Nerdy Babies are curious everything. Do you ever wonder about the ocean? Explore the underwater world of marine life on a trip to the bottom of the sea.
By Karen Katz (Margaret K. McElderry Books – 2008)
It’s counting book, and each time to open page, another baby joins one by one. 10 silly, bouncy, noisy, cuddly babies come to play all day until (yawn) bedtime. >>> Other books of Karen Kate in SHI collection.
The wordless picture book is a loving tribute to living mindfully and sustainably on our precious planet. From a tall tree growing in the forest – to the checkout counter at the grocery store – one little bag finds its way into the hands of a young boy on the eve of his first day of school. And so begins an incredible journey of a paper bag that is used and reused and reused again.
By Megan Alexander, Illustrated by Hiroe Nakata (Aladdin – 2019)
Based on the author’s sweet story of her journey with her first son. Jitters on a windy night, butterflies when the curtain rises, a flip flopping stomach from a first time school bus ride…whether you’re feeling scared, excited, or nervous there’s always time for one more squeeze, one more kiss, one more hug.>>> Hiroe Nakata also works her illustration on “Because of You”.
作者が自分の初めての息子と育んだ愛の物語を基にした絵本。風の強い夜の不安感、発表会のカーテンが上がる時の胸のトキメキ、スクールバスに初めて乗る興奮、、、怖い感情、緊張する感情、不安な感情、どのような時にも、子どもが必要としているもう一度のキスや抱擁で、その感情を受け止めてあげることは大切である。>>>同じイラストレーターの作品に“Because of you”がある。
This is the book to celebrate a newly born baby boy with full of love feeling by his parents. Swaddling a baby is just like a Burrito as wrapping tightly, and several Spanish words are added. At the end of the book, there is Glossary to translate those Spanish words into English as well as pronunciation.
By Mary Hoffman, Illustrated by Caroline Binch (Dial Books for Young Readers – 1995) Note: Published in Great Britain in 1995 as “Grace and Family”
Grace is reunited with her father she barely remembers, as he left home when she was very small. Now he lives in Africa with his new wife and children. Naturally Grace feels strange when he invites her to visit. Nana is with Grace to offer support and advice, and Papa and his new family do their best to make Grace welcome. Nana helps Grace to deal with dilemma shared by millions of children whose parent no longer live together.
By Joy Jordan-Lake, Illustrated by Sonia Sanchez (Two Lions – 2019)
“How much is the crazy-much love?” This simple question is answered as two parents recount the journey of adopting their daughter and the many milestone moments that follow. A warm, lyrical celebration of the deep love that parents hold for their children, and a comforting message for kids about how there can only be one special you.
Kid Coach’s talent as a trainer will be put to the test because he just signed Dad up for Wrestling Tournament of Champions. Dad faces off against Big Guys, Bad Guys, Bald Guys, and then he racks up win, after win and win! But as the day goes on, Kid Coach notices something. Daddy starts to dance too long, celebrate too much and rudest of all…. and then Kid Coach has to teach Dad how the true champion should be.
By Deloris Jordan with Roslyn M. Jordan, Illustrated by Kadir Nelson (Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers – 2000)
Deloris Jordan, mother of the basketball phenomenon, teams up with her daughter Roslyn to tell this heart-warming and inspirational story that only the family member could tell. It’s a tale about faith and hope and how any family working together can help a child make his or her dreams come true.
It’s Levi’s first day at a new school, and he’s scared. Papa doesn’t know what to do, so he tells Levi, “Big boys don’t cry.” But the big boys in the world outside are telling him something different…. Come with Levi as he learns by example that it’s okay to cry. A beautiful story of father and son’ s connection.
Levi が新しい学校へ始めてゆく日、彼はとっても心配であった。どういたら良いか解らない父親は、「大きくなった男の子は泣かないんだよ。」と告げた。しかし、学校へ行く途中で、様々な大人の男性達が涙を流すのに Levi は出会い、涙を流すことを恐れなくなった。父親と息子の心温まる素敵な話である。