Joanne Baker-Smith
the little farmer
Come along on an urban farming adventure! Let the Little Farmer introduce you to the many ways the children of New York City are changing the way fresh, healthy food is grown. From windowsill herb gardens to community gardens, children will be inspired to learn about all the ways they can grow their own food.
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2020 | Paperback | 28 pages | ISBN 978-1-7363-1540-8 | $7.99
Rosie the Reader
Book One of the Little Learner Series
When Rosie, a first grader, finds out she is having a reading assessment she feels worried. Her mother helps her to see that she is working on becoming a better reader each day using various strategies. Early elementary readers will relate to Rosie's situation and be inspired by her success!
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2018 | Paperback | 30 pages | ISBN 978-1-9862-3980-6 | $9.99
“Great story line for all readers to remember how we practice our reading skills each day. Love that it opens up the dialogue of talking with your children about being nervous for an assessment.”
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Catherine, mother
“Amazing book for emergent readers! I bought this for my class and they love it. It gives them confidence that they will become great readers just like Rosie! They love looking
at the pictures in the book too!”
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kristen, teacher
Wren the Writer
Book two of the Little Learner Series
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When Wren, a first grader, finds out her class is starting their first writing piece, she's concerned. Her father helps her to see that she is already an amazing writer due to all the things she does each day. Early elementary writers will relate to Wren's situation and be inspired to write their own stories!
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2019 | Paperback | 36 pages | ISBN 978-1-0955-9454-4 | $9.99
“Another positive book to enable children to overcome stresses and allow caregivers an insight into the feelings of the children they care for.”
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Doug, father of two
“My three and a half-year-old loves looking at the pictures of Wren, and her story makes him excited to practice writing his letters.”
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sophie, motheR