Most Popular Books by Shelley Rotner

Get ready for the first day of school—and beyond—in this reassuring photo book. From bus rides to reading and math to recess and field trips, simple text and bright photos offer young readers a look at what happens throughout the school year. See a diverse range of kids taking part in morning meeting, visiting the library, going to lunch, playing on the playground, and much more. Perfect for preschoolers preparing to start school as well as early elementary students getting ready to begin a new year!

"Full-color photographs and simple text illustrate a variety of basic things for which people are thankful"--Provided by publisher.

A home is more than a house. There are many different kinds of homes. What do they have in common? Colorful and diverse photographs show how people make a home as they eat, sleep, work, play, and love.

A child shares the sights, sounds, smells, touches, and tastes of a day at the seashore.

The world is full of colors-- explore it with this beautiful book from an award-winning photographer! A red fire truck races, orange pumpkins glow, and purple flowers bloom. Vivid pictures of familiar scenes, animals, and objects inspire young readers to look carefully at the world around them. Full of striking close-ups on fruits, flowers, and animals, as well as striking portraits of kids from diverse backgrounds, Colors is a bright, brilliant concept book from the creator of the award-winning Shades of People. Filled with unexpected examples of the colors all around us, from the yellow yolk of an egg to the green of a cat''s eyes, this picture book full of kid-friendly vocabulary and beautiful photography is sure to be a favorite.

Stunning photographs by a National Geographic photographer invite children to look around and find a world of circles, triangles, squares, and much more. Beautifully photographed, a diverse group of children explore the unexpected shapes of everyday sights and objects. "Eggs, grapes, lemons and leaves. Jellybeans, seeds, sunglasses, and balloons." They''re all ovals! Shelley Rotner, an accomplished photographer and a former kindergarten teacher, gently challenges children to think creatively about shapes in real life. The lyrical text provides much for readers to consider as they find circles in the sky (the moon, the sun), squares in the playground (hopscotch), and more. A companion book to Rotner''s acclaimed Colors, which received a starred review from Kirkus Reviews for it''s "crisp, glowing, and crystal clear" photographs.

See the tall buildings. Hear a train speeding by. Smell the nuts roasting at a street stand. The city stimulates all of our senses in exciting ways. This book is a wonderful discussion and activity starter for children who live in or visit the city, and also ideal for classroom use in studying the five senses.

"Full-color photographs and simple text illustrate the concept of love in its many forms"--

Are you ready for an adventure in nature? Let''s go camping! Experience a camping trip from beginning to end with simple text and colorful photos. From planning and packing to setting up camp and sleeping in a tent, Rotner shows young readers what to expect. And don''t forget the fun activities, including hiking, fishing, biking, and more! Back matter includes a recipe for s''mores, a list of camping etiquette, and additional resources.

Simple text and photographs introduce basic emotions--happy, grumpy, thoughtful, and more--and how people express them.

Describes things you can see, hear, smell, taste, and touch on a farm.

"Full-color photographs and simple text illustrate a variety of skills and abilities people have"--Provided by publisher.

Rhyming text and vibrant, close-up photographs provide clues to the identity of the everyday object, animal, or person they represent.

Striking photos show 14 animals as they grow and transform in this stunning introduction to life cycles for preschoolers. Readers follow along as a caterpillar transforms into a butterfly, a tadpole into a frog, and egg into a chicken. This engaging and accessible look at natural science introduces young children to the stages of growth for a diverse variety of animals. The bright, clean layout makes it easy for kids to follow along, while the paneled photographs allow readers an up-close look at each stage of development. Perfect for children curious about the world around them. Shelley Rotner, a National Geographic photographer and prolific children''s author, applies her trained eye for crisp colors and details in this latest book for young readers.

Photographs and simple text show how everyone has something they do well.

We know what a wheel is, but do we really know all that it does? Everywhere you look, there are wheels - wheels that deliver things, wheels that help people do their jobs, and wheels that help build and fix things. Through lively, colorful photographs and simple text, Wheels Around depicts the many uses of wheels in everyday life - in the country and the city, at work and at play. Ages 4 – 8

Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! Friends can come in many different colors, shapes, and sizes. Through bright photographs and simple text, young readers will discover the many ways to be a friend and how to celebrate all the different kinds of friendships they have.

Capture the essence of summer with kids having fun and enjoying nature''s wonders in this book filled with a National Geographic photographer''s eye-catching photos! Whether biting into a juicy peach, dropping a fishing line in a pond, or splashing at the beach, these crisp, gorgeous photos of children celebrate quintessential moments of summer. In a simple but lyrical text, Rotner documents iconic warm-weather activities as well as changes to plants, animals, and weather that occur during a temperate summer. This fourth and final book in a well-reviewed series about the four seasons takes children from the last blush of spring to the height of summer to the beginning of autumn. A glossary explaining terms such as summer solstice, nectar, and pollen is included.