When the death of a relative, a friend, or a pet happens or is about to happen . . . how can we help a child to understand?
"Lifetimes" is a moving book for children of all ages, even parents too. It lets us explain life and death in a sensitive, caring, beautiful way. "Lifetimes" tells us about beginnings. And about endings. And about living in between. With large, wonderful illustrations, it tells about plants. About animals. About people. It tells that dying is as much a part of living as being born. It helps us to remember. It helps us to understand.
"Lifetimes" . . . a very special, very important book for you and your child. The book that explains--beautifully--that all living things have their own special "Lifetimes."

Charm your toddler with ten photographs of cheery baby faces. The diverse group of little ones featured in this six-inch board book smile and sparkle on each sturdy page. Your child will catch the babies' infectious energy and learn to associate smiling and laughter with happiness.

Barney was a cat. He died last Friday. And everyone was sad.
They did what most people do when a cat they like dies. They had a funeral. And then they tried to think of good things about him. They wanted to remember him as he was; and they thought about some other things, too.
Whenever a cat dies, or a dog, or a bird, or any friend, it can be a little like this story about Barney. since dying is as usual as living, it's good to know about him.

Naps are just a little break--but when it's naptime, many toddlers have trouble settling into sleep. This calming, encouraging book helps young children quiet down so they can get the rest they need. Eyes are closed, lights are dimmed...and (yawn, s-t-r-e-t-c-h) before little ones know it, it's time to wake up. Cozy illustrations enhance the text.
An award-winning author/illustrator team offers a fresh look at the times and transitions all toddlers face daily, giving young children the tools to handle routines with confidence and cooperation.
Part of the Toddler Tools series, "Naptime" can be shared before (or during) the desired "time," or whenever toddlers need encouragement with routines. Includes tips for parents and caregivers.

Beginning with anticipating the new baby's arrival, this book celebrates all the moments, great and small, that a new grandpa is ready to share. Whether it's taking a nap together or rooting for the Yankees, this grandpa just can't wait. Lush and dreamy pastels complement the heartfelt text, and together they celebrate all the joy a brand-new baby brings to the world.

Leading on from the very successful Alain Gree board books, also published by Button Books, comes this set of four mini board books beautifully presented in their own slipcase. The titles chosen for this set are: Colours, Animals, Numbers and Letters. Each mini book uses the same design and content as the original, larger format board books. The small size of each title will be very appealing to little children and the set will make an ideal gift. The back cover of each book doubles up as a puzzle showing one quarter of an image, put the books in the right order to create one of Alain's illustrations!

What will Clive be today? Follow Clive and his friends as they explore the many things a teacher does in a day. Role-play is crucial to a child's positive development, boosting language and social skills, and building self-confidence. This humorous and caring interaction of an inclusive group of playmates will inspire young readers to create their own diverse roles, free of gender stereotypes.

An award-winning author/illustrator team offers a fresh look at the times and transitions all toddlers face daily, giving young children the tools to handle routines with confidence and cooperation. Toddlers will look forward to clean-up time with this simple rhyming book that encourages them to chant along as they tidy up. Young children learn to work together to put items in their place, make a neater space, keep a smile on their face--and make room for more fun. Delightful illustrations enhance the text. Part of the Toddler Tools series, Clean-Up Time can be shared before (or during) the desired "time," or whenever toddlers need encouragement with routines. Includes tips for parents and caregivers.

Meet five adorable penguins that waddle through the pages in this delightful board book. Babies and toddlers will love touching the tactile patches and looking for the familiar little white mouse.

Concertina Bath Book format with reversable suckers and interactive squeeker character. Simple questions on scene side for first counting and words. Sturdy storage bag with velcro seal and tray. All phthalate-free materials.

Concertina Bath Book format with reversable suckers and interactive squeeker character. Simple questions on scene side for first counting and words. Sturdy storage bag with velcro seal and tray. All phthalate-free materials.

Take a peek into a traditional family Christmas. Children of all ages will enjoy tree trimming, hanging ornaments, caroling, baking Christmas cookies, decorating the house, making snow angles, sprinkling reindeer food outside, reading Christmas stories, mistletoe, leaving milk and cookies for Santa and opening presents on Christmas morning.

Infectious rhymes, sunny illustrations, and an array of baby animals make an irresistible page-turner for the youngest of listeners.
Little readers are invited to join these baby animals as they fly, swim, wiggle, and slide, all with the help of their mamas. But what these babies like best, of course, is spotting other baby animals With the buoyant rhythms of Phyllis Root and David Walker's cheerful illustrations, here is a guaranteed favorite for babies and toddlers, who will love shouting out the rhyming word sure to come on the next spread.

"From the Hardcover edition."

Bedtimes can be wild, especially when animal babies are involved! Sometimes messy, often chaotic and always exhausting, they offer perfect bonding opportunities - of a kind! Courtney's wacky style and eye for detail perfectly illustrate the fun, laughter and love shared each day in family life.

Ages Birth to 3 years. Many of North America's most beloved regions are artfully celebrated in these boardbooks designed to soothe children before bedtime while instilling an early appreciation for the continent's natural and cultural wonders. Each book stars a multicultural group of people visiting the featured area's attractions -- such as the Rocky Mountains in Denver, the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta, Lake Ontario in Toronto, and volcanoes in Hawaii. Rhythmic language guides children through the passage of both a single day and the four seasons while saluting the iconic aspects of each place.

All young children adore pets, and here they will find a whole variety of them, from dazzling goldfish and cute puppies to a hungry hamster and a beautiful budgie. This first word and picture book will delight babies and toddlers, who will love looking at it, either with grown-ups or by themselves. The book's strong, dramatic pictures, and informative and entertaining point-and-say format encourage word skills and recognition. The animals depicted range from the tiniest little mice to larger creatures like horses and ponies, and from commonplace cats and kittens to more exotic pets such as a frog, a parrot and a chinchilla. This soft-to-touch boardbook is specially designed for youngsters and adults to enjoy together, with a wipe-clean cover and sturdy board pages. Visually exciting, enjoyable to use and built to last, this is an ideal introduction to the world of books. Experts agree that preschool children respond more immediately to photographs than to illustrations. This stimulating series is designed to capture a child's attention with bright images and familiar shapes that he or she will recognize. Here they will see cute, floppy-eared rabbits and scaly tortoises. They can compare the sizes of big and little breeds of dog. The final page shows a group of assorted pets together. Meanwhile, adults can point to and repeat the simple captions. This chunky boardbook will bring a smile to any little one's face.

Meet Little Dino and all his prehistoric pals as they help you with numbers and counting in this chunky, soft-to-touch boardbook. Each number is illustrated by Dino and his friends, such as 2 dinosaurs with muddy feet, or 6 dinosaurs out and about - I bet you never knew dinosaurs could drive! This interactive book has been specially designed for young children and adults to enjoy together, with a wipe-clean cover and sturdy board pages. You can learn to count and recognize numbers, and have fun! Don't be frightened! Unlike the dinosaurs you may have seen in the movies, Little Dino, the young Tyrannosaurus, isn't scary at all. His friends are very nice, too - including a blue Brontosaurus, a red Triceratops and a bright green Stegosaurus. There's no need to be frightened by mathematics, either, because Dino and his chums are here to help you with counting - from one dino with a long neck to ten dinos on a train. Along the bottom of each page is a list of figures showing where the number fits in the sequence. You can count on Little Dino!

Hello! I am Little Fish, swimming in the sea.

I love my mummy very much, and Mummy Fish loves me.

Join Little Fish and Mummy for a special day together! This heart-warming story follows Little Fish and Mummy on a rhyming adventure under the sea: swimming, blowing big bubbles and saying hello to all their fishy friends. Little ones will love this sturdy fish-shaped book that’s all about the special bond between a mother and child.

Peep into nests and inside burrows to see baby animals and where they live in this flap book for young children. A brilliant introduction to an amazing variety of animal homes, including nests, warrens, hives, dens and dams.

Dr. Seuss's classic celebration of imagination is now a BIG Bright & Early Board Book
Think left and think right and think low and think high. Oh, the THINKS you can think up if only you try Dr. Seuss's wise words are now available in a bigger board-book format, perfect for the youngest readers.

A very funny story of quick wits and friendship, The Room on the Broom is another smash hit from the unparalleled picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo. The witch and her cat fly happily over forests, rivers and mountains on their broomstick until a stormy wind blows away the witch's hat, bow and wand. Luckily, they are retrieved by a dog, a bird and a frog, who are all keen for a ride on the broom. It's a case of the more, the merrier, but the broomstick isn't used to such a heavy load and it's not long before . . . SNAP! It breaks in two! And with a greedy dragon looking for a snack, the witch's animal pals better think fast! Ideal for use in the classroom, Room on the Broom Big Book is a very funny story perfect for reading aloud. Children will be captivated by Julia Donaldson's irresistible verse and Axel Scheffler's spectacular illustrations.