Sunshine Picture Books

This collection of illustrated stories includes rhyming stories, fairy tales, family stories, magic, and character-building. Charming illustrations of diverse characters draw children into each story and spark readers' imaginations. Writing prompts extend learning and encourage creative thinking. Downloadable Teacher's Guide available.

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30 titles found. Displaying 25 - 30.

The Goldfish Wish

by Laurie Friedman

Nate makes a wish. He wants his mom to turn into a goldfish so she can't make him do things he doesn't want to do…like eat vegetables. But when Nate's wish comes true, he discovers that… More →

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The Grown-up Swap

by Laurie Friedman

Luna thinks it's hard to be a kid. Mom says it's harder to be a grown-up. At the end of a long day at school, Luna suggests they swap places. So the next day, Mom goes to school and Luna… More →

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Twelve Months Make a Year

by Alicia Rodriguez

This colorful, nonfiction picture book for young readers provides a look at all twelve months of the year and what makes each month unique. More →

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Up a Tree

by Laurie Friedman

In this rhyming counting book, young readers will venture alongside a young boy as he climbs a tree. When he gets to the top, he's excited to take in the view. But an unexpected encounter… More →

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Vacas en la casa (Cows in the House)

by Laurie Friedman

Maggie loves living on a farm, but she isn't happy when the cows move into her cozy house. They cook in her kitchen, play dress-up in her closet, take bubble baths in her tub, and have no… More →

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What's the Point? The History of Punctuation

by Stephen Krensky

People got along without punctuation for hundreds of years. Can you imagine that once upon a time there weren't even spaces between words? Today, most of us take punctuation for granted. This More →

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