An abecedarian aviary, featuring friendly illustrations of interesting birds for each letter of the alphabet.

Join the PAW Patrol for some busy missions in Adventure Bay and learn new words! From the Lookout to the airport, the farm to the hospital, follow the PAW Patrol as they race to the rescue around Adventure Bay. With exciting stories to read and lots of labelled pictures to look at, children will have fun building their vocabulary. This book is packed with hundreds of names for objects found in every day life. From vegetables to animals, this entertaining book is the perfect way to expand your child's knowledge of the world. The PAW Patrol are here to help!

This hard back pocket A-Z is the second in our A is for Alphabet Series after L is for London which was published in November 2011. O if for Olympics is filled with fun and quirky facts about the biggest sporting event in the world, from letter A describing the first modern games starting in Athens in 1896 to letter Z describing Zeus, who presided over the ancient games in Olympia. Numerous amazing and little known facts about the Olympics will inform and amuse children in equal measure. The publication forms a perfect guide for children and a must-have souvenir for the games in 2012. Watch out my hearties, for more titles on their way in the A is for Alphabet Series, including P is for Pirates which will be out later in the year.

With her signature woodblock prints, the Caldecott medalist Mary Azarian invites readers into her own garden to discover its simple joys. Revealing the variety of life underground, the bright comfort of a greenhouse on a winter's day, or the anticipation of starting seeds indoors in early spring, this striking alphabet book reminds us that gardens are perhaps our best way to live closer to the land and to the rhythm of the seasons.

The first steps in learning a new language are made easy and fun in this engaging picture-and-word book. Containing more than 1000 Italian words, all of them illustrated with lively drawings by Susie Lacome. Words and images are arranged by subject, such as the bedroom, the garden, food, shapes and clothes, and will immediately capture the interest of young readers. Simple questions in English and Italian allow beginners to explore the language further.

Prepare young learners for preschool and beyond with our Preschool Skills series. Designed to build a solid foundation for learning, each book in the series introduces an important early-learning concept. The series includes Alphabet, Numbers, Colors and Shapes, Same and Different, Ready for School, and Beginning Sounds--everything your child needs to get a jump start on preschool! This Alphabet workbook contains matching activities, hidden pictures, and exercises with uppercase and lowercase letters to give your child lots of practice with the alphabet. Each book contains 64 pages full of age-appropriate activities such as: coloring and matching activities, counting games, hidden pictures, dot-to-dot activities, patterning exercises, mazes and more!

A bilingual English/Arabic word book illustrated with busy scenes and labelled pictures to help children learn key Arabic vocabulary. Includes an explanation of the Arabic alphabet and English/Arabic word list. Words are written in Arabic script, with a pronunciation guide in Roman letters. Readers can hear how to pronounce all the Arabic words by listening to a native speaker on the Usborne Quicklinks website.

Practice handwritten letters with magical fantasy creatures!

Have some magical fun while practicing handwritten letters with the Trace & Learn Handwriting Practice: Unicorn activity book. With 96 pages of letters and words to trace and fill in, this engaging book is bursting with activities to educate and entertain. Every page features different unicorns and other adorable fairy creatures to color while kids practice their handwriting skills so they can express their creativity while learning.

Provides clear instructions on how to hold a pencil the easy way!

Features uppercase and lowercase letters.

Promotes pre-K skills of dexterity, visual thinking, hand-eye coordination, and repetition.

An essential part of every parent and teacher library.

Touch, feel and discover first words with this interactive, chunky board book. It is packed with appealing pictures, tactile textures and spoken words to help your child develop simple vocabulary.

Introduce first farm words to curious toddlers with this fantastic BIG board book. First 100 Farm Words helps busy, curious toddlers explore their world and develop their vocabulary. There are questions to answer on every page, lots to spot and giggle at and a lift-the-flap matching game to play. Arranged in animal, vehicle and crop themes, essential farm words are placed in engaging contexts that prompt further talking and interaction between parents, carers and little ones. "These books are fun to share . . . they encourage speech and help children grasp new concepts" - Dr Jacqueline Harding-Vallance, Child Development Consultant Also available: First 100 Animal Words, First 100 Words, Big Book of Feelings

This features 44 double-sided, laminated cards. It is fun and easy to use one-on-one or with a group. Helpful notes for teachers, parents and carers are included. It is suitable for ages 3+. Phonics is a way of teaching children to read and write by using the sounds (phonemes) that we put together to form words. Ideal for practising phonics with young children aged 3+, these laminated cards introduce 44 basic phonemes along with carefully selected examples. Each card has a phoneme on one side and a simple word and picture on the other side. Fun and easy to use with individuals or a class group, these attractive cards make an excellent tool to support the development of this important skill. The notes, games and activity cards included provide all the information needed for teachers, parents and carers to guide and encourage a child's learning journey.

In the mold of our very popular series of state alphabet books, we offer" Z is for Zamboni "to hockey fans young and old across North America. Matt Napier's "breakaway" rhymes and "hard-checking" expository text team up with the "top-shelf" illustrations of Melanie Rose to elucidate this increasingly popular game for every beginning hockey aficionado. Highlighting rules, players, coaches, teams, and the history of the game, it is both fun and educational.

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In brilliant watercolor collages, Lois Ehlert introduces young readers to a wide variety of fruits and vegetables from A to Z. Clearly labeled and easy to identify, the favorites in the collection include apples, bananas, potatoes, and tomatoes--as well as some less common edibles. An American Bookseller's "Pick of the Lists; " Booklist Editors' Choice; Parenting Magazine Reading Magic Award.

In this bestselling series, the reverse of the jacket has been printed to be used as a wall poster. It is suitable for ages 2-5 years. In this delightful series of books, under GMC's exciting new imprint, Button Books, Alain Gree's stunning vintage illustrations leap out from every page. With five titles, Alphabet, Transport and Nature, Seaside and Exploring aimed at 2-4 years, children will love to be taught their first words with the aid of such absorbing and vibrant illustrations. Despite their simplicity there is a richness of content that children will be fascinated by, and this wealth of information will be a joy for adults to share and discuss, making the potential for learning endless. As an educational tool and a pleasure to own, this fabulous series of books is a wonderful investment for families.

In this delightful, best-selling alphabet and game book for young children, each consonant and vowel comes to life in vivid pictures that show each letter's unique qualities in the world. The vibrant and playful illustrations help children learn the alphabet in the most natural and living way. This new, expanded edition includes William Ward's complete essay, ?Learning to Read and Write in Waldorf Schools.?

An award-winning alphabet book that encourages playful movement and learning.a Skate along the Ice for I! For J we Jam and Jive. Ka s for Kicking as you swim and float and splash and dive.a ? Watch the alphabet come to life as children run and twirl and jump and play and learn their way through the ABCs! Combining movement and learning, this imaginative alphabet book teaches young learners not only how to move from A to Z but also how to creatively have fun as they stay active and keep their bodies healthy and strong. The book includes a special section for parents and educators with tips for using movement to teach problem-solving, listening, and other social and emotional skills.

With thick pages cut into the shape of each letter, children and parents will enjoy this peek-through guessing game around the letterform itself. Sprinkles, hot fudge, and cherries hint at I's ice cream sundae, while aquarium accessories hint at F's fish. As readers interact with the pages, they will familiarize themselves not only with the 26 letters and associated words, but also with each letter's physicality-angles, holes, and curves, both front and back. With Peskimo's animated, stylish visuals, this fresh ABC book encourages readers to manipulate the alphabet in a whole new way. Note: illustrations have a retro feel, with imperfect variations in color and texture. Also available: A BOX OF BLOCKS, featuring Alphablock, Countablock, and Dinoblock.Praise for AlphablockSTARRED REVIEW "All the parts together make an appealing and fun way for youngsters to interact with the alphabet, and for slightly older children to enjoy the clever artwork." -School Library Journal, starred review "The straightforward vocabulary, cheery vintage-style graphics, and neat incorporation of cut-out letters make for a sharply designed package." -Publishers Weekly "With a pleasing, retro feel, Peskimo's art uses bold colors in a slightly muted hue and the weathered look of woodblock prints... A visually captivating delight for careful little ones." -Kirkus Reviews "While it's graphically sophisticated enough to please adults, little children can happily flip through this book on their own." -The New York Times "The baby, toddler or nursery-schooler who tears the gift wrapping off Christopher Franceschelli's Alphablock may think that she has just opened a toy, for how lively and tactile the thing in her hands will be." -The Wall Street JournalAwardsParents 10 Best Children's Books of 2013 Notable Children's Books from ALSC 2014

Sleep is the last thing on the minds of this sister and brother who are about to meet some strange, beautiful and quite questionable characters! Follow them and the clues as they look for Annie the Amazing Angelfish while weathering winds, summoning superpowers, forging friendships and fending off foes fathoms below the foamy surface of the surging seas. "The Zealous Zebecs from the Midnight Ocean's Zenith" joins an imaginative story with intense alliteration, and engages children in a seek-and-find to celebrate the spoken sound of the written word. Each letter of the alphabet creates a humorous symphony of sounds and encourages the child and their loved ones to experience language together. Zebecs.com