Books with author Laurie Lazzaro Knowlton

Fresh, exuberant, and direct, these poems and prayers speak to everyday concerns of young children. From traditional prayers to excerpts from the Old and New Testaments of the Bible to poems newly written by Ms. Knowlton--the book bursts with energy and joy and hope, while also acknowledging times of sadness and fear in the lives of children. The fabric collage illustrations perfectly capture the spirit of the book in simple, striking images. The beautifully-patterned fabrics add a richness and highly original note to this very engaging collection.

This beautifully illustrated Bible storybook retells fifty well-known Bible stories for children ages four to eight. Each story ends with a 'God's Blessing' highlight followed by a prayer. And for extra fun and hands-on learning, you and your child can enjoy the activities section included at the end of the storybook. Features include: * 50 stories retold from Scripture * 'God's Blessing' highlights the key message from each Bible story * 'Growing in Faith' relates the story to the reader's life and experiences * Four-color artwork throughout by Doris Ettlinger, artist of the Little House on the Prairie books * Fun crafts and activities

The apples are ripe! Which animal will be first to know? Or second? Or third? Inspire young readers to notice the arrival of fall with ordinal numbers in this beautifully illustrated picture book.Nature gives us many signs of the changing seasons, if we pay attention and use our senses like animals do. Author Laurie Nazzaro Knowlton's poetic language seamlessly weaves together the arrival of fall, animal communication, and counting with ordinal numbers. Steph Marshall's bright, bold illustrations capture the animals' actions as they enjoy a fall feast. Perfect as a read-aloud for fall story times and preschool and kindergarten lessons, this narrative story will inspire young readers to notice the coming of autumn.