Bøger af Deborah Underwood

A mouse family decides to make a lonely Christmas extra-special for an elderly man whose house they share.

Who was Old MacDonald before he had a farm? A New York Times bestselling duo brings us this freshly imagined origin story about the storied farmer and his animal friends. Brilliantly illustrated by Caldecott Honor artist LeUyen Pham. There once was a man who loved his tidy home and who didn't like animals. Then one day, a cat appeared. The man and the cat both liked napping and watching the rain and eating dinner precisely at six.Well, maybe this one animal could stay.Next came a dog . . .This bighearted and funny tale with delightful artwork from Caldecott Honor artist LeUyen Pham celebrates the joy of embracing new perspectives.Celebrates growth mindsetA hilarious read-aloudDon't miss Outside In, The Quiet Book, and The Loud Book by Deborah Underwood

The holidays are filled with joyful noise. But Christmas is sometimes wrapped in quiet: ?Searching for presents quiet,? ?Getting caught quiet,? and ?Hoping for a snow day quiet.? Irresistibly cute, soft colored pencil illustrations of bunnies, bears, and more paint a magical holiday picture indeed.

A first, worst impression leads to a lasting friendship in this hilarious picture book romp from the author of the New York Times bestselling Cat series and The Quiet Book.Things you'd expect to find in the bathtub:1. Soap bubbles 2. Rubber duckies 3. ShampooThings you don't expect to find in the bathtub:1. WALRUSAs it turns out, once a walrus settles in for a nice long soak, it's pretty darn hard to get him out. What's a family to do? This silly-sweet story will keep readers giggling as a family tries--and tries again!--to evict their unexpected houseguest... before finally realizing why he's there in the first place.

The clothes don't make the bunny in this new picture book from New York Times-bestselling author Deborah Underwood, illustrated by T. L. McBeth.When Ogilvy moves to a new town, the possibilities feel endless. There are so many new bunny friends and fun things to do together! But in this town, bunnies in dresses play ball and knit socks, and bunnies in sweaters make art and climb rocks. Ogilvy wants to do everything-and won't let a sweater or a dress get in the way.

We are a blessing. We are beautiful just as we are. We love, and we are loved. We make mistakes, and we learn.Spread loving kindness wherever you go! Lyrical and poignant, Loving Kindness encourages us to be kind to ourselves, to others, and to the world we live in. Vibrant pictures from award-winning illustrator Tim Hopgood and inspiring words by New York Times best-selling Deborah Underwood celebrate kindness, compassion, and the connection shared by every living thing on earth. We all live under the same sun, we all breathe the same air, and touch the same earth that connects us all.

"After a full day of evil schemes, fairy tale baddies return home to spend time with their friends and get ready for bed in this cozy bedtime book"--

Join Pete, whose mom has been hypnotized to believe she's actually a pirate, on his adventure to get his mom to remember who she really is! Yo ho ho! Pete loves pirates, but his mom thinks they are rude and messy. Then Pete and his mom go to see the Amazing Marco, and Marco hypnotizes Pete's mom into thinking she's a pirate! Now Pete's mom won't behave. She chases the neighbors. She steals underwear off other people's clotheslines. She's even flying the Jolly Roger over the house. Pete has to find the Amazing Marco. He wants his real mom back!

Buckle up for a little bear's first flight in this adorable, light-as-air picture book by New York Times bestselling author Deborah Underwood.Follow a bear cub, their grownup, and their beloved stuffie Teddy as they make their way through the busy airport and cub's first plane ride. Their destination? A bear-y special family reunion with grandma! This cheerful, rhyming, reassuring go-to for little ones preparing for their first (or second or tenth) flight is a gentle adventure full of accessible bear puns and delightful touches, plus a detailed map of the bear-port on the endpapers.Here's the shuttle-climb inside.Time for your first bearplane ride!

SALES HANDLE:A bot-building princess engineers her own happy ending in this futuristic retelling of the classic Snow White tale, a follow-up to the acclaimed INTERSTELLAR CINDERELLA!KEY SELLING POINTS:A STELLAR ROLE MODEL FOR GIRLS: This (and the others in the series) is a uniquely feminist retelling of Snow White, in which the princess is an engineer and inventor. Funny as well as empowering, this story encourages girls to see themselves as the heroines of their own stories.STEM FOR THE WIN: With women currently making up less than 30% of the science and engineering workforce, it¿s more important than ever to support young girls who are interested in STEM (Science, Tech, Engineering, and Math) activities. This picture book makes tinkering, inventing, and engineering accessible and inviting for very young readers¿no matter what their gender.SO MUCH FUN TO READ ALOUD: An enchanting rhyme, easy rhythm, and gorgeous, color-drenched illustrations combine to make this engaging book a wonderful choice for story-times¿one that little readers will want to pore over again and again.DON¿T MISS THE OTHER BOOKS: This fractured fairy tale is a smart and funny follow-up to the acclaimed INTERSTELLAR CINDERELLA and READING BEAUTY, with a similarly stellar setting and a cast of adorable dragon-bots!CONSUMER:- Teachers and librarians- Fans of INTERSTELLAR CINDERELLA and READING BEAUTY- Enthusiasts of princesses, fairytales, and fairytale retellings- Parents and caregivers looking for engaging and empowering picture books- Gift-givers seeking a smart, artful alternative to branded princess presents- Anyone looking for picture books to inspire young readers in both STEM and the arts- Supporters of the #WeNeedDiverseBooks movement

"When the planets spot something new in the galaxy, they start a letter-writing exchange that gets a little heated (for a planet) over just who gets to be called what and why. This funny fiction also teaches about planets, exo and otherwise." -TODAY.com

The second book of the award-winning and bestselling Sugar Plum Ballerinas series by Whoopi Goldberg-now featuring brand-new illustrations!

Girl by day. Mermaid by night. This part-time mermaid is ready for adventure! Jump into the sea to play hide-and-seek in coral caves, explore sunken pirate ships, and meet new underwater friends. At the sea palace, it's almost time for the Midsummer Sea Festival! But . . . where is the merboy and his turtle? Can the Part-time Mermaid find him in time?

At night, a normal little girl imagines she is a princess, but not just a princess who wears pretty gowns and goes to balls. She also gets to fight dragons and tame trolls. But one morning she wakes up and begins to think maybe her royal adventures aren''t so imaginary after all... From the best-selling author of The Quiet Book, this jacketed picture book is perfect for every little girl who dreams of being a princess.

For fans of The Word Collector and Be Kind comes a story of words, walls, and widening your world, by New York Times bestselling author Deborah Underwood.

Meet the Sugar Plum BallerinasAt the Nutcracker School of Ballet in Harlem, young dancers learn to chassé, plié, and jeté with their Sugar Plum Sisters--but things don''t always go to plan! As the girls encounter challenges both on and off stage, they''ll need the support of their classmates to carry them through with aplomb.Readers will applaud the first two books in this beloved, New York Times best-selling series celebrating friendship, creativity, and most of all, dance.Plum FantasticAlexandrea Petrakova Johnson does not want to be a beautiful ballerina, and she does not want to leave her friends in Apple Creek. It''s hard enough when her ballet-crazy mother moves the family to Harlem, but when Al is chosen to star in the Nutcracker School of Ballet''s big recital, she''ll have to contend with her terrible dancing and a rotten case of stage fright! Can her new classmates help her find her inner Sugar Plum Fairy?Toeshoe TroubleBrenda Black prides herself on her logical and orderly mind. She studies anatomy books and idolizes Leonardo da Vinci. Things go haywire, though, when her spoiled cousin Tiffany comes to visit. Sick and tired of Tiffany''s bragging, Brenda snaps and says she owns an autographed pair of famous toe shoes. It''s a ballet slipper-y slope as the lie gets out of hand, and she''ll need her Sugar Plum Sisters to help get her back en pointe!

A 2020 Caldecott Honor BookFrom the New York Times best-selling author behind The Quiet Book comes a mindful contemplation on the many ways nature affects our everyday lives, even when we're stuck inside. Five starred reviews! Perfect for fans of Joyce Sidman and Julie Fogliano, Outside In reminds emerging readers of the ways nature creates and touches our lives in homes, apartments, and cars, and is the perfect homeschooling tool to reflect on the world's connectedness. Outside is waiting, the most patient playmate of all. The most generous friend. The most miraculous inventor. This thought-provoking picture book poetically underscores our powerful and enduring connection with nature, not so easily obscured by lives spent indoors. Rhythmic, powerful language shows us how our world is made and the many ways Outside comes in to help and heal us, and reminds us that we are all part of a much greater universe. Emotive illustrations evoke the beauty, simplicity, and wonder that await us all . . . outside.

A funny, visual story from Bearnard's Book author Deborah Underwood, about a duck who wanders away from the rest of the flock and must find the way back.

From Deborah Underwood, author of the New York Times-bestselling The Quiet Book, comes a thoughtfully observed picture book celebrating the everyday and unexpected ways to be kind.

Once upon a planetoid, a not-so-sleepy princess sets out to change the curse that's left her kingdom barren of books and comes to her own rescue.

The critically adored, New York Times bestselling Deborah Underwood delights with a hilariously meta celebration of storytelling out of control.

It's back to school for the New York Times bestselling Cat when he steps in as a substitute teacher. Cat is not pleased to be tapped as substitute teacher. Not only is it cutting into his naptime, but a roomful of kittens is a little . . . much. At school, Cat follows the lesson plan of music, building, and painting-only in gradually more mischief-making Cat style. By the end, Cat has learned a thing or two about inspiring others by being himself. But even more heart-melting and humorous is what these adorable kittens have learned from Cat.Read it for back-to-school and year-round-great as a holiday or year-end teacher's gift!"[A] heart warmer." -The Wall Street Journal ★ "Plenty to giggle over." -Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Just purrfect." -The Washington Post "Clever . . . Droll." -The Horn Book"Amusing . . . has much to offer." -School Library Journal"Adorable." -Common Sense Media

The holidays are filled with joyful noise. But Christmas is sometimes wrapped in quiet: "Searching for presents quiet," "Gingerbread quiet," and "Hoping for a snow day quiet." Irresistibly cute, soft colored pencil illustrations of bunnies, owls, bears, and more paint a magical holiday picture indeed.

It's Christmas time, and Cat has a hunch that he's not on Santa's "nice" list. Which means no presents for Cat. So Cat tries to be good. (Well, first he tries to actually be Santa.) But being nice is so much work!

Cat does NOT like Valentine's Day. It's much too mushy, and no way is he making a valentine for anyone- especially not his new neighbour, Dog. But just as Cat's about to send Dog an angry "valentine" telling him exactly what he can do with his bones, Dog throws a ball over the fence. What is Dog playing at?