When her grandma asks her about school, a girl draws a class portrait, adding details that show what makes each person special. Includes author's note abou making pictures using objects.
Inspired by such art masters as Edgar Degas, Henri Matisse, and Jackson Pollock, Nancy, who likes to use fancy words, dons her beret to create her own fabulous artwork.
Hassan, newly-arrived in the United States and feeling homesick, paints a picture at school that shows his old home in Somalia as well as the reason his family had to leave.
"From a crescent moon to a square garden to an octagonal fountain, this breathtaking picture book celebrates the shapes--and traditions--of the Muslim world" -- Page [4] of cover.
"Children discover a world of shapes all around them. Many of the featured objects are Latino in origin, and all are universal in appeal. A short glossary explains the cultural significance of the objects featured in the book"--Provided by publisher.
"Friends shape who we are. They make us laugh. They fill us with fun. They stand by us during life's up and downs. And even when we disagree with our friends, if they're tried-and-true, they don't stay bent out of shape for long. That's the beauty of a good buddy. 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."--Amazon.com.
When his friend Circle asks him to do her portrait after praising him as a sculptor and genius, Square struggles to carve her likeness from a stone block.
"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces yellow animals to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--
"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces orange animals to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--
"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces white animals to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--
Meerkats cleaning, washing. Woooo! Slipping, sliding, swimming too. Follow Meerkat Red into the burrow and join all the colourful meerkat friends for one big crazy bathtime! But who makes the biggest MEERKAT SPLASH?
"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces blue animals to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--
"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces red animals to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--