Brilliant board books for toddlers based around senses. Exploring the concept of touch, this title features familiar scenes and fun words to encourage lively chatter.

"A charming tribute to the quirkiness of collective nouns ... puns and wordplay abound." - Foreword, starred review A sloth of bears, a smack of jellyfish, a nuisance of cats - these are some of the surprising and idiosyncratic names we have for groups of animals. Inspired by the evocative possibilities of collective nouns, also called "terms of venery," author Kyle Lukoff and illustrator Natalie Nelson have created a picture book full of clever wordplay and delightful illustrations. Each spread features a nugget of a story using a particular term, which is accompanied by a collage illustration that serves as the visual punch line. But where did these unusual names come from? Many of them can be traced back to a book on hunting, hawking and heraldry, printed in 1486 - the Book of St. Albans, which has been reproduced many times since. A Storytelling of Ravens provides a unique opportunity to explore and rejoice in the oddities of the English language. Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.K.4 Ask and answer questions about unknown words in a text. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.K.7 With prompting and support, describe the relationship between illustrations and the story in which they appear (e.g., what moment in a story an illustration depicts). CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2.7 Use information gained from the illustrations and words in a print or digital text to demonstrate understanding of its characters, setting, or plot. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.5.7 Analyze how visual and multimedia elements contribute to the meaning, tone, or beauty of a text (e.g., graphic novel, multimedia presentation of fiction, folktale, myth, poem).

An irresistible and engaging picture book perfect for story time, and for cat and bookstore lovers alike! The bookstore cat is an adorable . . . bossy . . . cuddly cat. He is everything from intelligent and loyal to naughty and vocal! But most of all, the bookstore cat is a well-loved (and well-read) kitty. Follow his funny antics from A to Z through a day in his bustling, book-filled shop. The Bookstore Cat is based on a Victorian parlor game, The Minister's Cat, in which players try to think of adjectives to describe the cat in alphabetical order. Readers can extend the fun of the book by playing their own version of the game.

A condensed, board book version of the classic bestseller, perfect for babies and toddlers. Introduces the youngest readers to the wonderful world of Seussian word play.

• Wonderful jumbo jigsaw cased board book with double-sided play pieces!
• Beautiful detailed illustrations with ‘can you find’ activities.
• Adventure, Fairytale and Market in series - Construction to follow.

A collection of reissued stories with simple vocabulary featuring Dick, Jane, and other familiar characters.

Keep kids occupied at meal times with these fantastic doodle placemats. Each tear-off placemat features a letter of the alphabet so every meal time your child will be writing a new letter shape and playing games with the sound! They can draw a dinner for Dippy Duck, colour cupcakes for Clever Cat, squiggle spaghetti for Sammy Snake. With 36 placemats in total, every letter of the alphabet is covered as well as engaging handwriting and food related activities. Great for parties, to take to cafes and restaurants, or for every day fidgety eaters!

Hold on to your hat and strap on your spurs! Cowpokes and buckaroos of all ages will enjoy this A-Z gallop through the facts, feats, and folks of the cowboy way of life. Even greenhorns are invited to ride this fun-filled range!

Meet The Googlies by Jo Lodge! In Let's Play, Cheetah, children will learn first words about playtime. Bold, googly eyes and a sliding mechanism bring this adorable cheetah to life, while children share the simple story and point at the bright pictures. An ideal book for babies, this title combines bright illustrations, a simple story and first words - a perfect introduction to playtime for little ones. Read more in the series: Time for Bed, Panda; It's Lunchtime, Monkey!; Let's Go Out, Elephant

Teach your preschooler the letters of the alphabet with this engaging collection of I SPY puzzles. Jean Marzollo's delightful text has been tested and reviewed to ensure that the words and objects in the book are age-appropriate and educationally sound. Beautiful, hand-painted letters cleverly illustrate the alphabet.

"When the crickets call and the wind is still and the water buffalo all are sleeping," take a night journey through the streets of Hanoi with an artist who is searching for the city's Red River. Wafted by dreams that soar like "a hundred white birds," wander through a city that is stilled and softened by darkness; savor the syrupy fragrance of blossom-filled trees and the music of a cake seller's song. Learn that "everything we love we carry within," and hold that thought close while falling asleep. This bilingual story with its surreal and playful paintings is a beautiful addition to the Alphabetical World Series.

A collection of reissued stories with simple vocabulary featuring Dick, Jane, and other familiar characters.

Explore the animal alphabet from Angelfish to Zebra in this rhyming romp! The critically acclaimed team of Andreae and Wojtowycz has combined the popular poems of their bestselling picture books "Commotion in the Ocean" and "Rumble in the Jungle" into one dazzling collection! Full color.

Take another wondrous alphabetical journey through the glorious history of hip-hop in this follow-up to the beloved Hip-Hop Alphabet. Featuring clever rhymes and graffiti-style drawings by legendary artist Kaves, Hip-Hop Alphabet 2 uses the twenty-six letters of the alphabet to educate kids about classic and contemporary icons while exploring essential aspects of the music and culture. Learn the ABCs with a beat!

"Guess who this is," said Jane.  "Guess who this is, " said Sally.  "And see the two little ones.  Guess who."

Have you or your child ever wanted to write your own version of the #1 New York Times bestseller THE BOOK WITH NO PICTURES? Now is your chance, in this fill-in-the-blanks book that puts the power of words directly into your hands. Bonus sheet of nonsense stickers included! Words are amazing. They can be happy or sad, serious or goofy. And some of the best words of all are the ones that make you laugh--the ridiculous, preposterous words like those in THE BOOK WITH NO PICTURES. Now YOU can create some of those amazing words. YOU can write a book that makes grown-ups have to say silly things. Just fill in the blanks with whatever unusual, nonsensical words come to mind (or use the sticker sheet with its funny options). Then ask your favorite adult to read your book to you, and laugh and laugh at YOUR book with no pictures!

ABC Dance! is a lively romp through the alphabet from aardvark to zebra: Aardvarks arrive with a band of baboons! Now clog-dancing camels have entered the room!? With its vibrant art and cheerful rhyming text, plus an introduction to the ABCs, the book is a joy for grown-ups and children to read aloud together.

Learn vocabulary with 75 flash cards on essential colours, shapes, and numbers, perfect for children learning English as a first or second language. Make learning new vocabulary fun with this pack of 75 beautifully illustrated flash cards. Young learners of English will be captivated and engaged by the dynamic, visual approach that sets English for Everyone Junior apart from other language materials for children. English for Everyone Junior: First Words Colours, Shapes, and Numbers Flash Cards have been designed for children who are starting to read and speak English. Each beautifully illustrated card features an image plus an essential word from one of the following categories: colours, shapes, numbers, or short phrases that help children learn how to order these words. On the reverse of the card, just the image is shown so children can test their knowledge. Interactive and engaging, these flash cards for kids include: - A beautifully illustrated pack of 75 flash cards for young children who are learning English either as a first or second language. - Essential colours, shapes, or numbers and an illustration to help young learners memorise new vocabulary. - 12 cards that show how to order the words in a short phrase. - Words from the Cambridge Starters, Movers, and Flyers vocabulary syllabus. - A sturdy, laminated cardboard design, so these flash cards are suitable for young hands to play with again and again. The perfect accompaniment to English for Everyone Junior: My First English Dictionary, these first words flashcards are suitable for children who are learning English as a first or second language. They can be used at home with a parent or tutor, or by teachers looking to introduce new words, and are the perfect companion for children who have recently begun to learn or study English. At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So why stop there? If you like English for Everyone Junior: First Words Colours, Shapes, and Numbers Flash Cards, then why not try English for Everyone Junior: My First English Dictionary and English for Everyone Junior: English Grammar, as part of the widely successful English for Everyone Junior series, which has sold more than two million copies in over 90 countries.

Discover Bright Owl Books! This super simple beginning readers series, created by best-selling Step into Reading author and illustrator Molly Coxe, features vowel sounds - basic building blocks of reading - and only around 100 words in each book. With a note to parents and teachers at the beginning and story starters at the end, these books give kids the perfect start on educational success. Pig and Twig are playing Princess. Pig gets three wishes. But she wants more! This fun photographic easy-to-read story features the short "i" vowel sound.