As kids turn the die-cut pages of this vibrantly illustrated book, they'll watch the Big Green Monster grow before their very eyes. Then, when they're ready to show him who's in charge, they'll turn the remaining pages and watch him disappear!Ed Emberley's groundbreaking book about mastering fear and emotion through play and imagination has been a bestselling favorite for decades and feels as fresh and innovative today as it did 25 years ago.

    At last she does, and they all bounce up and down with joy, welcoming her home.

    Could it be a case of mistaken identity? This fast-paced comedy of errors, illustrated with Jez Alborough's quirky artwork, is guaranteed to have children—and bears alike—reaching for their teddies!

    Little ones will jump at the chance to join this menagerie of zany animals and children as they stomp, wiggle, roar, and spin their way through the day, as the rhyming text reinforces important concepts.

    As a mother and son explore their neighborhood, they try various ways of walking--from giant steps and reggae steps to criss cross steps and backwards steps.

    Rambunctious Froggy hops out into the snow for a winter frolic but is called back by his mother to put on some necessary articles of clothing.

    Each spread features a number word from one to ten, a color word, and an Arabic numeral, folding out to reveal one or more lively animals.

    Scaredy Bear! Sister Bear is afraid of her own shadow and Brother Bear won't let her forget it! With Papa Bear's help, Sister learns to conquer her fears and scare up a few tricks of her own! Youngsters will enjoy this easy-to-read story that's frightfully good fun!

    Kids can follow the hilarious antics that ensue as old Mister Johnson attempts to get rid of a cat "that just won't stay away." Musical notation is included for children who want to sing along with this funny adaptation of Fred Penner's theme song.

    Then count them and you'll fall asleep." But instead of sheep, the child sees a variety of barnyard and wild animals in funny poses like an itchy cow and a smiling, fat hippo. The sheep finally appear and the child falls asleep counting up to ten and wishing for a big kangaroo.

    When his grandfather is sick, Tad-Tin goes out to fly his special dragon kite, so that it can take all their troubles away with it.

    Too much pepper makes him sneeze, and everyone escapes, leaving Eva with only pepper soup. A lift-the-flap book with large, simple art.

    Whoo's eyes are those that shine so bright? It's a little hoot owl ready for Halloween night!

    Just how many pink pigs are there in the piggies circus and what are those pastel porcine performers doing?

    Joe refuses to get ready for a shopping trip, despite threats that he might be turned over to a giant, witch, and other scary creatures.

    Read how a mother ferret keeps her family safe from dangerous predators.

    Highlighting similarities and differences among these colorful creatures, the book offers easily grasped information to early readers while providing toddlers with an introduction to shapes, sizes, and opposites. 28 full-color collages.

    With the pull of a tab or the turn of a wheel, the reader can hurl, flip-flop, topple, and tumble nine adorable teddies out of their cozy bed--each in a clever and funny way.

    When her canine companion and co-star is lured away by an unsavory movie producer, Jocasta Carr flies off on an adventurous journey to rescue her beloved dog.

    

    Your audience will sit spellbound as you create the "answer" to each story's riddle, which reinforces one letter of the alphabet.

    Full-color illustrations.

    Readers can find the missing puppies by turning colorful acetate pages.

    Enumerates the many different sounds a visitor might hear in the city, including the honking of trucks, the sound of a jackhammer, and the bonging of a big clock.

    The stark simplicity, familiar images, and lilting rhymes combine to make a handsome volume.--Booklist.

    Told in rhyming couplets, it chronicles a boy's magic seaside dream--of riding the waves, flying kites in all sorts of glorious shapes, watching beach balls float down from the sky, and even sighting an iceberg. Full color.

    Little Simon is bringing this humorous and touching bedtime story back in a board book format with beautiful new illustrations.

    Add parental pride, an unkind remark, gossip, panic and a little fear: this could mean war. Ann Love's royalties go to Cancer Research.

    Young readers will have a good time joining Little Mouse as she searches for the perfect Father’s Day present. What will she choose? Kids can lift the flaps to see what she’s thinking about—and decide what they’ll get for their own daddy, too.

    An introduction to the orchestra encourages readers to identify eighteen musical instruments and features lively photographs that show how each instrument is played, a glossary of terms, and a note to parents on preparing a child for learning an instrument.

    Boyds Mills Press publishes a wide range of high-quality fiction and nonfiction picture books, chapter books, novels, and nonfiction

    Using popular children's books, you'll teach every curriculum area. Includes 450 fresh new teaching ideas based on 90 teacher-recommended books and 18 integrated, thematic units. Classroom-tested, developmentally sound -- full of learning discoveries that children love.

    Includes alphabet activities.