Coming Fall 2021

Stanley y su camión de bomberos

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by William Bee

It’s another busy day for Stanley’s Fire Station!

Stanley keeps his fire engine in tip-top condition. It needs to be ready for anything. It has a tall ladder, a big water tank, and a long hose. Uh-oh. The fire station has a phone call: Charlie’s barbecue is out of control. CLANG! CLANG! CLANG! Out of the way! Stanley’s on the job!

Stanley y su camión de bomberos stars all of Stanley’s friends in a brightly colored celebration of everyone’s favorite rescue vehicle. Not only is there an adorable fire truck, there’s also a ladder, hose, and extinguisher. The story is playful and fun but filled with important examples of the way firefighters help their communities. A great book for early fire safety discussions, community helper lessons, and more!

Perfect for fans of Maisy, William Bee’s beloved Stanley series features adorable hardworking hamster Stanley and his community of rodent friends as they work different jobs and help each other along the way. The sturdy padded picture book format is ideal for readers at a transitional age between board books and picture books, and the books are trusted models of basic preschool concepts such as colors and shapes, kindness and teamwork, community helpers, jobs and careers, vehicles, and daily routines.

Don’t miss any of the titles in the Stanley series!

Coming Fall 2021

Stanley y su tren

Visit the Stanley Fan Page

by William Bee

It’s another busy day on Stanley’s Train!

All aboard on Stanley’s train! Tickets ready, please.

Stanley and Charlie oil and grease the gears and shovel coal in the firebox before the train heads off on an adventure. The passengers have a beach ball, a toy boat, and an inner tube. Where could Stanley’s train be headed?

Perfect for younger fans of Thomas and Friends, Stanley’s y su tren highlights all the excitement children can have as train passengers—especially if they get to drive, have refreshments, and blow the whistle!

William Bee’s beloved Stanley series features adorable hardworking hamster Stanley and his community of rodent friends as they work different jobs and help each other along the way. The sturdy padded picture book format is ideal for readers at a transitional age between board books and picture books, and the books are trusted models of basic preschool concepts such as colors and shapes, kindness and teamwork, community helpers, jobs and careers, vehicles, and daily routines.

Don’t miss any of the titles in the Stanley series!

Sobre los anfibios

Una guía para niños

English Edition: About Amphibians

by Cathryn Sill
illustrated by John Sill

Now in Spanish, this award-winning book offers a first glimpse into the natural world of amphibians. From Cathryn and John Sill’s About… series.

“A great resource… An excellent introductory guide to amphibians; recommended for Spanish nonfiction collections for children.” —School Library Journal

Educator and author Cathryn Sill uses simple, easy-to-understand language to teach children what amphibians are, how they look, how they move, what they eat, and where they live.

Beautifully detailed, realistic paintings by noted wildlife illustrator John Sill illuminate a variety of amphibians (from frogs and toads to salamanders and more), and an afterword provides details on the animals featured, inspiring readers to learn more.

Sobre los anfibios is part of the award-winning About… series. Ideal for casual exploration as well as for early childhood and elementary science and animal life units.

Also available from Cathryn and John Sill:
About Amphibians
About Amphibians / Sobre los anfibios: A Guide for Children / Una guía para niños (English/Spanish Bilingual Edition)

About Reptiles
About Reptiles / Sobre los reptiles: A Guide for Children / Una guía para niños (English/Spanish Bilingual Edition)
Sobre los reptiles

Sobre los reptiles

Una guía para niños

English Edition: About Reptiles

by Cathryn Sill
illustrated by John Sill

Now in Spanish, this beginner’s guide offers a first glimpse into the natural world of reptiles. From the award-winning About… series team of Cathryn and John Sill.

“Well designed for classroom use, or as a browsing book for children fascinated by reptiles.” ―Booklist

Educator and author Cathryn Sill uses simple, easy-to-understand language to explain the basic characteristics of reptiles, while offering a look at the variety of animals that fall into this category.

Noted wildlife illustrator John Sill offers beautifully detailed, realistic paintings of reptiles that shine a spotlight on their features and habitats, and an afterword provides details on the animals featured.

Part of the of the award-winning About… series. Ideal for casual exploration as well as for early childhood and elementary science and animal life units.

Also available from Cathryn and John Sill:
About Amphibians
About Amphibians / Sobre los anfibios: A Guide for Children / Una guía para niños (English/Spanish Bilingual Edition)
Sobre los anfibios

About Reptiles
About Reptiles / Sobre los reptiles: A Guide for Children / Una guía para niños (English/Spanish Bilingual Edition)

Stanley el constructor

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by William Bee

Stanley the Hamster is back—in monolingual Spanish! Myrtle wants to build a new house, and Stanley obliges in this story of friendship, community, and construction work.

It’s another busy day for Stanley and friends on the construction site!

When Myrtle buys a plot of land, she asks her friend Stanley the Hamster to build her a new house. With his rodent friend Charlie, he works step by step—from clearing the site with his orange bulldozer to digging the foundation with his yellow digger to pouring the cement, laying the bricks, lifting beams with his green crane, and finally painting in Myrtle’s favorite colors. And at the end of a hard day’s work, Stanley returns home for his familiar, comforting nighttime routine: “Time for supper! Time for a bath! And time for bed!”

Stanley el constructor shows young readers—with simple steps, text, and brightly colored illustrations—how construction workers build a house. Toddlers who love equipment, tools, and vehicles won’t be disappointed!

William Bee’s beloved Stanley series—perfect for Maisy fans—features adorable hardworking hamster Stanley and his community of rodent friends as they work different jobs and help each other along the way. Ideal for readers at a transitional age between board books and picture books, the books are trusted models of basic preschool concepts such as colors and shapes, kindness and teamwork, community helpers, jobs and careers, vehicles, and daily routines.

Also available in Spanish:
Stanley y su escuela

Stanley y su escuela

Visit the Stanley Fan Page

by William Bee

Now available in monolingual Spanish, this charming book follows Stanley and his friend Hattie as they guide their young rodent friends through a typical preschool day.

In this Spanish translation of Stanley’s School, Stanley the Hamster and his friend Hattie guide their young rodent pupils through a typical day of preschool. Stanley takes roll and reads a story to students Little Woo, Sophie, and Benjamin. They engage in creative costume play and discover gardening. Stanley’s lemonade and Hattie’s lovely fruit salad are delicious snacks for lunch right before a nice nap. Things get a little messy during art time, though…uh-oh!

Stanley y su escuela invites young readers to explore everyday preschool or kindergarten activities within the framework of a simple, comfortable story. With bold, bright illustrations and adorable characters, it’s a fitting tale for little ones just starting school and establishing familiarity with a daily routine.

William Bee’s beloved Stanley series—perfect for Maisy fans—features adorable hardworking hamster Stanley and his community of rodent friends as they work different jobs and help each other along the way. Ideal for readers at a transitional age between board books and picture books, the books are trusted models of basic preschool concepts such as colors and shapes, kindness and teamwork, community helpers, jobs and careers, vehicles, and daily routines.

Also available in Spanish:
Stanley el constructor

Sobre los mamíferos

Una guía para niños

English Edition: About Mammals (Revised)

by Cathryn Sill
illustrated by John Sill

Now in Spanish! A first glimpse into the diverse natural world of mammals from Cathryn and John Sill, creators of the celebrated About… and About Habitats series.

“Pre-school and primary-grade teachers will find this an attractive choice for units on mammals.” ―Booklist

In this Spanish translation of About Mammals, former educator and author Cathryn Sill uses simple, easy-to-understand language to teach children what mammals are, what they eat, and where they live.

With beautifully detailed, realistic paintings, noted wildlife illustrator John Sill introduces readers to the huge variety of mammals, from the tiny White-footed Deermouse to the large American Bison. An afterword provides more details.

Sobre los mamíferos is part of the award-winning About… series, ideal for casual exploration as well as for early childhood and elementary studies in Spanish, science, and animal life.

Also available from Cathryn and John Sill:
About Mammals
About Mammals / Sobre los mamíferos: A Guide for Children / Una guía para niños (English/Spanish Bilingual Edition)
Curious About Mammals (from the Discovering Nature board book series)

Sobre los pájaros

Una guía para niños

English Edition: About Birds (Revised)

by Cathryn Sill
illustrated by John Sill

This beginner’s guide offers a first glimpse into the natural world of birds.

In this addition to the acclaimed About… series, educator and author Cathryn Sill uses simple, easy-to-understand language to teach children what birds are, what they do, and how they live. With beautifully detailed, realistic paintings, noted wildlife illustrator John Sill introduces readers to the diverse and natural world of birds. An afterword provides further details on the birds featured and inspires young readers to learn more.

About Amphibians/Sobre los anfibios

A Guide for Children/ Una guía para niños

English Edition: About Amphibians

Part of About…

by Cathryn Sill
illustrated by John Sill

Available in a bilingual edition, this classroom favorite is a beginner’s look at amphibians. From the creators of the award-winning About… and About Habitats series.

“A very fine easy-reading introduction to amphibians that will be savored by young viewers and teachers.” ―Kirkus Reviews

In this bilingual English/Spanish addition to the acclaimed About… series, former educator and author Cathryn Sill uses simple, easy-to-understand language to teach children what amphibians are, how they look, how they move, what they eat, and where they live. Spanish translations sit right below the English text for easy reading.

Noted wildlife illustrator John Sill offers beautifully detailed, realistic paintings to introduce readers to a variety of amphibians, from frogs and toads to salamanders and more. An afterword provides further details on the animals featured, inspiring readers to learn more.

About Amphibians / Sobre los anfibios is part of the award-winning About… series. Ideal for casual exploration as well as for early childhood and elementary Spanish lessons and science units on animals.

Also available by Cathryn and John Sill:
About Amphibians

Awards:

NSTA Recommends ―National Science Teachers Association
Great Lakes’ Great Books Award (Nominee, Grades PreK-1) ―Michigan Reading Association

Miguel y su valiente caballero

El joven Cervantes sueña a don Quijote

English Edition: Miguel’s Brave Knight

by Margarita Engle
illustrated by Raúl Colón

Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra finds refuge from his difficult childhood by imagining the adventures of a brave but clumsy knight.

This fictionalized first-person biography in verse of Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra follows the early years of the child who grows up to pen Don Quixote, the first modern novel. The son of a gambling, vagabond barber-surgeon, Miguel looks to his own imagination for an escape from his family’s troubles and finds comfort in his colorful daydreams. At a time when access to books is limited and imaginative books are considered evil, Miguel is inspired by storytellers and wandering actors who perform during festivals. He longs to tell stories of his own. When Miguel is nineteen, four of his poems are published, launching the career of one of the greatest writers in the Spanish language.

Award-winning author Margarita Engle’s distinctive picture book depiction of the childhood of the father of the modern novel, told in a series of free verse poems, is enhanced by Raúl Colón’s stunning illustrations. Back matter includes a note from both the author and illustrator as well as additional information on Cervantes and his novel Don Quixote.