Bruce Degen ist vor allem als Illustrator der beliebten Magic School Bus-Reihe bekannt. Seine eigenen Bücher, wie Jamberry, zeichnen sich durch einen verspielten Ansatz im Geschichtenerzählen und in der Illustration aus, wobei er Humor und Freude in den Vordergrund stellt. Er erkannte, dass seine Lebensaufgabe darin besteht, Kunst zu schaffen, die bei Kindern Gelächter und Vergnügen hervorruft. Seine vielfältigen künstlerischen Erfahrungen spiegeln sich in seiner Fähigkeit wider, visuellen Humor und Wärme in die Welt der Kinderliteratur zu bringen.
To celebrate its 20th anniversary, Scholastic is re-releasing the ten original Magic School Bus titles in paperback. With updated scientific information, the bestselling science series ever is back!When Ms. Frizzle drives the Magic School Bus full speed ahead into the ocean, the class takes a submarine expedition that's anything but ordinary. With a well-meaning lifeguard in tow, the class takes a deep breath and learns about hot water vents, coral reefs, plant and animal life on the ocean floor, and more!
Hat and boot in hand, a boy and a bear set off on a delicious and raucous romp through Berryland. They frolic in strawberry fields forever, rumble and ramble in blackberry brambles, and topple their canoeberry with blueberries. Silly rhymes and a musical beat practically beg to be read aloud, preferably accompanied by dancing. New readers will giggle as they follow the fruit-frenzied pals on their berry adventures. Jamberry builds quickly in intensity and complexity, starting with "One berry, Two berry, Pick me a blueberry," and working up to "Raspberry, Jazzberry, Razzmatazzberry, Berryband, Merryband, Jamming in Berryland." Children will love discovering the subtle touches in Bruce Degen's illustrations: a frog climbing out of a hat, crackers and butter instead of lily pads, and a sign by the raspberry skating rink imploring skaters not to pick the jelly rolls planted nearby. Every character seems giddy with well-fed joy in this veritable jamboree of flavorful fun. Jamberry is a book best enjoyed on a gloomy day with a dollop of vanilla ice cream. (Baby to Preschool) --Emilie Coulter
In this Level D book, Bunny and Red embark on a journey that teaches them the importance of forgiveness. Aimed at kindergarten readers, the story highlights their experiences and growth as they navigate their friendship, illustrating how resolving conflicts can strengthen bonds.
The story explores the contrasting interests of Nate, who loves skateboarding, and Kate, who enjoys making hats. Their initial conflict arises when Nate dismisses Kate's hat, leading to hurt feelings on both sides. As Nate reflects on his behavior after getting hurt, he reaches out to Kate, acknowledging their mutual shortcomings. This heartfelt narrative emphasizes the importance of respect and open-mindedness in friendships, illustrating how embracing differences can lead to new shared experiences, such as skating and wearing hats together.
