Most Popular Books by Joanne Oppenheim

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?

Allie finds a frog for show-and-tell, but he disappears before she can take him to school.

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.

A band, a flight, a flock of birds - the world is full of lots of birds! Spring, summer, autumn and winter birds; woodland, meadow, sea and marsh birds -- all are brought to life in lively, lyrical prose and rich Plasticine illustration. Colour and movement abound in every word and every detail, making each bird memorable. A timely reissue, of a celebrated picture book, that reminds us to respect our natural world.

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

They danced through the castle til quarter past four, When the King cried, Enough! My feet are too sore!

While trying to reel in a big fish, a child is pulled into the sea and has a series of underwater adventures with various marine animals.

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

No one can succeed in making the young prince go to sleep, until an old woman tries with a bedtime story.

While singing Row, Row, Row Your Boat in the bathtub, a boy becomes the skipper of several imaginary vessels.

The 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.

Lean and tough alley cats, primped-up Persians, and everything in between--what''s your favorite kind of cat? In playful, rhythmic rhymes and warm, colorful illustrations, here is a fun read-aloud featuring the world''s most popular pet!

1000+ award winning products for kids.

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.

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.

Abstract: A text for parents describes the importance of play for children and presents suggestions for incorporating play in family life. Nine chapters cover the stages and milestones of play, which can also be viewed as children''s "work". Topics examined are: role of play; playing with an infant; changes in play when a child becomes able to run rather than walk; preschool and elementary play; equipment and toys children use; peer influence in children between 8-11 years and the roles of playmates and play things. Play allows a child a chance to explore and express feelings and this book helps parents to better understand play. An epilogue, bibliography and index are included. (kbc).

A rhymed retelling of the traditional fable about the poor man and his son who, on their way to market to sell their donkey, try to take the advice of everyone they meet.

Traces the life of the Sauk Indian leader who struggled in vain to prevent the Americans from claiming the rich farmland near the Mississippi River in Illinois.

Based on the nationally recognized consumer newsletter The Oppenheim Toy Portfolio--an indispensable guide to the best products for children today. Guaranteed to save time, money, and peace of mind, this resource takes the guesswork out of finding the most satisfying and enriching products for kids of every age.

Three selections from this book (homework, teacher-parent conferences and getting ready for kindergarten) will appear in the September back-to-school section of Good Housekeeping. Illustrated.

Clever Kitten refuses to be tempted by drugs and alcohol.

Uses a tour through a botanical museum to introduce many different kinds of plants and the ways in which they grow all over the world.

Five stories and rhymes told in rebuses introduce numbers, colors, parts of the body, and other things familiar to a child.

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.

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

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

After climbing the water spout, Eency Weency Spider meets Little Miss Muffet, Humpty Dumpty, and Little Jackie Horner.