Maryann Cocca-Leffler

Assorted nursery rhymes

Young Kim discovers that there is a difference between being honest and always speaking the truth.

A big snowstorm threatens to spoil a birthday party but also creates some unforeseen opportunities for special fun.

"There was a time in the United States when children with disabilities weren't allowed to go to public school. But in 1971, seven kids and their families wanted to do something about it. They knew that every child had a right to an equal education, so they went to court to fight for that right. The case Mills v. Board of Education of the District of Columbia led to laws ensuring children with disabilities would receive a free public education. Janine...

A little boy makes a snowball that gets out of control.

Illustrations and rhyming text celebrate autumn, with its falling leaves, crisp mornings, and gusty breezes.

A brother and sister bathe the neighborhood's dogs on dog wash day. Text contains rebuses.

Rhyming verses tell the story of jungle animalsthat decorate for Halloween, dress up for the occasion, and participate in the night's festivities.

In this simple rhyming story, three children share the activities of winter, until the first signs of spring appear.

On the first day of school, as the children in Miss Lucinda's class introduce themselves and name their special talent, Jack wonders if he is good at anything.