Everyone has a name. Every name is special. But not everyone loves their name. In this story, a young girl is not too happy about her name. It’s super long, Kaveri Thanjavur Jayalakshmi Ganesan, so she just wants to be called “Kav.” But as she and her grandmother take a journey to India’s Pushkaram Festival, Kav learns about her name’s many inspirations and meanings. She begins to understand there’s more to a name than just something to call yourself. There’s power, love, and real meaning wrapped up in every person’s name.
Kaveri Thanjavur Jayalakshmi Ganesan doesn't think there is anything special about her very long name - in fact, she would prefer to be called "Kav." But Paati reminds Kaveri that her name was inspired by her family's heritage, where she was born, and the powerful river they journey across for the Pushkaram Festival. Along the way, Kaveri's eyes and heart are opened to the beauty and magic her name holds.
Through Suma Subramaniam's lyrical and tender writing and Tara Anand's radiant illustrations, My Name Is Long as a River offers messages of cultural pride,…
Have you ever used your hands to make a shadow in the shape of a monster? When we do this, in a way, we are talking with our hands. In this story, neighbors Milo and Mel talk across their yards through their bedroom windows—talking with their hands! Milo is scared of a monster under the bed so Mel suggests shaping their hands into shadows that will scare the monster back. It’s a fun and effective way to quell a youngster’s fear of the dark—and there;s a twist. The hand gestures used by these two pals are none other than the complete natural language of American Sign Language (ASL). This story has a lot love and learning packed into a sweet, fun read aloud.
Two best friends use rhyming ASL to help vanquish their fear of the monster under the bed in this fun, interactive bedtime readaloud.
When nighttime comes, Milo has a problem-he's convinced there's a monster under his bed! Luckily, his best friend Mel knows just what to do-scare the monster more than the monster scares you! So using shadow puppets on the wall, Mel and Milo make monster hands that roar, chomp and even laugh to scare the monster away. But uh oh! What if the monster thinks this is funny! This is NOT funny! Milo has an idea to show…
This heartfelt read aloud affirms the love between the generations with a charming list of endearments from caregiver to youngster. Gardens, forests, meadows, rivers, starry skies… this book carries the readers to places full of wonder and love. Charming and deceptively simple: reading this story introduces children to metaphor and simile, onomatopoeia and the power of rhyme. Invite your favorite toddlers to snuggle up in your lap and absorb sights and sounds that seem to shimmer with love.
Weaving together the wonders of nature and a parent's devotion in one glorious day of outdoor exploration, this picture book is a beautiful, unforgettable ode to the bond between caregiver and child.
Busy birdsong, breaking dawn, melodies above the lawn. Fly right over here to me. Y ou'll always be my chickadee.
With lyrical, rhyming text by author Kate Hosford and gorgeous illustrations by artist Sarah Gonzales, this gentle book shows that there are as many ways to say I love you as there are special moments to be shared together. A restful bedtime book, a cherished read-aloud, and a…
What is special about grandmothers? Maybe it's the small everyday joys of being together: baking cookies, going to the zoo, even doing laundry, walking in the rain … or reading books together! Not only is time spent with gram special—it’s also pretty rare! Did you know humans are among a small group of animals that enjoy grandmas and multigenerational family life? In fact, scientists who study human evolution have determined that, thanks to grandmothers, our human species was able to develop large brains, form social groups, and live long lives. This book is a heartfelt and lyrical story -- and also a STEM book. The charming illustrated by Kat Bourek pay tribute to today’s grandmas as well as those ancient grandmothers who allowed us to develop advanced human traits.
