Books with author Janet Pedersen

Houdini, a classroom caterpillar who loves an audience, performs his most amazing trick of all in this magical picture book. Houdini the caterpillar loves the spotlight. And he has the best audience any performer could ask for: a classroom full of children. But when his usual tricks stop amazing his audience, Houdini needs to come up with a new act—something bold and colorful, something daring and surprising. Something his audience won’t want to miss! What could it be? Kindergarteners won’t be surprised by Houdini’s final feat—after all, caterpillars and butterflies are in the curriculum of almost every kindergarten class in the country. And the book includes an Author’s Note explaining the metamorphosis process.

Set against a romantic backdrop straight from the streets of Rome, Janet Pedersen's whimsical tale reminds us that the purr-fection we seek is often right under our whiskered noses.Mamma mia! All the cats love the Signora's pasta . . . fresh and sweet, spiced to perfection, and served with affection. Only Pino turns up his nose and searches for something different, something that will make him purr like the best-fed cat in all of Rome. But whatever this finicky gourmet tastes, from fresh fish at the local cafe — Shoo, cat! Shoo! — to a stew at the fancy trattoria — Shoo, cat! Shoo! — a certain something is missing. What's a lonely, hungry cat to do?

Little readers of this sunny picture book will have fun guessing along with Millie whom the artist in the meadow is painting - until the final work of art is revealed.When an artist comes to the meadow, Millie the knobby-kneed calf watches and guesses as he paints each of her colorful friends - Ladybug, Spider, and Bunny. Will he ever paint a picture of me? Millie wonders. Spots . . . skinny legs . . . a swishing tail. It’s Millie! With springlike watercolors and simple, inviting text, Janet Pedersen creates a cheerful story about an innocent and irresistible calf who learns a little about those around her and a lot about herself.

Millie the knobby-kneed calf is anxious to play — but her friends are in need of rousing — in this enticing new read-aloud from the creator of MILLIE IN THE MEADOW.Millie is up with the sun and ready to play! But all her barnyard friends are still asleep. So Millie must wait patiently for that loud rise-and-shine sound that means . . . time to play! Janet Pedersen’s cheery animals and delicious bright colors are guaranteed to put little listeners in a good moooooooooo-d and have them eagerly guessing which of Millie’s pals will wake up next.

Houdini, a classroom caterpillar who loves an audience, performs his most amazing trick of all in this magical picture book. Houdini the caterpillar loves the spotlight. And he has the best audience any performer could ask for: a classroom full of children. But when his usual tricks stop amazing his audience, Houdini needs to come up with a new act—something bold and colorful, something daring and surprising. Something his audience won’t want to miss! What could it be? Kindergarteners won’t be surprised by Houdini’s final feat—after all, caterpillars and butterflies are in the curriculum of almost every kindergarten class in the country. And the book includes an Author’s Note explaining the metamorphosis process.

Thea?s science project grows unusually tall in this funny twist on the classic Jack fairy tale. Thea decides to plant some old bean seeds and watch them grow as her science project. And grow they do?into a giant beanstalk. Savvy young readers will recognize elements from the classic ?Jack? fairy tale, such as a harp and golden egg, but the haughty grown-ups that Thea writes to for help do not. Thea receives letters and comical advice from a plethora of dim ?experts,? ranging from botanist to symphony conductor to zoologist. Thea?s Tree playfully combines curriculum areas, including science, language arts, and storytelling into a clever tale kids will love.

It starts with a case of hiccups during story time at the library. And that leads to an outrageous and hilarious adventure involving a hippo, a little sister, an overturned ice cream cart, a librarian who’s afraid of heights, and a stack of library books that must be returned—on time and in good condition—if the narrator is going to get her very own library card. And nothing could be more wonderful than that!Brightly colored, energetic illustrations make the most of the slapstick humor in this rollicking readaloud.

When Josie Meets a Jaguar in the Amazon rainforest, she and her new friend Lucia discover a secret: The forest is in big trouble. Back in Brooklyn, Josie and her gang are ready for action. To save the Amazon, they create a solar company, award-winning photographs, a new dance and the funnest night ever. Will that be enough to save the forest and the jaguar? Josie is going nuts waiting to find out.Book 2 of the Josie Goes Green series finds our heroine is back in Ecuador, this time in the Amazon jungle village of Sayaku. When the book starts, Josie and her new friend Lucia get lost in the rainforest and get terrorized by leeches. Then they meet a jaguar and follow her back to the path. On a crazy hike with the village leaders, they learn that the jaguar's forest home is threatened by loggers. Back in Brooklyn, Josie and her pals from Book 1, Josie and the Fourth Grade Bike Brigade, work to save the jaguar by stopping the logging. They help Sayaku sell a special solar jar that can make money for the village. They raise money at a dance. They publish photographs in the local paper. They paint a special jaguar logo. Their teacher even invents a new dance. They have done everything they can. Now it will be up to the people of Sayaku to decide whether to allow more logging or to save the jaguar. Grandma Carmen is on the scene in Sayaku. Josie is going crazy waiting to hear the news.In each Josie Goes Green book, Josie takes simple, ingenious actions that bring real changes to her neighborhood and the world. As the protagonist in the series, she will inspire young readers to understand environmental issues and take action. Josie Meets a Jaguar celebrates young environmentalists across the world and reminds us that we can make a difference in the fight against climate change.

It starts with a case of hiccups during story time at the library. And that leads to an outrageous and hilarious adventure involving a hippo, a little sister, an overturned ice cream cart, a librarian who’s afraid of heights, and a stack of library books that must be returned—on time and in good condition—if the narrator is going to get her very own library card. And nothing could be more wonderful than that!Brightly colored, energetic illustrations make the most of the slapstick humor in this rollicking readaloud.