Books by Linda Ashman

Ways to Welcomes is a sweet, timely picture book from writer Linda Ashman and illustrator Joey Chou about kindness and connection, ideal for schools and classrooms.A welcome can be warmOr cold,Shy and quiet,Big and bold. An offering,A smiling face,That lights an unfamiliar place.There's lots of ways to show we careand welcome friends from everywhere!When everyone knows they're welcome, the world is a better place-and you might just make a new friend. This sweet, timeless picture book about small acts of kindness in a big world is one that kids and parents are sure to reach for again and again.

Just when William is ready to fall asleep in his cozy cabin, there is a tap on his window. A chilly chipmunk asks to stay, and Will scooches over in bed. "There's room for two--I'm sure we'll fit." The chipmunk is just the first in a parade of mammals, each bigger than the last, until the bed is full. Then a note is slipped beneath the door: "Do you have room for just one more?" William tugs the door to see who's there . . . only to find a great big BEAR! Is there enough space to spare? Will the other animals be willing to share?Kids will delight at each new guest's arrival and enjoy counting along as the animals keep scooching over to fit in William's bed. Linda Ashman's clever rhymes set up each page turn with suspense and humor, and the expressions on Chuck Groenink's characters are perfect. This is must reading for the dark time of year when everyone wants to hibernate!

Abby is anxious to host the perfect tea party for a friend she idolizes, but life serves up a sweet taste of the fun to be had when perfection is off the table.Have you met Phoebe ¿ Miss Phoebe Dupree?Phoebe¿s as perfect as perfect can be.To Abby, her friend Phoebe can do no wrong. Phoebe is speedy. Phoebe is smart. She¿s equally brilliant at science and art. So when the budding hostess invites Phoebe over for a tea party, everything from the sugary treats on the menu to Abby¿s dog, Louie, must be, well ... perfect. But when life ¿ and possibly Louie ¿ send a clear message to let loose, the girls indulge in a perfectly imperfect playdate. Linda Ashman¿s vivacious rhyme and Alea Marley¿s inviting illustrations serve up a classic tale of enduring friendship at a tea party that will leave readers wanting to pull up a chair.

A boy has trouble settling down to sleep when a series of animals comes knocking on his door in this ideal read-aloud for a cold winter night. Now in a large format board book edition ideal for lap sharing. Full color.

Children living in different parts of the world see very different things when they gaze out of their windows. But while their lives may seem different, there's something important that they all share. This beautiful book will spark readers' curiosity and imagination with its celebration of global diversity. Full color.