Bøger af JaNay Brown-Wood

¡Perros adorables, una pizca de magia y un homenaje al aprendizaje socioemocional!Cuando Rosita y el resto de los Cachorritos Amorosos descubren que a Meiko le cuesta trabajo hacer amigos en su nueva escuela, ¡estan seguros de que pueden encontrar una solucion! Pero se necesita mas que magia para romper el hielo. ¡Si pueden ser creativos, estos caninos carinosos podrian encontrar en una nina solitaria la pareja perfecta! Los Cachorritos Amorosos estan aqui para ayudar a los ninos, con un poco de magia y mucha amabilidad, a superar algunas situaciones sociales dificiles. ¡Porque con el poder del amor todo es posible!Adorable dogs + a sprinkle of magic + a celebration of social emotional learning!When Rosie and the rest of the Love Puppies find out that Meiko is struggling to make friends at her new school, they are sure they can sniff out a solution! But it takes more than magic to break the ice. If they can be creative, these caring canines might just might find a lonely girl her paw-fect match! With a little bit of magic and a whole lot of kindness, the Love Puppies are here to help kids overcome some tough social situations. Because with the power of love, anything is paw-sible!

A clever, Black contemporary twist on Little Red Riding Hood, Mahogany embraces the beauty—and magic—of her culture to thwart the Big Bad Wolf.Mahogany is a spunky girl who loves to sew, listen to music, and wear fresh kicks. On the way to deliver homemade honey cornbread to Grandma's house, she encounters a hungry wolf. Because Mahogany is clever, she stands by a willow tree, where her long, black curly hair blends with the branches. She hides in the forest, where her ebony skin merges with the shadows. And Mahogany knows the lavender scent of her skin will mix with the smells of flowering plants, tricking any wolf nose.Ultimately, Mahogany’s Blackness, her wits, and her sewing skills all save her in this refreshing, celebratory, and innovative retelling.

Follows two children as they grow a garden from seeds. The children quickly learn that things rarely go as planned in the garden. Plants will droop without enough sun and wilt without enough water. Suddenly, "OH NO!" becomes the children's repeated refrain. Eventually, the pair come to see that nature itself provides everything a magnificent garden needs to flourish.

"Yip! Yip! Hooray! A little magic can save the day! There is a new puppy in town! A baby corgi has arrived at the Doghouse, ready to learn how to become a Love Puppy. The pups have an extra-tough mission this time-to help Samnang deal with bullies at school. With the help of their pup in training, will the Love Puppies be able to help Samnang stand up for himself and realize that tiny can also be mighty? With a little bit of magic and a whole lot of kindness, the Love Puppies are here to help kids overcome some tough social situations. Because with the power of love, anything is paw-sible!"--

Celebrate the silliness that comes with a big family in this playful read aloud about a big brother, a sleeping baby, and a very noisy family--now in paperback!Baby is finally asleep. But everyone is much too loud! Can Mom, Daddy, Grammy, Pop Pop, Shae, Dante, Rover the dog, and even the neighbor keep quiet?  Just when they think they can rest—oh no. The baby's awake. One savvy little narrator knows just the way to make his baby sister fall back asleep: by reading her a good book!A hilarious cast of characters will keep readers laughing throughout this amusing celebration of early literacy and intergenerational family relationships.

"Follow Dorothy and her dog Toto into the Emerald City with an officially licensed book based on the classic 1939 film!"--

"A jam session forms, instrument by instrument, and welcomes a child who loves dancing along"--

"Noodles is so excited for her cousin Curlicue to visit! But when duty calls, the pups have to put their fun plans on hold to help Magnolia. Her two moms are so busy taking care of Magnolia's new baby brother that she feels forgotten. Can Curlicue and the Love Puppies find a way to make sure Magnolia feels loved and included in her family again?"--Provided by publisher.

Linh searches for blueberries on her rooftop in this jubilant exploration of gardening and healthy eating, from the Where in the Garden series?Linh is having a picnic on her rooftop garden for all of her friends, and her snacks won’t be set without her blueberries. She’s searched and searched, but she has many plants on her rooftop, and Linh needs our help to identify them. What do we know about blueberries? They’re small, blue, and grow on bushes—and, just a second, is that a blueberry? No, that’s a gooseberry. Where, oh, where could those blueberries be? Can you help Linh find them in time for her picnic? The fourth title in JaNay Brown-Wood and Samara Hardy’s Where in the Garden series stars Linh, an Asian child who explores her garden with her single parent. Playful text guides young readers to hunt for visual clues and compare and contrast the unique characteristics of blueberries against gooseberries, tomatoes, bananas, and other produce that grows on Linh’s rooftop garden. Artist Samara Hardy brings this multi-layered story to life with vivid, cheerful illustrations created from layers of hand painted ink and watercolor texture. Back matter includes a scrumptious blueberry and banana pancakes recipe for little chefs to try.

"The Love Puppies are thrilled to hear that Jayden wants to enter a baking competition. But when practice ends in disaster, Clyde wonders if they'll be able to boost Jayden's confidence in times. This mission might be over before it starts if Jayden decides not to compete! How canthe pup help him see that practice makes perfect?"--

"This Little Golden Book about Simone Biles--the superstar Olympic athlete whose performance in the gymnastics arena has cemented her GOAT status--is an inspiring read-aloud for young children"--

"A mission like no other has the Love Puppies stuck. Eliana has excellent basketball skills, and Barkley knows she's talented enough to make the school team--that is, if she can figure out how to be a good teammate. How are the pups supposed to help someone who has no interest in sharing the ball, playing nice, or making friends?"--Back cover.

Linh searches for blueberries in her rooftop garden in this vibrant exploration of gardening and healthy eating, from the Where in the Garden? series.Linh is having a picnic in her rooftop garden for all of her friends, and she needs help searching for blueberries to finish preparing her dishes. What do we know about blueberries? They’re small, blue, and grow on bushes—and, just a second, is that a blueberry? No, that’s a gooseberry. Where, oh, where could those blueberries be? Can you help Linh find them in time for her picnic?The fourth title in the Where in the Garden? picture book series stars a young Asian girl who tours her rooftop garden with her mom to explore the fruits and vegetables growing there. Playful text guides young readers to hunt for visual clues and compare and contrast the unique characteristics of blueberries against peaches, strawberries, tomatoes and other produce that grows in Linh's rooftop garden.Artist Samara Hardy brings this multi-layered story to life with vivid, cheerful illustrations created from layers of hand painted ink and watercolor texture. Back matter includes a tasty blueberry and banana pancake recipe for little chefs and their adult helpers to try together.

Do you want to know a secret? You have magic in your fingertips! Use your fingers to follow a line and help it burst into color. Make magic with blooming flowers, tall mountain tops, splashing waves, and more by tracing lines with all four fingers and your thumb. Celebrate the power of creating artwork with Crayola products in this delightful and bright interactive book.

"The Love Puppies have a new mission: help Caleb find his missing pet! Noodles hopes they can come up with a paw-fect plan to bring Maximus home. Only, the furry friend is nowhere to be found! The puppies begin to wonder: will this be the first mission they fail to complete?"--Back cover.

"When Rosie and the rest of the Love Puppies find out that Meiko is struggling to make friends at her new school, they are sure they can sniff out a solution! But it takes more than magic to break the ice. If they can be creative, these caring canines might just find a lonely girl her paw-fect match"--Back cover.

"Inspire and educate your little one with a Little Golden Book biography about Harriet Tubman! It's the perfect introduction to nonfiction for preschoolers. This Little Golden Book about Harriet Tubman--a true hero who helped to free enslaved Black people as a conductor on the Underground Railroad--is an inspiring read-aloud for young children."--

Everyday heroes are always open to new experiences! The Sunshine Squad learns about trying new things.Mia is so good at basketball, but how about trying new things? Not so much. When a new girl, Amelia shows up to play, Mia sticks with the team she knows--but it turns out that Amelia has a thing or two to teach Mia. Not only is Amelia a good basketball player, she also makes crazy-cool inventions! She'll fit right in with the Sunshine Squad as their resident inventor. The back of the book includes info how children can be open to new ideas and new people.

Everyday heroes never take the easy way out! The Sunshine Squad learns about responsibility.Before he can play with his friends, Oliver has to finish his chores...but there are so many! Sunshine Squad to the rescue! His friends help him finish his homework, clean up, and make his little sister a snack, remembering some of their own jobs along the way. Turn to the back of the book for ideas to help keep track of responsibilities.

From a dedicated author of casual diversity titles, this story asks whether one big, boisterous family can stay quiet while baby sleeps!Baby is finally asleep. But everyone is much too noisy! Can Mom, Daddy, Grammy, Pop Pop, Shae, Dante, Rover the dog, and even the neighbor keep quiet? Of course Baby is eventually awakened. But one savvy little narrator knows just the way to make his baby sister fall back asleep: by reading a good book to her, of course. A hilarious cast of characters will keep readers laughing throughout this amusing celebration of early literacy and intergenerational family relationships.