Kirsten Hall

"Snowflakes whirling, snow-flocks swirling, streaks of white twirl through the night . . . You've heard of birds who migrate to warmer climates in the wintertime-but what about those who persevere through snowy weather and freezing temperatures? With elegant verse by Lee Bennett Hopkins Poetry Honoree Kirsten Hall and striking illustrations by award-winning artist Jenni Desmond, Snow Birds salutes the brave and resourceful birds who adapt to survive...

When the bigger Beasties take on the smaller Beasties in a game of tug-of-war, they soon learn that size matters.

For When You Need Just the Right Word Travelling is fantastic - we don't deny it. But sometimes when you're in another country, stuff happens. A thieving kid lifts your wallet, a cab driver nearly kills you, or a waiter charges you $25 for bottled water. You feel powerless without the ability to do what you really want to do - curse them out. And what's the use of knowing the right curse if you can't pronounce it correctly? The only thing you'll succeed...

A young girl enjoys visiting her grandmother so much that she wishes she could stay.

"There's a baby inside Mommy's tummy! But how big is it? What does it look like? Life the flaps to learn all about how a new baby grows." --back cover

When the Beasties have a race just for fun, a series of accidents may mean the winner is not the fastest one.