Nothing Rhymes With Orange
"It begs to be sung aloud. And will make you a better person. Completely beyond good and evil!" -- Jon Scieszka, first National Ambassador for Young People's Literature. A perfect laugh-out-loud, read-aloud tale from New York Times bestselling author Adam Rex: We all know nothing rhymes with orange, but how does that make Orange feel? Well, left out, obviously! When a fruit parade gets together to sing a song about how wonderful they are--and the song happens to rhyme--Orange can't help but feel like it's impossible to ever fit in. But when one particularly intuitive Apple notices how Orange is feeling, the entire English language begins to become a bit more inclusive. - A charming book that teaches lessons about friendship and inspires conversations about inclusiveness and cherishing our differences- The bright and big illustrations paired with funny rhymes are sure to bring a smile to readers of all ages- Adam Rex is the author and illustrator of many beloved picture books and novels, including the New York Times bestseller Frankenstein Makes a Sandwich, and has worked with the likes of Jon Scieszka, Mac Barnett, and Jeff Kinney A Huffington Post Best Book of the Year: Vibrant illustrations, enjoyable rhyming text, and a sweet, happy ending make Nothing Rhymes with Orange a book you'll keep coming back to time and time again. - Great read-aloud book for families and classrooms- Books for kids ages 5-6 - Books for kindergarten and up
Sesame Street: Elmo's ABC Lift-The-Flap, Volume 29
Busy scenes, oodles of flaps, lots of labels, and beloved Sesame Street characters make learning the alphabet fun! More than 55 flaps teach kids their ABCs. A is for apple. B is for ball. C is for cookie...and Cookie Monster! And F is for flaps--which kids will find plenty of in this book stuffed with surprising alphabetic words, rhymes, and riddles to discover! How many things can you find that start with the letter P? What objects are hiding behind the letter H? With more than 100 labels and 55 flaps to lift, learning the alphabet has never been so much fun!
Words
From the creators of the bestselling Chicka Chicka Boom Boom comes Words--a bright, playful introduction to first words for babies and toddlers! Some words are long. Some words are short. Some words are fancy. Some words are dancy. Celebrate the fun of language with this concept board book, which pairs lively, rhyming text by Bill Martin Jr. and John Archambault with bold, colorful artwork from Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator Lois Ehlert. Designed especially for children ages 0-3, Words helps little ones explore vocabulary and sound play through repetition and rhythm. Whether shared at story time, bedtime, or on the go, this sturdy read-aloud is a must-have for early learners and Chicka Chicka fans alike.
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.
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
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.
Alpha-Mania Adventures
Alpha-Mania Adventures is an innovative five-book series that ignites imagination and gives pre-reading children the foundation to become successful readers in the future. These exciting and colorful stories are the perfect tools to teach pre-reading skills through play. Storytime at home or in the classroom becomes fun and educational. Each adventure combines the heroic quests of five intrepid kids with phonological awareness and phonics, the first two components necessary to become a good reader. The Fantastic Floating Feast (Book 3 of 5) practices alliteration. Alliteration is the repetition of the initial sound in a series of words. For example, the phrase "marvelous monkeys munch on muffins" is an alliterative phrase because all four words begin with the sound /m/. The story: In this book, Captain Ray and his band of plucky pirates have returned to Letter Lagoon with treasure, and they invite the Alpha-Maniacs to their ship to celebrate with a fantastic feast! Once on board, the kids quickly determine that their pirate friends no longer speak in rhyme, but rather in alliterative phrases. After much merriment and fabulous food, the gang realizes that the ship has accidentally set sail. The Alpha-Maniacs must help the bumbling pirate crew right their ship and return to Letter Lagoon before nightfall. Every Alpha-Mania Adventures book includes: An introduction to phonological awareness and tips to use the book to its maximum benefit An exciting story that will charm young audiences A Find the Hidden Objects phonics activity embedded in the illustrations Bonus Activities related to phonological awareness, phonics, and/or letter formation Easy-to-use guides on Letter Sounds and/or Letter Formation Join the Alpha-Maniacs on their third of five phonological pirate adventures with The Fantastic Floating Feast!
Alpha-Mania Adventures
Alpha-Mania Adventures is an innovative five-book series that ignites imagination and gives pre-reading children the foundation to become successful readers in the future. These exciting and colorful stories are the perfect tools to teach pre-reading skills through play. Storytime at home or in the classroom becomes fun and educational. Each adventure combines the heroic quests of five intrepid kids with phonological awareness and phonics, the first two components necessary to become a good reader. The Splitter Critter and the Greedy Pirates (Book 4 of 5) practices segmenting. Segmenting involves breaking words apart into smaller parts or individual phonemes. For example, the word map can be segmented into individual sounds: /m/.../a/.../p/. The story: In this book, a mysterious ship belonging to a group of greedy pirates in search of riches has come ashore on Letter Lagoon. The Alpha-Maniacs quickly hop into action to protect their old friend Slomo the Sloth's buried treasure. With the help of a goofy new friend, the Splitter Critter, the Alpha-Maniacs create magic by segmenting words into sounds, scaring the greedy pirates away from Letter Lagoon for good! Every Alpha-Mania Adventures book includes: An introduction to phonological awareness and tips to use the book to its maximum benefit An exciting story that will charm young audiences A Find the Hidden Objects phonics activity embedded in the illustrations Bonus Activities related to phonological awareness, phonics, and/or letter formation Easy-to-use guides on Letter Sounds and/or Letter Formation Join the Alpha-Maniacs on their fourth of five phonological pirate adventures with The Splitter Critter and the Greedy Pirates!
Alpha-Mania Adventures
Alpha-Mania Adventures is an innovative five-book series that ignites imagination and gives pre-reading children the foundation to become successful readers in the future. These exciting and colorful stories are the perfect tools to teach pre-reading skills through play. Storytime at home or in the classroom becomes fun and educational. Each adventure combines the heroic quests of five intrepid kids with phonological awareness and phonics, the first two components necessary to become a good reader. The Great Riddle Race (Book 5 of 5) practices sound manipulation. Sound manipulation involves deleting and/or substituting sounds with within words. For example, if you remove the /h/ sound from the word hook, and replace it with a /b/ sound, you get the word book. The story: In this book, the Alpha-Maniacs have each awoken to find a puzzling note. As always, they put their heads together and discover the clues fit together to form a mysterious riddle, one that requires them to manipulate the sounds within words. Led by the friendly Switch-a-Roo, the gang solves a series of riddles all over Letter Lagoon, leading to a reunion with some old friends, and an amazing discovery! Every Alpha-Mania Adventures book includes: An introduction to phonological awareness and tips to use the book to its maximum benefit An exciting story that will charm young audiences A Find the Hidden Objects phonics activity embedded in the illustrations Bonus Activities related to phonological awareness, phonics, and/or letter formation Easy-to-use guides on Letter Sounds and/or Letter Formation Join the Alpha-Maniacs on their fifth and final phonological pirate adventure with The Great Riddle Race!
Alpha-Mania Adventures
Alpha-Mania Adventures is an innovative set of children's storybooks that teach phonological awareness skills and phonics, the first two essential components in learning to read. Phonological awareness comes alive through the interactive and exciting pirate story! Practice a different skill in each book, then play the fun, multisensory activities in the back to reinforce the skill. A fun phonics activity asks children to hunt for letters and objects within the colorful illustrations. Captain Ray and the Rhyming Pirates practices rhyming. Rhyming words are words that have the same middle and end sounds. For example, bat rhymes with hat because they both end with the sounds /at/. Alex, Eddie, Izzy, Olly, and Umber are the Alpha-Maniacs, five adventurous friends who live in the magical Letter Lagoon. Out of the blue, a band of bumbling pirates sail ashore, seeking help with a treasure map they've found. The pirates speak only in rhyme, and they have no idea how to go about finding treasure. The clever kids jump at the chance to train the clumsy buccaneers in all aspects of being proper pirates, setting the stage for many exciting adventures to come. Every Alpha-Mania Adventures book includes: An introduction to phonological awareness and tips to use the book to its maximum benefit An exciting story that will charm young audiences A Find the Hidden Objects phonics activity embedded in the illustrations Bonus Activities related to phonological awareness, phonics, and/or letter formation Easy-to-use guides on Letter Sounds and/or Letter Formation Join the Alpha-Maniacs on their first of five phonological pirate adventures with Captain Ray and the Rhyming Pirates!
Alpha-Mania Adventures
Alpha-Mania Adventures is an innovative five-book series that ignites imagination and gives pre-reading children the foundation to become successful readers in the future. These exciting and colorful stories are the perfect tools to teach pre-reading skills through play. Storytime at home or in the classroom becomes fun and educational. Each adventure combines the heroic quests of five intrepid kids with phonological awareness and phonics, the first two components necessary to become a good reader. Slomo's Secret Treasure (Book 2 of 5) practices blending. Blending involves listening to a sequence of separate word parts or phonemes, and combining them to form a word. The story: In this book, the Alpha-Maniacs discover a mysterious treasure map on the shores of Letter Lagoon. As they follow the directions to find the hidden riches, they encounter a shadowy sloth who speaks vvvverrrry sssslllloooowly. The clever kids must use their blending skills to interpret the sloth's secretive speech and reveal the mystery behind the treasure. Every Alpha-Mania Adventures book includes: An introduction to phonological awareness and tips to use the book to its maximum benefit An exciting story that will charm young audiences A Find the Hidden Objects phonics activity embedded in the illustrations Bonus Activities related to phonological awareness, phonics, and/or letter formation Easy-to-use guides on Letter Sounds and/or Letter Formation Join the Alpha-Maniacs on their second of five phonological pirate adventures with Slomo's Secret Treasure!
Gulf Islands Alphabet
This gorgeous picture book is now available in paperback! Gulf Islands Alphabet flows from letter to letter, island to island, blending the charms, natural beauty, character and values of this unique corner of the world. The inviting language and compelling illustrations take children and adults alike on an island-hopping journey through the south-western corner of British Columbia, Canada. Delight as day dawns over the islands of DeCourcy, Discovery, and D'Arcy, or hike on over towards hide-away havens and heritage homesteads on isolated islets. Scan the ocean for orcas and octopi, oysters and otters while behind you raucous ravens raise a racket. The beautiful islands in the Salish Sea are explored in an enchanting manner and can be enjoyed whether you are in a cabin cradled in a cove, or on a boat that basks in the bay, a local or a visitor to this Pacific paradise.
Hello Kitty Sight Words 12-Book Reading Program (+CD/12冊合售)
ABC
Part of the bestselling TouchThinkLearn series! An alphabet touch book perfect for hands-on learning. To touch is to experience. To experience is to learn. The popular TouchThinkLearn series, with over 1,000,000 copies sold, combines scooped-out die-cuts with raised, shaped elements, designed to offer the youngest learners an irresistible opportunity to explore their universe in a hands-on, multisensory way. TouchThinkLearn: ABC, from acclaimed author Xavier Deneux, is an exquisitely designed chunky board book that invites little readers to explore the letters of the alphabet in a whole new way. Dynamic, tactile features make learning ABCs fun and engaging, and the sturdy, durable pages are a delight for curious toddlers to enjoy again and again. ALPHABET PICTURE BOOK: Engaging, simple, and straightforward, this ABC book has one defining difference: it's a work of art. Turn the thick pages to reveal mesmerizing artwork and inventive interactive elements. Among children's board books, it's a standout! SENSORY LEARNING FOR BABY: Sensory board books that engage little ones' hands and minds are ideal for helping babies and toddlers grasp early learning concepts. Incorporating textured alphabet elements along with unique cutouts and clever artwork helps preschoolers learn their letters at their own pace. INTERACTIVE BOOKS SERIES: TouchThinkLearn books include a range of topics, from colors, shapes, and opposites to numbers, animals, and feelings. Translating abstract thought into tangible knowledge, these groundbreaking books give early learning new dimension. Perfect for: Ideal for preschoolers Gift for baby shower, birthday, or festive season Fans of the TouchThinkLearn series, Bookscape Board Books, and Alphablocks books
Monster Phonics
This Step into Reading boxed set includes 12 full-color phonics readers starring Nickelodeon's Blaze and the Monster Machines. Each book features a specific phonics concept that will give boys and girls ages 3 to 7 the tools they need to begin reading on their own.
Star Wars Abc-3po
Experience the ABC's like never beforeWith galactic friends who are hardly a bore.From Akbar to Zeb, this nice little primerWill teach you and make you an excellent rhymer.So, Padawans, prepare, get ready, get setTo learn the ways of the Force--and the alphabet!
Curious George’s Abcs
Read from A to Z along with George in a condensed version of the clas-sic Curious George Learns the Alphabet.
Let’s Have a Picnic!
A unique summer-themed board book with bright, fluorescent picnic images! Join two children as they have a fun day having a picnic! They spread out their tablecloth and colorful food, fly kites, smell flowers, play on the swings, and much more! And when it's nighttime, they look up at the stars and enjoy the fireworks. The scenes are accompanied by simple, descriptive phrases on each page. With bright, fluorescent colors, this book is sure to catch children's and parents' eyes!
A, E, I, O and U On Letter Lake
In this story the letters a, e, i, o, and u, paddle a canoe on Letter Lake. Their fun is interrupted by shouting from shore. As they turn toward the shore to see what is wrong, they lose their paddles when letter I stands up and rocks the canoe. When they discover that the other letters are panicked because they cannot make any words without the vowels, letter Y comes to the rescue.
A Is for Acorn
This alphabet board book welcomes youngsters of all cultures into the abundant world of Native California.Beautiful illustrations of animals, plants, and cultural objects show off the spectacular diversity of California's indigenous cultures and environments. Sturdy enough to withstand any toddler's grasp, A Is for Acorn is a playful, loving introduction to California's oldest and most abiding sense of itself.
The Alphabet Soup
The alphabet soup is much too hot! Daddy thinks of a learning game to help Caillou wait for it to cool off. This book is both fun and educational, teaching little ones the alphabet, as they learn along with Caillou. Inspired by the world of Caillou, this alphabet book: - presents all the letters of the alphabet - illustrates the letters with more than 100 words - engages the child in a game of alphabet soup, an entertaining activity that enhances learning.
Paw Patrol Phonics Box Set (PAW Patrol) (Step into Reading)汪汪隊立大功
This Step into Reading boxed set includes 12 full-color phonics readers featuring the pups of Nickelodeon's PAW Patrol! Each book features a specific phonics concept that will give boys and girls ages 3 to 7 the tools they need to begin reading on their own.
Amelia Bedelia's First Day of School
Amelia Bedelia goes to school and mixes up just about everything in this bright and funny picture book about the childhood of the iconic character.In the first book in the nationally bestselling series about the childhood of America's favorite literal-minded housekeeper, Amelia Bedelia is sure that she will absolutely love school--after all, what's not to love?But after hopping on the bus "just like a bunny" (hurry up, sweetie!), confusing her name tag with a game (we are not playing tag), and gluing herself to her seat (oh, dear), Amelia Bedelia discovers that what she takes for granted is not always the way the world works. Still, friendships are formed, lessons are learned, and projects are completed, and through it all Amelia Bedelia's teacher, Mrs. Edwards, offers gentle guidance and an open heart.The Amelia Bedelia books have sold more than 35 million copies!
The Zealous Zebecs from the Midnight Ocean Zenith
Because ZEBECS is a shared experience, it appeals to both children and the adults. Author's web site will have resources for parents and a resource blog. Children will be able to ask questions, engage and become friends with their favorite characters. Learning App will be available to continue the Zebec journey. Facebook/Interest parent and teacher resources/learning plans
Uh-Oh!
A charming summer story that's just right for toddlers, from the team behind the critically acclaimed picture book Mine! What does a toddler say when she drops her sunglasses in the sand? "Uh-Oh!" What does she say when a seagull lands on her sandcastle? "Uh-Oh!" What does she say when she finds a crab in her pail? "Uh-Oh!" And what does she say when a BIG wave is coming? That's the biggest "Uh-Oh!" of all! This nearly wordless story of toddler adventure perfectly captures the dynamics between the youngest friends and the sheer pleasure of that favorite toddler word: Uh-Oh!
Hop on Pop
Introduce children to Dr. Seuss's wonderfully witty wordplay with this classic rhyming picture book, known as "the simplest Seuss for youngest use." This board book edition features abridged text and a larger trim size, perfect for babies and toddlers!HOPPOPWe like to hop.We like to hopon top of Pop. See Red and Ned and Ted and Ed in a bed. And giggle as Pat sits on a hat and on a cat and on a bat...but a cactus? Pat must NOT sit on that! Full of short, simple words and silly rhymes, the rollicking rhythm of Hop on Pop will keep children of all ages entertained throughout. Big Bright and Early Board Books are super sturdy, simplified board book editions of classic Bright and Early and Beginner Books, available in a bigger size for smaller hands!
Babies Love First Words
Introduce your baby or toddler to ten first words, including dog, ball, bug, cat, and more in this adorable lift-a-flap board book. Simple sentences reinforce future language structure while grasping and lifting the sturdy flaps helps develop fine motor skills. Lift the flap on each page of the book to discover cute surprises, allowing kids to practice fine motor skills and stay engaged throughout the story. A perfect first book!Explore more lift-the-flap board books and the peek-a-flap board books for babies and toddlers from Cottage Door Press!6 perfectly-sized, sturdy flaps are extra strong so babies and toddlers can open and close, over and over again.Chunky board books for babies have durable pages and flaps designed to withstand traditional wear and tear.Bright, cheerful illustrations in these sensory lift-a-flap books keep little kids entertained and engaged.Interactive elements encourage sensory exploration and help support the development of fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination in developing children.Perfect first book for your little one or any early reader you know!Presente a su beb矇 o ni簽o peque簽o diez primeras palabras, incluyendo perro, pelota, bicho, gato y m獺s en este adorable libro de cart籀n con solapas que se levantan. Las frases sencillas refuerzan la futura estructura del lenguaje, mientras que agarrar y levantar las resistentes solapas ayuda a desarrollar las habilidades motrices finas. Levanta la solapa de cada p獺gina del libro para descubrir lindas sorpresas, lo que permite a los ni簽os practicar la motricidad fina y permanecer atentos durante toda el cuento. Un primer libro perfecto.Descubra m獺s libros de cart籀n con solapas levantables y libros de cart籀n con solapas para beb矇s y ni簽os peque簽os de Cottage Door Press.6 solapas duraderas y de tama簽o perfecto para que los beb矇s y ni簽os peque簽os puedan abrirlas y cerrarlas una y otra vez.Los gruesos libros de cart籀n para beb矇s tienen p獺ginas y solapas duraderas dise簽adas para resistir el desgaste tradicional.Las alegres y brillantes ilustraciones de estos libros sensoriales con solapas elevables mantienen a los ni簽os entretenidos y atentos.Los elementos interactivos fomentan la exploraci籀n sensorial y ayudan al desarrollo de las habilidades motrices finas y la coordinaci籀n mano-ojo de los ni簽os en desarrollo.El primer libro perfecto para tu peque簽o o para cualquier lector principiante que conozcas.Praise for our Small Board Lift-a-Flap "The flaps are the sturdiest in the business and will likely survive vigorous play and exploration."―Kirkus Reviews, PBS Kids Fish!Spanish Language Edition
Waiting Is Not Easy!
Mo Willems, award-winning, New York Times best-selling creator of The Pigeon, Knuffle Bunny, and Unlimited Squirrels, presents best friends Elephant Gerald and Piggie. Gerald is careful. Piggie is not.Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can.Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to. Gerald and Piggie are best friends. In Waiting Is Not Easy!, Piggie has a surprise for Gerald, but he is going to have to wait for it. And Wait. And wait some more... Read all of Elephant Gerald and Piggie's adventures!- Today I Will Fly!- My Friend is Sad- I Am Invited to a Party!- There is a Bird on Your Head!- I Love My New Toy!- I Will Surprise My Friend!- Are You Ready to Play Outside?- Watch Me Throw the Ball!- Elephants Cannot Dance!- Pigs Make Me Sneeze!- I Am Going!- Can I Play Too?- We Are in a Book!- I Broke My Trunk!- Should I Share My Ice Cream?- Let's Go for a Drive!- Happy Pig Day!- Listen to My Trumpet!- A Big Guy Took My Ball!- I'm a Frog!- My New Friend is So Fun!- Waiting is Not Easy!- I Will Take a Nap!- I Really Like Slop!- The Thank You Book
Trucktown Treasury
Like the New York Times bestselling Smash! Crash! and Truckery Rhymes, this truck-tastic alphabet adventure is full of creativity, fun, and truck-loving action! Honk if you love trucks--and get ready to play with your As, Bs, and construction Cs! This rollicking, boisterous, bold, concept picture book features your favorite Trucktown friends as they race around town, pointing out quirky items and actions that incorporate all the letters of the alphabet. Rev your engines and get ready for rowdy fun from A to Z!
Corduroy
NATIONAL BESTSELLER - The treasured childhood classic that tells the heartwarming story of a little bear and a little girl finding the friend they have always wanted in each other. This board book edition is perfect for baby showers, baby gifts, birthdays, and holidays!Corduroy lives in the toy department of a big store. Day after day he waits with all the other animals and dolls for somebody to come along and take him home. Yet as soon as Lisa sees him, she knows that he's the bear for her. Her mother, though, thinks he's a little shopworn--he's even missing a button! Still, Corduroy knows that with a bit of work he can tidy himself up and be just the bear for Lisa. Recognizable by his namesake green corduroy overalls, Corduroy and his misadventures in the search for his button have entertained and endeared generations of readers. Complete with sturdy board pages for curious hands and minds, this timeless edition of Corduroy's story continues to appeal to children today as it has for decades, ensuring his place in everyone's heart for years to come.
Once upon an Alphabet
Perfect for gift-giving, here isTHE alphabet book to top all others, an over-sized work of brilliance from the illustrator of the #1 New York Times bestselling The Day the Crayons Quit! If words make up the stories and letters make up the words, then stories are made up of letters. In this menagerie we have stories made of words, made FOR all the letters. The most inventive and irresistible book of the year spans a mere 26 letters (don't they all!) and 112 pages. From an Astronaut who's afraid of heights, to a Bridge that ends up burned between friends, to a Cup stuck in a cupboard and longing for freedom, Once Upon an Alphabet is a creative tour de force from A through Z. Slyly funny in a way kids can't resist, and gorgeously illustrated in a way readers of all ages will pour over, this series of interconnected stories and characters explores the alphabet in a way that will forever raise the bar. In Once Upon an Alphabet, #1 New York Times bestseller Oliver Jeffers has created a stunning collection of words and artwork that is a story book, alphabet book, and gorgeously designed art book all in one. 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! A New York Times Bestseller! * "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
Alphabet Anatomy
Alphabet knowledge is the #1 predictor of a child's ability to attain reading proficiency. Alphabet knowledge is knowing the four fundamental letter components: letter name, shape, sound, and print formation. Alphabet Anatomy makes this crucial skill easy, fun, and stress-free! Our lovable letters are playfully personified with an innovative rhyme and illustration based on their unique graphic features. When reciting the rhymes, children seamlessly gain an auditory and visual picture of each letter's name, sound, shape, and print formation.Plus, children gain ALL the benefits that rhyming has always provided: ** Phonemic Awareness.** Memory and Cognitive Development** Language Development** Social and Emotional Development** Vocabulary BuildingAlphabet Anatomy Meet the Capital Letters has a total of 26 alphabet rhymes that will help your child easily master alphabet knowledge in a PLAYFUL way. Use the rhymes to facilitate alphabet knowledge for preschoolers and as an educational tool through early school years to help teach more structured phonics and handwriting skills. Each letter illustration also paves the way for lots of imaginative stories to be told by children, parents, and teachers.This is a must-have educational tool for all preschool and kindergarten bookshelves.
The Super Chef Contest
My cousin Trap was entering the Super Chef Contest, which determines the best cook on Mouse Island -- and he was bringing me along as an assistant! Slimy Swiss cheese, I don't know the first thing about cooking fancy dishes . . . and I didn't think Trap did, either. I was in for an appetizing adventure!
The Book With No Pictures
A #1 New York Times bestseller, this innovative and wildly funny read-aloud by award-winning humorist/actor B.J. Novak will turn any reader into a comedian--a perfect gift for any special occasion! You might think a book with no pictures seems boring and serious. Except . . . here's how books work. Everything written on the page has to be said by the person reading it aloud. Even if the words say . . . BLORK. Or BLUURF. Even if the words are a preposterous song about eating ants for breakfast, or just a list of astonishingly goofy sounds like BLAGGITY BLAGGITY and GLIBBITY GLOBBITY. Cleverly irreverent and irresistibly silly, The Book with No Pictures is one that kids will beg to hear again and again. (And parents will be happy to oblige.)
The Royal Ranger
From #1 New York Times bestselling author John Flanagan comes the story that brings the Ranger's Apprentice series full-circle and ushers in a brand new arc starring Maddie, the Royal Ranger! Will Treaty has come a long way from the small boy with dreams of knighthood. Life had other plans for him, and as an apprentice Ranger under Halt, he grew into a legend--the finest Ranger the kingdom has ever known. Yet Will is facing a tragic battle that has left him grim and alone. To add to his problems, the time has come to take on an apprentice of his own, and it's the last person he ever would have expected: Princess Madelyn, the daughter of Princess Cassandra. Will has to win the trust and respect of his difficult new companion--a task that at times seems almost impossible. John Flanagan returns to conclude the series that has conquered millions of readers worldwide with this pulse-pounding adventure that brings one era to a close, ushers in the next, starting the series anew starring Maddie, the Royal Ranger. For fans of Tolkien, Redwall, Game of Thrones, and T.H. White, Ranger's Apprentice delivers fantasy-adventure thrills with real-world historical details. *previously published as Ranger's Apprentice 12: The Royal Ranger* Praise for John Flanagan: "The last few years have seen the publication of many fantasies, but few have the appeal of this original story." --Booklist, starred review, on The Ruins of Gorlan "Fans of the series will eagerly devour this one and wait impatiently for the next . . . A sure bet for fantasy fans." --School Library Journal "Flanagan's deft character portrayals and well-paced story will engage readers, and the ending will leave them clamoring for the next volume." --Booklist, on The Icebound Land
A Radiant Sky
Perfect for fans of Lauren Kate's Fallen series and Becca Fitzpatrick's Hush, Hush saga, this darkly romantic story that began with A Beautiful Dark and gathered intensity in A Fractured Light comes to a thrilling conclusion in A Radiant Sky.Since the night of her seventeenth birthday, Skye has been torn between two opposites: light and dark, the Order and the Rebellion, Devin and Asher. But in a shocking decision, she chose neither. With the help of her friends, Skye now forges her own path, setting out to gather an uprising of Rogues. These half-angels may be the key to maintaining the balance. But completing the mission is more difficult--and dangerous--than she could have imagined. And it comes at a cost: her greatest love may now be a lethal enemy. Because it's not just the Order that sees her as a threat. The Rebellion does, too. Dark days lie ahead, and if Skye is to survive, she'll need to rely on her extraordinary powers and the strength of her will. Because she has a future--and a love--that's worth fighting for.
Sweet Child of Mine
An endearing and enduring story of love from bestselling author and illustrator Caroline Jayne Church!I love you in the crisp white snow that quietly fills the sky, I love you in the stormy air when strong dark clouds pass by.Caroline Jayne Church returns with an emotional story that proves no matter how much things in life change, one thing lasts forever: a parent's love.With Caroline's signature art style and heartwarming rhymes, SWEET CHILD OF MINE is destined to stand the test of time.
What's in My Truck?
Discover all the things these trucks can carry in this board book with tons of lift-the-flaps! This board book not only features different trucks making deliveries to different places, it's also chock-full of flaps! Toddlers and preschoolers love playing with cars and trucks, but now they can actually peek inside these fun trucks and see what's inside, from food and livestock to where the driver sleeps on overnight drives! The engaging text is informative, interactive, and fun!
Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site Sound Book
Discover the interactive fun of reading and listening to a sleepy construction site: The #1 New York Times bestselling team behind Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site returns with the sounds of a construction site as it powers down and says goodnight! With irresistible artwork by bestselling illustrator Tom Lichtenheld and sweet, rhyming text, this construction book for kids will have truck lovers of all ages begging for more. - Lightly abridged and revised from the original text, this playful board book includes a sound bar with 5 sounds--crunch, vroom, beep, yawn, snore--that bring interactive fun to the setting of the hit picture book- Dreamy illustrations take young readers around a construction site to complete the experience of sights and sounds- Sherri Duskey Rinker created this goodnight story in hopes of happier bedtimes and sweet dreams for all. Tom Lichtenheld is the author and illustrator of many New York Times bestselling books for young readers "Lichtenheld's detailed and textured illustrations, rendered in wax oil pastels on vellum paper, perfectly complement the fun, rhyming text, cleverly personifying each truck with expressive eyes and amusing details." -- School Library Journal Fans of Steam Train, Dream Train and Duck! Rabbit! will also enjoy adding Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site Sound Book to their bedtime story collection. - Great family and classroom read-aloud book- Books for kids ages 5-6 - Books for early and emergent readers
Oh, the Thinks You Can Think!
The possibilities are endless in the board edition of this classic Dr. Seuss Beginner Book. Young readers will delight in this Oh, the Thinks You Can Think! which celebrates the imagination and encourages young readers to think . . . about thinking! "Think left and think right and think low and think high. Oh, the Thinks you can think up if only you try." Big Bright and Early Board Books are super sturdy, simplified board book editions of classic Bright and Early and Beginner Books, available in a bigger size for smaller hands!
B Is for Box - The Happy Little Yellow Box
First opposites, now the alphabet! David A. Carter's Happy Little Yellow Box is back in this highly interactive exploration of A to Z, with flaps, pull-tabs, and pop-ups galore! The alphabet has never been more fun! In this highly interactive novelty book, David A. Carter's Happy Little Yellow Box peeks in and out of the alphabet, hides under flaps, goes up and down, and more! From a crawling caterpillar, to a meteor flying over the moon, to a wintertime wink, this book teaches the alphabet using a delightful smiling character and engaging elements such as pull-tabs, pop-ups and other moving parts. As Publishers Weekly said in a starred review of The Happy Little Yellow Box, "readers' smiles will match that of the box in this winning blend of minimalism, movement, and personality."
