Bøker av Laura Gehl

An introduction to the traditions of Shabbat, the Jewish day of rest, with a Jetsons twist!In preparation for the weekly Sabbath dinner and celebration, a young girl builds a robot from household junk. The girl and robot become quick friends, vrooming around the space colony, baking challah, making matzah ball soup and getting ready to celebrate with family. Together, the girl and robot light the Shabbat candles and sing the blessings. A science fiction Shabbat, told in fun rhyme with an emphasis on noticing sounds.An author's note explaining Shabbat makes this a fun-filled introduction to this important Jewish ritual.

When the last delicia tree is in danger of extinction, Kari creates a seed bank as a surprise for Old Otis, whose stories have inspired her.

Unusual friendships can be the most powerful of all‿Britta‿s two favourite trees, Apple and Magnolia, are best friends. Britta can't explain how she is so sure about the friendship, but deep down in her heart, she knows it is true. Then, one day, Magnolia‿s branches start to droop. Her bark grows patchy. Her leaves turn brown‿ Can Britta find a way to help Magnolia survive the cold winter months? With glowing illustrations from illustrator Patricia Metola, this gentle story explores the mystery of trees, the magic of nature, and one girl‿s hope, determination and nurturing spirit.

Can Ruby find her special ring in time for the Purim celebration?

This is one Passover Ruby and her family won't forget!

"Donut is a unicorn with a problem: she cannot fly--so she works with all the other creatures in the field and finally accomplishes her goal."--

Ruby and her family celebrate Hanukkah in a brand-new way.

Ruby creates apple recipes for the Jewish New Year.

While the other Vikings love to holler and howl and battle and brawl, Leif prefers spending time by himself atop the beautiful fjord. But when it's time for the Viking Games, everyone must participate. Will Leif let down his clan . . . or surprise them? Highlighting the value of nature and earthly wonders, best-selling author Laura Gehl teams up with illustrator Timothy Banks to remind readers to stay true to themselves and to look at things from a new perspective.

Celebrate Halloween with the Owl family in this joyful, rhyming picture bookFollow along with the Owl family on Halloween as they plan their costumes, go trick-or-treating, and more! Laura Gehl¿s lively rhyming text and Lydia Nichols¿s vibrant illustrations make for a spirited read.

Scientists work hard in the lab and in the field to make important discoveries. But who are they really? It turns out they are just like us! Scientists can be any race. And any gender. They can wear lab coats, jeans, or even tutus. And they are people who love to fly drones, make art, and even eat French fries! Meet fourteen phenomenal scientists who might just change the way you think about who a scientist is. They share their scientific work in fields like entomology, meteorology, paleontology, and engineering as well as other interesting facts about themselves and their hobbies. An "e;if you like this, you'll like that"e; flowchart in the back of the book helps students identify science careers they might be interested in. Scan a QR code at the end of the book for a video of the scientists introducing themselves!

"Donut is a unicorn with a problem: she cannot fly--so she works with all the other creatures in the field and finally accomplishes her goal."--

Meet nature¿s oddballs in this charming board book about some of the most unique birds in the worldBackyard birds¿move over! Odd Birds introduces babies and toddlers to unusual bird species, including the magnificent frigatebird with a bright red throat pouch and the California condor¿the largest flying birds in North America! Gentle rhyming verses provide the comforting repetition that little ones crave, even as their minds are opened to new and fascinating creatures from around the world. At the end of the book, readers will find photographs of each bird, along with more detailed factual information. The eight birds featured are the magnificent frigatebird, blue-footed booby, shoebill stork, ostrich, hoatzin, oilbird, California condor, and burrowing owl.

Meet nature¿s oddballs in this charming board book about some of the strangest animals in the worldBarnyard animals¿move over! Odd Beasts introduces babies and toddlers to more unusual species, including the glass frog with transparent skin and the pangolin¿the only mammal with scales! Gentle rhyming verses provide the comforting repetition that little ones crave, even as their minds are opened to new and fascinating creatures from around the world. At the end of the book, readers will find photographs of each animal, along with more detailed factual information. The eight animals featured are the pangolin, ocean sunfish, glass frog, anglerfish, long-horned orb-weaver spider, Eastern snake-necked turtle, bush baby, and giant jumping stick.

Baby goes to her first soccer game in this adorable board book that's a must-have for soccer fans of all ages!Baby loves soccer, the black and white ball The field and the goal posts?she loves it all! Baby is at her first soccer game! From watching the players run downfield, to cheering for a goal, baby loves it all. So when the game is over and the day is done, baby can't wait to have more fun?by learning how to play soccer, too!

In this sweetly spooky tale, a ninja-loving werewolf attends her first sleepover on the night of a full moon. Will her friends accept her, fur and all?