground swings to getting caught passing a note and bidding farewell to a beloved class pet, the highlights and the lowlights of classroom life are captured here. "The rhymes and sounds and wordplay are part of the fun." -Booklist

NC State Textbook Adoption 1996-2000 - Rowan/Salisbury Schools.

Sassy and Lum, two bear cubs, can''t wait to spy on the first campers of the year, even though Mother Bear warned them against it. They find two grownups and a small boy that are perfect for their adventure. When the campers are off for the day, the bear cubs wreak havoc on the campers'' tent and sleeping bags! The grownups aren''t paying attention at all, but the boy is certain that the bears are guilty. Can he prove it to the grownups?

Alone a mother tiger cares for her two newborn cubs and later teaches them to hunt, swim, and care for themselves.

Hot Topic Book about Donald Trump and Doctor Ben Carson-their backgrounds, upbringing, education and political views on the issues facing our Next President