Renée Kurilla

"A celebration of the winter season, from tasty treats and snowball fights to holidays and spending time with family"-- Provided by publisher.

"Follow a diverse cast of young children as they experience big feelings--anger, shyness, and sadness--in this patient, rhyming picture book. One Upside-Downy Day is a love letter to emotional understanding and the sometimes-gray days of being a toddler."--Amazon.

After planting a seed packet in the backyard, things don't go as expected for best friends Anna and Tess. They fall asleep in the sun and wake up to blooms as tall as buildings! Did the seeds really grow that fast? All is explained when Anna and Tess meet May, a little garden gnome whose magic is responsible for the transformation. The girls are May's size now, and they follow her through the flower garden and into May's underground gnome home--discovering...

"Three mermaid troubadours, draped with leis and strumming harps, sing their blessings to sea creatures everywhere, traveling the ocean to deliver a benediction to their beloved community of fish, whales, sharks, sea snails and many others"-- Provided by publisher.

"When third grader and inventor extraordinaire Ada Lace learns her teachers are in dire need of new school supplies, she's eager to lend a helping hand--but how? With a bake sale? A class carnival? Most ideas seem out of reach for a kid like her, until Tycho suggests Ada try her hand at posting informational videos. If she's able to build up a big online viewership, she could easily raise funds for their school. And with Nina as her visionary director,...

Simple text and illustrations introduce readers to dragons, discussing the myths surrounding them and more.

When the tornado sirens go off, Bel and her cousin Dylan hurry to the basement. After the storm passes, Bel explains to Dylan why some storms produce tornados while others don't. Includes a science activity, a glossary, and resources for further information.

"After a canine family leaves the hot hazy city for a picnic by the shore, they run into a traffic jam crammed with vehicles ranging from one pickup to ten troopers cruisers, consequently creating an unexpected opportunity--for a picnic"--Provided by publisher.

Eight-year-old Ada and new friend Tycho help Nina by coding a website displaying her online portfolio, then work together again to document a case of fraud.

When Bel and her cousin Dylan got to Florida to spend the weekend with their grandpa, they find out that a tropical storm is approaching. Bel explains the science behind tropical storms and hurricanes. Includes a science activity, a glossary, and resources for further information.