New Releases by Erica Silverman

A unique and artful blend of poetry, science, and activism, this picture book shows how city dwellers can intervene so that nature can work her magic. Perfect for fans of The Curious Garden and Harlem Grown. In Oslo, Norway: citizens create a honey-bee highway that stretches from one side of the city to the other, offering flowerpots, resting spots, bee boxes and beehives--even water fountains--every 800 feet. In the Bronx, New York: a community rallies to clean their river and cheers at the return of the long-lost beaver population. In Busselton, Australia: people make a rope bridge that swings high above speeding cars, creating a safe path for tree-hopping possums and squirrels alike. Through a mix of lyrical poems, real-life success stories, and bouquet-bright artwork, City Sings explores the environmental impact of humans and showcases the many ways that we can re-wild cities across the globe. Together, we can welcome nature back!

In this heartwarming picture book, a big sister realizes that her little sister, Jackie, doesn''t like dresses or fairies-she likes ties and bugs! Will she and her family be able to accept that Jackie identifies more as "Jack"? Susan thinks her little sister Jackie has the best giggle! She can''t wait for Jackie to get older so they can do all sorts of things like play forest fairies and be explorers together. But as Jackie grows, she doesn''t want to play those games. She wants to play with mud and be a super bug! Jackie also doesn''t like dresses or her long hair, and she would rather be called Jack. Readers will love this sweet story about change and acceptance. This book is published in partnership with GLAAD to accelerate LGBTQ inclusivity and acceptance.

Knock! Knock! Who''s there? It''s Cocoa the horse at Cowgirl Kate''s door in another "favorite stories" edition for Green Light Readers Level 2 from the Geisel Honor-winning team of Erica Silverman and Betsy Lewin. Knock! Knock! Horses belong in barns, right? Not Cocoa. He nudges his way into Cowgirl Kate''s house and decides he''d rather live there than his barn! What''s a cowgirl to do? Beginning and newly independent readers will quickly giggle their way to the happy ending in this Green Light Reader edition. Lovable characters, short sentences, and simple dialogue encourage repeat readings.

The story of a little girl who wants to fly high, from the author of the Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa series! When little Lana suggests a family adventure to the moon, Papa, Mama, Jay, Ray, and even Furry the dog have excuses not to go. But that’s not enough to stop the imaginative and resourceful Lana from rocketing into space and ultimately getting her whole family to blast off with her… Vroom! Zoom! Whoosh! Welcome to Lana’s World!

Splish-splash, buckaroos! Stormy weather can''t stop best friends Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa from having a good time in these two easy-to-read stories about prancing in the rain and chasing rainbows. With short sentences, simple dialogue, and delightful illustrations by the Caldecott Honor winner Betsy Lewin, this book is perfect for beginning readers, rain or shine!

It''s springtime on the ranch. Cowgirl Kate is excited about the arrival of all the baby animals: a newborn calf, a frisky puppy, and a nest of little barn owls. Her best friend Cocoa the horse is not so excited. Babies are a lot of work! But they are also sweet, as Cocoa and beginning readers will discover in this delightful addition to Green Light Readers. Short sentences and simple dialogue keep newly independent readers engaged and confident.

Rat-a-tat-tat! Dum-da-da-dum! Sis-boom-ba! Little Lana wants to have a parade with her family. But it''s raining and Mama, Papa, Ray, and Jay don’t want to get wet. Of course, the pitter-pitter-pat of the rain isn’t enough to dampen Lana’s imaginative spirit or plans! She knows how to create a parade all by herself, a parade so fun that her family will soon be marching right along. Welcome to Lana’s World!

A rainy day parade with your family is the best parade of all in Lana''s World, new series from author Erica Silverman and Green Light Readers.

Portrays the life of the American poet who wrote the poem inscribed on the Statue of Liberty.

There once was a lass with hair like a nest who walked out in her sleep on the morn of Mayfest. And what happens to this lass? She is pursued by a dove, and then a huntsman who fixes on the dove, a mouse who frightens the huntsman, a cat who chases the mouse, and so on—until an entire village is caught up in a spontaneous Mayday parade! Written in a delightfully catchy rhyme, this story is a treat to read aloud. Onlookers will love following the merry band of unforgettable characters that grows larger and more ridiculous with every turn of the page.

A little bat uses brains over brawn in this not-so-scary Halloween picture book. The witch has grown the biggest pumpkin ever, and now she wants to make herself a pumpkin pie for Halloween. But the pumpkin is so big she can''t get it off the vine. It’s so big the ghost can’t move it, either. Neither can the vampire, nor the mummy. It looks as if there’ll be no pumpkin pie for Halloween, until along comes the bat with an idea to save the day. How can the tiny bat succeed where bigger and strong spooky creatures have failed? You''ll be surprised!

Emma Lazarus overcame the barriers of her day to become one of the leading poets of the nineteenth century. She used her celebrity to help the poor and impoverished immigrants of Eastern Europe. When the statue Liberty Enlightening the World came to the United States as a gift from France, it was Emma''s poem "The New Colossus" that became forever connected with this American icon. Emma''s words have served as a rallying call to generations of immigrants. In breathtaking color, veteran artist Stacey Schuett brings life to Erica Silverman''s story of one of the great women of America.

Cocoa the horse does not want Cowgirl Kate to go to school without him.

Don''t Fidget a Feather

Describes some events in the life of Sholem Aleichem, the Yiddish author who wrote stories about Jewish life in nineteenth-century Russia.

Chickens go on strike against being used for the New Year custom in which thevillagers swing a live chicken over their heads to erase their bad deeds. Thewise chickens soon teach the foolish villagers a lesson. Full color. 9x 11.

A boy guides his younger brother through a game of follow the leader--until the little one insists on reversing roles.

Their contest to decide who is the champion of champions almost has disastrous consequences for Gander and Duck.

A collection of children''s books on the subject of fables, folk and fairy tales.

The Halloween house, occupied by a variety of creatures, including werewolves, witches, bats, and skeletons, turns out to be an unfortunate choice as a hideout for a couple of escaped convicts.

A cozy visit with her friend Rabbit, featuring a soft flannel nightie and hot carrot soup, convinces a skeptical Badger that you really can be warm in winter.