A Sleuth of Bears and Other Amusing, Beguiling, and Peculiar Collective Nouns
From a sleuth of bears solving a mystery to a parliament of owl judges, a romp of otters playing a game to a grumble of pugs exercising, this delightful picture book reveals the fun and surprising collective nouns of the animal kingdom in action! Join author-illustrator Colter Jackson on a journey of animals on land, in the air, and at sea that's sure to entertain and educate young readers. From sloths and elephants to whales and flamingos, come learn about the humorous, surprising, and joyful collective nouns that describe our favorite groups of animals. A Sleuth of Bears features rhyming text and inviting watercolor illustrations that explore the many ways animals are busy all day, including a creep of tortoises commuting to work, a congregation of gators singing in a chorus, a colony of chinchillas sailing the sea, and a dazzle of zebras acting on stage. For animal-loving kids and eager language learners, this makes a beautiful gift that will be enjoyed again and again. SWEET & FUNNY NATURE BOOK FOR KIDS: An engaging read-aloud, A Sleuth of Bears and Other Amusing, Beguiling, and Peculiar Collective Nouns engages young readers on a learning journey to find out how groups of animals (with charming and hilarious names) spend their busy days. ANIMAL ART: Expressive, playful, and joyful, Colter Jackson's illustrations will delight young and old alike. An accomplished artist, her work has been published in the New York Times' Modern Love column, Epoch Magazine, Tin House, Bellevue Literary Review, and more. She is the author of several children's books, all featuring wild and wonderful animals. VOCABULARY BUILDER: Informative and entertaining, this funny take on wildlife offers an excellent opportunity to explore nature with children and add terrific new words to their vocabulary. Perfect for: Kids who love animals and nature Parents and educators seeking fun and informative books for children Gift-giving for kids ages 4 - 8 Readers who enjoy clever zoology books like The Atlas of Amazing Birds and An Anthology of Intriguing Animals
Planets and Stars
Blast off into space with Planets and Stars, the newest out-of-this-world addition to Taffy Tales' Fun Flaps series! This chunky, interactive board book is packed with cute illustrations, fun facts, sturdy flaps, and just the right touch of humor to keep little astronauts entertained from liftoff to landing.Young readers will explore the solar system, from sizzling Mercury to chilly Neptune, learning what makes each planet unique. They'll discover fascinating facts about Earth, the stars, and even imagine life on other worlds. With lift-the-flap surprises, children can uncover fun details about moons, planetary rotations, and the blazing sun that lights our days.Why you'll love Planets and Stars: Interactive exploration: Sturdy flaps reveal hidden planets, moons, and fun space facts. Engaging illustrations: Cute, colorful artwork makes space science playful and memorable. Early learning made fun: Introduces planets, stars, and solar system concepts in a simple, entertaining way. About the Fun Flaps board book series: The Fun Flaps series from Taffy Tales features chunky, interactive board books with die-cuts throughout. These joyful titles celebrate popular subjects while promoting early language development and reinforcing first concepts. Packed with objects to see and words to learn, Fun Flaps books are designed to be read again and again. Taffy Tales creates best-selling children's titles that will be cherished and remembered.
