Before We Eat(2nd Edition) From Farm to Table by PatBrisson, Mary Azarian Hardcover, 36 Pages, Published 2018 by Tilbury House Publishers ISBN-13: 978-0-88448-652-7, ISBN: 0-88448-652-4
"* MOONBEAM GOLD AWARD ** GROWING GOOD KIDS AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN CHILDREN'S LITERATURE, AMERICAN HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY AND NATIONAL MASTER JUNIOR GARDENER PROGRAM * Milk doesn't just appear in your refrigerator, nor do apples grow in the bowl on the kitchen counter.Before We Eat has been adopted by the USDA’s Agriculture in the Classroom program.Before we eat, many people work very hard―planting grain, catching fish, tending farm anim ..."
"Every year my father and I plant a garden. Tomatoes, peppers, onions, marigold, and zinnias grow in neat, straight rows...and every spring my father tells me about Mr. Bellavista and the summer my father was ten. -From the book. That was the summer the boy lost a baseball under a tomato plant in Mr. Bellavista's garden. And someone tossed a tomato back instead of the baseball. A lively battle took place, which seemed like great fun at t ..."
Tummy Time Friends(1st Edition) by PatBrisson Board Book, 20 Pages, Published 2020 by Tilbury House Publishers ISBN-13: 978-0-88448-807-1, ISBN: 0-88448-807-1
"The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that babies sleep on their backs and play on their tummies to develop crucial muscles while lifting their heads and upper bodies. This lively board book unfolds accordion-style in a floor-standing arc around a tummy-time baby’s head.Infants will lift their heads to see the beautiful faces surrounding them, and toddlers will love the photos of diverse babies long after they’ve outgrown tummy ..."
"When Wanda discovers a thornbush growing in an empty lot, she's quite sure it's a rosebush ready to bloom. So she clears away the trash, checks on it every day, and brings water from the butcher shop across the street. But no roses appear. Wanda's neighbors and friends are all doubtful, but when she invites them to a tea party in her "rose garden" one day in June, they're in for a big surprise. Pat Brisson's warm-hearted story and Marya ..."
Benny's Pennies(Illustrated) (Picture Yearling Book) by PatBrisson, Bob Barner, directed by Bob Barner Paperback, 32 Pages, Published 1995 by Dragonfly Books ISBN-13: 978-0-440-41016-4, ISBN: 0-440-41016-9
"An easy-to-understand children's story about financial literacy and the value of giving and saving—even five pennies! Benny McBride starts his day with five new pennies and is determined to spend them all. His mother wants him to buy something beautiful. His brother wants something good to eat. His sister wants something nice to wear. Benny knows his dog and cat would like something too. With the help of generous and thoughtful neighbor ..."
Star Blanket by PatBrisson, Erica Magnus Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 2003 by Boyds Mills Press ISBN-13: 978-1-56397-889-0, ISBN: 1-56397-889-X
"When Laura goes to bed each night, she loves to hear the story of the Star Blanket. The story begins on the day Dad's baby sister was baptized when he was a little boy, and the family drove in the old green DeSoto down to Saint James Church. Afterwards, when presents were being opened, Laura's dad realized there weren't any for him. But Gram quietly handed him a special package wrapped in tissue: the Star Blanket. Each white star on the ..."
"Melissa wants to accomplish something speical, but what could it be? "Spectacular!" "Gorgeous!" "Fabulous!" Those are some of the words people use to describe Melissa Parkington's hair, which is long, thick, and so shiny that it seems to sparkle. But Melissa would like to be known for more than her hair. Melissa wants to do something spectacular. But everything she tries doesn't seem to work out. Then one day she discovers that she can ..."
Tap-Dance Fever by PatBrisson, Nancy Cote Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 2005 by Boyds Mills Press ISBN-13: 978-1-59078-290-3, ISBN: 1-59078-290-9
"From sunrise to sunset, Annabelle can't keep her feet from moving. She's worn out her mother's linoleum. She's danced a hole in the schoolhouse floor. She's danced a ridge into Creek Road that causes Mr. Harville T. Stone's tire to blow. Even Mrs. Ethel Pontoon's chickens are upset. They refuse to lay eggs as long as Annabelle keeps dancing. It seems Annabelle has turned the entire town topsy-turvy with her terpsichore. Now the citizens ..."
Beach Is to Fun(1st Edition) A Book of Relationships by PatBrisson, Sachiko Yoshikawa Hardcover, 40 Pages, Published 2004 by Henry Holt And Co. (Byr) ISBN-13: 978-0-8050-7315-7, ISBN: 0-8050-7315-9
" Gull is to skyas shell is to sand.Child is to familyas finger is to hand.Here's a book that makes learning about analogies as much fun as going to the beach A trip to the beach-and all the excitement that surrounds it-unfolds in this cheerful picture book chock-full of engaging wordplay and sensory detail. The rhythmic text explores the concept of analogies in an accessible, immediate way. Children can begin to make their own associati ..."
"It was the summer that the boys lost a baseball under a tomato plant in Mr. Bellavista's garden. Then someone tossed a tomato back instead of a baseball. A lively battle took place, which seemed like great fun at the time, but in the end Mr. Bellavista's garden had been destroyed. In a touching story of one boy's efforts to make amends, we see the rebuilding of a garden and the forming of a relationship across generations. With luminous ..."
Hot Fudge Hero(1st Edition) (Redfeather Books) by PatBrisson, Diana Cain Bluthenthal Hardcover, 80 Pages, Published 1997 by Redfeather Book From Henry Holt ISBN-13: 978-0-8050-4551-2, ISBN: 0-8050-4551-1
"In each of three episodes which involve either an unfriendly neighbor, his sister, or his mom, Bertie succeeds in being rewarded with his favorite, a hot fudge sundae."
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Brisson, Pat. Your best friend
, Kate / by Pat Brisson; illustrations by Rick Brown.—1st Aladdin Books ed. p. cm."
Kate Heads West(1st Edition) by PatBrisson Hardcover, 34 Pages, Published 1990 by Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing ISBN-13: 978-0-02-714345-4, ISBN: 0-02-714345-7
"In a series of letters to her relatives and friends, Kate describes her trip through Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona with her best friend, Lucy, and Lucy's parents."
"Kate's letters to her best friend back home chart her family's trip through the South and back up through Kentucky, Ohio, and Pennsylvania, and reveal her true affection for the brother with whom she is always fighting."
"It’s his first day at a new school, and Stevie is scared.Who will he talk to at lunchtime? But his teacher says, "It is my fondest wish that you join me for lunch today, Stevie."And with that, a bad day becomes a good one. Miss Perry always has a new fondest wish—something new to read, sing, celebrate. But then an awful thing happens: Miss Perry dies in a car accident, and everything is suddenly sad and complicated.Yet Stevie and his cl ..."
Hobbledy-Clop(1st Edition) by PatBrisson, Maxie Chambliss Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 2003 by Boyds Mills Press ISBN-13: 978-1-56397-888-3, ISBN: 1-56397-888-1
"Brendan has packed his little red wagon and is all set to go up the hill to Grandma's house. He has a pot of tea, chocolate chip cookies, milk and sugar, and teacups for two. He heads out--hobbledy-clop, hobbledy-clop--over the bumpy dirt road. Along the way, he meets some friends who want to join the fun: Atlas the dog, Beatrice the cat, Corabelle the horse, and Dudley the snake. Pat Brisson's simple story of a visit between a boy and ..."
Sky Memories by PatBrisson, Wendell Minor Hardcover, 71 Pages, Published 1999 by Delacorte Books For Young Readers ISBN-13: 978-0-385-32606-3, ISBN: 0-385-32606-8
"Readers young and old will be touched and inspired by this honest story about love and loss:When Emily is 10-years-old her mother is diagnosed with cancer, and by the time Emily has turned 11, her mother will be gone. But in the last months of their life together, Emily and her mother find a way to celebrate and commemorate their relationship. Together, they gather, "sky memories," mental pictures of the sky in all of its beauty and d ..."
Before We Eat BBK(1st Edition) by PatBrisson, Mary Azarian Board Book, 32 Pages, Published 2020 by Tilbury House Publishers ISBN-13: 978-0-88448-833-0, ISBN: 0-88448-833-0
"Milk doesn’t just appear in the refrigerator, nor do apples grow in the bowl on the kitchen counter. Before we eat, many people work very hard―planting grain, catching fish, tending animals, filling crates, and stocking shelves."
"Bravery has many meanings. Jerome's mom is a sailor. When her ship is in home port, she and Jerome bake cookies, read books together, and take their dog, Duffy, for walks. When his mom's ship goes to sea, she gives Jerome a hug and says, "Be brave, Jerome. I'll be back as soon as I can." Jerome doesn't feel brave at all. But he does what he needs to do every day—goes to school, helps his dad with chores, and takes care of Duffy. Then on ..."