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Al Perkins

Al Perkins was the author of several Bright and Early Books and Beginner Books, among them Hand, Hand, Fingers, Thumb; and The Ear Book. Perkins passed away in 1975.
The Big Aqua Book of Beginner Books
The Big Red Book of Beginner Books
The Ear Book
Hand, Hand, Fingers, Thumb
The Digging-Est Dog

Books

The Big Aqua Book of Beginner Books
The Big Red Book of Beginner Books
The Ear Book
Hand, Hand, Fingers, Thumb
The Digging-Est Dog

Books for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Each May, we honor the stories, histories, and cultures of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders. Below is a selection of acclaimed fiction and nonfiction books by AANHPI creators to share with your students this month and throughout the year. Find our full collection of titles for Higher Education here.

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