Melissa Sweet ist eine Autorin, deren Werke von skurrilen Aquarellen leben, die oft durch Collagekunst ergänzt werden. Sie integriert gefundene Objekte und Details, die eine Geschichte bereichern. Ihre Arbeit für Kinder ist inspiriert vom täglichen Leben und einer aufmerksamen Beobachtung der Welt, was sich in ihrem Lebensmotto widerspiegelt: „Aufmerksam sein, das ist unsere endlose und richtige Arbeit.“
Acclaimed writer Joan Holub and Caldecott Honoree Melissa Sweet team up in this hilarious and exuberant retelling of Little Red Riding Hood , in which a brave, little red pencil finds her way through the many perils of writing a story, faces a ravenous pencil sharpener (the Wolf 3000)... and saves the day.
In 1934, Ruth Harkness had never seen a panda bear. Not many people in the world had. But soon the young Mrs. Harkness would inherit an expedition from her explorer husband: the hunt for a panda. She knew that bringing back a panda would be hard. Impossible, even. But she intended to try. So she went to China, where she found a guide, built traps, gathered supplies, and had explorers' clothes made—unheard of for a woman in those days. Then she set out up the Yangtze River and into the wilderness. What she discovered would awe America: an adorable baby panda she named Su Lin, which means "a little bit of something very cute." With breathtaking illustrations from Caldecott Honor artist Melissa Sweet, this little-known true story shares the tale of an adventurous woman who was bold and brave—and the unforgettable journey that helped shape American attitudes toward wildlife.
A Sibert Medal-winning picture book biography and perfect Thanksgiving Day read about the invention of the first balloons for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade! From Caldecott honor artist Melissa Sweet.
Every day we make decisions about our health - some big and some small. What we eat, how we live and even where we live can affect our health. But how can we be sure that the advice we are given about these important matters is right for us? This book will provide you with the right tools for assessing health advice.
As Little Kangaroo imagines becoming a tree, a house, a book, a teddy bear, and more, Mama tells how she will continue to love and care for her "little one."
Best friends Angel and Chloe spend the passing seasons enjoying the outdoors and trying to avoid the obnoxious Rupert Raguso--until Angel goes away for two weeks and Chloe needs someone to play with.
Pinky and Rex concoct the perfect trick to get even with the nasty old lady across the street--until Pinky senses how sad and lonely she really is. Full color.
When Rex attends a wedding, that gives Pinky an idea. If he and Rex get married, they'll never be apart again! Full color.
