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Hardcover. Condizione: new. Griffiths, Dean (illustratore). Hardcover. When Timo signs up for the Great, Green Garden Tour, he feels pressure to make his garden "great" and neglects his friends to work in it. When his friends help him avoid a disaster, he realizes his friendships are more important than pride in his gardenAt first, the Great, Green Garden Tour sounds like a lot of fun. Before long, though, young rabbit Timo starts to find that it's a lot of pressure. Can he really call his garden "great?" Maybe it needs one little change.or a few.or a lot.Anxious to make his garden measure up, Timo forgets to take time out for anyone else. Luckily, his friends know just how to remind him of the value of being there for others: by being there for him when he needs it most.In musical prose filled with word play and whimsy, Victoria Allenby invites young readers to come along as Timo sets to work with a skip and a song, meets trouble with a sniff and a sigh, and triumphs with a smile that's as bright as the sun. Dean Griffiths' charming illustrations are both classic and fresh, infusing each animal character with personality and life. Complete with an illustrated glossary of flowers, this beautifully-designed early reader might just be worthy of the word "great." When Timo signs up for the Great, Green Garden Tour, he feels pressure to make his garden "great" and neglects his friends to work in it. When his friends help him avoid a disaster, he realizes his friendships are more important than pride in his garden. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Hardcover. Condizione: new. Mok, Carmen (illustratore). Hardcover. Waiting for a new baby is hard, and waiting for her to grow up into a playmate is even harder. Luckily Liam's Nana is just downstairs and always ready to help. When the two of them build a Get-Older-Faster Machine, Liam is surprised to find it's not Sophie who does the most growing up.Waiting is hard. Liam waited through half of kindergarten for his baby sister to be born. Then, when little Sophie finally comes home, he discovers she won't be ready to play with him for a long, long time. As the months pass, everyone says that Liam is Sophie's favourite. He is the best at making her laugh and burp, but laughing and burping are not enough for Liam. With the help of Nana-Downstairs, he designs and builds a Get Older Faster Machine. It doesn't seem to work on Sophie, but maybe Sophie is not the only one doing some growing up.In Waiting for Sophie, multi-award-winning author Sarah Ellis, known for her winsome way with words, introduces a warm, funny, down-to-earth family gracefully navigating a time of change together. Illustrator Carmen Mok renders them sweetly in approachable color illustrations.Appealingly packaged in a hardcover book with a reinforced binding, Liam's trials, mishaps, and triumphs will speak to young readers who are making the transition to chapter books. Waiting for a new baby is hard, and waiting for her to grow up into a playmate is even harder. Luckily Liam's Nana is just downstairs and always ready help. When the two of them build a Get-Older-Faster Machine, Liam is surprised to find it's not Sophie who does the most growing up. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Hardcover. Condizione: new. Griffiths, Dean (illustratore). Hardcover. Can Timo the introverted rabbit get through all the preparations, invitations, decorations, and even -- shudder -- conversations the party requires? Full of fun wordplay, graphic text elements, and a recipe for apple cakeBig parties make Timo's fur stand on end. But hosting one might be the key to helping his friend Hedgewick's culinary dreams come true; a famous food critic is coming to town, and an apple festival in Timo's orchard would be just the thing to showcase Hedgewick's cooking. So the introverted rabbit begins to prepare the party, one invitation, decoration and arrangement at a time. But when the big day arrives, will the support from his friends and his belief in Hedgewick's cooking be enough to impress Madame LaPointe?With innovative text inserts reflecting invitations and news articles, and Dean Griffiths' expressive full-color illustrations, Timo's Party offers a friendly world and relatable problems for young readers to navigate. In this sequel to Victoria Allenby's Timo's Garden, an encouraging cast of friends helps Timo work past his fears to make Hedgewick's cooking and the Apple Festival a scrumptious success! Also included is a recipe for a delicious apple cake that will inspire children to give hosting a try for themselves. Timo struggles with his dislike for big parties when his friend Hedgewick asks him to host an apple festival in his orchard. Knowing the festival will help bring Hedgewick's cooking to the attention of an important food critic, Timo resolves to help his friend, and learns more about his own strengths along the way. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Hardcover. Condizione: new. Gay, Marie-Louise (illustratore). Hardcover. When Pistachio's dog earns a starring role in a play, she can't talk about anything else for months. But the fame and fun cause trouble when Pistachio's best friend Madeline starts to feel left outPistachio is worried about her dog. All he does is sleep.and eat.and sleep. What a boring life! An audition call for a theater production seems like the perfect answer. When Dog is chosen for the role, his life is abruptly transformed with a new job and a new name: Maurice the Magnificent, star of Sleeping Beauty!Unfortunately, Maurice is not the only one being swept up in the excitement. Pistachio can talk about nothing else, until her best friend Madeline is completely fed up. Then disaster strikes: Maurice is dog-napped! Pistachio is distraught, and Madeline will not even lift a finger to help. Can Pistachio save both her dog and her friendship?An exuberant new installment for the popular Princess Pistachio from beloved author-illustrator Marie-Louise Gay. She's back! An exciting, new adventure with the irrepressible Princess Pistachio, from internationally award-winning author/illustrator Marie-Louise Gay Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Board Book. Condizione: new. Sato, Miki (illustratore). Board Book. Rhyming couplets celebrate the activities made possible by sunny weather from a preschooler's perspective. Textural paper collage art shows small children engaging in a range of outdoor activities, including gardening, making mud pies, swimming, observing insects, and picking wildflowers. A final page includes age-appropriate STEM activities related to the sun. With more enticing collage art and sparkling rhyme from the creators of Snow Days, a preschooler's celebration of sunny weather and all the activities it makes possible. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Board Book. Condizione: new. Benoit, Renné (illustratore). Board Book. Measuring, followingsteps, and trying again after messy mistakes are all part of the fun when thesetots and their kitty help with the baking.The sibling duofromWhere's Bunny?are back in another household adventure,exploring and playing in the kitchen. These little ones know that baking ishard and messy work, but it sure is fun. Put on an apron, gather ingredients,measure the flour-try to keep kitty off the counter! Wash sticky fingers, andlet mommy put the cakes in the oven. Waiting is the hardest part, but timeflies for these playmates whose patience is rewarded with more than just babycakes.Little helpers will bekeen to work in the kitchen after reading this sweet story. Told in simple textand delivered in a sturdy Toddler Tough board-book format that is perfect forlittle hands,Baby Cakeshighlights curiosity being exploredright at home. The small and familiar moments of childhood are cherished inthese heart-warming books written by Theo Heras and illustrated by the award-winningRenne Benoit. This sweet, everyday adventure in a sturdy board book format that Kirkus calls "a recipe for success" will inspire wee ones to enjoy the magic and learning opportunities of baking. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Board Book. Condizione: new. Sato, Miki (illustratore). Board Book. First snow, surprise snow:Nature's sparkly magic showFor small children, snow is a wonder. It sparkles and glitters. It transforms the outside world. Every kind of snow brings its own magic. It invites snow angels, skating, fort-building, and snowballs. Even blizzard days are exciting, when routines are overturned and everyone bands together to clear the snow away. For the youngest among us, winter is magical.In Snow Days, author Deborah Kerbel captures that magic with nimble couplets that celebrate every kind of winter pleasure. Illustrator Miki Sato's fascinating textural collage art looks intimately touchable. She recreates the coziness and spectacle of the season in paper, felt, and embroidery silk, creating masterpieces that invite readers to look again and again. Sparkling rhyme and unique collage illustrations celebrate all the activities snow makes possible for preschoolers and all the emotions it inspires Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Board Book. Condizione: new. Benoit, Renné (illustratore). Board Book. A new board book edition of the bedtime book Kirkus Reviews called "empowering" and "nicely child-centered." Humor, helpfulness, and heart combine as Baby's big sister helps to see him-and, of course, his stuffed bunny-through the nighttime routine from bath to bed. Includes a bedtime routine checklist. Now in board book format, a sibling celebration of bedtime routines that School Library Journal calls full of "coziness, happiness, and familial love." Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Fullerton, Alma (illustratore). Paperback. Isley loves the ocean and everything in it. Well, almost everything. Her heart sinks at the sight of her Alantic Ocean shoreline covered in trash. One day, upon discovering a beached right whale that has starved to death after swallowing plastic, Isley decides enough is enough. She steers her family into adopting a zero-waste lifestyle, inspiring others to do the same. But when the adults around her give way to apathy and routine, how can Isley make sure her whale's memory inspires lasting change?With diorama art made from plastic waste by award-winning author-illustrator Alma Fullerton, No More Plastic is a moving, eye-catching, and ultimately hopeful reminder that the health of our oceans - and our planet - is in our hands. A young girl takes action against ocean pollution in a timely story with unique plastic-waste diorama art from award-winning author-illustrator Alma Fullerton. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condizione: new. La Fave, Kim (illustratore). Paperback. Age range 4 to 8'Although set in faraway Sri Lanka, Fullerton's rhythmic tale holds a universal message: that even the smallest and youngest among us can summon up the courage to face, and overcome, the most gargantuan challenges.' - Kirkus Starred ReviewIt is time to plant the rice crop in Malini's Sri Lankan community, and the little girl is both excited and nervous to help for the first time. What if she does it wrong? Will she be responsible if the crop fails? When the oxcart rumbles in loaded with seedlings, she reluctantly agrees to watch the big, imposing animal while the driver takes a break. Suddenly, the skies go dark with monsoon rain. A flash flood pours down the road, separating Malini from the driver and her family. They are shouting for her to run for higher ground, but what about the rice? Summoning courage she never dreamed she possessed, Malini resolves to save ox, cart, and seedlings, no matter what it takes.'A powerful portrait of a child's bravery and perseverance.' - The Horn Book Magazine'La Fave's richly colored illustrations dramatically and effectively convey the contrast between the calm, sunny day and the intensity of the storm.' - School Library Journal Timid, young Malini finds unexpected courage when her Sri Lankan community's rice crop is threatened. A USBBY Outstanding International Book, now in a high-quality paperback format. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Bender, Rebecca (illustratore). Paperback. Age range 7 to 10The third title in the collection that began with USBBY Outstanding International BookSlug Days. Lauren, a third-grade student who has Autism Spectrum Disorder, takes on the challenges of sharing her best friend and persevering when a classmate mocks her bicycle's training wheels.Irma is Lauren's best friend. Irma knows all the strategies Lauren uses when her Autism Spectrum Disorder makes it hard to 'go with the flow'. Lauren helps Irma learn English words and understand unfamiliar customs. So why does Irma suddenly want to introduce Lauren to her mountain-biking, litter-dropping neighbour Jonas? Why is Irma calling Jonas her friend?As if sharing Irma weren't bad enough, Lauren also has an alarming new problem at school. Their teacher has announced a mountain biking day when the students will learn to ride their bikes on an obstacle course. But Lauren still uses training wheels. She just can't face the teasing she will get when her classmates see them. She isn't brave like Irma. She can't go with the flow like Dad. How can she possibly face this challenge? The third title in the collection that began with USBBY Outstanding International Book Slug Days. Lauren, a third-grade student who has Autism Spectrum Disorder, takes on the challenges of sharing her best friend and persevering when a classmate mocks her bicycle's training wheels. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Boulanger, Annie (illustratore). Paperback. An award-winning picture book about resilience, self-esteem, and the power of talking about emotionsLili Macaroni loves drawing butterflies, counting the stars, and being exactly who she isLili Macaroni. That is, until she starts kindergarten. There her classmates tell her that her hair is like a pumpkin, her eyes are squinty blueberries, and her laugh is like a parrots squawk. She has never felt such unhappiness before. It makes her want to erase herself and draw a brand-new Lili. Then she reconsiders. Does she really want to erase her hair thats just like Moms? Her eyes just like Grandmas? Her Grandpas infectious laugh?With her parents help, she creates a polka-dotted butterfly to wear at her collar, publicly announcing her own resilience and symbolically letting her sorrows be flown away. And when she explains the butterfly to her classmates, Lili discovers she has begun a powerful conversation, and that everyone has some trouble to be carried away on butterfly wings.In this accessible exploration of emotions and self-esteem, Nicole Testa and Annie Boulanger create a relatable heroine with inborn ingenuity and warm family support. In this award-winning picture book, Lili discovers heartache when she starts school and is teased for the features she loves about herself. When she starts a conversation in class about difficult emotions, Lili is not the only one to find healing. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Board Book. Condizione: new. Board Book. An engaging, multilayered book that helps little ones identify shapes on their favorite construction-site vehiclesDump Truck, Dump TruckComing through!I spy a triangle-how about you?It's no secret that toddlers of any gender love big vehicles. Shape Up, Construction Trucks! uses rhyming verse and bright photographs to celebrate this enthusiasm in a unique take on conceptual shape books. Each spread highlights geometric shapes hiding in plain sight on excavators, bulldozers, cranes, and more. And after the toddlers have browsed the pages to their heart's content, a final note to parents offers enriching, age-appropriate activities to keep building their child's foundational skills.By kindergarten, most children should have developed the spatial sense to identify shapes in real-world environments. Shape recognition lays the foundation not only for geometry, but for learning to recognize letters and numbers as well. With repetitive, easy-to-remember verse from the award-winning author of Nat the Cat Can Sleep Like That, Victoria Allenby's Shape Up, Construction Trucks! is a highly visual shape book that digs deep. An engaging, multilayered book that helps little ones identify shapes on their favorite construction-site vehicles Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Board Book. Condizione: new. Board Book. Mies van Hout's Happy is a tour de force of underwater awesomeness and emotion, showcasing what an artist can do with a few pastels, black paper and something fundamental to express.New York Times Book ReviewWho could have guessed that dazzlingly colored fish swimming in an ink-black sea would help hundreds of thousands of people around the world learn to recognize and name their emotions? In 2012, Mies van Houts Happy swept the scene as both a stunning art piece and a social-emotional learning book like no other. On each of its spreads swims a single fish, each scale and fin suffused with an emotion that the facing page names in similarly expressive letters: curious, nervous, loving, contentReaders of all ages can benefit from expanding their emotional vocabulary. Use Happy during a story time full of energetic face-making, or emote with your whole bodies for a drama exercise. Share it one-on-one to help someone name what theyre feeling, or inspire budding artists to see what they can do with chalk pastels and black paper. Or simply page through the art and lose yourself in Mies van Houts ocean of extraordinary fish. Whatever makes youhappy.It's a delightful amuse-bouche of a book, and an aquatic introduction to everyday emotions. Ages 2 up!Publishers Weekly Starred Review Mies van Houts beloved art book of emotional literacy, now available as a high-quality Board Book! Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Board Book. Condizione: new. Ritchie, Scot (illustratore). Board Book. Age range 2 to 5In a smart and silly picture book enriched with preschool-friendly facts and activities, Lynn Leitch and the acclaimed Scot Ritchie propose the perfect modes of transport for eight charismatic dinosaursA witty and whimsical picture book for young fans of dinosaurs and vehicles alike.What kind of a car would a tiny Velociraptor drive? Perhaps a mini car? But what would suit a vegetarian Iguanodon or a pack of rowdy Triceratops? What would an ideal vehicle be for a T-rex? Whatever it is, it had better come with an adjustable steering wheel for those short arms!Illustrated by award-winning artist Scot Richie, this humorous picture book helps dinosaurs find their perfect way to get around. Carnotaurus, Brachiosaurus, Diplodocus, and more, ride around on a variety of vehicles that suit their style, anatomy, and nature. At story time, readers will ask themselves the inevitable question: out of all the things that go, what would my favourite dinosaur drive?Scot Richie's fun and witty dinosaurs will have children laughing at the absurdity of a T-rex in a monster truck, while they simultaneously learn the names of these prehistoric creatures. Author Lynn Leitch includes preschooler-friendly dinosaur facts that help readers to go beyond the story. A closing page of activities is included to further enrich the reading experience. In a smart and silly picture book enriched withpreschool-friendly facts and activities, Lynn Leitch and the acclaimed ScotRitchie propose the perfect modes of transport for eight charismatic dinosaurs Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Board Book. Condizione: new. Board Book. In this multilayered Big, Little Concepts book for preschoolers, explore body parts along with animals and celebrate the differences and similarities of our wonderful bodiesBear has a belly:A soft, round belly.Bear has a belly.I do too!Do you have a nose like Fox, cheeks like Squirrel, and a tongue like Frog does? In rhythmic text perfect for an energetic read-aloud, Bear Has a Belly points out Moose's legs, Otter's back, and Duck's feet, inviting little ones to chime in with every body part they share in common. Bright photographs of the animal friends are paired with images of real children of diverse backgrounds and abilities who are joyfully engaging with that body part.Jane Whittingham, author of Animals Move and A Good Day Ducks, channels her expertise as a children's librarian into yet another celebration of active preschooler fun. The chant-along text supports pattern recognition for language learning and reading readiness, and a closing spread of enriching age-appropriate activities invite further exploration and learning. The book's Toddler Tough format with a padded cover, rounded corners, and extra-heavy pages makes it a sturdy choice for endless repetitions of foot-stomping, belly-laughing, body-positive story times."The format, repetition, and neutral observations make this a refreshing title among body books for toddlers and preschoolers.A welcome message of appreciation for human (and animal!) bodies."-Kirkus Reviews"This entertaining activity book will work well for one-on-one sharing and as a toddler storytime selection, since it encourages children to shout out the refrain while pointing to the body part being named. Due to the repetition, this title could also serve as a beginning reader for slightly older children."-Booklist "What a great book about body parts for the young child! Sharp, vivid closeup photographs of animals and kids demonstrate that they both have ears, eyes, a nose, etc. Simple, sing-song text invites the reader to interact with the book."-Youth Services Book Review Starred Review From the author of Animals Move, another Big, LittleConcepts photographic celebration of children, animals, and our wonderful,diverse bodies. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Board Book. Condizione: new. Sato, Miki (illustratore). Board Book. Age range 1 to 3Sunny rain sparkling showersWater for our trees and flowersFor preschoolers, rainy weather is full of possibility. A puddle in the back yard is just waiting for a stomp in rubber rain boots. A light drizzle is perfect for a search-and-rescue mission for worms and snails. And watching a heavy rainfall makes sitting inside with a warm bowl of soup all the cosier.In Rainy Days, author Deborah Kerbel once again captures the magic of early childhood awe and wonder with rhyming couplets that celebrate every kind of rainy-day activity. Illustrator Miki Sato's unique tactile collage art nearly rises from the page with fascinating features made from paper, felt, and embroidery silk. A final page includes enriching STEM activities inquisitive little ones. Rainy Days is the fourth book in the Weather Days collection that includes the critically-acclaimed titles Snow Days, Sunny Days, and Windy Days.'I cannot resist a clever bit of paper cutting, no matter how hard I want to.Layered paper illustrations by Sato expertly provide the color you need in a book with such gray skies.' -School Library Journal, Fuse 8'Starting with the rain and how that can sadden kids, to finding the joy in things that kids can still (or only) do in the rain. Taking something that might make them sad and giving them ideas to have fun is always a good lesson for all of us, kids and parents. The illustrations are neat and clear, with details that enhance without distracting the reader.' - Youth Services Book Review The creators of the critically-acclaimed Windy Days, Sunny Days and Snow Days celebrate rainy weather in their signature collage art and whimsical rhyme, now available in board book format! Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Board Book. Condizione: new. Board Book. here do the trains go?There and back.Let's sing a train songAll down the track.Toddlers love trains and the noises they make. Listen Up! Train Song uses repeating verse and bright photographs to match this enthusiasm with a unique take on the conceptual sound book that is perfect for reading aloud. Each spread uses onomatopoeia to highlight the ting-a ling! of subway door chimes, the chuff-a-gruff-a! of a diesel engine, and more. And after the children have sung along through the colorful pages, a final note to caregivers offers enriching, age-appropriate activities to keep building their child's foundational learning skills.A first expectation of kindergarten curriculums is for preschoolers to explore sounds, rhythms, and language structures. With repetitive, easy-to-remember verse from the award-winning author of Nat the Cat Can Sleep Like That and Shape Up, Construction Trucks!, Victoria Allenby's Listen Up! Train Song invites its young audience to recognize the songs of the trainyard and to proudly sing their own. An engaging, multilayered read-aloud that celebrates preschoolers' love of trains while exploring sound, rhyme, and rhythm Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Board Book. Condizione: new. Sato, Miki (illustratore). Board Book. Blustery wind burns and shrieksNibbles on my nose and cheeksFor preschoolers, windy fall days mean excitement and play. Strongwinds stimulate children and their surroundings, as though an invisible hand isshaking the world. Gentler breezes help plants scatter their seeds, setpinwheels in motion, and keep kite strings taut. But fiercer winds begin tosting the cheeks as they bring about a new season.In Windy Days, author Deborah Kerbel once againcaptures the magic of early childhood awe and wonder with rhyming couplets as lightas a breath of fresh air. Illustrator Miki Sato's unique tactile collage art popsoff the page through its detailed use of hand-stitching and textural materials."Filled with movement and joy. The concept of wind in allits varieties is explained simply and beautifully with just enough informationfor curious young readers."-Kirkus review of Windy Days An award-winning celebration of windy weather, now in boardbook! The creators of Snow Days and Sunny Days return with a newToddler Tough padded hardcover featuring signature collage art and whimsicalrhyme. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Board Book. Condizione: new. Carter, Alice (illustratore). Board Book. Parents Magazine Parents Approved! A stuffed-upcow, a rogue bedsheet, and a chant-able silly refrain. A quintessentialread-aloud for a lively story time, now available in board book format.Poor cow woke up with such a bad cold that every "moo" comesout as "boo!" When she stumbles into a sheet hanging from the clothesline, herbarnyard friends mistake her for a spooky ghost and run away. But the cow isable to bravely turn this misunderstanding to her advantage when a truly scaryintruder arrives at the farm.In The Cow Said BOO!, author Lana Buttondelivers a silly read-aloud for a not-so-spooky Halloween, or any time of year.Written in playful rhyme that will shine at an interactive story time, the textincludes a repeated refrain that will have listeners chiming in with many anexuberant, "The cow said, BOO!" Watercolor illustrations by Alice Carter catchboth the eye and the heart with their humor and energy. Closing scenes of theanimal friends nursing the cow back to health bring a tender lull to theriotous story time-until a final twist dissolves the peace in giggles onceagain.Don't miss the closing spread with illustrated hand- (andpaw!) washing instructions for chasing away colds."Button's rhyming text hits at just the right pace,encouraging participation from little readers. Kids will love being in on thejoke that the cow isn't really a ghost.An infectious seasonal read-aloud."-KirkusReviews The Parents MagazineParentsApproved selection now inboard book format! A silly and accidentally spooky read-aloud about a cow whois mistaken for a ghost, told in rhyming verse with a refrain perfect forchiming in Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Board Book. Condizione: new. Van Hout, Mies (illustratore). Board Book. 'Who is my Daddy?' asks a prickly baby animal. Is it the porcupine? The dust bunny? Could it be the cactus? No! It's the father hedgehog, of course, cuddling his baby to sleep.With This is My Daddy!, acclaimed author-illustrator Mies van Hout gives young readers a fun and often funny challenge: correctly choose a baby animal's father from among four candidates, rendered in striking portraits. The vibrant cast includes busy beavers, slippery snails, roaming rhinos, and more. A clever twist on babies-and-parents books, This is My Daddy! will mesmerise little ones with the details of its vivid artwork. Then, just when the complacent reader has the pattern all figured out, story time wraps up with a side-splitting surprise. Now in a high-quality board book format, renowned illustrator Mies van Hout delivers a funny and affectionate picture book that celebrates fathers and the value of play. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Board Book. Condizione: new. Patkau, Karen (illustratore). Board Book. Age range 0 to 3Fun sound words and cute baby dinosaurs combine for a delightfully interactive read-aloud rompDeep in the forest is a nest full of eggs. But what could be inside? With picks, pokes, pops, and wriggles, a gaggle of baby triceratops hatches. They are quick to scamper and scramble about under Mother Triceratops' careful eye-but watch out! There's a big tyrannosaurus rex out in the lush Creataceous forest. With mother's fierce protection to keep them safe, the little dinosaurs can settle in for a much-needed nap.Full of onomatopoeic text that will delight young listeners and readers alike, this fun and frolicsome story from lauded visual artist and author Karen Patkau is a treat for the youngest dinosaur fans.*2020 SYRCA Shining Willow Award finalist**2020 CCBC Best Books for Kids & Teens Spring selection*'[D]ino fans will delight in this onomatopoeic romp.Fill your storytime with prehistoric sound.' - Kirkus Reviews'A serviceable addition for the most devoted toddler dino fan.' - School Library Journal A lushly illustrated book full of fun read-aloud sounds for the youngest dinosaur fans Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Board Book. Condizione: new. Van Hout, Mies (illustratore). Board Book. A bright and vivacious counting book for the very young featuring the paintings of renowned Dutch artist and author Mies van HoutHow many whiskers does the cat have? How about the crocodiles teeth, or the octopuss arms? With vivid colours and energetic kid-friendly animal illustrations, this concept book doubles up the learning opportunities by including numbers and descriptive words matched to Dutch artist Mies van Houts striking art. Little ones can count the fishs stripes and the monkeys fingers, or learn the letters in words such as whiskers, wings, and ears.Rendered in bold hues that appeal to babies and pre-schoolers alike, this sturdy counting book will be a reading-time favorite. With starred reviews from Booklist and Kirkus Reviews, Mies van Houts more-than-just-a-counting-book returns as a vibrant board book. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Grimard, Gabrielle (illustratore). Paperback. Age range 5 to 8The Middle East Book Award winner and Governor General's Literary Award finalist inspired by Kabul, Afghanistan's first library bus is now in paperback!It is still dark in Kabul, Afghanistan when the library bus rumbles out of the city. There are no bus seats - instead there are chairs and tables and shelves of books. And there are no passengers - instead there is Pari, who is nervously starting her first day as Mama's library helper. Pari stands tall to hand out notebooks and pencils at the villages and the refugee camp, but she feels intimidated. The girls they visit are learning to write English from Mama. Pari can't even read or write in Farsi yet. But next year she will go to school and learn all there is to know. And she is so lucky. Not long ago, Mama tells her, girls were not allowed to read at all. Inspired by Kabul, Afghanistan's first library bus and coloured by family memories, a touching snapshot of one innovative way girls received education in a country disrupted by war Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Gauthier, Manon (illustratore). Paperback. The critically acclaimed story of one childs experience of foster care and his journey to a forever, forever homeElliots parents love him very much, but they dont have all the skills they need to take care of a child. When he cries, they do not understand why. When he yells, they do not know what to do. When he misbehaves, they do not know how to react. One day a social worker named Thomas comes to visit, and Elliots world turns upside-down.Manon Gauthiers soft collage illustrations feature approachable rabbit characters, while Julie Pearsons soothing, repetitive text guides Elliot gently through the foster child system. The new families that care for the little boy are kind, but everything is strange and new, and the sudden changes make him want to cry and yell and misbehave. Then, when it becomes clear that Elliots parents will never be able to raise him, Thomas sets out to find Elliot one last homea forever, forever home with a family that will love and care for him no matter what. An honest and sensitive story about foster care that Booklist calls gentle, age-appropriate, [and] free of blame. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Blinick, Andrea (illustratore). Paperback. The cooking of a healthy breakfast moves from parent-child bonding to an eloquent conversation about energy, the growth of plants, and the miraculous ways the sun's light nourishes us all.It began with the sun,Who showers the earthWith heat and light-Tiny packets of energy.How does a home-cooked breakfast give a little girl the energy she needs for a brand-new day? In gently expressive language, her mother takes readers on a journey into the earth where sleepy seeds are tickled awake and grow into golden oats; into blueberry patches, where green leaves break apart water and air to build sweet sugar; and into a pasture where sun becomes grass, becomes cow, becomes milk.Author Laura Alary's free verse breaks big ideas into child-sized pieces, making Sun in My Tummy an accessible introduction to the concepts of matter and energy, and how the sun's light becomes fuel for our bodies through the food we eat. Andrea Blinick's mixed-media illustrations pair the cozy and homelike with the glowing and dramatic as she takes readers from the kitchen to the farm field and to the sky and back. A concluding Author's Note shares further information about photosynthesis for young readers. "This book is as essential as sunshine; the absolutely beautiful STEM story is as absorbing as photosynthesis itself."-School Library JournalStarred Review"Toronto author Laura Alary's poetic rumination about howthe sun nourishes us all offers food for thought. The sunny and brightmixed-media illustrations from Andrea Blinick are inviting."-Quill &QuireStarred Review Now available in paperback! In this narrative STEM-themed picture book that School Library Journal calls "essential as sunshine," a mother describes to her young daughter how the sun's light becomes the energy in her body. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Fullerton, Alma (illustratore). Paperback. The bestselling picture book now in an enhancededition with four pages of activity prompts and discussion questionsIn a garden outside a Kenyan schoolhouse, childrenare working together to harvest the vegetables they have grown and make theminto a soup for everyone to share. But Kioni is having trouble: her herd ofmischievous goats followed her to school today, and they are trying to maketheir own lunch out of the vegetable garden! The ensuing chaos is cleverlyresolved by the children, making their vegetable soup very tasty while savingKioni's four-legged intruders at the same time.Usingrollicking verse with echoes of "Mary had a Little Lamb,"award-winning author Alma Fullerton tells a lively story about communalprojects and finding creative solutions that help everyone contribute. Thislively story for young readers is graced with Alma's stunning primitive papersculpture art-the first book she chose to illustrate herself using this uniquestyle. Don't miss the soup recipe at the end of the story!NEW in this edition: four pages of extra back matteron growing food, celebrating communities around the world, creating collageart, and making connections beyond the text. The beloved story of Kioni, her mischievous goats, and a day of communal cooking at school returns in an enhanced edition with four pages of activity prompts and discussion questions Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Blinick, Andrea (illustratore). Paperback. Outside,you notice things.Time spent in the outdoors stirs a child's imagination. Nature sparks wonder, wonder leads to curiosity, and curiosity brings about a greater knowledge of the world and one's self. In Outside, You Notice, a meditative thread of child-like observations (How after the rain / Everything smells greener) is paired with facts about the habits and habitats of animals, insects, birds, and plants (A tree's roots reach as wide as its branches).Author Erin Alladin invites young scientists and daydreamers to look closely and think deeply in this lyrical nonfiction text, celebrating all the kinds of "outside" that are available to children, from backyards to city parks to cracks in the sidewalk. Illustrator Andrea Blinick portrays these spaces bursting with small wonders with a child's-eye view, her nave and nostalgic style capturing the joy of endless discovery. A lyrical nonfiction celebration of the outdoors pairing childlike observation with facts about the natural world Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Del Rizzo, Suzanne; Bender, Rebecca; Grimard, Gabrielle; Anderson, Tara; Thisdale, François; Ritchie, Scot; Sato, Miki; Campeau, Tamara; Pedersen, Emma; Mok, Carmen; Anto, Aino; Macartney, Sue; Dubois, Amélie; Blinick, Andrea (illustratore). Paperback. Age range 3 to 6I am here. I know who I am. I breathe in the smell of sun-warmed grass and it fills my lungs with energy. Parents, educators, and health practitioners everywhere are recognising the importance of mindfulness practice, particularly for children. Meditation and yoga are becoming common activities in kindergarten classes and beyond. Taking time to be still and pay attention to their thoughts and bodies helps kids feel calm, focused, and in control. In A World of Mindfulness, meditative text reflects on the sensory ways children experience life, from the feeling of their muscles when they run.to the sound of a turning page.to the memory-laden taste of fresh-baked cookies. Positive and negative emotions are alike acknowledged and affirmed, and a strong sense of self is reinforced. Richly illustrated by fourteen artists will all-new original art, A World of Mindfulness will create its own quiet moments as children revisit its lavish pages. A closing note about mindfulness practice rounds out this picture book, making it a helpful resource for homes, classrooms, and beyond. From the creators of A World of Kindness, ameditative, sensory picture book with arresting art from fourteen illustratorsfeaturing several award-winning artists like Scot Ritchie, Suzanne Del Rizzo,and many more. Now in paperback! Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Griffiths, Dean (illustratore). Paperback. Back in two sharp new editions, this oh-so-punny friendship story is making its mark.Pencil and his boy Jackson are a great pair: they draw, they sketch, they scribble. But then Jackson gets Tablet and Pencil finds himself dumped in the dreaded junk drawer; he just can't compete with Tablet's videos, games, and movies. How will Pencil ever reclaim Jackson's attention? With the help of some new pun-loving junk-drawer friends (and a drooling, pencil-chomping dog), Pencil sketches out a plan to draw Jackson back into their friendship.A former educator whose first book was shortlisted for a Crystal Kite award, author Ann Ingalls uses kid-friendly puns and an upbeat tone in this story that celebrates friendship, collaboration, and unplugged fun. Buoyed by award-winning artist Dean Griffith's always-exuberant illustrations, Pencil: A Story with a Point is a gentle reminder that technology is no match for imagination. "Office supplies have never been more entertaining than they are in this punny tale of friendship and ingenuity."-Foreword Reviews Starred Review Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.