Dwayne Hicks

It's the first day of school, and it's Haley's first time on a school bus. Haley is both nervous and excited about the new experience. Luckily, her big brother, Jacob, and the bus driver Ms. Lopez, are there to teach her all about the rules of the school bus. Young readers and listeners will follow along on the ride as Haley learns important rules, such as buckling up and not distracting the driver. The relatable characters are presented with manageable...

"It's the first day of school, and it's Haley's first time on a school bus! Haley is both nervous and excited about the new experience. Luckily, her big brother, Jacob, and the bus driver Ms. López, are there to teach her all about the rules of the school bus. Young readers and listeners will follow along on the ride as Haley learns important rules, such as buckling up and not distracting the driver. The relatable characters are presented with manageable...

"In this narrative, the main character, Hunter, learns what it means to be safe on the playground. Readers join Hunter as he interacts with friends and teachers during a spring day outside on the playground. Hunter--as well as young readers and listeners--learns the importance of basic rules, such as waiting your turn and playing safely. The gorgeous illustrations and relatable text are sure make this book a hit with readers" --

Being placed into foster care can be a confusing experience for children. They might not understand why their parents can't care for them, and they may have trouble adjusting to life with a new family. This book shows readers what they might expect when entering foster care. The age-appropriate text provides guidance for dealing with the many emotions that come with a major life event such as meeting a new foster family. The book also touches on what...

Young readers and listeners alike will enjoy visiting a school library with the main character, Rashid. This book explains the importance of rules in the school library with manageable text, familiar situations, and adorable illustrations. The narrative covers several essential rules, including taking turns, respecting others, and cleaning up after yourself. Rashid and his classmates have fun and learn new things, all while following the rules of...

"Good gardeners know how to grow healthy plants. Great gardeners know the secret may be composting, a practice that has skyrocketed in popularity in recent years. Young gardeners will learn the basics of composting with this text, whose hands-on approach to classroom science concepts makes learning fun. This science-rich text covers the basics of decomposition and the impact recycling organic material can have on our world. Readers will also learn...

"Earth has four hemispheres: Northern, Southern, Eastern, and Western. These areas have a lot in common, but they are also different in many key ways. Inside this volume, readers will learn about the hemispheres and see a series of maps that allow them to explore and compare the regions. The text was crafted to appeal to young readers and help them comprehend this important topic. A chart of fast facts helps keep readers interested until the very...