Ellie Emu and Her Pink Tutu
With loving guidance from her mum, Esmay Emu, Ellie overcomes her disappointment at not being able to fly and discovers she has a talent for dancing. Ellie takes delight in her natural attributes, and as the joys of dancing take over, she soon forgets about flying.
Still Stuck
Award-winning author/illustrator Shinsuke Yoshitake's Still Stuck is a fresh, laugh-out-loud funny picture book showing a young boy's feelings of frustration--and his determination to do things himself. Getting dressed and undressed can be difficult, especially for little ones. While getting ready for a bath one evening, a little boy gets stuck in his clothes. He panics and starts to fear what life would be like if he never got unstuck. How will he play outside? How will he stop the cat from tickling his tummy? It's a good thing that Mom is around to help. But when it's time to put on his pajamas, the boy finds himself with a whole new problem . . . With this whimsical and highly original tale, young readers can imagine what life would be like if they got stuck in their clothes but still kept on going. "With its poker-faced text and effortlessly executed visual jokes, it's the essence of kid comedy--and almost certain to inspire some real-life disrobing shenanigans." --Publishers Weekly (Starred Review)
Just Like Me
Can you stretch up high? Can you try to fly? These animals can do it, and so can you! Children will love acting out the movements in this fun and interactive picture book from award-winning poet Joshua Seigal and French illustrator Am矇lie Fali癡re.
Mouse Shapes
What can you make with one oval, two circles, and eight triangles? Just ask three clever mice--who even find a funny way to trick a sneaky cat. Ellen Stoll Walsh once again proves that she's a master of concept books in this celebration of shapes, color, and innovation.
I Know Numbers!
How do we love numbers? Let us count the ways: They're on street signs and bus stops, featured on phones, thermometers, chalkboards, and scales. They show the time and the date, and help us to measure distance, sizing, and so much more. This spirited picture book by beloved author-illustrator Taro Gomi will charm and inform the youngest of readers, offering them a unique--and useful--look at a key concept we count on.
I Hear a Pickle
* "Isadora's book about the five senses is aimed perfectly at another sense--kids' sense of humor."--The Horn Book, starred review Caldecott Honor winner Rachel Isadora's sweet and simple introduction to the five senses is perfect for the youngest children, who will recognize themselves in charming vignettes portraying a wide range of childhood activities. Hearing, smelling, seeing, touching, tasting--our five senses allow us to experience the world in so many ways! With our ears we hear the birds sing; with our nose we smell the stinky cheese; with our eyes we see the moon and stars (and sometimes glasses help us see even better!); with our skin we feel the rain (and learn not to touch the hot stove!); and with our tongue we can taste our favorite foods. Isadora's lively art reveals the power and delight of each sense.
Lines
It starts with a line. Whether made by the tip of a pencilor the blade of a skate, the magic starts there. And magic once again flows from the pencil and imagination of internationally acclaimed artist Suzy Lee. With the lightest of touches, this masterwork blurs the lines between real and imagined, reminding us why Lee's books have been lauded around the world, recognized on New York Times Best Illustrated Books lists and nominated for the Hans Christian Andersen Award, the highest international honor given to children's book creators. This seemingly simple story about a young skater on a frozen pond will charm the youngest of readers while simultaneously astounding book enthusiasts of any age.
Leaves
Readers of all ages will enjoy the timeless wonder of autumn leaves in this amazing new pop-up book from paper engineer Yoojin Kim--her first--teamed with award-winning author Janet Lawler and artist Lindsay Dale-Scott. This book, which can be considered a seasonal companion with Jumping Jack Press' all-time best seller and award winning, Snowflakes, includes amazing pop-ups, educational information, and delightful interactive elements that offer change and surprise on every page in this lyrical look at Autumn.
Bobby and Boo
Enjoy the fun with Bobby and Boo the cat as they play and learn throughout the day. This book is an enjoyable way to introduce children to another language. Theyll learn to count not only in English but also in Chinese.
Five Little Reindeer
A festive counting-down book with silicone reindeer.Introducing Five Little Reindeer, a festive rhyming book with fun, puffy reindeer!It's Christmas Eve, and the reindeer are out delivering presents with Santa. Young children will love reading the sweet rhyme and watching the puffy reindeer disappear at the turn of each page.This tactile book offers plenty for young children to look at and explore, helping in their early learning!
The Millionaire Kids Club
In Social Studies class, it's time to talk about "current events" from the newspaper. Three members of the Millionaire Kids Club - Isaiah, Sandy and Dennis - have agreed on a topic. They want to explain why so many homes in the community have "For Sale" signs.
The Millionaire Kids Club
When Isaiah's mom asks him to clean out the family garage, she promises her son that he can keep all the money he makes from a garage sale. Sorting through all those boxes, however, proves to be a very big job.
The Millionaire Kids Club
Dennis was one of 50 people who received $100 from his pastor. But there's a catch: Dennis has to use the money to help someone less fortunate. With advice from his friends, Isaiah, Stephanie and Sandy, Dennis is sure to think of someone in need.
Sammy Spider`s Hanukkah Colors
Sammy Spider and his buddy Josh are back in their third holiday board book! This time Sammy is enjoying the Hanukkah celebration with his human while also learning about colors. A companion to Sammy Spider's Passover Shapes and Sammy Spider's First Book of Jewish Holidays.
The Windy Day
The Windy Day is a short children's book that talks about what happens on a windy day. It explores things likecold fingertips and umbrellas blown backwards. This book lets the reader experience the smaller things in life, like a windy day.
Found Dogs
For fans of Sandra Boynton's Doggies and Karent Katz's Counting Kisses, this adorable rhyming and counting book tallies up all the dogs at the shelter, and then counts backward as the pups are adopted--a perfect fit for every preschooler's library. Babies and toddlers will delight in counting up each wriggly, wraggly rescue pup and then counting back down as each doggie is adopted. A bright, bouncy rhyme, jubilant art, and scads of adorable dogs will have wee ones giggling for more. These patient pound dogs. Now they're family! Found dogs.
Lmno Pea-quel
Keith Baker's peas are back in this "pea-quel" to the New York Times bestselling LMNO Peas! The peas have rolled through the uppercase letters, numbers, colors, and the months of the year. Now they're back with all of their signature jaunty and joyful perfect-for-preschoolers energy in this sequel to LMNO Peas. Like the first book, this one is filled with unique jobs, activities, roles, and hobbies. But this time the peas are bouncing through the lowercase alphabet! With an exuberant rhyming text and playful pea-packed illustrations, learning the alphabet has never been so much fun.
Peppa’s First Colors
With fun cut-out shapes on every page, this board book is the perfect introduction to learning first colors with Peppa Pig and her friends.Join Peppa Pig and her friends for some fun with colors!Peppa Pig wears yellow rain boots. Richard Rabbit rides his red tricycle. Candy Cat has orange ears. Fun cut-out shapes on every page show a sneak peek at the color you'll find when you turn the page!
Ten Pigs: A Board Book
One very happy pig --one bubbly bathtub.Everything is perfect until nine more join in!And ten?One pig looks to take a relaxing bath in solitude, only to be joined by another pig, then another, then another! When Pig Number 10 jumps into the crowded tub, it's time for the first pig to come up with plan to take over bath time once and for all.A delightful board book edition of the bestselling picture book by Derek Anderson!
The Bridge of the Golden Wood
"Masterful...immensely appealing...readable...realistic but soft Asian-style illustrations." - Crystie Cook, poetA child with a knack for solving problems helps some hungry fish and gains a reward. "What are you looking at?" asked the boy. "Trouble and treasure," said the old woman. The folk tale captivates young children; older ones want to apply the things they learn (joy for ages 6 - 15, 1st - 10th grade). Selected by the State of Vermont for primary school career curriculum. This picture book on the value of work bridges the gap between what kids learn about business and economics--and what they should know (how to observe and serve others). INCLUDES: Career/business inspirationMoney management/saving tipsAsian charactersDyslexic-friendly fontOnline SECRETS"5 stars. A clever storyteller.... Colorfully illustrated...ideas [on] how to build one's own treasure.... A very educational resource." - Jane Hills Orford for Readers' FavoriteExplore the perfect length book for kids (not too long for adults): 26 full-color pages. This children's book shows how to spot opportunities to help others, earn one's keep, and save money (financial literacy). End notes have ideas for businesses, money-making activities, plus online bonus material on career choices, finding customers, and moving up in an organization. Don't miss this children's business book with summer job ideas. 530 words by award-winning author-illustrator and former Silicon Valley recruiter Karl Beckstrand (explore his 60 multicultural books). Art by Yaniv Cahoua and Karl Beckstrand. Teach a child to fish. Included in 4 Career Books for Kids (bound in one): Bright Star, Night Star: An Astronomy Story; Ma MacDonald Flees the Farm; Great Cape o' Colors: Capa de colores (English-Spanish). Get online SECRETS, free ebooks, and classroom lesson plans: KidsWorldBooks (Premio worldwide rights (c) July 2017), libraries, and major kids' book distributors.LOOK inside this entrepreneur's guidebook (8.5"x 8.5" fish fable/graduation gift with Chinese boy and red panda; ESL/ELL/ESOL/ESE.). No AI, CRT, gender, or orientation discussions--just pure fun! LCCN: 2016949820; JUV009090, JUV006000, JUV012060, JUV039220, JUV030020, JUV063000, BUS025000, BUS012000, BUS060000, BUS019000, BUS048000; (eISBN: 978-1370287222), Hard ISBN: 978-0985398811, soft ISBN: 978-1536889864
The Twelve Days of Kindergarten
On the first day of kindergarten, my teacher gave to me . . . the whole alphabet from A to Z! Drawing on the rhythm and rich repetition of the familiar carol "The Twelve Days of Christmas," The Twelve Days of Kindergarten is a welcoming introduction to school. Upbeat text celebrates the new adventure of school, and hilariously detailed illustrations showcase kindergarteners that every child, teacher, and parent will recognize with glee. Readers of all ages will want to enroll!
Double Take!
When it comes to opposites, it's all a matter of perspective! Lively text and fun retro art engage kids in the finer points of a favorite concept. Do you know opposites, yes or no? On. Off. Asleep. Awake. Opposites are a piece of cake . . . right? Not so fast! Time for a quick double take. Who knows what's BIG unless there is SMALL? Does SHORT mean a thing except next to TALL? What is ABOVE and what is BELOW? The answer depends on who wants to know! Writer Susan Hood and illustrator Jay Fleck lead us on a topsy-turvy fun-house journey into the concept of opposites and takes it to the next level -- with detours into relative terms and points of view (and a dollop of yin and yang for good measure).
Have You Seen My Lunch Box?
From the creator of Have You Seen My Dragon? comes a colorful seek-and-find board book for the younger set. It's almost time for school, and one small boy's things are strewn all over. Can he collect everything he needs in time to hop on the bus? Among the missing items are some pink socks, a purple robot, a green book, and more, all waiting to be spotted. Steve Light's instantly recognizable pen-and-ink illustrations lend themselves impeccably to the board book format, and this eye-catching play on color is the perfect introduction to his stylish work.
The Day My Fart Followed Me To Soccer
Timmy and his best friend the Fart are back again!If your child loves soccer and playing sport, then you're going to love reading along with Timmy and his best friend the Little Fart!The Day My Fart Followed Me To Soccer is a beautifully illustrated journey of Timmy and his imaginary best friend the Little Fart as they attend Timmy's soccer match, and meet his new friend Sophie. Chaos and laughter ensue as the Little Fart tries to help Timmy and Sophie the only way he knows how!If you enjoy reading funny books with beautiful illustrations and love having your child read along with you, then make sure you grab The Day My Fart Followed Me To Soccer!Discover and giggle along with Timmy, Sophie and the Little Fart on their exciting day at the soccer field!
A Bear Ate My Burger
A Bear Ate My Burger is a story about a hungry bear who stole lunch.
And Then Comes Summer
A joyful, sun-drenched tribute to the anticipation and adventures of the warmest season of the year. When the days stretch out like a slow yawn, and the cheerful faces of Johnny-jump-ups jump up . . . then it's time to get ready for summer! From flip-flops and hide-and-seek to fireworks and ice-cream trucks, from lemonade stands and late bedtimes to swimming in the lake and toasting marshmallows, there's something for everyone in this bright and buoyant celebration of the sunny season. Tom Brenner's lovely, lyrical ode to summers spent outdoors will strike a chord with anyone who's ever counted down the days until school gets out, and Jaime Kim's jubilant, nostalgia-soaked illustrations leave little doubt that summer is indeed a time unlike any other.
Circle, Triangle, Elephant
A clever and refreshing approach to learning about shapes, with a bit of silliness mixed inThis unexpected take on shapes offers a breath of fresh air within this well-established toddler concept genre. With bright block-art visuals and a rhythmic, read-aloud text, this book begins by offering familiar shapes - a triangle, a circle, and a square - and then throws an elephant into the equation: triangle, elephant, circle. Surely an elephant doesn't belong in a book on shapes... or does it? The joy of the unexpected, including guest appearances by boats, lemons, and other random but recognizable silhouettes, in a shape-driven narrative will prompt giggles and squeals, as children build skills of labelling and classifying.
Rainbow
Explore the world of color in this die-cut board book filled with beautiful, bold creatures by author/illustrator Jane Cabrera. This book explores all the colors of the rainbow. Each tab reveals beautiful, bold creatures in a world of color, such as indigo whales, blue skies, green crocodiles, yellow lions, orange tigers, red foxes, and more, all painted in Jane Cabrera's stunning trademark style.
Disney Baby Shapes All Around
With sturdy board pages, large chunky tabs, and a cast of Disney characters on each page, this book introduces little ones to shapes in a delightfully Disney way.
My House
From the award-winning, bestselling picture book creator of My Car, My Bus, and My Bike comes what Booklist called "Another ideal read-aloud choice from Barton." Jim the cat takes a tour of the various rooms and objects in his house, introducing young children to the concept of home. A modern preschool classic in board book format.Using bright, simple illustrations and clean prose, Byron Barton deftly familiarizes young readers with the various rooms and important parts of a house in this companion to his critically acclaimed My Car, My Bike, and My Bus.Jim the cat leads readers through the bedroom, the kitchen--and even onto the roof--before his owner, Jane, comes home and makes his dinner. The rhythmic text and bright bold illustrations make this the perfect book for very young children and repeated readings."Jim's abode is a welcome place for all who enter."--School Library Journal
Seasons of Joy
The pure and simple delight of children playing outside is captured in needle-felted wool paintings created by Claudia Marie Lenart in Seasons of Joy: Everyday is for Outdoor Play. The picture book pairs dreamy images of multi-cultural children, animals, flowers and trees with verse that expresses the joy young children experience in nature's seasons. Children can see themselves in the diverse characters and can be inspired to spend more time playing outdoors and connecting to nature."Young children learn through imitation and movement. If that movement is filled with imaginative pictures, they are able to take it up in their whole being and express it outwardly in their play. Claudia Lenart's book Seasons of Joy uses the artistic medium of needle-felted wool to express the joy of children in movement at every season of the year." --Barbara Patterson, retired Waldorf Extra Lesson teacher in private practice, author of Beyond the Rainbow Bridge: Nurturing Our Children from Birth to Seven"In Seasons of Joy, Claudia Lenart uses her beautiful rhyming prose to tell a classic tale of the changing of the seasons and the carefree pleasure of playing outside all year around. The details in every scene are meticulous and refined, down to the distinct wing pattern of a butterfly and the catchlight in a squirrel's eye. This book is exactly what it sets out to be - a joy to read and an inspiration for nature play for children everywhere." --Linda ?keson McGurk, journalist, blogger at Rain or Shine Mama, author of There's No Such Thing As Bad Weather"What a treat to meander through the seasons with these wonderful words and beautiful wool paintings. Claudia is an extraordinary fiber artist who has the special talent of bringing magical scenes to life. A delight for adults and children alike." -- Donni Webber, www.TheMagicOnions.com, author of Magical Miniature Gardens and HomesLearn more at www.ClaudiaMarieFelt.comFrom Loving Healing Press www.LHPress.com
Seasons of Joy
The pure and simple delight of children playing outside is captured in needle-felted wool paintings created by Claudia Marie Lenart in Seasons of Joy: Everyday is for Outdoor Play. The picture book pairs dreamy images of multi-cultural children, animals, flowers and trees with verse that expresses the joy young children experience in nature's seasons. Children can see themselves in the diverse characters and can be inspired to spend more time playing outdoors and connecting to nature."Young children learn through imitation and movement. If that movement is filled with imaginative pictures, they are able to take it up in their whole being and express it outwardly in their play. Claudia Lenart's book Seasons of Joy uses the artistic medium of needle-felted wool to express the joy of children in movement at every season of the year." --Barbara Patterson, retired Waldorf Extra Lesson teacher in private practice, author of Beyond the Rainbow Bridge: Nurturing Our Children from Birth to Seven"In Seasons of Joy, Claudia Lenart uses her beautiful rhyming prose to tell a classic tale of the changing of the seasons and the carefree pleasure of playing outside all year around. The details in every scene are meticulous and refined, down to the distinct wing pattern of a butterfly and the catchlight in a squirrel's eye. This book is exactly what it sets out to be - a joy to read and an inspiration for nature play for children everywhere." --Linda ?keson McGurk, journalist, blogger at Rain or Shine Mama, author of There's No Such Thing As Bad Weather"What a treat to meander through the seasons with these wonderful words and beautiful wool paintings. Claudia is an extraordinary fiber artist who has the special talent of bringing magical scenes to life. A delight for adults and children alike." -- Donni Webber, www.TheMagicOnions.com, author of Magical Miniature Gardens and HomesLearn more at www.ClaudiaMarieFelt.comFrom Loving Healing Press www.LHPress.com
Slide and See Taking Away in the Garden (First Maths Slide and See)
Do-it-yourself Day
Bizzy Bear has a very special DIY project planned, and he needs lots of tools and help to get the job done. Young children will love helping Bizzy and all his friends measure, hammer, saw, and paint. But whatever can they be making? An ingeniously designed book with a fun surprise ending.
Waffles the Mouse
Waffles waffles? Yes, he's the type of mouse who can never seem to make up his mind! Maybe that's why every day for him becomes an adventure. Join Waffles as he waffles through town, meets up with some colorful friends, and attends a rather bizarre bazaar! This fun story worked around homonyms and homophones will have you grinning from ear to ear (what you hear from, not what corn grows from)!Waffles the Mouse is artist Cotey Gallagher's third grammar concept children's picture book. Her love of humor is evident in her writing and illustrations, and her desire to create fun, educational books are her labor of love. Cotey resides in Salisbury, VT with her husband, son and cat.
An Alphabet
The New York Times bestselling alphabet/story book from the artist of The Day the Crayons Quit is now available in an abridged edition for the littlest learners! The perfect introduction to both the alphabet and to the world of Oliver Jeffers! This clever and funny board book from the #1 bestselling illustrator of The Day the Crayons Quit and creator of Stuck gives center stage to Oliver Jeffers' whimsical illustrations as it helps parents and toddlers connect through learning and art. A must-have. Praise for Once Upon an Alphabet An Amazon Best Book of 2014! A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year! A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year! * "The silly, spare, slightly surreal text occasionally rhymes and endlessly surprises. An utterly delightful alphabet book."-Kirkus Review, starred review * "With wry humor, equally droll ink illustrations, and a solid dose of alliteration, Jeffers creates delightful mini-narratives for each letter of the alphabet."-Publishers Weekly, starred review * "An altogether stimulating, surprising, and satisfying reading experience."-School Library Journal, starred review* "Whimsical, funny, occasionally tragic, and highly entertaining, this collection of (sometimes) interlocking tales is brilliantly inventive."-Horn Book, starred review "Jeffers knows how to catch the attention of his young audience while challenging their imagination, intellect and vocabulary. This whimsical exploration of letters and language begs to be read over and over again."-BookPage "Handsome, humorous and clad in bright tomato-red, [this] is the sort of book you may want to rush into the arms of imaginative, good-natured children between 4 and 10 years old. [T]his is no traditional abecedarian exercise.The stories are wonderfully varied, sometimes philosophical and often end surprisingly; the drawings are just as quirky and unpredictable."-The Wall Street Journal "[W]itty from A to Z . . . no one would blame you for having a copy even if there are no kids in the house. Think of it as Edward Gorey for the preschool set -- and their hip parents."-The Washington Post
Look What I Can Do!
Little ones will enjoy the adorable photographs of babies that show all of the amazing things babies learn to do in their very first years! The Baby Firsts series from Flowerpot Press is the perfect introduction to books for even the youngest of children. Each book features lots of friendly faces that draw baby's attention and build their love for, and familiarity with, books--hopefully planting the seeds that last a lifetime!
A is for Automaton
An eccentric exploration of the alphabet through automata caught in unusual instances of alliteration. A darker take on the alphabet book that might send you looking for a dictionary. Written and illustrated by Ross Denton.
