Mice, a rottweiler, an arachnid and a few other assorted critters make sturdy reappearances in five board book versions of picture books. In Ellen Stoll Walsh's Mouse Paint, "three white mice on a white piece of paper" enjoy a colorful romp, while in Walsh's Mouse Count a similar gaggle narrowly escapes being served for dinner (Harcourt/Red Wagon, $6 each, 28p, ages 1-3 ISBN 0-15-200265-0; -200266-9 Sept.). Yet another mouse searches the animal kingdom for companionship?and finds an unexpected respondent?in Eric Carle's Do You Want to Be My Friend? (HarperFestival, $6.95, 32p, ages 2-6, ISBN 0-694-00709-9 Sept.). The rewards of industriousness are celebrated in a second Carle title, The Very Busy Spider; its embossed web brings a tactile dimension to his familiar collage artwork (Philomel, $9.95, 26p, ages 2-up ISBN 0-399-22919-1 Aug.). Finally, the canine in question is Alexandra Day's beloved Carl, who takes charge of a crew of toddlers in Carl Goes to Day Care (Farrar, Straus & Giroux, $5.95, ages 1-3 ISBN

Mr. Renny's paintings are so good that they almost appearreal. But no one seems to pay them any attention until a strangeman offers to make everything that Mr. Renny paints come to life.First there's the painting of the apple, which Mr. Renny can noweat. Then there's a huge hotdog, a new car, a cruise liner... Mr.Renny paints himself a life of luxury until his friend Rose comesto ask if she can buy one of his paintings. But he doesn't have anyreal paintings left! The spell must be broken and soon! A bookcontaining subtle references to the work of Belgian surrealist RenMagritte, the illustrations are full of clever and amusingdetails.

In this sweet novelty book, children can slide two favorite photos into the two heart-shaped frames and have a personalized book. Or put two photos of the children in the frames and make the perfect gift for grandparents, aunts, or someone else you love. Then follow along as the charming text reveals whom each character in the book loves. Peter Rabbit I Love You is part of the launch of the publishing program for Peter Rabbit . . . Naturally Better, a new initiative which promotes products that are made from safe and ethically responsible sources.

Gerald is careful. Piggie is not.Piggie cannot help smiling.Gerald can.Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to.Geraldand Piggie are best friends.In Listen to My Trumpet! Piggie can'twait to play her new instrument for Gerald! But is she ready tolisten to his reaction?

The bestselling picture book of all time is now available in ournew Golden Baby line! Now a new generation can follow that curiouspuppy, as he goes "pell-mell, tumble-bumble" through the green grass, in a sturdy board bookedition with a padded cover.

Young children will love turning each page and watching as Peter nibbles and munches his way through almost everything in Mr. McGregor’s garden. Each page is a little smaller than the one before, and Peter’s little teeth marks prove he’s not far away! Turn the last page to see if poor Mr. McGregor will be left with anything at all for HIS lunch! A soft learning approach is integrated as the book counts down from 5 to 1.

1 lion, 2 hippos, 3 dolphins...and an infinity of numberfun! Little Critter has an adventure in counting at the zoo when hemeets 4 toothy crocodiles, 5 playful seals, 6 brown bears, andother delightful animals-all the way up to 10 entertainingpenguins.

Announcing a brand new idea in publishing books for babies:the completely durable, completely safe Indestructibles. Publishedon the same paper-like material used in shipping envelopes,Indestructibles are 100% baby-proof: chew-proof, drool-proof, andrip-proof. That's because Indestructibles not only will not tear orturn gummy with teething, but they are also completely washable.Indestructibles are also energetic, beautiful, and created just forbaby. The printing material reproduces color artwork with uncommondepth, and with no residual inkiness; the artwork, paintings byKaaren Pixton and reminiscent of Eric Carle, is happy, each page asimple, colorful image of an animal or bird or insect against arich, textured background. The effect is 3D-like and completelyvisual. There are no words, making each perfect for parents andbabies to look at together, with mom or dad telling the story.Three titles launch the series: "Creep Crawl " about animals thatcrawl, "Flutter Fly " about animals that fly, and "Wiggle M

With the help of this simple, appealing board book, it's easyand fun for kids to learn their shapes! Mercer Mayer's popularLittle Critter shows toddlers a shooting star, an oval train track,a crescent moon, and a sweet heart-shaped valentine.

"The Complete Book of Breastfeeding" is a recognized classicin its field. Now it's been completely revised and updated in a newfourth edition-non-doctrinaire, informative, and friendly, it isthe most accessible and authoritative book, as much requiredreading for expecting and new mothers as a pregnancy guide and babyname book. All healthy mothers should consider breastfeeding forthe first year of a baby's life, according to the American Academyof Pediatrics, and this is the book that will help women give theirbabies the healthiest start possible. Written by Sally Wendkos Oldsand a new co-author, Laura Marks, M.D., "The Complete Book ofBreastfeeding, Fourth Edition" offers a comprehensive introductionto breastfeeding-how to get ready before the baby arrives; how toinvolve fathers and siblings; and the best diet and foods for mom.There are sections on dealing with problems at the hospital;extensive information on exclusive pumping (EPing); the bestsystems for giving supplementary bottles to a breastfed b

Book De*ion The Farm Book written and illustrated by Jan Pfloog. Book Dimension Height (mm) 203 Width (mm) 202

BABY'S FAVORITE LIFT-THE-FLAP FUN IN ONE BOX! Everybody in Baby's family loves Baby! Four lift-the-flap books about babies and their very special family members. THIS BOX SET CONTAINS: Where Is Baby's Mommy? Daddy and Me Grandpa and Me Grandma and Me

U can read this, S?S E-Z Vibrant color brings new life toCaldecott Medal-winning "New Yorker" cartoonist William Steig'sclassic puzzle book

The amazing Bob! The amazing Boynton! Because who else butSandra Boynton could imagine 15 Bobs in one book? Actually, that's14 Bobs, and one Simon James Alexander Ragsdale the Third (he's aturtle), which gives Fifteen Animals! the added dimension of beinga unique counting book—count the Bobs, count the pets, count thebunnies, count the fish. The latest of the Boynton on Board Books,Fifteen Animals! also comes with a free song available viadownload. It's all the energy and appeal of Boynton: the livelylanguage, distinctive illustrations, and inimitable characters. Andmusic. And counting. And, for the first time, a person character,an earnest little boy who loves animals and happily sings: I really like animals, I like them a lot. Fifteen animals is what I’ve got. I’ve got fifteen animals. They're friendly and tame, and I’ve given each one a special name. Make that Bob.

Here is a book babies can really sink their gums into. Builtfor the way babies read, Indestructibles are printed on an amazingpaperlike material that can’t be ripped, torn, or punctured.Indestructibles are 100 percent safe and nontoxic, and if they gettoo funky, just throw them in the washing machine or dishwasher.They’re made for baby to hold, grab, chew, pull, and bend, and aredesigned to create an even more special bond between reader andbaby. Printed without words, the parent gets to make up the story,or just cuddle with baby while they explore together. The creators of Indestructibles are Amy Pixton, a mother oftriplets, and her mother-in-law, Kaaren Pixton, an artist andchildren’s educator. Hey, Diddle Diddle introduces the work of Jonas Sickler, achildren’s illustrator whose paintings, full of detail andpersonality, have a fresh, whimsical sensibility, a pleasure forboth baby and parents. The book gives a new spin on a traditionalnursery rhyme, so parents can really have fun

"The latest Little Golden Book Classic--with a funny, timelessschool theme "This rollicking story explores just what would happenat school if elephants walked the balance beam, monkeys climbed allover the monkey bars, and tigers went up the rope Some of thefunniest scenes show the animals hitting the showers afterward--andhogging all the towels

Who are the three fancy frocks for? Why, the three partycrocs, of course. And the four pairs of pants must belong with thefour wriggly ants. Children will love the satisfaction of fittingall the chunky shapes back in the right places while practicing thenumbers from one to five.

小毛人和爸爸妈妈生活在毛人村。他的家在一棵大树里面。 他早上去看望爷爷，然后去小河边抓鱼，后来又遇到没有皮毛的小瓢虫以及村子里小小的小小毛人…… There was a little fur family warm as toast smaller than most in little fur coats and they lived in a warm wooden tree. The Little Fur Family tells the story of a little fur child's dayin the woods. The day ends when his big fur parents tuck him in bed"all soft and warm," and sing him to sleep with a lovely bedtimesong. Cuddle up to a classic with this timeless story! Garth William'ssoft illustrations join Margaret Wise Brown's rhythmic text tocreate a gentle lullaby. Bound in imitation fur, Little Fur Familyis sure to comfort and delight

A life lesson that all parents want their children to learn:It’s OK to make a mistake. In fact, hooray for mistakes! A mistakeis an adventure in creativity, a portal of discovery. A spilldoesn’t ruin a drawing—not when it becomes the shape of a goofyanimal. And an accidental tear in your paper? Don’t be upset aboutit when you can turn it into the roaring mouth of an alligator. Barney Saltzberg, the effervescent spirit behind Good Egg,offers a one-of-a-kind interactive book that shows young readershow every mistake is an opportunity to make something beautiful. Asingular work of imagination, creativity, and paper engineering,Beautiful Oops! is filled with pop-ups, lift-the-flaps, tears,holes, overlays, bends, smudges, and even an accordion“telescope”—each demonstrating the magical transformation fromblunder to wonder. The smudge becomes the face of a bunny, a crumpled ball of paperturns into a lamb’s fleecy coat—celebrate the oops inlife.

Winning unanimous rave reviews, Mo Willems' Elephant andPiggie series continues to charm readers. Featuring two lovable andfunny characters, an optimistic (and sometimes reckless) pig and acautious, pessimistic elephant, these books make readingirresistible to the beginning readers. Children who sat on theirparents' laps to have Pigeon read to them will eagerly take theplunge with these books to start reading on their own. Each book has been vetted by an early learning specialist (andmany adorable early learners). In Are You Ready to Play Outside?, Piggie can't wait to goplay in the sunshine. But will a rainy day ruin all the fun?