Renée Kurilla

From Renée Kurilla, author and illustrator of One Springy, Singy Day, comes an exploration of the not-so-great days of toddlerdom and the ways little ones can self-soothe to ease those upside-downy days away Sluggish, Weepy, Eyes still looking sleepy; You were in no mood to play when you got out of bed today. Follow a diverse cast of young children as they experience big feelings-anger, shyness, and sadness-in this patient, rhyming picture...

SHOW-HOW GUIDES: PUMPKIN CARVING is a primer for curious minds with a clear, fun graphic style that invites any kid to get started designing their pumpkins. This pocket-sized 101 includes a curated collection of 18 essential cutting and carving techniques. Every step is illustrated, allowing kids to easily master the basics, regardless of how they learn. Readers will learn to cut, scoop, and spook with pumpkins in both classic and unique styles. SHOW-HOW...

What's that you say? You're hungry? Right this very minute? Then you need a farmer. You have the stories of so many right here on your table! Award winners Lisl H. Detlefsen and Renee Kurilla's delicious celebration of food and farming is sure to inspire readers of all ages to learn more about where their food comes from - right this very minute!

Eight-year-old Ada Lace is determined to win the robot-building competition but is struggling with her art class so she soon wonders if there might be a way to use both science and art to solve her problems.

"A joyful ode to toddlerdom that follows a group of little ones through one buzzy, busy day. One Springy, Singy Day is a vibrant, joyful story that follows a diverse cast of young children as they play throughout their day. Inspired by author-illustrator Ren©♭e's own "busy bee" two-year-old, this love note from parent to child illustrates the wondrous and boisterous adventure of raising a springy, singy, squeezy toddler."--Amazon.com.

All the orangutans are ready for a nap in the sleepy depths of the afternoon . . . all except one. This little orangutan wants to dance! A hip-hop, cha-cha-cha dance full of somersaults and cartwheels. But who will dance with her? Written in bold poems in the tanka style, an ancient Japanese form of poetry that is often used as a travel diary, this exuberant orangutan celebration from acclaimed poet Margarita Engle will make readers want to dance,...

Sophie, or Agent S, is on a mission to keep herself and her brother, Will, safe. With critical-thinking and recall questions, readers will uncover safe ways to travel to school and how to stay safe at school.

Makayla's family is about to change with her baby brother's arrival. She goes on a mission to see how families are each unique. Readers discover how families are different and that different is great!

How will Natalie and her team prepare for the big race on Field Day? This charming, illustrated story about exercising helps young readers learn to read and get excited about physical activity!