Bushel & Peck Books

One of history''s most prolific playwrights and poets, William Shakespeare is known throughout the globe for such masterpieces as ''Shall I compare thee to a summer''s day'' ''All the world''s a stage'' and many other famous poems that are included in this collection. Though his works are often intimidating to analyse and understand, this particular volume helps young readers, with brief commentary and helpful definitions, gain better insights with each poem. The Illustrated William Shakespeare is among the most accessible - and beautiful - introductions to William Shakespeare available. Excerpt from the Introduction: 1: Enjoy the poems. This seems far more important than trying to puzzle out what the author meant (or what other people believe the author meant). 2: Engage with the poems by asking questions.... 3: Be your own boss. Read the poems in order or jump around as you see fit. Share them or savor them all by yourself. Say them aloud or whisper their words in your heart. Poetry makes life better. There is NO wrong way to experience a poem. So, read on, dear friend. And thank you for choosing poetry.

Elevate your spirit and let your soul sing with I Am the Sun, a sweeping picture book portraying modern Native American values, history, traditions, and struggles. In this moving tale about present-day life for many Native Americans, breathtaking art and poignant prose tell of the hardships, the triumphs, and the resilience of a mighty people: the Dine (the Navajo). They raise sheep. They craft stunning jewelry. They weave vibrant rugs. Still many are without running water or electricity, and their stories and past remain forgotten to nearly all but themselves. I Am the Sun is that story, capturing in picture and word the joy and endurance of a people who love their history, family, language, art, food, dance, and land-and who hope patiently for a day when the sun will rise even brighter. Written by Janessa Parker, whose Navajo father grew up on the reservation, and illustrated by Navajo illustrator Beverly Blacksheep, I Am the Sun is a groundbreaking book to bring about understanding and harmony between all people.

''Unlike my father,'' said Thor fiercely, ''I believe in the seer''s visions. He saw you entering the City of Ice.'' ''Did he see me leave?'' After barely surviving a giant mythical boar attack on her way to school, Cinder Moss realizes her questing days are far from over. Shield Maiden Trigga is back, newly promoted to Odin''s Elite Guard and harbouring a secret too dark to share. Together, Cinder and the Valkyrie return to the Proving Grounds, hoping the Stormbringer can pick up where she left off, and save the Nine Realms from the Twilight of the Gods. As if the approach of Ragnarok wasn''t bad enough, Thor''s hammer has been taken for a murder he didn''t commit. Or at least he claims he didn''t do it. Cinder is not the only one that questions his innocence---the God of Thunder''s closest allies in Asgard are dropping faster than the temperature in Jotunheim, and as Thor''s Thronerunner, only Cinder can retrieve the legendary weapon from the City of Ice. No pressure. Can Cinder and her friends survive a horde of crocodile-human hybrids, a two-headed Elvis impersonator, a haunted hockey rink in Canada, and war with the frost giants? Thor has faith in Cinder, but Odin is betting against her. Again. The god''s errand girl is back, and the ancient prophecy isn''t going to fulfil itself.

The story of you began the day you were born. With each passing year, as you grow and change, so does the story of YOU. In every story, there will always be ups and downs, twists and turns, excitement, and mystery. But what will happen next in the story of YOU? Born and raised in South Los Angeles, Keyshawn Johnson faced numerous challenges and was often told what he could not achieve. Surrounded by adversity, he chose instead to listen to his inner voice and pursue his dreams. And in this new picture book, Keyshawn urges young children to do the same. So, gather your strengths, your talents, your ideas, because the next chapter starts now... and it''s going to be amazing.

Black History Heroes: George Washington Carver shows the power of curiosity, kindness, and determination in a dynamic biography for kids. George Washington Carver was born into slavery and is most well known for his work with peanuts inventing over 300 products for both commercial and industrial uses. He was also a professor at the Tuskegee Institute, a proponent of crop rotation, an advocate and teacher of poor farmers, and a fighter for racial equality. An inspiration to millions, the life of George Washington Carver is indeed proof that Black history matters. Black History Heroes shares the lives and inspirations of black men and women who changed the world, yesterday, today, and for tomorrow. ''This empowering and engaging middle-grade biography series about Black changemakers gets off to a strong start ( ) Strongly recommended for juvenile nonfiction collections.'' - School Library Journal, starred review of Black History Heroes: Chadwick Boseman. ''The book beautifully chronicles Boseman''s struggles and triumphs (...) Readers will be enraptured with this magnificent tribute to the life of Chadwick Boseman, who was a true hero that anyone could look up to.'' - Booklist, starred review of Black History Heroes: Chadwick Boseman.

Explore the human body like never before! Flaps, wheels, touch-and-feel spots, and other exciting interactive elements! This dynamic book allows kids to learn about organs, systems, cells, DNA, and more in a creative, hands-on format that is irresistible! Watch food move through the digestive system, feel the texture of your intestines, split cells, spin DNA, and more in The Interactive Human Body, the innovative book that begs to be explored. The third book in the award-winning Interactive Explorer series! Accolades for The Interaactive Constitution : A 2021 Notable Social Studies Trade Book (NCSS-CBC) Finalist, IBPA Benjamin Franklin Awards: The Bill Fisher Award for Best First Book. ''Both history geeks and casual students should easily ratify this one.'' -- Publishers Weekly

Fall in love with art the Bushel & Peck way! Explore 150 of the world''s greatest works of art -- interactively -- with flaps, translucent pages, colour wheels, and hidden gems on every page. In museums, we''re often told ''look with your eyes'' at famous paintings adoring the walls. But, what if a child could follow their impulse, reach out, and touch a masterpiece! This thrilling, interactive book allows kids of all ages to go beyond the world of sight, exploring art like never before -- interacting with Mona Lisa, van Gogh, and other artists with lift flaps, folding booklets, secret pockets, and other hidden treasures! Come along on this 3-D journey and discover the secrets of the masters -- the paintings, the techniques -- and why these works of art are still studied, revered, and cherished to this day. Featured artists include: Vincent van Gogh, Frida Kahlo, Gustav Klimt, Pablo Picasso, Claude Monet, Mary Cassat, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Georgia O''Keeffe, and many, many more!

Beyonce Knowles started performing as a child, but first rose to fame as a member of the R&B girl group Destiny''s Child and has gone on to sell over 200 million records worldwide as a solo artist. Widely considered one of the greatest musical artists of all time, Beyonce has won nearly every award in the music industry and beyond. An inspiration to millions, the life of Beyonce is indeed proof that Black history matters. Black History Heroes shares the lives and inspirations of black men and women who changed the world, yesterday, today, and for tomorrow. Written by acclaimed, former pro-baseball player, inspirational speaker, and author Chris Singleton.

A touching and compelling book about how some librarians travel the world in impossible ways -- by boat, donkey, elephant, and more -- hoping to change a child''s life, by handing them a book. From Colombia to Kenya and Syria to Thailand, real life librarians bring books to children who don''t have easy access to a library. This creative non-fiction tale shows how librarians in 10 countries travel far and wide to deliver books to hungry readers without local access to libraries. A wonderful way to educate readers on the often overlooked, heroic lives of librarians. All around the world, children wait for books. So... book lovers'' cross seas, trek up narrow trails, down steep, rocky paths, over swift rivers, and through dark forests. They journey by foot, on sturdy animals, and with unique vehicles, delivering books to children.

Grow, Seed, Grow! Little gardeners will bury the seed, water and care for it, and make the plant grow in this 3-D interactive board book about plants. Toddlers will learn all about how plants grow with their own hands as they move a seed to the ground, cover it with soil, water it with a metal can, giving it plant food, watching the sun warm it, and then turning a clock to make the plant grow. One little seed wild and free, blows into the sky and twirls with the breeze. Move it to the ground nice and slow. Let s make this little seed grow, grow, grow! Lift-the-flaps, spinners, and pull tabs do all the movement so little kids can find out how important plants are to our environment!

In Love Your Neighbor (Even When It''s Hard!), award-winning author and inspirational speaker Chris Singleton encourages young children to love, love, love and gives us all some concrete action verbs to inspire and guide us. But HOW do I love my neighbour? Turn love into a verb. It''s sometimes a lot easier to say ''Love Your Neighbor'' than to actually do so... for kids and adults. In Love Your Neighbor (Even When It''s Hard!), award-winning author and inspirational speaker Chris Singleton encourages young children to love, love, love and gives us all some concrete action verbs to inspire and guide us. Readers are asked to consider But who''s my neighbour - can I pick and choose? What about those who haven''t earned my love? What if my neighbour is just too different? But HOW do I love my neighbour? When you turn love into a verb you can apologise, defend, include, motivate, respect, and more! In whatever ways you choose, as often as you''re able, Love, Love, Love your neighbour. Even when it''s hard. Especially when it''s hard. Because everyone and everything deserves to be loved.

Welcome to the magical world of PocoKins! Five stories about little pocket pals who help when big feelings hit. In this lovingly told and illustrated tale, we meet eight PocoKin buddies and their mini pocket pal friends. Today they''ll travel to five kids who need care, because when BIG feelings hit, Pocokins will be there! In a quiet farm town to give courage In big city to bring joy On a tropical island to teach calm In an old village to relieve worry On a ranch to bring sweet dreams Come with them as they travel the world visiting children in need! Available separately. PocoKin stuffed pals are handmade by artisans in Peru and give back to children in need through In a Perfect World (iapw.org). IAPW brings schools and resources to rural communities in some of the most impoverished countries on the planet, harnessing the power of education to empower all children to have a voice.

A one-of-a-kind STEM gem! Join fellow science lovers in this creative non-fiction, poetical exploration surrounding the history, and little known origins, of the ice age and the La Brea Tar Pits -- including what scientists are learning about climate change. For tens of thousands of years, animals and plants fell into the natural trap of what we now call the La Brea Tar Pits in Los Angeles. Millions of fossils, from hundreds of species, have been collected in this one unique site. Follow author Joyce Uglow''s lyrical lines and Valerya Milovanova''s evocative illustrations, guiding readers into an entire ecosystem of plants and animals -- stuck! Thousands of years ago... Surrounded by sagebrush, Mugwort, and water fleas, Sloth searched: Browsing, Munching on grass and twigs, Seeking water. But stepped into sticky stuff instead. Sloth struggled. Slowed. Stopped. Stuck! Sidebars include details such as how changes in the shape of the dire wolf''s skull and snout are tied to climate changes and that there are no dinosaurs among the fossils because they died out 63 million years ago. An author''s note at the end provides additional historical and scientific details.

Reading with your kids has a profound impact on their development, and now it''s easier than ever! In The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: The Read-With-Me Edition, the unabridged text of the beloved story of the yellow brick road, the shoes, and the wizard is broken down into easy, twenty-minute chunks -- perfect for daily read-alouds. Thoughtful questions after each passage boost comprehension and facilitate meaningful discussion, while definitions in the margins make it easy for parents to explain what challenging words might mean. Learn vocabulary, strengthen literacy, introduce the classics, and bond over beautiful literature in just 20 minutes a day! Other titles in the Read-With-Me Kids Classics series include: A Christmas Carol: The Read-With-Me Edition, The Secret Garden: The Read-With-Me Edition, Peter Pan: The Read-With-Me Edition, The Wind in the Willows: The Read-With-Me Edition, Alice''s Adventures in Wonderland: The Read-With-Me Edition, Treasure Island: The Read-With-Me Edition.

Reading with your kids has a profound impact on their development, and now it''s easier than ever! In The Secret Garden: The Read-With-Me Edition, the unabridged text of the beloved story of the garden, the key, and the robin is broken down into easy, twenty-minute chunks -- perfect for daily read-alouds. Thoughtful questions after each passage boost comprehension and facilitate meaningful discussion, while definitions in the margins make it easy for parents to explain what challenging words might mean. Learn vocabulary, strengthen literacy, introduce the classics, and bond over beautiful literature in just 20 minutes a day! Other titles in the Read-With-Me Kids Classics series include: A Christmas Carol: The Read-With-Me Edition, The Wind in the Willows: The Read-With-Me Edition, Peter Pan: The Read-With-Me Edition, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: The Read-With-Me Edition, Alice''s Adventures in Wonderland: The Read-With-Me Edition, Treasure Island: The Read-With-Me Edition.

Full of whimsy and beauty, this modern baby book goes beyond tradition, inviting families to recount tender moments and funny bloopers in an interactive way! As excited new (or soon-to-be) parents, this lushly illustrated keepsake book will guide you in collecting many memories of your child. Compiling cute childhood escapades, magical first times, and so very many cherished moments -- forever. Genevive Godbout''s magnificent illustrations are imbued with gentleness, warmth and playfulness. And family members can go beyond the ''traditional baby book,'' filling in the empty spaces with notes, photos, drawings and traditions. Better yet, your child can contribute as they grow alongside their documented memories! This book is an invaluable keepsake for parents who have such a great story to tell and don''t want to miss a single moment.