Books with author Judy Ross

Ross & Judy Young's combined belief that children comprehend intricate ideas at a very young age made it possible for them to seamlessly create "S is for Show Me: A Missouri Alphabet." The husband and wife team elegantly synthesize text and illustration to provide a rich texture of the Show Me State. The alphabet book employs a two-tiered approach that reaches Pre-K through 6th grade students. A rhyme for each letter of the alphabet catches the attention of younger readers, while older elementary students grasp a richer understanding of the topic by reading expository information on the same page.

Each of the Nature's children books begins with a fact sheet including animal classification, where the animal can be found in the world, distinctive characteristics, habits and diet. Photos are in color and there's an index. There's a page called "Have you ever wondered..." which includes questions a child would ask such as: where does the particular animal live, who are its cousins, what do they eat, where do they sleep, etc. Very informative plus simple enough for a small child to learn facts about what animal they're interested in, and backed up with color photos.

Ross & Judy Young's combined belief that children comprehend intricate ideas at a very young age made it possible for them to seamlessly create "S is for Show Me: A Missouri Alphabet." The husband and wife team elegantly synthesize text and illustration to provide a rich texture of the Show Me State. The alphabet book employs a two-tiered approach that reaches Pre-K through 6th grade students. A rhyme for each letter of the alphabet catches the attention of younger readers, while older elementary students grasp a richer understanding of the topic by reading expository information on the same page.

Ross & Judy Young's combined belief that children comprehend intricate ideas at a very young age made it possible for them to seamlessly create "S is for Show Me: A Missouri Alphabet." The husband and wife team elegantly synthesize text and illustration to provide a rich texture of the Show Me State. The alphabet book employs a two-tiered approach that reaches Pre-K through 6th grade students. A rhyme for each letter of the alphabet catches the attention of younger readers, while older elementary students grasp a richer understanding of the topic by reading expository information on the same page.

In this children's story, Matounda is requested by Mrs. Owl to make a peace quilt for his teacher and classmates. Matounda visits the animals in the zoo to collect fabric swatches for the quilt. Matounda and the animals greet each other in the native language of their countries. Children can learn to say hello, goodbye, and thank you in several different languages. The animals work with Matounda to create the quilt. This story is a great way for young readers to learn about cultural diversity, as they see Matounda and the animals working together to create this special gift.