Best Selling Books by Marilyn Singer

An irresistible book of poems about dancing that mimic the rhythms of social dances from cha-cha to two-step, by the acclaimed author of Mirror Mirror Marilyn Singer has crafted a vibrant collection of poems celebrating all forms of social dance from samba and salsa to tango and hip-hop. The rhythm of each poem mimics the beat of the dances’ steps. Together with Kristi Valiant’s dynamic illustrations, the poems create a window to all the ways dance enters our lives and exists throughout many cultures. This ingenious collection will inspire readers to get up and move! Included with the book is an audio CD of the author reading each poem accompanied by original music from composer Jonathon Roberts.

Nina returns to New York City in August 1968 after a year at an English university and finds the times have changed drastically.

When a brave maiden subdues a demon using a fan that had been given to her by her mother, she brings about the downfall of the tyrannical Lord Shang and reunites the imperial houses of Li and Chen.

Discusses the history, botanical background, and legendary and medicinal properties of onions, garlic, shallots, chives, leeks, and other members of the allium family.

A beautiful and heartwarming picture book celebrating the ways in which Earths creatures say "I love you."

Lizzie''s scheme for getting a pet tarantula backfires.

Eleven-year-old Ellie describes her experiences during twelve days of hospitalization for heart surgery.

In this fascinating look at fourteen animals who defy the odds by thriving in Earth''s most dangerous places, renowned poet Marilyn Singer and celebrated artist Ed Young show that of all the miracles of life, it is life''s persistence that astounds the

Sadie is all set for her family’s rustic camping trip—she’s packed her favorite patent leather shoes, ballerina skirt, and other stylish accessories in her sparkly suitcase—everything a girl needs in order to have an adventure! Especially when she thinks Bigfoot is on the loose. Along with her brother, Sadie searches for clues, crawls through a cave, swims down a river, and climbs a mountain. Will she be able to catch the mysterious monster with her lasso of pearls and magic gold wand? Sadie proves that girly girls can get their hands dirty and be brave, too! Lyrical text is complemented by bright and lively illustrations, and Sadie’s fearlessness will leave readers ready to grab their satin capes and head out on their own adventures! Praise for I''m Gonna Climb a Mountain... "This enthusiastic take on girl power embraces having it all—with both strength and style." --School Library Journal "Singer''s story crackles with humor and attitude, its driving rhythms making it an infectious read-aloud. Avril''s busy illustrations, using pastel chalk over a pencil outline, display a range of bright colors and have a slightly dreamy cast, as if they came right out of Sadie''s head. So can a girl rough it in ruffles? Silly question." --Kirkus Reviews

In rhyming text, a school bus describes its busy day transporting children to and from school.

When second grader Josie overhears her parents'' concerns about the family finances, she decides to help raise money for her soon-to-be-born baby sister.

How do animals greet one another? In this intriguing full-color picture book, Singer explores, explains, and describes the extraordinary ways in which animals communicate. Young readers will also be introduced to some of the basic elements of animal behavior.

Three children get a "boo-boo" that needs to be kissed.

On the first Saturday of June everyone on Berkeley Place is turning out to eat corn bread and cookies, to dance to the drumbeat, to play in the street, to have the best block party ever. Everyone except Lola. She’s too angry at her friends Yasmin and Sue to join in the fun. But as the day progresses Lola can’t resist. Yasmin and Sue spot her and pull her under the hydrant’s spray with them. In an instant, all bad feelings are gone and the trio are back in sync again, double Dutching up and down the street. This festive picture book celebrates good friends, good neighbors, and summertime in the city.

Such poems as "Babbling Brook, " "Spring in the Garden, " "Watercolors, " "City River, " and "Ocean Checklist" present some of the many facets of water.

Kids curious about topics that gross out grown-ups can learn about how animals use poop for defense, shelter, and even food in this nonfiction Level 2 Ready-to-Read! Ewpoop. Poop is gross. Poop is funny. But did you know poop is really important to

This is The Boy Who Cried Wolf like you’ve never seen it before: with tentacles, wigs, and a secret code language that kids can decipher. Larry the Liar must help these friendly extra-terrestrials refuel their ship so they can get back home. But will the townspeople believe his intergalactic tale of glory? This hilarious reimagining uses meticulously composed verse, alternating points of view, and comic book elements to give the story loads of color, humor and visual interest. Veteran children’s book author Marilyn Singer teams up with Brian Biggs, the illustrator of Shredder Man, Beastly Rhymes, Brownie and Pearl, and Everything Goes: On Land to create the best interstellar tall tale ever.

Explains the varieties, functions, and characteristics of the eggs of a multitude of creatures, including insects, birds, and reptiles.

Come see bugs of all different kinds dipping, sipping, crawling, calling, and so much more in this charming, rhyming book that includes a special section with facts on each type of bug.

An original fairy tale in which the daughter of a Lord overcomes her fear of the ocean when she rescues her beloved from the Ocean King.

A collection of poems on a wide variety of animals, including common pets as well as dolphins and wet chickens

Most people know the difference between a cat and a dog. But the differences between certain other animals are not so obviuos, which is why it''s so easy to confuse them. You may guess that the insect trying to eat your icecream cone is a bee, but it''s probably a yellow-jacket wasp. You may think that the chimp sitting in a tree in the forest is a monkey, but it''s really an ape. How can you tell these and other similar animals apart? By using your eyes, ears, and all your senses to observe them--and by reading this book.

A fourteen-year old poet-singer rethinks her career aspirations and friendships when her stage-struck partner makes other plans.

A collection of short poems called reversos which, when reversed, provide new perspectives on the fairy tale characters they feature.

Henry enlivens the dull summer she and her two sisters are being forced to spend with their grandparents by inventing imaginative stories about Lightey the Lightning Bug and his insect friends.

Determined to avoid the pitfalls of romance he has witnessed in his own mother''s relationships, seventeen-year-old Storm avoids getting too close to anyone--until he meets Jocelyn, a mysterious young woman with strange powers. Reprint.

Faced with her beloved grandmother''s illness and her own attraction to a boy her parents would disapprove of, Franny tries to shut off her feelings completely.

Wheel''s attempt to organize a Fourth of July carnival, starring all of his friends, is threatened when the new kid in town starts to take over his gang.

A young girl who feels no one is interested in her devises three plans for attracting attention.

Not on the trail of the missing Leroy O''Toole, detectives Sam and Dave Bean stumble onto an illegal operation.

Philip Barlowe, bumbling detective, and Sam Spayed, his intelligent dog, are hired to investigate the will of a woman who has left her vast wealth to her cat.

Introduces the characteristics of such exotic birds as the Galapagos penguin, kiwi, and African hornbill.

Inspired by the example of her latest obsession, Robin Hood, Lizzie begins to scheme to follow her best friend, Tessa, into music school.

From the creators of "Monster Museum" comes this collection of 26 poems that features some of the creepiest, funniest, most bizarre, and fascinating creatures from myth, legend, and popular culture. Full color.