Books with author Jason Reynolds

From National Book Award finalist and New York Times bestselling author Jason Reynolds comes a novel told in ten blocks, showing all they different directions a walk home can take.This story was going to begin like all the best stories. With a school bus falling from the sky. But no one saw it happen. They were all too busy— Talking about boogers. Stealing pocket change. Skateboarding. Wiping out. Braving up. Executing complicated handshakes. Planning an escape. Making jokes. Lotioning up. Finding comfort. But mostly, too busy walking home. Jason Reynolds conjures ten tales (one per block) about what happens after the dismissal bell rings, and brilliantly weaves them into one wickedly funny, piercingly poignant look at the detours we face on the walk home, and in life.

On the island of Bali in Southeast Asia, rice farming is a way of life. The people live in tune with the natural rhythms and cycles of the water and the soil. Ingrained in their community and culture, rice farming connects them to the land and one another. Balinese farmers have planted rice using an intricate system of water sharing and crop rotation for more than a thousand years. Intertwined with their spiritual, social, and day-to-day lives, this system has made Bali a leading producer of one of the world's most important crops. And because Balinese rice farming respects the balances of nature, it serves as a remarkable example of sustainable agriculture in an increasingly industrialized world. With lush photographs and captivating text, Jan Reynolds explores the traditional world of rice farming on the beautiful island of Bali. Readers of all ages will come away with an enhanced awareness of how we farm, eat, and live today, and the effects these practices have on the world of tomorrow.

'I love the added bonus, teaching children to count to ten in English, Spanish, and Japanese. As a retired early childhood teacher and preschool director, I highly recommend this book!’ - Rhonda Nunez‘This is truly a fun book. Colorful, delightful drawing and perfect rhyming text made me feel like I was, indeed, at the circus! My granddaughter was delighted!’ -J. Miller. At Bee Bee's Barnyard Circus kids count to ten with ponies, puppies, pigs, cows, roosters, and goats. You'll love that your pre-schooler is practicing numbers, shapes, colors and patterns. Who knew learning could be so much fun? ‘This little book packs a powerful punch of entertainment and education!!!’ - V. Kirkfield‘The book’s educational component is reinforced by closing with a colorful chart of numbers and their corresponding words written in English, Spanish, and Japanese. For me, the book’s strength is the way it conveys the experience of learning wrapped in a sense of wonder and joy.’ – Imogene‘If you're going to get a counting book, get this one.’ J. DaltonPurchase “Learn to Count at Bee Bee’s Circus” right now for your kids while this low introductory price is still available.

Nobody can say he is settled anywhere forever; it is only the mountains which do not move from their places. So goes a Maasai proverb, and so goes the lives of the Maasai in Africa. For hundreds of years they have moved with their herds of cattle and goats across thousands of miles in Kenya and Tanzania. Today the Maasai face new challenges. Their traditional way of life is threatened, lands are overgrazed, and wildlife is in danger. Maasai tribes are meeting these obstacles head-on adapting their lives and agricultural practices while keeping their vibrant, close-knit culture alive. Award-winning author-photographer Jan Reynolds presents a striking glimpse of these dynamic people. Only the Mountains Do Not Move shows one Maasai tribe s remarkable ability to forge a delicate balance between the richness of the past and the needs of the future.

A photographic exploration comparing celebrations in seven indigenous world cultures and the United States, highlighting common rituals such as body decoration, music, and dance. Every culture has its own special traditions and reasons for celebrating. People in the Australian Outback walk on a dream journey, connecting with their past. In Bali, dancers perform a graceful Legong dance, telling an ancient story. And in the United States we watch fireworks, marking the birth of our country.At first glance these practices seem quite different from each other, but they are actually much more alike than most people may realize. In Celebrate! readers travel to communities near and far, and explore the essence of celebrations the world over.With striking photographs and engaging text, photojournalist Jan Reynolds presents a refreshing look at the similarities among cultural traditions around the world. Readers will be captivated as they discover the universal connections people share when they celebrate.

The saga concludes!The fate of the Galactic Bailiwick is settled, once and for all.Who will wear the Hairy Crown?Bob and Betty find help in their quest to save their friends who were unjustly sentenced to spend eternity in a black hole. But, first, they will have to survive a hit by the Kinsian-Ninja Assassins even as civil war breaks out and ravages the planet Elgrag.Will Bob and Betty save the day? Will Bob ever ask Betty to marry him? These questions and more will be answered in the conclusion to “The Hairy Crown Conspiracy” trilogy.

It's not the taking part, it's the winning that counts for Patina! Patty, as she's known to her friends and family, has lost a lot in her life - her dad died when she was young, her mum has lost her legs and now she has to live with her uncle and his wife. On top of that Patty has to go to the poshest school that ever existed. Now her running team has become a relay team and independent "I can do everything by myself" Patty has to work with her team mates to win.