Most Popular Books by Jessica Young

Finley can''t wait for the class field trip to the art museum--she figures it''ll be a snap. But the more art she sees, the more mixed-up she gets.

Finley can''t wait to start the inventors project at school -- after all, thinking up new ideas is her thing. But when the prototype of her Supersonic Sibling Sublimator fails and her older brother plays a joke on her, Finley discovers that everyone could stand to lighten up a bit. Starting over, she creates a hilarious device guaranteed to make people laugh more and live longer. But will her entertaining invention work on the super-serious invention judges?

Halloween is coming and Finley and her friend Henry are busy planning their costumes for the school parade--but when they get to school they discover that their costumes are missing and they have to think fast to manufacture substitutes, preferably ones that will not dissolve when it starts to rain.

For fans of Press Here, this new interactive picture book invites readers to touch and move and "play" with the book. To start our show we need a band--maybe you can lend a hand! There are lots of ways little hands can make music. Each page of this interactive book invites readers to strum the guitar, slide the trombone, crash the cymbals, and more--no instruments required! With a delightful rhyming text and engaging illustrations, this book is full of instruments waiting to share their sounds. The only thing this band needs is YOU! Just use your imagination, turn the pages, and Play This Book! Pair with Pet This Book, another title by author Jessica Young and illustrator Daniel Wiseman that comes printed on heavy-duty card stock pages to stand up to all kinds of play!

It''s time for Finley''s class to vote on a service-learning project, and Finley has a Fin-tastic plan. A class garden would beautify the school grounds, combat soggy cafeteria vegetables, and create a place to have class outside. The students get their hands dirty and work hard to build raised beds, prepare the soil, and plant a garden. Finley''s group picks seeds that are supposed to sprout first. But after days of watering and waiting, Finley and her friends are starting to wonder if their seeds are duds. The friends try everything--even singing to the seeds to help them grow. Will they ever enjoy the fruits of their labor, or will all of their hard work be in vain?

Summer is here, and Finley is getting ready for Camp Acorn! She can''t wait to make crafts, eat s''mores, and prove that she''s tough enough to get back to nature. Unfortunately, she''ll be sharing a cabin with Olivia Snotham, who''s not exactly the outdoorsy type. When nature calls and the girls get lost on the way to the restrooms, Finley''s spooky ghost story comes back to haunt them. As they work together to find a creative way home, Finley discovers that there''s more than one way to be tough.

Finley wants--no, needs--a pet. But before Mom and Dad will even consider it, she''ll have to prove that she''s ready for some responsibility. When her next-door neighbor needs a last-minute pet sitter, it seems like the purr-fect opportunity. But Finley soon learns that taking care of a pet isn''t all cuteness and cuddles--especially a cat like Goo-Goo. When Goo-Goo proves to be more than she can handle on her own, Finley enlists her brother and sister to help. While they don''t always agree, together they come up with some creative ways to get the job done.

When Finley decides that fashion is just wearable art, she sets out to create a new fad with her friend Henry: a forklet, a bracelet you can both wear and eat with and only one dollar each for her classmates--unfortunately her parents do not appreciate the disappearing silverware, and Finley has to rethink her invention.

For fans of Press Here, this new interactive picture book invites readers to touch and move and "pet" the book. Hello, friend! It''s time to play! We''re taking care of pets today. There are lots of ways little hands can care for animals. Each page of this book invites readers to pet the cat, wash the puppy, brush the horse''s mane, and more--no animals required! With a delightful rhyming text and engaging illustrations, this book is full of pets who can''t wait to play. The only thing they need is YOU! Just use your imagination, turn the pages, and Pet This Book! Pair with Play This Book, another title by author Jessica Young and illustrator Daniel Wiseman that comes printed on heavy-duty card stock pages to stand up to all kinds of play!

Child-friendly text and evocative images combine in a story that invites readers to explore the infinite possibilities of emotional expression through color, discussing how people respond differently when seeing colors and how these experiences help broaden the world in wonderful new ways.

Are you an art enthusiast? If so, an art club might be the right fit for you! Find out what it takes to join an art club or start your own, including information on membership, meetings, and activities. Together, you and your fellow members can participate, create, and most importantly, have fun. Take the plunge, join the club, and get involved!

When Jessica faces one of the most awkward situations imaginable, she quickly tries to come up with an excuse to escape. Little does she know that this undesirable moment will seem tame when compared to what the future holds for her and her family. Night Flyer is book #3 in this thrilling series, co-written by Tom Lyons. Get it now.

Not all fairy tales end happily… …especially when they turn out to be real. If everyone seduced their way toward getting what they wanted, what kind of impact might that have on their family and the world around them? In Antlers in the Mist, The premiere installment of Wendigo Woods, Jessica Young reveals the true story of her experience with an entity that is so bizarre it''s difficult to accept as reality. Never heard of the wendigo? You might end up wishing you never did. Wendigo Woods: Antlers in the Mist is book #1 in the chilling and provocative series, co-written by Tom Lyons. Get it now.

Once upon a time, there was a girl named Cindy Jay. Cindy Jay loved to dream and make believe. Cindy Jay felt like she had no talent, only make-believe talent. Make Believe with Cindy Jay is based on a story about a girl accomplishing her dreams. She feared that she has no talent at all and came to find out a lot of amazing things about herself.

Haggis and Tank get chased by a werewolf! Pick a book. Grow a reader! This series is part of Scholastic''s early chapter book line called Branches, which is aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!In the third book in the series, Haggis and Tank''s imaginations take them across the globe -- to Scotland! They fly an airplane, visit a castle, play bagpipes, and even get chased by a... werewolf?! This series is full of clever wordplay and homophones that make Haggis and Tank''s adventures even more fun! And James Burks'' engaging, full-color artwork appears on every page!

Meet Haggis and Tank--two dogs with BIG imaginations! This series is part of Scholastic''s early chapter book line called Branches, which is aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!Haggis and Tank''s big imaginations take them on a search for real live dinosaurs! They build a nest for dino eggs and play baseball with a triceratops. But then the ground starts shaking. Is a T-rex chasing Haggis and Tank? Or could something else be headed their way? This series is full of clever wordplay and homophones that make Haggis and Tank''s adventures even more fun!

Meet Haggis and Tank--two dogs with BIG imaginations! Pick a book. Grow a reader! This series is part of Scholastic''s early chapter book line called Branches, which is aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!Tank is an outgoing Great Dane. Haggis is a grumpy Scottie dog. In the first book in the series, Haggis and Tank set sail as pirates. At first, Haggis doesn''t see what Tank does--that an adventure awaits them with just a little imagination! But soon, Haggis joins in and the two friends go on a pirate adventure. They talk like pirates, swab the deck, and even search for buried treasure. This series is full of clever wordplay and homophones that make Haggis and Tank''s adventures even more fun!

Travel to a magical moonlit party with fairy friends Ruby, Iris, and Pip in this wondrous early reader series! Pick a Book. Grow a Reader! This series is part of Scholastic''s early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humor, and full-color artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow! Best friends Ruby, Iris, and Pip are on their way to a full moon party! In five dazzling stories, the fairy friends use their powers to create their own ride, play fun games to win prizes, and have a dance party! With easy-to-read text and charming full-color artwork throughout, this series is perfect for beginning readers!

Fairy friends Ruby, Iris, and Pip explore Fairy Forest in the wintertime in this magical early reader! Pick a Book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic''s early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humor, and full-color artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow!Join best friends Ruby, Iris, and Pip as they zoom around a winter wonderland! Across five magical stories, these fairy friends enjoy snowflake tea, help their neighbors stay warm, plant seeds, and make cozy fun out of chilly days. With easy-to-read text and charming full-color artwork throughout, this series is perfect for beginning readers!

Fly along with the Fairylight Friends -- Ruby, Iris, and Pip -- in this magical early reader series! Pick a Book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic''s early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humor, and full-color artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow!Ruby, Iris, and Pip go to fairy school together and they are best friends. Ruby loves to make art, Iris loves to fly fast, and Pip loves to grow things. Now, each of them must discover their special fairy power. Fly along with these fairy friends on their magical adventures, as they bake a snazzy cake, zoom across the night sky, and plan a big surprise party. With easy-to-read text and full-color artwork throughout, this sparkly early reader series is perfect for beginning readers!

Shortly after Jessica and her family move into the house of their dreams, Kellen presents a mysterious and disturbing object that he claims was lent to him. As Jessica ponders why anyone would possess such a vile item in the first place, it becomes apparent that the unsettling circumstance is only the tip of the iceberg. A Token from Hell is book #2 in this thrilling series, co-written by Tom Lyons. Get it now.

After Jessica learns of a shocking horror taking place at her property, she sees no choice other than to gather her kids and flee. Unfortunately, that won’t be as easy as she had hoped. Will Jessica and her family make it out of there alive, or will they fall victim to this unfathomable evil? The Hungry One is book #4 in this thrilling series, co-written by Tom Lyons. Get it now.

Includes a list of graduates, faculty and staff, with list of their awards, publications and thesis titles, 1994-2009.

"A child and parent journey through life together--always remembering that even if the other is far away they can meet in their dreams"--

Le livre compagnon à lire et à relire pendant toutes les étapes de vie de l’enfant. Chaque soir, quand le soleil se couche, alors que la nuit jette un filet étoilé, j’irai sur les rayons de la lune et je te rencontrerai dans tes rêves. Vous trouverez dans ce Livre : · Un conte poétique sur l''amour éternel parent-enfant, au-delà des frontières de l''espace et du temps. · Une métaphore unique et émouvante de la relation parent-enfant, et de son évolution continue à travers les âges de la vie · Des illustrations douces et chaleureuses, signées par l''artiste primé Rafael Lopez, aux best-sellers tels que The Year We Learned How to Fly et Just Ask ! Les plus de ce Livre Une merveilleuse célébration de la relation parent du nourrisson à l''adulte qui revient puiser sa force dans la chaleur du foyer. Plus de 30 000 livres vendus en 2021 (sortie mars 21) aux USA. Quel âge ? 4 ans et plus

Readers will learn to use alcohol ink and fluid acrylic paint to create gorgeous abstract works of art through 9 skill-building exercises and 10 projects while also learning to find and feed their creative flow through artistic mindfulness, journaling, and affirmations.

Award-winning author Jessica Young and New York Times bestselling illustrator Renee Kurilla crafted a heartwarming story about the first day of school, told from the perspective of three timely characters: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow. Yesterday and Tomorrow do everything together. Now that the first day of school is here, Yesterday and Tomorrow are unsure about what the day will bring! Until sure enough they discover the power of living in the present with the help of their new friend, Today. From the New York Times bestselling illustrator of Just Because, here is a gentle and uplifting picture book for anyone facing a new experience.

Some people will read this book and think it explains local government. But it actually explains magic and how you have magic, too. When you put trash on the curb and it disappears, or you turn on your faucet and water comes out, a park or store appears on your street, or a pothole gets filled while you''re sleeping - it''s like magic. You don''t have to think about it. It just happens. So many talented people in local government put a lot of thought into making those things happen. Those people are also magic. You''re magic, too. Whether you love numbers, writing, computers, pets, or building things, you can use your magic with local government. You can be a lawyer, veterinarian, librarian, traffic engineer, budget strategist, arborist, speech writer, volunteer, and so much more. You have the magic to make your community better.

This interactive board book invites little ones to cradle, rock, and play with the babies on each page.

Ruby, Iris, and Pip go to fairy school together and they are best friends. Ruby loves to make art, Iris loves to fly fast, and Pip loves to grow things. Now, each of them must discover their special fairy power. Fly along with these fairy friends on

Poetry. Winner of the 2010 Boom chapbook contest. With a virtuosity of voice--think big, risky, lush--and a narrative structure that creates a kind of novella in poems, ONLY AS A BODY moves through a sense of the familiar and inevitable with enchanting clarity. The setting is domestic, though the turbulence and psyche underlying these poems creates an arc that is consistently illuminating.