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.

Children are able to communicate by signing before they develop the skills necessary for speech. By teaching simple sign language to children from as young as eight months, we can help them to convey their emotions and their needs. When children begin to talk, having sign language to fall back on provides a comforting safety net. Favourite nursery rhymes and songs, with babies and toddlers, signing and miming along. Developed with the support of Lancashire C.C. Early Years and Childcare Service, and SureStart Resources Ltd. as part of their 'Sing, Sign & Rhyme' series, these books encourage actions through mime and BSL signs.

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.

With soothing black-and-white photographs of babies and gentle, rhythmic language, this book depicts the many loving connections that come from touch. "Rock, baby, rock. Tender as can be. Snuggle, baby, snuggle. Rest your head on me." Babies and grown-ups will love the warm-and-cozy images of babies snuggling up to blankets, stuffed animals, pets, and people. Happy Healthy Baby SeriesWhat can baby do today? Cuddle . . . and move, reach, play, eat, and rest. The books in the Happy Healthy Baby series include appealing black-and-white photographs of babies and whimsical full-color illustrations that capture the moments and moods of baby's day. Little ones will love the photos of baby faces, and the rhythm and rhyme will hold baby's attention. "Giggle, wiggle, head to toe. Tap and clap and rock and roll "Busy babies grow healthy and strong as they move about, discovering the many things they can do As the books are shared with them, babies absorb concepts of love, safety, and confidence. At times lively, at times gentle, these sturdy-format baby board books reflect what every parent wants: a happy, healthy baby. Includes tips for parents and care providers. A perfect gift for baby showers, newborns, and birthdays

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. The Mississippi River, the Gateway Arch, the Ozarks, and Route 66 are some of the places and features highlighted in this board book of all things Missouri.

Splish splash with Eric Hill's famous puppy, Spot! This sweet bath book is padded, lightweight and fully immersible. It comes with a squeaker for added sound fun and is perfect for sharing with your baby at bath time. At bathtime, Spot plays with his sponge and rubber duck and dries off with his fluffy towel. The bright, simple images of familiar bathtime things will appeal to very young babies and help to stimulate developing eyesight in younger babies. This is a wonderfully fun bathtime book for babies, encouraging an early love of books.

The slithy toves and borogoves invite you to take an adventure through the tumtum trees in Jabberwocky: A BabyLit Nonsense Primer. Jennifer Adams cleverly pulls text from Little Master Carroll's original poem and pairs it with Alison Oliver's bright and cheery illustrations to create a whimsical tale.

Jennifer Adams is the author of a dozen books including Remarkably Jane: Notable Quotations on Jane Austen and the popular Y Is for Yorick: A Slightly Irreverent ABC Book for Grown-Ups. Jennifer works as a writer and editor in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Alison Oliver runs Sugar design studio. Alison's design portfolio includes everything from logos to packaging and product design for clients such as Chronicle Books, Citibabes, and Aerie, as well as Gibbs Smith. She lives in New York.

Measuring, following steps, and trying again after messy mistakes are all part of the fun when these tots and their kitty help with the baking. The sibling duo from Where's Bunny? are back in another household adventure, exploring and playing in the kitchen. These little ones know that baking is hard and messy work, but it sure is fun. Put on an apron, gather ingredients, measure the flour-try to keep kitty off the counter! Wash sticky fingers, and let mommy put the cakes in the oven. Waiting is the hardest part, but time flies for these playmates whose patience is rewarded with more than just baby cakes. Little helpers will be keen to work in the kitchen after reading this sweet story. Told in simple text and delivered in a sturdy Toddler Tough board-book format that is perfect for little hands, Baby Cakes highlights curiosity being explored right at home. The small and familiar moments of childhood are cherished in these heart-warming books written by Theo Heras and illustrated by the award-winning Renne Benoit.

Roger Priddy's Big Board First 100 Words offers simple, everyday words for infants and toddlers to develop their vocabulary, in a larger format than typical board books. Featuring 100 beautiful color photographs in a size perfect for lap reading, this tough board book introduces words and phrases for animals, toys, vehicles, and items used for mealtimes, bathtimes, and bedtimes. Big board books are ideal for children aged 2 and up to learn how to read and identify objects, as well as develop coordination as they learn how to turn the robust pages.

This award winning series has been specifically designed for babies. A great introduction to books through well-known nursery rhymes and interactive text. Singing songs and rhymes is the perfect way to bond with your baby and share quality time. It also aids language development by introducing them to the natural sounds and patterns of speech. Combining these with actions also stimulates the brain and helps muscle development.

Tons of trucks
before our eyes
In every color,
shape and size

Preschoolers meet many different, useful vehicles and the adorable animals who drive them in this playfully rhythmic tour of trucks. Presented in the same successful format of Matthew Van Fleet's "Tails, " bright colors, touchable textures, shiny metallic paper, and moving parts are a feast for little ones' eyes and fingers. Like the sweet animal characters who drive them, kids are sure to shout "We love "all "trucks "

This delightful story shows the many reasons why Peppa and George love their mummy, from her comforting cuddles to her fierce fire fighting.

Show your mummy just how special she is with the perfect present for Mummy Pigs and little readers everywhere!

Early learning is lots of fun with this lift-the-flap tractor book for babies and toddlers. Your little one will love looking at all the different tractors, and finding the farm animals who are hiding behind each one. They can name the tractor colours, lift the tactile flaps, and say hello to a lamb, a pony, a cow, a chick, and more. Baby Tractor! is an exciting hide-and-seek game to share with your little one, and the perfect first baby board book for reading aloud, building first words, and helping kids learn colours.

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.

In a great green room, tucked away in bed, is a little bunny. "Goodnight room, goodnight moon." And to all the familiar things in the softly lit room--to the picture of the three little bears sitting in chairs, to the clocks and his socks, to the mittens and the kittens, to everything one by one--he says goodnight.

In this classic of modern children's literature, beloved by generations of readers and listeners, the quiet poetry of the words and the gentle, lulling illustrations combine to make a perfect book for the end of the day.

1988 Choices (Association of Booksellers for Children)
1995 "Pick of the Lists" (ABA)

The tale of Noah s ark, one of the most enduring stories of all time, is now available as a board book full of 30 fun flaps. Children will love flipping the pages, lifting the flaps, and finding their very favorite animals. From zebras and rabbits to elephants and dogs, this version of the treasured tale has something for everyone and is a perfect addition to any family s library."

In this flip-and-flap book, Prue Theobald's Daisy and Jack teddy bears try to sort out what to wear and where to play. With 250 comnbinations of both clothes and text, this book should provide hours of fun whilst teaching reading skills and about the weather.

There was a hippopotamus who hiccupped quite-a-lotamus.

And every time he got'emus . . . he'd fall upon his bottomus.

Calamity ensues when an elephant, a centipede, and

a rhinoceros try finding a cure for hippo's colossal case

of hiccups. Zenz's creativity shines through with

his use of colored pencil in this off-the-wall

read-aloud. HIC HIC HIC

Meet five adorable narwhals in this exciting addition to the much-loved That's not my... series. Babies and toddlers will love touching the textured patches as they meet narwhals with smooth flippers, fuzzy spots and sparkly horns. The bright pictures and textures to stroke are designed to help develop sensory and language awareness.

Droofus the kindly dragon has a price on his head, but the small boy who befriends him refuses to sell him to the king.

A board book edition of a beloved Dr. Seuss book--now in a larger size!

Teeth--they come in handy when you chew or smile! In Dr. Seuss's hilarious ode to teeth, little ones will laugh out loud as they find out all the things teeth can do and how to take care of them so they last a lifetime! With charming illustrations by Joe Mathieu, this abridged super-simple, super-sturdy board book edition will delight babies and toddlers as they learn about their bodies.