New Releases by Ellen Javernick

"The birds vividly pictured in On Eagles'' Wings are common in Christian art, and when connected with Scripture or legends, their symbolic meaning inspires worship in God-lovers of all ages"--

What if everybody were more thoughtful before they judged someone? If you see someone in a wheelchair, you might think he or she couldn''t compete in a race. But...you might be wrong. What if you see a child with no hair? Do you think she is embarrassed all the time? How about a kid who has a really hard time reading? Do you think that means he''s not smart? You might think so. But...you might be wrong. With clear prose and lighthearted artwork, this companion book to the bestseller What If Everybody Did That? explores the preconceived notions we have about the world and encourages kids to be more thoughtful.

What if everybody chose to be kind? If you tell someone that they can''t play with you, there''s no harm done, right? But what if everybody said that? What if everybody forgot to be kind...and made fun of other kids'' artwork at school, or told a fib, or refused to share with a person in need? The world wouldn''t be a very nice place to live. But what if everybody thought before they spoke, so the world would be a kinder place? With clear prose and lighthearted artwork, this companion book to the bestseller What If Everybody Did That? explores the power of words and shows kids that the things we say matter.

Miki shares her family''s crop of tomatoes with some of her neighbors in their apartment building. When she gets back to her own apartment, she discovers someone has left her family their extra tomatoes!

Natalie is happy that all of her candy canes have been given away . . . until Christmas morning.

Reading Assessment book for use with the running records on the Columbia University Teachers College Reading & Writing Project web site. Crow does not want visitors in his tree, will Finch be able to change his mind? This is a great story for discussing character analysis. F&P: K, RR/DLL: 19, DRA2: 20, Lexile: 130L, Stage: Transitional-Early Fluent, Type: Fiction

Reading assessment book for use with the running records on the Columbia University Teachers College Reading & Writing Project website.Alex is so anxious to use his new skateboard that he ignores his family''s warnings. Students will enjoy reading this action packed book and will learn a valuable lesson along the way. F&P I, RR/DLL: 11, DRA2: 12, Lexile: 250L, Stage: Early, Type: Fiction

"Text first published in 1990 by Children''s Press, Inc."

A little boy finally gets a turtle for his birthday

Fiction, Reading Recovery Level 11, F&P Level G, DRA2 Level 12, Theme Cause/Effect, Stage Early, Character Alex

Ideas and activities to help your youngsters meet learning objectives for preschool in the core curriculum areas of basic concepts, language and literacy development, social and emotional development, fine motor skills, and gross motor skills development. Also includes assessment methods to help determine your youngster''s progress.

This title focuses on developing a wide range of learning skills young children should have mastered by the time they enter kindergarten. The content includes observation and assessment tools, progress charts, plus activities appropriate for enriching and encouraging academic growth at this level.

Fiction, Reading Recovery Level 4, F&P Level C, DRA2 Level 3, Theme Action Words, Stage Emergent-Early, Character Alex

See different professionals and what they are doing.

Describes sleep habits of various animals.

Looks at the many different purposes for which dummies are used including mannequins in shop windows, for practice by student doctors and dentists, vehicle crash testing and by the ancient emperors of China and Egypt. Suggested level: primary.

A brief story about concrete, how it is made, and its many uses.

Describes the appearance and significance of objects in a Catholic Church building.

A series of mishaps keeps Jayme from bringing his little pig to school for show-and-tell, but as the weeks go by, the pig keeps growing until it is way too big to bring to school.

Polly tackles problems of all sizes and with the help of a mystery client, an Afro-American classmate, she even solves the loneliness of a new girl at school.