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CATALOGS | EDUCATOR'S GUIDES | READER'S GUIDES | PROMOTIONAL FLYERS |
ACTIVITY SHEETS

CATALOGS

2011 Paperback Catalog


Fall 2011 New and Backlist Books


Spring 2012 New Books *** NEW!


EDUCATOR'S GUIDES

A DIFFICULT BOY
Pre-Reading Activity, Discussion of Themes, Curriculum Connections, and About the Author
by M. P. Barker
About the Book


A PICTURE BOOK OF HARRY HOUDINI
Educators' guide featuring classroom activities and tips for doing your own magic tricks.
by David A. Adler
About the Book


A Year with Gail Gibbons
Activity Planning Guide Interior Pages
by Gail Gibbons

A Year with Gail Gibbons - Introduction
Activity Planning Guide Cover
by Gail Gibbons

An Educators' Guide to The David A. Adler Picture Book Biographies
An American History Bookshelf from 1492 Through the Twentieth Century
by David A. Adler

EDGAR ALLAN'S OFFICIAL CRIME INVESTIGATION NOTEBOOK Interdisciplinary Exploration Unit
A full unit with language arts and science activities, including discussion questions and poetry writing, with links to author videos about the writing process.
by Mary Amato
About the Book


Explore the World of Science with Gail Gibbons
A BRAND NEW guide showcasing Gail's newest science books! Features reproducible activities to use pre, during, and post-reading, and a culminating activity that can be applied to all of her books. Also included are a comprehensive booklist, and a certificate of membership for the "Gail Gibbons Science Team."
by Gail Gibbons

FREEDOM WALKERS: The Story of the Montgomery Bus Boycott
Time Line
by Russell Freedman
About the Book


FREEDOM WALKERS: The Story of the Montgomery Bus Boycott
Educators' Guide
by Russell Freedman
About the Book


HERE IN HARLEM
Guide featuring Discussion Questions, Classroom Activities, and Suggestions for Further Reading.
by Walter Dean Myers
About the Book


IRENA SENDLER AND THE CHILDREN OF THE WARSAW GHETTO
Educators' Guide featuring questions for classroom discussion and suggestions for further exploration.
by Susan Goldman Rubin
About the Book


LAFAYETTE AND THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
Educators' Guide featuring questions for classroom discussion and suggestions and links for further reading.
by Russell Freedman
About the Book


Language Arts Educators' Guide
Teach Language Arts: Picture Books for the Classroom

Mary Amato Author 360
Get the 360 on Mary Amato with this Bio, Booklist, and author Q&A!
by Mary Amato
About the Book


RIVER SONG
Pre-Reading Activity, Discussion of Themes, Curriculum Connections, and About the Author
by Belinda Hollyer
About the Book


THE ANNE FRANK CASE: Simon Wiesenthal's Search for the Truth
Educators' Guide
by Susan Goldman Rubin
About the Book


THE CAT WITH THE YELLOW STAR: Coming of Age in Terezin
Educators' Guide with Discussion Questions and Activities, About the Author, and related titles for further reading.
by Susan Goldman Rubin with Ela Weissberger
About the Book


THE END OF THE LINE
An in-depth curriculum guide
by Angela Cerrito
About the Book


THE GRAND MOSQUE OF PARIS: A Story of How Muslims Rescued Jews During the Holocaust
Educators' Guide
by Karen Gray Ruelle and Deborah Durland DeSaix
About the Book


THE MONSTER HEALTH BOOK: A Guide To Eating Healthy, Being Active & Feeling Great For Monsters & Kids
Educator's Activity Guide
by Edward Miller
About the Book


READER'S GUIDES

DOUGH BOY

Chatting it up: A Holiday House Discussion Guide
by Peter Marino
About the Book


Betsy Byars / THE NOT-JUST-ANYBODY-FAMILY: A Blossom Family Book #1 Readers' Guide

Discussion Questions, An Interview with Betsy Byars, and Writing Tips from the Author!
by Betsy Byars
About the Book


Betsy Byars / THE BLOSSOMS MEET THE VULTURE LADY: A Blossom Family Book #2 Readers' Guide

Discussion Questions, An Interview with Betsy Byars, and Writing Tips from the Author!
by Betsy Byars
About the Book


Betsy Byars / THE BLOSSOMS AND THE GREEN PHANTOM: A Blossom Family Book #3 Readers' Guide

Discussion Questions, An Interview with Betsy Byars, and Writing Tips from the Author!
by Betsy Byars
About the Book


Betsy Byars / A BLOSSOM PROMISE: A Blossom Family Book #4 Readers' Guide

Discussion Questions, An Interview with Betsy Byars, and Writing Tips from the Author!
by Betsy Byars
About the Book


Betsy Byars / WANTED...MUD BLOSSOM: A Blossom Family Book #5 Readers' Guide

Discussion Questions, An Interview with Betsy Byars, and Writing Tips from the Author!
by Betsy Byars
About the Book


An Interview with Betty Ren Wright

Exclusive Interview with the author of Christina's Ghost and The Dollhouse Murders!
by Betty Ren Wright
About the Book


GEMX

Questions for Discussion
by Nicky Singer
About the Book


MESSED UP

Discussion questions, weblinks for further exploration, about the author.
by Janet Nichols Lynch
About the Book


THE CARBON DIARIES 2015

A readers' guide to accompny the riveting ecothriller - with discussion questions and links to explore further and get involved.
by Saci Lloyd
About the Book


THE CARBON DIARIES 2015 and THE CARBON DIARIES 2017

Questions for discussion of both titles, plus links to further reading.
by Saci Lloyd
About the Book


VULTURE'S WAKE

Questions for discussion, plus a note from author Kirsty Murray about her inspiration for the book.
by Kirsty Murray
About the Book


WHERE I BELONG

Discussion guide for the book - prints two to a page - one for you and one to share!
by Gillian Cross
About the Book


HEY 13!

Discussion guide for HEY 13! - a collection of short stories by critically acclaimed writer Gary Soto.
by Gary Soto
About the Book


YOUR FRIEND IN FASHION, ABBY SHAPIRO

First novel! Questions for discussion, curriculum connections, and web links to learn about Jackie Kennedy, JFK, and more!
by Amy Axelrod
About the Book


New Voices

7 Novels, 7 New Voices, 7 Incredible Stories
From family relationships to historical adventures, from gritty tales of survival and war to hilarious coming-of-age experiences—we have a book for every reader!
Your Friend in Fashion, Abby Shapiro by Amy Axelod
Possum Summer by Jen K. Blom
Alice in Time by Penelope Bush
The Price of Loyalty by Mike Castan
The End of the Line by Angela Cerrito
Out of Shadows by Jason Wallace
All the World’s a Stage: A Novel in Five Acts by Gretchen Woelfle, illustrated by Thomas Cox




ALICE IN TIME

First novel! Questions for discussion and curriculum connections.
by Penelope Bush
About the Book


THE END OF THE LINE

First novel! Questions for discussion, curriculum connections, and web links to learn about the Iraq war and youth violence.
by Angela Cerrito
About the Book


POSSUM SUMMER

First novel! Questions for discussion, curriculum connections, and web links to learn more about the Iraq war, possums, and more!
by Jen K. Blom
About the Book


THE PRICE OF LOYALTY

First novel! Questions for discussion.
by Mike Castan
About the Book


ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE

First novel! Questions for discussion.
by Gretchen Woelfle
About the Book


OUT OF SHADOWS

First novel! Questions for discussion.
by Jason Wallace
About the Book


PROMOTIONAL FLYERS

Spring 2011 Middle Grade and YA from Holiday House

Holiday House is pleased to profile eight new middle grade and young adult novels including seven first-time authors!

I Like to Read™ Books

Announcing the launch of the I LIKE TO READ™ series with books by Steve Bjorkman, Rebecca Emberley, Ed Emberley, David McPhail, and Paul Meisel!
About the Book


I Like to Read™ Press Kit

All the details about the new series launch!
About the Book


BIG RED in Paperback!

BIG RED is now in paperback only from Holiday House!
by Jim Kjelgaard
About the Book


Christmas and Hanukkah Titles from Holiday House

Listing of Christmas and Hanukkah titles available from Holiday House.

I'M ADOPTED!

Promotional flyer for I'M ADOPTED!
by Shelley Rotner and Sheila M. Kelly
About the Book


HELP ME LEARN NUMBERS 0-20!

Promotional flyer for HELP ME LEARN NUMBERS 0-20.
by Jean Marzollo
About the Book


Math Books from Holiday House

Listing of math books available from Holiday House!

Language Arts Books by Holiday House

Listing of language arts books available from Holiday House!

First Kids Mysteries

Take at look at the latest installment in the First Kids Mysteries series!
by Martha Freeman
About the Book


BALLERINA SWAN

A conversation with the creators!
by Allegra Kent
About the Book


ACTIVITY SHEETS

A PICTURE BOOK OF DOLLEY AND JAMES MADISON
Classroom activites and suggestions for further exploration.
by David A. Adler
About the Book


ALLIGATORS AND CROCODILES
A Jot Chart that will help hightlight the differences between Alligators and Crocodiles.
by Gail Gibbons
About the Book


ANANSI'S PARTY TIME Party Kit
Includes Party Invitation, Decorations, Recipes, Games, Puzzles, and more!
by Eric A. Kimmel
About the Book


APRIL FOOL, PHYLLIS!
Classroom activities and suggestions for further exploration.
by Susanna Leonard Hill
About the Book


BETSY ROSS
Make your own Betsy Ross star!
by Becky White
About the Book


BRONTE'S BOOK CLUB
Start your own book club, and make some delicious brownies!
by Kristiana Gregory
About the Book


BUG SHOTS
Complete this fun crossword puzzle with bug words!
by Alexandra Siy
About the Book


CARMEN LEARNS ENGLISH
Classroom activities and suggestions for further exploration.
by Judy Cox
About the Book


CINCO DE MOUSE-O!
Classroom activities and suggestions for further exploration, as well as how to plan your own Cinco de Mayo celebration!
by Judy Cox
About the Book


COLOR CHAOS
Learn all about the basic colors and how they combine to make every shade in the rainbow!
by Lynn Rowe Reed
About the Book


CORN
A reproducible activity - an addition to the guide "Explore the World of Science . . . with Gail Gibbons".
by Gail Gibbons
About the Book


David A. Adler Picture Book Biographies Timeline Poster
A full size poster of the David A. Adler Picture Book Biographies.

David A. Adler Picture Book Biographies Timeline Poster - One Sheet
An 8 1/2 x 11 size of the David A. Adler Picture Book Biographies Timeline Poster.

DOWN ON THE FARM Coloring Sheet
Reproducible Activity
by Merrily Kutner
About the Book


EDGAR ALLAN'S OFFICIAL CRIME INVESTIGATION NOTEBOOK
Make your notebook an official crime investigation notebook with these top secret stickers!
by Mary Amato
About the Book


EVEN AN OCTOPUS NEEDS A HOME
Classroom activities and suggestions for further exploration.
by Irene Kelly
About the Book


EVEN AN OSTRICH NEEDS A NEST
Classroom activities and suggestions for further exploration.
by Irene Kelley
About the Book


FIESTA FIASCO
Fiesta Fun Word Match
by Ann Whitford Paul
About the Book


FIREBOY TO THE RESCUE! A Fire Safety Book
Classroom resources and activities for Fire Safety, Prevention, and much more!
by Edward Miller
About the Book


FIRST SNOW
Build a FIRST SNOW Panorama: Create Your Own Winter Wonderland
by Bernette Ford
About the Book


FISH SCHOOL
Classroom activities for language arts, science, and art, as well as suggestions for further exploration.
by Nancy Poydar
About the Book


FUN WITH ROMAN NUMERALS
Classroom activities and suggestions for further exploration.
by David A. Adler
About the Book


GORILLAS
A Jot Chart that will help highlight the differences between the types of gorillas.
by Gail Gibbons
About the Book


GUNNER, FOOTBALL HERO
Classroom activities and suggestions for further exploration.
by James E. Ransome
About the Book


HAPPY ENDINGS: A Story About Suffixes
Classroom activities and suggestions for further exploration.
by Robin Pulver
About the Book


HAUNTED HOUSE, HAUNTED MOUSE
Classroom activities and suggestions for further exploration.
by Judy Cox
About the Book


HERE WE GO ROUND THE MULBERRY BUSH
A guide to singing and dancing along with this beloved nursery song for children and their parents
by Jane Cabrera
About the Book


HERSHEL AND THE HANUKAH GOLINS
Celebrate Hanukah with a Match Up game, Word Search, My Menorah coloring sheet, and Dreidel game!
by Eric A. Kimmel
About the Book


HURRICANES!
How many Hurricane words do you know? Test your knowledge with this Magic Square!
by Gail Gibbons
About the Book


I Like to Read™ Bookplates
Write your name on these bookplates with spot art from the I Like to Read™ series.

Iguana and Friends Activity Sheets
Games, classroom activities, and a glossary of Spanish words for all the Iguana and Friends books. Lots of fun with the four amigos!
by Ann Whitford Paul
About the Book


IT'S SNOWING! Choose the Fib
Choose the fib in this IT'S SNOWING! activity sheet.
by Gail Gibbons
About the Book


IT'S SNOWING! Magic Square
Test your knowledge of snow with this Magic Square!
by Gail Gibbons
About the Book


J. R. R. TOLKIEN
Classroom activities and suggestions for further exploration.
by Alexandra Wallner
About the Book


MAÑANA IGUANA
Mañana Iguana Criss Cross
by Ann Whitford Paul
About the Book


MONEY MADNESS
Classroom activites and suggestions for further exploration.
by David A. Adler
About the Book


MUDDY AS A DUCK PUDDLE AND OTHER AMERICAN SIMILES
Language Arts classroom activities—and art and geography, too.
by Laurie Lawlor
About the Book


NO FAIR SCIENCE FAIR
Classroom activities and suggestions for further exploration.
by Judy Cox
About the Book


OLIVER, THE SPACESHIP, AND ME
Classroom activities and suggestions for further exploration.
by Lynn Rowe Reed
About the Book


ONE IS A FEAST FOR MOUSE
Features classroom activities, online resources, and suggestions for further reading.
by Judy Cox
About the Book


ONE, TWO, BUCKLE MY SHOE
Classroom activities for art, mathematics, language arts, science, and literature.
by Jane Cabrera
About the Book


PIRATE BOY
A reproducible "I'm Sailing Away to Adventure" door hanger for the youngest pirate fans!
by Eve Bunting
About the Book


PIZZA FOR THE QUEEN
Activity Page
by Nancy Castaldo
About the Book


PUNXSUTAWNEY PHYLLIS
Word Search
by Susanna Leonard Hill
About the Book


SAM PATCH: Daredevil Jumper
Classroom activities and suggestions for further exploration.
by Julie Cummins
About the Book


SHADES OF PEOPLE
Classroom activities for langugage arts and art, as well as suggestions for further exploration.
by Shelley Rotner and Sheila Kelly
About the Book


SPACE STATION RAT
The Maze Activity Sheet
by Michael J. Daley
About the Book


SPRING IS HERE
Help Mole wake up Bear in this fun game!
by Will Hillenbrand
About the Book


THANK YOU, MISS DOOVER
Downloadable stationary perfect for all your thank you notes!
by Robin Pulver
About the Book


THE CASE OF THE ROCK 'N' ROLL DOG: A First Kids Mystery
Introducing the newest detectives in the White House! Join First Kids Cammie and Tessa, and their dog Hooligan, as they crack the case!
by Martha Freeman
About the Book


THE CASE OF THE ROCK 'N' ROLL DOG: A First Kids Mystery
Are you a White House expert? Have you got what it takes to be a First Kid? Take the quiz and find out!
by Martha Freeman
About the Book


THE CROAKY POKEY!
Reproducible drawing and music match activity sheet.
by Ethan Long
About the Book


THE DAY OF THE DEAD / EL DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS
Classroom activities and suggestions for further reading, plus how to plan your own Día de Los Muertos party!
by Bob Barner
About the Book


THE LION AND THE MICE
Classroom activities and suggestions for further reading.
by Rebecca Emberley and Ed Emberley
About the Book


THE LITTLE PLANT DOCTOR
Classroom activities and suggestions for further exploration.
by Jean Marzollo
About the Book


THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS
Downloadable ornaments featuring Tomie dePaola's classic art.
by Clement Moore
About the Book


THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS
Downloadable gift tags featuring Tomie dePaola's classic art.
by Clement Moore
About the Book


THE PEA BLOSSOM
Reproducible Activity
by Amy Lowry Poole
About the Book


THE PLOT CHICKENS
Classroom activities and suggestions for further exploration.
by Mary Jane Auch
About the Book


THE SHOCKING TRUTH ABOUT ENERGY
Classroom activities, suggestions for further reading, and more!
by Loreen Leedy
About the Book


THE STORY OF HANUKKAH
Learn to make delicious latkes and play dreidel!
by David A. Adler
About the Book


TIME ZONES
A fun project all about time zones and why we need them!
by David A. Adler
About the Book


TOO MANY TURKEYS
Make a turkey with your own handprint!
by Linda White
About the Book


TORNADOES!
A Before and After activity sheet - how much do you really know about Tornadoes? You might be surprised!
by Gail Gibbons
About the Book


WHEN THE SERGEANT CAME MARCHING HOME
Classroom activities and suggestions for further exploration.
by Don Lemna
About the Book


 

 

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