Below is a list of 6 the books by this author.
Theme: #BlackLivesMatter
Instilled with confidence by his parents, a young boy has a great firs day of kindergarten.
Theme: First Day of School, School
See below for English description. C'est le grand jour pour MJ: elle entre enfin à la maternelle! Sa maman a un cadeau spécial pour... [Read More]
See below for English description. C'est le grand jour pour MJ: elle entre enfin à la maternelle! Sa maman a un cadeau spécial pour l'occasion: un diadème étincelant qu'elle a porté lors de son premier jour d'école. Elle explique à MJ qu'aujourd'hui, elle deviendra reine de la maternelle, et que les reines sont attentionnées, gentilles et elles aident les autres. MJ arrivera-t-elle à suivre les conseils de sa maman et à aider les autres enfants au cours de cette importante journée? Tout comme Roi de la maternelle, de l'auteur classé au palmarès du New York Times Derrick Barnes, cet Album illustré inspirant aidera les enfants à se sentir en confiance pour leur premier jour d'école. It's MJ's first day of kindergarten and she couldn't be more excited. Momma has a special gift for the occasion: a sparkly tiara that she wore on her first day of school. She explains to MJ that today she'll become the Queen of Kindergarten, which means being caring, kind, and helpful to others. Will the young girl be able to take her mom's advice and help the other kids conquer this big day? Companion to Roi de la maternelle by New York Times bestselling author Derrick Barnes, this inspirational picture book will help kids feel confident for their first day of school.
Theme: BIPOC , Self-Esteem
The number one thing on Monte and Mabel’s Christmas wish list is the chance to hang out with Santa Claus. So when his sleigh breaks down in their... [Read More]
The number one thing on Monte and Mabel’s Christmas wish list is the chance to hang out with Santa Claus. So when his sleigh breaks down in their yard as he’s finishing up his last delivery, they couldn’t be more delighted--Santa’s gonna stay with them while he waits for spare parts to be delivered! It’s a dream come true . . . or is it?
Theme: BIPOC
From superstar author Derrick Barnes, here is a middle-grade celebration of the people and stories that helped shape the game of basketball, from... [Read More]
From superstar author Derrick Barnes, here is a middle-grade celebration of the people and stories that helped shape the game of basketball, from unsung pioneers to unforgettable moments of the game. Capturing all the joy and energy that mark the sport of basketball, bestselling and award-winning superstar author Derrick Barnes shines a light on the amazing ballers, buzzer-beaters, and record-breakers who haven't always gotten the attention they deserve. Who Got Game? Basketball, the second book in his sports series, following Who Got Game? Baseball, weaves together great storytelling, lively illustrations, and a far-ranging selection of facts, stats, sidebars, and quotes. Middle-grade readers will discover the highest-scoring game in NCAA history. The influential center, George Mikan, who created the modern big man role, and 5'3" Muggsy Bogues, the shortest player ever to star in the pros. The pioneering Senda Berenson Abbott, creator of the women's game. The legendary Rucker Park b-ball court in Harlem, New York. Plus the first African American players and coaches, greatest comeback victories and earth-shattering slam dunks, longest winning streaks, and so much more. This book will hit you like a three-pointer from half-court!