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 . . .

You'll Find Me

Author: Amanda Rawson Hill
Publisher: American Psychological Association
ISBN: 1433834324
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 18

Book Description
Loss becomes remembrance in this book that offers tender ways to pay tribute to, and meaningfully incorporate, a loved one’s lost presence into present and future life experiences. Be it departed friends, family, pets, and more, memories can carry us beyond the precious moments we have together to keep the ones we loved before in mind forever. Throughout the book the omnipresent narrator encourages thoughtful reflection on the empty spaces left by the loss. The gentle scenes portrayed inspire recovery from sadness and honor those who are absent. This lyrical heartful story provides consent and gently encourage readers to move to a place of peace and acceptance despite the absence.

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.

My Family, Your Family

Author: Lisa Bullard
Publisher: Millbrook Press ™
ISBN: 1467776602
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 28

Book Description
Different can be great! Makayla is visiting friends in her neighborhood. She sees how each family is different. Some families have lots of children, but others have none. Some friends live with grandparents or have two dads or have parents who are divorced. How is her own family like the others? What makes each one great? This diverse cast allows readers to compare and contrast families in multiple ways.

Writer's Toolbox

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

Book Description
Writing.

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.