Karen Lynn Williams

Now in paperback As if being new to the United States wasn't hard enough, Isabella's first day of school is canceled due to snow A relatable picture book for 5-8-years-olds with themes of moving, being the new kid, and making new friends--but especially for recent immigrants. Isabella has recently arrived from Colombia with her mother and abuela. She misses Papa, who is still in South America. It's her first day of school, her make-new-friends day, but when classes are canceled because of too much snow, Isabella misses warm, green Colombia more than ever. Then Isabella meets Katie and finds out that making friends in the cold is easier than she thought A sweet story to demystify the first day of school and making new friends.

Ahora en tapa blanda Como si ser nueva en los Estados Unidos no fuera ya dif cil, el primer d a de escuela de Isabella fue cancelado por la nieve Un libro ilustrado con el cual ni os de 5 a 8 a os se sentir n identificados con temas sobre mudarse, ser el ni o nuevo y hacer nuevos amigos--en especial inmigrantes recientes. Now in paperback As if being new to the United States wasn't hard enough, Isabella's first day of school is canceled due to snow A relatable picture book for kids ages 5-8-years-old with themes of moving, being the new kid, and making new friends--but especially for recent immigrants. Isabella acaba de llegar de Colombia con su mam y su abuela. Ella extra a a Pap , quien est todav a en Am rica del Sur. Es su primer d a de escuela, su d a de hacer nuevos amigos, pero cuando las clases son canceladas porque hay mucha nieve, Isabella extra a m s que nunca la c lida y verde Colombia. Luego Isabella conoce a Katie y descubre que hacer amigos en el fr o, es m s f cil de lo que pensaba Una historia dulce que desmitifica el primer d a de escuela y el proceso de hacer nuevos amigos. Isabella has recently arrived from Colombia with her mother and abuela. She misses Papa, who is still in South America. It's her first day of school, her make-new-friends day, but when classes are canceled because of too much snow, Isabella misses warm, green, Colombia more than ever. Then Isabella meets Katie and finds out that making friends in the cold is easier than she thought A sweet story to demystify the first day of school and making new friends.

How will Gregory find his way back to Dad? Swish-swoosh . . . Gregory draws a lion in the sand. "Don't go in the water, and don't leave Sandy," warns Dad. But the sandy lion grows a tail that gets longer and longer—and soon Gregory is lost on the beach. This wonderful read-aloud book brings to life a summer experience that is all too familiar for young children. Karen Williams's rhythmic text has been paired with Floyd Cooper's brilliant illustrations, revealing the trip down the beach entirely from a child's point of view. A gentle father-son bond is shown in both text and art, reassuring young readers even as they share in Greg's moment of worry at finding himself lost and alone.

As if being new to the United States wasn't hard enough, Isabella's first day of school is canceled due to snow Isabella has recently arrived from Colombia with her mother and abuela. She misses Papa, who is still in South America. It's her first day of school, her make-new-friends day, but when classes are canceled because of too much snow, Isabella misses warm, green, Colombia more than ever. Then Isabella meets Katie and finds out that making friends in the cold is easier than she thought

Young Roblay runs through his Somali village practicing for the big race, where only the fastest runners will be declared men. He turns for advice to his grandfather, who tells Roblay of the mighty Shabelle River, which is strong and swift like a cheetah. Roblay must capture that spirit if he is to finish among the winners of the race and become a man. Inspired by her father's storytelling, Khadra Mohammed joins Karen Lynn Williams in retelling this Somali coming-of-age tale, beautifully illustrated by artist Julia Cairns. The story of a proud people who once lived together peacefully and drew wisdom from the animals, it is sure to generate enthusiastic discussion in the classroom. An appendix provides further information on the cheetah--the fastest land animal on earth and now an endangered species.

How will Gregory find his way back to Dad? Swish-swoosh ... Gregory draws a lion in the sand. "Don't go in the water, and don't leave Sandy," warns Dad. But the sandy lion grows a tail that gets longer and longer--and soon Gregory is lost on the beach. This wonderful read-aloud book brings to life a summer experience that is all too familiar for young children. Karen Williams's rhythmic text has been paired with Floyd Cooper's brilliant illustrations, revealing the trip down the beach entirely from a child's point of view. A gentle father-son bond is shown in both text and art, reassuring young readers even as they share in Greg's moment of worry at finding himself lost and alone.

Sangoel is a refugee. Leaving behind his homeland of Sudan, where his father died in the war, he has little to call his own other than his name, a Dinka name handed down proudly from his father and grandfather before him. When Sangoel and his mother and sister arrive in the United States, everything seems very strange and unlike home. In this busy, noisy place, with its escalators and television sets and traffic and snow, Sangoel quietly endures the fact that no one is able to pronounce his name. Lonely and homesick, he finally comes up with an ingenious solution to this problem, and in the process he at last begins to feel at home. Written by the authors of the acclaimed Four Feet, Two Sandals, this poignant story of identity and belonging will help young readers understand the plight of the millions of children in the world who are refugees.

When relief workers bring used clothing to a refugee camp in Pakistan, ten-year-old Lina is thrilled when she finds a sandal that fits her foot perfectly - until she sees that another girl has the matching shoe. But soon Lina and Feroza meet and decide that it is better to share the sandals than for each to wear only one. The girls discover the true meaning of friendship and sacrifice. "Four Feet, Two Sandals" honors the experiences of refugee children around the world, whose daily existence is marked by uncertainty and fear. Warm colors and bold brush strokes are the perfect complement to this story of courage and hope.

Sasifi longs to ride a tap-tap, a truck that carries passengers and their belongings in rural Haiti. "Lively storytelling and illustrations . . . There are many humorous moments in this sweet slice-of-life story; its brisk pace will keep youngsters engaged."--School Library Journal