Rachel Isadora

Ben wants to be a trumpeter, but plays only an imaginary instrument until one of the musicians in a neighborhood night club discovers his ambition.

Children explore their five senses, learning what they can see, smell, hear, touch, and taste.

Describes the struggles and triumphs of a young girl learning and performing ballet.

Carmelita loves to greet everyone in her colorful neighborhood. There are people from so many different cultures! They all like to say hello too, so now Carmelita can say hello in Spanish, English, French, Japanese, and many other languages. And her dog, Manny? Well, he seems to understand everyone, and gives a happy "Woof!" wherever he goes.

Sets the traditional Christmas carol in Africa, using a combination of text and rebuses. Includes author's note about some of the African traditions depicted.

South African children gather to welcome home their fathers who have been away for several months working in the mines.

Toddlers have fun at gymnastics class.

Recasts in an African setting the familiar fairy tale in which a beautiful girl with extraordinarily long hair is imprisoned in a lonely tower by a witch.

"A diverse group of young children explore all the joys of having a dog"--