Use of three-letter words and consistent vowel sounds in slightly longer stories build confidence. Children love the hilarious (and sometimes mischievous) stories and pictures. These twelve books, filled with fun, drama, and surprise keep interest high for even the youngest readers.

    Whether he's dyeing eggs, searching for baskets, or snacking on sweets, both parents and children alike will relate to this beloved story. A perfect way to celebrate the Easter holiday!

    This unique collection brings together some of her very best work and celebrates her amazing achievements over the years. There's a wealth of treasure for children of all ages to enjoy, beginning with a selection of simple rhymes and stories and moving on to some of Shirley's classic picture books featuring such well-loved favourites as Dogger, Alfie and Annie Rose. Enjoy stories from My Naughty Little Sister as well as a wealth of other characters. There's also a selection of stories for older readers including The Lion and the Unicorn and Enchantment in the Garden, which combine satisfyingly longer texts with marvellously expansive pictures. Shirley Hughes' warmth and versatility shine from every page of this stunning collection which will captivate readers of all ages and take pride of place on the family bookshelf.

    The last page is sure to delight with all the colors of the rainbow. What a fun way to learn colors!

    The stories in this book, one from each major country or area of the world, are written in a way that young listeners and young readers will find easy to understand and enjoy

    Look right into a spider's eye and get tangled in its web! Marvel at the stunning pictures of teeny tiny creepy crawlies blown up to extraordinary sizes. Engaging annotations provide buggy facts and figures. Larger than life photographs of these bugs include locusts, caterpillars, beetles, flies, grasshoppers, ants, praying mantises, and more!

    Developed at the preschools and infant-toddlers center in Reggio Emilia, Italy, this program has received international attention. It offers examples of how Reggio principles have enhanced classroom practices of a variety of child educators and how those involved with Reggio principles have enhanced their own classroom practices. A practical and inspiring work, this book introduces the principles that guide excellent preschools.

    It is designed to be used with an adult's guidance and includes matching and sorting activities which help children develop the ability to recognize and discriminate between shapes. There are also practical suggestions for further activities and a shape game.

    In a charming parade that offers lots of counting fun, Dilly-Dally's nosy neighbors drop in to ask her what her growing number of secrets are all about. At the end, the reader "cracks" her secrets -- nine eggs with nine perfect ducklings inside

    Intriguing hidden images are revealed with one sweep of the paper flashlight, included at the back of the book. Full color.

    Presents six previously published stories about counting, colors, shapes, opposites, the human body, houses, cars, and trucks.

    As guinea pigs leave the scenes, they leap on and around oversized numbers representing the arithmetic behind their actions. In the end, only one guinea pig remains -- but one can be fun, too.

    Activities include "Who Am I" memory matching game, spelling mini-puzzles, Secret-Code Names, and Name Number Sort. Plus: Easy art projects, music and movement activities, learning center ideas, pocket-chart poetry, computer connections, book links, and big, colorful poster. For use with Grades K-2.

    Readers will develop their creative eye and soon learn to "see" the artistic possibilities that surround them. Sohi gives easy-to-follow directions on how to choose shells for shape and color, how to arrange the shells in an animal form, and how to preserve the work of art for others to see, using all non-toxic materials. A field guide provides detailed information about each shell, and helps young shell artists learn more about the "tools" of their craft.

    As they listen to favorites such as Humpty Dumpty and Three Blind Mice, youngsters are also invited to hunt for Mother Goose s feathers, one of which is carefully sewn into the art that accompanies each rhyme. By the final page, they will have collected just enough tiny feathers to fill a bedtime pillow. Thoughtfully compiled, and illustrated with collages that bring together many antique fabrics, this is a truly nostalgic Mother Goose treasury that will be lovingly handed down for many generations.Book Details: Format: Hardcover Publication Date: 9/1/2006 Pages: 64 Reading Level: Age 5 and Up

    Minky and his friend Mouse provide instructions for making various paper snowflakes, holiday flowers, and other crafts related to winter.