Jamie Lee Curtis ist eine amerikanische Film- und Kinderbuchautorin. Obwohl sie anfangs als „Schrei-Königin“ für ihre frühen Horrorfilmrollen bekannt war, hat sich Curtis inzwischen ein vielfältiges Werk in zahlreichen Genres geschaffen. Ihr Buch aus dem Jahr 1998 erreichte die Bestsellerliste der New York Times. Curtis nähert sich ihrem Schreiben mit Feingefühl und Verständnis für die kindliche Perspektive.
Nova Terrel erlebt als Kind den mysteriösen Tod ihres Vaters bei einem Ölförderprojekt. Als Erwachsene entdeckt sie die dunkle Wahrheit hinter dem "Mother Nature"-Projekt, das für sauberes Wasser sorgen soll. Sie stellt sich dem Ölgiganten, während ein lange schlummernder Schrecken erwacht und droht, alles zu vernichten.
Ein witziges Bilderbuch mit skurrilen Bildern, das in Versform die Gefühle, die Hochs und Tiefs, der Kinder in ihrer Alltagswelt wiedergibt
Das kleine Mädchen kann die Geschichte von ihrer Adoption nicht oft genug hören und spielt die einzelnen Etappen immer wieder durch.
This delightful collection features four beloved titles by Jamie Lee Curtis and Laura Cornell, designed to engage children through stories, activities, and songs. Perfect for family sharing, it encourages learning and play, making it an enriching experience for young readers.
A child's emotions range from silliness to anger to excitement, coloring and changing each day.
Tell Me Again About the Night I Was Born is a special celebration of the love and joy an adopted child creates for a family. Jamie Lee Curtis and Laura Cornell, the New York Times bestselling team behind Today I Feel Silly and I’m Gonna Like Me , bring us a tender and funny picture book for every parent and child. In asking her parents to tell her again about the night of her birth, a young girl relives a cherished tale she knows by heart. Focusing on the significance of family and love, this a unique and beautiful story about adoption and the importance of a loving family. A beautiful adoption story, Tell Me Again About the Night I Was Born also speaks to the universal childhood desire to know more about the excitement, awe, love, and sleeplessness that a new baby brings to a family. Tell me again about the night I was born. Tell me again how you would adopt me and be my parents. Tell me again about the first time you held me in your arms.
Exploring the concept of humanity, this book delves into the idea of a unified human race while questioning the divisions created by culture, ethnicity, and geography. It challenges readers to consider what it means to be human and the commonalities that bind us together. Through thought-provoking discussions and insights, the author invites reflection on our shared experiences and the potential for a more inclusive understanding of human identity.
Today I Feel Silly helps children understand and appreciate their shifting moods. Relatable and funny, perfect for sharing with anyone struggling with moods. Jamie Lee Curtis's zany and touching verse, paired with Laura Cornell's whimsical and original illustrations, helps kids explore, identify, and, even have fun with their ever-changing moods. Silly, cranky, excited, or sad—everyone has moods that can change each day. And that’s okay! Follow the boisterous, bouncing protagonist as she explores her moods and how they change from day to day. From the #1 New York Times bestselling team of Jamie Lee Curtis and Laura Cornell, authors of I’m Gonna Like Me and Where Do Balloons Go?
From the #1 New York Times bestselling team of Jamie Lee Curtis and Laura Cornell, creators of Today I Feel Silly and Where Do Balloons Go?, comes I’m Gonna Like Me, a funny and moving celebration of self-esteem and loving the skin you’re in.Celebrate liking yourself! Through alternating points of view, a girl's and a boy's, Jamie Lee Curtis's triumphant text and Laura Cornell's lively artwork show kids that the key to feeling good is liking yourself because you are you.A book to rejoice in and share, I'm Gonna Like Me will have kids letting off some self-esteem in no time!
The book introduces young readers to an engaging world of vocabulary through playful illustrations and relatable scenarios. Each page features a new "big word," accompanied by a simple definition and context to help children understand and use it in everyday conversation. The emphasis on fun and creativity encourages a love for language, making it an excellent resource for parents and educators aiming to enhance children's communication skills while fostering a sense of curiosity about words.