Bøker av Christie Matheson

Join the animals and follow the clues in this rollicking, rhyming, nature-inspired whodunit story full of fun collective nouns!A mischief of mice has gone missing on a blustery fall day. Now a scurry of squirrels is scared, while a band of coyotes howls nearby. Did an unkindness of ravens do something mean? Could a prickle of porcupines possibly help? Luckily, a sleuth of bears comes along to help solve the mystery. Praise for Tap the Magic Tree:"Although simple in presentation with ample white space, the artwork provides a glorious rendition of the four seasons of a tree. " -BooklistPraise for The Hidden Rainbow:"This book is sweeter than honey." -Kirkus Reviews (starred review)Praise for Bird Watch:"A peaceful look at nature for little ones." -School Library JournalPraise for Touch the Brightest Star:"This exploration of the world at night should be inviting to even the youngest children . . ." -The Horn Book

From Christie Matheson and Anuska Allepuz comes a radiant picture book with a powerful message: you're never too small to make a difference. Featuring dreamy artwork, this makes for a beautiful gift for kids or graduates! Mouse feels all alone one dark and dreary night. She wonders if anybody else feels lonely, too. She's not sure if a single person can make a difference, but she decides to try. Mouse lit one light... And the result is magical. One by one, others in the neighborhood follow Mouse's lead. With each new spark, the stormy night becomes less gloomy. This luminous story is a brilliant and tender call to action, encouraging readers to spread kindness and create change in the world - one light at a time.

Join the animals and follow the clues in this rollicking, rhyming, nature-inspired whodunit story full of fun collective nouns!A mischief of mice has gone missing on a blustery fall day. Now a scurry of squirrels is scared, while a band of coyotes howls nearby. Did an unkindness of ravens do something mean? Could a prickle of porcupines possibly help? Luckily, a sleuth of bears comes along to help solve the mystery.Praise for Tap the Magic Tree:"Although simple in presentation with ample white space, the artwork provides a glorious rendition of the four seasons of a tree. " -BooklistPraise for The Hidden Rainbow:"This book is sweeter than honey." -Kirkus Reviews (starred review)Praise for Bird Watch:"A peaceful look at nature for little ones." -School Library JournalPraise for Touch the Brightest Star:"This exploration of the world at night should be inviting to even the youngest children . . ." -The Horn Book

One girl and her soccer team take a stand against the bullies who push them too far in this brave, inspiring novel that celebrates girl power and the true spirit of sports. Perfect for readers who love The Crossover and Fighting Words."A tale of terrific girl power and athleticism." —Kirkus ReviewsTwelve-year-old Alex loves playing soccer, and she’s good at it, too. Very good. When her skills land her a free ride to play for Select, an elite soccer club, it feels like a huge opportunity. Joining Select could be the key to a college scholarship and a bright future—one that Alex’s family can’t promise her.But as the team gets better and better, her new coach pushes the players harder and harder, until soccer starts to feel more like punishment than fun. And then there comes a point where enough is enough, and Alex and her teammates must take a stand to find a better way to make their soccer dreams come true.Powerful and inspiring, Select explores the important difference between positive and negative coaching and celebrates the true spirit of sports.

"Fourteen pairs of animal mothers and their babies are presented in this loving nonfiction picture book. From polar bears to alligators to orangutans, this unexpected and deeply tender book reflects the fierce love and natural connection between a mother and her baby. Each animal mother shows a uniquely protective characteristic, providing a snapshot of motherhood and childhood in nature that invites personal connection and reflection. The watercolor portraits mirror the soft text and bring the affection and love to life, further connecting us to our fellow animals. This is the perfect lap-time, bedtime, or snuggle-time read-aloud for mother and child"--

Appropriate for even the youngest child, Plant the Tiny Seed is never the same book twice-no matter how many times you read it!And for curious young nature lovers, a page of facts about seeds, flowers, and the insects and animals featured in the book is included at the end.

A heart-wrenching middle grade debut that considers homelessness from one girl''s perspective and explores deep truths about the resounding impact of empathy. Perfect for fans of One for the Murphys and Paper Things.Fifth grade can be tough for anyone. There are cliques and mean kids and homework and surprise math tests. But after tragedy strikes her family, almost-eleven-year-old Maya has a painful secret that makes many days feel nearly impossible.And today might be Maya''s toughest yet. Her family is on edge, she needs to travel alone across the city, a bully is out to get her, and Maya has to face this winter''s biggest rainstorm without a coat or an umbrella.But even on the rainiest days, there''s hope that the sun will come out soon.Emotional and compassionate, Shelter looks at homelessness through one girl''s eyes and explores the power of empathy, friendship, and love.

With lush, beautiful watercolors and cut-paper collage, Christie Matheson reveals the magic of the nighttime sky, using the same kinds of toddler-perfect interactive elements as her acclaimed Tap the Magic Tree.

Offers the magic of the changing seasons, and the magic of turning a page. This book focuses on nature and the seasons, striking watercolor and collage artwork, and interactive elements that are just right for young readers. It is suitable for preschool classrooms, story times, and parent-child reading time.

All the colors of the rainbow are hidden in the garden, but can the little bee find them-with help from the reader?