When the child gets caught painting everything from the ceiling to the floor, Mama says "Ya ain't a-gonna paint no more!" But nothing will keep this artist from painting! Written to the familiar tune "It Ain't Gonna Rain No More," the text bounces alongside vibrant stylized pen-and-ink drawings, while page-turns offer up a fun read-aloud guessing game in which kids will delightfully participate. What will the child paint next? "So I take some red and I paint my . . . HEAD!" Silliness paired with the ruckus read-aloud appeal will have every reader begging for repeat reads.

    She is the author of Encyclopedia of Our Ordinary Life. This is her first children's book"Picky eaters will enjoy the subtle humor of this topsy-turvy tale." — School Library JournalFans of Little Oink, Little Hoot, and Duck! Rabbit! will enjoy the sweet musings of Little Pea and his loving family adventures.• Great family read-aloud book • Books for kids ages 2-4• Books for preschool and up

    No matter how hard he tries, he can't seem to frighten anyone. Determined to succeed, Leonardo sets himself to training and research. Finally, he finds a nervous little boy, and scares the tuna salad out of him! But scaring people isn't quite as satisfying as he thought it would be. Leonardo realizes that he might be a terrible, awful monster--but he could be a really good friend.

    Carter, the creator of the bestselling Bugs in a Box® books.Each of the ten magnificent pop-up sculptures challenges readers to find the one red dot. From the flip-flop flaps to the whimsical wiggle-wobble widgets, each page is an original piece of artwork to cherish and admire.

    . . he'd fall upon his bottomus!Calamity ensues when an elephant, a centipede, and a rhinoceros try finding a cure for hippo's colossal case of hiccups. Zenz's creativity shines through with his use of colored pencil in this off-the-wall read-aloud. HIC! HIC! HIC!

    Jane Yolen runs through the gamut of mealtime bad behaviour, satisfyingly concluding with impeccably behaved dinosaur guests.

    Valeri Gorbachev’s adorable artwork pairs beautifully with Sandra Horning’s charming text, and makes for a fun, funny, and educational read-aloud. An unexpected twist at the end will delight readers and have kids asking for this book again and again.

     Mrs. Millie has lots of fun teasing her kindergartners. She tells them to hang up their goats, eat gorilla cheese sandwiches, and to remember to wear their bats and kittens when they go outside for recess. Coupled with hilarious artwork that literally interprets each of Mrs. Millie’s "mistakes," this lighthearted read-aloud sets a typical school day on its ear, even as it teaches a subtle lesson on wordplay.

    . .Yoga Baby wobbles like a little bird . . . Yoga Baby says "time for rest—ahh, shh, shh"A perfect introduction to yoga for toddlersHere is a playful introduction to nine simple yoga exercises for young children. Toddlers will enjoy moving along with Yoga Baby as they follow the basic poses. Unlike most books on the subject, Yoga Baby is aimed directly at preschoolers. This interactive picture book also includes helpful information for parents and educators. Fun, accessible, and colorful—it's a great way for little ones to discover yoga.

    One brave chameleon ventures from the safety of his tree in search of a new home. On his journey, he meets other rain forest animals, not all of them friendly! Alas, the new tree he chooses is already home to another chameleon. She dons her aggressive coloring until she's sure that the visitor is friend, not foe. Then they welcome each other with brilliant, happy colors.Incredible photographs and simple text perfect for young children is rounded out with informative backmatter on one of the planet's most captivating creatures.

    until, at last, he falls asleep.

    And she tries. She really does. But downstairs someone's yoo-hooing, and the doorbell keeps ringing. Soon the house is full of wild guests and weird foods, magic and music. And Mama is still on the phone! What's a little girl to do? Rose finds out, and so will you, in While Mama had a Quick Little Chat.

    'No!' said Baby Bear. 'No kiss for Daddy.' 'Oh dear,' said Daddy, carrying Baby Bear up the stairs. 'How about a koala kiss instead? Baby koalas give their daddies cuddly, clingy kisses, like this . . .'" This warm, affectionate story is perfect for children and their daddies to share!

    A piscatorial picture-book delight from award-winning artist Lucy Cousins. Fish-themed point-of-sale, including mobiles to create your own in-store aquarium! A hilarious, rollicking rhyme of an undersea voyage in Lucy Cousins' unique bright and bold style.

    The rubber ducks were sent to the ocean by a storm. One lost his way and was adopted by a mother duck. Can he squeak like other ducks? Distributed by Tsai Fong Books, Inc.

    He leaves the pumpkin patch, and by the time Thanksgiving rolls around, he discovers the truth about who he is. Full color.

    But as the animal friends roll over to make more room, one animal after another gently tumbles out of the cozy den...until Little Mouse is left all alone. But Little Mouse misses his friends, so he comes up with the perfect solution to his problem.John Butler's charming version of a children's favorite countdown to bedtime features a simple but playful text and soft, pastel-colored illustrations of bright-eyed baby animals. The result is an irresistible read-aloud story that will invite delighted responses from young children.

    He wanted a different kind of pet — one that could run and catch, or chase string and climb trees, a soft furry pet to sleep on his bed at night. Definitely not Norman. But when he tries to trade Norman for a "good pet," things don’t go as he planned. Could it be that Norman is a better pet than he thought? With wry humor and lighthearted affection, author Kelly Bennett and illustrator Noah Z. Jones tell an unexpected — and positively fishy — tale about finding the good in something you didn’t knowyou wanted.

    Throughout this hilarious tale, readers will get a giggle out of Cow’s mixed-up vocabulary as Cow meets “cats” that honk, “pigs” that baa, and a herd of scary “frogs” that look very familiar. Straightforward language and on-location photography transform a lovable squish toy into a larger-than-life personality.Spot squish on cover gives readers a touch of Cow.Simple wordplay will delight young audiences.Charming gift for cow collectors.More adventures of Cow to come.

    Set in China, this bunny doesn't like to play with field mice. Instead, he prefers chopping down bamboo.

    Of course they can't. Can they? A wayward penguin is found by the side of the road and convinces his rescuer he crashed while flying. The unusual pair tries all sorts of methods to return the penguin to the sky (all remarkably unsuccessful) until the day when the penguin finally rediscovers the secret of flight within himself. This charming, simple, and understated parable is ideal for children starting school, graduates, job-seekers, newlyweds, and anyone else who s learning to fly in unfamiliar skies.

    One is in the city. The other is in the jungle. Some of my students have hands. Others have trunks. Elephants live in Asia. They eat three hundred pounds of food a day. They spray water out of their trunks. Even so, they are a lot like you. They like to eat cookies and hang out with their friends. They even like to paint pictures. In this true story you'll learn about an amazing class of elephants that are taught to become artists by an amazing teacher.

    With Todd Parr's trademark bright, bold pictures and silly scenes, kids will learn that reading isn't something that just happens at school or at home-it can happen anywhere! Todd shows us all the fun ways we can read- from in the library and in bed to in the bathtub and on the road. Targeted to those first beginning to read, this book invites children to read the main text as well as all the funny signs, labels, and messages hidden in the pictures.

    Despite his protests, does the duck really like being tickled after all? This modern day version of Pat the Bunny will have its audience laughing, and maybe even snorting, -Do it again!+ Like Ten Little Lady Bugs and Tails, this treasure of interactive fun is sure to engage parents and children for hours of tickling and giggling.

    A funny retelling of the classic fairy tale of the three little pigs, with lift-the-flap surprises.

    It also glows in the dark!

    . . Here’s the perfect book for anyone who’s ever been afraid to go into the deep end, off the high dive, or go down the big slide. Come on—slide, already!Children will be drawn to the bold, cheerful art and the soft, puffy cover. The rounded corners and strong paper stock will make it difficult for children to rip.

    With each turn of the page kids and parents alike will enjoy the beautiful illustrations and kids will be captivated by moving the characters up and down the pages. Little ones won't be able to resist this touchable, playable book!

    But their very first customers, an old woman and her grandson, order just one small, inexpensive pizza. Suddenly, Ben and Chris have an idea. They pretend this young man is really their 100th customer of the day!

    Replaces WRITE NOW: The Complete Program For Better Handwriting (2nd edition).

    Her only dilemma is what flavor to choose — until she meets a girl named Miracle, with her brightly patched dress, who's a nickel shy of buying her own frozen treat. With some quiet help from Granddaddy, Squirt makes just the right choice and ends up with something even better than TWO Popsicles: a new friend.

    An illustrated collection of one original and four traditional songs.

    Karen Hill's books look to encourage chidren to learn more about Jesus and how He is presented in their everyday lives. I recommend Karen and her works without hesitation! Expect wonderful things from Karen Hill and Little Simon Inspirations.Sincerely,Max Lucado"Keep growing faith and joy through Little Simon Inspirations books for your child!

    As you read along with the rhymes, flip open the oversize flaps and place your lips through the die-cut hole on each page to make the farm animals appear to moo, baa, and la la la! This engaging, entertaining novelty book makes the animals come to life!

    She is soon orphaned and begins to learn that others fear the virus inside of her. In her own grace and through the kindness of others, she endures and even flourishes.

    Can you?We've all got hands for clapping, necks for stretching, and feet for kicking. We've all got eyes that close and mouths that open (and often do). But best of all, as this colorful menagerie is happy to display, we've all got bellybuttons -- for tickle-tickle-tickling!

    Happy or sad? Old or new? Empty or full? Pull a tab, and a bright green crocodile's jaws go from shut to open, revealing a huge pink mouth lined with sharp white teeth. See that pretty little hummingbird? Flip a flap and a big long-necked ostrich takes its place. Now turn a wheel, and you're in for a carnival ride, circling up and down. From noted novelty-book artist Robert Crowther comes a hands-on book that makes the concept of opposites crystal clear to even the youngest readers.

    He cooks for himself, cleans up for himself, and at the end of the day, reads himself a story. It's a simple life, and he likes it. But one evening, Froggie shows up at his door. He wants to listen to Rabbit's story, too. While eating a snack-or three. While lounging on a pillow-or ten. And bringing over his family-dozens and dozens of frogs! Rabbit has finally had enough; Froggie will have to go! But when he sits down alone to read himself a story, Rabbit realizes something is missing: someone to listen; someone to share a wonderful story. Keith Graves' boisterous, humor-filled artwork lends just the right touch to this multilayered tale that celebrates the joy of reading aloud.

    

    Hands-on flannel board stories, finger plays, and interactive stories help build listening skills. Help kids express emotions and tell their own stories with sock puppets, paper bag puppets, and more! Perfect for nurturing imagination and enriching dramatic play centers! For use with Grade PreK-K.

    And, as families familiar with this popular American lullaby know, they will try just about anything to convince baby to smile again.Award-winning artist Brian Pinkney's version of the classic song is an exuberant and affectionate tribute to a father's unconditional love.

    A digital solution for your classroom with features created with teachers and students in mind: - Perpetual license - 24 hour, 7 days a week access - No limit to the number of students accessing one title at a time - Provides a School to Home connection wherever internet is available - Easy to use - Ability to turn audio on and off - Words highlighted to match audio Provides an introduction to the concepts of fast and slow, comparing some of the world's fastest animals with animals that are slow.

    

    But when he wakes early from his long winter sleep and decides to find his friends, that's exactly what he does! A great read-aloud book by a great team.

    Adorable illustration and cheery, rhyming text show children what it's like to wake up in the Arctic. Backmatter gives additional information on each animal featured!

    With no family, Lucky the leopard searches for someone to love and take care of her, and after several disastrous experiences, she makes a surprising choice.

    Or a golden horn, that summons all the birds and beasts in the land. This is the story of those treasures and of Felix, a lonely prince, who has only his shadow to play with—until he meets a mysterious blue dragon. This is an enchanting story about finding friendship. Angela McAllister, who has written more than 50 children's books, is the author of The Little Blue Rabbit; Barkus, Brave Bitsy and the Bear; and Trust Me, Mom! Mary Claire Smith's joyous illustrations have appeared in Mr. Grin and Mr. Groan, The Nightspinners, and Little Tree.

    But Rosie has the time of her life as she is initiated into the exotic and adventure-filled world of a hair salon. Girls will love reading about Rosie's adventures at the action-packed salon, from a home hair color gone wrong, to the mystery of a lost boy and a missing wig! Readers get to share in Rosie's fun by picking out their own shades of nail polish, hairstyles, and lipstick color and other items shown in the colorful illustrations throughout the book.

    Carter has teamed with talented author Sarah Weeks to create a hide-and-seek adventure like no other. Toddlers will have hours of fun with inventive pop-ups, materials to touch, a glittery pinwheel to spin, and a mirror for peekaboo! This irresistible read-aloud includes exciting interactive features that will engage toddlers--and their parents--with every turn of the page.

    Lower the flap, and see a friendly animal�1/2s face! With a little help from Mom or Dad, baby can play peek-a-boo with a cat, a dog, a cow, a hen, a pig, a duck, and a lamb. A surprise appears at the very end of the book in the form of a little boy who holds a teddy bear up to hide his face. But when baby lowers this flap, a mirror is uncovered. Baby is looking at his own laughing face!

    Cooper, the new boy next door, sees only the string, not the dog. He also sees the large birthmark on Hankis face. Thus begins a war between the two boys, a struggle that threatens to dissolve all hope for the friendship they both crave. The climax comes when Cooper grabs the string and tries to pull it from Hankis iron grip, snapping it in two. What follows brings the boys together without threatening Fergusis existence. In fact, Fergus ends up with a friend of his very own.

    Introduces some common objects that are white in color including eggs, teeth, and polar bears.

    - Capital and small letters are included.

    You name it, they vie for attention with it. Full of bright watercolors by Mits Katayama, this new 32-page book shows children how being pleasant and positive--even helpful--is the best way to get noticed. Recommended by pediatricians, parents and even Nanny 911! An excellent big sister or big brother gift.

    It's such a sweet-looking sweet potato, the pua'a can't help himself but show it off to all his friends. Yet, after bragging and denying his friends the chance to share his sweet potato, the pua'a soon learns that friendship and sharking makes the sweet potato much sweeter. A simply sweet tale, The Hungry Pua'a and the Sweet Sweet Potato is sure to be a favorite of any young child's who is learning the importance of sharing and friendship.

    In this celebration of the fiesta day, the traditions and history of the holiday are explained in a clear and festive manner.

    Babs the Baby and Fog the Dog are helping Mum get ready. Every day there's something to do invitations to make, balloons to blow up, cakes to bake and on the day itself there's a BIG surprise. Margaret Wild's warm, simple text keeps us guessing to the very end.

    Wojtowycz's illustrations are as bold and beautiful as ever, and Andreae's rhymes continue to tickle the funny bone.

    Who is on the biggest square? How many circles are there? How many sides does a rectangle have? Toddlers will love learning about shapes with the cutest, friendliest dinosaur family ever! The colorful creatures put on a happy show as they play with everything from triangles to ovals, diamonds, and stars.Each spread features the labeled shape on the left side, and the dinos interacting with it on the right—along with a fun question about each one.

    When the rest of the barnyard gets a whiff of the spicy smells and want to join in, it can mean only one thing . . . FIESTA! But when the big day arrives, all their spicy southwestern supplies are gone! Could Mr. and Mrs. Nuthatcher have caught on to the flavor craze?

    You and the children will delight in such program themes as Creepy Crawlies, Forest Friends, Frosty Frolics, and After School Adventures. The book presents an entertaining mix of multisensory activities that appeal to a variety of literacy levels and learning styles--rhymes and songs, awesome activities, crafty crafts, and great games.Unlike other programming guides, this one uses a developmental approach with literature-based activities fitted to specific learning needs. More than an idea book, it includes all the nuts and bolts for initiating children's programs--from foundations and guidelines for understanding various stages of learning to everything you need to get started: book lists, step-by-step instructions, reproducible patterns and illustrations, even tips on publicity and public relations. Whether you're a novice or a seasoned children's programmer, this book gives you fresh programming ideas that foster lifelong literacy and love of reading. Grades PreK-3.

    

    . . But then the things they "can" do are so much more fun With its bright, bold colours, adorable characters and a lively rhyming text everyone will want to join in this wonderfully funny celebration of young family life.

    As a toddler inspects a kitchen, a local shop, a bedroom, and many other exciting places, children will uncover fun facts about each place—making this interactive lifttheflap book an exciting way to learn about their environment.

    2,000 Best Games and Activities will keep your kids laughing while learning seven essential life skills: - Communication- Curiosity- Decision making- Kindness- Playfulness- Self-control- Self-esteem Including activities that take five to ten minutes and use ordinary household items, this book is essential for parents or caregivers of children from babyhood to eight years old.

    The story explains the vital role that trees play in our lives, providing us with the wood for our homes, furniture and other products--and mankind's responsibility to protect and care for them. Co-authored by Chuck Leavell, musician, tree farmer, conservationist and longtime keyboardist for the Rolling Stones.

    But when the clever fairy finds out what he's done, watch out! He's about to learn that she has a strong sense of justice—and an even stronger sense of humor! The warm childhood memories of Martin Nelson Burton find a perfect home in Clint Hansen's paper sculpture wonderland. The sequence of wordless pages in the book - where the Tooth Fairy flies to the boy's house, reacts passionately to finding out that the boy has tried to trick her with a paper tooth, then devises her own strategy to "get even" - make for a wonderful prediction exercise for young readers. A storytelling treat, this charming picture book offers a true story from the author's childhood that kids will recognize as authentic, as they lose their baby teeth and get visits from the Tooth Fairy themselves.

    The whole village has come to share memories of Sareen’s Nana. Sareen wants to tell her stories of Nana’s last mango season and their search for the perfect mango, but she’s afraid the words won’t come or that she’ll begin to cry. It’s only when Sareen faces her fear that she realizes it’s not the sadness of Nana’s death that she’ll remember best but the joy of Nana’s life.Set amid the rich culture and lush scenery of Jamaica, this moving book offers the hope of rediscovering joy after a loss and pays tribute to the remarkable power of story: to touch, to connect, and to heal.

    So when some noisy otters and blue jays move in, and a giant pine crashes into the pond and messes things up, this frog is none too pleased. Still, that's nothing compared to his shock when a jar descends from above and he's whisked away in the hands of a little boy, only to find himself lost and alone in a strange new place. Now our frog's on a journey full of many dangers -- and many wonders, too. Will he ever see his familiar pond again?

    on their way they encounter a host of silly, spooky characters, from a skittle-skattling skeleton to a shirking, lurking Dracula. Can they make it all the way to the witch?s house? or will their fears get the best of them? this humorous take on a favorite holiday begs to be read aloud again and again.

    In MORE FUN WITH MAISY! a flip of a flap shows that bicycling, bouncing, and dancing all go better with a friend — and that playing see-saw clearly takes two, three, four, or more!

    Desperately he searches high and low for her around the farm, ignoring the animals who can see that she is, in fact safely ensconced in a sling on his back!

    Author-experts Ghoting and Martin-Diaz combine this cutting edge early literacy research, which is the heart of the Every Child Ready to Read program, with practical implementation tips for busy children's librarians. Scripts and plans help librarians explain what adults can do to enhance children's print motivation, phonological awareness, vocabulary, narrative skills, print awareness, and letter knowledge. Proven step-by-step methods address planning, promoting, and assessing this richly informative new kind of storytime. literacy research and parental how-to into storytimes; help parents develop self-sufficiency in nurturing their children's early literacy skills; address the developmental needs of early talkers (newborn-2), talkers (age 2-3), and pre-readers (age 4-5); and use the tips, tools, promotional samples and assessments to build on current programs. Storytime is the perfect time to offer guidance to parents so they can better prepare their children to be successful readers. Here's a proven way for adults to enhance children's reading readiness.

    But something very strange is happening. Freddy easily catches Mole, who is outside in daylight and doesn't even try to scramble into his tunnel. All Mole seems to care about is a pretty girl mole. Freddy is so surprised, he sets Mole free. Sparrow proves just as easy to catch--"doesn't even try to fly away. He's too busy mooning over beautiful Antonia sparrow. No one is afraid of Freddy anymore. What is going on? Hedgehog has the answer--"love is in the air. It's highly contagious, and before he knows what hit him, Freddy, too, is in love.

    While on his way to the store to buy cabbage for dinner, Willy Nilly manages to say the wrong thing to almost everyone he meets.

    - Reinforces the concept of sequence (Fits Language/Art standards).- When available, simple recipes are used so children and guardians are able to try it out at home or in class.- Welcome Books are reviewed by reading consultants before publication.- Includes glossary and index.- Glossary words are bolded throughout the book for easy identification and the glossary includes a pronunciation guide to help emergent readers with these new words.

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    So Little Yin puts her snugly in her trolley, and they head off. But when Big Yang gets stuck in a tree, Little Yin must help him escape, and the adventure doesn't seem quite so fun anyone. This is a beautiful tale about friendship and bravery.

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    In fact, their advice makes his problem even worse! Where can a gorilla find just the thing to soothe an itch? The answer may be closer than he thinks!

    Provides an introduction to the concepts of loud and quiet, comparing some of the world's loudest animals with animals that are quiet.

    Just like a loving parent, he places Petey the pup into his doggie bed, gives the animal his own stuffed toy to curl up with, wraps the pooch in a soft, warm blanket, and promises him a snack and a trip to the park when he wakes. But Petey has things other than sleep on his mind--and soon the smart dog has turned the tables on the tired little boy. The final image of the puppy playing while his owner sleeps will delight both children and their parents.

    Little ones learn about the traditions of this special holiday as they help their furry and feathered friends get ready for the big day. In this brightly colored pop-up book with engaging rhyming text, delightful autumn scenes pop off the pages and invite children to bob for apples, frolic in fallen leaves, and cook up a feast to share with friends.

    Jump into a crisp autumn day in this sweet Pre-Level 1 Ready-to-Read featuring the Bobbsey twins!Freddie and Flossie are raking the leaves when they notice their pile start to shake! And it has eyes and a tail! Could it be the dreaded leaf monster?

    Artist Emily Bolam's appealing pictures, all painted in dazzling colors, simply pop with energy and good humor. What a wonderful presentation of the traditional English cumulative rhyme. It's fun to look at and fun to read aloud--and also a great way to introduce young children to farm animals and the sounds they make. It all begins with the kitty: I had a cat and the cat pleased me, and I fed my cat under yonder tree. Cat goes fiddle-i-fee. Before long, each animal is enjoying its meal, and expressing very loud appreciation. The horse neighs, the pig goes griffy-gruffy, the sheep baa-baas, and the cow moos in a happy cacophonous chorus. And the pictures pulse with color; everything's in astonishingly brilliant reds, glowing greens, shimmering blues, and sunshine yellows as dynamic as the chattering creatures themselves. Kids will want to read this over and over again.

    At least that's what his owner Posy tells him. But Posy simply doesn't appreciate how hard Rufus really works. Guarding the birdbath, pruning the catnip, keeping his stripes in order and the sun off the rug—these things take true dedication. What Posy doesn't realize is that every day is a workday for Rufus. He's just misunderstood! Cat fanatics and cat critics alike will fall in love with Rufus, the hardest-working cat in the pet business.

    My City/ Mi Ciudad is a delightful board book by Rebecca Emberley, introducing young readers to words in both English and Spanish.