Bøger udgivet af Owlkids Books

Here's a book about a robot who likes to ... SMASH! He'll smash the usual things, like flowers and soda cans, but that's just the beginning. This smash-happy guy crushes everything from pirates, ninjas and zombies to Brussels sprouts and all-talk radio. Whatever it is, he'll gleefully SMASH it to smithereens. One day, he finally meets something he doesn't feel like smashing: a stylish, super-smashing girl-robot four times his size with sledgehammer hands as big as garbage trucks. Instantly, he's smitten. But while he's deep in daydreams about their robot romance-SMASH! The oblivious girl robot crushes him flat. It might just be the beginning of a perfect relationship. Minimal text and retro-style 8-bit illustrations lend this story the characteristic feel of an old video game, with each smashed object yielding a bright burst of pixels. Joyful destruction takes center stage in this fun, unique play on what it means to suffer your first crush.

"The year has just begun. But even in January, with the snow still falling, a little girl is already imagining the great big vegetable garden of her dreams. Month by month, this little gardener describes all the different stages of her garden, and the hard work and careful planning that must go into it before she can reap the juicy rewards. In January, she dreams about the day that the first shoots will push through the surface of the soil. In February, she draws up her garden plans on grid paper, deciding where all the different fruits and vegetables will go. In March, she sows tiny seeds in egg shells; in April she sees the first leaves of her tiny seedlings; and in May, it's finally time for planting outside. In June, she inspects her garden carefully every day, waiting patiently for July--her favourite month of all--when the harvest begins! In October and November, after the leaves fall and the first snow has settled, the garden is once again at rest. And in December, all those summer treasures are arranged on a festive table, and the little gardener gathers with loved ones in a celebration over a table of home grown food."--

From the creator of "Wallpaper" and "Skunk on a String" comes a witty and uplifting picture book that offers a surprising and heartwarming look at nontraditional families. Full color.

First published in Korean by Bear Books Inc.

An adventure story told in two languages

"When their train makes a 10-minute stop at the station in Jaipur, a young girl and her mother hurry to get in line for a cup of chai. While the girl waits for her mug of milky spiced tea, readers are treated to the sights, sounds, and smells of the Chaiwala's cart. The aroma of ginger, cardamom, cloves, and cinnamon sticks swirls in the air. Tea leaves rustle, milk bubbles, and the hot drink is poured back and forth until --clink!--the cups are filled and placed on the stand. With a biscuit and a rusk added to their order, it's time to find a spot to sit and enjoy!"--

A courageous girl brings down a dividing wall with her words

Using real-world examples, this title teaches kids to recognize the structures, factors, and complex histories that go into creating conflicts, whether personal or global--as well as the similarities between both. Full color.

Where did the pieces of paper come from? Who do they belong to? The chicken is sure that they belong to him, but so is the fish, and so is the bird, and the snail and the frog. Using the same small scraps of paper over and over again to create a new animal on each page, Manceau has created a timeless cumulative tale that will delight and enchant children. Full color.

Humans are eating more meat than ever before. At the same time, vegetarianism is capturing more widespread attention. From Meatless Mondays to vegan options, people are talking more about meat and whether or not to eat it.Journalist Sarah Elton tackles the topic by explaining what vegetarianism is, why people choose it, and how their reasons-including religion, animal rights, food security, and the environmental cost of eating meat-have changed over time. The book closes with practical tips for making the switch, and perspectives from vegetarian kids.As a conflicted meat eater herself, Elton encourages freedom to choose. Lively illustrations, sidebars, and sources, plus a glossary, index, and further reading suggestions make this a friendly, comprehensive introduction to why some people eat meat, why others don't, and what kids might consider when making that choice for themselves.LEVELINGGrade Range: 4-8Fountas & Pinnell: TLexile: 1020LCOMMON COREW.5.1,2,4,6,7,8,9,9b,10SL.5.1,1a,1c,1d,2,3,4,5,5RF.5.3,3a,4,4a,4cL.5.3,4,4a,4b,4c,5,5a,6RI.5.1,2,3,4,5,6,7,9,10