New Releases by Suzanne I. Barchers

When the king dies, the queen and her three daughters must work to survive. A giant steals from their garden, and then steals the daughters. The princesses outwit the giant to return home. Themes: ingenuity, perseverance.

Day after day, a poor young girl discovers a lion who needs her help. In time, her care for the lion and her dreams of a better life intersect in a most unusual way. Themes: compassion, bravery, perseverance.

The Lord of Luchow was a kind man, but his people are threatened with war. A loyal servant finds a way to protect his master and bring peace to the lands. Themes: bravery, intelligence, devotion.

In Norway, the cold winds blow from the north. But when the wind blows away the flour carried by the baker''s young son, he sets out on a journey to insist it be returned. Themes: perseverance, intelligence.

This is a story of love between an adventure-loving king and his queen who travels in disguise as a lute player to save the king after he is imprisoned during one of his journeys. Themes: devotion, intelligence.

When the village is terrorized by a lion, the hunter Kambili wishes to track down the beast. But his wife Kumba steps in to warn that the lion is an evil wizard. The lion-man proves no match for the brave Kumba and Kambili. Themes: bravery, intelligence.

Encourage first-grade students to build their reading comprehension and word study skills using daily practice activities. Great for after school, intervention, or homework, teachers and parents can help students gain regular practice through these quick, diagnostic-based activities that are correlated to College and Career Readiness and other state standards. Both fiction and nonfiction reading passages are provided as well as data-driven assessment tips and digital versions of the assessment analysis tools and activities. With these easy-to-use activities, first graders will boost their reading skills in a hurry!

With this Parent Guide, get parents and teachers working together to increase student achievement. This helpful guide allows parents to easily reinforce what the teacher is doing in the eighth grade classroom and turn everyday actions into learning opportunities for their children, bridging the gap between school and home.

Get parents and teachers working together to increase student achievement with this Parent Guide. This helpful guide allows parents to better reinforce what the teacher is doing in the seventh grade classroom and turn everyday actions into learning opportunities, encouraging children to practice important life skills.

Get parents involved at home to increase student achievement. This helpful Parent Guide provides parents with strategies to reinforce what the teacher is doing in the fifth grade classroom and turn everyday actions into learning opportunities, encouraging children to practice important life skills.

Increase student achievement by getting parents more involved through this Parent Guide. This helpful guide provides reinforcement for what children are learning in second grade and includes ideas for turning everyday actions into learning opportunities, encouraging children to practice important life skills and learn at home.

This classroom resource encourages third grade students to reinforce their knowledge of mathematical and language arts grade-level skills. Focusing on specific Common Core Standards, this resource is designed to be robust and relevant to the real world, helping students prepare themselves for life beyond their educational careers. Students will gain regular practice through the quick activities found in each book. Perfect for additional practice in the classroom or at home! The book contains a Teacher Resource CD with PDFs of the activity pages. 208pp.

This classroom resource encourages first grade students to reinforce their knowledge of mathematical and language arts grade-level skills. Focusing on specific Common Core Standards, this resource is designed to be robust and relevant to the real world, helping students prepare themselves for life beyond their educational careers. Students will gain regular practice through the quick activities found in each book. Perfect for additional practice in the classroom or at home! The book contains a Teacher Resource CD with PDFs of the activity pages. 208pp.

Gus finds a jug that is stuck in the mud, but with the help of his friends he pulls it free.

Luce describes what she hears and sees on her street.

Ross and Gus can toss, bop, jog, box, and hop. Can you top that?

"A bug can buzz and zap. A dog can yip and yap. But the King Street kids can do even more. Join them!" -- back cover.

Ross makes popcorn on the stove and finds himself with one big mess to clean up.

After giving San ideas after she asks what can she do, Dad finds he becomes a part of San''s busy activities.

Rose and her dog Bose enjoy doing many activites together, but there are some things that Bose does not like.

Gus and his mother spend time reading together.

Children race with an egg on a spoon and play other games at Main Street''s game day.

Take a walk with Ren on King Street. You and Ren will see a lot!

Pete tries to decide which book to read before he goes to sleep.

Kate and Gail take a walk on Main Street, where they see an ape wearing a cape and grapes on a plate.

Kip compares his size to many things, including a big rig and a little pig.

The children of Main Street enjoy games, a talent show, and a barbecue at a neighborhood block party.

Though she does not like to be late, Kate is easily distracted by friends and food, until she receives a gift that will help her with her problem.

Kate has a big day ahead of her as she must decide whether to skate, play a game, or wade in a lake.

As Mom drives them to the store, baby Rose and her big dog Bose describe what they see.