Fishes in the Ocean
Fishes in the Ocean (written by Richard Thompson and Maggee Spicer, with illustrations by Barbara Hartmann) is a Level One First Flight Reader for the very young emergent reader.From first thing in the morning to the last kiss goodnight, this is a playful counting book that follows three children through their day of play. The rhythmic text makes this the perfect choice for parents to read aloud.
Is That an Egg-Carton?
An empty egg carton is just the start of an adventure! Three curious friends find one and decide to fill it with eggs, counting from one to twelve as they go. But the best part? They cook the eggs together and share a yummy breakfast! Is it an Egg Carton? is a visually engaging and educational book that introduces young children to numbers, cooking, and the fun of sharing. Get ready to count, cook, and celebrate a delicious breakfast with friends!At Picoʼs Friends, we are passionate about creating imaginative and inspiring stories for kids. Our books are designed to spark creativity and curiosity, nurturing a love for reading from an early age. We believe in the power of storytelling to shape young minds and create lifelong readers.We are on a mission to create a world where every child has access to quality, diverse, and inclusive reading materials. We value creativity, imagination, and the power of storytelling to inspire and educate young minds. Our commitment to excellence drives us to produce engaging and meaningful content that fosters a lifelong love for reading in children."Early Learning Friendly Illustrations Ages 1-3""Bedtime Stories Rhythmic Text Suitable for Toddlers""Educational Picture Book Shapes, Colors & Numbers for Toddlers""Bright Pictures 1-3 Years Old""First Words and Colours Toddler Gift""Animals & Nature Simple Text Toddler-Friendly Illustrations""Interactive Toddler Book""Mommy and Me Fun & Educational For Little Learners""Celebrating Diversity Inclusive Stories Toddler Picture Book""Learn and Play Easy-to-Read Perfect for Toddlers"
Timmy’s Lucky Find
Timmy's adventure begins in the mysterious woods outside their town, where he and his friend stumble upon a forgotten clubhouse hidden in the forest. Eager to explore, the boys discover the clubhouse holds a surprising secret.Join Timmy on this heartwarming journey of discovery, kindness, and adventure in this thrilling but touching story of friendship and doing the right thing.
4 Seasons Books for Kids
Children tell you the story in this collection of popular picture books about the seasons (bound in one volume): WINTER - Polar Bear Bowler: A Story Without WordsSPRING - Butterfly Blink: A Book Without WordsSUMMER - Gopher Golf: A Wordless Picture BookAUTUMN - Big Black Seed: A Book with No Words Fall in love with these funny educational stories on sharing, fairness, and taking turns. Find the animals, identify sports and seasons, discover hidden pictures and online SECRETS that keep kids entertained and curious! Build young minds today! Kids' vocabulary blooms as they describe events. Older students can write what they see in the pictures (zero words for beginning readers ages 1 - 6, Pre-K - 1st grade/ESL). It's low stimulation for autistic children. Bedtime peace. Don't miss this educational children's book collection by best-selling author and college media instructor Karl Beckstrand (Crumbs on the Stairs: Migas en las escaleras). Check out his 60 multi-nation books. Art by Beckstrand, Jordan C. Brun, and Ash Rowan Nuccitelli Sanborn. Get bonus ebooks, free classroom lesson plans-plus online SECRETS: KidsWorldBooks (worldwide rights (c) May 2025), libraries, and wordless book distributors. LOOK inside! 110 pages, nature and characters of color. Explore these clever infant/baby books about the four seasons (8"x10" hard/soft/ebook, school/homeschool, Fountas & Pinnell GRA: A, DRA: 1). No AI. No CRT, gender, or orientation spiel-just multicultural fun! BR-220; YNNL, YFP, CFC, 5AX. JUV009100, JUV043000, JUV033050, JUV0039220, JUV009080, JUV0033230, JUV033190, JUV0029010, JUV0039200, Hard ISBN: 978-1951599348, soft ISBN: 978-1951599317 (eISBN: )
Today at School
Award-winning author Jessica Young and New York Times bestselling illustrator Renee Kurilla crafted a heartwarming story about the first day of school, told from the perspective of three timely characters: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow. Yesterday and Tomorrow do everything together. Now that the first day of school is here, Yesterday and Tomorrow are unsure about what the day will bring! Until sure enough they discover the power of living in the present with the help of their new friend, Today. From the New York Times bestselling illustrator of Just Because, here is a gentle and uplifting picture book for anyone facing a new experience.
Everything in the Universe is either a potato or not a potato
Everything in the Universe is Either a Potato or Not a Potato is a laugh-out-loud picture book that uses the scientific method (kind of) to divide the universe's objects into two very important categories: potato and not a potato. This 32-page full-colour book introduces kids to critical thinking and silly logic in the most spud-tacular way possible.
Petey and the Tiny Troll
Teach Emotional Control to Children through a Magical Story!Petey is a good boy who plays quietly in his home - but even the best kids can feel really, really mad sometimes! When a mischievous tiny troll in blue boots appears and starts causing trouble, Petey's anger explodes into tantrums that leave him feeling confused and upset.Will Petey learn to recognize his big emotions? Can he discover the secret to taming the troublesome troll that represents his temper?Accompanied by charming illustrations, this heartwarming picture book imparts a timeless lesson about managing overwhelming feelings and the uplifting power of emotional self-regulation. This engaging journey will be a cherished bedtime read for kids aged 3 to 7 and up.From Petey and the Tiny Troll: "We all have a small angry troll that's inside. Sometimes we can't calm him or tell him to hide. He creeps out and takes over, and then he has the say! But, I promise, it does not have to be that way."Values-based Stories Teaching calmness toddler books are essential but challenging. We can say "calm down" repeatedly, but until these values come to life for the child, emotional regulation lessons rarely sink in. This thoughtful big feelings toddler storybook uses storytelling to create an unforgettable experience that helps kids understand their emotions on a deeper level.Perfect for parents searching for books about toddler patience and calming down toddler emotions, this toddler emotional coping story provides practical tools for managing frustration. When young children struggle with books for angry preschoolers that don't connect, Petey's adventures offer relatable scenarios and simple solutions.This stories for preschool calm down collection standout teaches children that, no matter how upset they feel, they have the power within themselves to take deep breaths, count down from five, and transform their anger into patience and joy!Note: Comes with an interactive counting game at the end of the book to help children practice their calming countdown skills! An ideal addition to any library of toddler anger tools in stories that parents and educators use to help children recognize and manage their emotions in healthy ways!
Playing in Puddles
Playing in Puddles captures the untainted joy of playing in puddles. Join Xavier and Zane as they JUMP, PLONK, SPLASH in puddles.It's time to wriggle into your raincoat, tug on your boots, and head outdoors. A playful, heartwarming, and visually appealing story, explore how making your own fun and imaginative play can bring you joy and friendship through sharing an experience together.
Look Baby! Collection (Boxed Set)
This adorable four-book boxed set of photographic board books from the popular Look Baby! series by Margaret Miller is perfect for little ones who are discovering concepts like food, colors, and play! An accessible approach to first concepts joins forces with the fascination babies have for their fellow babies in this collection. Look at classic expressions like smiles, pouts, and wrinkled noses. See a rainbow of baby's favorite things, and watch bright-eyed babies chow down on their snacks. Then, babies use silly things as headwear, from a firefighter helmet to a rubber ducky! Packed with bright photographs and simple text, these books are sure to catch and hold the attention of any curious child. This darling board book boxed set includes: Baby Faces I Love Colors Baby Food What's On My Head?
Touch and Trace: 1, 2, 3 Count with Me
Little ones will delight in learning to count alongside familiar nursery rhymes in this adorable board book filled with traceable elements for each number! Perfectly sized for little hands, this innovative numbers book allows young children to touch and trace the cutout shapes for each number up to 10 as they practice tracing in preparation for writing. The interactive tracing elements will help children learn how to create the shapes of the numbers, as well as develop their hand-eye coordination. This companion title to Touch and Trace: ABC Learn with Me features excerpts from ten familiar number-themed nursery rhymes such as One, Two, Buckle My Shoe, Three Little Kittens, Five Little Speckled Frogs, and more. With sweet, playful illustrations, fun nursery rhymes references to the numbers, and interactive tracing elements for numbers 1 to 10, this sturdy board book is a perfect tool for teaching toddlers their 1, 2, 3s!
Enchanted Beach
In her first picture book, a renowned novelist weaves a gentle environmental message into a lyrical ode to family life at the seaside through the changing seasons. It's stormy and the beach is whipped. Ridged and raked, the dune's a cliff. Swept and battered, littered, cluttered. Calm descends; we're left with gifts. Camping on the beach in summer, flying kites in autumn, combing storm-whipped sands in winter, treasure hunts in spring--here is a magnificent tribute to life by the ocean throughout the year. In a joyful story charting a family's adventures and celebrations--from New Year's to birthdays--Esther Freud's poetic text melds with Emma Chinnery's sprightly, atmospheric illustrations to captivate little ocean lovers and budding conservationists.
This Is My World
Welcome your baby to the world with this high-contrast touch-and-feel board book created to support newborn vision, delight curious hands, and spark joyful moments from day one. The perfect first baby book for ages 0-1, This Is My World blends black-and-white illustrations with interactive elements to encourage early development and bonding. Built to grow with your baby, it also features vibrant color to support evolving eyesight. Inside, babies will find: A mirror for early facial recognition Fuzzy textures and soft fabric flaps for hands-on discovery Shimmering holographic foil for visual interest Gentle rhyming text to soothe and connect Brief, lyrical text of just fourteen lines guides caregivers through each page: This is the moon that brightly shines. This is us. I am yours, and you are mine. With thoughtful design and meaningful moments on every page, this sensory-rich book invites babies and caregivers to connect, explore, and celebrate the beauty of their shared world.
Kindness Sparkles
Join Belle the bear cub as she spreads kindness throughout the forest. Press the squishy light to see her kindness sparkle in this sweet interactive storybook.
LineKid’s 123s
Explore numbers through the lens of an Electrical Linemen. (The people who work on the powerlines) This fun book, written in rhyme, shows multiple ways to represent each number. The theme of the book is based off of the life of an electrical journeyman lineman. While exploring numbers, the reader will also learn different aspects of a lineworker's job. Learn and explore with book number two of the LineKid's series.
Moneywise Mabel and the Magic of Giving
Moneywise Mabel and the Magic of Giving is a heartwarming story about Mabel, a young girl who works hard to save up enough money to buy her dream doll, Precious Princess Pearl. When Mabel finally gets the doll, she encounters a moment that makes her question the true value of her prized possession. After meeting a little girl who can't afford a toy of her own, Mabel discovers the magic of giving. Through this beautiful journey, Mabel learns that sometimes the greatest gifts are the ones we share. A perfect story for young readers, Moneywise Mabel and the Magic of Giving teaches the importance of generosity, kindness, and how understanding the value of money can help us make thoughtful decisions about giving.
Moneywise Mabel and the Magic of Giving
Moneywise Mabel and the Magic of Giving is a heartwarming story about Mabel, a young girl who works hard to save up enough money to buy her dream doll, Precious Princess Pearl. When Mabel finally gets the doll, she encounters a moment that makes her question the true value of her prized possession. After meeting a little girl who can't afford a toy of her own, Mabel discovers the magic of giving. Through this beautiful journey, Mabel learns that sometimes the greatest gifts are the ones we share. A perfect story for young readers, Moneywise Mabel and the Magic of Giving teaches the importance of generosity, kindness, and how understanding the value of money can help us make thoughtful decisions about giving.
Rj and the Ticking Clock
A boy races against the clock to make Father's Day cards for his two dads RJ is panicking! His teacher has given the class 30 minutes to finish their Father's Day cards. RJ has done the math, and he knows he won't have enough time to make two perfect cards for his two perfect dads. Time ticks by, and while the other kids have no trouble finishing their cards, the more RJ tries to focus and get the job done, the more overwhelmed and distracted he feels. RJ manages to finish one card, and just when he decides that this will have to do, his teacher and classmates surprise him. They used their extra time to create a second card for him. So, when his dads pick him up at the end of the day, RJ greets them joyfully and gives each of them their own handmade card. Charming illustrations bring a common craft-making scenario to life in this story that touches on anxiety, time management, and perfectionism in a relatable way.
Squish and Snugg Helpful Koala
Little Koala loves to play with toys, eat snacks, and take naps... but she doesn't like helping out when it's time to tidy up!Join the Australian animals at forest school as Koala learns the importance of helping her friends.Complete with a super-soft fur cover and embroidered details, this sweet book doubles up as a comforting plush toy for little ones to snuggle, squish, and squeeze.
Dudley’s New School
Dudley has begun at a new school. Each year when school starts we need to welcome the new students. Dudley helps us all learn the way.Great books for encouraging education and making school fun! Always welcome the new person in class, and use kindness even if your friends aren't willing. Remember, if everyone is having a good time-there could be bullying. You can be brave and use your kindness skills to make a difference. Just say, "No, this isn't knind." Dudley and Friends is a series about a farm dog named Dudley who learns about some of the very same subjects children are taught in school. In the first book, Friends Count, Dudley meets some new friends who help him learn to count and get excited about school. Starting in the second book, Ms. Annabelle, the alpaca, teaches class in the barn to Dudley and other young animals on the farm. In each book they learn something new, with prose that is delivered in fun, light-hearted rhymes to make these educational topics engaging and memorable. The series teaches about the different parts of speech, such as nouns and verbs, giving young readers a head start in the world of grammar. Age Level: 4 - 9/Preschool - 2nd Grade
By the Sycamore Tree
By the Sycamore Tree is a sweet story in verse about all the changes that happen to and around a tree through the seasons. As each season comes and goes we see the changes that occur to the plants and trees, the birds and animals and even the people who live nearby.
Miko Learns to Be Brave
Miko the monkey is afraid to try new food. But with the help of his feeding therapist, he quickly learns that there are fun ways to make trying new foods a little easier! When he can focus on things like shapes, textures, and colors, he discovers that he is braver than he thought. Hooray for Miko!The Miko Feeding Therapy series was created by feeding therapists, Taylor Thomas and Andrea Scida of the Pediatric Feeding Institute of Florida to help their patients overcome their feeding-related fears. They worked with artist Patrick Laurent to create the Miko character and his colorful world to develop books that inspire, entertain, and support children and parents alike.
Fun Foods Counting Book
Bananas dancing and chicken legs jumping rope! Those are just two of the silly things you will find when reading Fun Foods Counting Book. Adults and children alike will have fun reading this book, and it's a great way to help any child learn to count.
Ten At A Time
Learning times tables can be tough. But using Ten at a Time, parents and teachers can make it fun! Playful rhyming and vibrant illustrations guide children through a short story about a monster claw salon, and there are ten monsters who all want their claws painted differently! Readers need to count pairs of hands on the monsters, figure out how many there are, make them disappear from the salon. They will then count the claws on their feet, without even seeing them! By the end of its 16 pages, the child has unwittingly practised the foundations of their ten times tables. They might even want to try it again! The end of the book contains a step-by-step guide and resources that can be cut out and used to make the experience even more interactive for children. Created by a primary school teacher with decades of experience helping children learn multiplication, this book is perfect for: - Parents and teachers alike- Ages 2-7- A variety of learning styles and abilities, with a dyslexia friendly font to support inclusive learning Over time, the book not only introduces, but solidifies the child's understanding of multiplication. With practise, they'll be reciting their ten times tables without a second thought!
Wake Up, Spring!
Wake Up, Spring! - An Interactive Springtime Book for Toddlers and Preschoolers (Ages 3-5) Perfect for fans of children's nature books, children's science & nature books, and educational seasonal stories, Wake Up, Spring! introduces young readers to the joyful changes that come with spring. With poetic rhymes and charming watercolor illustrations, this book gently teaches about plants, animals, weather, and the wonders of the environment.Whether you're looking for children's flower & plant books, gardening books for kids, or inspiring reads about the natural world, this springtime adventure is sure to delight toddlers and preschoolers ages 3-5.From buzzing bees and blooming flowers to chirping birds and growing gardens, each page invites little ones to observe, imagine, and connect with the season around them.���� Why kids (and parents) love this book: ✅ Sparks curiosity and early learning in earth sciences and nature ✅ Encourages observation of seasonal changes and environmental awareness ✅ Gentle rhyming text and soft, engaging illustrations ✅ Great for families who enjoy children's poetry, weather books, and eco-themed stories ✅ A valuable addition to preschool classrooms and nature-based education
I’m a Kid with a Mortgage!
Meet Vinita! She's a shy girl who learns how to spend, save, budget, and invest money at school. Why do these activities interest her so much? Because every student in her class has a mortgage! Readers will enjoy following Vinita and her classmates' funny antics and financial ventures.They'll also find out how Vinita discovers and embraces who she is-flaws and all! Introducing kids to financial literacy is known to be important for their success in life. This book presents a range of financial literacy skills that young students, their parents, and their teachers can explore.Without a doubt, I'm a Kid with a Mortgage! is a fun and informative adventure not to be missed!
Yum, 2, 3! (a Hello!lucky Know & Grow Book)
Yum, Two, Three! is a fun rhyming concept board book all about counting from the superstar creators of My Mom Is Magical! and My Dad Is Amazing! Do you want one scoop of ice cream? Or two? Or . . . maybe three or four? Let's ask for more! In this tasty trip to the ice cream parlor, the youngest readers will enjoy learning to count as another scoop of delicious ice cream gets piled onto a cone. How many scoops can you put on your cone? Well, ten of course--which is revealed in a fun gatefold featuring a giraffe's ten-scoop cone! Sabrina and Eunice Moyle--also known as Hello!Lucky--lend their vibrant illustrations and pun-derful voice to this delicious rhyming board book, the first in a brand-new concept series for preschoolers. Future concepts will include shapes, colors, and opposites.
Ten Little Tractors
Count along with Ten Little Tractors and watch as they disappear!Ten little tractors in the bright sunshine, along comes a cow and then there are...nine! Learning to count has never been more fun. This unique board book counts from ten little tractors all the way down to one with adorable illustrations. With each page, one more tractor disappears. To demonstrate this concept, this book uses tactile tractor buttons to help children count how many little tractors are left as the story progresses. Follow along with the easy rhythm and rhymes of this story and let your child touch the colorful, built-in toys for a creative, hands-on approach to counting. Start young ones on a lifetime of loving reading and learning with Ten Little Tractors.
Anna's Seasons
Discover the Magic of Numbers Through the Changing Seasons with Anna's Seasons!Step into the delightful world of Anna's Seasons, where every stroll through the outdoors is an invitation to count, explore, and wonder. This beautifully illustrated early learner number book follows a cheerful young girl named Anna as she journeys through the four seasons-Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall-finding joy in nature's ever-changing rhythm.Each season introduces its own special number story: from 1 bare tree standing in the snow-covered quiet of winter, to 9 fluttering butterflies dancing in the golden summer sun. Along the way, Anna meets friendly animals, watches blossoms bloom and leaves fall, and discovers how numbers are all around her-woven into the beauty of the natural world.Designed especially for preschoolers and kindergartners, Anna's Seasons gently guides children through number recognition and counting from 1 to 9. With cozy, heartwarming illustrations and playful seasonal details on every page, this book is perfect for reading aloud, classroom use, or quiet moments of discovery at home.Whether it's a snowflake on her mitten or a bird perched in a blooming tree, Anna helps young readers find the magic in everyday moments-and the numbers that bring them to life.A celebration of nature, learning, and wonder-Anna's Seasons makes every day a perfect day to count.
Max Entropy & The Avalanche
Max Entropy & the Avalanche is a cautionary-but joyful-tale of statistics, chaos, and real-world risk. Perfect for curious kids, contrarians, parents who are bored of basic bedtime stories, and anyone who's ever wondered what happens when the world doesn't follow the model, this rhyming little book belongs on every bookshelf.Meet Max Entropy, a boy who knows that the world is full of surprises-and that reality doesn't always match our predictions. When his friend Predict Shaun insists a snow day is coming (because his model says so), Max looks out the window and sees something very different: Sunshine... and danger on the peaks. As an avalanche threatens their town, Max's resilience and quick thinking save the day, showing that real-world risk is about more than just statistics and forecasts.Why You'll Love Max Entropy & the Avalanche: Teaches Critical Thinking: Inspired by the ideas of Nassim Taleb, this story introduces children to the limits of prediction, the importance of questioning assumptions, and the reality of chaos in everyday life.STEM & Beyond: An engaging way to introduce concepts like uncertainty, probability, and model error-ideal for sparking conversations about statistics, risk, and resilience.For All Ages: Kids will love the adventure and vibrant illustrations, while adults will appreciate the subtle nods to statistical thinking, chaos theory, and the challenges of real-world decision-making.Gift-Worthy: Makes a unique, thoughtful gift for children, parents, teachers, black swans, white swans, grad students or professionals in statistics or data science, or anyone who finds themselves on Taleb Twitter.Classroom & Family Friendly: Perfect for STEM lessons, storytime, or as a conversation starter about how we make decisions in a world full of surprises.Trust the Experts: What Readers Are Saying"Completely clever and charming. Max Entropy and Predict Shaun are fantastic teachers, and what an adventure! It is forecasting told in a witty, insightful and enjoyable way.""Beautifully illustrated, fluent and very witty poems.""The story has a happy ending. But along the way it reminds both kids and grown-ups to be ready for surprises, and to take precautions when facing uncertainty.""[This] kind of visual storytelling is rare and makes this book super effective for kids (and honestly, for adults too)"Max Entropy & the Avalanche is the perfect children's book for anyone interested in statistics, chaos, uncertainty, or prediction. It's a delightful, educational story that bridges the gap between STEM learning and everyday wisdom-making it a standout gift for grad students, data enthusiasts, and curious minds of all ages. And, yes, this paragraph is just in here for SEO.
A Unicorn on a Unicycle
A unicorn, animals driving cars, and fireworks! Counting numbers is a ton of razzle-dazzle fun for everyone! Follow along with a cool cast of critters as they parade down a road, led by unicorn a unicycle. Let's count all the wheels on their scooters, bikes, and cars as they go by! 1, 2, 3... How many wheels can you see at the Zoom-Zoom-Whee Jamboree? Math lovers will enjoy searching each spread for wheels to count as they're introduced to a variety of vehicles alongside their 1 through 10 numbers. Each time a new animal joins the unicorn's parade, critical thinkers can be encouraged to keep cumulative track of the total number of wheels. BONUS CONTENT: Grow with numbers 1 through 100 on the endpapers! With so many opportunities to use the book beyond rote memorization, you'll want to grab this jolly read for your little learner's bookshelf today!
