Read hundreds of children's picture books, create & share our own and connect with other members. http://www.biguniverse.com/ Copyright 2004 Big Universe, Inc. Wed Nov 19 01:41:17 UTC 2008 http://www.biguniverse.com/images/buttons/linktobu-120x90.jpg http://www.biguniverse.com/ 120 90 Oliver loves trains ... or does he? Oliver is afraid of dogs ... or is he? How do we know, when he never says anything? People assume Oliver is shy, because his chatty parents and bossy sister always talk for him. When he starts prekindergarten and is asked what he would like to do, at first the words don't come out. But once he realizes that this is his big chance to speak up for himself, nothing can stop him! What does Oliver really want to say? [Pamela Edwards (Author), Louis Pilon (Illustrator). Lobster Press] http://www.biguniverse.com/readkidsbooks/269/oliver-has-something-to-say It's time to go? OH NO! Joey is visiting his grandparents on his own for the very first time. Nervous about being far from home, sleeping in a strange bedroom, eating new foods, and leaving his favorite toys behind, Joey is absolutely positive this will be the worst trip ever. [Addie Meyer Sanders (Author), Andrew Rowland (Illustrator). Lobster Press] http://www.biguniverse.com/readkidsbooks/253/i-dont-want-to-go An 800-year-old Douglas fir ponders the many things it has seen in the natural world as it hears bulldozers coming, and then people arrive to save it from destruction. [Dana Lyons (author), David Danioth (illustrator). Illumination Arts Publishing] http://www.biguniverse.com/readkidsbooks/26/the-tree You Can Be Anything is a delightful book that will entertain and engage your children's imaginations and inspire the belief that they can do, and be, anything. [Gary Craig. Elora Media] http://www.biguniverse.com/readkidsbooks/36/you-can-be-anything Listen now and you will hear The Humpback Whale,the Polar Bear,the Albatross and the Leather Back Turtle among many other sea creatures tell us in verse of their plight,and the whispering Wave warns us of their eventual extinction if we don't care for The One Sea. [David Pierce Hughes. SeaSquirt Publications] http://www.biguniverse.com/readkidsbooks/18/the-one-sea Ralph’s father tells him he can have a new bicycle “when pigs fly.” Instead of giving up, Ralph cheerfully tries to get his curly-tailed pals airborne. This uplifting, award-winning story teaches kids important lessons about thinking outside of the box, and maintaining a positive attitude! Awards won: * IBBY Selection: Top 50 Canadian Children’s Picture Books (2000-2003) * Shortlisted, Governor General’s Award for Illustration (2002) * Winner, Ontario Library Association Blue Spruce Award (2002) [Valerie Coulman (author), Rogé (illustrator). Lobster Press] http://www.biguniverse.com/readkidsbooks/272/when-pigs-fly All of the animals want to eat the last potato on the plate in this slight picture book. Goat manages to trick the others out of their share, but when he finally claims his prize it has already been eaten by a family of mice. [Sue Porter. Mathew Price Limited] http://www.biguniverse.com/readkidsbooks/1/one-potato This delightful tale is an adventure of the sun and its journey across the sky and over the earth, written in rhyming verse. [Gary Craig. Elora Media] http://www.biguniverse.com/readkidsbooks/35/where-does-the-sun-go Too thirsty to heed her mother's warnings, Penelope soon learns the disastrous consequences of gulping a few glasses of grape soda too quickly! This zany misadventure will win kids over from the very first page — and teach them a thing or two about manners by the last. [Sheri Radford (Author), Christine Tripp (Illustrator). Lobster Press] http://www.biguniverse.com/readkidsbooks/266/penelope-and-the-humongous-burp A curious little frog finds a mysterious gift outside his home. It’s Something Special... What can it be? Fascinating possibilities pop into his imagination as he searches high and low for the answer to this enticing riddle. It can say "hello" and it can say "goodbye." It can comes as a surprise and warm you to your toes. It can be planted or blown. And it's no good until it's given away. [Terri Cohlene (author), Doug Keith (illustrator). Illumination Arts Publishing] http://www.biguniverse.com/readkidsbooks/23/something-special Pound Dog sat in front of the doll's house and waited. "Are you coming out yet?" "Never," said Frog. "I'm not coming out. Go away." Frog soon changes his mind when Pound Dog tells him what's happening down at the pond. [Mathew Price, Moira Kemp. Mathew Price Limited] http://www.biguniverse.com/readkidsbooks/9/pound-dog-and-frog Hooray for feather beds! Huge and soft, the perfect place to play ... and before you know it ... sleep. One of John Denver's most popular songs brings back favorite childhood memories. This is the fourth in Dawn Publications' highly acclaimed John Denver & Kids picture book series, adapted and illustrated by award-winning artist Christopher Canyon. The hardback edition comes with a CD of John Denver singing this classic children's song. Winner of the 2007 iParenting Media Greatest Products Call Award Books Category and 2008 Moonbeam Children's Book Bronze Award Book With Music/Theatrical Category. [ John Denver (author), Christopher Canyon (illustrator). Dawn Publications] http://www.biguniverse.com/readkidsbooks/356/grandmas-feather-bed Karly's imaginary friend, Natasha, teaches her about her spirit, kept in an apartment in her heart. But as Karly goes off to school, she loses Natasha in all of the hustle and bustle of the classroom. Karly is a solitary child, and when other children begin to make fun of her reticence, she comes home feeling alone and blue. Luckily for her, Natasha is there to remind her about loving herself. They decide that Karly should live "inside out"-letting the people around her see who she is in her spirit, and that she will wear her socks inside out as a reminder. [Wendy Stofan Halley (author), Roberta Collier-Morales (illustrator). Illumination Arts Publishing] http://www.biguniverse.com/readkidsbooks/87/inside-out Poor Sassafras is self conscious of his stinky smell but his friends help him discover that his smell is what makes him special. [Audrey Penn (author), Ruth E. Harper (illustrator). Tanglewood Press] http://www.biguniverse.com/readkidsbooks/56/sassafras Roonie B. Moonie yearns to be a great explorer like his hero, Christopher Columblebee. But, while exploring one day, he wanders into a dark, unfamiliar place and finds himself in one scary situation after another. Approached by a suspicious stranger offering to help, Roonie must rely on his mother’s guidance and on his instincts to keep himself safe. Will he be lured away by a stranger? Will he find his way back home? How does he decide who can be trusted? Janan Cain’s delightfully illustrated story helps children understand the importance of following safety rules, staying calm, and trusting their feelings. [Janan Cain. Illumination Arts Publishing] http://www.biguniverse.com/readkidsbooks/275/roonie-b-moonie-lost-and-alone A lifetime of sharing between mother and child begins with A Mother's Promise, the sacred vow a woman makes as she prepares to bring life into the world. [Lisa Humphrey (author), David Danioth (illustrator). Illumination Arts Publishing] http://www.biguniverse.com/readkidsbooks/25/a-mothers-promise Hans Andersen's classic tale of faithful love, of happiness lost, and found again. [Hans Christian Andersen, Atsuko Morozumi. Mathew Price Limited] http://www.biguniverse.com/readkidsbooks/12/the-wild-swans This critically acclaimed title addresses common childhood worries (a bully, a first day at school, and a monster residing under the bed) with the not-so-common worries (an eagle making a nest in your hair, a rhino walking down the street, and a herd of elephants waiting for their tea). This entertaining and humorous use of perspective and creative problem-solving will appeal to children and parents looking for help in dealing with a universal issue. [Ferida Wolff and Harriet Savitz (authors), Marie Le Tourneau (illustrator). Tanglewood Press] http://www.biguniverse.com/readkidsbooks/55/is-a-worry-worrying-you Little Rabbit is a bundle of energy, always up to something. Little Rabbit is a never-ending source of mess to clean up and problems to solve. Little Rabbit is full of life and completely adorable. How could anyone resist My Little Rabbit? [Sue Porter. Mathew Price Limited] http://www.biguniverse.com/readkidsbooks/11/my-little-rabbit Books in this new series are a great resource for introducing readers to key aspects of our government—just in time for the 2008 election. Readers will learn about the importance of laws, the duties of our leaders, the election process, and the rights and responsibilities shared by all Americans. The series uses easy-to-understand language to explain important concepts that are closely tied to the social studies curriculum, and content correlates to NCSS and state standards. Each title includes a glossary, an index, and sources for further research. 24 pages, full-color photographs, paperback, grades 2 and up. [. Weekly Reader Corporation] http://www.biguniverse.com/readkidsbooks/291/why-are-elections-important This stunning full colour Manga style book is told from an ecological perspective by artist and poet David Pierce Hughes. This is the moving story of how the One Tree is befriended by a boy, of its destruction and its eventual renewal. [David Pierce Hughes (author), Richard Perrot (illustrator). SeaSquirt Publications] http://www.biguniverse.com/readkidsbooks/19/the-one-tree With bright, vibrant colors and amazing photography, these six 64-page visually stunning books invite students to explore and discover the world of science. Key facts and terms are described on each page. “Factoscope” boxes highlight important points of text. Colorful photographs are labeled for easy identification. [. Saddleback Educational Publishing] http://www.biguniverse.com/readkidsbooks/371/animal-world More than anything, Betty likes to be helpful -- but somehow the helping always seems to go wrong. In this story Betty tries to solve an egg mystery, and muddles the contents of two nests by mistake. [Michaela Morgan (author), Moira Kemp (illustrator). Mathew Price Limited] http://www.biguniverse.com/readkidsbooks/22/betty-solves-a-mystery A young interracial boy wonders why people are labeled by the color of their skin. Realizing that people dream, feel, sing, smile and dance, regardless of their color, he asks, “Am I a color, too?” Gerald Purnell’s powerful art brings this simple poem vibrantly to life. [Heidi Cole & Nancy Vogl (authors), Gerald Purnell (illustrator). Illumination Arts Publishing] http://www.biguniverse.com/readkidsbooks/40/am-i-a-color-too Fast-paced and easy-to-read, these softcover 32-page graphic biographies teach students about historical figures: those who lead us into new territory, pursued scientific discoveries; battled injustice and prejudice; and broke down creative and artistic barriers. These biographies offer a variety of rich primary and secondary source material to support teaching to standards. Using the graphics, students can activate prior knowledge—bridge what they already know with what they have yet to learn. Graphically illustrated biographies also teach inference skills, character development, dialogue, transitions, and drawing conclusions. Graphic biographies in the classroom provide an intervention with proven success for the struggling reader. [. Saddleback Educational Publishing] http://www.biguniverse.com/readkidsbooks/380/george-washington-graphic-biography This book opens your child to new ideas about the power to create their life in a form that makes it fun and expands creativity. The authors understand children and have created an activity book that brings children and parents together to explore possibilities through fun and cooperation. They have tapped into the deeper truth that we are powerful rather than helpless. [Betsy Chasse (author) and Greg Craig (illustrator). Elora Media] http://www.biguniverse.com/readkidsbooks/39/i-can-be-anything-creative-activity-book It seems the rain outside will never stop, but that's no problem for a resourceful Bear with unlimited imagination and a thirst to see the world! Bear's journeys to faraway lands will inspire children to battle boredom with imagination. [Maureen Hull (Author), Leanne Franson (Illustrator). Lobster Press] http://www.biguniverse.com/readkidsbooks/261/rainy-days-with-bear A single lovingly written, playfully illustrated book introduces children to both the alphabet and the library. It’s the A B C’s for Bookworms to Be! What better place to introduce young ones to the alphabet than in the library? Whimsical illustrated letters come alive and spark young readers’ imaginations. Lively poetic text is perfect for reading aloud! Authors prance down aisles alphabetically. Browsing bookworms read beautiful books. Children discover new worlds around every corner! Delightful drawings will develop their vocabulary. From humming computers to the snug story nook, every spot of the library is explored in this exhilarating, eye-popping, but most importantly educational book! [Bonnie Farmer (Author), Chum McLeod (Illustrator). Lobster Press] http://www.biguniverse.com/readkidsbooks/260/abc-letters-in-the-library Children are never too young to begin exploring the many different cultures that make up our beautiful world. Whether we awaken to the wind blowing from the desert, the spray from an ocean wave, or snowflakes dusting the trees, we all share this truly magnificent planet. [Jane E. Hoffelt (author), Marty Husted (illustrator). Illumination Arts Publishing] http://www.biguniverse.com/readkidsbooks/33/we-share-one-world Books in this new series are a great resource for introducing readers to key aspects of our government—just in time for the 2008 election. Readers will learn about the importance of laws, the duties of our leaders, the election process, and the rights and responsibilities shared by all Americans. The series uses easy-to-understand language to explain important concepts that are closely tied to the social studies curriculum, and content correlates to NCSS and state standards. Each title includes a glossary, an index, and sources for further research. 24 pages, full-color photographs, paperback, grades 2 and up. [. Weekly Reader Corporation] http://www.biguniverse.com/readkidsbooks/290/who-leads-our-country