New Releases by Peter H. Reynolds

Another day. Another mood. Meet Judy Moody at her moodiest-best, in this laugh-a-minute fourteenth adventure in the international bestselling series. Bad moods, good moods, even right-royal-tea moods - Judy has them all in this brand new adventure, perfect for fans of Jacqueline Wilson and Lauren Child. With Grandma Lou''s help, Judy has dug up proof that some old-timey Moodys lived in merry olde England. In fact, if her grandpa''s notes are right, Judy might even be related to - royal fanfare, please - the Queen herself! But then Judy''s family tree gets a few more shakes and some more surprises come tumbling out. Now Judy has some right royal family secrets she''d like to keep hidden away, especially from Jessica, the princess in pink!

See below for English description. Certains collectionnent les timbres. D''autres collectionnent les pièces de monnaie. D''autres encore collectionnent les oeuvres d''art. Et Jérôme? Jérôme collectionne les mots. Dans ce nouveau récit extraordinaire de Peter H. Reynolds, Jérôme découvre la magie des mots qui l''entourent : des mots courts et doux, des délices à deux syllabes et des polysyllabes qui s''apparentent à des mélodies. Des mots qui rassemblent, transforment et valorisent. Some people collect stamps. Some people collect coins. Some people collect art. And Jérôme? Jérôme collected words . . . In this extraordinary new tale from Peter H. Reynolds, Jérôme discovers the magic of the words all around him - short and sweet words, two-syllable treats, and multisyllable words that sound like little songs. Words that connect, transform, and empower. Original title: The Word Collector

From the beloved bestselling creator of The Dot and our own Happy Dreamer comes an inspiring story about the transformative and profound power of words. Some people collect stamps.Some people collect coins.Some people collect art.And Jerome?Jerome collected words . . . In this extraordinary new tale from Peter H. Reynolds, Jerome discovers the magic of the words all around him -- short and sweet words, two-syllable treats, and multisyllable words that sound like little songs. Words that connect, transform, and empower. From the creator of The Dot and Happy Dreamer comes a celebration of finding your own words -- and the impact you can have when you share them with the world.

New York Times–bestselling author of The Dot: An inspiring picture book that “celebrates individuality, self-expression, and the joys of being a dreamer” (Publishers Weekly). While the world tells us to sit still, to follow the rules, and to color inside the lines, Happy Dreamer celebrates all those moments in between when the mind and spirit soar and we are free to become our own true dreamer maximus. In Peter Reynolds’ signature voice and style, this empowering picture book reminds children (of any age) of how much their dreams matter, and while life will have ups and downs, he enlists readers to stay true to who they are, to tap into their most creative inner selves, and to never ever forget to dream big! The creativity guru and creator of Be You!, The Word Collector, and other beloved titles inspires readers to find their own unique path to happy, and to always follow their dreams. “Delightful . . . Out-of-the-box thinkers will know they are not alone and all will be inspired to become unique ‘dreamers maximus.’” —School Library Connection

"When a young boy Begins to play on the family''s piano, reveling in the fun of plunking the keys, his father signs him up for lessons so he can learn to play properly. Raj learns notes, then scales, then songs, and finally classical pieces his father can recognize and be proud of. However, the more skilled he becomes, the less he enjoys playing--until he grows up and stops playing altogether. But when his father becomes ill and requests that Raj play for him, will Raj remember how to play from the heart?"--Provided by publisher

When young Roland is disappointed by seeing a tiny gift on Christmas morning, he learns that some gifts can''t and shouldn''t be defined by their physical size.

Floor denkt dat ze niet kan tekenen, maar als de juf haar leert beginnen met een stip, merkt ze dat ze veel meer kan dan ze dacht. Prentenboek met in zachte tinten ingekleurde pentekeningen. Vanaf ca. 5 jaar.

Marisol loves to paint. So when her teacher asks her to help make a mural for the school library, she can''t wait to begin But hold on - how can Marisol make a sky without blue paint? After gazing out of the bus window and watching from her porch as day turns to night, she closes her eyes and starts to dream.

Collects three stories, in which Stink tries to find homes for 101 guinea pigs; stands up for Pluto; and takes up thumb-wrestling to pass gym.

Express yourself! The three best-selling, award-winning picture books in the Creatrilogy by Peter H. Reynolds celebrate the power of original thinking. Features an audio read-along! Presented as a special three-book set, this trio of titles includes: The Dot An enchanting invitation to self-expression! Don’t worry, just make a mark — and see where it takes you. Ish A creative spirit learns that thinking "ishly" leads to a far more wonderful outcome than "getting it right." Sky Color The sky’s no limit in this gentle, playful tale — a reminder that if we open our eyes and look beyond the expected, inspiration will come.

In this eBook with audio, when SugarLoaf discovers that her parents once bestowed the Best Kid in the World Award on her brother, her first thought is: But . . . but . . . but what about me? She wants to be the Best Kid in the World, so she decides to be so very helpful that her parents can’t not give the award to her. However, every one of SugarLoaf’s good deeds ends in disaster, and it seems that the award is farther away from her grasp than ever. But what SugarLoaf doesn’t realize is that trying counts for a lot, so she might have a better chance at taking the Best Kid in the World throne than she imagines.

SugarLoaf is good at many things. But she is best at: Talking baby talk to her little sister Waking her dad up in the morning Painting portraits Growing big-girl teeth SugarLoaf’s a very little girl with some very big ideas. Come play with her in this eBook with audio!

In a crowded park, a boy makes an airplane out of a piece of paper carried to him by a gentle breeze, sends it on its way, and watches a new friend bring it back to him.

Leo sempre està tremendament ocupat. No seria perfecte tenir un doble? O potser tres? O fins i tot més! Però quan el seu desig es fa realitat, troba que cada Leo està més ocupat que l''últim a arribar. No té temps de somiar ni de descansar un moment. Leo aviat s''adona que és millor fer menys i millor.

Leo siempre esta tremendamente ocupado. No seria perfecto tener un doble? O tal vez tres? O incluso más& Pero cuando su deseo se hace realidad. Él encuentra que cada Leo está más ocupado que el último en llegar. No tiene tiempo de soñar ni de descansar un momento. Leo pronto se da cuenta que es mejor hacer menos y mejor. Peter H. Reynolds Sus ideas se reflejan en sus libros, para él nadie está privado de ser un ser creativo, "a través de mis libros, deseo ayudar a los niños y a los niños-adultos, la forma de explorar el arte, la escritura y el pensamiento". El pensamiento creativo es el combustible para conseguir las cosas y además permite un acercamiento relajado al arte, para Peter no existe el "no puedo", su actitud es mire que sí puede hacerlo. Él nos enseña a como utilizar sus talentos y energías "hacer nuestra marca creativa" Peter H. Reynolds es presidente y director creativo de los estudios Fable Vision en Watertown, Massachusetts, donde produce premiados programas para niños, videos educacionales y aplicaciones multimedia. Recientemente ha sido honrado por Verizon como Literacy Leader of the Year (que viene a ser algo así como Premio al alfabetizador del año). El autor-ilustrador vive con su familia en Dedham, Massachusetts.

Time management for children.

The malfunction of Sydney''s mechanical star leads her to an unexpected happy ending.