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.
Patrick Pays
Patrick was given a substantial amount of money for his birthday. His friends and family believed he would prefer to choose his own gifts, allowing him to select items he truly desired. His parents accompanied him to the mall to embark on a shopping trip.
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!
Jonah Loves Summer Activities
Jonah loved being on summer vacation from school. It meant he could do all the activities he loved like camping and fishing! If he could be outdoors, Jonah would! Jonah enjoyed spending time with his family and friends!
Beef Patty by Friday!
Every day, Hope packs her lunch for school-a sandwich and an apple.Each day, Hope watches other children line up to buy a beef patty from the school tuck shop.Hope wishes she could buy a delicious beef patty, but she doesn't have enough money saved. Will she be able to earn enough by the end of the week to achieve this yummy goal?
Brad Bangs the Bongos
Brad would bang everything he could get his hands on. His mother decided to buy him a set of bongos. She made him promise to only play them in his bedroom. Brad was excited to start playing his bongos!
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!
Dogs and Puppies Sound Book
This sound book is all about why we love our dogs and puppies so much, and it's full of the funny and delightful noises they make. From barking with excitement to splashing about in the sea, from playing with a squeaky toy to yawning at the end of a busy day, the endearing sounds bring the world of our best-loved pets to life.
The Hungry Green Crocodile/El Cocodrilo Verde Hambriento
Effortlessly pick up the ability to count, express emotions, understand word structure and conjugate verbs between English and Spanish while reading this fascinating story about The Hungry Green Crocodile with an underlying message of friendship and forgiveness.Recoge sin esfuerzo la capacidad de contar, expresar emociones, comprender la estructura de las palabras y conjugar verbos entre ingl矇s y espa簽ol mientras lee esta fascinante historia sobre El Cocodrilo Verde Hambriento con un mensaje subyacente de amistad y perd籀n.
The Hungry Green Crocodile/El Cocodrilo Verde Hambriento
Effortlessly pick up the ability to count, express emotions, understand word structure and conjugate verbs between English and Spanish while reading this fascinating story about The Hungry Green Crocodile with an underlying message of friendship and forgiveness.Recoge sin esfuerzo la capacidad de contar, expresar emociones, comprender la estructura de las palabras y conjugar verbos entre ingl矇s y espa簽ol mientras lee esta fascinante historia sobre El Cocodrilo Verde Hambriento con un mensaje subyacente de amistad y perd籀n.
Number Coloring Book
Number Coloring Book: A Journey Through Digits and Dreams Where imagination meets math, one number at a time.Step into a vivid world where every number from 0 to 100 springs to life with creativity and charm! Each beautifully illustrated page is a celebration of a single number, brought to life through playful themes and delightful details. From the swirling loops of Zero to the exciting sparkle of One Hundred, every number becomes a doorway to wonder.Watch as a Three rides along on a bright red firetruck, or Nine stands tall with courage and pride-each scene crafted to spark joy, storytelling, and artistic expression.Designed for curious minds and creative hands, this coloring adventure helps children build number recognition while they explore, imagine, and color their way through a magical numerical journey.Recognize. Color. Create. Because in this book, every number has a story-just waiting for yours to unfold.
Learn and Play with Niko
Meet Niko, a curious dragon, on a colorful counting adventure, where 10 magical dragon eggs are hidden on every page. As children follow Niko, they'll count from 1 to 10, explore basic colors, and enjoy gentle rhymes that make learning feel easy and fun.Each page invites little readers to slow down, look closely, and color the eggs themselves, turning counting and color learning into a hands-on experience they can enjoy again and again. Learn numbers from 1 to 10Discover basic colors through rhyme and storyEncourages early counting skillsBuilds color recognitionPerfect for bedtime or preschool learningDesigned for toddlers and preschoolers ages 2-6, this book combines gentle rhymes with a lovable dragon to make learning feel like play. Order your copy today and join the fun-filled journey of learning and discovery with your little ones! Part of the Learn and Play with Niko series - read-aloud stories that turn learning into play.
Ten Little Princesses
Count down from ten princesses to one with help from charming princes, adorable ponies, and a fairy godmother! Ten little princesses, going to the ball, Trotting on their ponies, past the castle wall. Ten little princesses are all dressed up and excited for the special ball. But on their journey there, they run into all sorts of trouble, from a wicked witch and a spooky forest to a hungry giant and a fire-breathing dragon! How will these princesses ever get to the ball on time? Get your magic wand and glass slippers ready because with plenty of magical things to count on every page, this bouncing rhyming story will have your little one wanting to read it again and again!
Ten Little Dinosaurs
Count down from ten dinosaurs to one with help from some adorable prehistoric pals! Ten little dinosaurs, hatching from their eggs, blinking in the sunshine, stretching out their legs. Newly hatched and ready to explore, these curious reptiles set off in search of adventure. But what will the ten little dinosaurs do when they meet a stomping diplodocus? And a grumpy triceratops? And a hungry T-rex? With plenty of prehistoric fun to count on every page, this bouncing rhyming story will have your little one wanting to read it again and again!
The Dragon Number Book
The Dragon Number Book is a delightful and educational journey through numbers, brought to life with stunningly realistic dragon illustrations. Each page introduces a number through vibrant artwork and everyday scenarios, making counting an engaging and memorable experience for both children and adults.From dragons playing board games to soaring through the sky, this book blends the magic of mythical creatures with relatable, real-world activities. Learning math has never been so enchanting-discover numbers the dragon way by adding up these lovable, fire-breathing friends!
This Book Is Too Quiet!
This ingenious, playful book invites every reader to add their own sound effects to the gorgeously illustrated scenes!Explore every scene of this mesmerizing book and follow the prompts to create your own noises! Enter the storm scene and add the "plip... plip... plip" of raindrops and the "rumbrumbrum" of thunder.... Take a tour of the bustling kitchen and make the "zmmmm zmmmm" of machines and "crashhhhhh" of plates.... Gaze up at the night sky and add the "fiiewwwwww" of the fireworks as they whoosh into the darkness! With the turn of every page, readers will create their very own landscape of sound. This playful book offers children a joyfully interactive reading experience, which is both absorbing and hilarious.
Lily O'Frilly and the Rainbow Cake
Lily O'Frilly is so excited to celebrate with her family tonight! She sets out to bake the most scrumdiddlyumptious rainbow cake, but without a recipe it turns into a brown, bubbly flop! Luckily, Dad steps in to help by finding a screenshot of Nana's handwritten recipe on his tablet.Join Lily O'Frilly, her dad, and just a smidge of sugar in this sweet story about learning to follow steps - and how a little technology can make real magic happen, and bring families closer together!Lily O'Frilly and the Rainbow Cake is a charming, vibrantly illustrated story that teaches children the basics of interpreting data, following algorithms and using technology to enhance everyday experiences. Designed to be enjoyed at home and in the classroom, this engaging story aligns with the Australian Digital Technologies curriculum.
Little Joe and the Big Snow
Get ready for DEEP snow, sledding with friends, and steaming maple syrup!Little Joe's first winter has arrived, and there is so much to do! Anna and Dad are busy making the most delicious maple syrup, and Little Joe could play in the snow all day long. But can he conquer the big sledding hill? Maybe he'll even make some familiar new friends along the way!This playful puppy is as adventurous as ever as he takes on a day jam-packed with winter activities! This fun animal story shows kids everywhere the exciting possibilities of a snow day spent with family and friends. Not only is it a great bedtime story, but it would also make the perfect Christmas gift or stocking stuffer!
It's Hot in Texas
This colorfully illustrated rhyming board book covers the Texas summers using playful comparisons. From Texas spice to sweet tea on ice, this book is sure to keep your little ones as cool as a cucumber.
The Elvish Number Book
The Elvish Number Book is a delightful and educational journey through numbers, brought to life with stunningly realistic dragon illustrations. Each page introduces a number through vibrant artwork and everyday scenarios, making counting an engaging and memorable experience for both children and adults.From elves riding a bison to building a house, this book blends the magic of mythical creatures with relatable, real-world activities. Learning math has never been so enchanting-discover numbers the elvish way by adding up these cute, lovable friends!
The Dragon Number Book
The Dragon Number Book is a delightful and educational journey through numbers, brought to life with stunningly realistic dragon illustrations. Each page introduces a number through vibrant artwork and everyday scenarios, making counting an engaging and memorable experience for both children and adults.From dragons playing board games to soaring through the sky, this book blends the magic of mythical creatures with relatable, real-world activities. Learning math has never been so enchanting-discover numbers the dragon way by adding up these lovable, fire-breathing friends!
Kitty-Corn Club: Parts of Us
This original concept board book celebrates what makes our bodies unique--from head to toe and horn to tail. From the bestselling and award-winning Itty-Bitty Kitty-Corn creators, author Shannon Hale and illustrator LeUyen Pham All are welcome in the kitty-corn club! Whether you're long-tailed or short-tailed, furry or feathered, taloned or tentacled, you are just right. From head to toe and horn to tail, join Kitty and Unicorn--alongside Gecko, Parakeet, and a new Octopus friend--as they demonstrate, with humor and creativity, the many ways our bodies may be different, unique, and amazing. Teeny-tiny mini-moo Kitty-corns will read with you Silly-willy hardy-hars Let's all look at body parts Also Available in board book: Kitty-Corn Club: Things That Go Available in hardcover: Bubbly Beautiful Kitty-Corn Party-Hearty Kitty-Corn Pretty Perfect Kitty-Corn Itty-Bitty Kitty-Corn
These Are My Rocks
From the creator of the New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book Little Red, These Are My Rocks is the perfect picture book for children who love collecting. Join the narrator, as they proudly introduce the reader to their prized collection, featuring BIG things to small things ... and spiky things to wobbly things! Each page is bursting with humor, and they are interactive too, with children encouraged to interact with the book, with invitations to point, make noises, clap their hands and think about what they could collect.. Interactive books engage young children and capture their natural curiosity and These Are My Rocks encourages the development of important early-learning skills such as listening, choosing, matching, counting, and moving by playing on the theme of interaction. These Are My Rocks is stylish, humorous, inclusive and utterly engaging ... and a celebration of children's love of collecting.
Fox and Owl's Winter Adventure
Discover the magic of winter with Fox and Owl's Winter Adventure, a heartwarming picture book which blends storytelling, learning, and creative play. In a gentle tale set against a snowy woodland backdrop, Ember the fox and her friend Flint the owl explore the excitement and beauty that winter brings. As they journey through the trees, young readers are introduced to winter wildlife, nature's rhythms and the quiet joys of friendship and kindness. After the story, there is more to learn and explore with animal fact files, seasonal eco-crafts, and a fun activity--perfect for little nature-lovers. Part of a charmingly illustrated four-book series, Fox and Owl's Winter Adventure encourages children's creativity and nurtures their curiosity about the natural world. Join these two animal friends and celebrate the wonder of winter!
