A delightfully funny story that will reassure every child anxious about starting a new school or nursery. Bears are clumsy. They don't sit still. They're much, much bigger than teachers - and they eat SUCH a lot of lunch! Yes, taking a bear to school is a BAD idea. But will this little boy find the courage to face the first day of school alone? With so much to do, like painting, dressing up, storytime, and making new friends, he just might! And Bear? He'll always be waiting at the end of the day, with a great big hug!

We're amazing! We can dance, dress up, sing and make music. There's nobody quite like us! Enjoy the antics of this inclusive and diverse group of friends, as they celebrate the natural and boundless creativity to be found in every child.

Spot's visiting Grandpa at the fire station, where he decides he wants to be a fireman too! Grandpa gives him his very own fireman's helmet and they set to work. Cheeky Spot slides down the pole, climbs the ladder, soaks Grandpa with the hose and finally sounds the noisy siren. Spot thinks he's a very good fireman, but Grandpa may not be so sure! If you loved this, try: Where's Spot? Spot Goes to School Spot Plays Football

Make it fun and easy for kids to practice self-care, foster independence, and build self-confidence, with the help of these step-by-step photos from Montessori teacher Saniyyah Kahalilallah. With a toddler-sized hairbrush, a mirror hung at just the right height, and the step-by-step photos in I Did It Myself! children aged 2 to 5 are on the path to mastering self-care skills. From getting dressed to washing hands, brushing teeth, and applying lotion, each activity fosters independence, builds concentration, helps develop motor skills, and encourages responsibility. Inspired by the Montessori curriculum, the unique book format features an interactive skills chart that's included on the inside back cover, with sturdy slider windows for each activity. This offers children the perfect incentive to make self-care a daily routine, as they complete each activity, slide the window, and confidently declare, "I Did It!".

Let's play out in the snow! There's a wealth of sights, sounds, smells, tastes and textures to discover and enjoy! In this series of richly illustrated books, Carol Thompson celebrates the immediate and sensory response of children to the natural world - whatever the weather!

Are you curious? Find out in this whimsical, stylish lift-the-flap adventure from noted design and lifestyle brand, Oh Joy! The world is full of wonder -- so much to touch, hear, smell, taste, and see.Each day is another chance for colorful curiosity . . . Follow one happy cat as she goes on a sensory adventure full of animal friends, joy, and of course -- curiosity! This book's simple, rhyming text fosters parent-child interactions and read-aloud fun. Detailed and adorable illustrations with exploratory interactive lift-the-flaps and peek-through holes ensure that little ones stay engaged and curious as they laugh, explore, and read this story! Oh Joy! books: Little stories that surprise, delight, and nurture confidence and curiosity.

A gorgeously illustrated, interactive story designed to teach children basic yoga positions

Winner of the English Association Picture Book Awards 2021, non fiction 4-7 Nominated for the Kate Greenaway Medal 2021 It's the beginning of a new day, and through a series of enticing riddles, nature invites a little girl to come out and explore. Who scribbles on the sidewalk with glistening ink? Snail! Who's a comma in a long, long sentence of a stream? Tadpole! Active readers will delight in the clever language and striking illustrations. With each page turn, children will solve the riddles about the familiar animals, plants and the weather that the girl in the story encounters outdoors throughout a whole day. 'The power of Portis's poems, and the surprise each page turn allows, lets readers experience familiar moments with awakened senses, offering them nothing less than a new world filled with fresh experiences.' - Publishers Weekly, starred review

A subject dear to children's hearts is in the spotlight as Leslie Patricelli's beloved baby character returns.
Everybody does it: Kitty, Doggie, Daddy -- even Mommy And when Leslie Patricelli's beloved bald baby does it while running, it sounds like a train. This frank and very funny look at a certain noisy body function is perfectly suited to the youngest of listeners, while their giggling older siblings will be happy to read it aloud.

Set off on an interactive global safari, with a fact-packed guide to the world's animals, including 50 amazing sounds

With padded covers, simple images, and an amazing range of novelty textures, Baby Touch and Feel books capture the attention of the very youngest children, and create an experience they'll want to repeat over and over again. "Baby Touch and Feel: Baby Animals" lets babies pet a wide variety of cuddly baby animals, including puppies, kittens, and more exotic little creatures as well.

Explore the wild and wonderful world of animal senses with a dynamic work of children's nonfiction. Humans experience the world through sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell. But what if you had the compound eyes of a fly, the whiskers of a cat, or a whale's ability to sense magnetic north? There's a whole world of surprising senses out there, and fascinating adaptations that have allowed animals to make use of them. We can't interpret the faint vibration of an elephant's faraway stomp, but learning how they keep in touch with family across the wide savannah helps us understand that we are more alike than different. Featuring accessible text from Emmanuelle Grundmann, inviting art from Clemence Dupont, and informational sidebars, a glossary, an index of animals, and a standard index, When Elephants Listen with their Feet is a lively nonfiction book that encourages curiosity about-and respect for-the animals with which we share our planet.

A joyful and empowering picture book about trying your best and being yourself from the creators of How to Mend a Friend. Who will I be? What will happen? Where will I go? and Why? This beautiful and uplifting picture book empowers children to explore a world of possibilities. Join a child and a host of animal friends as they explore new possibilities and discover that it's okay to try things and not to know how they will turn out. This empowering story encourages young readers to realise their potential and reassures them that it is alright not to always succeed or to have all the answers - nobody does. The important thing is to try your best and be yourself. Karl Newson's lyrical new picture book is the Oh, The Places for You'll Go! for the new generation.

Ever lose your hat in a strong wind?

Ever feel the wind pushing you from side to side?

Know why you can feel the wind, but never see it?

You will!

Renowned science author Vicki Cobb makes scientific principles easy for even the youngest kids to understand. Follow this book with a young child who loves to play. Bring along balloons. Find a windy place. Together you'll face the wind and see that learning is a breeze.

Discover science, and the world will never look the same.

Great hands-on activities and irresistible illustrations by Julia Gorton make Science Play a perfect way to learn about science . . . just for the fun of it!

Peekaboo What's hiding behind those paws? Why, it's something woolly, something fluffy, something fuzzy, and something squeaky . . . a colorful menagerie of playful animals, each eager to be covered with kisses.
With flaps to lift, a squeaker to press, and a peek-at-yourself mirror at the end, this touchable, smoochable new book from the popular creator of "Animal Kisses" and "Baby Animal Kisses" is loaded with fun, surprises, and, of course, plenty of kisses.

The Big Steps series is designed to help little ones (and their parents or carers) with new everyday experiences. In We Can Get Dressed, Millie and Mo get ready for a day out. This novelty book with a sweet story has fun flaps to lift and mechanisms to move, as well as practical tips for parents and carers on each page, endorsed by leading Early Years Consultant, Dr. Amanda Gummer.

With delightful illustrations from Marion Cocklico, We Can Get Dressed is the perfect book for sharing and reassuring little people.

For more toddler tips, read We're Having A Baby, I'm Not Sleepy, No More Nappies, I'm Starting Nursery, Can You Say Please?, We're Going to the Doctor and We're Going to the Dentist.

Introduce your baby to all of the seasons with this bright, interactive playbook. Say hello to spring, summer, autumn and winter, from fluffy chicks to sparkly snowflakes! With textured patches to touch, feel and explore, this bright and sturdy board book with grabbable tabs will engage young children from birth upwards. High-contrast colours and touch-and-feels stimulate a baby's senses, while encouraging interaction and play. A perfect first words book for all babies and toddlers. Sensory development Boosts motor skills Recommended for children aged 0+ Illustrated by Lemon Ribbon Studio Also available: Baby Touch: Playbook Baby Touch: Peekaboo Baby Touch: Vehicles Baby Touch: Animals Baby Touch: Tummy Time Baby Touch: Night Night Baby Touch: Busy Day Baby Touch: Get Dressed

Children and parents alike will delight in this joyous declaration of toddler independence. This book celebrates the feats of growing out of babyhood and starting to embrace the world on your own terms. Whether it's being tall enough to reach a high shelf or brave enough to splash in the waves, Krensky and Gillingham address the small victories that come with growing just a little bit older. Energentic text and retro-fresh illustrations celebrate this important developmental stage with charm and relevance. Note: illustrations are in the style of vintage screen prints, with imperfect variations in color and texture. Praise for I Can Do It Myself "Short and satisfying, these 'empowering celebrations' of burgeoning independence will encourage small children to see how far they've already come." -The Wall Street Journal "Krensky celebrates the increasing independence of toddlers and their pride of accomplishment." -The Horn Book Awards The Canadian Children's Book Centre's Best Books for Kids & Teens - Spring 2013 Toronto Public Library system's "First & Best" Reading Program