Doris the Bookasaurus

by Diana Murray
Doris the Bookasaurus
Author: Diana Murray
Publisher: Imprint
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2017-07-03
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1250179416
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Hooray for books! They make me ROAR! Doris the Bookasaurus thinks books are mega-dino-tastic! They make her spiky tail wiggle and her imagination soar. Her boisterous little brothers, Max and T.J., do not agree. They want her to stop reading and play Chomp the Flag and STEGO Blocks . . . until Doris shares her pirate book aloud. Soon they’re using their imagination for on an epic adventure to Sharktooth bay. With charming rhyming text about an adorable dinosaur family, Doris and her siblings show rambunctious readers everywhere that reading and playing go perfectly together! An Imprint Book

Doris the Bookasaurus

by Diana Murray
Doris the Bookasaurus
Author: Diana Murray
Publisher:
Total Pages: 43
Release: 2017-07-03
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1250116767
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"A dinosaur who loves reading teaches her brothers that playtime and books work perfectly together"--

The Ramped-Up Read Aloud

by Maria Walther
The Ramped-Up Read Aloud
Author: Maria Walther
Publisher: Corwin Press
Total Pages: 305
Release: 2018-06-22
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1506380050
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In this remarkable resource, Maria Walther shares two-page read-aloud experiences for 101 picture books that tune you into what to notice, say, and wonder in order to bolster students’ literacy exponentially. A first-grade teacher for decades, Maria is a master of “strategic savoring.” Her lesson design efficiently sparks instructional conversations around each book’s cover illustration, enriching vocabulary words, literary language, and the ideas and themes vital to young learners. Teachers, schools, and districts looking to energize your core reading and writing program, search no further: The Ramped-Up Read Aloud delivers a formula for literacy development and a springboard to joy in equal parts.

Dogosaurus Rex

by Anna Staniszewski
Dogosaurus Rex
Author: Anna Staniszewski
Publisher: Henry Holt and Company (BYR)
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2017-08-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1250180856
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Ben can’t wait to adopt the best dog in the world. On a trip to the shelter, he sees dogs of all kinds, but none of them are quite right. Then he finds Sadie. Sadie is big—really big. She says “roar” instead of “woof” and she doesn’t fit inside the house, but Ben knows she’s the best dog in the world. Now if only she could stop causing so much trouble! Dogosaurus Rex is a hilarious tale of a very special dog (with a prehistoric twist) that will have you roaring—just like Sadie.

City Shapes

by Diana Murray
City Shapes
Author: Diana Murray
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2016-06-21
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0316359262
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Hunt for shapes of all kinds on this journey through a bustling city, illustrated by four-time Caldecott Honoree Bryan Collier! From shimmering skyscrapers to fluttering kites to twinkling stars high in the sky, everyday scenes become extraordinary as a young girl walks through her neighborhood noticing exciting new shapes at every turn. Far more than a simple concept book, City Shapes is an explosion of life. Diana Murray's richly crafted yet playful verse encourages readers to discover shapes in the most surprising places, and Bryan Collier's dynamic collages add even more layers to each scene in this ode to city living.

Amy Is Famous

by Barbara Bottner
Amy Is Famous
Author: Barbara Bottner
Publisher: Imprint
Total Pages: 42
Release: 2019-02-19
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1250134900
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There’s nothing Amy likes more than being famous. It’s so fun to sign autographs for her bear, pose for photos with her parents, and she loves getting gold stars in class. But when a new girl comes to school, suddenly she’s the superstar, and Amy is just super jealous. It's not until they spend time together that they discover something more meaningful than fame—friendship. Themes of sharing the spotlight, overcoming jealousy, and finding great friends take center stage in Amy is Famous, a picture book from renowned children’s author Barbara Bottner. An Imprint Book "Sometimes being famous isn't all that great, but this story of friendship, self-reliance, and overcoming jealousy is." —Kirkus Reviews

Goodnight, Veggies

by Diana Murray
Goodnight, Veggies
Author: Diana Murray
Publisher: Clarion Books
Total Pages: 37
Release: 2020
Genre: JUVENILE FICTION
ISBN: 1328866831
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Every veggie needs their shut-eye in this restful, charming story set in the community garden, illustrated by New York Times best-selling artist Zachariah OHora. Perfect for fans of the Llama Llama series. As the sun begins to set, the tomatoes are tuckered out, the cucumbers are calm, and the beets are simply beat. But what's got them all so exhausted? Celebrate the turning of day to night in this perfect bedtime ritual for plants--and humans--everywhere

Summer Color!

by Diana Murray
Summer Color!
Author: Diana Murray
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 41
Release: 2018-05-15
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0316519065
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A celebration of the wonder and colors of every child's favorite season--summer! In this celebration of the outdoors, two rambunctious children take off on an adventure from their own backyard. In each new scene they discover the wondrous details--and beautiful colors--of nature. Even when a little summer rain threatens to dampen their grand adventure, the fun continues as woodland scenes come to life in a whole new way. Diana Murray's spirited verse paired with Zoe Persico's charming illustrations hits a wonderful balance of sophisticated and sweet, with details that young children will immediately relate to and layered verse that will enchant readers of all ages.

Wild About Dads

by Diana Murray
Wild About Dads
Author: Diana Murray
Publisher: Imprint
Total Pages: 21
Release: 2020-05-05
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1250788889
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See lions snuggle on the savanna and groundhogs play on the prairie in Diana Murray's Wild About Dads, a heartwarming picture book that celebrates dads of all kinds—featuring illustrations by Amber Alvarez! Dads can help you reach up high, and help to keep you warm and dry. Dads are strong, dads are brave, but sometimes dads could use a shave. Everyone loves dads—humans, lions, frogs, prairie dogs, and even pelicans! See all these animals snuggle their little ones in this sweet, rhyming picture book that celebrates fatherhood in its many forms. Perfect for Father’s Day and showing dads how much they mean to you every day of the year. An Imprint Book