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Gaining someone's trust is tough anywhere, but when everyone you meet thinks you're going to eat them, it can feel impossible.
Take a journey near the African pyramids and meet an unusually nice Nile crocodile desperate to find friendship and help for a growing tooth infection. The bond he creates with an unfamiliar Egyptian bird leads to a special relationship between two unlikely species.
In a blend of trust and misunderstanding, Michael A. Woodward, Jr.'s The Nicest Nile Crocodile creates hope for all readers in search of friendship and unity.
The Inspire(d) Collection
King Monte: Are You My P.E. Teacher?
Ten-year-old Monte has always been surrounded by his best friends: kids who look like him, live near him, and go to class with him. But when his mother pushes him into the school's honors program, Monte feels like he's stumbled into a whole new world, and despite the fancy calculators and college banners, he's still not sure this world is better than the one he left behind. One thing that’s certainly different, is Monte’s fourth grade teacher who’s unlike any teacher he’s ever had – he’s a black male.
King Monte: The Lost Tiger’s Eye
What happens when a King drops his crown?
Each day presents a new challenge at keeping his friends, maintaining good grades, and avoiding hot water at home. Yet lately, Monte has been making some incredibly poor choices that could lead to losing those friends, being expelled from the honors program or worse.
In a whirlwind of social-emotional learning, vulnerability, and hope, Michael Woodward, Jr.’s follow-up King Monte: The Lost Tiger’s Eye illustrates a talented African American child's struggle to be a leader, make better choices, and be the King his friends and family see him as.
King Monte Activity Workbook Bundle
Help young readers prepare for the future and expand their critical thinking through reading and writing with King Monte: Are You My P.E. Teacher’s Activity Workbook. This activity workbook draws from the text and poses thought-provoking questions aligned with middle-grade Common Core standards for reading, writing, and standardized test prep.
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There's Something About Mommy
A mother and son’s bond is like no other. Shaped by lullabies, toothbrushes, secrets, pillow fights, and yellow stoplights, it's no wonder this bond is so dynamic! Teeming with warmth and admiration for mothers everywhere, Michael A .Woodward, Jr.’s There’s Something About Mommy whisks you through a day in the life of a young boy who is entranced by the love he has for his mommy. The experiences they share illuminate their unbreakable bond and hint at the lasting influence a mother's love has on her son as he grows into a man.
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That's My Daddy
A father and son’s bond is like no other. Shaped by high-fives, secret crushes, foot-races, and shiny gold jewelry, it’s no surprise this bond is everlasting! Oozing with warmth and wonder for fathers and sons everywhere, Michael A. Woodward, Jr.’s That’s My Daddy whisks you through the highs and lows of everyday life for a loving father finding the perfect work-life balance for him and his adoring son. The experiences they share will live forever within their hearts and illustrate the importance of fathers being a constant part of their sons’ lives.
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Forever A Scholar
The test of a true scholar is immeasurable. Molded by early mornings, late nights, countless study sessions, a strong conscience, and pure ambition, there’s a reason why scholars' names shine from the pages of history books. Michael A. Woodward, Jr.’s Forever A Scholar pushes readers to find the scholar inside themselves. Line by line, this book builds up the courage and patience that young scholars need to take on life's big challenges, while reminding them that a scholar's ultimate reward is not setting themselves apart but bringing people together to inspire the masses.
Father Father: An Ode To The Fatherless
To the boy who has teach himself to shoot hoops, dodge bullies, and charm girls. To the boy who struggles to hang on to his good memories. To the boy who has to fix his mother's car. This one's for you. Across the nation, countless young boys are dealing with the same pain: They are growing up without their fathers. Michael A. Woodward Jr's "Father Father" addresses a harsh reality with gentle, and sometimes hauntingly familiar, words. In a culture where boys can easily sink under feelings of isolation and abandonment, this poem offers sympathy, solidarity, and hope for a brighter future.
The Talk: Conversations Between A Black Father and His Son
To the boy who has teach himself to shoot hoops, dodge bullies, and charm girls. To the boy who struggles to hang on to his good memories. To the boy who has to fix his mother's car. This one's for you. Across the nation, countless young boys are dealing with the same pain: They are growing up without their fathers. Michael A. Woodward Jr's "Father Father" addresses a harsh reality with gentle, and sometimes hauntingly familiar, words. In a culture where boys can easily sink under feelings of isolation and abandonment, this poem offers sympathy, solidarity, and hope for a brighter future.
Through The Window
If you could see the whole world through your bedroom window, would you look through it? Would you mine caves for diamonds and rubies? Would you do battle with ten-foot tarantulas? Or would you stay in your room with your books and your mind closed to the world? From Africa’s Great Rift Valley to the Australian Outback, Michael A. Woodward Jr.'s Through The Window takes readers on adventures across the world through the imaginative mind of a young scholar who escapes through her bedroom window.
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