With its rhythmic text and the rich illustrations, Animals are Sleeping is the perfect naptime story or bedtime book. This picture book shares fascinating information, such as location, position, and duration of sleep of animals in many different habitats. The satisfying conclusion will have children reaching for this book again and again. The "For Creative Minds" section in the back provides enrichment information about the animals featured in the story, along with animal cards and activities.

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Reviews:

"While many picture books feature animals sleeping, either individually or in mother/child pairings, this title takes the concept a step further. Not only are the creatures shown in their natural habitats, but they are also depicted in their natural poses. The sloth is upside down, the giraffe is gently resting its head on a high tree branch, and the clown fish are tucked in between the gently swaying seaweed. The calming and peaceful text winds down to a “good night, sleep tight” conclusion with a little boy tucked into bed, his cat asleep at his side. The lush full-color illustrations continue the soothing effect of the text, casting shadows and layers without being too dark or too heavily drawn. Two concluding spreads suggest animal sorting cards and activities, including fill-in-the-blank types of questions that give just enough factual and interesting information to keep young minds engaged either in a classroom, during a pajama storytime, or at home on a caregiver’s lap." -School Library Journal, June 2008

"Any child who is approaching bedtime will love the lovely Animals are Sleeping. The text is low key and informative. The illustrations that accompany the text add so much to the story. The brief text entertains but also teaches the habits of individual animals that fly in the air, or live in water and on land. The educational part of Animals are Sleeping includes animal sorting cards and various activities that will intrigue children and keep them coming back for more. The illustrations by Gary R. Phillips are stunning! They are, without a doubt, some of the most beautiful pictures I've ever seen in a children's book. The colors are bright, beautiful, yet soothing and are oh so inviting.
Animals are Sleeping should be in every child's library. It is brilliant!" -Armchairinterviews.com, March 2008

Animals are Sleeping is available in both hardcover and paperback.

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From Tadpole to Frog

Adopted: The Ultimate Teen Guide was created to help teens explore their feelings about adoption. In the book, adopted teens share their personal experiences. Adoption and legal professionals also answer teen questions in the "Teens Ask" sections. Topics such as why birthparents place children for adoption, "fitting in" with an adoptive family, how to find birth parents, preparing to meet birth parents, current adoption laws and the rights of adopted teens, international and transracial adoptions, and the unique problems faced by teens who were adopted at an older age are addressed. This valuable resource is filled with current information and helpful advice for adopted teens.

Reviews:

"Adopted: The Ultimate Teen Guide is a comprehensive look at the issues, challenges and joys that youth experience as they make their journey through adoption. The voices of teens provide insight and wisdom and underscore the notion that although families take many forms, the common thread for us all is a need to belong, to be loved and to understand our history as we work to determine our future."
-- Rita Soronen, Executive Director, Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption

"As an adopted teen, I had a lot of unanswered questions about my past and biological family. This wonderful resource will help adopted young adults as they explore their own histories."
-- Ashley Rhodes-Courter (adopted from foster care at age 12)
2004 NACAC Youth Advocate of the Year, 2007 Golden Brick Winner
Author, Three Little Words

"This exhaustive guide features interviews with adoptees, essays by adoptive and birth parents, as well as information on famous adoptees, statistics, and other facts about adoption. Slade offers comprehensive coverage on topics such as transracial, international, and open adoptions, and the pros and cons of seeking information about their birth parents. The book is a valuable resource, especially for older teens who crave solid advice about how to gather information that may lead to a reunion with their biological relatives. It is especially useful for those making decisions about whether to embark on such a search, offering lists of the 'best' and 'worst' possible outcomes from establishing contact with birth families, as well as 'tips for a successful first meeting.' Slade's writing reflects her sensitivity toward all parties involved in adoption, preparing teens for potentially hurtful questions, such as, 'Do you know where your real parents are?'"
-- School Library Journal, November 2007

Discussion questions for this book is available on Tapestry Books website. Click here to go directly to the study guide.

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Fencing for Fun!
Reading Level: 6.0
Publisher: Compass Point Books

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Illustrator: Terry Julien
Publisher: FaithKidz - Cook Communications
Ages 2 - 8
Read about the miraculous things Jesus did in the story, Jesus Did What? Flip the book upside down and turn it around to learn wonderful sayings of Jesus in, Jesus Said What?

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Magazine Articles

Adoptive Families Magazine

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