Most Popular Books by Eileen Spinelli

When no one is watching, it''s easy to be brave -- to dance and sing, growl and cheer. But when everyone''s watching, this book''s shy young narrator finds it far easier to hide. With her best friend, Loretta, though, she doesn''t feel shy, embarrassed, awkward, or odd -- not one bit. Together they''re like two peas in a pod, whether anyone''s watching or not. Any readers who have felt shy will certainly recognize themselves within the pages of this adorable book, which will encourage even the most timid of audiences with its celebration of the value of a good friend. Watch the trailer:

Mother and child spend special time together in this simple rhyming story.

A poetic celebration of the whooping crane, one of the rarest birds in North America.

A father shares dinner and bedtime rituals with his daughter before going outto work the night shift. Full color.

From getting dressed all by himself to making his own bed and helping Dad wash the car, this little bunny is certainly a big boy now. But riding his bike without training wheels? That might just prove too difficult. Young readers will cheer for and relate to the little bunny who learns that no matter how big and grown up you are, you are never too old to go to Mom for some help . . . and a hug.

Boy, Can He Dance! is Eileen Spinelli''s story of a young boys dream—and his disapproving father. Tony loves to dance, and he dances everywhere, but Tony''s father, the famous chef at the renowned City Hotel, is determined to raise Tony to be a chef.

The moon lights the night for farmers, mothers and babies, wolves, and more.

Sofía no es una araña cualquiera, es una artista. Esta es la historia de una   araña que está deseando compartir sus creaciones con la gente que le rodea. Nadie quiere tener cerca a Sofía ni sus magníficas creaciones. Excepto la joven del tercer piso que está a punto de tener un hijo. Ahora Sofía sabe que por fin ha llegado el momento de crear la obra maestra de su vida. En principio esta es una historia un tanto agridulce pero poco a poco vemos como la ilusión y la emotividad teje el puente hacia una historia de amistad y belleza. Las delicadas ilustraciones nos ayudan a observar la realidad des de su ángulo más dulce, aunque sea  el de aquellos seres que en nuestra sociedad hayan podido quedar relegados a un segundo plano. Eileen Spinelli y Jane Dyer han trabajado varias veces juntas. Eileen escribió este libro en memoria de una chica y de su bebé a  quien  conoció en una pensión en la que vivó durante un tiempo. La reconocida Jane Dyer ha ilustrado más de dos docenas de libros. Y sus ilustraciones han sido expuestas y vendidas en varias galerías de los  Estados Unidos. Ha recibido numerosos premios por sus ilustraciones, entre ellos, dos veces el Parent¿s Choice Honor Books.

When Papa comes home tonight, dear child, (I promise - not too late) you''ll hear me whistling up the road. You''ll meet me at the gate. It can be hard waiting for Papa to come home, but it''ll be worth it because you''ll both have so much fun when he does! From singing songs and making dinner to playing all the way until bedtime, just hanging with Papa is one of the most joyous ways to end the day. Eileen Spinelli''s highly anticipated follow-up to the bestselling When Mama Comes Home Tonight, complete with gorgeous illustrations from David McPhail, is a soothing celebrtion of simple moments shared between parent and child.

In summer and in winter, Althea enjoys the ritual of taking her bath.

A trip through the city streets brings contact with many colors, from an orange construction sign to gray pigeons.

The Hog family tries various modes of transportation to get to the opera with decidely unexpected results.

Three children describe how they feel when one of their parents is away.

Feisty cats. Quiet cats. Curious cats, and striped cats. Cats of all shapes and sizes cavort across the pages of this bright and entertaining book, bringing to life such varied well historical figures as Henry Matisse, Cleopatra, Charles Lindberg, and Queen Victoria. Young readers will be delighted by the colorful, energetic paintings of Geraldo Valerio and the whimsical, rhyming text from best-selling author Eileen Spinelli, supplemented by historical notes at the end of the book. Do You Have a Cat offers an amusing introduction to figures both renowned and less well known and their famous felines!

See below for English description. Les élèves de la classe de madame Renard sont fatigués et de mauvaise humeur. Évidemment, tant qu''ils n''auront pas résolu de veiller à leur alimentation, de dormir suffisamment et de faire de l''exercice, rien ne changera. Madame Renard est bien déterminée à aider ses élèves à améliorer leur forme physique! Madame Renard''s class is back, and this time the students are lethargic and cranky until they learn to eat better, exercise, and get more sleep. "This class is going to get fit!" madame Renard says. "So we can be ready for Field Day?" asks Frog. "Not just Field Day," says madame Renard. "For every day!" Original Title: Miss Fox''s Class Shapes Up

E se juntos pudéssemos fazer do mundo um lugar melhor? O que você acha que aconteceria? Todos nós podemos encontrar maneiras de fazer trocas, participar, compartilhar e amar uns aos outros. Há mais maneiras de fazer parte de uma comunidade do que você pode imaginar. Como você trabalha em equipe?

It can be hard waiting for mummy to come home in the evening, but once she''s there it is the best time of the day. This soothing, rhythmic book celebrates that magical time when both parent and child wind down for the day and prepare for bed. Heartwarming pictures offer a rare insight into the special nighttime rituals shared by a working parent and a child.

When calamity stalks every step of the preparations for the Tappletons'' Thanksgiving dinner, they realize that there is more to Thanksgiving than turkey and trimmings.

As they travel through Pennsylvania, the Berenstain Bears learn a lesson about keeping the environment clean.

An awesome storm causes quite a commotion on a family farm.

A child describes all she did during the day and claims she isn''t tired. But she quickly falls asleep.

This poem describes all the ways that Lulu helps Mommy during the day and then how Mommy helps Lulu in return.

Little Bunny loses his dump truck. He thinks his friend Squirrel took it but finds it under a pile of leaves with Mama''s help and apologizes to Squirrel for blaming him.

Did you know the Blue whale is the biggest creature in the world? Baby Blue is still a baby and she is already the length of five bathtubs! That''s a really big baby. Learn all about Baby Blue has she explores the ocean with her mother!

When Lizzie''s mother announces that she is remarrying, Heather wonders if her wild and unusual friendship with Lizzie will survive the preparations for the wedding.

What''s the difference between smooth and scratchy? Sticky and silky? Join Little Bear''s family picnic to find out!

Veggies are sprouting down on the farm! See how our food goes from field to truck to town to table. [from back cover].

Lulu loves to use her flashlight - summer and winter. And when Mom and Dad need help, her flashlight comes in handy.

Little Bear searches for his winter hat so he can play in the outside.

A father shares dinner and bedtime rituals with his daughter before going out to work the night shift.