Alfie the Apostrophe feels unsure of himself until he shows off his abilities for possessives and making contractions at the Punctuation Talent Show. Who knew punctuation could be such fun?
Ashti and her mother spend a sunny day at the park, following a strange, joyful sound that seems to dance through the trees. The sound leads them to an old man sitting on a bench, singing, scatting, and tapping his feet while feeding a flock of happy birds. He tells them how much he loves jazz—the rhythms, the surprises, the way it makes people feel alive. But he also shares something that makes him sad: the music program at the school where he once taught is about to disappear.
A book that engages the young reader in following the bus driver’s instructions not to let the pigeon drive the bus while he takes a break. The children are in charge as they respond to the pigeon’s pleas to let him take over.