A Brain Pickings Best Children's Book of 2018 "The rambunctiously designed illustrations of bugs, plants, fruit, snails, and other aspects of the natural world are done in simple, warm, unshaded colors and black crayonlike outlines that echo and support the narrative's ingenuousness, as does the hand-lettered text. It doesn't take itself too seriously-some segments are endearingly silly, especially the asides of some of the critters voicing their opinions. What sets this book apart from so many others with the same theme of the nourishment derived from connecting with life is its infectious joy, delivered simply and sincerely."-STARRED REVIEW, Kirkus Reviews Starting from the premise that everything is alive-a feeling that is deep and immediate for many children-Be Still, Life draws the reader into a still place where everything is moving. Thought-provoking in its depiction of the relationship between stillness and motion, this is certain to engage children, slowing them down through sheer fascination and delight. Ohara Hale is a multi-disciplinary artist. Born in Hollywood, California, she now lives in Montreal, Quebec. She works as a fine artist, illustrator, musician/singer, director, animator, voiceover actor, graphic designer, and art director. Hale shares her studio with her dog, Banana. Hale loves all creatures, including spiders and snakes!

A wonderful account of the sense of taste given to us by the creator, which can be explored endlessly with young children through tasty treats and delicious drinks, encouraging us to give thanks to God.

With a rumbly in his tumbly, but not even a smidgen of honey, Winnie the Pooh is in real trouble. What's a Hungry Bear to do? Find out in this delightful touch and feel book, in which children can touch and feel the velvety-soft bow tied to Eeyore's tail, the rough surface of a Poohstick, the sticky honey on Pooh Bear's honeypot, and more!

A wonderful account of the sense of touch given to us by the creator, which can be explored endlessly with young children through feeling objects and performing actions, encouraging them to give thanks to God.

Explore the complex world of feelings with the uplifting and acclaimed I Feel... series! Help children understand the confusing and sometimes scary feelings they experience with I Feel... Anxious. Sometimes I feel anxious. Sometimes I feel worried. And sometimes these unsettling feelings can grow until they feel totally overwhelming! It's hard to feel this way, but there are lots of things to do to help me feel better. I'll just take it one step at a time! With fun, witty illustrations and simple, straightforward text, I Feel...Anxious addresses the common feelings that come with being a child. This book makes it easy for kids to identify how they're feeling-and have fun too. Own the whole series! I Feel... I Feel... Different I Feel... Awesome I Feel... Lonely I Feel... Meh I Feel... Too! I Feel... Sick I Feel... Allergic I Feel... Angry I Feel... Something

'Sparklers' is a set of information books for pre-school children that will eventually cover all key topic areas of the early years curriculum. The books are designed to support and extend the learning of children aged 3 to 5.

Peppa and George are going on a nature walk, and you can touch and feel all the amazing things they find along the way! It's a lovely day, so Mummy and Daddy Pig are taking Peppa and George on an exciting nature walk. This book is perfect for young readers. Little hands will love to feel the fluffy bee, the bumpy tree trunk, the shimmery butterfly, the soft grass and the shiny snail's shell!

From eyes to ears and legs to toes, there's a lot for baby to discover, and even more for a family to love. Bright, buoyant art, a catchy rhythm and rhyme, and a roly-poly little baby are sure to inspire plenty of giggling and grabbing and feet-in-the-air-ing. Already a hit in hardcover, this is the perfect first board book for every baby-and for every parent who loves that baby to bits.

Learning about opposites has never been more fun - or funny - than with this winning board book. Yummy
Spaghetti is yummy, but worms - and blue crayons, and sand, and other things too gross to mention - are definitely yucky when tasted. Amiably illustrated in a bright, graphic style, Leslie Patricelli's spirited board book, YUMMY YUCKY stars an obliging, bald, and very expressive toddler who acts out each pair of opposites with comically dramatic effect.

A charming touch-and-feel board book that introduces baby to all the tactile joys of Christmas. This festive touch-and-feel board book lets little ones explore and enjoy all that the holiday has to offer through the curious eyes of everyone's favorite little monkey. Your baby can experience Christmas with Curious George as he hangs stockings, decorates the tree, awaits a visit from Santa, and finds a surprise present on Christmas morning. With sweet illustrations, simple rhyming verse, and an array of textures--which include velvet stockings, crumbly sugar cookies, soft reindeer fur, and Santa's fluffy white beard, among others--this holiday book is the perfect gift for those eagerly awaiting a visit from you know who

What different sounds do you hear throughout the day? How about a phone ringing, a bee buzzing or even your heartbeat? We live in a world bombarded by noise and we don't always think too much about the sounds we hear or enjoy listening to. This is a book of colourful and creative imagery highlighting some of the different sounds that fill our day. There is plenty to discuss in this simple yet deceptively clever book.

Explore the wild and wonderful world of animal senses with a dynamic work of children's nonfiction. Humans experience the world through sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell. But what if you had the compound eyes of a fly, the whiskers of a cat, or a whale's ability to sense magnetic north? There's a whole world of surprising senses out there, and fascinating adaptations that have allowed animals to make use of them. We can't interpret the faint vibration of an elephant's faraway stomp, but learning how they keep in touch with family across the wide savannah helps us understand that we are more alike than different. Featuring accessible text from Emmanuelle Grundmann, inviting art from Clemence Dupont, and informational sidebars, a glossary, an index of animals, and a standard index, When Elephants Listen with their Feet is a lively nonfiction book that encourages curiosity about-and respect for-the animals with which we share our planet.

LEARNING IS FUN: Learn as you go with simple concepts like counting, matching, and opposites. Increase visual thinking, fine-motor skills, and hand-eye coordination

AT HOME OR ON THE GO: Slip into a backpack or bag and make this a quick on-the-go activity

FOR ANY OCCASION: Great for summer activities, road trips, vacations, airplane rides, rainy days, inside activities, birthday gifts and holidays

In the tradition of Tomie dePaola’s Quiet and Scott Magoon’s Breathe comes this lyrical, meditative picture book about listening and mindfulness.

BEEP!
WOOF!
VROOM!

Isn’t the world a noisy place?
But what if you
stop, close your eyes,
and LISTEN?

Can you hear each sound?
Can you listen past the noise
and hear the quiet, too?

Beautifully illustrated and poignant, this lovely picture book follows a girl through her school day as she listens to sounds across the city: caws of crows, shouts across the playground, and finally, the quiet beating of her heart and whispered goodnights.

From music writer and The Creative Independent/Kickstarter Editor in Chief Brandon Stosuy, comes an entertaining new board book that introduces the many moods, styles, and senses of music to the youngest audiophiles--because music is for everyone, and music is for you. Featuring Amy Martin's dynamic art style, Music Is... explains music through our eyes and ears so that the sense of hearing is transformed into a visual experience. A pitch-perfect board book that is sure to strike a chord with readers of all ages.