Join dogs big, little, loud and quiet, in this beautifully illustrated, timeless classic from beloved author P.D. Eastman! Join the big and little dogs at play in this vibrant, action-packed Blue Back Beginner Book from the celebrated author and illustrator P. D. Eastman! Using a 75-word vocabulary and clear illustrations, pre-readers are helpfully introduced to the concepts of number, colour, and opposites. Beginner Books have been designed to appeal directly to children through the use of humour, rhyme and bright pictures that can be 'read' even by the non-reading child. Some Beginner Books are simple stories, others are hilarious nonsense: both types have been designed to give children confidence and make them want to go on reading.

A fresh new cover for a classic story from the Beginner Book range. A little boy who overfeeds his goldfish begins an adventure that brings even the police and a fire engine to cope with a fish out of water. Beginning readers will delight in this fast-moving story.

A new edition of the classic illustrated storybook, ideal for children just beginning to read on their own. Two birds face many decisions and dangers before finding the Best Nest. Beginners Books are designed to encourage even ‘non-reading’ children to give reading a try. This Green Back Book will boost the confidence of children who have just started to read on their own. Perfect for giving children confidence and encouraging them to go on reading.

The classic illustrated children's book, ideal for reluctant readers and children just beginning to read on their own. This beautifully illustrated story of a baby bird's journey to find his mother is a timeless classic from beloved author P.D.Eastman. Reluctant readers and children who have just started to read on their own will love joining the baby bird on his quest as he asks everyone (from a kitten to a cow) and everything (from a plane to a tugboat) that he meets, 'Are You My Mother?' Beginner Books are designed to encourage even 'non-reading' children to read. This Green Back Book will boost the confidence of children who have just started to read on their own. Some Beginner Books are simple stories, others are hilarious nonsense: both types have been designed to give children confidence and make them want to go on reading. Perfect for both boys and girls of ages 3 and up.

The ultimate introduction to words, Dr. Seuss style! Perfect for introducing your child to reading! Introduced by the Cat in the Hat and featuring a selection of Dr. Seuss artwork and rhyming sentences, I'll Teach My Dog 100 Words shows young children how easy it is to learn to read - even for a dog. Each spread features five rhyming sentences, each positioned alongside a colourful flap which lifts to reveal a rhyming word and more delightful Seuss artwork. With a novelty child-safe mirror on the final page, this storybook is a joy to read with your child.

Illus. in full color. Trans. by Pilar de Cuenca Iné s Alvares.
"The presence of the English text beneath the Spanish makes it especially
helpful in the primary-grade bilingual classroom."-- "Booklist.
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Big Dog . . . Little Dog has been reformatted into a Beginner Book to join P. D. Eastman’s other classics:
Go, Dog. Go! and Are You My Mother? This delightful book chronicles a day in the life of Ted and Fred–two dogs who are different in every way, but also the best of friends. An irreverent introduction to the concepts of size, color, and opposites, with additional art and text by the creator’s son, Tony Eastman.

Whether by foot, boat, car, or unicycle, P. D. Eastman's lovable dogs demonstrate the many ways one can travel. The new text emphasizes the concept element of the original while maintaining its rhythm and charm.  

Illus. in color. A baby bird is hatched while his mother is away. Fallen from his nest, he sets out to look for her and asks everyone he meets -- including a dog, a cow, and a plane -- "Are you my mother?"  


From the Hardcover edition.

A boxed set of four board books featuring P.D. Eastman's famous dogs! Tucked inside this little red box topped with a sturdy handle are board book adaptations of the classic Beginner Books by P.D. Eastman: Go, Dog. Go!; Big Dog . . . Little Dog; The Alphabet Book; and Michael Frith's I'll Teach My Dog a Lot of Words. Perfect for the holidays, baby showers, and happy occasions of all kinds, this is a literacy-nurturing gift that babies can literally sink their teeth into!

Illus. in color. A baby bird is hatched while his mother is away. Fallen from his nest, he sets out to look for her and asks everyone he meets -- including a dog, a cow, and a plane -- "Are you my mother?"  

Illus. in color. The story of an incredible twosome that "provides interest, suspense and word repetition. Illustrations excellent. Recommended."--(starred) School Library Journal.

Illus. in full color. Many kinds of dogs in a variety of fun-filled activities.

Illus. in full color. Beginning readers can learn 100 different words in this story about a remarkable dog.  

The easy-to-read, must-have classic about a baby bird in search of his mother! A baby bird goes in search of his mother in this hilarious Board Book adapation of P.D. Eastman's classic story, perfect for babies and toddlers-now in a larger trim-size!

What could make a better present than a classic Beginner Book? Six of them--for less than the price of two! We've taken the complete text and art of three beloved P.D. Eastman titles: "Go, Dog. Go!, ""Are You My Mother?, " and "The Best Nest"; Robert Lopshire's "Put Me In the Zoo" (the first of his books featuring the character Spot); Marilyn Sadler and Roger Bollen's "It's Not Easy Being a Bunny" (the first PJ Funnybunny story); and Mike McClintock's charming, cautionary tale "A Fly Went By," and bound them together in one sturdy hardcover omnibus. A perfect introduction to reading that will whet young readers appetites for additional books in the Beginner Book series.

Illus. in full color. Trans. by Pilar de Cuenca & Inés Alvares. "The presence of the English text beneath the Spanish makes it especially helpful in the primary-grade bilingual classroom."--Booklist.  

Una nueva traduccion al espanol de Are You My Mother? Esta edicion en espanol de Are You My Mother?, la historia de un pajarito que busca a su mama, brinda la oportunidad a millones de hispanoparlantes de leer esta entranable historia de P.D. Eastman en su propio idioma. Traducido por Teresa Mlawer, una de las figuras mas respetadas en el mundo editorial en espanol, este clasico recrea el eterno vinculo que existe entre una madre y su hijo. El regalo ideal para futuras mamas, el Dia de la Madre o cualquier ocasion especial. An all-new Spanish language translation of Are You My Mother? This Spanish-language edition of Are You My Mother?-the story of a baby bird in search of his mother-makes the joyful experience of reading P. D. Eastman's beloved Beginner Book available to the over 37 million people in the U.S. who speak Spanish! Newly translated by Teresa Mlawer-one of the most respected figures in Hispanic publishing-this classic beginning reader celebrates the timeless bond between mother and child, making it perfect for baby showers, Mother's Day, and happy occasions of all kinds!

Calling all P. D. Eastman fans What could be a better than six Beginner Books written and/or illustrated by P. D.--or son Peter--Eastman? Six of them for less than the price of two At only $15.99, "The Big Purple Book of Beginner Books" is an incredible value and includes the full, unabridged text and illustrations for "A Fish Out of Water" by Helen Palmer, " I'll Teach My Dog 100 Words" by Michael Frith, "Fred and Ted Go Camping" by Peter Eastman, "Snow" by P. D. Eastman and Roy McKie, and "Flap Your Wings "and" Big Dog . . . Little Dog" by P. D. Eastman, all bound together in one sturdy, hardcover omnibus. Perfect for birthdays and holidays, this is a classic, affordable gift the whole family can enjoy together.

P. D. Eastman's classic character Aaron the Alligator makes his early-reader debut On this lazy day, Aaron is hot, tired, and hungry--perhaps a nice, juicy lemon will taste good? Blech Lemons are not good to eat Follow daffy Aaron as his hazy, lazy day becomes less lazy and more crazy Young readers will giggle along as they tackle the simple words and sentences all on their own. Aaron the Alligator is a star of "The Cat in the Hat Beginner Book Dictionary" and a long-out-of-print series called Everything Happens to Aaron.
Step 1 Readers feature big type and easy words for children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story.

It’s autumn in this Step 1 Step into Reading early reader by P. D. Eastman, author of Go, Dog. Go! and Are You My Mother? As Aaron the Alligator’s thoughts turn to apples, pumpkins, football, and . . . ghosts, his usual mishaps occur while playing outdoors with his friends. Young readers will giggle along as they tackle the simple words and sentences all on their own.

Step 1 Readers feature big type and easy words for children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story.

Illus. in color. "Comic pictures show how the fish rapidly outgrows its bowl, a vase, a cook pot, a bathtub."--The New York Times.