Bear and Bird: The Cave and Other Stories

Bear and Bird: The Cave and Other Stories
Author: JARVIS.
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2025-05-13
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781536239423

Jarvis revisits his beloved, sometimes befuddled, duo in a fifth set of stories where gentle mix-ups and genuine friendship abound. Bear and Bird may not always understand each other, but they both want nothing more than for their best friend to be happy. So when they each find today's date circled in red, they obviously assume it's the other one's birthday (so sorry, Snail!). And when Bird puts her pal through his paces--to prove he's himself and not his look-alike cousin--she finds a sweet way to soothe an unhappy Bear when the test is done. Whether it's Bird bravely helping Bear to retrieve a ball from a cave full of stinky goo (or so they've heard) or both of them putting their faith in a flying umbrella when Bird blithely removes the candy trail meant to lead them home, Jarvis's subtle humor and sweet illustrations create a charming world that young readers are eager to come back to.

Circle

Circle
Author: Jeannie Baker
Publisher: Candlewick
Total Pages: 49
Release: 2020-03-24
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1536210579

“It’s hard to imagine a more powerful treatment of migration: Baker conveys the strength of the birds and the fragility of their habitat with equal care.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review) Each year, bar-tailed godwits undertake the longest unbroken migration of any bird, flying from their breeding grounds in the Arctic to Australia and New Zealand and back again. They follow invisible pathways — pathways that have been followed for thousands of years — while braving hunger and treacherous conditions to reach their destination. In Circle, Jeannie Baker follows the godwits' incredible flight, taking readers over awe-inspiring scenes as the birds spread their wings above such beautiful landmarks as the Great Barrier Reef and China’s breathtaking cityscapes for an unforgettable journey.

Follow Me, Flo!

Follow Me, Flo!
Author: Jarvis
Publisher: Candlewick
Total Pages: 33
Release: 2020-03-10
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1536212709

Can Flo follow Daddy Duck on their outing, or will she get distracted? A lively read-aloud and visual treat from author-illustrator Jarvis. When Flo and her daddy go to visit a relative’s new nest, Daddy Duck says Flo must follow him or she’ll get lost. Together, they sing a song with all the directions for the journey — up, down, in, and out. But Flo starts to make up her own words, and soon she gets so carried away that she wanders off. Oh, no — now a fox is following Flo! Where is Daddy Duck? What are the words to his song again? Jarvis’s cheerful illustrations and charming text will have young readers following and singing along with Flo.

Bear and Bird: The Stars and Other Stories

Bear and Bird: The Stars and Other Stories
Author: Jarvis
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Total Pages: 65
Release: 2023-10-10
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 153623138X

Jarvis's witty humor is on display as Bear and Bird, unlikely best friends, return in a second collection of tender, charmingly illustrated stories. "OK," said Bird. "I'll be on this rock. I promise I won't wander off. I'll stay on the rock." And she did. Even when it grew legs . . . and a little head. Bear and Bird are the best of friends, but yesterday they had a falling out. And although they can't quite remember why, each is sure that a new best friend is now in order. If Bear sends an anonymous letter floating down the river, will it be found by someone nice--someone with whom he has as much in common as he did with Bird? In this quartet of tales, the endearing duo is back to show that even friends who sometimes get their wires crossed can always be each other's best supporter--whether making plans to meet that go comically awry, baking hideously inedible surprise cakes, or savoring a starlit moment together (and getting carried away with wishes for just one more thing to make it perfect). With his signature subtle wit, irresistible art, and an underlying affection, Jarvis draws newly independent readers into a sweet friendship for the ages.

Where's Waldo?

Where's Waldo?
Author: Martin Handford
Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2007-04-10
Genre: Hollywood (Los Angeles, Calif.)
ISBN: 9780763635015

The reader is invited to find Waldo in the detailed illustrations of several crowded Hollywood movie sets.

Find Out About Animal Babies

Find Out About Animal Babies
Author: Martin Jenkins
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Total Pages: 33
Release: 2022-04-26
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1536220469

"All animals have babies, but not all babies are the same -- and not all animal parents are the same, either. From big babies to little babies, and from parents who raise their young in a crowd to those who do it on their own, all the different families portrayed in this picture book will fascinate young readers curious about animal babies and how they grow."--Provided by publisher.

The Promise

The Promise
Author: Nicola Davies
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Total Pages: 48
Release: 2021-06-15
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1536221716

“This tale is a sturdy one that is made even more emphatic by Davies’s terse writing style. The text is heightened in every way by Carlin’s outstanding mixed-media artwork.” — Booklist (starred review) On a mean street in a mean, broken city, a young girl tries to snatch an old woman’s bag. But the frail old woman says the thief can’t have it without giving something in return: the promise. It is the beginning of a journey that will change the girl’s life — and a chance to change the world, for good.

Rónán and the Mermaid: A Tale of Old Ireland

Rónán and the Mermaid: A Tale of Old Ireland
Author: Marianne McShane
Publisher: Candlewick
Total Pages: 33
Release: 2020-05-19
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1536200220

An Irish storyteller revisits the little-known legend of the Mermaid Saint in a haunting, beautifully illustrated tale of kindness, music, and longing. Long ago, on the eastern coast of Ireland, a monk from the Abbey of Bangor was collecting driftwood along the wave-tossed shore when he found a boy washed up amid a circle of seals. At first the boy, wrapped in a shawl of woven seagrass, could barely move or speak. But when he regained his strength, he recalled being brought ashore by a lady with long golden hair who sang him to safety and gave him a silver ring. The monks knew the legend of a mermaid who had wandered the coast for three hundred years. Could it possibly have been her? Inspired by a story told in medieval chronicles of Irish history about a wondrous happening in the year 558, debut author Marianne McShane weaves a captivating tale, while Jordi Solano captures the legend’s spare but welcoming abbey on the rocky shore — a setting that makes you believe that if you listen hard enough, you too can hear the mermaid’s song.