All I want is Mommy time to make the moments last. Something we’ll remember so that come some far-off day, you’ll know how much I loved you ‘cause we took the time to play. From inspirational novelist Karen Kingsbury comes this delightful children’s book about Moms and children spending precious time together. Whether it’s the zoo, park, a movie, or simply snuggling down to read about such adventures — being together is what’s required for a “Mommy Date.” This poetic picture book reminds little ones of fun they’ve had, and fun ahead, and brings home the bottom line: spending time together is what Mommy’s really want!

    Charlie tells her she can?t wear it ALL the time, but Lola argues that she can. Much to Charlie?s embarrassment, Lola wears her alligator costume to the supermarket and the park. She even plans to wear it for her school talk called ?All about Me!? Can Charlie stop Lola from making a fool of herself in front of the whole school?

    On Christmas we give and get presents, we sing songs, and we decorate our homes. But what is Christmas really about? Is our happy holiday a Holy Day? Find out why we place the star on the Christmas tree. Imagine Christmas guests as travelers of long ago. And let the beautiful song Silent Night fill your mind with pictures of the night Jesus was born. Because Christmas is God s gift to us and if we look around and remember, we ll learn to see the real Christmas. This endearing story by bestselling novelist Karen Kingsbury will capture the hearts of children and parents and grandparents will appreciate the applications they can share."

    They are not stocked year round, but as seasonal offerings on Costco's book and media aisles. They are usually offered two to three times a year. When we learn that they are in stock, we notify the Bob Books Facebook group.You will not be able to find The Collections at Barnes and Noble, Amazon or your favorite bookstore. They're only available at Costco. And they are available while supplies last, so be sure to get them before they're gone.Collection 1 has 18 books, including all the stories from Set 1, and half of Set 2.Collection 2 has 16 books, including stories from half of Set 2, and all of Set 3.Collection 3 has 16 books, and includes all the stories from Sets 4 and 5.The My First Bob Books Collection has 24 books, including all stories from My First Bob Books: Alphabet and My First Bob Books: Pre-Reading Skills.NEW! Bob Books Sight Words has 20 books and 16 flash cards, including all stories from Bob Books Sight Words-Kindergarten and Bob Books Sight Words - First Grade.The five Special Collection boxes contain the original Bob Books materials boxed and reprinted in beautiful, oversized, 8 x 8 inch format. Many customers enjoy the large format for small hands, and they love the terrific price offered by Costco.Each box also contains bonus stickers, bookmark and door hanger.Look out for the Special Collections on the shelves of your local Costco store!Happy shopping!

    Each book in the series contains an online pronunciation guide through the Usborne Quicklinks website.

    Sections on observation, documentation, assessment, and relationships that support learning provide a complete subject overview.

    Your youngsters will never know they're learning as they follow the adventures of Sally, Seth, and Tanner but you will.Identifying basic shapes prepares kids to recognize letters.Sorting and classifying strengthens symbol identification and problem solving skills.Learning simple patterns builds awareness of letter groups and sight words.Sequencing strengthens the ability to predict how stories flow.The Parent Guide offers easy teaching tips that support skills' growth with games and activities.

    Through bright, dreamy illustrations, How Big Is God captures the immensity and wonder of looking at God—and the world—through a young child's eyes.

    One round tortilla, two scoops of rice, and a load of other tasty ingredients add up to one delicious burrito!"One round tortilla/Una tortilla redondaTwo scoops of rice/Dos cucharadas de arrozThree spoonfuls of beans/Tres cucharadas de frijoles"Bold graphic numerals and shaped pages to count in English and Spanish make this book a great way to reinforce multiple basic concepts! David Diaz's signature art is an indispensable ingredient, adding flavor to a burrito bursting with fun.

    Karen Katz and Jayne Shelton's loving story of a child and her grandmother--now in board book!Sitting in the Storybook Chair, in Grandma's arms, you can go anywhere!From deserts to forests, and up through the sky -- come along on one granddaughter's adventure, and ride the wave of words as reading takes her and her grandma 'round the world!

    A is for act--curtains up! B is for blow--pinwheel ready! And C is for catch--butterflies beware! Ida's cut-paper collages are the perfect mix of vintage and modern, comfort and inspiration. Her images of children--on tiptoe, on a zebra, dancing, and jumping--are full of grace and flow. And her distinctive patterns and striking designs spring from page to page.Perfect for both children and adults, this extraordinary alphabet book will add a dash of whimsy and style to any bookshelf.

    Fed by his parents, Ookpik, which means "snowy owl" in the Inuit language, grows quickly in the short Arctic summer. By autumn he has learned to hunt on his own, but prey is scarce on the tundra that year. The owl's instincts tell him that he must leave this land or starve. Ookpik flies south, over the great forests of Canada, and finally lands in the United States, always searching for food and a winter hunting ground. With vivid watercolor illustrations, Bruce Hiscock depicts the changing landscape, from the treeless Arctic of Baffin Island to the dairy country of eastern New York. There, Ookpik settles for the winter, much to the delight of bird watchers. An author's note offers additional details on the life of the snowy owl.

    In this book, she describes projects in a school that successfully adapted the Reggio Approach with Head Start-eligible children. She explains how to use the Reggio Approach to address current major concerns in early education, including helping children become self-disciplined, making sure children are ready for 1st grade, assessing children's progress, and laying a foundation for literacy. Presenting a multitude of examples of excellent preschool practice, this dynamic book:Introduces the concept of "significant work" that draws deeply on young children's innate intelligences. Provides teachers with an opportunity to reflect on what they know and understand about young children. Illustrates how teachers can make changes in their classrooms to expand and improve learning. Describes robust activities from an urban preschool, including how each project relates to a particular teaching principle. Suggests more clearly defined standards and lays out policy implications for each.

    With succinct, lively text and beautiful photographs, the book celebrates African-American culture and helps us to understand and appreciate this special holiday. Over the course of seven days, African Americans, families and friends, come together to light the candles that symbolize their past and future-and their unity. They gather as a community to make music and to dance; to feast on harvest foods and the good things of the earth; and to exchange simple, often homemade, gifts. Readers are introduced to the symbols of the holiday, such as the mkeka (a special placemat), kinara (candleholder), and kikombe cha umoja (unity cup). Important concepts, like the seven principles, are explained. In addition, a note from the book's consultant, aimed at parents and teachers, puts the holiday in its full cultural and historical perspective.

    The Messy family is frantically trying to tidy the house in time for their friends' arrival, but they will never get done in time; will the Albrights still want to be their friends?

    Wherever this loud but lovable family goes everyone is sure to know. When the family disrupts the congregation on Sunday morning, a turn of events helps everyone learn about accepting others and recognizing each others' gifts.