Exploring the origins of a beloved character, this charming tale delves into Old MacDonald's life before he became a farmer. The narrative is filled with humor and heart, showcasing his interactions with various animal friends. Enhanced by the vibrant illustrations of Caldecott Honor artist LeUyen Pham, the book captures the whimsical essence of Old MacDonald's journey, making it a delightful read for children and fans of the classic nursery rhyme.
For fans of The Word Collector and Be Kind comes a story of words, walls, and
widening your world, by New York Times bestselling author Deborah Underwood.
Humor and heart define this delightful picture book, featuring a beloved feline character who is determined to find a special valentine, but not for just any dog. Perfect for fans of popular children's series, it captures the charm of previous adventures while introducing a Valentine's Day theme. The engaging narrative and vibrant illustrations make it an ideal read for young audiences, celebrating friendship and love in a lighthearted way.
We are all connected to each other by the warmth of the sun and the earth we touch. We dream and we dance. We make mistakes and we learn. So spread loving kindness wherever you go
This Cinderella has the galaxy at her fingertips and a dream to fix spaceships
(rather than getting herself hitched) in this out-of-this-world picture book!
From the New York Times best-selling author behind The Quiet Book comes a mindful contemplation on the many ways nature affects our everyday lives, perfect for fans of Joyce Sidman and Julie Fogliano. Outside is waiting, the most patient playmate of all. The most generous friend. The most miraculous inventor. This thought-provoking picture book poetically underscores our powerful and enduring connection with nature, not so easily obscured by lives spent indoors. Rhythmic, powerful language shows us how our world is made, the many ways Outside comes in to help and heal us, and reminds us that we are all part of a much greater universe. Emotive illustrations evoke the beauty, simplicity, and wonder that awaits us all . . .outside.
From the author of "The Quiet Book"Na "New York Times" bestsellerNand "Here Comes Easter Cat" comes a second hilarious adventure starring the lovable, irascible feline. Cat wants off Santa's naughty list and makes several valiant attempts, but this Obeing niceO business is trickier than he thought. Full color.
The star of the New York Times bestselling Here Comes the Easter Cat is back with a loose tooth—and a little competition! When Cat loses a tooth, the Tooth Fairy delivers a wholly unwanted sidekick: a mouse. Together, Cat and Mouse are tasked with running a few Tooth Fairy-related errands—a challenge, since Mouse is just as competitive and mischievous and hilariously self-involved as Cat. The stakes rise and so does the deadpan humor, culminating in a satisfying surprise that will leave readers eager for yet another delightfully devious Cat adventure. An homage to classic comic strips from the author of The Quiet Book and The Loud Book, this New York Times bestselling series is perfect for fans of Pete the Cat, Bad Kitty, and Mo Willems's Elephant and Piggie series. Read it when there's a wiggly tooth and year-round! “Priceless.” —SLJ “Great . . . clever fun.” —Kirkus “Craftier than ever . . . [A] welcome addition.” —The Horn Book “A delight . . . a hoot in an aqua tutu and fairy wings” —BCCB
Buckle up for a little bear's first flight in this adorable, light-as-air picture book by New York Times bestselling author Deborah Underwood and critically acclaimed artist Sam Wedelich.Follow a bear cub, their grownup, and their beloved stuffie Teddy as they make their way through the busy airport and cub's first plane ride. Their destination? A bear-y special family reunion with grandma! This cheerful, rhyming, reassuring go-to for little ones preparing for their first (or second or tenth) flight is a gentle adventure full of accessible bear puns and delightful touches, plus a detailed map of the bear-port on the endpapers.Here’s the shuttle—climb inside.Time for your first bearplane ride!“The perfect pick for first-time fliers . . . Essential." —Common Sense Media“Buoyant and properly reassuring." —Booklist* "Both accessible and fun." — BCCB (starred review)“Adorable.” — TinyBeans“Fun for travelers of all ages.” —The Walla Walla Union-Bulletin
With warmth and humor, this Christmas companion to the award-winning The Quiet
Book and The Loud Book celebrates quiet moments amidst the holiday bustle.
Fans of the first book will be delighted to extend their bedtime reading time
with the second, and they'll welcome the chance to pump up the volume.-
Publishers Weekly, starred review The complete opposite of the delightful The
Quiet Book, this deliciously worthy companion title earns 'applause loud' . .
. Act out a few of these moments during storytime for a joyous romp.- School
Library Journal, starred review Fortified with the same charm and humor as the
first book, this has enough activity and drama to elicit interesting
observations and reactions from young audiences.- Booklist A worthy companion
to their previous success.- Kirkus Reviews
You're not afraid of zombies . . . are you? This spooky, funny, and thrilling Step 3 reader features zombie retellings of popular fairytales! What is Little Red Zombie carrying in her basket on her way to Grandma's? Are those . . . brains?! What if all the fairytales you know and love where actually zombie-tales? Beware, these stories are only for the bravest of readers! Read about Little Red Zombie, Hansel and Gretel Zombie, and more in this spooky and hilarious early reader! Step 3 Readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics. For children who are ready to read on their own.
The story captures the contrasting moments of Christmas, highlighting the serene aspects amidst the festive chaos. It explores themes of anticipation and tranquility through charming illustrations of bunnies, bears, and other delightful characters. Each scene reflects the quiet joys of the season, from searching for presents to wishing for a snow day, creating a whimsical and heartwarming holiday atmosphere.
A bot-building princess engineers her own happy ending in this futuristic fairytale, a follow-up to the acclaimed Interstellar Cinderella .Once upon a planetoidsurrounded by her friends,a girl, Jo Bright, loved building botsfrom scraps and odds and ends!Snow White gets a stellar upgrade in this clever retelling with a truly inventive heroine. With wit, bravery, and some spare circuit boards, Jo will foil the queen, befriend a dragon, and build herself a celestially happy ending of her own. From the team that created the acclaimed Interstellar Cinderella and Reading Beauty comes another funny and empowering fairytale that's out of this world.A STELLAR ROLE MODEL FOR This uniquely feminist retelling of Snow White, in which the princess is an engineer and inventor, encourages girls to see themselves as the heroines of their own stories.STEM FOR THE It's more important than ever to support young girls who are interested in STEM activities. This picture book makes tinkering, inventing, and engineering accessible and inviting!SO MUCH FUN TO READ An enchanting rhyme and gorgeous color-drenched illustrations combine to make this engaging book a wonderful choice for story-times—one that little readers will want to pore over again and again.DON'T MISS THE OTHER This fractured fairytale is a smart and funny follow-up to the acclaimed Interstellar Cinderella and Reading Beauty .Perfect
A funny, visual story from Bearnard's Book author Deborah Underwood, about a
duck who wanders away from the rest of the flock and must find the way back.
Der Osterhase und sein Osterfest müssen sich in Acht nehmen, denn hier kommt: die Osterkatze! Schon bald ist wieder Ostern und eigentlich wartet jeder auf die Ankunft eines ganz bestimmten Hasen ... Fast jeder. Gestatten, die Osterkatze! ist ein urkomisches Bilderbuch, das Groß und Klein zum Schmunzeln bringen wird – und garantiert das originellste Geschenk im Osternest! Durch die karikaturistischen Illustrationen und den Text spricht der Leser die Katze direkt an und darf sich auf der nächsten Seite auf eine Rückantwort durch das Buch freuen.
In der Weihnachtszeit gibt es viele leise Momente: beim Warten auf den ersten Schnee, beim Kakaotrinken, beim Lesen am Kamin, beim Schlittschuhlaufen, aber auch wenn alle Lichter angehen, wenn jemand einen Schneeengel macht oder weiße Wölkchen ausatmet - und wenn Weihnachten dann endlich da ist. Das neue Buch des Erfolgsduos stellt eine Vielzahl weihnachtlicher Situationen und die damit verbundenen Gefühle vor: von sehnsüchtig über aufgeregt hin zu besinnlich, stimmungsvoll und festlich. Die warmherzigen und humorvollen Illustrationen bieten willkommene Gesprächsanlässe für zu Hause und im Kindergarten. Ein bezauberndes Buch der leisen Töne, Stimmungen und Gefühle!
