Anne Wynter

All Patrick wants for his birthday is a flawless FOOD party. So why does Karter arrive dressed as a FOOT ? From Ezra Jack Keats Award-Winner, Anne Wynter, this hilarious tale follows perfectionist Patrick as he learns a valuable lesson in being patient, embracing chaos, and finding the joy in going with the flow. "Children will laugh over the hilarious ending; indeed, they'll giggle their way through this uproarious book-and perhaps realize that learning to be a bit flexible can be a lot of fun. A perfectly entertaining read." Kirkus Reviews "Not only is it nice to a see a boy doing the party-planning, but it's good to see a child being a fusspot in a low-stakes situation, since that's where almost all childhood disappointments start." - School Library Journal Patrick likes everything to be just-so, which is why he likes to cook. The meals he makes are always "exquisite," "delicious," and "absolutely perfect." So when his birthday rolls around, Patrick knows exactly what he wants to do. However, Patrick's big brother, Russ, is not perfect. When Russ makes a mistake on Patrick's party invitation, Patrick thinks his birthday is ruined. But is it? Readers will delight in this warm celebration of self-expression, acceptance, and brotherly love written by Ezra Jack Keats Award-winning author, Anne Wynter.

Celebrated author of Ezra Jack Keats Award winner Nell Plants a Tree and a Caldecott Honor artist come together for a poetic picture book introduction to Juneteenth and its origin. Oh, how you would dance How you would sing How would you celebrate With lyrical text from Anne Wynter and radiant artwork from Jerome Pumphrey, this poetic picture book explains the history behind Juneteenth celebrations. So Many Years simultaneously acknowledges the history of slavery in the U. S as well as the astonishing Black resilience that has led to an enduring legacy of Black joy.

Help your little one dream big with a Little Golden Book biography about writer, poet, and Civil Rights activist Maya Angelou. Little Golden Book biographies are the perfect introduction to nonfiction for young readers--as well as fans of all ages This Little Golden Book about Maya Angelou--the acclaimed poet, lecturer, activist, and author of I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings--is an inspiring read-aloud for young readers. Look for more Little Golden Book biographies: Martin Luther King Jr. Harry BelafonteOprah WinfreyFrida Kahlo

Dream big with a Little Golden Book biography about one of the greatest baseball players in history, Willie Mays Little Golden Book biographies are the perfect introduction to nonfiction for young readers--as well as fans of all ages This Little Golden Book about Willie Mays--the "Say Hey Kid" and 24-time All-Star baseball player--is an inspiring read-aloud for young sports fans and their parents Look for more Little Golden Book biographies Muhammad AliJackie RobinsonTom BradyLeBron JamesLionel Messi

This little toddler is awake and ready to go But why is everyone else sleeping in? Stretch and yawn, it's time to play No more sleeping in Mommy, Daddy, Sister, and even Kitty are sleeping in, but our little toddler is about to change that with a PAT, KNOCK, CLAP, and BANG This energetic, rhythmic board book invites the reader to join in on the fun of waking everyone up to play.

This little one is eager to help and be "just like you". With a big heart and little hands, picnic messes ensue. Lucky for our little one, joy, acceptance, love, and even messes are a family trait "A sturdy affirmation that the willingness to help combined with patience really does matter. A recommended purchase." School Library Journal When their family prepares for a picnic, our little toddler tries to help. They want to do everything the grownups are doing, but the results are...not ideal. Mud, lemon juice, and water end up everywhere But this little one isn't the only one making a mess-being "just like you" runs in the family Toddlers won't be able to resist this rhythmic text and vibrant illustrations.

This gorgeous picture book shows how one little girl’s careful tending of a pecan tree creates the living center of a loving, intergenerational Black family. For Earth Day and every day! Perfect for fans of Matt de la Peña and Oge Mora. Before her grandchildren climbed the towering tree,explored its secret nests, raced to its sturdy trunk, read in its cool shade, or made pies with its pecans…Nell buried a seed. And just as Nell’s tree grows and thrives with her love and care, so do generations of her close-knit family. Inspired by the pecan trees of the creators' own childhoods, Anne Wynter’s lyrical picture book, brought to life with breathtaking illustrations by Daniel Miyares, brims with wonder and love.

One Big Day is a board book celebration of that very special day—a baby’s first birthday. The perfect gift for babies and their parents to share! One Big Day and Anne Wynter and Alea Marley's companion book, Hands On!, about a baby’s journey from crawling to taking their very first steps, are joyful read-alouds. Together or separately, both books make happy gifts for showers, birthdays, and other celebrations of milestone baby and toddler events. One big boxOne big bowOne big cakeOne big blow...

Hands On! is a joyful board book celebration of a baby’s journey from crawling to taking their very first steps. The perfect board book for babies and their parents to share! A great gift for expecting and new parents, Hands On! sweetly encapsulates this special time in a baby’s development. Plus don't miss Anne Wynter and Alea Marley's One Big Day, a celebration of baby’s first birthday and a wonderful companion gift for showers and other celebrations of milestone toddler events. Hand in handLeft, right, leftHands out wideStep, step, step...

A fresh, urban take on bedtime stories in the spirit of The House That Jack Built and Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, from debut author Anne Wynter and Caldecott Honoree Oge Mora. Everybody in the red brick building was asleep. Until . . . WaaaAAH! Rraak! Wake up! Pitter patter STOMP! Pssheew! A chain reaction of noises wakes up several children (and a cat) living in an apartment building. But it’s late in the night, so despite the disturbances, one by one, the building’s inhabitants return to their beds—this time with a new set of sounds to lull them to sleep.