From captivating basic-concept board books to thrilling historical fiction to photo-driven nonfiction, each Windmill book is a celebration of our core tenet—to inspire a love of learning through reading.
Working together with reading experts and educators, Windmill's editors have developed fiction and nonfiction books that are both fun to read and that impart important information. These beautifully designed books offer fresh treatments on fundamental developmental and educational concepts. Where else can children build their math skills by simply reading about eight mischievous shipwrecked monkeys?
Take the journey into Windmill's innovative collection:
• character-driven fiction that bestow the true joy of reading while encouraging the development of early life skills and conscientious practices
• fiction and nonfiction guidance books that provide thoughtful approaches to challenging situations, from helping a five-year-old cope with his or her parents' divorce to teaching a fifth grader how to deal with not fitting in at school
• fiction and nonfiction pleasure reading that create a lifelong love of leisure reading and reading for information
| What Others are Saying: | |
 | "Mahy's writing style flows smoothly, and the repetitive text will bolster new readers' confidence, and Rigby's comical, full-color artwork reinforces the action. Young readers will chuckle when they spot the pot of stew on the rooftop long before Mr. Winkle does... Mahy's storytelling and Rigby's humorous artwork merge into a cohesive, entertaining easy-reader." |
| Stop That Stew! reviewed by Lynn K. Vanca, Akron-Summit County Public Library, Richfield, OH for School Library Journal, 2010 |
| "Each title of this series covers the adventures and challenges of a group of teens attending a Fame-type high school, each of them hoping to sing or dance their way to the top... middle school readers will love the energy and excitement of these stories. It's not all glamour and stage lights in the Groove High series, though--Sarn covers tough topics like eating disorders and asthma." |  |
| "Virgile Trouillot's manga-style illustrations are a perfect match for the text, and the smaller size, about five by seven inches, will make these titles attractive to struggling and reluctant readers." Groove High reviewed by Dodie Ownes for School Library Journal, 2010 | |
"These delightful books can support learning in many ways. With several words in each title that use the same initial sound, | |
| the books are excellent for fostering phonological awareness and later on for teaching alliteration and other devices that writers employ when considering word choices." "Hilarious cartoon illustrations and simple but imaginative story lines will keep listeners engaged and coming back for more porcine adventures." |
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| A Pig Called Pete, A Pig Called Pete Meets a Cat Called Kitty, and A Pig Called Pete Meets a Dog Called Doug reviewed by Gloria Koster, West School, New Canaan, CT, for School Library Journal, 2010 |
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