Mary Ann Hoberman

Uses alliteration, rhyme, and repetition to invite children to read along with peers or with an adult.

Classic Mother Goose rhymes in color-coded typography let young children read along with an adult.

Presents new twists on familiar folklore characters, including Johnny Appleseed, Annie Oakley, Paul Bunyan, John Henry, and many more! This book uses traditional reading teaching techniques (alliteration, rhyme, and repetition) to invite young children to read along with peers or an adult. With clear, color-coded typography, and sly, lively illustrations, this collection is sure to entertain while encouraging reading skills and interaction with others....

An expanded version of the familiar children's finger-play rhyme describing what the little spider does after being washed out of the water-spout.

Expands on the familiar song to include a girl, a poodle, a toad, and a rooster who, along with Yankee Doodle, open a restaurant called Yankee Doodle's Noodles. Includes music.

A collection of poems celebrating the playfulness of the English language.

Mary Ann Hoberman won the National Book Award for her sparkling poetry. Her debut novel Strawberry Hill stars 10-year-old Allie, a young Jewish girl living with her family during the Great Depression. Everyone is excited because dad has found a home to rent and the street sounds like a place filled with fun and adventure, Strawberry Hill. But Allie soon finds many challenges in her new home and works hard to overcome them.

This anthology of poems about age and aging reveals the wisdom of trailblazing writers who found power and growth later in life.

This "Families" backpack includes three books, three card games, tips for enhancing the reading experience, and activity ideas. The kit is designed to help you & your children create positive early literacy experiences that will make the journey of learning to read more exciting & enjoyable.