Nancy White Carlstrom is de auteur van meer dan 50 kinderboeken, waarbij ze inspiratie put uit haar jaren op Alaska, vrijwilligerservaringen in Afrika en Haïti, en de opvoeding van haar twee zonen. Haar werk kenmerkt zich door een diepe betrokkenheid bij de kinderwereld en een verlangen om jonge lezers te inspireren. Door middel van haar verhalen onderzoekt ze thema's als groei, ontdekking en familie, die resoneren in de harten van zowel kinderen als volwassenen.
Celebrating its tenth anniversary, this board book introduces readers to the delightful world of Jesse Bear through vibrant rhymes and enchanting illustrations. It captures the joyful moments of a little bear's day, making it a perfect read for babies and preschoolers. Full of color and charm, it invites young readers to engage with Jesse Bear's adventures in a fun and accessible format.
In this installment, Jessie Bear attends a family reunion, exploring his connections to relatives while uncovering the family's history. Through vibrant illustrations, he navigates his place within the larger family dynamic, gaining insights into both the past and present.
A father describes the coming of winter to his little girl.
Jesse Bear has his own way of saying his special message and of celebrating every month of the year. Starting off the new year with cheers, Jesse says it with horns in January, colored eggs in April, and a star-filled, flag-waving, band-playing July parade. He says it with Halloween faces in October, and a thankful family around the Thanksgiving table in November. Young children will identify with Jesse Bear's "I love you" -- said in many different ways, but always meaning the same -- and the fun he has in expressing that sentiment throughout the year. Join Jesse Bear in his exuberant celebration of all twelve months, made extra special with Bruce Degen's artwork.
A small boy enjoys all the special sights and sounds of a rainy day, from his early morning walk through puddles to get to school, to the soothing melody that the rain plays at bedtime.