Linda Glaser

Faigel makes the best Hanukkah latkes in Chelm, but somehow, this year she's forgotten how to make them She sends her husband, Shmuel, to ask the rabbi for help. And in Chelm, the village of fools--oy vey --this becomes a recipe for disaster

A celebration of our nation's melting pot, this beautifully illustrated origin story of the Statue of Liberty honors a poet who has advocated for the voiceless. "Give me your tired, your poor Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free . . . " In 1883, Emma Lazarus, deeply moved by an influx of immigrants from eastern Europe, wrote a sonnet that gave a voice to the Statue of Liberty. Originally a gift from France to celebrate our shared national struggles for liberty, the statue, thanks to Emma's poem, came to define us as a nation that welcomes immigrants. The text of that now famous poem, "The New Colossus," appears in this free-verse biography, illustrated in an exquisite folk art style. The New Colossus by Emma Lazarus has been selected as a Common Core Text Exemplar (Grades 4-5, Poetry)

A child observes the arrival of spring and its effects on plants and animals.

A child observes the coming of winter and its effects on the weather, animals, and plants.

Describes the water, air, soil, sky, sun, and more shared by all living creatures on Earth.

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycle of the common earthworm

"A celebration and natural history of the helpful 'underground gardeners'."--Kirkus Reviews Wonderful Worms encourages an appreciation for the small creatures of the earth by explaining the vital role that earthworms play in the planet's ecosystem. The book also contains informative charts and cross-section illustrations of the worm's underground environment. Sure to be a favorite of curious children everywhere A National Science Teachers Association / Children's Book Council Outstanding Science Trade Book for Students K-12