Valerie Bolling Livres

In this sparkly, full-color early reader series, Zoya and her puppy, Coco, love to make art -- even on a rainy day!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humor, and full-color artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow!Zoya loves to make art with her puppy, Coco. It is a perfect day to paint outside -- until it begins to rain! Zoya and Coco rush back inside with their art supplies. But together -- and with a splash of glitter -- they find creative ways to brighten the gray day.With Kai Robinson's vibrant, full-color artwork and Valerie Bolling's engaging, easy-to-read text throughout, this sparkly series is perfect for beginning readers!

Told in rhyming text, a young African American girl learns to ride a bike, with the help of her father.

"Celebrating community and friendship, this lively rhyming picture book follows children as they play their way through their culturally diverse neighborhood"-- Provided by publisher

Featuring a vibrant array of dances from around the globe, this book showcases children of various backgrounds and abilities joyfully expressing themselves through movement. The rhythmic presentation highlights the beauty of diversity and the universal language of dance, inviting readers to celebrate the energy and creativity of young performers.

Engaging readers with a drawing activity and thought-provoking discussion questions, this book encourages creativity and critical thinking. It invites readers to explore themes and concepts through artistic expression while fostering deeper understanding through guided discussions. Ideal for both individual reflection and group settings, it enhances the reading experience by blending art with analysis.

Celebrating the achievements of people of color, this picture book highlights influential figures like Madonna Thunder Hawk, Basemah Atweh, and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Each page honors these leaders, showcasing the beauty of diverse skin tones while serving as an introduction to significant change-makers in history. It aims to inspire conversations among readers, fostering appreciation for the contributions of individuals from various backgrounds.

Zoya embarks on a creative journey to transform her room into a sparkling sanctuary, aided by her playful puppy, Coco. Together, they explore fun decorating ideas and unleash their imaginations, resulting in a vibrant and personalized space. This heartwarming tale highlights themes of friendship, creativity, and the joy of home improvement.

A joyful, rhyming celebration of music and community Sounds soar! Tunes galore. Music trance . . . Gotta dance! This upbeat picture book--a companion to Ride, Roll, Run: Time for Fun!--follows the nine children from the first book as they help plan a big, musical block party. Author and educator Valerie Bolling's rhyming text makes for a rollicking read-aloud and features instruments from all around the world including the agogô, banjo, daegeum, djembe drums, double bass, erhu, maracas, piano, steel drums, and trumpet. Sabrena Khadija's stunning illustrations depict the joy of dancing, playing music, and feasting with neighbors and friends. Readers will clamor to plan jam sessions of their own!