Ten Black Dots
From Donald Crews, the Caldecott Honor artist and award-winning creator of Truck, Freight Train, and many other classic picture books for young children, this picture book is a fun introduction to basic math concepts.What can you do with ten black dots?One dot can make a sun, two dots can make the eyes of a fox, and three dots can make a snowman's face.And that's just the beginning in this unique counting book! Children will develop visual learning skills, explore creativity, and practice counting numbers, all in one deceptively simple--and fun!--picture book.A proven favorite at home and in the preschool classroom.
Where Does Maisy Live?
Kids go crazy for Maisy's lift-the-flap books! Maisy mavens will love exploring their favorite mouse's house, looking for Maisy and her friends, and searching for the elusive Panda in this fun, interactive story perfect for preschoolers.
Juanito Counts to Ten/ Johnny cuenta hasta diez
Juanito loves to count, and what could be more fun than giving and counting kisses! Children's book author Lee Merrill Byrd was inspired to write Juanito Counts to Ten when she watched her four-year-old grandson Johnny. He was so happy and full of life that he was dishing out kisses to everybody. He kissed his mother, his father, Stray Gray the Cat, and, of course, his grandmother! He was so happy he even kissed his bossy big sister. Previously published in hardback as Lover Boy.Lee Merrill Byrd's first children's book Treasure on Gold Street was about her granddaughter Hannah.
Cats' Night Out
Cats are out for a night on the town in this lively picture book about counting, dance, and music from Carline Stutson and Caldecott medalist Jon Klassen. From two cats waltzing to twenty cats in a conga line, dancing felines take to the streets, the fire escapes, and the rooftops in this charming concept picture book that is part counting and part introduction to music, dance, and rhythm. The short rhyming text makes it a perfect read-aloud treat, and with vivid illustrations from a breakout DreamWorks animator, readers and listeners alike will be thrilled to see what happens one night on Easy Street when a pair of cats start to groove to the beat.
Baby Love
Helen Oxenbury's most loved board books are now available in an adorable mini-board book boxed set! This collection includes full mini-editions of Clap Hands, Say Goodnight, All Fall Down and Tickle, Tickle with newly refreshed covers. With a total of almost half a million copies sold in the past 10 years, these winning board books capture babies at their playful best. The adorable slipcase will include a ribbon closure, adding a sweet detail to this collection of children's favorites. Helen Oxenbury's simple text and lovable artwork is the reason why she remains one of the world's most popular children's book illustrators.
Squirmy Wormy
Many kids have some form of SPD (Sensory Processing Disorder), but who can help them overcome their daily struggles? Wait . . . they can help themselves! Lynda Farrington Wilson, along with Tyler and some delightful illustrations, help kids help themselves through daily life like no one has before with some great everyday tips and techniques. Squirmy Wormy is a wonderful little children's book about a boy named Tyler, who has autism and SPD. Together with Tyler, the reader learns about SPD and what easy therapies he can do by himself to feel better. For instance: "I feel like running really fast, run run run! Maybe I just need a s-q-u-e-e-z-e between the couch cushions like a hot dog. Whew! I feel better." Endorsed by Dr. Temple Grandin, this book is sure to help many children (who perhaps previously did not even know they had SPD) lead calmer, richer lives.
Here Comes the Big, Mean Dust Bunny!
The dust bunnies return for another round of rhyming adventures... But will a big, mean dusty bunny ruin their fun? Ed, Ned, Ted, and Bob rhyme all the time. Well, actually, Bob doesn't rhyme. But that doesn't stop the friends from having their fun! When a big, MEAN dust bunny joins the scene, he wants to play--and run and chase and grab! Can the four little dust bunnies get that fluffy fiend to play nice? Jan Thomas's Rhyming Dust Bunnies Books are sure to be a hit with little ones ready to get their rhyme on.
Los diez puntos negros/ Ten Black Dots
聶Cu獺ntos puntos negros hay?聶Uno? 聶Dos? 聶Tres?聶Qu矇 inventar獺s?癒Lee el libro y lo ver獺s!聶Qu矇 puedes hacer con diez puntos negros? 癒Las posibilidades son infinitas!
Guess Again!
From author-illustrator duo Adam Rex and Mac Barnett comes a wacky picture book that's sure to keep you on your toes. What's got soft hair, hard teeth, and ears that do a flop? Can you guess? Are you sure? Well, guess again!
I Love Fall!
From plump orange pumpkins to crunchy leaves, readers will love all the textures fall has to offer in this delightful touch-and-feel board book. From woolly scarves and plump orange pumpkins to crunchy leaves and smooth wicker baskets, readers will delight in all the different textures fall has to offer. With simple, rhyming verses and sweet, vibrant illustrations, youngsters can celebrate the season with this touch-and-feel board book that's perfect for small hands.
Stretch
Can you stretch to the ceiling? Can you stretch to the floor? You can stretch with a whisper, you can stretch with a roar! Doreen Cronin and Scott Menchin give new meaning to the yoga pose downward facing dog as publishing's most energetic pooch explores the many, many ways a kid can get limber. More than simple toe touching, this pup stretches to ride a breeze, grab a snack from a tree, catch a wave. His bubble gum even gets in on the stretching action. POP! And he reminds us not to forget that we also need to stretch our imaginations (recognize that statue, anyone?). This interactive, energetic rhyming text will also help parents stretch out reading time with their youngsters.
Can You Make a Scary Face?
What kind of a face would you make if a tickly green bug were sitting on your nose? Or if it were--eek!--inside your shirt? Could you make a scary face to frighten it away? Or, even better, stand up and do the chicken dance? Yes? Then better get to it! This exuberant, interactive picture book starring a bossy little ladybug and a GIANT hungry frog will have kids leaping up and down and out of their seats to dance and make silly scary faces of their own.
Sir Cumference and All the King’s Tens
Join Sir Cumference and the gang for more wordplay, puns, and problem solving in the clever math adventure about place-value and counting by tens. Sir Cumference and Lady Di planned a surprise birthday party for King Arthur, but they didn't expect so many guests to show up. How many lunches will they need? And with more guests arriving by the minute, what about dinner? Sir Cumference and Lady Di count guests by tens, hundreds, and even thousands to help young readers learn place-value. Fans will love this new installment of the Sir Cumference series that makes math fun and accessible for all.
The ABC's Go to the Beach
Have you ever been to the beach? Pack your beach bag and join a "special" family as they load the bus for a day trip of fun in the sun. From making angels in the sand and building castles to surfing and playing games, the ABC's are busy "beach bodies". The day isn't complete until an awesome sunset ends their retreat!
Humpty Dumpty Was Pushed
What would you do if you suspect your best friend, who happens to be a giant egg, was killed but everyone else thinks it was an accident? Humpty Dumpty Was Pushed, a collection of twenty-two short fairy tale-like stories, tackles that question and many more. In this collection's title story, Chicken Little is certain his friend did not fall from the ledge, and he intends to prove there is a conspiracy. Will he discover the truth before it's too late? Filled with interesting and delightful characters, these short stories ask questions not raised before. Can a reverse vampire find true love? Can the World Nose Hair champion really make the world a better place? Is it ever wise to stick cheese noodles in your nose? Can one live their life squeezing other people's ears in peace? If a whale and a tiger had a fight who would win? Incorporating familiar characters in children's literature and folklore, Humpty Dumpty Was Pushed tells a series of tales with surprises to keep you guessing. Each story asks a different question, and each story offers a different, strange answer.
The Bill Martin Jr. Big Book of Poetry
The definitive anthology of children's poetry, collected by a beloved author Years in the making, this full-color treasury contains nearly two hundred poems, all of them handpicked by Bill Martin Jr. Traditional children's poems are presented alongside contemporary pieces, and the collection is capped off with tributes by Eric Carle and Steven Kellogg, two of Bill Martin Jr's best-known collaborators. This essential compilation also features original illustrations by award-winning artists, including Ashley Bryan, Lois Ehlert, Steven Kellogg, Chris Raschka, Dan Yaccarino, Nancy Tafuri, and Derek Anderson. This beautiful anthology is sure to become a classic.
I Am A Garbage Truck
Simple garbage truck facts in a board book shaped like a garbage truck!I am a garbage truckI carry trash to the dump.Readers may want to put on their gloves for this fun and sturdy board book shaped like a garbage truck! Read along as garbage trucks of all sizes travel door to door picking up sticky, icky trash to deliver to the dump!Little explorers will love seeing these big machines in action.
I Am A Train
Simple train facts in a board book shaped like a train!I am a train.I travel on railroad tracks.All aboard for this fun and sturdy board book shaped like a train. Read along as trains travel from town to town delivering passengers and important cargo to train stations across the country.Little engineers will love seeing these big machines in action. It's a book and a toy in one!
One
Blue is a quiet color. Red's a hothead who likes to pick on Blue. Yellow, Orange, Green, and Purple don't like what they see, but what can they do? When no one speaks up, things get out of hand -- until One comes along and shows all the colors how to stand up, stand together, and count. As budding young readers learn about numbers, counting, and primary and secondary colors, they also learn about accepting each other's differences and how it sometimes just takes one voice to make everyone count.
Ten Tiny Babies
One by one, 10 silly, bouncy, noisy, cuddly, babies come to play all day until (yawn) bedtime. Sleep tight, babies.
Spaghetti and Meatballs for All!
Kids will exercise their early math skills with this bestselling picture book--now available in Scholastic Bookshelf!Mr. and Mrs. Comfort are having a family reunion! Mr. Comfort starts cooking up his famous spaghetti and meatballs, while Mrs. Comfort carefully arranges eight tables and thirty-two chairs so that everyone will have a seat. The tables look lovely, the food is ready, and here come the guests--with their own seating plans!This delightful Marilyn Burns Brainy Day Book uses wit and humor to draw children into thinking about area and perimeter.
Not a Stick
CATCH NOT A BOX ON APPLE TV+!A celebration of the power of imagination from the Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Award-winning creator of Not a BoxExperience the thrill of the moment when pretend feels so real that it actually becomes real!Following the critically acclaimed Not a Box, this book proves that a stick is not always just a stick. Whether it's conducting an orchestra, painting a masterpiece, or slaying a dragon--give a child a stick and let imagination take over and the magic begin.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Favorite Words
Kids will love flipping through this chunky board book, their first step to reading Eric Carle books on their own! The book features ten images and ten easy words from Eric Carle's classic books. First-time readers will love to learn these words and pictures and then find them later in the original picture books!
Elusive Moose
Winner of the Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award in 2007! Travel to the northern lands to search for the elusive moose hidden in every scene of this charming book. You'll learn about the animals and the changing seasons with the informative notes at the end.
Abuelita Fue Al Mercado / My Granny Went to Market
"Granny's quest to buy a few specialty items leads to a fantastical flight to the markets of the world. Bright folk art enlivens the journey... Each page delights the senses and opens young eyes to the world around them. A fresh and lively edition" -- School Library Journal Fly away with Granny as she takes a magic carpet ride around the world, collecting a steadily increasing number of souvenirs from each unique location! This Spanish language edition of My Granny Went to Market will take young readers on an adventure to different countries while teaching them to count along the way.
My Very First Book of Food
Feast your eyes on the latest split-page board books from Eric Carle. In the sumptuous My Very First Book of Food, children can match each animal with the food it eats. Do you know what a squirrel eats? How about a seal? In My Very First Book of Motion, children can match each animal with the way it moves. Which animal hops? Which one waddles? Only you can match them. These fun books are full of bright animals, and are lots of fun for young children.
Daddy Hugs
Daddy loves to give Baby hugs to say "I love you!" Now Baby and Daddy can cuddle and count along with this hug-and-read book perfect for Baby's teeny, tiny hands.
Fiesta!
Enjoy this spirited, fun bilingual counting book.Horns, airplanes, and tops. Whistles, gum, and rings. What should the children choose? And what will they do with all the things they buy?Open this book to find out and to count with them--in English and in Spanish. It's easy!Trompetas, aviones y trompos. Silbatos, chicles y anillos. 聶Qu矇 deben escoger los ni簽os? 聶Y qu矇 har獺n con todas las cosas que compran?Abra este libro para averiguarlo, y para contar con ellos -- en ingl矇s y en espanol. Es f獺cil.
Down by the Station Book and CD
There are so many things to see down by the station; engines, buses, taxis and more. Bouncy illustrations, innovative die cutting and popular rhymes make Books with Holes a must for every child. Available in three formats, suitable for babies, toddlers, pre-schoolers and the nursery or classroom.
The Wheels on the Bus: Go Round and Round (Book & CD)
Bouncy illustrations, innovative die cutting and popular rhymes make Books with Holes a must for every child. Available in three formats, suitable for babies, toddlers, pre-schoolers and the nursery or classroom.
Old Macdonald Had A Farm
Bouncy illustrations, innovative die cutting and popular rhymes make Books with Holes a must for every child. Available in three formats, suitable for babies, toddlers, pre-schoolers and the nursery or classroom.
I'm a Fire Truck
A board book shaped like a fire truck!I am a fire engine.I have an engine to pump water.The ladder truck reaches high in the sky, the rescue truck carries special tools, and the fire boat fights fires along the shore! Little firefighters will love learning the names of their favorite vehicles and seeing them in action!A book and toy in one!
I Am a Dump Truck
A board book shaped like a dump truck!I am a dump truck. See me dump the dirt.The backhoe digs up the dirt, the bulldozer pushes the dirt, the front loader lifts the dirt, and the dump truck carries the dirt. Little truck drivers will love learning the names of their favorite vehicles and seeing them in action!A book and toy in one!
My Very First Book of Animal Homes
Here are two new split-page board books in the popular series from Eric Carle. In the brilliantly colorful My Very First Book of Animal Homes, children can match each animal with the home it lives in. Where do the bees live? Where does the bird live? In My Very First Book of Animal Sounds, children can match each animal with the sound it makes. Which animal barks? Which animal roars? Only you can match them. Full of vibrant animals, these books are loads of fun for young children.
Wee Sing Fun 'n' Folk
Experience the wonderful storytelling, vivid imagination, and unique humor of traditional folk music with this collection of classic songs passed down from generation to generation! ",
Wee Sing Dinosaurs
Anyone who loves dinosaurs will delight in this collection of original, fact-filled dinosaur songs and poems . Let your imagination carry you back 100 million years to a time filled with the most exciting creatures that ever roamed the earth! ",
My Very First Library
Here is the perfect gift for young children learning their colors, shapes, and numbers. All four of Eric Carle's popular new split-page board books are now packaged together in a slipcased library. A game as well as a learning experience, these early concept books are both fun and smart. Children can turn the top pages independently from the bottom pages, creating a matching game that offers all the charm of Eric Carle's bright collage illustrations. Collected here are My Very First Book of Colors, My Very First Book of Shapes, My Very First Book of Numbers, and My Very First Book of Words. Irresistible fun for young hands and minds!
Baby's Box of Fun
Expand your collection of Karen Katz's illustrated board books with this boxed set of her most popular lift-the-flap titles. ​ The perfect teaching tool for the toddler in your life, Baby's Box of Fun is a collection of the most popular Karen Katz illustrated life-the-flap board books. With Where is Baby's Belly Button?, Where is Baby's Mommy?, and Toes, Ears, and Nose, this set is sure to help educate and entertain your baby at any moment through vibrant illustrations, simple text, and numerous lift-the-flaps.
Lover Boy/ Juanito El Carinoso
Parents, teachers, and grandparents are always asking Cinco Puntos for bilingual early readers for pre-kindergarten and kindergarten children. They want fun books that give kids a delicious feel for the Spanish and English languages. And what could be more fun and delicious than counting kisses? Novelist and children's book author Lee Merrill Byrd was inspired to write this book one morning when she watched her own four-year-old grandchild Johnny. He was so happy and full of life that he was dishing out kisses for everybody and everything. He kissed his mother, he kissed his father, he kissed Stray Gray the Cat, and of course he kissed his grandmother! He was so happy he even kissed his bossy big sister. That morning he earned the nickname Lover Boy!Lee Merrill Byrd loves what happens when her grandchildren wander through their bilingual neighborhood in El Paso, Texas. Her first children's book, Treasure on Gold Street, followed her granddaughter Hannah. Now it's little Johnny's turn. Algonquin will publish her first novel in Spring 2006.
