Books with author Virginia Allyn

Star light, star bright, come to story time tonight. You’re invited to a magical pajama party with all your nursery rhyme friends! Join Little Bo-Peep, Georgie Porgie, Miss Muffet, the cow that jumped over the moon, and all their pals as they march merrily toward Mother Goose’s house for a cozy slumber party full of stories. And after they are all tucked in, continue to the back of the book and find a special section with your favorite nursery rhymes. "Children will be eager to attend this magical slumber party."—School Library Journal"Allyn’s digitally created illustrations have the warmth of acrylic paintings, and she gives her ethnically diverse young cast round faces, gleaming eyes, and fuzzy heads of hair. The atmosphere is definitely slumber party cozy, especially after the children settle down to hear Mother Goose read stories from her 'famous book.'"—Publishers Weekly

Dreams Come True is the #1 best-selling children's book written by New York Times bestselling author Mike Dooley and illustrated by Virginia Allyn. During a nighttime dream, three young friends lift off in a hot air balloon over the moon and past the stars to a wonderland of dolphins, islands, and the simplest of rhyming life-lessons that are easy to learn and fun to share. An enchanted night reveals what every child already knows: that dreams come true, all they need is you!Olivia Culpo, 2012 Miss Universe, recently said this about Dreams Come True: "So beautiful and truly inspiring. Dreams Come True is the perfect little book for instilling confidence, hope, and joy in the youngest of hearts!"SEE BELOW, on this page, for a special message from the author and a special inside look at the book.

Preschoolers will be ready to say "night night!" to a fall day after reading this rhyming bedtime story about a puppy's autumn adventure at a pumpkin farm.Night Night, Pumpkin from bestselling and award-winning author-illustrator team Amy Parker and Virginia Allyn is the second seasonal addition to the popular Night Night line of storybooks. This read-aloud board book for 3 to 5 year oldsfollows a puppy in a pumpkin costume as he says goodnight to the things he encounters on a fall dayfeatures rhyming text, charming artwork, and fun scenes of animals enjoying the wonders of autumnfosters gratitude for all God's fall blessingsNight Night, Pumpkin could be a fun back-to-school gift for preschoolers and kindergarteners, a sweet Halloween or Thanksgiving reading treat, or simply a new bedtime book to enjoy as the leaves change. Little ones will love snuggling into a fall evening as they say "night night" to a day of colorful adventures.

A fantasy filled adventure begins in a mysterious realm that precedes life as we know it. The unusual gift of a tiny dot to a young, curious girl leads her into an inner jungle world filled with magic, messages, and a host of cute and friendly animal guides. Signs along her path prepare her for the greatest miracle of all - being alive in time and space! A bedtime or anytime book to help grown-ups understand what children still remember.

Whether you are surprising a little one on Easter morning, celebrating the spring season, or just sharing a quiet moment together before bed, Night Night, Bunny is the perfect bedtime board book. Kids will love reading the sweet rhyming text and following the bunny on a bedtime adventure. Night Night, Bunny is an ideal read for:Little hands, ages 0-5Children learning a new bedtime routineBaby showers, birthdays, or anyone who loves bunnies in pajamasLittle ones will love reading along before they close their eyes and say "night night" themselves. Author Amy Parker has sold over a million books. Don't miss the other books in this adorable series: Night Night, Farm; Night Night, Train; and Night Night, Zoo.

Celebrate sweet togetherness and cozy cuddling with Night Night, Valentine.With rhyming text, charming artwork, and a brightly embellished cover, this sturdy board book reminds babies and toddlers page by page just how loved they are. Fun scenes in Night Night, Valentine show little pandas and their parents enjoying all the fun that Valentine's Day brings--from hanging decorations, baking treats, and crafting heart-shaped cards to savoring the warmth of a loving hug.With its emphasis on the close relationship between you and your child, Night Night, Valentine will be a family bedtime favorite--because a goodnight hug is the sweetest way to show your love all year long!

In this classic fairy tale, the three little pigs leave home and build their own houses - one of straw, one of sticks and one of bricks. But what will happen when the big, bad wolf comes calling?Read it yourself with Ladybird is one of Ladybird's best-selling series. For over thirty five years it has helped young children who are learning to read develop and improve their reading skills.Each Read it yourself book is very carefully written to include many key, high-frequency words that are vital for learning to read, as well as a limited number of story words that are introduced and practised throughout. Simple sentences and frequently repeated words help to build the confidence of beginner readers and the four different levels of books support children all the way from very first reading practice through to independent, fluent reading.Each book has been carefully checked by educational consultants and can be read independently at home or used in a guided reading session at school. The Three Little Pigs is a Level 2 Read it yourself title, ideal for children who have received some initial reading instruction and can read short, simple sentences with help.

Laura Cano is a Mexican-American teenager living in Dallas in the mid-1980s. She comes from a traditional Mexican family, who came to Dallas from Nuevo León, Mexico when she was a child to seek opportunity. Her parents work in a factory, while Laura wants something better for herself -- a future in America as a lawyer. But to reach that possible future, Laura must navigate past the ignorance and superstition of her family. Can she distance herself from her relations in order to reach her goals, or will her life be thrown off course by her ties and obligations to family?

This book is published by Floricanto Press. Laura Cano is a Mexican-American teenager living in Dallas in the mid-1980s. She comes from a traditional family from Nuevo León, Mexico. When Laura was a child, she and her family moved to Dallas in search of new opportunities. Laura’s parents work in a factory, while she strives for something better for herself—a future as a lawyer in America. To reach that professional objective, Laura must navigate past the ignorance and superstitions of her family, in addition to the dangers and obstacles of an unknown and foreign world. Can she distance herself from her relations and negotiate all the challenges ahead of her to reach her goals, or will her life be thrown off course by her ties and obligations to her family? What's it like to grow up straddling two cultures--torn by love and loyalty to family and heritage--and the promise of the endless possibilities of a new homeland? 'Love Field by Virginia Alanis let's us relive the AMERICAN dream through the eyes and experiences of her teenaged heroine, the smart and beautiful Laura Cano. Laura Cano like the author is the daughter of hard working Mexican immigrant parents. But while her parents hold on to the ways of their home country- Laura longs to pursue her own dreams--in the big city of Dallas, Texas--to become a lawyer. Laura's beauty and strong independent streak soon draws the attention of a handsome young suitor with a family history unlike her own. I enjoyed reading of Laura's exploits and her dilemmas and the tough choices she encounters. In the vein of the beloved classic, 'Little Women' 'Love Field' is an inspiring must read especially for young Latinas who may recognize themselves in Laura Cano. The AMERICAN Dream lives on in the heart of Love Field.' What a pleasure it is to see it through the hopeful, eyes of a strong, intelligent young Latina. Gloria Campos, former news anchor at WFAA-Ch. 8 TV in Dallas, Texas. Love Field is Virginia Alanis first novel. She submerges us in her captivating tale populated by multifaceted and realistic characters, often unpredictable, but more importantly, drawn from her abundant, precise, and ardent knowledge of the Latino and Mexican people; her characters are individuals more often than not, found in the typical Latino world. This is an outstanding novel about Laura Cano, a Mexican-American teenager living in Dallas in the mid-1980s. It chronicles her struggles to endure in a difficult and alien world, caught between the past and uncertain but promising future. LatinoBooks.Net Virginia Alanís was born in Allende, Nuevo León in northeastern Mexico. In 1970, at the age of two, she moved with her family to Dallas, Texas. Virginia earned both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree from Southern Methodist University.

Star light, star bright, come to story time tonight. You’re invited to a magical pajama party with all your nursery rhyme friends! Join Little Bo-Peep, Georgie Porgie, Miss Muffet, the cow that jumped over the moon, and all their pals as they march merrily toward Mother Goose’s house for a cozy slumber party full of stories. And after they are all tucked in, continue to the back of the book and find a special section with your favorite nursery rhymes. "Children will be eager to attend this magical slumber party."—School Library Journal"Allyn’s digitally created illustrations have the warmth of acrylic paintings, and she gives her ethnically diverse young cast round faces, gleaming eyes, and fuzzy heads of hair. The atmosphere is definitely slumber party cozy, especially after the children settle down to hear Mother Goose read stories from her 'famous book.'"—Publishers Weekly