Books

19 results found
Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Osceola Osceola Bill Ternay,Joanne Oppenheim A biography of the Seminole chief who led the resistance of his people against compulsory immigration from their Florida homeland to territory beyond the Mississippi. OL19815909W
Read it! Play it! with babies and toddlers Read it! Play it! with babies and toddlers Stephanie Oppenheim,Joanne Oppenheim "Introduces new parents to the power of books, songs, stories and play at this crucial time in a child's development. The easy-to-follow format provides the resources, games and activities that all n… OL20491413W
Have you seen bugs? Have you seen bugs? Joanne Oppenheim Describes in verse a variety of bugs and how they look, behave, and improve our lives. OL23612767W
The donkey's tale The donkey's tale Joanne Oppenheim A rhymed retelling of the traditional fable about the poor man and his son who, on their way to market to sell their donkey, try to take the advice of everyone they meet. OL2621277W
Floratorium Floratorium Joanne Oppenheim Uses a tour through a botanical museum to introduce many different kinds of plants and the ways in which they grow all over the world. OL2621279W
James will never die James will never die Joanne Oppenheim In their pretend games, an older brother always seems to come out on top. OL2621286W
Left & right Left & right Joanne Oppenheim Two quarreling cobbler brothers who specialize in opposite feet learn it takes two to make a pair. OL2621291W
One gift deserves another One gift deserves another Joanne Oppenheim When a poor, but generous, man gives the king his giant turnip and is richly rewarded, the man's rich, selfish brother decides to follow suit. OL2621298W
Row, row, row your boat Row, row, row your boat Joanne Oppenheim While singing "Row, Row, Row Your Boat" in the bathtub, a boy becomes the skipper of several imaginary vessels. OL2621304W
The story book prince The story book prince Joanne Oppenheim Same story as "The Prince's Bedtime" -- different illustrator. OL2621309W
Wake up, baby! Wake up, baby! Joanne Oppenheim Kate's lively and imaginative efforts to wake up the baby only result in putting Kate to sleep instead. OL2621311W
Could it be? Could it be? Joanne Oppenheim Surrounded by the many sounds of spring, a hibernating bear is late in waking up, until he hears one very special sound. OL2621313W
Do you like cats? Do you like cats? Joanne Oppenheim Simple rhyming text and illustrations present different kinds of cats and their behavior. OL2621314W
Follow that fish Follow that fish Joanne Oppenheim While trying to reel in a big fish, a child is pulled into the sea and has a series of underwater adventures with various marine animals. OL2621317W
"Uh-oh!" said the crow "Uh-oh!" said the crow Joanne Oppenheim On a dark and windy night, the animals in the barn are frightened by strange noises above them and think there might be a ghost in the barn with them. OL2621323W
You can't catch me! You can't catch me! Joanne Oppenheim A pesky black fly taunts all the animals, boasting that they cannot catch him, until he bothers one animal too many. OL2621324W
The Miracle of the First Poinsettia The Miracle of the First Poinsettia Joanne Oppenheim In this version of a Mexican legend, a young girl who is ashamed that she has nothing to bring to church on Christmas eve experiences a miracle when her humble weeds are turned into beautiful flowers. OL2621326W
Have you seen trees? Have you seen trees? Joanne Oppenheim A poetic commentary on the visual and auditory sensations awaiting an observer of trees. Also includes a five page sketchbook of common trees. OL2621329W
Have you seen birds? Have you seen birds? Joanne Oppenheim A simple description of different types of birds--how they sound and what they do. OL2621330W