Based on several episodes of The Cat in the HatKnows a Lot About That! , the new animated series on PBSKids, this Deluxe Paint Box Book features 64 pages of insects topaint! Kids ages 3-7 will love bringing ants, bees, fireflies, andmore to life with 16 different watercolors and a paintbrush.
The story of Ben is fiction, but it could be the story of morethan one jazz musician who grew up in the twenties. Using theart-deco style of the period, Rachel Isadora not only captures thepoignancy and yearning of a youthful talent, but in page after pageof striking art seems to convey the very sound of music.
Anatole is the happiest, most contented mouse in all of Paris. He is Vice-President in charge of Cheese Tasting at Duvall's cheese factory. He works in secret at night--the people at Duvall have no idea their mysterious taster is really a mouse So M'sieu Duvall thinks nothing of bringing his pet cat to the factory... Clever Anatole must act to protect his job, and his life He must do what no mouse has done before--find a way to bell the cat. Bonne chance, Anatole "From the Hardcover edition."
Say hello to LEGO[registered] Friends - LEGO's gorgeous newrange aimed exclusively at girls! Meet the characters - Andrea,Emma, Mia, Stephanie and Olivia - and have fun using your coolstickers in this brilliant activity book!
Alexander is not going to leave his best friend Paul. OrRachel, the best babysitter in the world. Or the Baldwins, who havea terrific dog named Swoozie. Or Mr. and Mrs. Oberdorfer, whoalways give great treats on Halloween. Who cares if his father hasa new job a thousand miles away? Alexander is not — Do you hearhim? He Means it! — going to move. Alexander's back, facing anotherof childhood's trials and tribulations with Judith Viorst'strademark humor and keen sense of what's important to kids. AngryAlexander refuses to move away if it means having to leave hisfavorite friends and special places.
"Tickle Time!" is the twelfth in Boynton's astoundingly successful "Boynton on Board" series. Based on the wildly popular song from Boynton's wildly popular "Rhinoceros Tap" CD, "Tickle Time!" is pure irrepressible Boynton, lively in tempo, nimble in rhyme, and filled with irresistible fuzzy cats that cavort from page to page. Plus a few birds, who aren't the cavorting type. Here's a book to turn to again and again, because it's guaranteed to elicit giggles: If you're feeling blue and you don't know what to do there is nothing like a "Tickle Time" to make you feel like new. Whether you tickle high or tickle low, tickle fast or tickle slow, it's the gitchy-gitchy-goo that makes everything worthwhile.
This gorgeous storybook is full of snapshots of family life,from breakfast to bedtime and from birthdays to walks in the park.All small children will be able to identify with Alfie and AnnieRose, two hugely appealing pre-schoolers who are constantlytackling new experiences and making new friends.
Ars Armitage arrives on the beach with her surfboard and herfaithful dog Breakspear, and paddles out to sea to wait for the BigWave. But, of course, Mrs Armitage can't be satisfied with just anordinary surfboard and she is soon adding a hilarious variety ofgadgets and contraptions. And when the Big Wave finally arrives,Mrs Armitage certainly surfs with style!
Rediscover Madeline, now available in board bookformat The story of twelve little girls in two straight lines, thesmallest one being Madeline, has delighted children for more thanseventy years. Now the beloved Caldecott Honor Book is available insturdy board book format and a reduced size perfect for smallhands. While the text is slightly abridged, none of the charm ofthe original book is lost as a new format brings this classic titleto a younger audience.
The Publishers Weekly #1 bestseller, Jan Brett's heartwarming story of Hedgie the hedgehog's misadventures has become a family favorite. Like its companion The Mitten, The Hat is now available as a wonderful board book to share with young children. "Brett's signature art introduces animal characters as endearing and expressive as those who congregated in her earlier book's expandable white mitten." (Publishers Weekly) "A clever and appealing picture book. . . . The pictures, story, and subject matter make this a natural for sharing aloud." (School Library Journal)
"I take care of the earth because I know I can do littlethings every day to make a BIG difference..." With his signature blend of playfulness and sensitiviy, Todd Parrexplores the important, timely subject of environmental protectionand conservation in this eco-friendly picture book. Featuing acircular die-cut Earth on the cover, and printed entirely withrecycled materials and nontoxic soy inks, this book includes lotsof easy, smart ideas on how we can all work together to make theEarth feel good - from planting a tree and using both sides of thepaper, to saving energy and reusing old things in new ways. Best of all, the book includes an interior gatefold with a posterwith tips/reminders on how kids can "go green" everyday. Equallywhimsical and heartfelt, this sweet homage to our beautiful planetis sure to inspire readers of all ages to do their part in keepingthe Earth happy and healthy.
0in 0in 0pt" Little Critter stars in this merry retellingof Clement C. Moore’s classic holiday poem, complete with a CD forkids to enjoy with the book. Mercer Mayer’s warm and wittyillustrations add a humorous touch to this magical night, whenLittle Critter gazes in wonder at jolly Santa Claus, hisold-fashioned sleigh, eight prancing reindeer, and a bundle ofcolorful toys.
"We will make a quilt to help us always remember home," Anna'smother said. "It will be like heaving the family in backhome Russiadance around us at night. And so it was. From a basket of old clothes,Anna's babushka, Uncle Vladimir's shirt, Aunt Havalah's nightdressand an apron of Aunt Natasha's become The Keeping Quilt, passed along from mother to daughter for almost a century. For fourgenerations the quilt is a Sabbath tablecloth, a wedding canopy,and a blanket that welcomes babies warmly into the world. In strongly moving pictures that are asheartwarming as they are real, patricia Polacco tells the story ofher own family, and the quilt that remains a symbol of theirenduring love and faith.
What Will I Be? is one of four simple novelty titles in theUncover and Discover series that explores aspects of animal lifefor very young children. What Will I Be? looks at animal growth,from egg to baby to fully grown, in an enjoyable and friendly waywith strong text from writer and biologist Nicola Daviesaccompanied by stunning artwork and simple lift-the-flap spreads. Afresh, stylish alternative to other books in the genre. Spreads atthe back encourage children to revisit what they have learnedthroughout the book