New Releases by Maryann Cocca-Leffler

A shy artist helps her classmates see the beauty in the world around them. Because Marabella is shy, she''s often overlooked. But Marabella doesn’t overlook anything—not the puffy clouds, or the birds in the trees, not even her dancing shadows. When she spies some flowers poking up from weeds in the schoolyard, she decides to draw them big enough for others to notice. Chalk in hand, she fills the blank wall with bright spectacular drawings of the simple moments she has seen, which inspires her classmates to notice the world around them.

A cat who struggles with social skills learns ways to be honest without being rude. Cat always says what''s on his mind, no matter how much his words may upset others. But when he hears his friends talk about him, Cat realizes that words can hurt, even though that may not be the intention.

Sailors are lost at sea after a storm. When heart shaped stones begin to wash up on the shore followed by strange magical events in town, young Gale and Celia try to solve the mystery and heal a broken community.

An inspiring young picture book about overcoming challenges and frustrations with the Power of Yet “I can’t do it!” “Can’t do it yet.” This charming picture book tells the story of one small piglet who uses the Power of Yet to conquer frustration. While it may not be possible to perfectly flip pancakes or play the violin yet, with practice and patience and courage and grit, anything is possible!

"Mommy''s belly is growing. She''s really showing! How big is baby now? Starting with three months, we can compare the little baby growing inside Mommy''s belly to things that young children can relate to and see around them: from an egg to a football to a gallon of milk, children can count along and feel like they''re a part of the magic that is happening inside that belly! This is the only book like this on the market! A potential classic for years to come How Big is Baby Now is sure to be the perfect gift for expecting moms"--

Today is field day and even though Janine is not good at sports, she is ready to compete. Her body just doesn''t work like the other kids''. But no matter what, Janine cheers for everyone and tries her best. During the big race, her classmate Abby trips and falls. Janine is right there to help. But Abby is crushed that she won''t win the race. Can Janine teach Abby and her classmates that being a winner is not always about being number one?

A large extended family is enjoying their summer vacation in New England, and Grandpa has been getting everyone up at five in the morning to dig for clams. They haven''t found many yet, but their luck is about to change. The morning after a big storm, they discover a bumper crop of clams on the deserted beach! The rest of the day is spent collecting and cleaning the clams, and their reward at the end of the day is sitting down to a huge dinner of clam chowder, stuffed baked clams, and spaghetti with clam sauce! As you and your child join Grandpa and the gang in their clam-digging adventures, you will discover the importance of family and how food brings people together, all while learning a new language!

All toddlers live by the pleasure principle; for them, fun times always end too soon. In this warm-hearted picture book, Maryann Cocca-Leffler follows a toddler from morning to bedtime, showing that all saying "bye-bye" to something really means is that you''re ready to say "hello" to the next fun thing in your busy day!

Clams All Year / Mariscos o Ano Todo Babl Children''s Books in Portuguese and English A large extended family is enjoying their summer vacation in New England, and Grandpa has been getting everyone up at five in the morning to dig for clams. They haven''t found many yet, but their luck is about to change. The morning after a big storm, they discover a bumper crop of clams on the deserted beach! The rest of the day is spent collecting and cleaning the clams, and their reward at the end of the day is sitting down to a huge dinner of clam chowder, stuffed baked clams, and spaghetti with clam sauce! As you and your child join Grandpa and the gang in their clam-digging adventures, you will discover the importance of family and how food brings people together, all while learning a new language!Reviews .".".this simply told tale of a close-knit family has a timeless, understated warmth."" - Publisher''s Weekly ""A fine choice to share with children anticipating summer vacations, or for reliving them on cold winter days."" - School Library Journal ""A story that will make readers feel good all over, both the words and the bouncy, attractive paintings reflecting the exhilarating feeling of finding treasure (even clams!) and the warmth of family gatherings when everyone looks back on a shared experience."" - Booklist About Babl BooksBabl Books partners with award winning authors to bring your favorite books to a variety of new languages for children all over the world to enjoy. Our bilingual books bring generations closer together through reading and language, help teachers connect with their students in their own language, and give children all over the world access to books they never would have access to. Babl Books is dedicated to overcoming language barriers that separate readers and great authors. The hassle is over in finding a remarkable, high quality bilingual children''s book. ESL, English as a Second Language, Bilingual Children''s Books, Foreign Language Learning, Early Learning, Two Languages, Fun Children''s Books, Award Winning Author, Children''s Education, Children''s Picture Book, Values, Principles, Children and Parent Reading, Native Language, Educator, Culture, Diversity, Quality Children''s Books, Bilingual Books, Emergent Bilingual, Bilingual Education, Foreign Language Learning, ESL for Children, ESL for Kids, ESL Teaching Materials, EFL, English as a Foreign Language, EFL Books, EFL for Children, ELL, English Language Learner, EAL, English as an Additional Language, Dual Language, Foreign Language Study, ESOL, English for Speakers of Other Languages Livros para Criancas em Portugues, Livros para Criancas em Duas Linguas, Livros para Criancas Recem-Nascidas a 2 anos, Livros para Criancas de 3 a 5 Anos, Livros para Criancas de 6 a 8 Anos, Ensinar Duas Linguas as Criancas, Ensinar Portugues as Criancas, Livros Bilingues para Criancas, Livros Bilingues para Bebes em Portugues, Livros Bilingues para Criancas em Portugues, Livros Bilingues para Criancas em Portugues, Livros em Portugues, Livros para Criancas em Portugues, Livros Infantis em Portugues, Educacao, "

This board book features a pull-out tab, flaps to lift, wheels to turn and a pop-up at the end.

A family decides their Christmas gifts to each other must be homemade rather than store bought.

Petit album souple, illustré de pimpantes aquarelles, au cours duquel on présente l''été et ses attraits (il fait souvent beau et chaud), ainsi que les activités que pratiquent alors les enfants et leurs parents pour le plaisir (c''est le temps de se baigner dans la piscine, faire des châteaux de sable à la plage, des pique-niques, d''assister aux feux d''artifice, de faire un feu de camp et de dormir sous la tente, de jouer au base-ball, d''aller cueillir des fruits et légumes, etc.), tout en se protégeant des coups de soleil avec de la crème, jusqu''à ce que ce soit le temps d''acheter des fournitures scolaires ... juste avant la rentrée! Le tout est animé de lignes de texte dansantes rythmées par des rimes.

ILA 2016 Teachers'' Choices Reading List Meet Janine. She is one of a kind! Janine dresses a little different, remembers random facts, reads the dictionary for fun, and has her own style of cheering. Nobody does things the way Janine does things! One girl in Janine''s class is throwing a party and all the COOL kids are invited. But Janine is not cool. Some kids think she is strange and want her to change. Will Janine try to be different or just be her spectacular self? In this charming story, Maryann Cocca-Leffler uses her own daughter as inspiration for a delightfully spunky character. Janine Leffler focuses on the positive while navigating life with disabilities. She has become a role model to children and adults, encouraging them to focus on abilities and promoting respect, tolerance, and kindness.

See below for English description. Voici l''hiver c''l''bre les merveilles de cette saison: les bonshommes de neige, le chocolat chaud, la lueur d''un feu de foyer et tout ce qui fait aimer l''hiver. Des images aux teintes douces, de mignons enfants et des sc''nes festives sont une toile de fond parfaite pour une belle lecture d''hiver. From building snowmen to drinking hot chocolate by the fire''s warm glow, Voici l''hiver celebrates the wonders of winter With softly-coloured art, adorable children, and festive outdoor scenes, Voici l''hiver is the perfect wintry read Original title: Let It Snow

The Best Children''s Books of the Year 2014, Bank Street College On "Mood Monday," students describe their moods after the weekend. But Theo doesn''t know what to say because he has a new baby sister and is feeling so many emotions all at once. It''s Mood Monday and Miss Cady''s class is sharing how they feel after the weekend. But Theo doesn’t know whether he’s in a good mood or a bad mood. He has a new baby sister, and he isn’t just happy like Eric who got a new bike or sad like April who lost her dog. As Theo’s classmates discuss all their feelings, he realizes he’s not in a good mood or a bad mood—he’s both those things!

Meet Violet. She''s going on vacation to sunny Florida. She packed her bag very carefully. Meet Pooch. He''s going on vacation to Grandpa''s snowy farm. Violet packed his bag very carefully, too. After they both leave, disaster strikes! When their bags get mixed up, Violet thinks Pooch''s vacation will be miserable. But Pooch the dog is having a grand old time, so all is very well!

Readers follow the adventures of a group of children and their parents as they enjoy the warmth of a sunny summer vacation. Celebrate all the wonders of summer in this final book in Cocca-Leffler''s delightful series about the seasons. Full color.

Follow a group of children as they enjoy the rain and all the wonderful activities of spring.

A perfect picture book for toddlers on the go! All toddlers live by the pleasure principle. For them, fun times always end too soon. So often they either turn a deaf ear to the words "It''s time to say bye-bye" or simply throw a tantrum. What is the solution? In this warm-hearted picture book, Maryann Cocca-Leffler follows a toddler from morning to bedtime, showing that all saying "byebye" really means is that you''re ready to say "hello" to the next fun thing on your "agenda." With a bare minimum of words, and playful artwork, this is one of those rare read-alouds perfect for very young children.

Behind every cloud there is sun. Nate always sees the bright side of life. While others complain about rain, Nate is happy about the frogs that it brings. When you might think there is nothing to do, Nate is just happy to enjoy the view. Instead of wanting more, Nate is grateful for what he''s got. Smile along with Nate as he enjoys all the good things life has to offer.

2013-2014 Show Me Readers Nominee List 2012 Best Children''s Books of the Year, Bank Street College Although she''s always been called Princess at home, Kim is not a real princess, so she decides "From now on, no matter what, I''m only going to tell the truth!" At home, she tells her Dad that the pancakes are rubbery and her Grandma that her new necklace looks the the slimy rocks at the bottom of the fish tank. At school, she''s just as honest...until she learns what too much truth can do.

In this simple rhyming story, three children share the activities of winter, until the first signs of spring appear.

The leaves turn red, brown, and orange, then drift down from the trees. It''s time to go apple picking and on hayrides at the county fair. Fall is finally here! With soft, colourful art, adorable children, and seasonal outdoor scenes, Let It Fall celebrates the beauty of autumn.

The everyday sights, sounds and smells of a colorful and bustling city come alive in this book - a child''s view of Boston. Maryann Cocca-Leffler remembers frequent bus trips she took into the city as a girl with her mother and little sister. Together they shopped for delicious treats in the Italian North End - warm pizza and creamy cannoli - or stopped for ice cream sundaes at Bailey''s after a day of bargain hunting at Filene''s Basement. One of the best things about the trips was the bus driver, Bill. He started his route each day in their neighborhood and knew all the kids on the street. In this engaging Parents'' Choice Award book, the author-artist conveys all the warmth and simple pleasure of childhood memories and the people and places that made them so special.

Special windows cut in holiday shapes give sneak peeks at the Halloween surprises ahead as two brave little kittens, Rascal and Rosie, go trick-or-treating.

Rhymed text and illustrations describe a young girl''s distribution of her valentines.

On the first day of school, as the children in Miss Lucinda''s class introduce themselves and name their special talent, Jack wonders if he is good at anything.

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All Aboard Reading Collections These hardcover compilations of best-selling All Aboard Reading titles are perfect for every young reader! Featuring favorite themes like science and school, and grouped according to the Station Stop reading levels, these compilations offer something for every young reader--and the engaging text and colorful illustrations are sure to captivate all kids!