Caitie McAneney

Before Madam C.J. Walker launched a line of beauty and hair products for black women, she was Sarah Breedlove, a washerwoman in rural Louisiana. This title presents Walker's fascinating biography, tracing her life from a childhood in poverty to becoming America's first female self-made millionaire. Through accessible text and historical photographs, readers will learn about Walker's entrepreneurial mind and the spirit that allowed her to found a company and launch a successful beauty empire in the unlikeliest of times. This text, through its use of social studies concepts, primary sources, and a comprehensive timeline, is designed to engage readers while supporting classroom learning.

Is it cool to rhyme all the time? Of course it is This book introduces readers to this essential poetic device in an age-appropriate and silly way. Alongside rhymes, readers will deepen their understanding of high-interest topics with fascinating fact boxes. A vivid design lends to the fun and allows young readers to connect with the rhymes in an amusing way. Readers are sure to keep turning the pages for more

Many of the best kids' jokes use a pun in the punch line. This book introduces kids to puns through silly and relatable topics. Puns highlight amusement in wordplay, allowing readers to fall in love with the magic of language--and think about how they can have fun with it. Achievable text is paired with vivid images to keep kids engaged. Fact boxes give interesting tidbits to deepen readers' learning experience. Readers will hone their comedic skills as they discover new jokes to tell their friends and family. As readers have fun with puns, they are sure to strengthen their reading skills and appreciation for language.

Listening may seem passive, but it can also be a real challenge Children often struggle with listening to others, whether its teachers, parents, or peers. However, in this book, they'll learn what can be gained from listening, and how they can do it in an active and intentional way. With a growth mindset focus, this book shows readers the importance of feedback and hearing others out. Age-appropriate text and colorful images will make learning this social skill fun

Big feelings are a part of life, but they can be scary for children when coping skills aren't available. This book teaches emerging readers how to identify their feelings, a first step in dealing with them. Readers will learn that all emotions are normal and valid, and they can teach us about ourselves and our environment. Readers will enjoy the relatable situations and vivid visuals as they gain the skills to feel and heal.

Many of the best kids' jokes use a pun in the punch line. This book introduces kids to puns through silly and relatable topics. Puns highlight amusement in wordplay, allowing readers to fall in love with the magic of language--and think about how they can have fun with it. Achievable text is paired with vivid images to keep kids engaged. Fact boxes give interesting tidbits to deepen readers' learning experience. Readers will hone their comedic skills as they discover new jokes to tell their friends and family. As readers have fun with puns, they are sure to strengthen their reading skills and appreciation for language.

Collaboration is an important social skill to have in school and outside of school. Children need to learn how to work together on projects, in the classroom, and in play. This book outlines essential advice for relatable situations, such as working on a team for a science experiment. Readers will learn how to communicate with others and listen to their input as well. Familiar situations and settings will give emerging readers the opportunity to apply these social skills to their own lives.

It can be hard to make friends It can be even harder to keep friendships going, as children figure out social skills for the first time. This book provides helpful suggestions for being a good friend, from listening to others to including others in play. Age-appropriate text and vivid visuals will draw readers in as they learn helpful friendship advice. Familiar situations will allow readers to apply these social skills to everyday life.

What's personal space? Many young children struggle to understand the concept. They may want to touch others or use others' personal belongings. This book teaches children how to respect others through understanding boundaries. Readers will learn how to set their own personal boundaries and respect the boundaries of others. Simple text supported by bright photographs makes this important subject accessible to emerging readers.

It's hard to hear criticism. However, as young learners, children often hear criticism and feedback. This book help readers understand what they can gain from criticism, how they can respond, and how they can cope with the big feelings that might come up. With helpful advice and familiar situations, this book is an essential coping guide for young readers. They will learn how to face challenging situations and develop the skills they need to thrive.

What's so funny about a selfish shellfish? Say it six times fast, and you can't help but laugh Tongue twisters are sure to get readers excited about speech and language. This book introduces readers to cool topics, from bugs to ocean habitats, through fact boxes that accompany tongue twisters. Readers are encouraged to read the tongue twisters out loud to see how the spelling and sequence of the words sound out loud. Silly images accompany facts and tongue twisters to give readers an enjoyable reading experience. Not even Peter Piper could pick a more perfect book for emerging comedians.

Is it cool to rhyme all the time? Of course it is This book introduces readers to this essential poetic device in an age-appropriate and silly way. Alongside rhymes, readers will deepen their understanding of high-interest topics with fascinating fact boxes. A vivid design lends to the fun and allows young readers to connect with the rhymes in an amusing way. Readers are sure to keep turning the pages for more

Knock knock--who's there? A book filled with hilarious one-liners and surprises This book will introduce readers to knock-knock jokes on a wide variety of high-interest subjects, from space to dinosaurs. Fact boxes on each spread will spark readers' interest, as the accompanying jokes make them laugh out loud. Colorful images and a bright design will catch readers' eyes, as they play with language and the element of surprise. Readers are sure to find a laugh behind every door--and on every page.

What must break before being used? An egg In this book, readers will discover fun and age-appropriate riddles to enjoy and share with others. Riddles are presented alongside fun facts, covering a variety of high-interest topics from animals to careers. Achievable text and riddle structure will challenge readers to work on their critical thinking and language skills in a novel way. With bright visuals and a cool design, readers are sure to keep reading to learn more ridiculous riddles.

Readers take a trip to the silliest parts of space in this cool collection of jokes This high-interest topic is the perfect focus for a beginner's guide to telling jokes, as the simple text and achievable language encourages independent reading and memorization. This allows readers to share their favorite jokes with their friends and family. A glossary of new terms helps in the development of a strong vocabulary, and fact boxes connect the jokes to common science curriculum topics. With so much fun wrapped up in a vibrant design, this hilarious reading experience is truly out of this world

Dinosaurs can be scary, but they can also be silly Readers find the fun in this high-interest topic as they learn delightful dinosaur jokes they can tell to their friends and family. The age-appropriate jokes are easy for young readers to understand, remember, and share, and a helpful glossary allows them to add to their developing vocabulary. Readers also expand their knowledge of prehistoric creatures thanks to fact boxes filled with fun information. This reading experience is both educational and entertaining, and it's filled with colorful photographs and illustrations to spark imaginations with each turn of the page.

Dinosaurs can be scary, but they can also be silly Readers find the fun in this high-interest topic as they learn delightful dinosaur jokes they can tell to their friends and family. The age-appropriate jokes are easy for young readers to understand, remember, and share, and a helpful glossary allows them to add to their developing vocabulary. Readers also expand their knowledge of prehistoric creatures thanks to fact boxes filled with fun information. This reading experience is both educational and entertaining, and it's filled with colorful photographs and illustrations to spark imaginations with each turn of the page.

Readers take a trip to the silliest parts of space in this cool collection of jokes This high-interest topic is the perfect focus for a beginner's guide to telling jokes, as the simple text and achievable language encourages independent reading and memorization. This allows readers to share their favorite jokes with their friends and family. A glossary of new terms helps in the development of a strong vocabulary, and fact boxes connect the jokes to common science curriculum topics. With so much fun wrapped up in a vibrant design, this hilarious reading experience is truly out of this world

School makes the perfect setting for first lessons in comedy This relatable, familiar topic can be very funny, and readers develop their own collection of silly school jokes as they explore the achievable, engaging text of this delightful volume. The jokes are simple and feature at-level language, allowing for independent reading and easy memorization to share with friends. These jokes are paired with colorful images, creating an eye-catching design that makes this a fun reading experience even for reluctant readers. Fun facts are presented as well, creating a unique learning adventure that informs as it entertains.

Kids' lives are busier than ever, with school activities, sports, and family obligations. Some kids may feel like they're always on the go or under pressure to perform. This book introduces early readers to the idea that rest can allow them to recharge and better deal with stress and hard feelings. Rest can come in many forms, from taking a nap to meditating to doing something they enjoy. Simple, accessible language and corresponding photographs allow early readers to grasp this coping skill and find their calm.