Most Popular Books by Shelley Rotner

Featuring detailed photographs exploding with color, Hello Spring! familiarizes children with the changes in plant and animal life that occur during a temperate spring. A glossary is included.

"The basic facts about the season of Winter including how plants, animals, and the climate change and adapt are included in this photo essay introduction to Winter"--

Children share their love for farm animals in this Guided Reading Level A nonfiction reader from an award-winning photographer. Kirkus writes, ''It's especially gratifying to see diversity normalized and validated early, at the same time that reading comprehension is taught.'' (starred review)

Simple text and ample pictures describe the what adoption is and how it works.

Through vivid, full-color photographs and easily understood sentences, see how children from around the world practice their religious beliefs. Looking at the rich diversity as well as the underlying similarities of a variety of spiritual traditions, young readers understand that, although the world’s religions have many differences, their primary goals are the same – to “love and care for one another...and for our beautiful Earth.”

Puedes leer un libro, ¿pero sabías que también puedes leer una cara? Una cara puede decirte lo que otra persona está sintiendo. En este ensayo fotográfico elocuente, con texto simple y fotografías, se presentan las emociones básicas—felicidad, malhumor, cavilación y más—y cómo demuestran estas emociones las personas. "Ya sea en grupos, con los padres, individualmente con una persona que actúe como orientadora o en una clase, este libro proporciona las herramientas para facilitar una conversación sobre los niños y sus sentimientos."—School Library Journal You can read a book, but did you know that you can also read a face? A face can tell you what someone is feeling. In this expressive photo-essay, simple text and photographs introduce basic emotions—happy, grumpy, thoughtful, and more—and how people show them. Whether shared with a group, parents, or a counselor—individually or in a class—this title provides the tools to facilitate discussion about children and their feelings."—School Library Journal

A lively look at where our food comes from, and the hardworking people who produce it. Farmers and fishermen show off their bounty in this celebration of agriculture and healthy eating! Bright, enticing photographs of plants, animals, and the people who work to raise them are paired with an accessible text explaining the different kinds of farms that produce our food. Fruits, vegetables, grains, dairy, meat, eggs, and fish are represented, with notes on where and how they grow, and what we make from them. Grow! Raise! Catch! offers a breakdown of the farm-to-table process perfect for preschoolers and kindergarten students. Includes a glossary of important terms introduced in the text, and an author's note on how eating fresh foods helps you stay healthy. A Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year Finalist for the SB&F Prize for Excellence in Science Books

Perfect for the youngest readers, this board book adaptation of the acclaimed Shades of People celebrates the diversity of everyday life. Cocoa, tan, rose, and almond--people come in lots of shades, even in the same family. Skin color is one of our most noticeable physical traits, and this beautiful board book, with its vibrant photographs and very simple text, provides a perfect starting point to talk about race and diversity with very young readers. At school, at the beach, and in the city, diverse and joyful groups of children invite young readers both to take notice and to look beyond the obvious. Combining lively action shots and candid portraits, Shelley Rotner's photographs showcase a wide variety of kids and families--many shades, and many bright smiles.

In this adorable photo board book, watch animals grow and transform in this introduction to life cycles for toddlers. 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 toddlers to the stages of growth for a diverse variety of animals. The bright, paneled photographs of adorable animals are irresistible to the youngest readers, while giving an up-close look at each stage of development. Perfect for kids who love to wave at the farm animals or pet every dog they see. Shelley Rotner, a National Geographic photographer and prolific children's author, applies her trained eye for crisp colors and details to the cutest baby animals in this science board book.

Now in Spanish, children share their love for farm animals in this simple nonfiction reader from an award-winning photographer. Simple, joyful text accompanies Shelley Rotner's vibrant and heartwarming photographs of children and animals on the farm, from pigs, to chickens to piglets too. Young readers will learn to identify adult farm animals and their babies and will identify with the children's looks of wonder at being close to creatures big and small. Now available in Spanish. ¡Me Gusta Leer! provides emerging Spanish language readers with translations of popular I Like to Read® books. The award-winning I Like to Read® series focuses on books for kindergarten through first grade. Acclaimed author-illustrators--including winners of Caldecott, Theodor Seuss Geisel, and Coretta Scott King honors--create original, high quality illustrations that support comprehension of simple text and are fun for kids to read with parents, teachers, or on their own!

"Green leaves are turning colors. . . . Maple seeds twirl to the ground. . . . Animals get ready for the cold days ahead." A simple text and vivid photographs show children the changes in animals, plants, and landscapes that occur during fall. Leaves change, animals prepare for winter, and people celebrate autumn holidays as the weather gets cooler and the days get shorter. Suitable for young readers, the simple text introduces a number of important concepts-- such as hibernation, migration, and seed dispersal-- in clear terms, without too much detail. For older readers, a brief author's note at the end expands on several concepts. Shelley Rotner's energetic photographs of diverse children add vitality and warmth to this celebration of the season, capturing the brilliance of the autumn sky, the saturation of autumn leaves, and the joy of kids interacting with the natural world. Follow the changing seasons through the year with the rest of the Hello Seasons! series.

Love is everywhere… open your eyes! Award-winning photographer Shelley Rotner captures the joy that arises when we embrace our feelings, and our friends, in this warmhearted picture book. Choose love. Feel it… Say it out loud… I LOVE YOU. There are many ways to show love: with a smile, a hug, or a helping hand. There are even more ways to FEEL love, like spending time with friends and family, reading a story, or climbing a tree. When you open your heart, love is everywhere. Let it in! Let it show! Big feelings meet simple text in this cheerful celebration of love in all its forms. National Geographic photographer Shelley Rotner pairs accessible language with her signature upbeat portrait photography to capture the joy of self-expression and encourage kids to share their love with the world around them.

Laugh out-loud dog fun! "Dogs do fetch tennis balls . . . dogs do not play tennis." "Dogs ride in cars . . . dogs do not drive them." Kids love books about dogs, and this book explains the things that dogs just won't do! Hysterical situations are enhanced by the bold illustrations, and fold-out flaps make this a true interactive experience for the reader. Real laugh out-loud fun!

Getting young children involved in making healthy choices sets them on the right track for life. This book helps inspire kids and families to hve fun growing, preparing, and eating fresh and whoelsome meals and snacks.

A classic series returns better than ever! Updated with contemporary and engaging photos, the much loved world of author and photojournalist Shelley Rotner returns to print.

You're good at math. Your sister dances well. Your best friend builds model airplanes, and your cousin runs track. No one is good at everything. But everyone is good at something! What can YOU do?

Do you know what love looks like? What it sounds like? Smells like? Do you know how big it is or what it can do? Take a peek inside. This book has love to share!

How do you say good-bye to your grandma? To your friends on the phone? To your dog? Not all good-byes are alike. But each is important in its own way. Saying good-bye is part of saying hello!