New Releases by Phillis Gershator

Phillis Gershator’s spicy read aloud is inspired by an old West Indian nonsense phrase, rata-pata-scata-fata. Helping mom is no fun for Junjun, so instead of doing as she asks, he utters the “magic” word “rata-pata-scata-fata.” By chance or magic, Junjun’s wish comes true and all of his chores get done.

The Chinese emperor’s nephew is ready to choose a princess! The prince hates making decisions, so he lets the butterflies in his enchanted garden choose his wife. Su-yi, the kind daughter of an official, was invited to the prince’s royal party. Will the butterflies choose Su-yi? Or will they be tricked by the greedy minister and his daughter? Who will the butterflies choose?

In a small Japanese village, a maiden is sacrificed to a dragon so their town will not be destroyed. Kotoshi is next to be sacrificed, but she hopes to fight back! Instead of trying to eat her, the dragon asks for her help in return for her life. Will Kotoshi be able to help the dragon''s baby and end her tyranny on the town?

A bilingual, rhythmic celebration of bread, from farmer to baker. This playful, English-Spanish children''s book traces the process and production of traditional South American bread making from harvest, to crafting, to packaging, and its sale on the market. David and Phillis Gershator''s Bread Is for Eating features fun and simple, sing-along songs throughout, with bright, bold illustrations from Emma Shaw-Smith. Una celebración bilingüe y rítmica sobre el pan, desde la granja a la panadería. Este libro alegre para niños, escrito en inglés y español, traza el proceso y la producción de la tradición sudamericana de la creación del pan desde la cosecha, a elaboración, a empaquetamiento, y finalmente la venta del pan en el mercado. A lo largo de Bread is for Eating, David y Phillis Gershator incluyen canciones simples y divertidas para cantar juntos, acompanadas por ilustraciones brillantes y enérgicas creadas por la artista Emma Shaw-Smith.

Little Bunny is going on a trip. Follow along with him and his family as he imagines all of the ways they might travel.

Some days we lose our zip and our zap, what time is it? Time for a nap!

This celestial dancer provides herbs to help cure Jiko''s mother.

When Ear, Leg, and Arm refuse to marry Mosquito, she shows them that she is not to be ignored.

No matter what kind of messes a little bunny experiences through the day, bath time makes things fresh and new.

When is it time for a hug? Anytime! This feel-good picture book assures kids there''s plenty of love to go around-the-clock.

"In the Caribbean, all the frogs sing, all except one. He''s a tiny frog with a long name, Eleutherodactylus lentus, and he lives in the Virgin Islands. Lenty can''t sing like the other frogs, no matter how hard he tries. But when Señor Coquí shows up and leads the little frogs in song, Lenty discovers there is something he can do"--

No matter what kind of messes a little bunny experiences through the day, bath time makes things fresh and new.

"A las dos o a las ocho... Auque llueva o nieve... Cuando está mimosa... ¿Sabes lo que quieres? ¡Abrazos de osos!"--P. [4] of cover.

Qui se cache dans la forêt ? Tu le sauras en regardant à travers les trous et les pages colorées de ce livre. Cui ! Cui ! Les oiseaux gazouillent dans les arbres. Chop ! Chop ! Les écureuils ramassent les glands. Psshhh ! Psshhh ! Les renards rôdent tout près de là ! Repère les autres habitants et découvre les secrets de la forêt.

Moo, moo, brown cow! Have you any milk? "Yes, sir, yes, sir," smooth as silk. Does milk make me sleepy before I go to bed? "Yes, sir, yes, sir," the brown cow said. There''s something about this well-known and well-loved nursery rhyme! Clever new verses not found in the original offer charming new critters and gently teach young readers a little something along the way. In verses that mimic the original Baa Baa Black Sheep cadence, a plucky young boy asks each of the farm friends he encounters about the gifts they give us, all in preparation for a bedtime snack and a dream-filled sleep. And as the sun begins to set and the animals prepare to "dream the whole night through of flowers to sip, grass to chew," the little boy asks the animals one last question. Whether read aloud or sung, this picture book can be a rollicking tale or a perfect lulling bedtime story. Author Phillis Gershator and illustrator Giselle Potter weave together melodic rhyme and folksy illustrations to transport children to a place of discovery and cozy contentment in this delectable read-aloud.

Describes, in rhymed cumulative text and illustrations, how various young animals and one small human prepare for sleep at the end of a spring day.

Pictures and rhyming text describe the animals and insects that make a garden noisy, vibrant, and beautiful.

Gershator''s story about a talking sardine queen that can grant a boy''s wishes for his mother is a vehicle for a lesson about happiness and contentment. The story is supplemented by text for the teacher or storyteller (brief introduction, questions to ask throughout the storytelling, and answers). Also included is a Story Retell section (pages 28-32) to engage children in discussion.

Whoot toot toot! The sound of the conch horn blasts through the air, calling out the news: fresh fish for sale. At Caribbean market squares and waterfronts, wherever fishermen sell their catch of the day, the traditional call of the conch can still be heard, and dreams can still come true.

Introduce young readers to the sights and sounds of the year from summer''s sizzling sun to winter''s crackling snow. Featuring breathtaking illustrations by internationally renowned illustrator, Alison Jay, this book will open your child''s eyes and ears to the world around them!

Talmudic and midrashic folklore use the teachings of the ancient sages to answer questions and teach moral lessons, often with a dash of humor. In this delightful collection of stories, Phillis Gershator takes these spiritual and folkloric elements and weaves them together with her own unique humor and wisdom to create a very special version of the wondrous tales that have captivated readers for centuries. Gershator, inspired by hearing talmudic and midrashic tales from her late father-in-law (a rabbi), has assembled ten of her favorites in this volume. Stories of flying rabbis, miraculous loaves of bread, wise women, muscle-bound angels, and goats that carry bears on their heads will enchant children of all ages and those who read to them. From "Making It Rain," about a husband and wife who helped bring rain to a parched land, to "The Observant Cow," a religious cow who manages to convert a nonbeliever into an observant Jew, each story contains lessons, truths, jokes, surprises, and happy endings. Author''s notes help readers understand the subtle meaning of each story.

A sweet story about the ups and downs of moving to a new house

Grandma teaches her grandchildren how to count from 1 to 10 at the zoo