Books published by publisher Star Bright Books

Madison has a new mission to raise money for her class by selling candy and to earn a school T-shirt. She is eager to call on her neighbors to sell candy, but refuses to go to Mrs. Patel s, whose family has just moved into the neighborhood from India. Seema, a new girl in school lives there. Seema rides the same school bus as Madison, but Madison has never talked to Seema. All Madison's friends think Seema is weird and speaks funny. In her room, Madison reflects on her behavior, and decides to visit Mrs. Patel s house. Madison and the New Neighbors illustrates the virtue of accepting differences and respect for others who are different from us through questioning and self-reflection.

Babies love looking at other babies and these charming baby faces . . . smiling, frowning, laughing, being silly or serious are sure to captivate and delight toddlers and babies. Children will enjoy looking at this book repeatedly. Self-expression has never been more adorable!My Face Book is a delightful board book for encouraging social-emotional development in babies and toddlers. A great choice for a baby shower gift, a first birthday gift and an always-delightful book for babies 0-3!

Whether tucked in a blanket, peeking out of a basket, riding in a backpack, or wrapped in a parent s arms, babies worldwide are carried in unique ways. The simple, rhyming text of this board book introduces children to the ways their global neighbors travel. The beautiful photographs show that all babies are nurtured by their loved ones. (Part of the Babies Everywhere Board Book Series)

After mistaking the basket of a hot-air balloon for a cozy den, a brown bear goes on an unexpected adventure in a big city. When the balloon lands at the start of a colorful parade, the crowd embraces Bear--so very lifelike!--turning him into an instant celebrity. From talk-show hosts to helicopter pilots, everyone wants to meet the funny man in the bear costume. But no one understands poor Bear! With each new sight and smell, friendly face, and excited crowd, Bear is drawn further from his home and into an adventure he will never forget. Combining elegant writing with gorgeous illustrations, this lively and endearing story from award-winning author and illustrator Brian Wildsmith will keep readers enthralled to the final page.

Buildings are like books with stories that lastThey tell us our present and also our past! There's a wonderful history and story to discover about every building in Building Stories - a rich collection of photographs and facts, all told in rhyming verse to delight young readers. Captivating and unusual images from musical instruments to a pencil, a phone, a big wheel with wings, and others that adorn the buildings will encourage children to look more closely at their own neighborhoods and want to learn more about the characters, plots, and settings of these amazing buildings and buildings all around them. Includes the location of and a brief history of each building!

It s time for bed, but Little Sea Otter wants to say good night to ALL the creatures of the sea before she settles down. A patient Mama Sea Otter waits until all the good nights are said-gently reminding Little Sea Otter to say good night to her-and then Mama and Little Sea Otter snuggle together in a bed of sea kelp. With luminous illustrations of the sea, Good Night, Little Sea Otter is the perfect bedtime book for youngsters and their loving parents to share as they snuggle at bedtime. Preschoolers and their parents will make Good Night, Little Sea Otter a classic bedtime book for generations to come.

Babies love looking at other babies and these charming baby faces . . . smiling, frowning, laughing, being silly or serious are sure to captivate and delight toddlers and babies. Children will enjoy looking at this book repeatedly. Self-expression has never been more adorable!My Face Book is a delightful board book for encouraging social-emotional development in babies and toddlers. A great choice for a baby shower gift, a first birthday gift and an always-delightful book for babies 0-3!