Books published by publisher Blue Sky Press

Celebrated illustrators Leo and Diane Dillon have won the Caldecott Medal twice, and now they present stunning illustrations of an evening of jazz music, complete with a special CD.If you have ever been lucky enough to hear great jazz, then you will understand the pure magic of this book. Leo and Diane Dillon use bright colors and musical patterns that make music skip off the page in this toe-tapping homage to many jazz greats. From Miles Davis and Charlie Parker to Ella Fitzgerald, here is a dream team sure to knock your socks off. Learn about this popular music form and read a biography of each player pictured-and then hear each instrument play on a specially produced CD. What's the featured song? "Jazz on a Saturday Night," written and recorded to accompany this book.

With stunning artwork and compelling scientific explanation, Bang and Chisholm have brought forth a masterpiece that is critically relevant in this environmentally tumultuous time. How does the sun keep ocean currents moving and lift fresh water from the seas? What can we do to conserve one of our planet's most precious resources? In this newest book in the award-winning Sunlight Series, readers learn about the constant movement of water as it flows around the Earth. As the water changes between liquid, vapor, and ice, Sunlight powers all living things, ensuring that life can exist on Earth. Perfect for any reader--young or old!--this is an invaluable addition to all classrooms, libraries, and at-home collections.

In this powerful novel researched in NYC schools, Newbery Medalist Virginia Hamilton documents the struggle young people face as they simultaneously assert their independence and yearn for guidance.Friendship isn't always easy. Natalie is different from the other girls in Dreenie's fifth-grade class. She comes to school in a wheelchair, always wearing a knitted hat. The kids call her "Bluish" because her skin is tinted blue from chemotherapy. Dreenie is fascinated by Bluish -- and a little scared of her, too. She watches Bluish and writes her observations in her journal. Slowly, the two girls become good friends. But Dreenie still struggles with with Bluish's illness. Bluish is weak and frail, but she also wants to be independent and respected. How do you act around a girl like that?

“Sky Runner is visually and poetically stunning. A must-read for sky runners and anyone looking to be awed and inspired, as I was.” —Dean Karnazes, New York Times bestselling author of Ultramarathon Man: Confessions of an All-Night Runner The ultimate outdoor woman, Emelie Forsberg captures the magic of a life spent amongst the mountaintops. She shares her passion for skyrunning and her accumulated expertise on how to thrive in this demanding sport. In Sky Runner, Emelie shares her experiences: • Using intervals, uphill and downhill training, and more to maintain peak physical condition• Incorporating both yoga and strength exercises into her daily training routines• Growing her own food and creating her own recipes to nourish body and soul• Physically and mentally recovering from injury• Finding balance in her life as a professional, extreme-sport athlete• Sustaining both motivation and passion in her sport and her life

From master illustrator Katy Lipscomb comes a wild new adult coloring book: Howl! Howl contains a pack of 30 fantastical designs featuring wolves in a variety of settings and presentations. Printed on specially selected artist grade paper, this coloring book is fun for beginners, but also created with the advanced colorist in mind. Take your skills to the next level with blending, shading, and mixing utensils to create your masterpiece.Each image is hand-drawn and exquisitely detailed, with various styles ranging from minimalist to more defined detail. PS: Howl makes a perfect Christmas gift for any wolf-lover and creative artist in your life!

Breathtaking oil paintings bursting with energy pullreaders along into Big Lake, the home of Jangles, thebiggest fish anyone has seen. Fishing alone at dusk,a boy feels a tug on his line and comes face-to-facewith the gigantic trout--whose enormous jaw is coveredwith so many lures and fish hooks that he jingles andjangles when he swims. Terrified by the sight, the boy isshocked when Jangles befriends him and takes him on anadventure to the bottom of the lake. A surprise endingwill leave readers laughing and shaking their heads. Hereis Shannon at his very best-in a wild and witty story thatbegs repeated reading.

What would you do if every spark of electricity suddenly vanished, as if somebody had flipped a switch on the entire planet? Cars won't start, the heat shuts off, there's no water in your faucet, and your radio, TV, and flashlight go dark. Everyone in Charlie's small town is baffled.But as time passes, lawlessness erupts and takes an ugly turn. When the market and pharmacy are torched by an anti-Semitic arsonist, Charlie realizes his mother will die without her medicine. So he dons skis and heads off alone, seeking the nearest hospital. After traveling 50 miles through brutal ice and snow, Charlie encounters a burned-out, looted city of terrified citizens. Will he be able to save his mom?Heroic, eloquent, and unforgettable, The Big Dark raises timely questions about responsibility, tolerance, and love.

Big Dinosaur Coloring Book | New for 2020 | More Than 100 DesignsTyrannosaurus Rex, Stegosaurus, Triceratops, Velociraptor, Spinosaurus, Brachiosaurus, and many more!Dinosaur coloring book for boys, girls, kids, adults and anyone who loves dinosaurs. Featuring full page drawings of all of the most popular types of dinosaur in realistic settings. This high-quality dinosaur coloring book features:101 unique dinosaur illustrationsEach page is 8 ½ x 11 inchesEach page is professionally composedFull page, detailed designs, no repeatsSingle-sided pages lessen the chance of bleed through and make removal and display easyHigh-resolution printingPrinted on bright white, 60 lb stockMade in USAGet your copy today!

Entertain Your Kid For Hours And Teach Them About Gratitude and Kindness!This kids’ activity book is filled with fun, brain-boosting challenges that will engage your child, keep them busy, and promote learning along the way. Artist and former school teacher Shannon Roberts expertly crafted each activity to be adorable, entertaining, and educational all at the same time. For Kids 6 and Up!This activity book for kids features:Word searchesMazesColoring pagesCrack the CodeLetter TracingWord ScramblesSecret PuzzlesSymmetry Drawing...and more!Author Shannon Roberts holds a bachelor’s degree in elementary education, and a master’s degree in curriculum and instruction. Prior to starting her art business in 2014 she worked as a full-time elementary school teacher and created worksheets for her students like the ones found in this book. A mom herself, Shannon created each page in Gratitude Games to be cute, playful, and fun as kids learn how to appreciate the good in their lives and help make the world a kinder place.

One day down on the farm, Duck got a wild idea. "I bet I could ride a bike," he thought. He waddled over to where the boy parked his bike, climbed on and began to ride. At first he rode slowly and he wobbled a lot, but it was fun! Duck rode past Cow and waved to her. "Hello, Cow!" said Duck. "Moo," said Cow. But what she thought was, "A duck on a bike? That's the silliest thing I've ever seen!" And so Duck rides past sheep, horse, and all the other barnyard animals. Suddenly, a group of kids ride by on their bikes and run into the farmhouse, leaving the bikes outside. Now ALL the animals can ride bikes, just like Duck!

Join these troublesome dinosaurs as their best manners are put to task in this infectious read-aloud, a delightful new addition to Jane Yolen and Mark Teague's beloved, award-winning series!What if a dinosaur won't be polite?Maybe burps at the table and starts food fights?Watch these dinosaur children's larger-than-life antics as they navigate sharing and showing gratitude with their human family and friends.Do dinosaurs spit broccoli on the floor, hog the slide at the playground, or wreck the bathroom with their latest mud science experiment?Of course not! They share, they show kindness, and they are polite.Being courteous is an important lesson in children's lives. While learning good manners is full of its own struggles and quandaries, the payoff of hearing "please" and "thank you" is worth it.Each book in the endlessly popular How Do Dinosaurs series is a combination of childish antics followed by a gentle lesson -- with over 14.5 million books in print. See if your little readers can find the names of each dinosaur, hidden on each page!