Touch the Brightest Star

Touch the Brightest Star
Author: Christie Matheson
Publisher: Greenwillow Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015-05-26
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780062274472

This interactive bedtime story proves nighttime isn't scary at all. The gentle journey from sunset to sunrise shows even the youngest children the magic of the nighttime sky—and lets them make magic happen! A companion to the popular and acclaimed Tap the Magic Tree. What happens while you're sleeping? With lush, beautiful watercolors and cut-paper collage, Christie Matheson reveals the magic of the nighttime sky, using the same kinds of toddler-perfect interactive elements as her acclaimed Tap the Magic Tree. Wave good-bye to the sun, gently press the firefly, make a wish on a star, rub the owls on their heads, and . . . shhhh. No two readings of this book will be the same. That along with the gentle, soothing rhythm, makes Touch the Brightest Star a bedtime winner—no matter how many times you and your child read it. “This exploration of the world at night should be inviting to even the very youngest children, who will also enjoy its imagination-fueled and child-powered interactivity.”—The Horn Book

Tap the Magic Tree Board Book

Tap the Magic Tree Board Book
Author: Christie Matheson
Publisher: Greenwillow Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2016-06-07
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780062274465

The acclaimed interactive picture book about the changing seasons. “Like Hervé Tullet’s Press Here, Matheson’s Tap the Magic Tree proves you don’t need apps for interactivity,” praised the New York Times. This board book edition is perfect for little hands. Every book needs you to turn the pages. But not every book needs you to tap it, shake it, jiggle it, or even blow it a kiss. Innovative and timeless, Tap the Magic Tree asks you to help one lonely tree change with the seasons. Now that’s interactive—and magical! It begins with a bare brown tree. But tap that tree, turn the page, and one bright green leaf has sprouted! Tap again—one, two, three, four—and four more leaves have grown on the next page. Pat, clap, wiggle, jiggle, and see blossoms bloom, apples grow, and the leaves swirl away with the autumn breeze. The collage-and-watercolor art evokes the bright simplicity of Lois Ehlert and Eric Carle and the interactive concept will delight fans of Pat the Bunny. Combining a playful spirit and a sense of wonder about nature, Christie Matheson has created a new modern classic that is a winner in every season—and every story time! And don't miss the follow-up, Touch the Brightest Star!

Plant the Tiny Seed

Plant the Tiny Seed
Author: Christie Matheson
Publisher: Greenwillow Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2017-01-24
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780062393395

How do you make a garden grow? In this playful companion to the popular Tap the Magic Tree and Touch the Brightest Star, you will see how tiny seeds bloom into beautiful flowers. And by tapping, clapping, waving, and more, young readers can join in the action! Christie Matheson masterfully combines the wonder of the natural world with the interactivity of reading. Beautiful collage-and-watercolor art follows the seed through its entire life cycle, as it grows into a zinnia in a garden full of buzzing bees, curious hummingbirds, and colorful butterflies. Children engage with the book as they wiggle their fingers to water the seeds, clap to make the sun shine after rain, and shoo away a hungry snail. Appropriate for even the youngest child, Plant the Tiny Seed is never the same book twice—no matter how many times you read it! And for curious young nature lovers, a page of facts about seeds, flowers, and the insects and animals featured in the book is included at the end. Fans of Press Here, Eric Carle, and Lois Ehlert will find their next favorite book in Plant the Tiny Seed.

Goodnight Little One

Goodnight Little One
Author: Margaret Wise Brown
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 14
Release: 2022-01-25
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 164517025X

Join a variety of animals as they settle in for the night.

Shelter

Shelter
Author: Christie Matheson
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 193
Release: 2021-10-12
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0593376382

A heart-wrenching middle grade debut that considers homelessness from one girl's perspective and explores deep truths about the resounding impact of empathy. Perfect for fans of One for the Murphys and Paper Things. Fifth grade can be tough for anyone. There are cliques and mean kids and homework and surprise math tests. But after tragedy strikes her family, almost-eleven-year-old Maya has a painful secret that makes many days feel nearly impossible. And today might be Maya's toughest yet. Her family is on edge, she needs to travel alone across the city, a bully is out to get her, and Maya has to face this winter's biggest rainstorm without a coat or an umbrella. But even on the rainiest days, there's hope that the sun will come out soon. Emotional and compassionate, Shelter looks at homelessness through one girl's eyes and explores the power of empathy, friendship, and love.

Sunrise, Moonrise

Sunrise, Moonrise
Author: Betsy Thompson
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 15
Release: 2016-11-29
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1481471422

When day turns into night, some animals rest while others spring to life.

The Hidden Rainbow

The Hidden Rainbow
Author: Christie Matheson
Publisher: Greenwillow Books
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2020
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780062393418

Illustrations and simple, rhyming text invite the reader to uncover the rainbow of colors hidden in a garden, which helps flowers bloom and bees find food. Includes facts about bees and their importance.

Bird Watch

Bird Watch
Author: Christie Matheson
Publisher: Greenwillow Books
Total Pages: 48
Release: 2019-02-26
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780062393401

From the author of the acclaimed Tap the Magic Tree! Search for hidden birds and count them, too, in this seek-and-find picture book with a satisfying surprise. Delicate artwork, a focus on counting, and an engaging treasure hunt will entice fans of Janell Cannon's Stellaluna and Steve Light’s Have You Seen My Dragon? There are treasures hiding in the trees! Can you find them? From the author of the acclaimed and bestselling Tap the Magic Tree, this stunning picture book merges basic math concepts with elements of a treasure hunt. With different species of birds and other forest animals hiding in the trees and bushes, there is something new to discover on every page. Patience is rewarded as readers learn to count backward from ten, meet new birds, and learn about the diverse ecosystem of the forest. Beautiful watercolor-and-collage art, a playful counting text, and a search-and-find theme will inspire children and parents to return to Bird Watch again and again. And for curious young birders, a page of information about bird-watching and the different birds that appear in the book is included.

The Brightest Star in the Sky

The Brightest Star in the Sky
Author: Marian Keyes
Publisher: M. Joseph
Total Pages: 613
Release: 2009
Genre: Apartment dwellers
ISBN: 9780718149864

Fate is on its way to the tenants of 66 Star Street, bringing with it love and tragedy, friendship and heartbreak, and the power to change lives ... One of them is falling in love; another is torn between two lovers. For some, secrets they want to stay buried will come to light and for others the unveiling of those secrets will have tragic consequences.

8 Spinning Planets

8 Spinning Planets
Author: Brian James
Publisher: Cartwheel Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2010
Genre: Planets
ISBN: 9780545235174

"Get to explore the solar system one planet at a time, counting down from Mercury to Nepture!"--P. [4] of cover.