Weston Woods (Firm)
82) Crazy Hair Day
Publisher
Weston Woods
Pub. Date
2009.
Language
English
Description
Stanley arrives at school, all set to celebrate Crazy Hair Day, only to find out he has mixed up the date with School Picture Day. In this uplifting story of friendship and kindness, what starts out as a worst-ever experience takes a surprising turn as Stanley's best friend and his classmates concoct a creative show of solidarity.
Publisher
Weston Woods
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
In the 1830's, when a brave and curious girl named Elizabeth Blackwell was growing up, women were supposed to be wives and mothers. Career options were few. But Elizabeth refused to accept these common beliefs and would not take no for an answer. This inspiring story of the first female doctor in America shows how one strong-willed woman opened the doors for all female doctors to come.
Publisher
Weston Woods
Pub. Date
2002.
Language
English
Description
Using quotes from some of his beloved speeches, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. comes to life in stunning collage art and vibrant watercolor paintings in this profound and important biography about beliefs and dreams and following one's heart. Martin Luther King, Jr. in his own words, will inspire and affect you, too.
89) Panama
Publisher
Weston Woods
Pub. Date
1982.
Language
English
Description
Two friends abandon their happy home to search for Panama, "the land of their dreams." Based on book Trip to Panama
90) Bink & Gollie
Publisher
Weston Woods
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
English
Description
These two girls are marvelous companions who often do not agree...on socks...or goldfish...or venturing to the Andes. This humorous story relates how compromise helps these two very different individuals remain the best of friends.
91) The Snowy Day
Publisher
Weston Woods
Pub. Date
1985.
Language
English
Description
A small boy's enchantment with a city's snowfall has him making snow angels and snowballs, sliding down snow mountains - and looking forward to going outside again.
92) Friendshape
Publisher
Weston Woods
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
The bestselling creators of EXCLAMATION MARK! introduce a triangle, circle, square, and rectangle who celebrate the gift of friendship. This joyous book rejoices in the simple beauties of friendship, and reminds readers of all ages that it's good to have a group of pals.
93) Each Kindness
Publisher
Weston Woods
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Chloe and her friends shun the new girl, Maya, who eventually stops coming to school. When Chloe's teacher gives a lesson about how even small acts of kindness can change the world, Chloe realizes how much better it could have been if she'd shown a little kindness toward Maya. With its powerful anti-bullying message and striking art, this book will resonate with readers long after they've put it down.
95) Elizabeti's Doll
Publisher
Weston Woods
Pub. Date
2000.
Language
English
Description
When her new baby brother arrives, Elizabeti, a young Tanzanian girl, longs for a baby of her own to hold and bathe and kiss and burp. One day she finds the perfect baby - a rock she names Eva - just the right size for holding and bathing and kissing and burping.
97) The Dot
Publisher
Weston Woods
Pub. Date
2004.
Language
English
Description
Vashti thinks she can't draw, but her journey of self discovery and expression is an enchanting invitation to everyone to explore his or her own creative spirit.
98) Lon Po Po
Publisher
Weston Woods
Pub. Date
2006.
Language
English
Description
In this Chinese version of the classic fairy tale, a mother leaves her three children home alone while she goes to visit their grandmother. When the children are visited by a wolf, pretending to be their Po Po, or granny, they let him in the house, but ultimately are not fooled by his deep voice and hairy face. Combining ancient Chinese panel art techniques with a contemporary palette of watercolors and pastels, this powerful story brings lessons...