Jodie Shepherd

The colors of spring.

The Buddies go to the fair, but all Budderball can think about is food. Budderball can't wait to go to the town fair. When he and the Buddies arrive, there are games to play, rides to go on, and races to win. But Budderball is most excited about the food at the fair. Cotton candy, popcorn, peanuts--it all sounds so delicious! When the hungry pup stumbles upon a pie-eating contest, he knows he's found a fair event made for him.

Explores ways to compare size using crayons and photographs to illustrate concepts.

"While some little girls like to pretend to be mommies, Olivia goes a step further by taking on not just one but TWO pet babies--and her little brother. In the end, Olivia learns that it's a really tough job to be a mommy and it's way more fun to be a kid."--p.[4] of cover.

Elmo helps out his friends and neighbors in different ways and discovers what it means to be kind to others all while working to earn his "K Is for Kindness" Monster Scout badge.

Young readers will learn which plants and animals live in Joshua Tree National Park and surprising true facts about the park.

Tasha, a super snappy photographer, captures the picture and story of the robot and the superheroes for the newspaper.

Hot or cold, full or empty, dark or light opposites are all around us! Explore opposites wherever you go, with a splash of Crayola color. What opposites are in your world? What can you create with opposites? Vibrant photos and illustrations encourage readers to think about opposites and create art inspired by what they learn.

Crunchy white snow, green pine needles, bright holiday lights -colors are everywhere in winter! Explore color in the world around you. What colors make ou think of winter?