Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen ist eine preisgekrönte Kinderbuchautorin, die sich dafür einsetzt, Kindern zu helfen, ihre eigene Stimme zu finden. Sie glaubt, dass jeder Mensch, unabhängig vom Alter, eine fesselnde Geschichte zu erzählen hat, und betont, dass 'jedes Buch eine Autobiografie ist'. Bardhan-Quallen inspiriert junge Leser durch ihre fesselnden Werke und Schulbesuche, ihre eigenen Erzählungen zu entdecken und auszudrücken.
In a vibrant tale, six lively cats team up with their small rat companions to construct a house. This charming story highlights themes of friendship, teamwork, and creativity as the unlikely group collaborates to achieve their goal. The colorful illustrations and engaging narrative make it a delightful read for children, emphasizing the joy of working together despite differences.
Set against the backdrop of the summer Olympics, Kittentail Cove is buzzing with excitement as a local hero hosts a field day at Sea School. Best friends Coral, Shelly, and Angel eagerly participate in various sports. However, when Coral earns a spot on the swim-nastics team while her friends do not, she faces the challenge of overcoming her fears and learning to collaborate with her new teammates to achieve victory. Themes of friendship, teamwork, and personal growth are central to this engaging story.
In a whimsical showdown, Cake and Pie engage in a friendly rivalry to claim the title of the favorite dessert. Their competition showcases their unique qualities and flavors, inviting readers to enjoy a delightful exploration of culinary preferences. As they navigate challenges and showcase their strengths, the story highlights themes of friendship, rivalry, and the joy of desserts.
Chapter book readers' favorite kitten mermaids learn all about voting during a contest in this 14th book in the series that will have readers paw-sitively hooked from page one!There's a contest happening at Kittentail Cove Library! Only one lucky purrmaid will have their poster displayed in the brand new reading room, and Angel is excited to help count the votes! All the art is amazing...but Angel really wants her friend Coral to win. When she finds some ballots that weren’t counted, Angel isn’t sure what to do. Is the contest ruined? Or is there a surprise in store?Don’t miss any of the purrmaids’ adventures, including The Scaredy Cat , Search for the Mermicorn , Party Animals , and more!
Lonely Platypus tries looking for animals to play with, but he cannot find where he belongs until he happens upon the seashore.
The purrmaids are taking a trip to Flamingo Island! The adorable mermaid-kittens in this chapter book series will have readers paw-sitively hooked from page one!Shelly’s parents visit Flamingo Island to collect shrimp for their restaurant—and this time, Shelly gets to go! Even better, her best friends, Angel and Coral, are coming, too! Shelly can’t wait to see the flamingos and find a keepsake to bring back home. But when she accidentally takes something she shouldn’t, the purrmaids have to figure out how to make things right!Don’t miss any of the purrmaids’ adventures, including The Scaredy Cat , Search for the Mermicorn , Party Animals , and more!
Roxie the pug lives a life of luxury, but after getting accidentally locked outside, she finds her grit and figures out how to get back in, soon dreaming of further adventures with her newly found confidence.
A moving and inspiring nonfiction picture book about Jackie Robinson's court martial trial--an important lesser-known moment in his lifetime of fighting prejudice with strength and grace. Students who have been introduced to this American hero from such books as Brad Meltzer's I Am Jackie Robinson can take a deeper look at a key event in his life with The United States v. Jackie Robinson
Chapter book readers' favorite kitten mermaids are back in their second holiday title -- it's time to celebrate Paw-loween! In Kittentail Cove, Paw-loween is a super fun holiday! Shelly, Coral, and Angel can't wait to decorate jelly-o-lanterns, dress up in costumes, and go to the Paw-loween festival! But Coral is a little nervous about the Haunted House. Can this scaredy cat learn to be brave so she can see her purr-fect pumpkin on display in the house? Maybe with a little help from her friends! This Halloween-themed adventure offers just the right amount of spooky fun for chapter book readers!
Chapter book readers' favorite kitten mermaids can't wait to celebrate a birthday with their unicorn mermaid friends and a very special guest...a manatee! It's Angel's birthday and she can't wait to celebrate with her purrmaid and mermicorn best friends! But the girls don't seem very excited to celebrate with her. They keep sneaking off to be alone. Angry and hurt, Angel swims out in the ocean by herself and finds Minnie -- a manatee who needs help! Can the girls all work together to save Minnie? Or are Angel's friends too busy with their secret plans? The adorable mermaid-kittens in this chapter book series will have readers paw-sitively hooked from page one!