Bøger af Laura Gehl

An introduction to the traditions of Shabbat, the Jewish day of rest, with a Jetsons twist!In preparation for the weekly Sabbath dinner and celebration, a young girl builds a robot from household junk. The girl and robot become quick friends, vrooming around the space colony, baking challah, making matzah ball soup and getting ready to celebrate with family. Together, the girl and robot light the Shabbat candles and sing the blessings. A science fiction Shabbat, told in fun rhyme with an emphasis on noticing sounds.An author's note explaining Shabbat makes this a fun-filled introduction to this important Jewish ritual.

"A lyrical picture book about the wonder of winter's first snowfall"--

Laura Gehl and Fred Blunt’s charming animal friends come together in this side-splitting boxed set with Velcro closure containing six Ready-to-Go! Ready-to-Read books.Cat and friends are ready for some fun in these six hilarious books! Which plan is better, Cat’s or Dog’s? Cat wants to nap, and Goat wants to eat. Cat does not like the art Pig makes. Can Cat find Frog and Dog in a game of hide-and-seek? Cat, Dog, and Pig play in the snow. Frog can hop, but Pig likes to flop. Join Cat, Dog, Frog, Pig, and Goat in their silly antics! Perfect for kids at the beginning of their reading journeys, these books were written for children who have learned the alphabet and are ready to start reading! And what better way to get kids excited than with hilarious stories with words they can read on their own? Each Ready-to-Go! Ready-to-Read includes a note to parents explaining what their child can expect, a guide at the beginning for readers to become familiar with the words they will encounter in the story and reading comprehension questions at the end. Each Ready-to-Go! story contains about 100 words and features sight words, rhyming words, and repetition to help children reinforce their new reading skills. This paperback boxed set includes: Cat Has a Plan Goat Wants to Eat Pig Makes Art Dog Can Hide Cat Sees Snow Frog Can Hop

When the last delicia tree is in danger of extinction, Kari creates a seed bank as a surprise for Old Otis, whose stories have inspired her.

There are messes everywhere, tangled wool and missing carrots, but the rhyming clues will lead the reader to some unexpected culprits.

Unusual friendships can be the most powerful of all‿Britta‿s two favourite trees, Apple and Magnolia, are best friends. Britta can't explain how she is so sure about the friendship, but deep down in her heart, she knows it is true. Then, one day, Magnolia‿s branches start to droop. Her bark grows patchy. Her leaves turn brown‿ Can Britta find a way to help Magnolia survive the cold winter months? With glowing illustrations from illustrator Patricia Metola, this gentle story explores the mystery of trees, the magic of nature, and one girl‿s hope, determination and nurturing spirit.

Daria comforts her grandpa during his final days and grieves for him after his death.

Can Ruby find her special ring in time for the Purim celebration?

This is one Passover Ruby and her family won't forget!

"Donut is a unicorn with a problem: she cannot fly--so she works with all the other creatures in the field and finally accomplishes her goal."--

Ruby and her family celebrate Hanukkah in a brand-new way.

Ruby creates apple recipes for the Jewish New Year.

Challenging the idea that boys and girls should each wear only certain colors or play with certain toys, this rhyming picture book encourages children to celebrate their individuality and lets them know that it's okay to play with whatever toys they want. Full color.

The bond between two trees, Apple and Magnolia, takes center stage in this picture book that explores the power of unlikely friendships. Includes an author's note that further explores how trees communicate.

While the other Vikings love to holler and howl and battle and brawl, Leif prefers spending time by himself atop the beautiful fjord. But when it's time for the Viking Games, everyone must participate. Will Leif let down his clan . . . or surprise them? Highlighting the value of nature and earthly wonders, best-selling author Laura Gehl teams up with illustrator Timothy Banks to remind readers to stay true to themselves and to look at things from a new perspective.

INTERACTIVE FORMAT: With flaps to lift on every page, young readers will have fun discovering which animals are the answers to each riddle.EVERGREEN SUBJECT: Board books introducing different types of animals are a perennially popular category.CHARMING ART: Loris Loräs stunning illustrations bring the creatures in this book to life.

Celebrate Halloween with the Owl family in this joyful, rhyming picture bookFollow along with the Owl family on Halloween as they plan their costumes, go trick-or-treating, and more! Laura Gehl¿s lively rhyming text and Lydia Nichols¿s vibrant illustrations make for a spirited read.

Scientists work hard in the lab and in the field to make important discoveries. But who are they really? It turns out they are just like us! Scientists can be any race. And any gender. They can wear lab coats, jeans, or even tutus. And they are people who love to fly drones, make art, and even eat French fries! Meet fourteen phenomenal scientists who might just change the way you think about who a scientist is. They share their scientific work in fields like entomology, meteorology, paleontology, and engineering as well as other interesting facts about themselves and their hobbies. An "e;if you like this, you'll like that"e; flowchart in the back of the book helps students identify science careers they might be interested in. Scan a QR code at the end of the book for a video of the scientists introducing themselves!

"Donut is a unicorn with a problem: she cannot fly--so she works with all the other creatures in the field and finally accomplishes her goal."--

Bella har to yndlingstræer – Æble og Magnolie – og hun er sikker på, at træerne er bedste venner. Men pludselig begynder Magnolies grene at hænge, og bladene bliver brune... Bella må lægge en ny plan. En sød og rørende fortælling om håb, venskab og kærlighed til naturen.

Meet nature¿s oddballs in this charming board book about some of the most unique birds in the worldBackyard birds¿move over! Odd Birds introduces babies and toddlers to unusual bird species, including the magnificent frigatebird with a bright red throat pouch and the California condor¿the largest flying birds in North America! Gentle rhyming verses provide the comforting repetition that little ones crave, even as their minds are opened to new and fascinating creatures from around the world. At the end of the book, readers will find photographs of each bird, along with more detailed factual information. The eight birds featured are the magnificent frigatebird, blue-footed booby, shoebill stork, ostrich, hoatzin, oilbird, California condor, and burrowing owl.