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Books with author Janet Halfmann

  • Good Night, Little Sea Otter

    Janet Halfmann

    Paperback (Star Bright Books, April 15, 2012)
    It s time for bed, but Little Sea Otter wants to say good night to ALL the creatures of the sea before she settles down. A patient Mama Sea Otter waits until all the good nights are said-gently reminding Little Sea Otter to say good night to her-and then Mama and Little Sea Otter snuggle together in a bed of sea kelp. With luminous illustrations of the sea, Good Night, Little Sea Otter is the perfect bedtime book for youngsters and their loving parents to share as they snuggle at bedtime. Preschoolers and their parents will make Good Night, Little Sea Otter a classic bedtime book for generations to come.
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  • Good Night, Little Sea Otter

    Janet Halfmann, Wish Williams

    Paperback (Star Bright Books, June 1, 2012)
    It s time for bed, but Little Sea Otter wants to say good night to ALL the creatures of the sea before she settles down. A patient Mama Sea Otter waits until all the good nights are said-gently reminding Little Sea Otter to say good night to her-and then Mama and Little Sea Otter snuggle together in a bed of sea kelp. With luminous illustrations of the sea, Good Night, Little Sea Otter is the perfect bedtime book for youngsters and their loving parents to share as they snuggle at bedtime. Preschoolers and their parents will make Good Night, Little Sea Otter a classic bedtime book for generations to come.
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  • Good Night, Little Sea Otter

    Janet Halfmann

    Board book (Star Bright Books, Dec. 15, 2016)
    It s time for bed, but Little Sea Otter wants to say good night to ALL the creatures of the sea before she settles down. A patient Mama Sea Otter waits until all the good nights are said-gently reminding Little Sea Otter to say good night to her-and then Mama and Little Sea Otter snuggle together in a bed of sea kelp. With luminous illustrations of the sea, Good Night, Little Sea Otter is the perfect bedtime book for youngsters and their loving parents to share as they snuggle at bedtime. Preschoolers and their parents will make Good Night, Little Sea Otter a classic bedtime book for generations to come.
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  • Good Night, Little Sea Otter

    Janet Halfmann, Wish Williams

    Board book (Star Bright Books, Dec. 15, 2016)
    It s time for bed, but Little Sea Otter wants to say good night to ALL the creatures of the sea before she settles down. A patient Mama Sea Otter waits until all the good nights are said-gently reminding Little Sea Otter to say good night to her!-and then Mama and Little Sea Otter snuggle together in a bed of sea kelp.With luminous illustrations of the sea, Good Night, Little Sea Otter is the perfect bedtime book for youngsters and their loving parents to share as they snuggle at bedtime. Preschoolers and their parents will make Good Night, Little Sea Otter a classic bedtime book for generations to come.
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  • Good Night, Little Sea Otter

    Janet Halfmann, Wish Williams

    Paperback (Starbright Books, Sept. 15, 2010)
    Children will want to settle down for bedtime with Little Sea Otter as he snuggles onto Mama's chest in a cozy bed of sea kelp and bids good night to all his ocean friends. From sea lions to sea snails, seagulls to seals and sea urchins, it seems he'll never close his eyes. But gently rocking seas, twinkling stars, and Mama's loving arms lull Little Sea Otter--and children everywhere--to dreamland.
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  • GOOD NIGHT, LITTLE SEA OTTER By Halfmann, Janet

    Janet Halfmann

    Hardcover (Star Bright Books, June 16, 2012)
    Excellent Book
  • Good Night Little Sea Otter

    Janet Halfmann, Wish Williams

    Paperback (Star Bright Books, Aug. 15, 2015)
    It s time for bed, but Little Sea Otter wants to say good night to ALL the creatures of the sea before she settles down. A patient Mama Sea Otter waits until all the good nights are said-gently reminding Little Sea Otter to say good night to her-and then Mama and Little Sea Otter snuggle together in a bed of sea kelp. With luminous illustrations of the sea, Good Night, Little Sea Otter is the perfect bedtime book for youngsters and their loving parents to share as they snuggle at bedtime. Preschoolers and their parents will make Good Night, Little Sea Otter a classic bedtime book for generations to come.
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  • Good Night, Little Sea Otter by Janet Halfmann

    Janet Halfmann

    Hardcover (Star Bright Books, Jan. 1, 1788)
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  • Midnight Teacher: Lilly Ann Granderson and Her Secret School

    Janet Halfmann, London Ladd

    Hardcover (Lee & Low Books, Feb. 13, 2018)
    Teachers' Choices 2019 Reading List: International Literacy Assoc. 2019 Carter G. Woodson Honor Award: the National Council of the Social Studies2019 Storytelling World Resource Honor AwardChicago Public Library Best of the Best Books 2018New York Public Library Best Books of 20182018 Eureka! Honor Award for Excellence in Nonfiction2018 Honor Award from Skipping Stones Multicultural Magazine2018 Parents' Choice Silver AwardFeatured in National Education Association Calendar for February 2019 In Mississippi in the mid-1800s, it was illegal for enslaved people to learn to read and write. Getting caught meant thirty-nine lashes with a whip as punishment. But this did not stop Lilly Ann Granderson, an enslaved woman herself. She believed in the power of education. To share her knowledge with others, she started a midnight school. In a small cabin hidden in a back alley, Lilly Ann held her secret classes. Every noise in the dark was a reminder of the punishment she and her students faced if they were found out. But the chance to learn was worth the risk. Over the years, Lilly Ann taught hundreds of enslaved people to read and write. Many of her students went on to share their knowledge with their families. Some started secret schools of their own. Others forged passes to escape to freedom in the North. Based on a true story, Midnight Teacher is an inspiring testament to a little-known pioneer in education.
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  • Star of the Sea: A Day in the Life of a Starfish

    Janet Halfmann, Joan Paley

    Hardcover (Henry Holt and Co. (BYR), May 24, 2011)
    Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Best Book AwardNational Science Teachers Association Outstanding Science Trade BookChicago Public Library Best of the Best ListWith the ocean her home, an ochre sea star hunts for her morning meal. She folds over her rays and grips the rocky shore with sticky feet as she feasts on shellfish. When she takes too long, the tide flows back without her and Sea Star becomes easy prey. But she is built to survive and eventually makes her way back to the sea, although with one less ray than before. This inspiring story informs young children about the important role of a small but fascinating sea creature.
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  • The Tallest Building

    Janet Halfmann

    Hardcover (KidHaven, Aug. 18, 2003)
    Explains the purpose, design, construction, and costs of the Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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  • The Story of Civil War Hero Robert Smalls

    Janet Halfmann, Duane Smith

    Paperback (Lee & Low Books, Feb. 25, 2020)
    This exciting entry in the Story of line of chapter-book biographies introduces readers to Robert Smalls, an enslaved steamboat wheelman who commandeered a Confederate ship during the Civil War and escaped with his family and crew to freedom. Growing up enslaved in South Carolina, Robert Smalls always dreamed of the moment freedom would be within his grasp. Now that moment was here. Robert stood proudly at the Planter's wheel. Only seven miles of water lay between the ship and the chance of freedom in Union territory. With precision and amazing courage, he navigated past the Confederate forts in the harbor and steered the ship toward the safety of the Union fleet. Just one miscalculation would be deadly, but for Robert, his family, and his crewmates, the risk was worth taking. The Story of Civil War Hero Robert Smalls is the compelling account of the daring escape of Robert Smalls, an enslaved steamboat wheelman who became one of the Civil War's greatest heroes. His steadfast courage in the face of adversity is an inspiring model for all who attempt to overcome seemingly insurmountable challenges. This chapter book edition includes black-and-white illustrations as well as sidebars on related subjects, a timeline, a glossary, and recommended reading.
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