Books published by publisher New Paige Press

Why can’t Ricky roll? Find out in this rollicking, whimsical adventure loved by kids, parents and teachers everywhere! When the rocks get together to play and roll around their favorite hill, they find that one of their friends, Ricky, can't roll with them. Unlike all of the others, who are all round, Ricky can't roll because he's flat on one side. His friends didn't get it, "Come Roll!" they would chant. So Ricky tried, but replied, "I'm sorry, I can’t.” Determined not to leave their friend behind, the rock friend set out to help Ricky roll around - one way or another. From the best-selling author of Tess, the Tin that Wanted to Rock, The Bear and the Fern and The Masterpiece comes this fun, funny and heartwarming that is loved by kids, parents and teachers alike. Combining the spirit of Shel Silverstein, the heart of Mo Willems and the rhyme and rhythm of Dr. Seuss, Ricky, the Rock is ideal for children ages 3-9 and Pre K-3rd grade. This original story featuring the "You Rock Group" is a book that kids are sure to cherish as they grow, and ask to read over and over again! Kids ages: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9

Join two unlikely friends (and one cleverly hidden ladybug), as they discover that anything is possible when you believe in yourself - and each other. When a potted houseplant is placed down in a room with a happy-go-lucky, stuffed bear, an enduring bond is instantly formed. But while Bear is anxious to explore the world around them, Fern refuses to go with him, insistent that houseplants can't move. He'd ask the plant nicely, each night 'fore he went, "Care to go for a walk?" but she'd never consent. "I can't go, don't bother," said the plant, sounding stern. "I'm unable to move, I'm only a fern." Fern soon realizes, though, that she can do anything she wants once she's willing to try, and no matter how long it takes, she can always count on her good friend, Bear, for support. From the author of the best-selling book, Ricky, the Rock that Couldn't Roll, this lyrical, beautifully illustrated story is a charming book that will have both boys and girls mesmerized from start to end. It combines the rhythm of Dr. Seuss, the heart of Shel Silverstein and the playfulness of Mo Williems. Perfect for all children 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and up, Pre-K -5th grade. Includes a few challenging words that will help expand a child's vocabulary. Older children will love reading this book to themselves, and parents will cherish the bonding experience by reading this truly special book to their younger ones.

This fun-filled, light-hearted book, told from a parent's point-of-view, is a clever, fun and funny story that will keep kids laughing from cover to cover while waiting in suspense to see how the "Nose-Biting Monster" is finally tamed! I've figured out how I could end this for good, so my monster will act the way all monsters should... The one, surefire way to get out of this pickle is to give my fierce nose-biter A BIG MONSTER TICKLE! The story celebrates the special bond that gets formed between children and their parents, and how children can express their love even before they have the words to say it.From the author of the best-selling book, Ricky, the Rock that Couldn't Roll, this lyrical, beautifully illustrated story is a fun read that will have both boys and girls ages 3-11 giggling from beginning to end. It combines the rhythm of Dr. Seuss, the heart of Shel Silverstein and the playfulness of Mo Williems. Perfect for all children ages 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and up, and Pre-K -5th grade.

The rocks are back, this time in a collection of fun, funny and often outrageous rhymes!If you loved Ricky, the Rock That Couldn't Roll, and Tess, the Tin that Wanted to Rock, or if you enjoy short, lyrically written stories like those by Shel Silverstein or Dr. Seuss, then you're sure to love Do Pebbles Eat Chili? This addition to the "You Rock" collection houses 24 unique poems, each featuring Marvin, Ricky, Leesie and all of their rock friends (and one wise little ladybug), in a variety of stories that are sometime outlandish, sometimes thought-provoking, but always a thrill to read. Along with the the rock friends, you'll meet a sleepy purple cow who loves to chat, a group of tux-wearing ducks, a reckless meteor looking for a place to hide, bubble-stealing stones, a pebble who can never get enough... and so much more!Plus, find out the secret meaning of Ricky, the Rock that Couldn't Roll in a special lyrical message directly from the author. So find your way to the magical hill where rocks come alive. Do Pebbles Eat Chili? is perfect for kids ages 3-8, and is sure to be a book that your children will treasure forever, and read time and time again.

The national bestseller and winner of the American Book Award, thoroughly updated for the first time since its initial publication to include textbooks written since 2000 and featuring a new chapter on what textbooks get wrong about 9/11 and Iraq.Since its initial publication in 1995, Lies My Teacher Told Me has gone on to win an American Book Award and the Oliver Cromwell Cox Award for Distinguished Anti-Racist Scholarship, and to sell one million copies in its various editions.What started out as a survey of the twelve leading American history textbooks has ended up being what the San Francisco Chronicle calls "an extremely convincing plea for truth in education" beginning with the pre-Columbian period and ranging over characters and events as diverse as Reconstruction, Helen Keller, the first Thanksgiving, and the My Lai massacre.In this revised and updated edition, James Loewen surveys six new high school history textbooks written since the first edition of Lies was published. In his inimitable style, he adds material to each chapter noting where the new books have gotten more accurate and where they are still fatally flawed. Loewen also writes at length about the way these textbooks treat the 2001 terrorist attacks and our "response" in Iraq. In fact, while researching this new edition Loewen made the front page of the New York Times in 2006 when he discovered that publishers were passing off as original virtually identical passages on important recent events in a number of history books. And in yet another example of the failure of American history textbooks, he found that "celebrity" historians whose names appear as authors in some cases have never read, let alone written, the texts attributed to them.

Get rolling with Ricky, Tess, Marvin, Kai, Pip, Stu and all of your favorite rock characters! Straight from the pages of "Ricky, the Rock that Couldn't Roll" and "Tess, the Tin that Wanted to Rock" comes this super fun coloring and activity book. Filled with games, puzzles, mazes, coloring pages and more, this book is both fun and educational. Get the crayons out and get ready to rock!

Join a playful bunny as he gains a pair of wings and takes to the sky. This poetic book uses expressive vocabulary and rhyming couplets to tell an amusing tale about two unlikely animal friends who find compassion and empathy when they each spend time experiencing the other's perspective. This light story is sure to inspire smiles from toddlers and imaginative consideration by children of all ages.

"A summing up of the best of Terkel."—Herbert Mitgang, DoubletakeThe Studs Terkel Reader, originally published under the title My American Century, collects the best interviews from eight of Terkel's classic oral histories together with his magnificent introductions to each work. Featuring selections from American Dreams, Coming of Age, Division Street, "The Good War", The Great Divide, Hard Times, Race, and Working, this "greatest hits" volume is a treasury of Terkel's most memorable subjects that will delight his many lifelong fans and provide a perfect introduction for those who have not yet experienced the joy of reading Studs Terkel. It includes an introduction by Pulitzer Prize-winner Robert Coles surveying Terkel's overall body of work and a new foreword by Calvin Trillin.

Join a playful bunny as he gains a pair of wings and takes to the sky.This poetic picture book uses expressive vocabulary and rhyming couplets to tell an amusing tale about two unlikely animal friends who find compassion and empathy when they each spend time experiencing the other's perspective.This light story and the accompanying sheet music are sure to inspire smiles from toddlers and imaginative consideration by children of all ages.

In 1929, after eight years in Europe, photographer Berenice Abbott (1898-1991) returned to New York City for what was planned as a short visit. During her absence, hundreds of 19th-century buildings had been razed to make way for dozens of skyscrapers. The unprecedented building boom inspired Abbott to give up her thriving Parisian portrait practice to photograph the new face of New York. Soon after her return, the Stock Market crashed and the Depression began. For five years, Abbott struggled to pursue her project, reserving Wednesdays to photograph New York City. In 1935, the Federal Art Project offered her support: it gave her a 145 monthly salary, a field assistant, research assistants, a secretary, and a car. By 1940, Abbott had completed "Changing New York," one of the monumental achievements of 20th-century photography.