Below is a list of 6 the books by this author.
Three-time Caldecott Honor artist Molly Bang celebrates the wonder of energy. Here is a stunning, poetic exploration of the universal energy force... [Read More]
Three-time Caldecott Honor artist Molly Bang celebrates the wonder of energy. Here is a stunning, poetic exploration of the universal energy force within us all. Award winner Molly Bang presents the amazing story of how light from the sun is transformed into energy on Earth-and becomes YOU! Clear, accessible, and dazzling, Living Sunlight shows children, teachers, and parents alike the remarkable magic of what makes us human. This informative yet dramatic book will mesmerize readers and help further a child's understanding of the energy we share with all living things in nature. We are all living sunlight. A perfect addition to any library!
Two-time Caldecott Honor artist Molly Bang opens up a dialogue between parents and children about anger Everybody gets angry sometimes. And for... [Read More]
Two-time Caldecott Honor artist Molly Bang opens up a dialogue between parents and children about anger Everybody gets angry sometimes. And for children, anger can be very upsetting. In this Caldecott-honor book, children will see what Sophie does when she gets angry. Parents, teachers, and children can talk about it. People do lots of different things when they get angry. What do you do?
Theme: Anger issues
Sophie gets mad, climbs a tree to calm down, and is soon ready to come home to her loving family. "The text is...brief, for it is Bang's... [Read More]
Sophie gets mad, climbs a tree to calm down, and is soon ready to come home to her loving family. "The text is...brief, for it is Bang's double-page illustrations, vibrating with saturated colors, that reveal the drama of the child's emotions." - School Library Journal, starred review. "Bang's strong, nonproscriptive acknowledgment of a feeling most children will recognize will be welcomed." - Booklist, starred review
Theme: Mental Health & Wellness
Sophie is discourgaged because she always struggles with math and puzzles--until her teacher shows her the hidden value of "try" and "yet."
Theme: Self-Esteem
In a sequel to bestseller When Sophie Gets Angry..., Molly Bang asks: What hurts your feelings, and what do you do about it? Everyone's feelings get... [Read More]
In a sequel to bestseller When Sophie Gets Angry..., Molly Bang asks: What hurts your feelings, and what do you do about it? Everyone's feelings get hurt, and it's especially painful in childhood. In this story, Bang's popular character Sophie is hurt when the other children laugh at her and tell her she's wrong. At issue is Sophie's colorful, expressive painting of her favorite tree. Sophie loves it, but her picture is different from the paintings done by the other students. "The sky isn't orange! Trees aren't blue! Your picture is wrong!" they tell her. In the end, the students learn there are many different ways to interpret the world - and each other. Here is a simple story that tackles the common issue of hurt feelings as it gently helps us to be more kind.