Лучшие книги Джоаны Холаб

Какая девочка не мечтает быть особенной?
Юная Афина всегда знала, что отличается от своих одноклассников. Неудивительно! Превращаться в сову прямо на уроке физкультуры совсем не принято в обычной школе.
Однажды Афина получает письмо, из которого узнает, что она богиня! И не просто богиня, а дочь самого Зевса, главного среди всех богов Греции. А поэтому она отправляется учиться в Академию "Олимп", где на уроках преподают Зверологию, Героеведение и Чарологию, а по коридорам ходят зеленые тройняшки, мальчик с трезубцем и одноглазый Циклоп.
Здесь у Афины появляются новые друзья Афродита, Артемида и Персефона. Они помогут девочке освоиться в месте, где надо следить, чтобы твои мысли не упали на Землю…

Персефона всегда соглашалась с тем, что говорили ей окружающие. Слетать на крылатых сандалиях с Афродитой за новым платьем на Бессмертный рынок, хотя совсем не хочется? Да, конечно. Помочь Афине выбрать пряжу для скучного вязания? Без проблем. Мама всегда учила Персефону быть вежливой. И после уроков сразу возвращаться домой. И не общаться с мальчиками.
Но однажды Персефона случайно знакомится с Аидом, юным богом, который живет в Подземном царстве. Окружающие недолюбливают Аида, но Персефоне он кажется совсем другим. С ним спокойно и легко. И, в отличие от ее друзей, Аид слушает ее мнение.
После знакомства с Аидом Персефона встает перед непростым для нее выбором: как прежде, соглашаться со всем, что ей скажут, и не обижать близких ей людей или запротестовать и высказать свое мнение, желая быть счастливой?

Иллюстрированная биография Марко Поло.
Марко Поло было семнадцать лет, когда он отправился в Китай, и сорок один год, когда он вернулся! Более семи сотен лет назад Марко Поло совершил практически невероятное для того времени путешествие от Венеции до Китая. Позже он описал историю этого путешествия в "Книге о разнообразии мира". Она оказала значительное влияние на мореплавателей, картографов, писателей XIV-XVI веков, и до сих пор служит ценным источником по географии, этнографии, истории средней Азии. Холаб Джоан рассказывает эту историю увлекательно и непринужденно. Познавательное и увлекательное чтение для детей 6-11 лет.

In 1876, France decided to give the United States a very big and very special present--the Statue of Liberty. The gift was to commemorate the 100th birthday of the United States, and just packing it was no small feat--350 pieces in 214 crates shipped across the ocean. The story of how the 111-foot-tall lady took her place in the New York Harbor will fascinate young readers.

From a ghost that says "Boo!" to an owl that hoots "Whooo?" young children will love guessing what is beneath each over-sized flap in this adorable novelty book. There's a fun riddle to read and a flap to lift on every spread, plus a mylar mirror on the last page to provide hours of spooky fun for your favorite little monster!
From a ghost that says "Boo!" to an owl that hoots "Whooo?" young children will love guessing what is beneath each over-sized flap in this adorable novelty book. There's a fun riddle to read and a flap to lift on every spread, plus a mylar mirror on the last page to provide hours of spooky fun for your favorite little monster!

AFRODYTA MA POWAŻNĄ KONKURENCJĘ...
Afrodyta uwielbia pomagać śmiertelnikom w poszukiwaniu miłości, ale jest dość zirytowana nieustanną adoracją młodych bogów z Akademii Olimpijskiej. Postanawia poddać metamorfozie swoją przyjaciółkę Atenę, nie jest jednak przygotowana na konsekwencje. Nie liczyła się z tym, że przemiana Ateny wzbudzi tak wielkie zainteresowanie, a już na pewno nie sądziła, że zainteresowanie męskiej części uczniów Akademii Olimpijskiej skupi się na jednej z jej najlepszych koleżanek! Czy uda jej się przełknąć gorzką pigułkę zazdrości?
Spojrzenie na mity greckie okiem współczesnej nastolatki. Cztery przyszłe gwiazdy Olimpu – Atena, Persefona, Afrodyta i Artemida – uczą się w Akademii Olimpijskiej, w której elita ateńskiej młodzieży szkoli swe boskie umiejętności. Boskie dziewczyny bardzo przypominają współczesne rówieśniczki. Choć czeka je mityczna przyszłość, teraz stawiają czoła typowym nastoletnim problemom – z jednej strony koleżanka dokucza, z drugiej u drzwi stoi pierwsza miłość.

Give your fuzzy tail a wiggle, twitch your bunny nose and giggle! Join this bunny dance party and celebrate springtime. Little ones won't be able to resist the eye-catching, tactile, hands-on touch-and-feel on every page that is sure to keep them engaged and excited during storytime. New York Times bestselling author Joan Holub's text is full of charm and begs to be read aloud, and shines alongside bright, joyful illustrations from artist Allison Black. With the effervescent silliness of Sandra Boynton, an irresistibly fun dancing celebration, and perfectly touchable touch-and-feel, this is the book that every bunny is going to want in their Easter baskets!

Fire truck moms, school bus moms, ambulance moms, and more guide and teach their little truck children in this companion title to the New York Times bestselling Mighty Dads! Moms work hard and love BIG, and this adorable rhyming board book is a perfect celebration of them!

Each colorful, energetic page reveals a new type of truck and a new way that moms show their love for their kids. Rhythmic, rhyming text and sturdy board book pages make this a perfect read-aloud for any time of day.
Bestselling illustrator Joyce Wan (You Are My Cupcake , You Are My Magical Unicorn) lends her super-sweet and universally appealing style to this ode to moms everywhere!
Perfect for any time of year... but especially for Mother's Day!

Get ready to deck the halls with these joyful, singing, colorful llamas in this whimsical board book, with touch-and-feel on every page!
'Tis the season to be jolly! Join this crew of llamas as they celebrate the season with joyful singing, twinkling tree lights, and cozy good cheer, in this playful board book sung to the tune of "Deck the Halls." Little ones won't be able to resist the eye-catching, tactile, hands-on touch-and-feel on every page, from the crinkly foil of a present to a soft, fluffy sweater. New York Times bestselling author Joan Holub's text is full of holiday charm and begs to be sung aloud, and illustrations from artist Alison Black are bold, colorful, and will have readers laughing with delight on every page. With the effervescent silliness of Sandra Boynton, irresistibly adorable llamas, and perfectly touchable touch-and-feel, this stocking stuffer is the must-have holiday gift purchase of the season!

Welcome to the wondrous world of seeds! Just like people, seeds come in all shapes and sizes. In Seed School by Joan Holub, you'll meet the charming cast of characters who--with the help of soil, water, and sunshine--grow into vibrant fruits, vegetables, and flowers.

While some of the seed friends seem to sprout and grow up in just one season, one odd-looking seed with a cap takes many years to become the strong oak he was destined to be. Sakshi Mangal's delightful illustrations bring this whimsical story about friendship, diversity, and the natural world that surround us to life.

Grow on!

When excitement turns into gloating and feelings are hurt Aphrodite, Hera and Athena are competing for Paris's candy apple. When Aphrodite offers Paris a toy horse, she wins the prize! Her excitement leads to bragging, which results in the hurt feelings of others. But when Aphrodite stops boasting and offers to share her snack instead, the three friends happily play together.Joan Holub's carefully crafted text is brought to life by Leslie Patricelli's famously humorous illustrations. In

Why Do Birds Sing?

Ever wonder where Groundhog Day first began? Want to know the reason why we have different weather seasons? Curious about how some plants and animals can help predict the weather? Learn the answers to these questions and many more at Groundhog Weather School!

This clever story—starring a cast of lovable groundhog characters—is a fresh, informative, and fun look at Groundhog Day through the eyes of the animals who are the stars of it each year.

The history of the feast!
After their first harvest in 1621, the Pilgrims at Plymouth shared a three-day feast with their Native American neighbors. Of course, the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag didn’t know it at the time, but they were making history, celebrating what would become a national holiday.

In 1848, gold was discovered in California, attracting over 300,000 people from all over the world, some who struck it rich and many more who didn't. Hear the stories about the gold-seeking "forty-niners!" With black-and white illustrations and sixteen pages of photos, a nugget from history is brought to life!

Get to know the Goddess Girls in this four-book box set that comes with a stylish charm bracelet.The Goddess Girls at Mount Olympus Academy—Athena, Persephone, Aphrodite, and Artemis—give ancient Greek myths present-day personality! This deluxe box set includes the first four volumes of the popular series, along with a coordinating charm bracelet, and is ideal for new and old fans alike.

Babe Ruth came from a poor Baltimore family and, as a kid, he was a handful. It was at a reform school that Babe discovered his talent for baseball, and by the age of nineteen, he was on his way to becoming a sports legend. Babe was often out of shape and even more often out on the town, but he had a big heart and an even bigger swing! Kids will learn all about the Home Run King in this rags-to- riches sports biography. With black-and-white illustrations throughout, a true sports legend is brought to life.

Jim Henson broke into television with a five-minute puppetry segment when he was only a freshman in college. He created puppets like none ever seen before, with expressive fabric faces and rod-controlled arms. His Muppets became world-renowned celebrities and formed the backbone of a media empire. With black-and-white illustrations throughout, this easy-to-read biography will be published twenty years after Henson's untimely death.

The perfect biography to "bite into" at the start of a new school year! Children are sure to be fascinated by the eccentric and legendary Johnny Appleseed, a man who is best known for bringing apple trees to the midwest. Over John Chapman’s lifetime, he saw the country grow and start to spread westward. Traveling alone— in bare feet and sporting a pot on his head!—Johnny left his own special mark planting orchards that helped nourish new communities. His journeys and adventures are illustrated in a hundred black-and-white illustrations.

It's Passover, and family and friends are coming over to celebrate. Young readers can lift the flaps and join the fun as the family in this lively story asks the Four Questions, samples the foods on the Seder plate, hunts for the Afikomen, and more. A great way to introduce the history and traditions of this important Jewish holiday to the very young.