Best Selling Books by Joanne Oppenheim

Describes merchandising techniques and toy evaluation. Discusses apropriate and inappropriate toys for children (from birth through grade school)

This book takes the guesswork out of finding the best products for kids from infancy to age ten. Here are over 1,000 expert- and kid-tested products that are guaranteed to entertain as well as educate. You will also find safety tips and a key to buying the best new and classic products your kids will love. This fun, easy-to-use guide includes: Learning toys that work Brand-name comparisons Baby shower and birthday gifts for every budget Products for kids with special needs And much, much more!Revised every year, this complete guide helps you make choices your kids will love! About the Authors Joanne Oppenheim is one of today''s leading authorities on child development and education. She is the author of more than forty books for children, including "Have You Seen Birds? "and "Not Now! Said the Cow." Her daughter, Stephanie Oppenheim, a former corporate attorney, is cofounder and publisher of the "Oppenheim Toy Portfolio" and a mother of two.

After a disastrous dress rehearsal, the second-grade play is a great success but has an unexpected ending.

When the fussy young prince turns his nose up at his royal breakfast, the king and queen decide to hit the road. The whole royal family embarks on a madcap global adventure to Mexico, India and beyond in search of something the prince will eat.

Allie can''t wait to bring her frog in for show-and-tell. But then the frog disappears and she can''t find him anywhere! Watchful readers will get the first and last laugh as they follow the mischievous frog in this playful, easy-to-read caper! More than seventy years of educational research and innovative teaching have given the Bank Street College of Education the reputation as America''s most trusted name in early childhood education. Because no two children are exactly alike in their development, we have designed the Bank Street Ready-to-Read series in three levels to accommodate the individual stages of reading readiness of children ages four through eight. - Level 1: Getting Ready To Read-- (Pre-K to Grade 1) Books are perfect for reading aloud with children who are getting ready to read or are just beginning to read words or phrases. - Level 2: Reading Together--(Grades 1 to 3) Books are written especially for children who are on their way to reading independently but who may need help. - Level 3: I Can Read It Myself--(Grades 2 to 3) Books are designed for children able to read on their own. They also can be enjoyed as read-alouds..

Mrs. Peloki''s substitute experiences the second grade class at its most difficult.

What are those strange noises on the barn roof? And who is brave enough to go up and find out? "Not my job," grunts Hog. "No such luck," quacks Duck. Only brave Crow will go. Find out what he sees in this spooky sequel to the IRA-CBC Children''s Choice "NOT NOW!" SAID THE COW. FROM AMERICA''S MOST TRUSTED NAME IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION More than seventy years of educational research and innovative teaching have given the Bank Street College of Education the reputation as America''s most trusted name in early childhood education. Because no two children are exactly alike in their development, we have designed the Bank Street Ready-to-Read series in three levels to accommodate the individual stages of reading readiness of children ages four through eight. - Level 1: GETTING READY TO READ-- (PRE-K to GRADE 1) Books are perfect for reading aloud with children who are getting ready to read or are just beginning to read words or phrases. - Level 2: READING TOGETHER--(GRADES 1 to 3) Books are written especiallly for children who are on their way to reading independently but who may need help. - Level 3: I CAN READ IT MYSELF--(GRADES 2 to 3) Books are designed for children able to read on their own. They also can be enjoyed as read-alouds.

This simple rhyming text poses questions about how to do a variety of things and provides the answers.

On the way to market to sell their donkey, a farmer and his son take the advice of everyone they meet. This merry folktale shows what happens when two foolish farmers try to please everyone. FROM AMERICA''S MOST TRUSTED NAME IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION More than seventy years of educational research and innovative teaching have given the Bank Street College of Education the reputation as America''s most trusted name in early childhood education. Because no two children are exactly alike in their development, we have designed the Bank Street Ready-to-Read series in three levels to accommodate the individual stages of reading readiness of children ages four through eight. - Level 1: GETTING READY TO READ-- (PRE-K to GRADE 1) Books are perfect for reading aloud with children who are getting ready to read or are just beginning to read words or phrases. - Level 2: READING TOGETHER--(GRADES 1 to 3) Books are written especiallly for children who are on their way to reading independently but who may need help. - Level 3: I CAN READ IT MYSELF--(GRADES 2 to 3) Books are designed for children able to read on their own. They also can be enjoyed as read-alouds.

A simple description of different types of birds--how they sound and what they do.

Two quarreling cobbler brothers who specialize in opposite feet learn it takes two to make a pair.

Aunque todo el mundo está en palacio intentando echar una mano, no hay forma: el príncipe no se duerme ni a la de tres. Al rey y a la reina se les han acabado las ideas: ¿les permitirá el príncipe descansar alguna vez?, ¿descansará él mismo?

The Miracle of the First Poinsettia is a beautiful alternative to the traditional nativity story. In this extraordinary collaboration, Fabian Negrin brings his warm, glowing scenes to Joanne Oppenheim''s thoughtful narrative, transporting readers to Old-World Mexico as a young girl''s trust leads her straight into a miracle.

Ramón se siente culpable por haberse comido uno de los pasteles de zanahoria que hizo mama conejo; y cuando dice mentiras para cubrir lo que hizo, se siente aun peorà íhasta que encuentra el valor para decir la verdad!

An oral history of the Japanese American Incarceration in WWII. Personal narratives from interviews, letters, & diaries of students, young adults, teachers, administrators, townspeople in Wyoming. With archival & rare family photos.

building on the success of Have You Seen Birds? and Have You Seen Bugs?, best-selling author Joanne Oppenheim turns her attention to Canada''s most popular pet – dogs. Big dogs, little dogs, long dogs, short dogs, cuddly dogs, working dogs, guide dogs, watch dogs, circus dogs, wet dogs, roly-poly puppy dogs – no matter how they come, children will surely want to look at these beloved creatures, over and over again!The clever, bouncy text, brimming with alliteration and rhymes, begs to be read aloud. And the accurate factual information, coupled with Gardos'' vibrant and inviting illustrations, assure this cheery picture book a place in every child''s – and dog-lover''s – heart!

What parent doesn''t want to give their child the very best they can? With the thousands of new products for kids that are created each year, who has time to research each and every one of them before buying? To the rescue comes "The Best Toys, Books, Videos & Software for Kids 1997. This resource takes the guesswork out of shopping by providing the reader with expert reviews of new and classic toys, safety and shopping tips, and the products every child should have. Authors Joanne and Stephanie Oppenheim see 1997 as the year for the return of classic toys. As with everything these days, these classics are updated and modernized. Speak and Spell, Peter Rabbit, Dr. Seuss, and Richard Scarry are all back, and more popular than ever. For each of the past four years, the Oppenheims have compiled the best products reviewed in "The Oppenheim Toy Portfolio into a handy reference book for parents. For every stage of a child''s development, the Oppenheims list which products a parent should consider for gift giving occasions and beyond. Also included are the top-rated mail-order catalogs and S.N.A.P.s (Special Needs Adaptable Products). This year, as has become tradition, the Platinum Awards announced in this annual consumer guidebook will be presented over several segments of "The Today Show on NBC. About the Authors Joanne Oppenheim is one of today''s leading authorities on child development and education. She is the author of more than forty books for children, including "Have You Seen Birds? and "Not Now! Said the Cow. Her daughter, Stephanie Oppenheim, former corporate lawyer, is the cofounder of the "///Oppenheim Toy Portfolio, and a mother of two.

A simple description of different types of birds--how they sound and what they do.

In this story based on "The Little Red Hen," a little black crow asks his animal friends to help with the planting of some corn seed.

A young boy meets a variety of sea animals when the fish on his fishing line pulls him underwater.

Suggests hundreds of games for children and explains how play helps children develop physically, emotionally, and mentally

Reviews books appropriate for each age level.

Describes in verse the different kinds of houses people live in throughout the world.

A poetic commentary on the visual and auditory sensations awaiting an observer of trees. Also includes a five page sketchbook of common trees.

When a poor, but generous, man gives the king his giant turnip and is richly rewarded, the man''s rich, selfish brother decides to follow suit.

A simple description of different types of birds--how they sound and what they do.

After taking and eating one of his mother''s carrot pies, young Rooter Rabbit fearfully tells several false stories before he is able to confess the truth.

Describes in verse and photographs a variety of boats and ships.

A variety of roads and the different types of transportation found on them is described in verse accompanied by black and white photographs.