This picture book vibrantly illustrates the wide range of moods we all experience. For young children first beginning to read, this book will inspire kids to discuss their multitude of feelings in a kid-friendly, accessible format, told through Todd Parr’s trademark bold, bright colors and silly scenes. >>> Todd Parr’s books in SHI collection.
This Thankful Book celebrates all the little things children can give thanks for. From everyday activities like reading and bath time to big family meals together and special alone time between parent and child, Todd inspires readers to remember all of life’s special moments. >>> Todd Parr’s books in SHI collection.
Sometimes it’s hard to stay positive. Like when you live in an old school bus instead of a normal house…Or when you have mostly just bread and ketchup to eat…And especially when you have to go to a new school where all the other kids already have friends. But the sweet and imaginative boy in this book discovers that he has a tremendous talent he can use : He knows how to look on the bright side! And when he does, he can accomplish just about anything. >>> Based on the author’s own experience when he was a young boy.
When two boys draw their own lines and realize they can connect them- magic happens! But then misstep causes their lines to get crossed. Push! Pull! Tug! Yank! Soon their line unravels into a tug-of-war. With a growing rift between them, will the boys ever find a way to come together again? Acclaimed author/illustrator Kathryn Otoshi pairs black-and-white illustrations with thoughtful splashes of color to create a powerful, multilayered statement about friendship, boundaries, and healing after conflict. This picture book has no words, but tells a lot.
These things may look little: a fish, an idea, a snowflake. But what if that little fish was also brave? And that little idea was fantastic? And that little snowflake tlurned out to be unique in all the world? Bright, warm and endlessly inviting, the art and die-cut holes on each page will make you think twice about LITTLE means. >>> LeUyen Pham’s books in SHI collection.
By Jef Aerts, Illustrated by Sanne te Loo, Translated by Polly Lawson (First published in Dutch in 2017. First published in English by Floris Books in 2019)
Adin and Dina are best friends. They laugh and play together planting cherry pits all around their village. Then Adin moves away to the city. Will Adin and Dina’s friendship survive the new distance between them? When Dina visits Adin in the town, Adin shows Dina to throw paper planes filled with cherry pits from the balcony of his apartment building. And then Dina starts to plant cherry pits again, even under the cold wind. This lyrical picture book with beautiful illustrations is a kind of modern fair tale of resilient friendship and the nature’s power, and the touching story shows the warmness of friendship as well as the magic of nature.
Is school only one place? Are there other classrooms? Different teachers? New lessons? In this charming, thoughtful picture book, author-illustrator Ellie Peterson explores learning, adventure, and the thousands of things you can discover outside a classroom – about the world, about your family, and about yourself. Because school is truly wherever you are.
Sophia loves finding fussils and digging up dinosaur bones. But she doesn’t love the way all the grown-ups just want her to smile. What does smiling have to do with the very serious business of being a scientist?! She’ll smile when she has something to smile about! In this book, a young girl shows that being strong, and smart, and really good at what she does is more than enough-and if she smiles, it’s because she wants to! >>> In the last pages, found some explanation of words related with Sophia’s world and the paleontologist’s took kit.
Sometimes today stretches way too looooong. Sometimes today passes in a too-fast flash. But a favorite today can last. It’s up to you to freeze the now and keep it – in your mind, in your heart, always. >>> On the last pages, found helpful instructions about mindfulness. >>>> Stephanie Graegin’s books in SHI collection.
Two girls – one from a city who lives with her mom, and one who lives by the beach with her dads and brother – come together at a lantern festival in a beautiful story of how we are all one, whether near or far, friend or newcomer. This book is about celebration of community, friendship, and the natural world features poetic, lyrical text paired with a vibrant visual tale of two characters, each illustrated by a different artist. >>> Niña Mata’s books in SHI collection.
近くでも遠くでもどこでも、友人でも新しく来た人でも、どのように皆が繋がっているかを語りながら、街に母親と住んでいる少女と、海辺に弟と二人の父親と住んでいる少女がランタンフェスティバルで出会い、一緒に過ごす。この絵本は、詩的で抒情的な言葉と生き生きとしたイラストが見事に織りなしコミュニティーと友情と自然界を賛美しており、主役の二人の少女は異なるイラストレーターによって描かれている。＞＞＞SHIのコレクションにあるNiña Mata の作品。
