Show Me a Story

Author: Emily K. Neuburger
Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC
ISBN: 1603428976
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 153

Book Description
Encouraging children to let their imagination run wild, Emily K. Neubinger offers 40 inventive projects and activities that will inspire kids ages 5 to 12 to express themselves through storytelling. Younger children will love making story stones and a storytelling jar, while older kids will open up and thrive as they embark on guided story walks and inspiring journaling exercises. Sparking creativity while developing a child’s love of language, Show Me a Story will kindle a lifelong passion for both writing and telling original stories.

Show Me a Story!

Author: Leonard S. Marcus
Publisher: Candlewick Press
ISBN: 076366720X
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 349

Book Description
“Will inspire, inform, and delight those of any age who areengaged in—or by—the arts.” — The Horn Book Renowned children’s literature authority Leonard S. Marcus speaks with twenty-one of the world’s most celebrated illustrators of picture books, asking about their childhood, their inspiration, their creative choices, and more. Amplifying these richly entertaining and thought-provoking conversations are eighty-eight full- color plates revealing each illustrator’s artistic process in fascinating, behind- the-scenes detail. This inspiring collection confirms that picture books matter because they make a difference in our children’s lives.

Show Me a Story

Author: Nancy Loewen
Publisher: Capstone Classroom
ISBN: 1404853421
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33

Book Description
Explains how to write a children's picture book, using the fictional story Webster's wish as an example. In the story, Webster, a goose who knows the alphabet, is tired of flying in V formation and tries to get the other geese to fly in the shape of another letter.

Tell Me a Story, Mummy

Author: Carl Norac
Publisher: MacMillan UK
ISBN: 9781405021876
Category : Bedtime
Languages : en
Pages : 32

Book Description
It's bedtime on the farmyard, but Salsa the little goat can't sleep. She tries everything until, finally, she asks Mummy to tell her a story. But tonight even Mummy's stories don't work, and in the end it's Salsa's own sweet story which sends her into a peaceful, dreamy sleep . . .

How I Met My Monster

Author: Amanda Noll
Publisher: Flashlight Press
ISBN: 1947277111
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40

Book Description
One night, when Ethan reaches under his bed for a toy truck, he finds this note instead: "Monsters! Meet here for final test." Ethan is sure his parents are trying to trick him into staying under the covers, until he sees five colorful sets of eyes blinking at him from beneath the bed. Soon, a colorful parade of quirky, squeaky little monsters compete to become Ethan's monster. But only the little green monster, Gabe, has the perfect blend of stomach-rumbling and snorting needed to get Ethan into bed and keep him there so he falls asleep—which as everyone knows, is the real reason for monsters under beds. With its perfect balance of giggles and shivers, this silly-spooky prequel to the award-winning I Need My Monster and Hey, That's MY Monster! will keep young readers entertained.

Be Kind

Author: Pat Zietlow Miller
Publisher:
ISBN: 1626723214
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 37

Book Description
A thoughtful picture book illustrating the power of small acts of kindness, from the award-winning author of Sophie's Squash.

Writer's Toolbox

Author: Nancy Loewen
Publisher: Capstone Classroom
ISBN: 1404859055
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 193

Book Description
Writing.

Snappsy the Alligator (Did Not Ask to Be in This Book)

Author: Julie Falatko
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0698154940
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 44

Book Description
Snappsy the alligator is having a normal day when a pesky narrator steps in to spice up the story. Is Snappsy reading a book ... or is he making CRAFTY plans? Is Snappsy on his way to the grocery store ... or is he PROWLING the forest for defenseless birds and fuzzy bunnies? Is Snappsy innocently shopping for a party ... or is he OBSESSED with snack foods that start with the letter P? What's the truth? Snappsy the Alligator (Did Not Ask to Be in This Book) is an irreverent look at storytelling, friendship, and creative differences, perfect for fans of Mo Willems.

Tell Me the Story

Author: Max Lucado
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781433547447
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Short stories present the messages of creation, the fall, redemption, forgiveness, spiritual warfare, and other Scriptural passages; and can be used by adults to bring Christian fundamentals alive for their children.

Give Me Some Space!

Author: Philip Bunting
Publisher: Scholastic Paperbacks
ISBN: 9781338772753
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32

Book Description
One girl's mission to find life in space leads to an out-of-this-world adventure perfect for the astronaut-in-training in your life. Una loves imagining a life in space. Life on Earth is just so-so. But how will she get there? Can she complete her mission to discover life in space? Oh! And did she remember to feed her goldfish? From award-winning creator Philip Bunting, Give Me Some Space is a delightful story that expertly merges nonfiction facts with imaginative play. Readers will love blasting off with Una, and learning along the way!