Four favorites from Eric Carle are available in one gift set
This sturdy boxed set of four bestselling Eric Carle titles includes board editions of "The Tiny Seed," "Pancakes, Pancakes ," "A House for Hermit Crab, "and "Rooster's Off to See the World." Each story is filled with Eric Carle's trademark collage-style illustrations that have made him one of America's most beloved artists. Parents love Eric Carle as much as kids do, and these four books in a compact boxed set make a perfect gift

Everyone's favorite aardvark, Arthur, is back in this exciting reissue -- just in time for school! Arthur and his friends are getting ready for school! Get a sneak peek at every character's morning routine, from Francine preparing for recess to the Brain searching for his lost lizard. D.W. wishes she could join in the fun, but she's still too young for school. Can she find her own way to help Arthur get ready? Part of an exciting new seasonal 8x8 Arthur publishing re-release with Scholastic, sure to engage and delight a whole new generation of Arthur fans!

New York Times bestselling creators James and Kimberly Dean show us all the wonderful things about autumn. A great book to share with the family at Thanksgiving or anytime-complete with 12 cards, a poster, and stickers! Pete the Cat isn't sure about the changing of the seasons from summer to autumn. But when he discovers corn mazes, hay rides, and apple picking, Pete realizes there's so much to enjoy and be thankful for about autumn. Pete the Cat: Falling for Autumn includes 12 Thanksgiving cards, a fold-out poster, and fun stickers! Share this book with your family-a fun way to connect family members near and far while entertaining kids.

Explore SUMMER in the forest with this lively, interactive Lift-a-Flap Surprise board book! Little ones will love learning all about summertime fun in the forest while following a young bear and her cute and curious little cubs as they trek around the woods climbing trees, eating blueberries, sifting out beehives, and playing in the pond. The bees are buzzing, the blueberries are ripe, and the pond is refreshing! What a wonderful day to be little bear cubs in the forest! A perfect way to celebrate the season with your toddler! Collect the entire series in the Deluxe Lift-a-Flap Seasons titles, as well as all of the interactive books for toddlers from Cottage Door Press, and be sure to check out our full selection of winter books for kids!! Look for the Lift-a-Flap Surprise! It's a Lift-a-Flap and pop-up all in one book! Interactive, beautifully illustrated board book with lots to explore ideal for keeping toddlers entertained and engaged. Great summer book for preschoolers to enjoy Perfectly sized for little hands and fingers to open and close the flaps. Sturdy board pages and thick durable flaps are extra strong and designed to withstand traditional wear and tear from curious little babies, toddlers, and preschoolers Lifting the interactive flaps encourages sensory exploration and helps support the development of fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination in developing children. The content-rich text builds vocabulary. Collect all four books in the SEASONS Lift-a-Flap Surprise series!

Sunny rain sparkling showers Water for our trees and flowers For preschoolers, rainy weather is full of possibility. A puddle in the back yard is just waiting for a stomp in rubber rain boots. A light drizzle is perfect for a search-and-rescue mission for worms and snails. And watching a heavy rainfall makes sitting inside with a warm bowl of soup all the cozier. In Rainy Days, author Deborah Kerbel once again captures the magic of early childhood awe and wonder with rhyming couplets that celebrate every kind of rainy-day activity. Illustrator Miki Sato's unique tactile collage art nearly rises from the page with fascinating features made from paper, felt, and embroidery silk. A final page includes enriching STEM activities inquisitive little ones. Rainy Days is the fourth book in the Weather Days collection that includes the critically-acclaimed titles Snow Days, Sunny Days, and Windy Days.

Blustery wind burns and shrieks Nibbles on my nose and cheeks For preschoolers, windy fall days mean excitement and play. Strong winds stimulate children and their surroundings, as though an invisible hand is shaking the world. Gentler breezes help plants scatter their seeds, set pinwheels in motion, and keep kite strings taut. But fiercer winds begin to sting the cheeks as they bring about a new season... In Windy Days, author Deborah Kerbel once again captures the magic of early childhood awe and wonder with rhyming couplets as light as a breath of fresh air. Illustrator Miki Sato's unique tactile collage art pops off the page through its detailed use of hand-stitching and textural materials.

Discover what it would be like to travel through the four seasons in one day in this musical story based on the classical masterpiece The Four Seasons - push the button in each breathtaking scene to hear the vivid sound of an orchestra playing from Vivaldi's score. Follow a little girl called Isabelle and her dog, Pickle, as they take on the adventure of a lifetime. As a sign of the changing seasons, Isabelle carries a little apple tree with her, and we see it bud, blossom and lose its leaves. As you and your little one journey through the vibrant scenes illustrated by artist Jessica Courtney-Tickle, you will press the buttons to hear 10 excerpts from The Four Seasons violin concerti. Readers should press firmly on the pages to activate the sound board at the back of the book, encouraging interactive learning and introducing children to this beautiful piece of music. At the back of the book, find a short biography of the composer, Antonio Vivaldi, with details about his composition of The Four Seasons. Next to this, you can replay the musical excerpts and, for each of them, read a discussion of the instruments, rhythms and musical techniques that make them so powerful. A glossary defines musical terms. The Story Orchestra series brings classical music to life for children through gorgeously illustrated retellings of classic ballet, opera and program music stories paired with 10-second sound clips of orchestras playing from their musical scores. With The Story Orchestra keyboard sound books, children can play the famous melodies themselves with the sound of a real grand piano. Also available from the Story Orchestra series: The Magic Flute, I Can Play (vol 1), Carnival of the Animals, Swan Lake, The Sleeping Beauty and The Nutcracker. Manufacturer's note: please pull the white tab out of the back of the book before use. Sound buttons require a firm push in exact location to work, which may be hard for young children. All sound clips are 10 seconds long. The perfect primer to introduce children to classical music.

It’s almost Halloween, and little Sylvie Ann has found the biggest, fattest pumpkin. But before she can carve it into a giant, crooked-toothed pumpkin moonshine (or jack-o’lantern), she has to get it home!

Explore WINTER in the forest with this lively, interactive Lift-a-Flap Surprise board book! Little ones will love learning all about wintertime fun in the forest while following two adorable little raccoons as they trek around the snow-covered woods soaking in all the sights and sounds and meeting new woodland friends. The birds are chirping, the owls are hooting, and the deer are frolicking in the snow. The little raccoons snuggle in their tree enjoying the winter days before spring arrives. What a wonderful snowy day to be two little raccoons! A perfect way to celebrate the holiday season with your toddler!

Help the young student in your life prepare for first grade with this friendly, colourful, and re-useable activity book that introduces and reinforces basic skills through hands-on activities like tracing, colouring, fill-in-the blank prompts, and more. Get Ready for School: First Grade Wipe-Off Workbook offers a wide variety of curriculum-based topics that will help your child: - Spell more difficult words by teaching familiarity with the alphabet, vowels, and consonants - Recognize different types of words like nouns, action words, and describing words - Master addition and subtraction - Understand scientific concepts such as where animals live and what they eat, states of matter, and the five senses - Learn to tell time and to recognize and count money - Differentiate between common shapes and colors Time-tested and teacher-approved, Get Ready for School: First Grade Wipe-Off Workbook will help your child develop a love for learning while enhancing their essential motor and problem-solving skills. Colorful workbook pages combine a sense of fun with a feeling of accomplishment, and parents will love that this spiral-bound workbook reflects current academic standards and aligns with the Common Core. Whether it's used during summer break, for extra practice during the school year, or for at home schooling, the Get Ready for School: First Grade Wipe-Off Workbook is the perfect study aid for every young learner, and now it comes in a new, easy to use and re-use format.

To the Gitxsan of Northwestern British Columbia, Nox Ga'naaw is a storyteller, speaking truths of the universe. After Nox Ga'naaw, the frog mother, releases her eggs among the aquatic plants of a pond, the tiny tadpoles are left to fend for themselves. As they hatch, grow legs, and transform into their adult selves, they must avoid the mouths of hungry predators. Will the young frogs survive to spawn their own eggs, continuing a cycle 200 million years in the making? Book four of the Mothers of Xsan series follows the life cycle of the columbia spotted frog. Learn about why this species is of special significance to the Gitxsan and how Nox Ga'naaw and her offspring are essential to the balance that is life.

In this hilarious picture book, all of the farm animals are ready for the seasons to change-but not Cow Rooster and his farm friends are ready for springtime play. But not Cow, who can't seem to dress for the weather. She's decked out in a parka and mittens as the first flowers bloom, ski-pants and a wool hat as the summer sun beats down, and a bathing suit and flip-flops when snow starts to tumble. Readers will love shouting out the catchy refrain "Not NOW, Cow!" while learning all about the seasons!

Do you know springtime in Tokyo is cherry blossom season? Or that on the longest day of summer in Stockholm the sun stays up for 18 hours? Seasons divide the year and bring about changes in the world around us. Different seasons bring warm or cool weather; snow or extreme heat; wet, windy weeks or dry, dusty days; and even big weather events like super storms and twisting tornadoes. Throughout history people have welcomed new seasons with important rituals. Plenty of these traditions continue today, as the change in weather brings different occasions to celebrate and activities to enjoy all year round in many of the world's cities. Discover what different seasons look like in cities all around the world.

When two cats compete in a pumpkin contest, they both win a new friend in this charming story about pumpkins, Halloween, and cats! Mimi and Clara are neighbors. Both cats want to win this fall's Great Pumpkin Contest. As the competition draws near, Mimi's pumpkin grows larger...and larger...and LARGER. And soon the pumpkin-and her worries-are bigger than she imagined. Can Clara help Mimi find her way? With adorable artwork from author and illustrator Angie Rozelaar of Planet Cat Studio, The Great Pumpkin Contest is a perfect Halloween story, and a reassuring reminder that even in a competition, friendship always comes first.

In this fourth and final book in Karel Hayes's acclaimed Visitors series, the beloved family of bears gets in another round of adventures as they experience the full enjoyment of a New England autumn. First up the country fair--the bears sneak onto the midway after hours to play the games and be thrilled by the rides. Next comes Halloween, for which the bears all cleverly disguise themselves to gather a load of trick-or-treat candy. And finally there's a big Thanksgiving feast for all the friends of the forest. As always, the bears manage to have all their fun while carefully avoiding detection.