Books with author Bonnie Ferrante

Are you an avid reader? Do you think you know books? Try to find all the fabulous books represented in Pirate Smells. And also...1. Read the story. Enjoy Pirate’s adventures and the child’s imaginings,2. Before reading the answer, try to guess the source of the smell from the close-up pictures that represent Pirate’s viewpoint.3. Write and draw your answer to the question about Pirate’s last adventure. 4. At the back of the book, you will find a list of well-known books, classic and recent. Look for images or words on the cloud-framed pages of this story that remind you of the books listed. Write down the page number of any you find.5. Find 68 gingerbread men.6. Read the books listed. They're great!

Gordon Korman on The Amida Tree “…This piece works so well… There’s beauty in the simplicity of its telling, and the communication between the woman and the tree is hauntingly believable.”The Amida Tree is this generation's tree. It will appeal to parents interested in a sustainable environment, healthy emotional bonds, a balanced life, and ethical living.2013 Preditors and Editors Reader's Poll: Second Place Year's Best Children's Book. Gittle List Top Ten Indie Children's Picture Book 2015 - Third Place Winner. SILVER Medal Winner 2016 Mom's Chioce Awards

PARENTS: This book is written for kids who don't like to sit still and just listen. It employs multiple learning styles to teach the alphabet, initial consonants and verbs. Kids will touch, move, repeat, play-act, and observe using rhythm and rhyme. It can be read as prose or chanted to the rhythm of the military cadence of "I Don't Know But I've Been Told." Don't be surprised if you hear your children chanting their favorite parts independently. KEEP IT FUN AND ACTIVE and they will come back for more. TEACHERS: Project this onto your smart board and use it for your exercise break! Learning while moving is a double-header. Children of a variety of backgrounds and abilities are included. To reach more students, music, drama, movement, rhyme, rhythm, pictures, and text are used.

Gordon Korman number one New York Times Best Selling author, who has sold more than 17 million books, on The Amida Tree "This piece works so well… There’s beauty in the simplicity of its telling, and the communication between the woman and the tree is hauntingly believable." The Amida Tree is this generation's tree. It will appeal to parents interested in a sustainable environment, healthy emotional bonds, a balanced life, and ethical living. It empowers girls by encouraging interest in science and education. The story shows how it possible to live happily in harmony with nature. By breaking free of habit and thinking creatively, children can forge a healthier, brighter future for themselves and all living creatures. Gittle List Top Ten Indie Children's Picture Books 2015. SILVER Medal Mom's Choice Awards 2016. View the trailer here https://youtu.be/C9g9bwATHKc

In a world where eye color may determine your future, Leya is born with one green and one blue eye. Will this diminish her potential or provide the exceptional opportunity to become a Double Vision Mistress? Even if she fulfills her gifts, Leya must learn to control her impulsiveness and quick temper or she will be stripped of her powers in a painful and crippling ritual. Unfortunately, Zendra, a devious Novice knows exactly how to raise Leya's anger. But the Mistresses, struggling with significant problems of their own, seem blind to Leya's dilemma. How much should she risk in pursuit of power, prestige, and wealth?For ten reviews of the first edition, go here.http://amzn.to/1JiqmDY

Monkey is excited to learn that today is the 100th day of school. Just as he begins to feel overwhelmed, the teacher surprises him with the best counting activity of all. On his way home, he is proud to be able to use what he has learned in the classroom. Celebrate with monkey as he explores 100 bricks, marbles, bubbles and more. Each page of 100 items can be clearly counted. There are extra challenges on several pages which require attention to detail. All of monkey's activities can be copied by students (over several days). The book ends with thirty fun and engaging follow-up extensions for teachers to use with individuals, groups, or the entire class.

Lily's house is so noisy, she has to cover her ears. But, Nana's house is so quiet, she has trouble staying awake. What's a little girl to do? Little Lily teaches her family to find balance in their lives, making both homes happy and comfortable. Discussion questions for parents and teachers are included. A picture book for ages 2 to 7. Second grade reading level. Younger children love making the sounds in this book. (A two-year-old memorized them and made it one of his favorite books.)A COMPLETE COPY OF THE BOOK FOR PREVIEW AND DISCUSSION IDEAS FOR PARENTS AND TEACHERS ARE AVAILABLE ON THE AUTHOR'S WEBSITE http://my.tbaytel.net/bonnieheather/Ferrante%20Works/too_quiet.htm

PARENTS: This book is written for kids who don't like to sit still and just listen. It employs multiple learning styles. Kids will touch, move, repeat, play-act, and observe using rhythm and rhyme. It can be read as prose or chanted to the rhythm of the military cadence of "I Don't Know But I've Been Told." Don't be surprised if you hear your children chanting their favorite parts independently. KEEP IT FUN AND ACTIVE and they will come back for more. TEACHERS: Project this onto your smart board and use it for your exercise break! Learning while moving is a double-header. Children of a variety of backgrounds and abilities are included.

Lily's house is so noisy, she has to cover her ears. But, Nana's house is so quiet, she has trouble staying awake. What's a little girl to do? Little Lily teaches her family to find balance in their lives, making both homes happy and comfortable. A picture book for ages 4 to 8. Followed by discussion questions for parents and teachers. Too Quiet, Too Noisy is Story Monster approved (2016). More info at BonnieFerrante.ca Book trailer at https://youtu.be/sLxD1Otwyts ENTIRE STORY READ ALOUD AT https://youtu.be/pDoYpVh8RXQ

Amy is having a very bad day because of red. When Amy wishes she would never see red again, she learns that life is not as enjoyable without it. Readers will enjoy discovering the 98 red things featured in the book. This version of No More Red has exclusive Kindle pop-up text. Click on the picture in the frame of each text page. A pop-up box will tell you name of the red thing and a fact.Check out sample pages on the author's website.bonnieferrante.ca