Can you think of an animal for every letter of the alphabet? In this ABC book, young children will meet a parade of exotic and familiar creatures and their babies, and learn the upper and lower case letters of the alphabet. With bright and distinctive illustrations done in Stephanie Bauer's child-friendly style.

Illustrated by Cheryl Harness

South Dakota is home to an endless supply of American history and Americana. Did you know the world's largest drug store calls Wall, SD home? Or how about the triceratops was one of the state's earliest settlers? What about the prairie the Ingalls family called home? De Smet. Also in South Dakota! The answers to all of these and many more are is the latest Sleeping Bear Press A to Z state exploration - "M is for Mount Rushmore: A South Dakota Alphabet." The state's charm and significance in American folklore goes beyond those four presidents' wonderful mugs and it's all captured here in poem and expository text for citizens and tourists of all ages.

"M is for Mount Rushmore: A South Dakota Alphabet" is a welcome addition to the Sleeping Bear Press library and is sure to find a special place in homes, schools and libraries throughout the nation. Written and illustrated by the first time pairing of children book pros, author Bill Anderson and artist Cheryl Harness, "M is for Mount Rushmore" is the tribute to South Dakota readers will love.

Well known in South Dakota circles and the country for his Little House work, Bill brings his poignant pen to "M is for Mount Rushmore" and the verse and text flow with feeling and pride. And breathing life into Mr. Anderson's prose is incredible images of Cheryl Harness. Bringing years of experience and an eye for extraordinary, Cheryl's images capture the grace and wonderment that is South Dakota.

Not all the foods in the refrigerator get along like peas in a pod. The vegetables are steamed, and Bad Apple and Second Banana are the problem. Good Egg suggests his friends try different responses to these two bullies. They try hiding, then standing their ground. At first, Good Egg's tactics don't bear fruit. Only by using his noodle does Good Egg avoid getting scrambled and save his friends' bacon. In this story told on two levels, young readers will be entertained by the hijinks of the anthropomorphic food characters and will appreciate the allegory about not letting one bad apple spoil the bunch. Adult readers are served plenty of food for thought with hilarious gastronomical idioms and puns. An author's note explaining all the wordplay adds English language educational opportunities.

The ultimate book of boredom busters from A to Z-perfect for any time you're stuck at home or in need of a little inspiration!Act out a playBounce a ballCall a friendDance down the hall Whether you're home with the flu or stuck inside on a snowy day, this lively picture book offers fun suggestions for families looking to step away from their screens. Julie Reiters's bold and graphic art style is sure to appeal to readers of all ages, and the poetic text makes for a smooth read-aloud. With options from A to Z, Bored No More! is sure to provide inspiration for what to do when there's nothing to do!

-Suitable for children aged 3 and up.
-Sturdy pages Warning: Choking Hazard - Small parts. Not intended for children under 3 yrs.

Illus. in full color. Beginning readers can learn 100 different words in this story about a remarkable dog.  

While teaching upper- and lowercase letters to preschoolers, Ehlert introduces fruits and vegetables from around the world. A glossary at the end provides interesting facts about each food.

This book introduces first concepts, such as counting and the alphabet, with a simple, fun approach for children aged 3+. Every page has space for children to trace, draw and practise what they have learnt, while simple activities help to develop pen control.