Back to School Pick!

Stanley’s Library

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by William Bee

It’s another busy day at Stanley’s library, and Stanley has stocked his bookmobile with lots of great books to take to the local park.

All of Stanley’s rodent friends stop by to borrow a book that Stanley selected just for them, and later at the main branch, he hosts an out-of-this-world author visit from Agatha Mouse! The day concludes with Stanley’s comforting nighttime routine of supper, bed, and bath.

Stanley’s Library is a brightly colored salute to reading, libraries, and librarians and features all of Stanley’s friends, including Charlie, Myrtle, and Little Woo. Young readers will love Stanley’s library van, and grownups will appreciate Stanley’s community-minded approach to his work.

Perfect for fans of Maisy, William Bee’s beloved Stanley series features adorable hardworking hamster Stanley and his 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.

Coming Fall 2021

Back to School Pick!

Amara’s Farm

by JaNay Brown-Wood
illustrated by Samara Hardy

A young girl searches for pumpkins on her farm in this joyful celebration of cool-weather fruits and vegetables, from the new Where in the Garden? series.

Amara is hosting a potluck for friends on her farm, and her snacks won’t be complete without pumpkins. She’s searched and searched, but she’s grown so many plants that she needs help finding them. What do we know about pumpkins? They’re large, round, and orange—and, wait a minute, is that a pumpkin? No, that’s an apple. Where, oh, where could those pumpkins be?

Author JaNay Brown-Wood uses simple, playful text to guide young readers through Amara’s farm, exploring the unique characteristics of the apples, cauliflower, eggplant, okra, persimmons, and more that grow there.

Little gardeners will compare, contrast, and hunt for visual clues that eventually lead to the pumpkins and a fun potluck with Amara, her grandparents, and her diverse group of friends. Artist Samara Hardy brings this multi-layered story to life with vivid, cheerful illustrations created from layers of hand painted ink and watercolor texture. Back matter includes yummy molasses pumpkin bread recipe for little chefs to try.

Amara’s Farm is the first entry in the Where in the Garden? series from author JaNay Brown-Wood and illustrator Samara Hardy. Featuring a diverse cast of characters, the books explore gardening and farming during every season of the year. Perfect for early childhood and elementary education units on agriculture, farming, gardening, and healthy eating.

Coming Fall 2021

About Habitats: Tundras

Part of About Habitats

by Cathryn Sill
illustrated by John Sill

This beginner’s guide to tundras explores the unique attributes of this cold habitat, showcasing its beauty and plant and animal diversity. From Cathryn and John Sill.

Former educator and author Cathryn Sill uses simple, easy-to-understand language to teach children what tundras are, what kinds of animals and plants live there, and how certain species have adapted to the unique, harsh environment. The book covers the characteristics of Arctic, Antarctic, and alpine tundras. John Sill’s detailed, realistic paintings reflect the beauty and diversity of the habitat. A glossary and afterword provide more detail for further exploration.

Ideal for early childhood and elementary education units on biomes and environments, geography, habitats, and nature.

The award-winning About Habitats series introduces children to specific habitats and their living and nonliving components. Each book in the series provides information about the nature and characteristics of the habitat while the full-page illustrations expand on that information.

Also available by Cathryn and John Sill:
About Habitats: Deserts
About Habitats: Forests
About Habitats: Grasslands
About Habitats: Mountains About Habitats: Oceans
About Habitats: Polar Regions
About Habitats: Rivers and Streams
About Habitats: Seashores
About Habitats: Wetlands

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

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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’s Fire Engine

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by William Bee

Everyone’s favorite hard-working hamster is back—and he’s on a fire truck! Follow along as firefighter Stanley and his friends help their community with an array of emergencies.

“An adorable hamster, a fire engine, and fireworks: high preschooler appeal.” ―Kirkus Reviews

It’s another busy day at 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’s Fire Engine stars all of Stanley’s rodent 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 fire extinguisher. The story is playful and fun and filled with important examples of the way firefighters help their communities. A great book for fire safety units, 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.

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