Marilyn Singer

In this cheerful, enjoyable poetry collection, a family decides to celebrate every Jewish holiday for a full year, “the ones we know well, the ones we do not.” Starting with new-year apples dipped in honey on Rosh Hashanah all the way to flowers and chocolates on Tu B’Av (often called “Jewish Valentine’s Day”), readers can explore the joy and meaning of the various holidays along with this lively family of five. A brief explanation of the holiday accompanies each poem. By an award-winning and beloved children’s poet, this is a wonderful introduction to Jewish celebrations, observances, and days of remembrance.

From award-winning author Marilyn Singer comes a funny Level 1 Ready-to-Read about a poodle whose hair won't stop growing Poodle coming, poodle going. Poodle's curly hair is growing. Poodle's eyes are hardly showing. Like the grass, that dog needs mowing Come see Poodle's hair grow and grow and grow in this delightful rhyming book that beginning readers will love reading again and again.

From award-winning author Marilyn Singer comes a funny Level 1 Ready-to-Read about a poodle whose hair won't stop growing Poodle coming, poodle going. Poodle's curly hair is growing. Poodle's eyes are hardly showing. Like the grass, that dog needs mowing Come see Poodle's hair grow and grow and grow in this delightful rhyming book that beginning readers will love reading again and again.

This playful puppy thinks she’s having the best day ever! She's so happy to be out with her friend, she doesn't even realise that she's being a little naughty. But then he scolds her, and suddenly - Worst. Day. Ever. Will puppy be able to make amends and turn their day back around?

A sweet and lyrical picture book for younger children celebrating all the ways that creatures on our planet say "I love you." From snuggling garter snakes to big, cozy bear hugs, this book in verse shares how animals we'd expect, and some we wouldn't, express affection for each other. Each animal interaction is compared with a similar human one, in beautifully blended illustrations composed by the talented Alette Straathof--showing that we are not so different from our animal neighbors. Find out more about the animals in the back pages and discover how to say "I love you" in different languages.

Award-winning author Marilyn Singer takes us on a flight into the beautiful world of birds in this Pre-Level 1 Ready-to-Read Come see birds of all different kinds in this delightful story that beginning readers will love reading again and again. See them singing, winging, walking, talking, and so much more in this charming book that includes a special section at the back with facts on each type of bird.

A family of mice.A runaway goat. A mischievous snake.A shocking parrot. A pardoned turkey.A pampered raccoon. A ghostbusting dog.A celebrity cow. The White House housed more than presidents and First Families--who could forget the furry, scaly, feathered friends who impressed the press, guarded their charges, and kept them company through all the ups and downs of their respective terms? Marilyn Singer's compelling poems will delight readers with stories of the creatures who sat beside our country's leaders, as she draws intriguing connections between the animals and the administrations they accompanied. Mixed-media illustrations by Ryan McAmis lend humor and vivacity, and detailed back matter explores each president's pet history in more depth.

Award-winning author Marilyn Singer opens up an entire world of imagination in only twenty-four rhyming words in this Pre-Level 1 Ready-to-Read about how animals eat Come see animals of all different kinds enjoy a picnic in this delightful story that beginning readers will love reading again and again. See how a frog "gulps," a shark "gobbles," a chicken "pecks," and more. And don't miss the fun surprise at the end This story features only twenty-four rhyming words and comes with a pronunciation guide

Award-winning author Marilyn Singer opens up an entire world of imagination in only twenty-four rhyming words in this Pre-Level 1 Ready-to-Read about how animals eat Come see animals of all different kinds enjoy a picnic in this delightful story that beginning readers will love reading again and again. See how a frog "gulps," a shark "gobbles," a chicken "pecks," and more. And don't miss the fun surprise at the end This story features only twenty-four rhyming words and comes with a pronunciation guide

A perfect gift for a new big brother or big sister, this collection of 21 poems celebrates growing up and milestones both large and small in a young person's life, such as learning how to whistle, riding the school bus alone, and becoming an older sibling. Growing up is exciting It's packed with firsts like losing a tooth of visiting the ocean. It's bursting with accomplishments like figuring out how to snap, and learning to ride a bike. And it's full of changes that change you like being stung by a bee and realizing that even big kids cry, or holding your baby brother for the first time. This collection of poems by award-winning author Marilyn Singer salutes significant milestones for every child and is accompanied by sweet, joyful illustrations by Jana Christy.

Why are humans and other mammals covered in hair, and why are there so many different types of it? Vivid photographs paired with a duo of quirky, illustrated hair guides serve to illuminate fascinating facts about mammal hair: why it exists, what it's good for, and more. Readers will learn about different types of animal coats, such as fur and down, and explore the many different forms guard hairs take, such as the quills on a porcupine.

Award-winning author Marilyn Singer opens up an entire world of imagination in only twenty-four rhyming words in this Pre-Level 1 Ready-to-Read about how animals move Come see animals of all different kinds hurry to their very special destination in this delightful story that beginning readers will love reading again and again. See animals float, flutter, scuttle, slide, crawl, clamber, gallop, and glide as they move from place to place. This story features only twenty-four rhyming words and comes with a pronunciation guide

Award-winning author Marilyn Singer opens up an entire world of imagination in only twenty-four rhyming words in this Pre-Level 1 Ready-to-Read about how animals move Come see animals of all different kinds hurry to their very special destination in this delightful story that beginning readers will love reading again and again. See animals float, flutter, scuttle, slide, crawl, clamber, gallop, and glide as they move from place to place. This story features only twenty-four rhyming words and comes with a pronunciation guide

The role of First Lady has been defined differently by each woman who's held it, but all of them left an impact on our nation as partner of the commander in chief. Incisive poetry by Marilyn Singer and energetic art by Nancy Carpenter provide a fascinating glimpse into the lives of women-from Martha Washington to Eleanor Roosevelt to Lady Bird Johnson-who variously embraced the position and shied away from it, craved the spotlight and fiercely guarded their privacy, took controversial stands and championed for the status quo. Detailed back matter includes short biographies, quotations, and more.

Tallulah heads out into a winter wonderland to go ice skating and finds out that having fun is sometimes more important than being the best, in this new, snowy addition to the popular Tallulah series.Tallulah is an accomplished ballerina, but she also loves to skate. After all, skating's a lot like ballet--challenging, graceful, and glamorous.Tallulah is positive that with some hard work, she and her friend Kacie will be just as good on the ice as they are at dance. They'll be Super Skaters But Kacie doesn't want to rehearse fancy moves; she wants to have fun. So Tallulah practices by herself.That is, until an encounter with a talented boy, which ends with an embarrassing mishap. Then Tallulah begins to realize that sometimes having fun is more important than being the best, a needed message for today's goal-oriented, busy kids.

Happy New Year ... in July This versatile collection of engaging original poems showcases New Year celebrations throughout the year and around the world. In many places around the globe, the new year starts on January 1. But not everywhere Chinese New Year is celebrated in January or February. Iranians observe Nowruz in March. For Thai people, Songkran occurs in April. Ethiopians greet the new year at Enkutatash in September. All these celebrations, and many others, have deep-rooted traditions and treasured customs. Acclaimed poet Marilyn Singer has created a lively poetry collection that highlights sixteen of these fascinating festivities, some well-known and some less familiar. Together with Susan L. Roth's captivating collage illustrations, the poems take readers to the heart of these beloved holidays. Every month of the year, somewhere in the world people celebrate with joy and good wishes for a happy new year.