Books with author Rita Golden

Pizza is fun to make. Pizza Pat stretches the floppy dough, puts on the gloppy tomatoes, adds the sloppy sausages, sprinkles on the cheese, and then pops it in the oven. But just before he cuts into his delicious pizza pie, he turns his back for one second--and the pizza disappears! A gang of hungry mice have taken Pat's irresistible creation away for themselves. Kids love pizza, and this cumulative Step 1 book, based on the poem "The House That Jack Built", will whet their appetites for both pizza and books!

Agent H2O is on a mission, chased by his evil nemesis, Scummy Pollution. Will Agent H2O reach thirsty plants and animals in time? The science is accurate and STEM based. The message is important: an eco-friendly lifestyle, reduction of pollution, and water conservation. Follow along on his zany romp through the water cycle, as he changes disguises from a liquid drop to vapor, then to an ice crystal. These concepts are offered in a character-driven adventure, a funny plot, and award-winning illustrations. This story will bring a smile to grown-ups and kids.Buy this book now to share with your favorite future scientist.

Pizza is fun to make. Pizza Pat stretches the floppy dough, puts on the gloppy tomatoes, adds the sloppy sausages, sprinkles on the cheese, and then pops it in the oven. But just before he cuts into his delicious pizza pie, he turns his back for one second--and the pizza disappears! A gang of hungry mice have taken Pat's irresistible creation away for themselves. Kids love pizza, and this cumulative Step 1 book, based on the poem "The House That Jack Built", will whet their appetites for both pizza and books!

Agent H2O is on a mission, chased by his evil nemesis, Scummy Pollution. Will Agent H2O reach thirsty plants and animals in time? The science is accurate and STEM based. The message is important: an eco-friendly lifestyle, reduction of pollution, and water conservation. Follow along on his zany romp through the water cycle, as he changes disguises from a liquid drop to vapor, then to an ice crystal. These concepts are offered in a character-driven adventure, a funny plot, and award-winning illustrations. This story will bring a smile to grown-ups and kids.Buy this book now to share with your favorite future scientist.

Winner of a Silver Medal in the 2015 Nautilus Book AwardsWhen a young orangutan wakes in his nest of leaves, his day in the rainforest begins. He swings through the canopy, searching for food, visits the river below, and encounters other Borneo wildlife - some of which create great danger. At day's end he settles into a new nest of leaves, ready for another adventure tomorrow.

A young orangutan in Borneo has a wild adventure which starts by waking up in a nest with his mother. Follow his journey through the day, exploring and learning life skills from his mother. Will he escape the rainforest predators? Can he build a nest sturdy enough to keep out the nightly rain? Where will he find enough nourishing food? Can he learn to travel through the high branches quickly and safely? This entertaining and educational book won a silver medal in the Nautilus Book Awards, and an International Book Award. The colorful, whimsical pictures and lively action-packed story will appeal to kids and the grown-ups reading to them. The book also includes words to know, fun facts, and activities on the author’s website, www.RitaGoldnerBooks.com.

Little Mr. Mole is lonely as only a mole can be. He prefers his cozy, dark hole under an apple tree to the bright outdoors. But try as he might to have friends over, he finds that his hole is not well suited to the frog, the bee, and the mouse. Poor Mr. Mole is a lonely old soul--until he finds . . . Ms. Mole! Our first Read-a-Rebus title in Step into Reading® is sure to delight young readers.