Books with author Vijaya Bodach

Set in Pullman, WA, home of Washington State University (Go Cougs!) BOUND is a stunning debut novel that's perfect for fans of Sara Zarr and Francisco Stork. Seventeen-year-old Rebecca Joshi, an adopted girl from India, burn survivor, and primary caretaker of her intellectually disabled sister, Joy, has one dream—to be a physician. Her traditional Indian father relies upon Rebecca to care for Joy while he buries himself in work to drown his grief over his wife’s death. Leaving home is the only way Rebecca can envision reaching her goal. She helps Joy develop greater independence, and is devastated when Joy becomes pregnant. Rebecca tussles—with her father and with herself—over who is responsible for Joy and her baby. When Rebecca discovers the truth of what happened the day she was burned, she struggles to hold onto her dream while wrestling with questions of life, love, and responsibility.

Discover the beautiful science of roots! Roots grow down into the ground and supply food to the whole plant. Some roots also become food for people. See what roots look like and how they work. Through full-color photos and simple, easy-to-follow text, this nonfiction book introduces emergent readers to the basic science of roots. All Pebble Plus books align with national and state standards and are designed to help new readers read independently, making them the perfect choice for every child.

Set in Pullman, WA, home of Washington State University (Go Cougs!), BOUND is a stunning debut novel that's perfect for fans of Sara Zarr and Francisco Stork. Seventeen-year-old Rebecca Joshi, an adopted girl from India, burn survivor, and primary caretaker of her intellectually disabled sister, Joy, has one dream—to be a physician. Her traditional Indian father relies upon Rebecca to care for Joy while he buries himself in work to drown his grief over his wife’s death. Leaving home is the only way Rebecca can envision reaching her goal. She helps Joy develop greater independence, and is devastated when Joy becomes pregnant. Rebecca tussles—with her father and with herself—over who is responsible for Joy and her baby. When Rebecca discovers the truth of what happened the day she was burned, she struggles to hold onto her dream while wrestling with questions of life, love, and responsibility.

Discover the beautiful science of flowers! Through full-color photos and simple, easy-to-follow text, this nonfiction book introduces emergent readers to the basics of botany, including information on how flowers grow, along with their uses. All Pebble Plus books align with national and state standards and are designed to help new readers read independently, making them the perfect choice for every child.

Discover the beautiful science of leaves! Leaves are not as simple as they look. They use air, water, and sunlight to make food for the whole plant. See what's inside of leaves and how they work. Through full-color photos and simple, easy-to-follow text, this nonfiction book introduces emergent readers to the basic science of leaves. All Pebble Plus books align with national and state standards and are designed to help new readers read independently, making them the perfect choice for every child.

Discover the beautiful science of seeds! Plants make seeds, and seeds can grow into new plants. Discover what seeds are, how they spread, and how they grow. Through full-color photos and simple, easy-to-follow text, this nonfiction book introduces emergent readers to the basic science of seeds. All Pebble Plus books align with national and state standards and are designed to help new readers read independently, making them the perfect choice for every child.

Watch each Easter egg hatch as you count down from 10!Ten eggs.All is quiet. Not a peep.Nine eggs.One chick hatches. "Cheep, cheep, cheep."In this sweet story, clever die-cuts, touchable plastic pieces, and fuzzy flocking all come together in a rhyming adventure all about Easter traditions. Follow and count along as ten quiet Easter eggs become ten colorful chicks ready to celebrate the holiday! A fun, engaging novelty story just right for the littlest of readers.