Books with title Just Like Dad

Zanthony is on a journey of self-discovery. His mothers repetitive comparison to his absent father causes him to wonder what type of man his dad is. Zanthony considers becoming an artist, detective, chef, archeologist, journalist, military general, actor, psychologist, medical doctor, and astronaut. Ultimately, Zanthony learns and his mother realizes that he is beyond comparison and a wonderful individual that will grow into his own outstanding man.

An ode to the girl with scrapes on her knees and flowers in her hair, and every girl in between, this exquisite treasury will appeal to readers of Dear Girl and I Am Enough and have kids poring over it to find a poem that's just for them.I am a canvasBeing painted onBy the words of my familyFriendsAnd communityFrom Vanessa Brantley-Newton, the author of Grandma's Purse, comes a collection of poetry filled with engaging mini-stories about girls of all kinds: girls who feel happy, sad, scared, powerful; girls who love their bodies and girls who don't; country girls, city girls; girls who love their mother and girls who wish they had a father. With bright portraits in Vanessa's signature style of vibrant colors and unique patterns and fabrics, this book invites readers to find themselves and each other within its pages."A dynamic, uplifting, and welcoming world of girls."--Kirkus "Thoughtful, inclusive, and celebratory"--Publishers Weekly"Bursting with positivity, this would be a great book to use in primary school classrooms when discussing issues of friendship, diversity, and self-esteem."--Booklist

From a bale of hay nestled in the back of a farmers barn came a loud CRACK.Hidden in the straw lay a trembling eggand out burst a wing followed by a leg.But what kind of baby is he? Join the tot as he meets the animals from the farm when he sets out to discover who is “Just Like Me.” With irresistible illustrations and comic, rhyming text written by bestselling author Josephine Young, this book will quickly have children joining in with the fun and asking for more.Ages 3-4

Teach Social Studies Standards through Engaging Text. Repetitive, predictable story lines and illustrations that match the text provide maximum support to the emergent reader. Engaging stories promote reading comprehension, and easy and fun activities on the inside back covers extend learning. Great for Reading First, Fluency, Vocabulary, Text Comprehension, and ESL/ELL!

With its bright and textured images, this charming picture book invites kids to listen, look, touch…and even find an army of armadillos cleverly hidden throughout. “Go play with your cousins, Arlo!” That’s what Arlo the armadillo hears his mom say, and that’s exactly what he’s trying to do. But just when he thinks he’s found them, it turns out that he’s really discovered something else. Those scaly heads peeping out of the water? Alligators! Those pointy ears emerging from behind a pile of earth? They belong to a bunny, digging a hole.Where could his cousins—armadillos from head to toe, just like Arlo—be? Sharp-eyed children will see!

One day at preschool, Elmo discovers that he has a new classmate–Lizzie. Elmo can’t stop staring because she’s in a wheelchair. But Elmo finds out that except for her disability, the two of them have more in common than not. Lizzie has a puppy, she loves ice cream, and she loves to play basketball. As Elmo and his classmates come to know Lizzie, they learn that people with disabilities can live full lives and have skills and strengths that are just like their own. An important addition to our Sesame Street publishing list.