In this story in the Owl and Bird series of full-color board books, it's Owl's bath time, but it seems he's forgotten to take off some of his clothes! This amusing beginner book about bath time, with bold, bright illustrations and simple text, reminds readers to be thorough when washing and shows reluctant bathers that bath time can be lots of fun, while introducing emerging readers to simple vocabulary and dialogue.

In this story in the Cat and Bug series of full-color board books about Cat and his obliviousfriend Bug, Cat is trying to take a nap. Bug decides to take a nap, too, but Bug's preparations for naptime are keeping Cat awake. Bug may have a lot to learn but his friend Cat loves him anyway. This amusing beginner book, with bold, bright illustrations and simple text will show the readers how to prepare for naptime and the importance of patience. Introduces young readers to simple vocabulary and dialogue.

In this story in the Cat and Bug series of full-color board books about Cat and his oblivious friend Bug, it's almost but not quite snack time. Bug asks Cat to share his snack early, but by snack time, Cat's snack is all gone. Bug may have a lot to learn, but his friend Cat loves him anyway. This amusing beginner book, with bold, bright illustrations and simple text will show the readers the importance of waiting and of sharing. Introduces young readers to simple vocabulary and dialogue.

When Pig receives a pair of new socks, there is just one problem: They smell too clean! What will Pig do to make her new socks smell better? This comical story is aimed at encouraging a love of literacy in emergent readers. The book uses bold illustrations and simple text to help new readers develop their vocabulary, as well as encouraging the recognition and understanding of word structure through phonics.

In this story in the Owl and Bird series of full-color board books Owl kindly shares his things, his help, and his time with his friends, and when he loses his beloved balloon and needs help, a good friend reciprocates and shares with him. This sweet beginner book, with bold, bright illustrations and simple text will show the readers the importance of kindness, help, sharing, and reciprocating, while it introduces emerging readers to simple vocabulary and dialogue.

Pig writes a letter to Cat and gives it to Bee to deliver. But now an impatient Pig must wait for a response. This book is part of The Adventures of Silly Pig series of full-colour board books, with bold, colourful illustrations and simple text for toddlers, preschool, and reception readers, introducing young readers to a range of vocabulary terms, rhythm, and rhyme.

When a hungry little monster goes looking for food, everyone in her path gets a little nervous. Luckily, she finds her favorite lunch just in time! This book is perfect for beginner preschool and kindergarten readers. It features large type and easy words, paired with fun picture clues that will help new readers decode the story. Board book, Little Monster series, Story elements: setting, plot and character development: Little Monster, main character, strong illustration support, ask and answer questions, speech bubbles, rhythm and rhyme, sight word vocabulary. Comprehension strategies: re-tell story, predict outcomes, identify sequence of events, cause and effect relationships and problem and solution. Themes: Monsters, feeling hungry.

In this story in the Owl and Bird series of full-color board books Owl tidies up his toys. But tidying up doesn't have to be just a chore--it can be fun, too! This amusing beginner book, with bold, bright illustrations and simple text, shows readers how to put the fun into necessary chores, while it introduces emerging readers to simple vocabulary and dialogue.

Join Pig as she cooks one of her favorite recipes: Stinky Stew! Can you guess what unusual ingredients she will throw in the pot? This humorous story is aimed at encouraging a love of literacy in emergent readers. The book uses bold illustrations and simple text to enable new readers to develop their vocabulary, as well as encouraging the recognition and understanding of word structure through phonics.

In this story in the Zip the Robot series, Zip wants to accompany Cat on a hike. “Robots are great hikers”, he says. But the hike is too long, hot, and muddy for a robot. This amusing beginner reader book, with bold, bright illustrations and simple text will show readers the importance of taking care of your friends and keeping a good attitude. Introduces young readers to simple vocabulary and dialogue.

In this story in the Cat and Bug series of full-color board books about Cat and his oblivious friend Bug, it’s playtime. Bug has some ideas for what they can play, but Cat just isn’t having fun yet. Bug may have a lot to learn, but his friend Cat loves him anyway. This amusing beginner book, with bold, bright illustrations and simple text will show the readers the importance of awareness, listening to others, and compromise. Introduces young readers to simple vocabulary and dialogue.

Cat has a new hat, but the wind has other plans. Cat rides his skateboard past various animals in search of his new hat. With colourful, simple illustrations and short, rhyming, easy-to-understand sentences this is part of the Cat and Friends series of books, aimed at encouraging a love of literacy in emergent readers. Bold illustrations and simple rhyming text enable new readers to develop their vocabulary, as well as encouraging the recognition and understanding of word structure through phonics. Printed as a board book, the story is nicely designed for children and readers of all ages.

In this story in the Owl and Bird series of full-color board books Owl and his friends are on the go, using various transport and in engaged in a variety of activates requiring motion. This amusing beginner book, with bold, bright illustrations and simple text, introduces young readers to various modes of transport and forms of motion, with simple vocabulary.

Pig is happy, but Cat is sad. When toys and treats don’t work, what will Pig do to cheer up her friend? This book is part of The Adventures of Silly Pig series of full-colour board books, with bold, colourful illustrations and simple text for toddlers, preschool, and reception readers, introducing young readers to a range of vocabulary terms, rhyme, and rhythm.

When Little Monster is reading a book, nothing can get in her way except reaching the end of her book. This book is part of the Little Monster series of full-color board books, with bold, colorful illustrations and simple text for emerging readers.

ZIP IS BACK, AND HE HAS A NEW BUTTON! Zip is eager to show off his new button to Cat, even though he isn't quite sure what it does. Will it take them back in time? Send them to the moon? Make them invisible? It turns out the button has a much more practical and relaxing purpose. This beginner reader book, with bold, bright illustrations and simple text, also makes a sweet bedtime story! Printed as a board book, the story is nicely designed for children and readers of all ages!

Owl and Bird take a walk and count the things they see. Bold, colorful illustrations with cute characters and simple text enable babies and toddlers to learn about the concept of numbers. Printed as a board book, the story is nicely designed for young children.

In this story in the Owl and Bird series of full-color board books Owl puts on his clothes one by one, even though he gets the order wrong at first. This amusing beginner book, with bold, bright illustrations and simple text, teaches readers the essential skill of dressing themselves properly and in the correct order, while it introduces emerging readers to simple vocabulary and dialogue.

In this story, Zip, an overconfident robot, wants to have a tea party with Cat. Zip insists that tea parties require fancy hats, cake with frosting, and sugar cookies, but when Cat wants to pour the tea, Zip admits he doesn’t like tea, though he loves cake and cookies! This amusing beginner reader book, with bold, bright illustrations and simple text will show readers the importance of thinking creatively. Introduces young readers to simple vocabulary and dialogue.

In this story in the Cat and Bug series of full-color board books about Cat and his friend Bug, Bug ticks Cat into trading his cookie for a magic wand. But the wand is really just a stick. Luckily, Dog loves sticks and has an even bigger cookie to trade. This amusing beginner book, with bold, bright illustrations and simple text will teach readers about trading, thinking carefully before trading something precious, and making smart choices. Introduces young readers to simple vocabulary and dialogue.

Owl's friends want him to play, but Owl decides to complete his gardening chores first, and they all reap the rewards. This short, simple picture book is perfect for the youngest readers. It features large type and easy sentences, paired with bold illustrations that help beginning readers decode this story about the rewards of diligence and responsibility. Board book, Owl and Bird series, Emergent Reader, Story elements: setting, plot and character development: Owl and friends, strong illustration support, ask and answer questions, repeated words and phrases, sight word vocabulary. Comprehension strategies: re-tell story, compare and contrast adventures of characters in a series, predict outcomes, identify sequence of events, changes from beginning to end of the story, and cause and effect relationships. Themes: friendship, chores, making decisions

Part of the Zip the Robot series of full-colour board books, this is the story of an overconfident robot who is wants to build the world's greatest spaceship. His good friend Cat is eager to help. But when it is finished, the spaceship won't launch. This amusing beginner reader book about a robot who finds out how much he has to learn has bold, bright illustrations and simple text and shows readers the importance of creative problem-solving. It introduces young readers to a range of vocabulary, simple dialogue, and onomatopoeia.

When Zip the robot sees Cat knitting, he wants to knit a scarf, too. But Zip soon finds knitting very boring, and even using his turbo boost doesn't help him knit faster! This book is perfect for beginner preschool and kindergarten readers with bold, simple illustrations, appealing characters, and easy-to-read text with new words to expand young readers' vocabulary. Printed as a board book, the story is nicely designed for children and readers of all ages.

Cat is hot, so he goes for a swim that becomes quite the deep-sea adventure! Bold illustrations and simple rhyming text enable new readers to develop their vocabulary, as well as encouraging the recognition and understanding of word structure through phonics. With colourful, simple illustrations and short, rhyming, easy-to-understand sentences, this is part of the Cat and Friends series of books, aimed at encouraging a love of literacy in emergent readers. Printed as a board book, the story is nicely designed for children and readers of all ages.

Little Monster and her animal friends are playing hide-and-seek. Little Monster finds everyone but Bumble Bee, who has chosen the cleverest hiding place of all. This book is part of the Little Monster series of full-color board books, with bold, colorful illustrations and simple text for emerging readers.