Books by Cecily Kaiser

School Reader Level 2: If You're Angry And You Know It

by Cecily Kaiser

A beginning reader that tells children how to calmly and safely react if they're angry -- and they know it!

If you're angry and you know it,
and you really want to show it,
if you're angry and you know it,
STOMP YOUR FEET!

This Level 2 Scholastic Reader is perfect for young ones learning to sort out their emotions for the first time. Cecily Kaiser changes the lyrics to a favorite tune, telling children to do things like bang a drum, take deep breaths, and walk away when they're angry.

Over in the Meadow (Scholastic Hands-on Learning Stacking Cards)

by Cecily Kaiser

Nine bright, sturdy cards with little plastic PVC animals on each one from the classic children's rhyme "Over in the Meadow" fosters early learning, pre-reading, and memory skills in a fun way.

Play and Learn Stacking Cards feature 9 sturdy, die-cut cards, each with one plastic animal, each taken from the classic children's rhyme "Over in the Meadow." Each card progresses along with the rhyme as the animals in the meadow are listed, each animal a card at a time. These cards build memory skills, sequencing, story-building, and vocabulary. Bright, lively illustrations make the cards eye-catching and fun for toddlers. These cards make learning fun.

Tonka Construction Trucks Stacking Cards (Scholastic Hands-On Learning)

by Cecily Kaiser

Seven cards with little plastic vehicles on each one from the popular Tonka vehicles line of toys and books. Early memory, story-building, and sequencing skills developed.

Play and Learn Stacking Cards feature 7sturdy cards, each with one plastic vehicle featured from the popular line of Tonka toys and books. These cards help build early-learning, pre-reading skills such as story-building, sequencing, rhyme, and sight-word recognition. Bright, lively illustrations make the cards eye-catching and fun for toddlers. These cards are the perfect way to introduce children to early-reading concepts while spending enjoyable time together.

Birds and Other Animals With Pablo Picasso

by Cecily Kaiser, Phaidon Editors

A groundbreaking study of animals through the rarely seen sketches by legendary artist Pablo Picasso

The masterful drawings of Pablo Picasso teach animal recognition to the youngest readers in this artful, read-aloud board book. Birds & Other Animals takes children through Picasso's series of single-line animal drawings, beginning and ending with various kinds of birds.

Pablo Picasso was one of the twentieth century's most influential artists, as well as a co-creator of Cubism. He produced over 50,000 paintings, drawings, engravings, sculptures, and ceramics throughout his life, and his work continues to be among the world's most exhibited and collected.

The clever and whimsical charm of Picasso's sketches are accompanied by witty text that can be used to start discussions, through which children will not only broaden their visual definitions of which animals are which, but also grow familiar with fine art.

Each title in this must-own series of artful read-aloud board uses masterpieces by celebrated artists to teach one of the top early-learning concepts for toddlers. Each concept is explored playfully through a curated selection of beautifully reproduced artworks while the accompanying text enriches the experience with witty, conversational commentary and an 'about the artist' text. Companion books in this series feature the art of Henri Matisse, Ellsworth Kelly, Alexander Calder, and Josef Albers.

Age range: 1-3 years

Blue and Other Colors With Henri Matisse

by Cecily Kaiser, Phaidon Editors

Henri Matisse's abstract cut-outs are used to teach colors in this innovative read-aloud board book

Blue & Other Colors takes children through Henri Matisse's color palette, one artwork per page, beginning with blue and returning to it as a familiar refrain throughout. The variance of shapes, depth, and scale of the shapes on each page will keep readers engaged, while the text enriches the reading experience with relatable commentary that encourages conversation.

Henri Matisse's innovative use of color has inspired generations of artists. His cutouts - collages made from shapes cut from painted paper in a process he described as 'painting with scissors' - have become some of the most admired works of the last century.

Through this groundbreaking book, readers will not only learn their colors, but also grow familiar with fine art.

Each title in this must-own series of artful read-aloud board uses masterpieces by celebrated artists to teach one of the top early-learning concepts for toddlers. Each concept is explored playfully through a curated selection of beautifully reproduced artworks while the accompanying text enriches the experience with witty, conversational commentary and an 'about the artist' text. Companion books in this series feature the art of Pablo Picasso, Ellsworth Kelly, Alexander Calder, and Josef Albers.

Ages 1-3

One and Other Numbers With Alexander Calder

by Cecily Kaiser, Phaidon Editors

Practice counting using some of the most famous sculptures in the world!

One & Other Numbers features sculptures by master sculptor Alexander Calder. Calder's playful and often vibrant abstract shapes are highly appealing to young readers and the accompanying text cleverly teaches quantity, a vital early-learning concept. Children will not only grow more familiar with numbers and quantity, but also with the artist and his work.

Alexander Calder is one of the world's most celebrated sculptors. Best known as the inventor of the mobile, Calder redefined sculpture through introducing the element of movement to his works. In addition to his mobiles, Calder also created static sculptures, called 'stabiles', as well as paintings, costumes, and much more besides.

Each title in this must-own series of artful read-aloud board uses masterpieces by celebrated artists to teach one of the top early-learning concepts for toddlers. Each concept is explored playfully through a curated selection of beautifully reproduced artworks while the accompanying text enriches the experience with witty, conversational commentary and an 'about the artist' text. Companion books in this series feature the art of Pablo Picasso, Ellsworth Kelly, Henri Matisse, and Josef Albers.

Up, Down and Other Opposites With Ellsworth Kelly

by Cecily Kaiser, Phaidon Editors

Ellsworth Kelly's paintings and sculptures are the heroes of this visual exploration of opposites

Up, Down & Other Opposites pairs different combinations of Ellsworth Kelly's paintings and sculptures to teach the youngest readers all about the concept of opposites. The differences between pairs of artworks range from 'together / apart' to 'vertical / horizontal', from 'full / empty' to 'front / back' [of a canvas!], forming both an expected and an unexpected visual vocabulary. Created in partnership with the Ellsworth Kelly Foundation, the book includes some of Kelly's most famous works, as well as some of his lesser-known pieces, creating both diversity and playful surprises.

Ellsworth Kelly was an American painter, sculptor, and printmaker who became known, post-WWII, as one of the country's leading abstract artists. His work is internationally known, exhibited, awarded, auctioned, and celebrated.

Each title in this must-own series of artful read-aloud board uses masterpieces by celebrated artists to teach one of the top early-learning concepts for toddlers. Each concept is explored playfully through a curated selection of beautifully reproduced artworks while the accompanying text enriches the experience with witty, conversational commentary and an 'about the artist' text. Companion books in this series feature the art of Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse, Alexander Calder, and Josef Albers.

Age range: 1-3 years