Janay Brown-Wood Livres

Help your little one dream big with a Little Golden Book biography about Olympic medalist and world-champion gymnast Simone Biles! Little Golden Book biographies are the perfect introduction to nonfiction for preschoolers. 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. Look for Little Golden Book biographies about these other inspiring people: Lucille Ball Barack Obama Sonia Sotomayor Dolly Parton Kamala Harris Misty Copeland Betty White Jackie Robinson Martin Luther King Jr. Carol Burnett Willie Nelson Beyoncé Harry Belafonte Bob Ross Dwayne Johnson Taylor Swift Julie Andrews Iris Apfel Tony Bennett

Inspire and educate your little one with a Little Golden Book biography about Harriet Tubman! It's the perfect introduction to nonfiction for young readers—as well as fans of all ages!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.Look for more Little Golden Book • Barack Obama• Ruth Bader Ginsburg• Joe Biden• Kamala Harris• Sonia Sotomayor• Dr. Fauci

The story revolves around Jayden's desire to enter a baking competition, but his initial practice session ends in chaos, leading to doubts about his abilities. Clyde and the Love Puppies are determined to help Jayden regain his confidence and realize that perseverance is key to success. Their mission focuses on encouraging teamwork and resilience, emphasizing the importance of learning from mistakes in order to achieve one's goals.

Chicago Public Library’s 2017 Best of the Best Books selection "A fine addition to book collections about families, food, counting, and joyous gatherings" — The Horn Book This sweet, rhyming counting book introduces young readers to numbers one through fifteen as Grandma’s family and friends fill her tiny house on Brown Street. Neighbors, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and grandkids crowd into the house and pile it high with treats for a family feast. But when the walls begin to bulge and nobody has space enough to eat, one clever grandchild knows exactly what to do.

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.

In this heartwarming adventure, the Love Puppies embark on a mission to help Caleb locate his missing pet, Maximus. With determination and teamwork, Noodles and the gang brainstorm ideas to bring their furry friend back home. However, as they search, doubts arise about their ability to succeed. This story explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and perseverance in the face of challenges, making it a delightful read for young animal lovers.

Adorable dogs + a sprinkle of magic + a celebration of social emotional learning! Yip! Yip! Hooray! A little magic can save the day! 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? With a little bit of magic and a whole lot of kindness, the Love Puppies will have to work hard to figure out how to really help Eliana. Anything is paw-sible with the power of love!

"Mia is good at basketball and sticks to playing it even when her friends in the Sunshine Squad like to do other activities; trying new things makes Mia feel anxious about failing-that is, until Lily moves in and inspires Mia to go outside her comfort zone" --Provided by publisher

Amara embarks on a quest to find the pumpkins on her farm, surrounded by a variety of plants. The story highlights her adventure and connection to nature as she explores her surroundings in search of the perfect pumpkins, emphasizing themes of discovery and the joys of farming.

Adorable dogs + a sprinkle of magic + a celebration of social emotional learning! Yip! Yip! Hooray! A little magic can save the day! 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!

Celebrate diversity, math, and the power of storytelling! Tyson is the youngest-smaller than his four older brothers and always trying to keep up. But when the family's pet gerbil, Swish, goes missing, it's Tyson to the rescue! Tyson uses his knowledge of doubles, triples, and sizes to figure out a clever way to reach his beloved pet. A playful exploration of proportional thinking, featuring an author letter about the ubiquitous nature of math. Storytelling Math celebrates children using math in their daily adventures as they play, build, and discover the world around them. Joyful stories and hands-on activities make it easy for kids and their grown-ups to explore everyday math together. Developed in collaboration with math experts at STEM education non-profit TERC, under a grant from the Heising-Simons Foundation.

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.

Chicken Soup for the Soul Babies combines sweet stories with humorous lessons to bring out little one's best behavior!Jaguar likes to go fast, but Sloth likes to go slow; Jaguar and Sloth both try out each other's speeds, and learn something new about themselves and one another.We accept one another's differences when we understand that we come from different walks of life, and some walks are just slower than others.

Lustrous illustrations and a rhythmic text featuring a cumulative list of sounds bring to life the thrill of an impromptu jam session and the joy of making music together.

"An official adaptation of the 1939 classic The Wizard of Oz film"--

Chicken Soup for the Soul Babies combines sweet stories with humorous lessons to bring out little one's best behavior!Two baby penguins fight and fuss over the iceberg slide, and then try sharing by taking turns. Can they figure out how to share a cuddle with Daddy, too?

The story follows Miguel as he embarks on a quest for sunflowers to bring to his community garden party. This vibrant narrative delves into themes of gardening and healthy eating, showcasing the importance of community and the joy of cultivating plants. Through Miguel's journey, readers are invited to explore the beauty of diverse gardening practices and the connection between nature and nourishment.

Logan searches for carrots in his greenhouse in this vibrant exploration of gardening and healthy eating, from the Where in the Garden? series. Logan is organizing a pet playdate at his greenhouse for all of his friends, and his treats won’t be the same without his carrots. He’s searched and searched, but his greenhouse if filled with plenty of plants and Logan needs our help to identify them. What do we know about carrots? They’re long, orange, and have bushy leaves at the top—and, wait a moment, is that a carrot? No, that’s a turnip. Where, oh, where could those carrots be? Can you help Logan find them in time for his playdate? The third title in JaNay Brown-Wood and Samara Hardy’s Where in the Garden? series stars Logan, a young boy who uses a wheelchair and accessible tools while gardening in his greenhouse. Playful text guides young readers to hunt for visual clues and compare and contrast the unique characteristics of carrots against sweet potatoes, leeks, turnips, and other produce that grows in Logan’s greenhouse. 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 delicious winter carrot soup for little chefs to try.

Two children learn the ins and outs of growing a garden from seeds. Through rhythmic storytelling, award-winning author and poet JaNay Brown-Wood follows two children as they grow a garden from seeds. Told as a cumulative tale, similar to “The House That Jack Built,” the story starts promisingly: “Here are the seeds that we will sow to help our garden grow.” But as time passes, the children learn that things rarely go as planned in the garden. Do they — and Mother Nature — have what it takes to turn things around? This perfectly delightful story is sure to plant a smile on readers’ faces!

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.

A clever, Black contemporary twist on Little Red Riding Hood, Mahogany embraces the beauty—and magic—within herself 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.

This engaging activity book promotes family bonding through hands-on learning experiences that encompass science, crafts, and nature. Designed for children, it encourages creativity and exploration, making it a perfect resource for families looking to combine fun with educational activities.

Siblings embark on a delightful quest to find the ideal birthday gift for their grandmother, expressed through charming rhymes. Their adventure highlights the themes of love, family, and the joy of giving, making it a heartwarming story for young readers.