Most Popular Books by Ann Whitford Paul

Master the Art of Writing Enthralling Tales for the Youngest pre-and emerging readers! Fully updated and thoroughly revised, Writing Picture Books Revised and Expanded Edition is the go-to resource for writers crafting stories for children ages two to eight. You''ll learn the unique set of skills it takes to bring your story to life by using tightly focused text and leaving room for the illustrator to be creative. Award-winning author Ann Whitford Paul helps you develop the skills you need by walking you through techniques and exercises specifically for picture book writers. You''ll find: • Instruction on generating ideas, creating characters, point-of-view, beginnings and endings, plotting, word count, rhyme, and more • Unique methods for using poetic techniques to enrich your writing • Hands-on revision exercises (get out your scissors, tape, and highlighters) to help identify problems and improve your picture book manuscripts • Updated tips for researching the changing picture book market, approaching publishers, working with an agent, and developing a platform • All new quizzes and examples from picture books throughout • New chapters cover issues such as page turns, agents, and self-publishing Whether you''re just starting out as a picture book writer or have tried unsuccessfully to get your work published, Writing Picture Books Revised and Expanded Edition is just what you need to craft picture books that will appeal to young children and parents, and agents and editors.

"A comical takeoff on the familiar Little Red Hen story, this upbeat read-along is brought vividly to life through Brian and Rosi Amador''s tandem narration. ...Soft Latin background music is a lilting accompaniment." -Booklist

Poems recount the stories of fourteen girls, some of whom later became famous, who performed acts of daring, determination, and heroic courage at a young age.

The bestselling book in Ann Whitford Paul and David Walker''s adorable animal series--and don''t miss the follow-up, If Animals Said I Love You If animals kissed like we kiss good night, Giraffe and his calf would stretch their necks high and kiss just beneath the top of the sky. In a cozy bedtime chat with her mom, a young girl wonders how animal families might say good night. Would Wolf and his pup "kiss and then HOWL"? Would Bear and her cub "kiss and then GROWL"? But what about Sloth and her baby? They move soooo slooowwwww . . . they''re sure to be kissing from early evening until long after everyone else is fast asleep With whimsical art and playful rhyming verse, this board book is perfect for bedtime snuggles.

From the author of the bestselling If Animals Kissed Good Night series, an adorable picture book about a little lemur with a big loving family! Who loves Little Lemur? Mama snuggles him near the tamarind tree. Papa feeds him a nighttime snack. Brother and cousins chase and play with him. All day long, no matter what happens, Little Lemur is surrounded by love!

In the same vein as IF ANIMALS KISSED GOOD NIGHT, this new picture book from Ann Whitford Paul and David Walker explores how different members of the animal kingdom might spend the Christmas season. If animals said Merry Christmas like we do . . .how would they say it? Tortoise would hiss a holiday wish. Crane would croon joyful carols, and Mama and Papa Buffalo would kiss beneath the mistletoe. Aross the animal kingdom, every creature would celebrate this magical season. If Animals Celebrated Christmas is sure to be a holiday favorite

A must-have for any nursery! If Animals Went to Work is another charming picture book in the bestselling If Animals Kissed Goodnight series that reimagines animals as community helpers – making it a perfect read aloud for aspiring doctors, teachers, firefighters, and much more. What if animals did what YOU do? Mail carrier Kangaroo would carry cards and packages in her pouch. Librarian Owl would read books aloud. And Snake would rat-rattle to let everyone know about the wet cement and construction zone in the road. Featuring playful rhymes and adorable art, little ones can see how creatures, great and small, could support their community. Families will giggle along as they imagine the jobs animals might have. A wonderful gift for baby showers, birthdays, new parents, or any occasion! Don''t miss the other books in this adorable series: If Animals Kissed Goodnight, If Animals Said I Love You, If Animals Celebrated Christmas, If Animals Went to School, If Animals Gave Thanks, If Animals Tried to Be Kind, and If Animals Trick-or-Treated.

A must-have for any nursery! If Animals Went to School is a beloved picture book in the bestselling If Animals Kissed Goodnight series that imagines what creatures from all across the animal kingdom might do in the classroom – making it the perfect gift for teachers and educators as well as a great read aloud at home. What if animals did what YOU do? Beaver would practice counting with sticks. Goat would snack on the storybooks. And at recess, Goose would glide down Giraffe’s neck slide! Across the animal kingdom, every creature would learn, play, and make new friends. Featuring playful rhymes and adorable art, little ones can see how creatures, great and small, learn together. Families will giggle along as they imagine the critters that inhabit places near and far. This is a wonderful gift for baby showers, birthdays, new parents, or any occasion! Don''t miss the other books in this adorable series: If Animals Kissed Good Night, If Animals Said I Love You, If Animals Celebrated Christmas, If Animals Gave Thanks, If Animals Tried to Be Kind, If Animals Trick-or-Treated, and If Animals Went to Work.

Little Rabbit follows Big Rabbit as he hops over puddles and rocks, until Little Rabbit discovers that things work better if he does it his own way.

Shows how the patterns and pattern names in patchwork reflect life on the frontier in the nineteenth century.

The high-energy, whimsical team that delivered the three previous titles in this Language Arts Library now presents u0096 ta da! u0096 word endings! Entertaining and enthralling, this readalong makes learning about suffixes memorable u0096 and fun!

A must-have for any nursery! If Animals Gave Thanks is a beloved picture book in the bestselling If Animals Kissed Goodnight series that imagines how creatures from all across the animal kingdom might share their gratitude – making it the perfect for read alouds during the fall season and Thanksgiving. What if animals did what YOU do? Raccoon would chir-chirrrr thanks for her cub. Crow would loop and swoop in the sky. And Bear would invite his friends to a bountiful feast. Across the animal kingdom, every creature would be grateful for food, family, and being together. Featuring playful rhymes and adorable art, little ones can see how creatures, great and small, show thankfulness. Families will giggle along as they imagine the critters that inhabit places near and far. A wonderful gift for baby showers, birthdays, new parents, or any occasion! Don''t miss the other books in this adorable series: If Animals Kissed Good Night, If Animals Said I Love You, If Animals Celebrated Christmas, If Animals Went to School, If Animals Tried to Be Kind, If Animals Trick-or-Treated, and If Animals Went to Work.

A must-have for any nursery! If Animals Trick-or-Treated is a beloved picture book in the bestselling If Animals Kissed Goodnight series that imagines how creatures from all across the animal kingdom experience Halloween night– making it the perfect read aloud for your littlest trick-or-treaters! What if animals did what YOU do? Owlet and Mama would carve pumpkins together and read scary stories feather to feather. Zebra Foal would prance-prance in a costume of spots, while Little Leopard would run wearing stripes—lots and lots! Together every creature would knock-knock-knock at nests, outside dens, and under rocks to collect yummy sweets. Featuring playful rhymes and adorable art, little ones can see how creatures, great and small, celebrate Halloween. Families will giggle along as they imagine the critters that inhabit places near and far. A wonderful gift for baby showers, birthdays, new parents, or any occasion! Don''t miss the other books in this adorable series: If Animals Kissed Good Night, If Animals Said I Love You, If Animals Celebrated Christmas, If Animals Went to School, If Animals Gave Thanks, If Animals Tried to Be Kind, and If Animals Went to Work.

While showing her grandfather all the things, from A to Z, that she has brought with her to spend the night, a little girl suddenly realizes that she forgot one important item.

"Brian and Rosi Amador perform the story with energy and a smile, giving distinct voices to each character and presenting the Spanish-language words (nicely defined in the text and in an accompanying glossary) with brío. Light original music with a Mexican flavor dances in the background. A delightful production." -School Library Journal

Iguana, Conejo, Tortuga, and Culebra are excited about having a spring party, but only Iguana is willing to do any of the work.

A must-have for any nursery! If Animals Tried to Be Kind is a beloved picture book in the bestselling If Animals Kissed Goodnight series that imagines heartfelt gestures from creatures all across the animal kingdom – making it the perfect bedtime read aloud to snuggle up with at the end of each day. What if animals did what YOU do? Porcupine would knit Giraffe a long scarf. Squirrel would help Dog diggity-dig for a bone. And Bear would surprise Snake with a honey cake. Across the animal kingdom, every creature would be kind in their own special way. Featuring playful rhymes and adorable art, little ones can see how creatures, great and small, show kindness. Families will giggle along as they imagine the critters that inhabit places near and far. A wonderful gift for baby showers, birthdays, new parents, or any occasion! Don''t miss the other books in this adorable series: If Animals Kissed Good Night, If Animals Said I Love You, If Animals Celebrated Christmas, If Animals Went to School, If Animals Gave Thanks, If Animals Trick-or-Treated, and If Animals Went to Work.

A must-have for any nursery! If Animals Celebrated Easter is another charming picture book in the bestselling If Animals Kissed Goodnight series that imagines springtime celebration from creatures all across the animal kingdom – making it a perfect gift for Easter baskets. What if animals did what YOU do? Colt would weave a basket of hay. Calf would splat-splatter his eggs with spots. Mama and Lamb would lead their friends in a parade. All the farm animals would celebrate Easter in their own special way. Featuring playful rhymes and adorable art, little ones can see how creatures, great and small, celebrate Easter. Families will giggle along as they imagine the critters that inhabit places near and far. A wonderful gift for baby showers, birthdays, new parents, or any occasion! Don''t miss the other books in this adorable series: If Animals Kissed Good Night, If Animals Said I Love You, If Animals Celebrated Christmas, If Animals Went to School, If Animals Gave Thanks, If Animals Tried to Be Kind, If Animals Trick-or-Treated, and If Animals Went to Work.

"Paul provides information about pioneer life through speculation about the origins of 26 quilt patterns, one for each letter of the alphabet. The variety of colors and designs makes the quilts themselves the real stars of the book [and] will [encourage] students to develop their own creations in cloth or on paper." —SLJ. Outstanding Books of 1991 (NYT) Notable 1991 Childrens'' Trade Books in Social Studies (NCSS/CBC) Books for Vacation Reading (NYT)

In this third book about the four friends -- Conejo (a rabbit), Tortuga (a tortoise), Culebra (a snake) and Iguana -- bilingual counting and vocabulary are the backdrop for a humorous tale. When Conejo can''t make her cactus butter dulces because she stubbed her toe, Culebra devises a very loud and ingenious plan to help her forget her pain and get all the friends involved in making the candy. A glossary, pronunciation guide and a no-cook recipe are included.

Cheeky little monkey is not ready for bed yet - he wants to say ''good night'' to everyone first. 2-5 yrs.

Never has saying good night been so much fun Before he goes to bed, Little Monkey insists that he has to say good night to all the performers under the Big Top tent: Ringmaster, Elephant, Strong Man, the Clowns, and, of course, Mama. In the process he becomes part of the performance himself – until finally even Little Monkey can’t delay bedtime any longer, and there is only one last good night to be said – “Good night, Me!” Pictures packed with funny antics, whimsy, and affection capture all the charm of Little Monkey – while this simple, playful text will have even the youngest listeners chiming in with their own “Good Night!”

A girl takes delight in all the things she and her feet do throughout the day.

Although their actions sometimes seem silly to their sensible neighbor, Sadie and Samuel enjoy their nonsensical lives.

Begin your new construction with twenty-six letters... Where would a sentence be without words? And what''s a word without letters? Just like when constructing a building, you have to build your words from the ground up! Foreman Kurt Cyrus brings architect Ann Whitford Paul''s poem to incredible heights with vivid illustrations that will make everyone want to be a word builder!

El álbum súper ventas ideal para leer justo antes de irse a la cama. Si los animales se dieran besos de buenas noches... ¿Cómo se irían ellos a la cama? Esta noche es especial: una historia de animales está a punto de comenzar. El perezoso y su pequeño empiezan a acercarse cuando ven el sol caer... La jirafa envuelve a su bebé con su largo cuello, los hipopótamos se acurrucan en el barro, los osos se apilan unos sobre otros... El perezoso y su pequeño continúan acercándose cuando ya se ha hecho de noche... El elefante y su bebé se salpican con agua, los monos cuelgan juntos de una rama, el pavo real extiende sus hermosas plumas... El perezoso y su pequeño continúan acercándose cuando ya es noche cerrada... Una historia con maravillosas ilustraciones para leer en familia en el momento más especial y tranquilo del día: las buenas noches.

L''àlbum súper ventes ideal per llegir abans d''anar a dormir. Si els animals es fessin petons de bona nit... Com anirien al llit? Aquesta nit es especial: una història d''animals és a punt de començar. L''os peresós i el seu petit comencen a apropar-se quan veuen que cau el sol... La girafa abraça el seu nadó amb el seu llarg coll, els hipopòtams s''arrauleixen al fang, els ossos s''amunteguen els uns sobre els altres... L''os peresós i el seu petit encara s''estan apropant quan ja s''ha fet de nit... L''elefant i la seva cria juguen amb l''aigua, els micos pengen junts d''una branca, el paó reial estén les sever magnífiques plomes... L''os peresós i el seu petit encara s''estan apropant ben entrada la nit... Una història amb unes il·lustracions meravelloses per llegir en família en el moment més especial i tranquil del dia: quan diem bona nit.

Acesta este povestea perfectă pentru a fi citită celor mici înainte de culcare! Micuțul tău va descoperi o serie de animale, puii lor, părți ale corpului animalelor și sunetele lor. Cartea are ilustrații fermecătoare într-o paletă cromatică îndrăgită de copii. Dar oare ce se întâmplă dacă animalele ar face ce facem noi? Această poveste bestseller își imaginează cum animalele i-ar săruta pe cei dragi de noaptea bună! Și dacă, la fel ca noi, animalele și-ar da pupici de noapte bună, cerul s-ar face de smoală, luna ar fi strălucitoare, și toți, cu mic, cu mare s-ar culcuși împreună.

When Snail realizes that his friends are going to bed, he begins a very long, very slow slide to wish them all good night.

Shadows are alive, climbing, spinning, swooping, and stretching with everything around them during the bright sunny day but when night falls...the shadows disappear.

With its whimsical art and playful rhymed verse, these read-aloud favorites from author Ann Whitford Paul and illustrator David Walker are sure to delight time and again. What if animals did what YOU do? This adorable series imagines how animals might fall asleep at night, say "I love you," show kindness, and so much more! This boxed set contains three board books: If Animals Kissed Good Night, If Animals Said I Love You, and If Animals Tried to Be Kind, all a part of the bestselling If Animals Kissed Good Night series.

This delightful retelling of the classic poem ''Twas the Night Before Christmas gives Mrs. Saint Nick a starring role and the recognition she deserves. ''Twas the Late Night of Christmas and all through the house everyone was exhausted, even the mouse. The children were whining. The house was a mess. Mom slumped in despair from all of the stress. The perfect gift for hassled parents overwhelmed by the crazy-making business of Christmas.

When Tortuga arrives at Abuela''s house to bring her supper, Abula looks suspiciously like Coyote. Includes a glossary of Spanish words used.

Iguana, Conejo, Tortuga, and Culebra are excited about having a spring party, but only Iguana is willing to do any of the work.