A funny book about friends helping friends, creative problem solving . . . and traveling through space. For astronauts ages 5 years and up. Up, up, and away! Willy wants to become the first piggy in outer space. But how? With Walter's help, of course. They try several ideas, but nothing works. Not even a trampoline! Then, with a wish and some imagination, the friends decide to build their own rocket ship.

Six original songs accompany the story of the granny, child, dog, cat, mouse, and flea who settle down for a not-so-resful nap on a rainy afternoon.

Little Critter is a bit nervous about starting school today. There's a lot to be done before he can even get on the bus--he has to pick out his clothes, find his backpack, pack the perfect lunch, and say good-bye to Mom. Join Little Critter as he gets ready for this exciting day. Lift the flaps and find out what surprises are in store for Little Critter on his first day of school

Based on the award-winning children's series!

Featuring everyone's favourite little piggy, Peppa! Enjoy all the fun of the fair with Peppa Pig and her family. Who will win all the teddy bears and who will be scared on the rides?

Peppa Pig: Fun at the Fair is from Early Reader Level 1 and is perfect for children aged from 4+ who are taking their first steps beyond phonics.

Each book has been carefully checked by educational and subject consultants and includes comprehension puzzles, book band information, and tips for helping children with their reading.

With five levels to take children from first phonics to fluent reading and a wide range of different stories and topics for every interest, Read It Yourself helps children build their confidence and begin reading for pleasure.

Fun Scrabble word puzzles, games and activities for kids aged 8+ Make learning to spell fun with the new series of activity books from Scrabble! Taking inspiration from the classic board game that always spells F-U-N, children will practise word building skills, improve vocabulary and gain confidence with spelling. * Fun, friendly activities from anagrams and crosswords to letter-links and word searches * Engaging for children with bright, colourful pictures * Perfect for practising English at home (c)2022 Mattel. SCRABBLE (TM) and SCRABBLE tiles, including S1 tiles, are trademarks of Mattel

A sweet story about being true to yourself and making new friends. For superheroes ages 3 years and up. Pete wants to go on a playdate. He waits, and he waits, and he waits for an invitation. But when new neighbors move in, he reveals his superpowers and makes things happen!

Written by elementary reading specialist Kevin Bolger, these short, wacky comics are designed to teach beginning readers the five short vowel sounds and will make anyone a fan of phonics. Zany, graphic illustrations from award-winning artist Ben Hodson and carefully controlled text make Gran on a Fan perfect for both beginners just learning to decode and for older or reluctant readers who need a refresher in foundational phonics rules. Readers who are fans of Gran on a Fan can also brush up on their long vowel sounds with the companion book, Lazy Bear, Crazy Bear. Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts

Category Description for Kumon Math Workbooks (1-6):

A math program based on the Kumon method. Basically, the earmarks of this system are:

• Concepts introduced in small, incremental steps, allowing children to master them without confusion
• Single topic books rather than mixed strands. Children concentrate just on addition, for example, before moving to subtraction
• Concepts are taught by discovery method than being spelled out

The series is meant to be self-directed. Students take charge of their own learning on every level. They complete pages, check their work, record their scores, and determine whether to move on or review. The pace almost guarantees success. Children should work a "few" pages a day; assignments should take about 20 minutes to complete. Pages are marked with the skill level required at top and the points each question is valued at (a very young child will need some help totaling points). Very short instruction (or an example) is given on a few pages. For example, there is a short explanation when children begin to subtract a 2-digit number from a 3-digit number where borrowing is needed. However, the child is given every opportunity to intuit this beforehand. By the time he reaches this page, he has already been subtracting double-digit numbers for many pages. Some of these would require borrowing, but, since they are able to subtract, say, 7 from 12, the Kumon method wants the child to see a pattern when increasing to 7 from 22, 7 from 32, etc. This does remind me of the approach used in Miquon as well. Besides these very infrequent helps there are just some small prompts for children to look for patterns in their answers, and words of encouragement. Pages are pleasing to the eye; they are colored, clean, and problems are well-spaced. The Kumon method has been used successfully with children around the world for over 50 years. It does seem like it would help a child to take charge of his own learning and help himself to understanding rather than being spoon-fed each bite. For Kumon math earlier than Grade 1, see the Kumon section in Early Learning.

Author Tara Knudson and illustrator Pauline Siewert-the team behind Christmas Cookie Day and Easter Egg Day-offer these sweet rhymes, illustrations, and a cherry on top ... a recipe to make your very own heart-shaped cake with your little one! From sparkly cards to heart-shaped cakes to a party with friends, Valentine's Day Treats captures the joy and fun of holiday traditions. The fun, read-aloud rhymes and bright, adorable illustrations are perfect for evoking favorite holiday memories and-with the included recipe to make your very own heart-shaped cereal treats-creating new ones! Valentine's Day Treats: Front cover sparkles with glitter Back cover includes instructions on how to make your very own heart-shaped cereal treats Is a perfect Valentine's Day reading tradition for kids ages 0 to 4 Will find a home in preschool, kindergarten, Sunday school and daycare, with its hands-on. Kid-friendly baking activity Stencils, stamps, For designs- Let's create, Valentines! Trace and paint, Sparkly heart, Cut and glue, Works of art!

A rhyming story of Silly Sally, who makes many friends as she travels to town--backwards and upside down.

Join Fancy Nancy on a trip to the beach in New York Times bestselling team Jane O'Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser's 8x8 picture book, complete with a fabulous set of stickers. In Fancy Nancy: Sand Castles and Sand Palaces, Nancy spends the day at the beach with her friends. They build the most magnificent sand palace imaginable But when the tide comes in, what will happen to their beautiful creation? Fans of Fancy Nancy will delight in Nancy's sparkling creativity and imagination.

Madame Gazelle has set up a garden at playgroup and the children love it! Everyone is having a great time growing their favourite plants and vegetables, but who will grow the biggest? Join Peppa and friends as they discover the joys of gardening in this cute little story! Everybody loves gardening Also Available: Peppa Pig: Peppa Loves Our Planet Peppa Pig: Peppa at the Petting Farm Peppa Pig: Peppa Loves The Park: A push-and-pull adventure

While holiday shopping with the man with the yellow hat, George is accidentally swept away on a tour of the big city. Though he has fun seeing the tourist sites and all the sparkling decorations, what he enjoys most is being back together with his best friend.

Kids who are crazy for bugs will love sporting insect tattoos! Creepy, Crawly Tattoo Bugs features 60 frighteningly realistic, life-size temporary tattoos of scary insects, from the Cobalt Blue Tarantula to the Deathstalker Scorpion, Flesh Fly, Hickory Horned Devil, and the Two-Spotted Assassin Bug, along with cool facts about each one. Kids will learn that the Emerald Cockroach Wasp uses its venomous sting to turn cockroaches into zombies and other freaky facts. The tattoos are easy to apply - just cover with a damp cloth and read up on favourite bugs while you wait. Peel off the backing to reveal temporary body art for the bug lover!

The feathered friends are getting ready for Christmas. The only problem? Goose is more interested in skating, sledding, and making snow angels than in helping Duck decorate their Christmas tree. Full color.

Get ready for a ride through the alphabet at a busy construction site. Iwai's bright, bold illustrations perfectly complement Sobel's irresistible rhyming text as the workers build, scoop, and dig their way to the end of the alphabet. Full color.

The Kamishibai man used to ride his bicycle into town where he would tell stories to the children and sell them candy, but gradually, fewer and fewer children came running at the sound of his clappers. They were all watching their new televisions instead. Finally, only one boy remained, and he had no money for candy. Years later, the Kamishibai man and his wife made another batch of candy, and he pedaled into town to tell one more story--his own. When he comes out of the reverie of his memories, he looks around to see he is surrounded by familiar faces--the children he used to entertain have returned, all grown up and more eager than ever to listen to his delightful tales.
Using two very different yet remarkable styles of art, Allen Say tells a tale within a tale, transporting readers seamlessly to the Japan of his memories.

Our play & grow series combines an introduction to basic skills along with a whimsical narrative that will engage and entertain children. As children progress through each book, helping storybook characters to complete fun cutting & pasting and coloring & drawing activities, they will develop fine motor control and writing skills.