New Releases by Joanne Oppenheim

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.

"My dad, on the 7th of December 1941, couldn''t understand why, as he said, the land of his birth was attacking the land of his heart." - Hon. Norman Mineta"When I first saw Heart Mountain, my heart sank. Bleak, scrubby, barren, desolate... somber tar-paper shacks...guard towers with armed American soldiers, guarding American prisoners." - Frank Hayami"I''m afraid there''s going to be some trouble if the mess hall situation isn''t cleared up...they had no food for breakfast...there wasn''t enough for supper, and they had been eating frankfurters for three days. - Administrator John A. Nelson Diary These are just three of the many Unforgotten Voices from Heart Mountain, a U.S. government prison camp, in the harsh high desert of Wyoming during World War II. It was one of ten such camps where 120,000 people of Japanese ancestry, two-thirds of them American-born citizens were incarcerated. Their only crime was looking like the enemy. Told in their own words, from interviews, diaries, and letters these are authentic heartfelt histories; told by those who lived it-the prisoners, those who imprisoned them, and townspeople. Their stories live on to witness and warn what happens when the foundational principles of our democracy are forgotten and we fail to protect the civil liberties of others as well as our own.

This classic children''s rhyme has been expanded to include other favorite characters such as Little Miss Muffet, Jack Horner-even Humpty Dumpty! Come along on Eency Weency''s travels through the day. 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.

Once there was a big brown bear who had been sleeping all winter long. With the popping, snapping, dripping sounds of nature everywhere, one special sound wakes the bear. What could it be that tells the bear to come out from underground? ufeffFROM 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.

ufeffFROM AMERICA''S MOST TRUSTED NAME IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION Every book in the Bank Street Ready-to-Read series is targeted at the individual abilities of children ages four to eight. The three interconnecting levels of the series are structured to grow along with a child''s developing reading skills. This book is just right for a child old enough to say, "I Can Read It Myself," but it will also be enjoyed as a read-aloud by younger children. The Christmas Witch On the first Christmas, Befana missed her chance to go to Bethlehem to welcome the newborn Baby. Now, each year, the good Christmas Witch leaves cookies and gifts at the homes of sleeping children, still hoping to find the Christ Child. Perfect for early independent readers, this simple retelling captures all the wonder of the Italian legend.

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.

A retelling of a Mexican legend that describes the origin of the Poinsettia plant. In this version, a young girl has nothing to give the Christ child, but when the weeds she carries in her hands miraculously transform into red flowers, she now has the perfect gift. Included is the music of a traditional Mexican Christmas song.

2018 Sydney Taylor Notable Book for Younger Readers 2018 GANYC Apple Award Nominee—Outstanding Achievement in Fiction NYC Book Writing Benny''s family owns a knishery and sells delicious round dumplings. Then the Tisch family opens a store across the street—selling square knishes—and Benny''s papa worries. So he lowers his prices! But Mr. Tisch does too. As each knishery tries to outdo the other, Benny helps his papa realize there''s room on Rivington Street for more than one knishery.

Benny''s family owns a knishery and sells delicious round dumplings. Then the Tisch family opens a store across the street-selling square knishes-and Benny''s papa worries. So he lowers his prices! But Mr. Tisch does too. As each knishery tries to outdo the other, Benny helps his papa realize there''s room on Rivington Street for more than one knishery.

Benny''s family owns a knishery and sells delicious round dumplings. Then the Tisch family opens a store across the street-selling square knishes-and Benny''s papa worries. So he lowers his prices! But Mr. Tisch does too. As each knishery tries to outdo the other, Benny helps his papa realize there''s room on Rivington Street for more than one knishery.

ufeffAbout The Bank Street Ready-To-Read Series 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. Our three levels make it easy to select the books most appropriate for a child’s development and enable him or her to grow with the series step by step. The Bank Street Ready-to-Read books also overlap and reinforce each other, further encouraging the reading process. We feel that making reading fun and enjoyable is the single most important thing that you can do to help children become good readers. And we hope you’ll be a part of Bank Street’s long tradition of learning through sharing. —The Bank Street College of Education WAKE UP, BABY! Kate’s lively and imaginative efforts to wake up the baby only result in putting Kate to sleep instead. Kate’s baby brother is sound asleep, and Kate will do anything to wake him up. But if a herd of elephants, a marching band, and a five-alarm fire don’t work . . . what will?

On a dark and windy night, the aminals in the barn are frightened by strange noises above them and think there might be a ghost in the barn with them.

Did you know that there''s evidence that makeup is older than the wheel? Or that when Marie Curie discovered radium, cosmetics companies marketed it as a healthy way to make your skin glow? Throughout history, men, women, and children have worn make-up for many reasons: to show social status, to express political opinions, and just for style. Through a combination of ancient home remedy recipes, famous images from art history, and amusing anecdotes, Strange Beauty shows what makeup can reveal about the people who wear it.

"El príncipe es my melindroso. Frunce la nariz frente a todo: desde los pancakes hasta la papilla. Sus angustiados padre decided que la única solución es un viaje por el mundo: seguramente se encontrarán con algo que estimule el apetito de su hijo, ¿no?"--Page 4 of cover.

Surround by the many sounds of spring, a hibernating bear is late in waking up, until he hears one very special sound.

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.

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?

As seen on NBC''s Today Show, the child development experts at the Oppenheim Toy Portfolio rate the best toys, books, videos, music and software for kids 0-10. Separate chapter on products for kids with special needs.

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.

A retelling of a mexican legend that describes the origin of the Poinsettia plant. In this version, a young girl has nothing to give the Christ child, but when the weeds she carries in her hands miraculously transform into red flowers, she now has the perfect gift. Included is the music of a traditional Mexican Christmas song.

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!

Describes in verse a variety of bugs and how they look, behave, and improve our lives.

A biography of the Cherokee Indian who invented a syllabary for the Cherokee language.

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!