Books in Collections 2000 series

“Your job is to make a picture of you. We all are a mixture, of red, yellow, and blue.” Gerome’s Rainbow is a story about acceptance. Gerome and his classmates argue over what colors are better without realizing they are hurting each other’s feelings. It saddens Gerome that he and his friends are fighting, until he comes up with a great idea. Baxter’s Corner – Building Character is Child’s Play® Parents and educators agree that exposing children to learning values at an early age leads to healthy emotional and spiritual children. Baxter’s Corner has a unique series of books designed to enhance conversations between adults and preschool through primary-aged children. Each book has a magical section that allows caregivers to go beyond and tackle hard subjects like bulling, manners, being different than others, single-parent families, respecting authority, and working with others. Matching puppets, stretched canvas wall art, and removable wall decals bring the stories to life and deepen each child’s understanding of respect, determination, resilience, compassion, cooperation, and acceptance. “They write and illustrate the most wonderful children’s books designed to help both caregivers and children navigate life’s struggles in a healthy way. The books also include supplemental activities to help caregivers engage children in conversations about what they’ve learned and how they can apply the main message/theme to their lives.” Benjamin Gies, Policy and Advocacy Director, Kentucky Youth Advocates

Opening a new book is like opening the door to a new world. When you read books, you can visit new places, learn new facts, and make new friends. The things you learn can be surprising! As you read Hidden Surprises, you will meet characters who learn about themselves and others. You may discover animals you have never seen before. You may even see some old friends in new stories. Reading is the key to the world of Hidden Surprises. You will learn things this year that will help you become a better reader. As your skills grow, you will open the door to more wonderful surprises in the future. Come along! Discover the hidden surprises that are waiting for you. Sincerely, The Authors