Books with author Amanda Haley (illus.)

What stinky fun: these entertaining verses talk about smelly stuff, like onions and skunks--and good things, such as pizza and peanut butter too. From "Whoever Sau-sage a Thing?" to "Fresh Fish," it's pure aromatic amusement sure to appeal to any kid's sense of humor. Youngsters will eat up these tasty rhymes.

Do re mi—what can that be? It’s the sound of children preparing for class. Take out the violin and show the teacher what you know. Make pretty music fill the air. Bravo! Making music looks like such fun, every young reader will want to play.

"Ready, Alice?" calls her mom. "Ready, Alice?" calls her dad. "Not yet," she says, again and again. But her parents know a way to make her move more quickly on a beautiful day. A sunny story, filled with cheerful pictures.

Polly Go Lightly has an invitation for ballet-loving children: come dance! She’s the budding ballerina who’s the twirling, swirling star of her class. From pliés and jetés to pirouettes and arabesques, the movement-filled illustrations capture all Polly’s joy.

Easter means church bells ringing, eggs to dye and hunt, yummy candy in the tummy, and guests who come to share this special day. Warm and lively rhyme, as well as playful pictures by IRA Teachers’ Choice Award winner Amanda Haley, will entice kids to read about some of their favorite holiday things.

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A first word book with padded cover and labeled pictures presents familiar activities in the daily routine of babies and toddlers, including meals, play time, bath time, and bed time.

The princess has gotten paint everywhere, from her dress to her hair. What should she do? Take a bath, of course! But even a princess can’t bathe without her toys…Every child will relate to this charming story with pictures by Amanda Haley (Music Class, Ready, Alice?, and Dancing Class).

Rookie Preschool books are bursting with alliteration, repetition, and singalong fun that encourages emergent readers to participate in the storytelling. Each book includes suggested activities linked to the story and its theme.

Preschool students describe the playful activities and learning experiences they engage in at school every day, including stacking blocks, playing music, and listening to story time.

"Ready, Alice?" calls her mom. "Ready, Alice?" calls her dad. "Not yet," she says, again and again. But her parents know a way to make her move more quickly on a beautiful day. A sunny story, filled with cheerful pictures.

Readers discover 50 of the best child care tips from babysitters around the country! Both new and experienced babysitters will find these tips helpful. Full color.