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Join Harry Potter and journey into the wizarding world with our new site! Discover puzzles, quizzes, crafts and more to guide you through the very first book.

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Welcome to Shel Silverstein | Shel Silverstein

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Shel Silverstein's children's books, stories, poetry, illustrations, fun activities for kids, and teaching resources.

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What's new...

Hello!

I will be teaching the COLOR, LIGHT, LINE, AND TEXTURE HANDS-ON WORKSHOP with Ashley Wolff at Highlights again this April/May. You can visit the Highlights' website to get more information on this and other workshops.

If you haven't yet, take a look at my amazing new teaching guides, by the wonderful Dianna Burt! They will give educators and caregivers ideas (discussion and activities) on ways to use the books to teach multiple concepts and they include the applicaple Common Core standards.

We would really like to start including more samples of my book activities, pictures from my presentations, and pictures of my books being used in the classroom, so if you have photos we would love to share them on the website! They can be emailed to indigo@denisefleming.com.

This Is the Nest That Robin Built

This Is the Nest That Robin Built was released in March 2018. It received several lovely reviews, including a starred review from Horn Book.

"A celebration of bits and pieces, of process, and of creation, this picture book describes how a robin builds a nest, shown through collage art that mirrors the bird's methods and cumulative verse that pays homage to "The House That Jack Built."[...]The jaunty rhythm of the text and the large, vibrant illustrations full of detail, along with a supporting minor cast of insects and other creatures, make for a lively story to share individually or with groups." -Horn Book, starred

"Like a fresh spring breeze, Fleming's cumulative tale celebrates a favorite symbol of the season, a robin's nest[...]The verse is saturated with alliteration and internal rhymes[...]and the collage illustrations gain bold, mottled textures from the varied printmaking techniques Fleming used to treat the paper before assembling them[...] Fleming's nature scenes pulse with electric shades of green, highlighting the hive of activity that precedes the arrival of a newborn (or three)." -Publisher's Weekly

"A mother robin builds a nest with a little help from nearby creatures[...]the cumulative story expertly reinforces narrative comprehension while also building vocabulary. Fleming combines her signature printmaking techniques with collage to make beautifully textured illustrations filled with natural tones and repeated patterns[...]An avian revision of a classic rhyme that soars." -Kirkus

"A robin's nest is fabricated with a little help from a squirrel and other familiar animals[...]Richly hued illustrations are mixed media done using a printing technique and collage. They are expressive, textured, and show various perspectives. Vertically oriented pages support the illustrations, calling to mind the height of a tree, and are accompanied by a cumulative, alliterative, and rhyming text done in the familiar cadence of "The House That Jack Built." VERDICT A handsome choice to welcome spring and new life that will read aloud well with a group or in an intimate setting." -School Library Journal

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(Official Site) - Learn more about papermaking and pulp painting, see where I'll be traveling next, download my printable read posters, find out how I got started, see more information about my books and awards, and explore all of the activities and printables provided for each of my children's picture books.

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There are songs to listen to and join in with and so many activity sheets with fun ideas of great stuff to do that you'll never be bored again!

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Dav Pilkey has written and illustrated numerous popular, award-winning books for children, including the Captain Underpants and Dumb Bunnies series.

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Learn & Play

Teachers easily find lessons in reading, art, nature and social relationships in Keats's books, while children delight in the humor and familiarity of his words and pictures. Here educators can find everything they need for a lesson or project and kids can have fun with the games and read-alouds. Enjoy!

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Teachers easily find lessons in reading, art, nature and social relationships in Keats's books, while children delight in the humor and familiarity of his words and pictures. Here educators can find everything they need for a lesson or project and kids can have fun with the games and read-alouds. Enjoy!

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Create a SUMMER SAFARI Adventure from Home with Jack and Annie!

The magic tree house has whisked Jack and Annie away on a NEW adventure this summer, and you get to come along! This week, learn about animals, explore faraway lands, and experience cultures from around the world with Jack and Annie on your own SUMMER SAFARI! Your adventure starts today-right from HOME!

Settle in for fun storytime videos from Mary Pope Osborne, download safari-themed activities, craft ideas, and recipes, play trivia games, participate in reading challenges, and more!
Join us on safari ALL WEEK, beginning August 3!
Are you up for the challenge? Complete the Summer Safari reading challenge to download an exclusive prize!

Are you ready for adventure? Read and explore with Jack and Annie!

Featured Books

Do you want to learn more? Check out these companion Magic Tree House Fact Trackers!

Featured Fact Trackers

DOWNLOAD THE FOLLOWING MATERIALS TO GET STARTED!

READ ALONG WITH MARY POPE OSBORNE

Mary is your summer safari guide on this week's Home Adventure as she reads from Jack and Annie's newest adventure, Late Lunch with Llamas! Watch the video below, and read along with Mary Pope Osborne!

Continue to explore South America with Mary as she reads from Afternoon on the Amazon. You can view the storytime video below!

LISTEN ALONG WITH LISTENING LIBRARY

DOWNLOAD ADDITIONAL SERIES RESOURCES

ASK THE AUTHOR

Watch below as Mary answers a few of your frequently asked questions!

We hope you enjoyed adventuring with Jack & Annie! With a parent's help, use this form to tell us a bit more about your experience.

To give back to teachers. Mary Pope Osborne created the Classroom Adventures Program, which provides free downloadable resources including lesson plans for every book and nonfiction Fact Tracker in the series. Please click here to find even more educational resources for this week's Home Adventures books and Fact Trackers!

Did you miss a week of Home Adventures? Check out the Home Adventures Archive for past adventures!

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Create a SUMMER SAFARI Adventure from Home with Jack and Annie! The magic tree house has whisked Jack and Annie away on a NEW adventure this summer, and you get to come along! This week, learn about animals, explore faraway lands, and experience cultures from around the world with Jack and Annie on your own SUMMER SAFARI!

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About the Author

In addition to being the Mamalita behind Skippyjon, Judy Schachner is the author and illustrator of The Grannyman, Yo, Vikings!, and Willy and May. Judy Schachner lives in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania with her family, a dog, and two Siamese cats. Visit her website at www.judithbyronschachner.com.
See Judy's Tour Dates.
Video

Webcasts
Webcast: Judy Schachner at the 2007 National Book Festival in Washington, D.C. Webcast: Book Lust with Nancy Pearl featuring Judy Schachner

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In addition to being the Mamalita behind Skippyjon, Judy Schachner is the author and illustrator of The Grannyman, Yo, Vikings!, and Willy and May. Judy Schachner lives in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania with her family, a dog, and two Siamese cats. Visit her website at www.judithbyronschachner.com. See Judy's Tour Dates.

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Welcome to the Official Eric Carle Website! Discover Eric Carle, Learn how he makes his tissues and even find out where his museum is!

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Author and Illustrator Mo Willems has been awarded the American Library Association’s Caldecott Honor three times for his picture book illustration. Additionally, he is the recipient of two Theodor Geisel Medals and five Geisel Honors for his Elephant & Piggie early readers. Mo began his career as a writer and animator on Sesame Street, where he garnered six Emmy Awards. His work has been exhibited around the world, including solo retrospectives at the High Museum in Atlanta and the New-York Historical Society. Over the last decade, Mo has written three musical theater works based on his books, two of which were commissioned and toured by the Kennedy Center.

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Mo Willems, a number one New York Times best-selling author and illustrator, has been awarded a Caldecott Honor on three occasions (for Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!, Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale, and Knuffle Bunny Too: A Case of Mistaken Identity). Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!

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Laugh yourself silly with Junie B. Jones

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Laugh yourself silly with Junie B. Jones, the world's funniest first grader.

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Author Jan Brett’s Free Coloring, Video and Activity Pages

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A collection of projects and activities of books for kids, and classroom activities and lesson plans for teachers about particular subjects, curriculum areas, themes and professional topics.