Bad trouble. The kind of trouble where it’s almost Thanksgiving…and you’re the main course. But Turkey has an idea—what if he doesn’t look like a turkey? What if he looks like another animal instead?After many hilarious attempts, Turkey comes up with the perfect disguise to make this Thanksgiving the best ever!Wendi Silvano’s comical story is perfectly matched by Lee Harper’s watercolors.

    He's always been a happy little utensil. But lately, he feels like life as a spoon just isn't cutting it. He thinks Fork, Knife, and The Chopsticks all have it so much better than him. But do they? And what do they think about Spoon? A book for all ages, Spoon serves as a gentle reminder to celebrate what makes us each special.

    Well, except for Bob. Much to the other bunnies’ frustration, Bob can never get the rhythm right. Then he saves everyone from a big, scary monster wielding—gasp!—a broom, and they all breathe a sigh of relief. But can Bob save them from the big, scary monster’s next attack? Vrrrrrroooommm . . .

    She takes her baths in apple juice. She wears a pancake as a hat. She tries to ride the farmer’s cat."But the barnyard animals complain that she’s too silly. When she stops entertaining her friends with her antics, the farm becomes a quiet and unhappy place. David Slonim’s acrylic, pencil, and ballpoint pen illustrations add to the hilarity in this story about a one-of-a-kind silly goose.

    • A fun story based on the classic duck/rabbit visual puzzle• Book teaches a lesson on right versus wrong and differing points of view • Written by Amy Krouse Rosenthal, the award-winning author of Little Pea, Little Hoot, and Little Oink; and illustrated by Tom Lichtenheld, creator of children's books including Everything I Know About PiratesFans of Red is Best, The Perfect Pet, and In My Opinion will love solving the eternal visual puzzle in Duck! Rabbit!★ "The snappy dialogue makes for fine read-aloud. Duck? Rabbit? As kids will readily see, it depends on how you look at it." — Publishers Weekly, starred review• Fun, interactive family read aloud book• Books for kids ages 3 and up• Picture books for preschool, kindergarten, and elementary students

    He thinks Old Man Winter has told him to drive a jeep, to sweep, and to leap. Big Bear just can’t seem to hear what Old Man Winter is saying. Finally, Old Man Winter finds a noisy way to get Big Bear’s attention. Cozy illustrations rendered in pencil and mixed media by Will Hillenbrand bring this bedtime story to a fitting conclusion.

    Even when little dinosaurs are naughty, it's important to remind them that no matter what they do, they are always loved. In this book, readers will laugh aloud as parents cope with the typical antics of childhood, but in the end, hugs and kisses show your little one how much you care.

    But what these babies like best, of course, is spotting other baby animals! With the buoyant rhythms of Phyllis Root and David Walker’s cheerful illustrations, here is a guaranteed favorite for babies and toddlers, who will love shouting out the rhyming word sure to come on the next spread.

    Everyone will get one on Graduation Day—everyone except the porcupines, because Porcupines + Balloons = TroubleBut Isabel isn't going to settle for another boring bookmark. She has a plan. . . .

    The book is accompanied by a music cd of the opera being performed.

    Find a horse.2. Enjoy the ride!But there's a problem; Roy doesn't know what a horse IS! So he sets off to find out with hilarious results: A snake tells him to look for a creature with legs. A crab has six legs, but he's too unfriendly to be a horse. A chameleon smiles at Roy, but horses don't change color... What's a horseless cowboy to do?

    But Mooch, Earl's best friend, knows what all of these things have in common: love is what makes Earl's tail wag. Patrick McDonnell, creator of the nationally syndicated comic strip, Mutts, pays an incredibly sweet tribute to his dog in a tale of wiggling and waggling, fwipping and fwapping...and every dog's secret to the joy of life.

    What's left to do? Nothing! Ten seconds of nothing! Can they do it? Can they act like stone statues in the park? Can they simply hold their breath and not blink an eye? With a wink to the reader and a command of visual humor, feature film animator Tony Fucile demonstrates the Zen-like art of doing nothing...oops! Couldn't do it!

    He is so big he can't fit inside his book! Luckily, Ernest is also a very determined moose, and he and his little chipmunk friend aren't going to give up easily. With some tape, odd bits of paper, and plenty of enthusiasm, the pair constructs an enormous gatefold page by themselves, and everything fits together in the end.

    Peek inside a witch’s kitchen, and you’ll either smile or shriek! Cool two-way flaps offer humor and heebie-jeebies in this neon-bright novelty book.Those who dare to poke around in a witch’s kitchen should be prepared for what they find! Will it be tasty treats or terrifying beasts? Foods that delight, or a nasty fright? A nice way to fill your belly or something disgusting and smelly? And who do you think will pop up if you try to escape through the back door? Nick Sharratt’s bold illustrations combine with a clever concept sure to lure kids in for a tour that will scare them silly.

    I want to be just like my mommy one day. For the creators of the #1 New York Times bestseller, Me and My Dad! comes a companion book that celebrates the very special relationship between a mother and child. Little Bear’s mom is so smart she can do just about anything! She can roar and swim like a fish and she’s never afraid of the dark. But the thing that she does best of all is hold her bear cub tight. Stunning illustrations capture the love that these two bears feel for each other. The perfect gift for Mother’s Day, this is sure to be a favorite for both mother and child.

    What kind of a face would you make if a tickly green bug were sitting on your nose? Or if it were-eek!-inside your shirt? Could you make a scary face to frighten it away? Or, even better, stand up and do the chicken dance? Yes? Then better get to it! This exuberant, interactive picture book starring a bossy little ladybug and a GIANT hungry frog will have kids leaping up and down and out of their seats to dance and make silly scary faces of their own.

    It cools her when the summer sun is too hot and holds her up when she dives in. It keeps her company in the quiet of winter. The river takes care of Maya and Maya takes care of the river. In this charming story about the wonders of nature presented in both English and Spanish, Maya Christina Gonzalez uses her remarkable talents as an artist and storyteller to inspire young readers to explore and protect the natural world around them."

    Ages: 4+

    Every night she reads a new story, and the next day, she acts it out. One day she's a fairy princess, the next day she goes on a trip to Lagos! She becomes a tiger, a farmer, a pilot. . . . what will Lola be next?Children and adults will love following along with Lola's adventures. LOLA LOVES STORIES celebrates imaginative thinking and the importance of books as a way to inspire young minds.

    Is that really a shark he can see? Turn the page and find out . . .Children will delight in peeping through the die-cut holes and guessing what Tim has spotted.

    What about a whale? Gigantic? Immense? How about enormous! What if you had to find a word for the biggest animal of them all—a dinosaur. Mammoth? Humongous? Colossal!With its bright pictures of animals in all shapes and sizes, this terrific read-aloud introduces young children to the language of comparisons, synonyms, and antonyms.

    The holiday magic behind each Christmas picture is the result of an inventive paper engineering technique that is part of this unusual book 's construction. These festive "moving " illustrations dramatize and highlight two favorite Christmas tales, "The Nutcracker "and " The Night Before Christmas. "Here is a beautiful book that makes a wonderful holiday gift--a volume that boys and girls will return to and cherish for many Christmases to come.

    The first said, My, it's getting late! ... Count with the pumpkins from one to five as they each experience the fun and spookiness of Halloween night! Spot-laminated pumpkins shine on the cover of this spirited padded board book.The soft padded covers, rounded corners and sturdy board pages make this title a perfect fit for preschoolers!

    Like Leo Lionni's chameleon in A Color of His Own, Sylvie comes to learn that being yourself is the best thing to be. When she learns that it's due to the little pink brine shrimp they eat, Sylvie takes the maxim "You are what you eat!" to a whole new level. Her new diet leads to some very interesting new looks--from scarlet to stripey to positively purple!

    The adorable illustrations and lilting rhyme will help see any child through the stormiest of weather or the darkest of nights.

    For just one day, I'd like to be a busy, buzzing bumble...BEE!What child hasn't pretended to be a monkey, a bear, or a bumblebee? After imagining the fun of being a variety of animals from around the world, a sweet ending—and an attached mirror—remind little ones that the very best thing they can be is exactly who they are.

    So are Duck, Mouse, and Lamb. They all squish into Rabbit's house to hide. But is the fox really as scary as they think?

    Readers will laugh out loud as they read this novelty book with pull-tabs, die-cut pages and a gatefold flap.

    No one really likes brushing their hair, but the girl in this tale finds out the hard way just what it means to ignore your mother's pleading to 'brush your hair'! First there is one little bird making the hair hard to brush, then another & another, & soon the girl & her mother find their day becomes an avian nightmare.

    Fabulous food is the theme of this book, which includes extra craft projects that are guaranteed to help young hostesses serve up their culinary achievement in style!

    There are lions, zebras, and penguins, of course, but also chameleons and eagles . . . and even tarantulas! Playful, quirky illustrations put the loving relationship between the youthful grandfather and the grandson on proud display, while an upbeat, rhymed text full of sparkling verb sounds invites even the youngest readers and listeners to participate.

    Reluctantly Mrs Bea sends him away but much to the neighbours' surprise, life is not as good as they thought it would be without him.

    When nourishment, assistance, instruction, comfort, and special hugs are needed, Mom can offer them in special ways that only their children will ever know. The deep bond they share is beautifully depicted in these storytelling images.This delightful series is the result of the collaboration between Tundra Books and World Vision Canada to bring an array of exceptional photos from around the world to very young children. Each book centers on a universal theme, familiar by its very nature, yet new due to faraway settings and ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic diversity. Each remarkable photo essay will foster discussion, observation, and many smiles as children compare and contrast their own experience to that of others. Watch for further books in this series.

    This book features beautiful photographs of Fond du Lac children, simple words and phrases along with a pronunciation guide. It was created by Deanna Himango, Ojibwe language consultant, Andrea Junker, pre-press consultant and Rocky Wilkinson, photographer and pre-press designer.-http://www.fdlrez.com/headstart/board...

    The bilingual programs are for children of all ages: babies to primary school children.

    And what does she discover? A wow-worthy symphony of colors—from red butterflies to orange flowers, from white clouds to green leaves.This boisterous and bright book is the perfect read-aloud to savor with curious little owls everywhere who are exploring the world of colors for the first time.

    When Tuyet finds out her Vietnamese family is having duck rather than turkey for Thanksgiving dinner, she is upset until she finds out that other children in her class did not eat turkey either.

    He has no time to lose!Spying something that looks just right, he goes for it and finished his business. But what Leon hasn't counted on is that he'll begin to hear a little voice whose words will change just about everything!

    His mother warns him to stay close so the Wild White Wolf can't catch him. Then, when the littlest bear wanders off one night, he stumbles across another little animal who is wild and white and a wolf!

    Bright, buoyant art and a roly-poly little baby are sure to inspire plenty of giggling and grabbing and feet-in-the-air-ing. For every baby - and every parent who loves that baby to bits - here's the perfect first book.

    But for those babies and toddlers who want to touch something different--say prickly and tickly animals of a more exotic nature--Betsy Snyder's Have You Ever Tickled a Tiger? offers the perfect opportunity. This novelty book asks its readers if they've ever kissed a walrus, poked a penguin, or hugged an octopus, among others! Rhyming couplets share more about the delightfully illustrated creatures boasting tickly whiskers, velvety tummies, bumpy tentacles, fluffy feathers, etc.--all for baby to touch and feel!

    From thumbs to pinkies, kids' fingers are put to use as they act out this classic nursery rhyme.

    Beautifully illustrated and written in rhyme, each page also features proverbs from the Scriptures. In addition, kids will read wise sayings from such famous people as Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Edison, William Shakespeare, Billy Graham, Charles Dickens, Teddy Roosevelt, Abraham Lincoln, C.S.Lewis, Albert Einstein and many more.

    Follow Mama as she gathers her supplies from cake, presents, a tree, and more—all rendered in bright, vibrant pop-ups. Each of the five pop-ups features a special translucent element and sparkly foil, making these pages shine like wrapped presents under the tree. The cover features foil as well.

    So when Lucas hears about a contest to turn "The Messiest Room on the Planet" into the cleanest, the boys make up their minds to win!

    Famous for his cheerful character, whimsical appeal, and, of course, his button nose and two eyes made out of coal, Frosty is the most magical snowman in town. Join him as he runs here and there, all around the square, saying "catch me if you can." Thumpity, thump, thump, thumpity, thump, thump, look at Frosty go!

    At sunrise dinosaurs wake To greet the prehistoric dawn. The little ones spring up and chirp-- The big ones stretch their necks and yawn. Dinosaurs' days are just like small childrens'--they wake up, eat breakfast, and then head off for a bit of playtime! Opposite concepts are presented on each spread, while rhythmic text and whimsical illustrations combine to tell a charming story. Attractive, bright foam pieces and flaps throughout add realism, dimension, and interest, bringing a totally unique and innovative pop-upp to the perpetually captivating subject of dinosaurs. Features the same foam cover application (green in color) and foam pop ups (orange in color) as the attractive Salamander Rock.

    The action in this attention-grabbing photo book literally jumps out at you, bringing to life David Tyree's miraculous catch fhr the New York Giants in Super Bowl XLII and skateboarder Danny Way's leap over the Great Wall of China. Buckle up - WOW! THE POP-UP BOOK OF SPORTS brings the world of sports to life in a whole new way.

    He’s so afraid of school that, while he’s there, he never, ever, says a word. But at home he’s a very loud superhero named Firecracker Man, a brother to Calvin and Anibelly, and a gentleman-in-training, so he can be just like his dad.Allergic to Camping, Hiking, and Other Natural DisastersAlvin Ho is back and his worst fear has come true: he has to go camping. What will he do exposed in the wilderness with bears and darkness and . . . pit toilets? Luckily, he’s got his night-vision goggles and water purifying tablets and super-duper heavy-duty flashlight to keep him safe. And he’s got his dad, too.

    I would help keep the country safe. I would also play tennis on my own court. Dream big, and see what fun it is to be the president.

    Ed.- Books and web sites for further information- Glossary, Index

    Young readers will also learn interesting animal anecdotes, like Why are an elephant's ears so large? Large ears help elephants stay cool in hot weather by using them as a fan. How much does a cow drink? Adult cows drink about a bathtub full of water everyday! In the tradition of classic touch-and-feel books, One Weighs a Ton is sure to be a hit with its creative and stimulating design.

    Each page features two full-color photographs of the bird, one or two descriptive paragraphs and a fact box that provides at-a-glance details on each entry's Latin name, diet, range, length, weight, wingspan and nest location.The 26 birds are:Anhinga Bluebird Chickadee Duck Egret Falcon Gallinule Hummingbird Ibis Jay Kingfisher Loon Meadowlark Nighthawk Owl Pelican Quail Raven Skimmer Tanager Upland sandpiper Vulture Woodpecker Xantus' murrelet Yellowleg Zone-tailed hawk.Accurate and up-to-date but with an informal presentation, Birds A to Z is an engaging view into the avian world.

    Pull together these storytime ingredients to: plan and execute complete storytime programs inspired by the 35 comprehensive and inviting chapters; save time with the practical outlines, proven advice, and flannelboard patterns; keep children involved with a variety of different activities within the storytime; and, identify the most recent kid-friendly read-aloud books already in the collection.From pizza and penguins to mud and moose to hopping bunnies and kangaroos, this is a refreshing primer for making storytime special in every library that serves young children. With these kid-tested storytime themes, children's librarians and staff will have everything they need to be inspired and carry through the easy planning to create engaging programs for their young, preschooler audiences.

    Baby Elephant wants to find out who is yawning, because they're making a lot of noise!

    But a little boy and his dog aren’t scared—well, not too scared. In this just-spooky-enough story, things are not what they seem, which begs the question, Just who or what is making all those spooky sounds? Complete with a sweet surprise ending, this beautifully illustrated tale written in rhyming text is an exciting page-turner and an endearing lesson that parental love is always close by.

    Layered die-cut pages allow a peek at all the colorful things that make up each animal's home, and an adorable folk-art style finger puppet make this book that is filled with reading and playtime fun.

    Told from the perspective of a young boy, and illustrated in lush colors reminiscent of a blossoming garden, it beautifully conveys the magic, mystery, and wonder of a growing season. Witness the exciting and ever-changing world of a backyard garden through the eyes of a young child, as he plants a simple patch of dirt with a variety of vegetable seeds, pretty flowers, and a few of his favorite toys. Join in the fun as the little boy stomps through puddles, meets slimy slugs and beautiful butterflies, enjoys tasty treats fresh from the garden, and best of all gets lots of hugs and kisses. Before long, everything in the garden has grown bigger-even the little gardener! Inspired by her own child's gardening adventures, author and illustrator Peggy Collins charms readers with cheery, colorful artwork and endearing text that perfectly captures a child's unique view of the growing world around him.

    In fact, some of the most time-honored forms of this creative writing style are intended largely for children. This series combines colorful illustrations with accessible example poems and fundamental analysis to introduce readers to the simplicity of haiku, humor of limericks, "music" of nursery rhymes, and imaginative forms of concrete poetry. Each book concludes with "Think Like a Poet" exercises to encourage hands-on experimentations.

    Tactile fairies and rhyming text combine to create a truly enchanting counting experience.

    With six sturdy pop-up spreads and flaps to lift and look under, this book is suitable for the youngest Harry fans.

    Learn how this amazing shark sucks its food right out of the shell in Nurse Sharks.

    From the first wiggle, Earl takes us deep into his world and together we explore his surroundings and learn about his connections to nature.

    So join the crew for hours of sea-faring fun, full of piratical puzzles, games, colouring, dot-to-dots and creative things to make including your very own treasure map and treasure chest. Then create your very own pirate-ship scene with a super set of swashbuckling stickers!

    Each object is bigger than the last, and the cub always asks his mother: "Is that the biggest thing in the world?" But each time his mother answers, "No." After much exploration, the cub eventually finds out that the biggest thing in the world is love.

    Includes a concealed cloth-covered spring. Full color.

    On the Farm - From the plump white goose who waddles proudly And the long-eared donkey who hee-haws loudly To the crowing rooster who sounds the alarm, A barnyard of creatures are at home on the farm.

    - Revised series is more accessible and reader-friendly for today's kids- Profiles of influential figures and newsmakers from different walks of life- Revised with fact boxes, sidebars, and pull quotes- A time line of career and personal milestones--new feature!- Fact Files highlight fun, lesser-known information- New 6 1/2 x 9 trim size!- Full-color photographs that closely match the text- Glossary, Index

    Kids will want to read all the colorful Guess Who? books for lots of Lift-a-Flap animal fun!

    Delightful ducks, Dib, Dab, and Dob make preschool learning fun with word labels and stimulating questions on every page.-- Colors familiarizes children with primary and secondary colors.-- Numbers has kids counting from 1 to 10 and beyond in no time.-- Shapes introduces basic shapes with lots of eye-catching objects.-- Sizes explains this vital concept with strong visual comparisons.

    Be mine right now… and I’ll show my love with a soft . . . meow. Guess who? I'm a kitten!In this adorable board book, kids can read the riddles and unfold the pages for a giant 14 x 14 inch surprise! The clues on each page hint to which furry, feathered and flippered friend wants to be their valentine. Clever rhymes and big, bold photographs of adorable frogs, kittens, skunks, and even a toothy shark make this book an interactive delight for all!

    With each mile, the animals' anxiety mounted, their large, dark eyes rolled back showing white, betraying the fear they felt in their hearts. Suddenly without warning, the truck failed to maneuver a curve on I-44. Brakes squealed, and the top-heavy trailer lurched and crashed to its side. Twenty-six horses survived that night. Told by Twister, an unborn colt at the time of the accident, this story tells how the brave animals came to live at Longmeadow Rescue Ranch. It's a story Twister shares about his birth and the hope that can be found on the grounds of the ranch outside Union, Missouri. The home is a 165-acre farm that sits in a valley, surrounded by lush hills and meadows sprinkled with wildflowers. Twist of Fate talks about life herea haven for resilient animals like Twister.

    Bear and Chook are unexpected friends. Bear still likes adventure and Chook would still much rather have the quiet life! One day they decide to go and visit the sea. A wonderfully warm read-aloud story about the dreamers in life and those who wish they’d sometimes keep their feet more firmly on the ground. Ages: 3+

    But when no one is looking, they are up to much more! A charming lift-and-reveal picture book perfect for young children playing on the notion that animals do funny and often absurd activities when no one is looking.

    Count along from 1 to 10 as she gives out hearts to everyone she loves!With simple rhyming text and illustrations filled with eye-catching collage valentines, this counting book is a wonderfully fun read-aloud story. It also includes six punch-out valentine cards for children to share with friends and family!

    A parent describes, in rhyming text, the beauty of the world on the day a young child is born.

    Now they turn their attention to animals, guiding readers on a trek through the South American rainforest to meet some truly amazing creatures. With bouncy rhyming text, a different animal featured on each spread, and plenty of background details, young readers are sure to enjoy the trip.

    Watch a tunnel being dug from the earth. From wrecking balls to hard hats, this set covers everything you love about building things and tearing them down.

    Not today, though. Everyone is busy, and Mabel is a bit lonely . . . until she and her canine sidekick, Jack, think up idea after idea. There's one-footed roller-skating and Super Ball bowling and enough rambunctious fun that even the grown-ups wonder what they're missing. All they have to do is ask Mabel, a brand-new character who may just be the favorite cousin of Eloise or Olivia.

    The book invites kids into a world where the relationships between colors and their objects are not always as expected, where bananas are not always yellow and where blue and blue and blue may be three different colors. What world is this? It’s the real world.A combination of sumptuous photography and simple, interactive text makes this a perfect lap book to help kids make giant leaps in their observational skills. Readers are asked to find a whole spectrum of colored objects, from the expected—blue sky, green leaves— to the surprising—pink fish, blue feet. Marie Houblon gives preschool readers a grand tour through the colors of their world in lavish spreads that signal the name of the color in large type and show named objects in that color. The following spread challenges the reader to find the same color in photographs from all over the world. Thus, kids are taken on a world tour of orange, for example—observing orange tangerines on an assembly line in Japan, orange eyes in a robot toy in Britain, and orange hair on a little boy in Ireland. When the name for the color and the color itself don’t match, the text is there to ask why we see things in a funny way sometimes—like why we call it red hair. Then, the reader is encouraged to look beyond the book to identify a world of colors in their own surroundings.

    Easy-to-read text combines with colorful illustrations to provide entertainment and facts for even the youngest audience. Looking Glass Library is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Group. Grades PreK-2.

    Watch a tunnel being dug from the earth. From wrecking balls to hard hats, this set covers everything you love about building things and tearing them down.

    This humorous how-to manual shows kids the best ways to interact with unfamiliar dogs, providing helpful tips about all sorts of dog behavior. Children often don't understand what dogs' actions mean and can misinterpret a threatening signal for a friendly one and vice versa. Kids and parents will return to Wendy Wahman's playful illustrations again and again for useful reminders: Slow Down. Stay very still. And remember, don't lick the dog!

    Bring a new, dynamic finger-play experience to your story time! Looking Glass Library is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Group. Grades P-4.

    How do animals say "Be my valentine"? Bees say it with flowers, seagulls by walking on the beach wing in wing, and cows with "moooosic." Die-cuts and flaps throughout reveal animals expressing their love in the cutest ways.

    Full-color ani-motion technology comes alive and propels Baby Turtle's Tale, a lovely and touching story about a baby sea turtle hatching and making his way in the underwater world.Elle McGuinness, the author of the well-received Bee and Me, takes us on the sea turtle's adventures from the beach to the reunion with his family on the coral reef.Ages 4 and upA timely turtle tale. * Baby Turtle's Tale will appeal to young readers interested in preserving the environment and helping the plight of endangered species like sea turtles.Features an educational appendix of fun and interesting facts about sea turtles

    Engaging questions encourage children to find similarities amongst different sorts of animals, showing young learners that some animals might be more alike than they think. This charming children's book will have everyone guessing which animal is like which.

    Ideal for reading aloud, the repeated question - what is this? - encourages children to respond. But turning the page presents some surprising answers.

    Easy-to-read text explains difficult concepts through interactive learning.

    This time-saving resource includes thematic organization to make programme planning easy, recommended books for each theme, easy-to-follow craft and flannelboard patterns, and quick tips boxes that enhance the early literacy component.

    Lost and alone, he wonderedwhere did he really belong? The bear told him to live in the woods; the frog said, The swamp! But turtle just didnt feel at home. He needed help, but where could he turn? Author Susan Ring helps turtle in this whimsical story of self-exploration and nature, Where Should Turtle Be? Detailed illustrations by Laurie Allen Klein give these friendly animals personality, and in the end, an unexpected tickle and tumble help turtle find his place in his new world.

    Each eye-popping page in this interactive novelty book invites the reader to jump in and play with the chick, and Ed Vere's art is appealing and brightly colored . Ed Vere's new pop-up book is the perfect Easter gift for all your little chicks!

    Hide-and-seek is the game today! Mouse will try not to get caught as he hides first - "Ready or not!" Cat and Mouse are playing hide-and-seek, and you can join in the fun in a lift-the-flap search! Is Mouse hiding in the closet? Behind the curtains? Search the house to help Cat find his friend!

    By swishing their hands like wipers and beeping like a horn, readers take a journey on a school bus with this rhyme that keeps them moving.

    The rollicking rhythm and rhyme of this great read-aloud keep the story humming along as the farmer picks up all of the farm animals and the animals who are roaming the countryside. Everything is all great fun, but when the frogs jump on the little red truck, everyone gets stuck in the muck. Children of all ages will be enchanted to find out how Farmer Brown and the animals get back on the road.

    What if Mary had a little . . . clam? Those questions -- and more -- are gleefully answered in Mother Osprey: Nursery Rhymes for Buoys & Gulls. This collection retells Mother Goose rhymes and celebrates America's coastlines and waterways -- from sea to shining sea. The -For Creative Minds- educational section includes: Poem related fun facts and a Map activity.