Books with author Nuria Bosch Roca

Large and beautiful color illustrations on every page of this book--one in a four-volume series--will appeal especially to early grades boys and girls. Kids will also love having the simply written descriptive text read to them as they gaze at the charming pictures. And as they get just a little older, they will be able to read the text by themselves! Both words and pictures evoke the moods and activities of autumn, and the illustrations show children at seasonal play.

Large and beautiful color illustrations on every page of this book—one in a brand-new four-volume series—will appeal especially to early grades boys and girls. Kids will also love having the simply written descriptive text read to them as they gaze at the charming pictures—and as they get just a little older, they’ll be able to read the text by themselves! Both words and pictures evoke the moods and activities of summer, and the illustrations show children at seasonal play

Large and beautiful color illustrations on every page of this book—one in a brand-new four-volume series—will appeal especially to early grades boys and girls. Kids will also love having the simply written descriptive text read to them as they gaze at the charming pictures—and as they get just a little older, they’ll be able to read the text by themselves! Both words and pictures evoke the moods and activities of winter, and the illustrations show children at seasonal play

Large and beautiful color illustrations on every page of this book—one in a brand-new four-volume series—will appeal especially to early grades boys and girls. Kids will also love having the simply written descriptive text read to them as they gaze at the charming pictures—and as they get just a little older, they’ll be able to read the text by themselves! Both words and pictures evoke the moods and activities of spring, and the illustrations show children at seasonal play

This title helps kids explore the exciting world of colors, then helps them understand shapes, shadows, and other features of the graphic arts. Kids in the book visit an art museum, and kids who use this book are guided in working with crayons and paints.Vividly illustrated books for early-grades boys and girls, books in the What is Art? series introduce the arts and present the kind of instructive information that will make kids want to participate in the arts. The books suggest activities that will help kids understand the arts by doing and performing. The text asks children simple questions, but there are no wrong answers. The questions simply help children recognize and understand their own artistic preferences and aptitudes. Teachers will love these books as sources for classroom activities, and parents will also welcome them as a way to get kids started on art activities at home. Both English and Spanish editions of these titles are available.

Boys and girls explore their emotions to understand them as a part of the growing-up process. This book talks about the different ways to love--pets, flowers, and most important, the other people in their lives. Kids also learn that they needn't be afraid of the dark when they're alone in bed at night. Sometimes they become angry at friend, or maybe ashamed if they've wet the bed--but they also learn that these are passing feelings experienced by all children. Feelings they can learn how to control or overcome. Boys and girls learn that good feelings are even better when they're shared with friends and loved ones. There are full-color illustrations on every page, and a two-page section of guidelines for parents at the back of the book.

Children visit a theater and learn about the stage, its lighting, and its props. They also learn to express themselves by making faces and body gestures. They discover how to make puppets out of cardboard, sticks, or mittens, and they begin to understand how a story can be dramatized on a stage. Vividly illustrated books for early-grades boys and girls, books in the What is Art? series introduce the arts and present the kind of instructive information that will make kids want to participate in the arts. The books suggest activities that will help kids understand the arts by doing and performing. The text asks children simple questions, but there are no wrong answers. The questions simply help children recognize and understand their own artistic preferences and aptitudes. Teachers will love these books as sources for classroom activities, and parents will also welcome them as a way to get kids started on art activities at home. Both English and Spanish editions of these titles are available.

Moms and dads quickly discover that very young kids are naturally curious about their bodies. Here's a cheerfully illustrated book that parents and kids can look at and read together. Its words and pictures present the human body in a way that will make sense to toddlers. They start by finding out that they began life inside their mom's belly. Next, they discover their legs, arms, and hands, for walking, running, and picking things up. Then they learn about their eyes for seeing light and color, their tongue for tasting the food they eat, their nose for smelling, and their skin and its sense of touch. Finally, they discover how the food they eat first goes to their stomachs, then nourishes their entire body.

The kids in this book visit a movie theater, then go into the projection room to discover how a movie projector works. They also learn about sound stages, where many movies are made, and they find out how to make a series of pictures that create the illusion of motion. Vividly illustrated books for early-grades boys and girls, books in the What is Art? series introduce the arts and present the kind of instructive information that will make kids want to participate in the arts. The books suggest activities that will help kids understand the arts by doing and performing. The text asks children simple questions, but there are no wrong answers. The questions simply help children recognize and understand their own artistic preferences and aptitudes. Teachers will love these books as sources for classroom activities, and parents will also welcome them as a way to get kids started on art activities at home. Both English and Spanish editions of these titles are available.