Jennifer's Books

JENNIFER WARD BOOKS

PARENTING BOOKS
by Jennifer Ward

COUNTING, RHYMING &
NATURE BOOKS
by Jennifer Ward

FORTHCOMING BOOKS
by Jennifer Ward

☼ I LOVE DIRT!

☼ IT'S A JUNGLE OUT THERE!

☼ LET'S GO OUTSIDE!

☼ BECAUSE YOU ARE MY BABY
☼ FOREST BRIGHT, FOREST NIGHT
☼ OVER IN THE GARDEN
☼ SOMEWHERE IN THE OCEAN
☼ THE BUSY TREE
☼ THE LITTLE CREEK
☼ THE SEED AND THE GIANT SAGUARO
☼ THERE WAS A COYOTE WHO SWALLOWED A FLEA
☼ THERE WAS AN OLD MONKEY WHO SWALLOWED A FROG
☼ WAY OUT IN THE DESERT
☼ WAY UP IN THE ARCTIC

☼ HATCH!
forthcoming from
Bloomsbury-Walker Books

☼ MAMA BUILT A LITTLE NEST
forthcoming from Beach Lane Books

☼ THERE WAS AN ODD PRINCESS WHO SWALLOWED A PEA
forthcoming from
Marshall Cavendish

☼ THERE WAS AN OLD PIRATE WHO SWALLOWED A FISH
forthcoming from
Marshall Cavendish

PICTURE BOOKS

	THERE WAS AN OLD MONKEY WHO SWALLOWED A FROG ISBN-13: 978-0761455806 © 2009 by Jennifer Ward © 2009 by Steve Gray 32 Pages - Fully illustrated Marshall Cavendish, March 2010 up Book theme: rhyming books, cumulative books, rainforest animals, rainforest plants, biomes, traditional songs, animal classification, humor Free Classroom Lesson Plans for THERE WAS AN OLD MONKEY		THERE WAS AN OLD MONKEY WHO SWALLOWED A FROG Migrating to a rainforest setting, the creators of "There Was a Coyote Who Swallowed a Flea" present another wacky take on this tune. After swallowing his first victim ("I don't know why he swallowed the frog. What a hog!"), the googly-eyed monkey downs three animated cocoa beans "to sweeten the frog," followed by a sequence of outlandish items and animals. Gray's digitally rendered illustrations alternately reveal the feasting monkey and the (remarkably) cheerful captives inside his stomach. Text and art deliver equal measures of over-the-top zaniness. --Publishers Weekly, February 2010 A Wyoming Reads Book Award Selection, 2011 An IRA Children's Choice Award Winner

	THERE WAS A COYOTE WHO SWALLOWED A FLEA 978-0-87358-898-0 © 2007 by Jennifer Ward illustrations © 2007 by Steve Gray Ages 4 - 8 32 Pages - Fully illustrated Rising Moon up Book theme: rhyming books, cumulative books, desert animals, desert plants, biomes, traditional songs, animal classification, humor Free Classroom Lesson Plans for THERE WAS A COYOTE Free printable Read-Aloud Discussion Guide for THERE WAS A COYOTE		THERE WAS A COYOTE WHO SWALLOWED A FLEA Award-winning author Jennifer Ward presents There was a Coyote Who Swallowed a Flea, a whimsical children's picture book offering an outrageous take on a common children's nursery rhyme. Following the exploits of a hungry coyote who sets out to gulp down everything in sight - and the perplexed appetizers socializing in his tummy - There was a Coyote Who Swallowed a Flea blends the vibrant, cartoony art of Steve Gray and singsong rhythm to create a rollicking funny tale. "He swallowed the cactus to go with the chile. He swallowed the chile to season the bird. He swallowed the bird to catch the snake. He swallowed the snake to catch the lizard. He swallowed the lizard to catch the flea, Plucked from his knee, that tickly flea. Yippe-o-ki-yee!" -- Midwest Book Review Grand Canyon Reader's Award Winner New Mexico Book Award Finalist Wyoming Reads Book Selection Pima Public Libraries Southwest Book of the Year Scholastic Book Club

	THE BUSY TREE ISBN-13: 978-0761455509 © 2009 by Jennifer Ward illustrations © 2009 by Lisa Falkenstern Ages 4 - 8 32 Pages - Fully illustrated Marshall Cavendish 2009 up Book theme: environment, ecosystems, trees, animal behavior, plants, rhyming books, animal classification Free Classroom Discussion Guide for THE BUSY TREE		THE BUSY TREE In rhyming couplets, an old oak introduces children to the wildlife that lives and feeds in and around it. In its branches and on its trunk are ants, a spider on a web, a downy woodpecker, an owl, squirrels, baby robins in a nest, a moth's cocoon—even children on a swing—while chipmunks and a tiny mole live and eat beneath. Handsome realistic oil paintings set on white pages show details of the tree and its denizens in daytime, at sunset, and at night, in fall and in summer. Observant eyes will notice grubs burrowed underground, new leaf buds, and a tiny ladybug nestled on a leaf. -School Library Journal, Susan Scheps, Shaker Heights Public Library, OH Texas 2x2 Reading List Selection Winner "Growing Good Kids – Excellence in Children's Literature Award

	BECAUSE YOU ARE MY BABY 10:0873589114 illustrations © 2007 by Sylvia Long 32 Pages - Fully illustrated Ages Birth - 8 Rising Moon Fall 2007 up Book theme: deserts, habits and ecosystems, rhyming books, animal babies and parents, animal classification		BECAUSE YOU ARE MY BABY I'll teach you everything I know, and guide you as you learn and grow, because you are my baby. A mama coyote sings moon songs through the night just as a mama human cuddles her baby and lays her down to sleep. This precious story illustrates that the love a mother feels for her child is not unlike the affection animal mothers in the desert show their offspring. Beautifully written text is lovingly complemented by Sylvia Long's wonderful illustrations, making this an important book for parents and children to share together.

	WAY UP IN THE ARCTIC 978-0873589284 illustrations © 2007 by Ken Spengler 32 pages - Fully illustrated Ages 4 - 8 Rising Moon up Book theme: counting books, number books, rhyming books, song books, biomes and ecosystems, arctic, polar regions, animal classification Free Classroom Curriculum Lesson Plans for WAY UP IN THE ARCTIC		WAY UP IN THE ARCTIC Jennifer Ward and Kenneth Spengler have teamed up to create another wonderful, joyful, counting romp. This time they prance and dance readers through the Arctic and introduce kids to the fascinating animal mamas and babies that call the Arctic home. Set to the beloved tune of Over in the Meadow, this read again and again book will have kids singing along from one to ten with polar bears, beluga whales, Arctic foxes and more! Hidden numbers in each full-color illustration. Glossary of fun facts and musical score!

	OVER IN THE GARDEN 978-0-87358-793-8 ©2002 by Jennifer Ward illustrations © 2002 by Kenneth J. Spengler Ages 4 - 8 32 pages - Fully illustrated Rising Moon up Book theme: counting books, number books, rhyming books, song books, gardens, bugs, arachnids, insects, ecosystems, animal classification		OVER IN THE GARDEN This new take on the familiar old counting rhyme features eye-catching garden critters. Bright, bold colors fill each gouache illustration in which giant insects with large, friendly cartoon-style eyes fill each spread. Hidden in each picture is a miniature image of the creature that will appear on the following spread and the numeral that indicates the number of creatures on the page. While the other versions feature illustrations that are attractive, engaging, or sweet, those in Garden command attention. -Susan Scheps, Shaker Heights Public Library, OH Scholastic Book Club Governor's First Grade Book for State of New Jersey

	SOMEWHERE IN THE OCEAN 978-0-87358-748-8 ©2000 by Jennifer Ward, et al illustrations © 2000 by Kenneth J. Spengler Ages 4 - 8 32 pages - Fully illustrated Rising Moon up Book theme: ocean animals, biomes, ecosystems, counting books, number books, rhyming books, song books, animal classification Free Classroom Lesson Plans for SOMEWHERE IN THE OCEAN		SOMEWHERE IN THE OCEAN Students learn basic facts about a wide variety of marine life as they follow this singsong text, set to the tune of "Over in the Meadow." Clown fish, hermit crabs, tiger sharks, jellyfish, manatees, and sea turtles are just some of the ocean-dwelling creatures that readers meet along the way. The vibrantly colored, lively art is sure to hold children's attention. As extra assurance, the numerals are hidden throughout the illustrations. A glossary gives brief information on the plants and marine animals mentioned in the rhymes. -School Library Journal, Lisa Gangemi Krapp, Middle Country Public Library, Centereach, NY Parents' Choice Award Winner Scholastic Book Clubs Harcourt Brace Reading Anthology

	WAY OUT IN THE DESERT 978-0-87358-687-0 © 1998 by Jennifer Ward, et al illustrations © 1998 by Kenneth J. Spengler Ages 4 - 8 32 pages - Fully illustrated Rising Moon up Book theme: counting books, number books, rhyming books, song books, biomes, Sonoran desert, desert plants, desert animals, animal classification, plant classification Free classroom curriculum guide for WAY OUT IN THE DESERT		WAY OUT IN THE DESERT Way out in the desert having fun in the sun, Lived a mother horned toad and her little toady one. "Scurry!" said the mother. "I scurry!" said the one. So they scurried all morning having fun in the sun. A delightful take-off on "Over in the Meadow." Marsh and Ward replace the familiar pond animals with the horned toads, hummingbirds, javelinas, jackrabbits, and roadrunners of the Sonoran Desert. Spengler's joyous, humor-filled drawings at times border on cartoons. Even rattlers and Gila monsters look appealing. Absolutely delightful. -AMollie Bynum, formerly at Chester Valley Elementary School, Anchorage, AK Grand Canyon Reader's Award nominee Tucson Pima-Public Libraries Southwest Book of the Year

	THE SEED AND THE GIANT SAGUARO 978-0-87358-845-4 ©2000 by Jennifer Ward illustrations © 2002 by Mike Rangner Ages 4 - 8 32 pages - Fully illustrated Rising Moon up Book theme: cumulative books, rhyming books, Sonoran desert, biomes, desert plants, desert animals, food chains, predator-prey relationships, animal classification Free classroom curriculum guide for THE SEED AND THE GIANT SAGUARO		THE SEED AND THE GIANT SAGUARO It all begins with the tiniest of seeds. Here you will discover how a pack rat, a rattlesnake, a roadrunner, a coyote, and even the clouds above all play a role in helping a small seed grow into a giant saguaro. This wonderful read-aloud brings the wild desert to life and will spark a child's interest in the fascinating creature that live there. As an added bonus, a timeline, glossary, and fun facts about this gentle giant and the amazing desert are included in the back. Grand Canyon Reader's Award nominee Governor Napolitano's First Grade Book for the state of Arizona

	FOREST BRIGHT, FOREST NIGHT 978-1-58469-066-5 by Jennifer Ward © 2005 illustrations © 2005 by Jamichael Henterly Ages 4 - 8 Dawn Publications up Book theme: nocturnal - diurnal animal behavior, animal classification, biomes and ecosystems, counting books, rhyming books		FOREST BRIGHT, FOREST NIGHT A nocturnal - diurnal flip-flop book! Using a rhythmic text and a turn-it-over format, this offering explores the concept that some forest animals are diurnal while others are nocturnal. During daylight hours, they can observe deer splashing through a stream while an owl dozes in a nearby tree, snakes staring at sleeping foxes, and blue jays squawking as skunks snooze in a hollow log. After turning the book over to the forest night, readers see the deer bedded down while the owl searches for food, the foxes on the prowl as the snakes rest in a tangled bunch, and the skunks scurrying about while a jay sleeps with its head tucked beneath its wing. The strong artwork will hold children's interest as they search for all of the hidden animals. A fun introduction to nature. –Pamela K. Bomboy, Chesterfield County Public Schools, VA Teachers' Choice Award Winner- Best Picture Book Giverny Award Winner for Best non-fiction children's picture book Izaack Walton League Book of the Year ABA Book Sense Pick of the List

	THE LITTLE CREEK 978-1-58369-057-4 © 2005 by Jennifer Ward illustrations © 2005 by Julie Scott Ages 5 - 9 32 pages - Fully illustrated Western National Parks Association up Book theme: riparian areas, biomes, stewardship		THE LITTLE CREEK Enter the magic world of riparian areas where one little creek provides shelter to a host of plants and animals. Through the beautiful prose of Jennifer Ward and the loving illustrations of Julie Scott, see what can happen when a group of determined children find the creek and restore it to its original riparian splendor.

	THERE WAS AN ODD PRINCESS WHO SWALLOWED A PEA illustrated by Lee Calderon Marshall Cavendish Children's, 2011 debuting fall 2011 up *Book theme: rhyming, cumulative stories, traditional songs, humor, There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly* (adaptation)**		There was an odd princess who swallowed a pea, a slipper, a crown... Another delicious spoof on the traditional song, I Know an Old Lady, by the author of the popular, award-winning titles THERE WAS A COYOTE WHO SWALLOWED A FLEA and THERE WAS AN OLD MONKEY WHO SWALLOWED A FROG. Rollicking rhythm and rhyme make this cumulative title a book children will read again and again and again. Check back soon for free lesson plans for THERE WAS AN ODD PRINCESS!

	Coming Soon! HATCH! illustrated by Susie Ghahremani Walker Books, 2012 up Book theme: oviparous animals, rhyming, nature, peek-through-the-pages book, inference and predict

	Coming Soon! MAMA BUILT A LITTLE NEST by Jennifer Ward Beach Lane Books, an imprint of Simon & Schuster up Book theme: rhyming, poetry, nature, bird nests

	PARENTING BOOKS
	LET'S GO OUTSIDE! Outdoor Activities and Projects to Get You and Your Kids Closer to Nature For ages 8-12 Paperback original Trumpeter 188 pages 5 1/2 x 7 1/2 ISBN 978-1-59030-698-7 illustrated by Susie Ghahremani up Media & Reviews for LET'S GO OUTSIDE!		LET'S GO OUTSIDE! Outdoor Activities and Projects to Get You and Your Kids Closer to Nature Engage your child in outdoor play, nature outings, and environmental explorations. Chase and be chased in a game of capture the flag. Use the power of the sun to craft your own shadow prints. Explore the stars on a late night walk. Create a field guide to your neighborhood. Through 52 ideas—some classic and some new—Let's Go Outside! offers a range of activities perfect for children ages 8 to 12. Whether you're in the country, the city, or anywhere in between, this book is sure to help you get outside—and run, dance, hike, or camp—with your preteen. Sections of the book include: Back to Basics: Reconnecting with twists on traditional games and activities such as Capture the Flag Making the Ordinary Extraordinary: Picnics, doing homework outdoors, and socializing opportunities outdoors Outdoor Adventures: Canoeing, biking, and camping Environmental Experiments: Ways to explore how nature works

	I LOVE DIRT! 52 Activities to Help You and Your Kids Discover the Wonders of Nature Paperback original Trumpeter 176 pages-5 1/2 x 7 1/2 ISBN 978-1-59030-535-5 For ages 3 - 8 illustrated by Susie Ghahremani Foreword by Richard Louv “Here is the potential for much fun, many meaningful experiences—and a trove of shared stories.”—Richard Louv, from the foreword up Media & Reviews for I LOVE DIRT!		I LOVE DIRT! 52 Activities to Help You and Your Kids Discover the Wonders of Nature I Love Dirt! presents 52 open-ended activities to help you engage your child in the outdoors. No matter what your location—from a small patch of green in the city to the wide-open meadows of the country—each activity is meant to promote exploration, stimulate imagination, and heighten a child's sense of wonder.

	IT'S A JUNGLE OUT THERE! 52 NATURE PROJECTS FOR CITY KIDS For ages 3 - 8 illustrations by Susie Ghahremani Trumpeter Books 2011 up		Just because you live in the city doesn’t mean you can't enjoy nature. This compact guide offers 52 nature-focused explorations, adventures, observations, and games that can help you and your child connect to nature while living in urban spaces. While it may be hard to see nature through the traffic, buildings, and busyness of the city, there is still much of the natural world to explore when you turn your gaze to the cracks in the sidewalk, the trees on the street, or the green spaces that your city offers. It's a jungle out there! For media requests and review copies of It's a Jungle Out There!, please contact: Jennifer Campaniolo, Publicist, Shambhala Publications Ph: 617/424-0030 X232 E: jcampaniolo@shambhala.com