Linda Ashman

Told in two voices, this sweet rhyming friendship story follows two children as they try to discover what they have in common.

"Step right up, animal lovers! It's your turn to judge in this poetic competition of superlative animal abilities. Structured as a guessing game competition, and told through deftly crafted persona poems, the book celebrates animals' standout qualities, from the biggest (blue whale) to the smallest (shrew), with all the favorite creatures (speedy cheetahs, long-necked giraffes) plus some less common animals with equally amazing abilities (long-lived...

Illustrations and easy-to-read, rhyming text show how to give a friendly welcome at school, in the neighborhood, or at home.

En medio de una ajetreada mudanza, ¡Elefanta se cuela en la casa! Nadie se da cuenta, a excepción de una pequeña niña que acoge con cariño a sunueva amiga. Los distraídos adultos no prestan atención cuando les cuenta sobre su invitada, y la confunden con la hija de los vecinos... Ele... ¿quién? Elefanta. Un pequeño y divertido malentendido. La niña y Elefanta ayudan en casa, juegan, hacen una fiesta y se empapan juntas... hasta que llega...

Acclaimed author Linda Ashman gives new meaning to a familiar idea in this tale about intense feelings, compassion, conflict, and resolution. Gentle, clever rhymes illustrate the unpredictable emotions of childhood and show readers a smart way to deal with these feelings. A frustrating day may feel overwhelming, but everyone wins with Peace, Baby!

A young boy meets many friendly sea animals as he travels underwater in his bright orange submarine.

"Abby is anxious to host the perfect tea party for a friend she idolizes, but life serves up a sweet taste of the fun to be had when perfection is off the table. Have you met Phoebe--Miss Phoebe Dupree? Phoebe's as perfect as perfect can be. To Abby, her friend Phoebe can do no wrong. Phoebe is speedy. Phoebe is smart. She's equally brilliant at science and art. So when the budding hostess invites Phoebe over for a tea party, everything from the sugary...

"Whether spending time with Papa, singing songs with Grandma, playing games with Lucy, or racing with Charlie, toddler Henry wears his family out until bedtime, when Mama is the one who wants more" --

"It's moving day-and look who showed up alongside all the boxes and suitcases; a baby elephant! But when a little girl tries to alert her family to their unusual guest, the distracted grown-ups just say, "Ella who?" As the girl and her new playmate make the best of a peculiar situation, a sweet friendship blossoms." -- Dust jacket.

Bedtime becomes a jungle safari until the Big Safari Ranger brings it to a halt.