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Now available in a board book edition, this lyrical bedtime book is an ode to baby birds everywhere and to sleepy children, safe in their beds. As a mother describes how different species of birds nest, secure and cozy with their mama birds, she tucks her own child into bed with the soothing refrain -- "you nest here with me" -- easing her little one and readers alike to slumber. Accompanied by beautiful artwork by award-winning illustrator Melissa Sweet, mother and daughter Jane Yolen and Heidi Stemple have combined their poetry writing and love of birding in this board book that is sure to become a bedtime classic.
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.
What will Clive be today? Follow Clive and his friends as they explore the many things a nurse 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.
Taking young readers on a visit to Santa's village at the North Pole, where everyone is busily getting ready for Christmas Eve, this board book is a delightful celebration of the traditions and legends about Santa Claus. With rhythmic language and salutations that guide young children and their families through the passage of a single day, readers visit many enchanting places in Santa's village, including the post office, where childrens letters to Santa arrive daily; the workshops, where elves are making toys for Santa to deliver to children all over the world; and the stables, where they meet Rudolph and the other reindeer and discover Santas magic sleigh. As the day closes, they visit the home of Mr. and Mrs. Claus, where goodies fill their stomachs and warm their hearts. Finally, Santa departs on his sleigh, delivering presents and good will around the world.
One bowhead whale! Two polar bears! Three orcas! Join Kuluk and Asa as they count all the animals they see! This introduction to counting and to Arctic animals helps young children develop their counting skills through short rhymes. It also introduces interesting collective nouns, like a blessing of narwhals and a bob of seals.
This is a sweet, touchy-feely book which is just right for sharing with babies and toddlers. The furry textures are a delight to touch, and even very young babies will reach out to touch them.
A porcupine named Fluffy is happier with his name after he meets a similarly misnamed rhinoceros.
On Katy's birthday, all of her animal friends come to the party dressed in clothes of different colors.
Bouncy illustrations, innovative die cutting and popular rhymes make Books with Holes a must for every child. Available in three formats, suitable for babies, toddlers, pre-schoolers and the nursery or classroom.
Get ready to start nursery with the classic Sophie la girafe toy, in this boardbook full of gentle messages and tips. Join Sophie for her first day at nursery in this book specially made for little ones settling into a new day care environment. This short story is perfect for reading aloud together with babies and toddlers, building familiarity and confidence about their days at nursery or with a childminder. Each scene picks out key first words, to help toddlers building their language skills. Textured, trace-the-shape pages will engage curious readers as they turn the pages. For parents and carers, each page features short practical tips to help you and your child, consulted by Early Years expert Lizzie Noble. Sophie la girafe has sold more than 50 million teether toys worldwide, and now the iconic toy from France turns 60. Celebrate with Sophie as she steps into the pages of a brand new series of baby books. Designed for reading together with your baby or toddler, this would also make the perfect birthday or returning to work gift.
There are so many things to see down by the station; engines, buses, taxis and more. Bouncy illustrations, innovative die cutting and popular rhymes make Books with Holes a must for every child. Available in three formats, suitable for babies, toddlers, pre-schoolers and the nursery or classroom.
A classic picture book from Eric Carle, the creator of The Very Hungry Caterpillar. In this multi-sensory book, children can feel the pictures as well as see them, while they hear or read the easy rhythmic text. Early one morning a little spider begins to spin her web on a fencepost and she doesn't stop until it is finished . . . Alongside the visual excitement of Eric Carle's vibrant collages of familiar animals is the tactile experience of feeling the spider's web as it grows from a simple line into a complex and beautiful creation -a perfect story for reading aloud and sharing. Eric Carle is an internationally bestselling and award-winning author and illustrator of books for very young children. Eric lives in Massachusetts with his wife, Barbara. The Carles opened The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art in Massachusetts in 2002. Don't miss all the other Very Hungry Caterpillar and Eric Carle books: The Very Hungry Caterpillar; Eric Carle's Very Special Baby Book; Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What do You Hear?; The Very busy Spider; The Very Quiet Cricket; The Artist Who Painted a Blue Horse; 1, 2, 3 to the Zoo; Baby Bear, Baby Bear, What do you See?; The Very Hungry Caterpillar Pop-Up Book; Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear?; The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Buggy Book; Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?; The Bad-Tempered Ladbybird; The Very Hungry Caterpillar: Little Learning Library; The Very Hungry Caterpillar: Touch and Feel Playbook; My Very First Book of Words; The Very Hungry Caterpillar Book and Toy; Little Cloud; Today is Monday; My Very First Book of Shapes; The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Sound Book; The Very Hungry Caterpillar; From Head to Toe; The Very Hungry Caterpillar Big Board Book; Draw Me a Star; Mister Seahorse; Do You want to be My Friend?; The Tiny Seed
Caroline Jayne Church makes a splash with this popular preschool
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Let's make a pizza! Can you guess each ingredient as it's added? Soon the pizza will be ready to eat-overflowing with tasty toppings and piping hot, fresh out of the oven! Artfully drizzled with Lea Redmond's fun-loving guessing game and topped with mouthwatering illustrations from Flora Waycott, this beautifully designed board book is stacked with treats for hungry young readers. It's even shaped like a pizza! With every turn of these satisfyingly thick pages, a new, delicious topping is revealed, leaving readers with a picturesque plate of pizza at the end. Celebrate a classic family tradition with this appetizing board book.
Little Lion is ready to play, but everyone else on the savannah has gone to sleep! Full of repeating refrains and charming illustrations of sleeping animals, this humorous bedtime book is designed to develop toddlers' early literacy skills, boost their confidence, and ease them toward peaceful sleep. Pair with the other 2 Little Lion books by author / illustrator Constanze von Kitzing
The Gingerbread Family lives in a sugary world filled with delectably sweet images and scents. Each spread of this scratch-and-sniff board book features clear stickers that smell like gingerbread, chocolate, and more. Full color.
Sneezes, coughs, runny noses, spills, and messes are facts of everyday life with children. And that's why it's never too soon to teach little ones about germs and ways to stay clean and healthy. This book is a short course for kids on what germs are, what they do, and why it's so important to cover them up, block them from spreading, and wash them down the drain. Simple words complement warm, inviting, full colour illustrations that show real-life situations kids can relate to. A special section includes tips and ideas for discussion and activities with parents and caregivers (pb edition only).
Sisters are different in so many ways, yet alike in many more. But there is one heartfelt way in which they are most alike--they love each other so very much. David McPhail's celebration of the joys--and trials--of sisterhood has been a favorite with sisters of all ages for almost twenty years. Now published in full color for the first time, in its original intimate size, a new generation of sisters will love to read this treasure . . . together. Features a presentation page, a personal touch for gift giving.
An illustrated version of the cumulative folk song in which the solution proves worse than the predicament when an old lady swallows a fly. Some pages are die-cut, permitting a portion of the next illustration to be seen.
This tender, rhyming Classic Board Book is a lively celebration of love. Little ones adore being independent and trying new things. But they also need Mom and Dad's reassurance and snuggles. With her spare, lyrical text, Meg Fleming captures the exuberance, the affection, and the tender push-and-pull of life with a child. And illustrator Sarah Jane Wright's evocative illustrations infuse the story with generous helpings of warmth and love.
Potty training has never been so easy, or so much fun, as with this toddler board book for boys. The perfect book to make this toilet training milestone exciting, it features a cool potty-shaped cover and special reward stickers that will make your little one eager to use the potty every single time. The playful rhymes and friendly real-life pictures show your child how to use the potty in clear steps that will aid their understanding and ensure their toilet training journey goes smoothly. Your toddler will transition to pants in no time: say goodbye to nappies boys - it's potty time!
What could be more fun than spending time with Daddy? This book highlights children and fathers spending precious time together, enjoying cooking, trips to the candy store, painting with Dad, bike rides, playing hide-and-seek, having a race, playing catch, tying shoes, shopping at the market, making sand castles, having tea parties, fishing, camping, piggyback races, going to work, walking the dog, football games, gazing at the stars, catching snowflakes, sledding, and more. |
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