Can you find what is round? What is square? In this timeless new split-pageboard book, children can find the bottom half of a page that matches the top half. Find the right pairs, and you will learn to identify all kinds of shapes. From dome-shaped ladybugs to diamond- shaped kites, this clever board book makes learning fun.
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9780399243875
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Print book
Colors with Little Fish
By Cousins, Lucy
Red fish, purple shells, green seaweed - there are so many colors to find with Little Fish in this deep-sea delight from Lucy Cousins.Little Fish is off on a fun, rhyming adventure underwater, spotting colors along the way: blue fish, yellow coral, maybe even a pink seahorse. The bright orange star of Hooray for Fish! loves swimming in the sea, and little ones will love looking at and learning colors in this sturdy board book from the creator of Maisy.
Publisher: n/a
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9781536206111
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Board book
Maisy's Moon Mission
By Cousins, Lucy
Three, two, one! Maisy and Tallulah are eager to take off in a rocket ship to the moon. Little fans can join in the action by pushing the module on a truck, sliding it up to achieve liftoff, and turning a wheel to let stars and satellites twinkle by the window as the two astronauts float inside the ship. After a successful mission (and a planting of the Maisy flag) comes the moment their friends are waiting for: the return of the landing parachute, which kids can push up to unfurl. Welcome back, Maisy!
Publisher: n/a
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9781536215083
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Board book
Look, Look!
By Linenthal, Peter
Look, look! Children run, fish swim, stars shine . . . all for baby's eyes to see. This sturdy board book, full of high-contrast black-and-white cut-paper art perfect for staring at, is just the thing for the eyes of the youngest babies. A few words in curving red type on each spread describe the scenes -- a car races, a cat stretches, flowers bloom-- and extend the book's age appeal so that it will be fascinating to older babies, too. Striking and stylish, Look Look! is the ideal first board book for babies just beginning to look and learn. Peter Linenthal is an illustrator who has taught art in elementary schools for twenty years.
Publisher: n/a
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9780525420286
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Print book
The Croaky Pokey!
By Long, Ethan
This groovy spin on the Hokey Pokey is sure to have the whole family on their feet! Now in fun-size board book format.In a zany variation on the beloved song and game, an unsuspecting fly suggests to a group of musical frogs that it's time to do the Croaky Pokey. Each goofy frog gets a chance to show off its dance moves, hopping and bopping around the pond. But will the fly figure out that these frogs are really after some lunch? That's what it's all about!From a Geisel Winner and Daytime Emmy Nominee, this musical story is the perfect at-home readaloud or classroom tool to get preschool kids moving.
Publisher: n/a
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9780823441501
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Board book
Teeny Tiny Farmer
By Matson, Rachel
The Teeny Tiny Farmer says good bye to her cow, sheep, and pig and heads to market in her teeny tiny truck. All is well until her teeny tiny truck gets a tiny bit...STUCK! What will she do? Can she get unstuck all on her own, or does she need a little bit of help from a friend or two?Fans of Teeny Tiny Santa and Teeny Tiny Ghost will love exploring the itsy bitsy and oh-so-cute farm world in this rhyming story!This bouncy, rhythmic text makes a perfect read-aloud at any time of year -- and will make kids glad that they, too, are teeny tiny!
Publisher: n/a
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9781338687064
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Board book
Jump!
By Matsuoka, Tatsuhide
A frog jumps. Boing! A kitten jumps. Boi-ing! A dog jumps. Boi-oi-oi-oi-oing! . . . "And I jump too -- BOING!" This joyful book gets children joining in the fun of each animal's jump -- sharing the sounds and actions.
Publisher: n/a
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9781776572311
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Board book
Moomin's Little Book of Words
By Jansson, Tove
Moomintroll takes the youngest reader through a day in his life, building simple vocabulary along the way. From dancing to book-browsing, the scenes depicted will echo favorite moment's in a child's own day, ending on a bedtime note.
Publisher: n/a
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9780374350482
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Book
Picture Books
Bear Counts
By Wilson, Karma
Numbers and counting are so much fun with Bear in the second of a concept picture book series from the New York Times bestselling creators of Bear's New Friend.Numbers, numbers everywhere.Can you count along with Bear? Karma Wilson's spirited text and Jane Chapman's inviting illustrations make for a delightful introduction to numbers, perfect for young Bear fans.
Publisher: n/a
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9781442480926
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Hardcover
Don't Touch This Book!
By Cotter, Bill
Larry the lovable monster from Don't Push the Button! is back with another hilarious, interactive adventure!I know what you're thinking: this is a pretty cool-looking book. But... DON'T TOUCH THIS BOOK! (Don't even try it, bub.) Okay, okay. You can touch, but you can only use ONE finger.Whoa. How'd you do that?Larry is a loveable monster, but he has trouble sharing. It's up to you to show him how it's done!
Publisher: n/a
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9781492632245
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Print book
If I Had a Dinosaur
By Dawnay, Gabby
A witty and charmingly illustrated bedtime story about a little girl who imagines what it would be like to have a dinosaur of her very ownA little girl dreams of having her very own pet. But what kind of animal would make the best companion? A mouse is too small, a cat is too ordinary, and a fish is too . . . wet! As she plays with her toy dinosaur, inspiration strikes. What about a real, live dinosaur? She could ride it to school. It would need lots of food to eat, a swimming pool to drink from, and a dino flap so it could come and go!At the end of a day spent busily imagining, the girl trudges up to bed with her little plastic dinosaur. As she falls asleep, the dinosaur from her daydreams stands in the garden with its head poking through the bedroom window, making her dreams come true.
Publisher: n/a
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9780500650998
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Print book
Jump!
By Fischer, Scott M.
When a bug sleeping on a jug is chased by a frog, he has to jump to get away. But then that frog (who's sleeping on a log) is in for a similar surprise! He's attacked by a cat ... who needs to jump away from a dog ... and on it goes, until not even a shark is free from getting a little fright! Building on repetition that's fun to read and fun to listen to, Jump! is a rip-roaring, read-aloud with simple rhymes and lively illustrations that leap off the pages.
Publisher: n/a
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9781416978848
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Hardcover
Early One Morning
By Fox, Mem
Early one morning, a little boy sets out to find something for his breakfast. He searches the farm for it. Could it be by the gate? In the truck? In the haystack? Little ones will delight in seeing barnyard animals and guessing what it is the little boy is searching for until he finally finds it and settles in for a delicious breakfast with his grandmother.
Publisher: n/a
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9781481401395
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Hardcover
A Parade of Elephants
By Henkes, Kevin
New York Times-bestselling and Caldecott Medalist Kevin Henkes follows five joyful elephants as they march from dawn to dusk. Where are they going? Read and find out!This engaging picture book is just right for the youngest reader and is a perfect choice for story time and bedtime sharing. Up and down, over and under, through and around . . . five big and brightly colored elephants are on a mission in this picture book for young children by Caldecott Medalist Kevin Henkes. Where are they going? What will they do when they get there? It's a surprise!With a text shimmering with repetition and rhythm, bright pastel illustrations, large and readable type, and an adorable parade of elephants, Kevin Henkes introduces basic concepts such as numbers, shapes, adjectives, adverbs, and daytime and nighttime. A Parade of Elephants is an excellent choice for story time as well as bedtime sharing.
Publisher: n/a
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9780062668271
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Hardcover
Where's Baby?
By Hunter, Anne
Papa Fox is looking for Baby Fox, who is just out of his sight . . . but not ours! An adorable, interactive read-aloud for fans of Are You My Mother?In this clever introduction to prepositions, a near-sighted Papa is looking for his baby. Is Baby up in the tree? Is Baby under the log? Is Baby around the corner? Where could Baby be?Readers will delight in spotting the little fox on every page as Papa wanders the forest, encountering other animals all along the way, but never quite able to spot his own baby. Anne Hunter's delicate and lovely illustrations with their limited palette highlight the humor of this adorable hide-and-seek tale.
Publisher: n/a
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9780735264984
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Hardcover
Follow Me, Flo!
By Jarvis,
Can Flo follow Daddy Duck on their outing, or will she get distracted? A lively read-aloud and visual treat from author-illustrator Jarvis.When Flo and her daddy go to visit a relative's new nest, Daddy Duck says Flo must follow him or she'll get lost. Together, they sing a song with all the directions for the journey - up, down, in, and out. But Flo starts to make up her own words, and soon she gets so carried away that she wanders off. Oh, no - now a fox is following Flo! Where is Daddy Duck? What are the words to his song again? Jarvis's cheerful illustrations and charming text will have young readers following and singing along with Flo.
Publisher: n/a
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9781536212709
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Hardcover
Everybody Says Meow
By Lombardo, Constance
"The messages of inclusion and acceptance are welcome. An enjoyable addition to noisy storytimes." - Kirkus"This readaloud swiftly becomes a read-along, and little ones will quickly join in with the various animal sounds. A final comic punch will leave listeners giggling and wanting more." - Bulletin of the Center for Children's BooksEverybody Says Meow! Or do they? Fans of Sandra Boynton and of Jules Feiffer's classic Bark, George will meow, bark, and ribbit when they hear this hilarious picture book about a waggish group of adorable animals that just cannot follow one simple instruction."Welcome to that magical time when everybody says, 'Meow!' Ready?"Well, not quite. There's also a "Woof." And a "Ribbit."A few words and a minimal background can make for plenty of mischief - especially when your characters are adorable, delightfully silly, and probably NOT LISTENING!Fun, cumulative, and playful, Everybody Says Meow is perfect for preschoolers and toddlers just learning how to read.
Publisher: n/a
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9780062689887
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Hardcover
The Farm That Mac Built
By Tammi, Sauer,
The scarecrow from Old Mac Donald's farm emcees a barnyard theater production that collapses into hilarious chaos in this rollicking rendition of "The House That Jack Built."
Publisher: n/a
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9780544113022
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Toad on the Road
By Shaskan, Stephen
With bouncy call-and-response text and vivid illustrations, this lively picture book from author-illustrator Stephen Shaskan is sure to have readers giggling along with Toad's silly antics. A perfect read-aloud!Who's that coming down the road?Oh yikes! Oh yikes!It's a bear on a bike.
Board Books
My Very First Book of Shapes
By Carle, Eric
Can you find what is round? What is square? In this timeless new split-pageboard book, children can find the bottom half of a page that matches the top half. Find the right pairs, and you will learn to identify all kinds of shapes. From dome-shaped ladybugs to diamond- shaped kites, this clever board book makes learning fun.
Colors with Little Fish
By Cousins, Lucy
Red fish, purple shells, green seaweed - there are so many colors to find with Little Fish in this deep-sea delight from Lucy Cousins.Little Fish is off on a fun, rhyming adventure underwater, spotting colors along the way: blue fish, yellow coral, maybe even a pink seahorse. The bright orange star of Hooray for Fish! loves swimming in the sea, and little ones will love looking at and learning colors in this sturdy board book from the creator of Maisy.
Maisy's Moon Mission
By Cousins, Lucy
Three, two, one! Maisy and Tallulah are eager to take off in a rocket ship to the moon. Little fans can join in the action by pushing the module on a truck, sliding it up to achieve liftoff, and turning a wheel to let stars and satellites twinkle by the window as the two astronauts float inside the ship. After a successful mission (and a planting of the Maisy flag) comes the moment their friends are waiting for: the return of the landing parachute, which kids can push up to unfurl. Welcome back, Maisy!
Look, Look!
By Linenthal, Peter
Look, look! Children run, fish swim, stars shine . . . all for baby's eyes to see. This sturdy board book, full of high-contrast black-and-white cut-paper art perfect for staring at, is just the thing for the eyes of the youngest babies. A few words in curving red type on each spread describe the scenes -- a car races, a cat stretches, flowers bloom-- and extend the book's age appeal so that it will be fascinating to older babies, too. Striking and stylish, Look Look! is the ideal first board book for babies just beginning to look and learn. Peter Linenthal is an illustrator who has taught art in elementary schools for twenty years.
The Croaky Pokey!
By Long, Ethan
This groovy spin on the Hokey Pokey is sure to have the whole family on their feet! Now in fun-size board book format.In a zany variation on the beloved song and game, an unsuspecting fly suggests to a group of musical frogs that it's time to do the Croaky Pokey. Each goofy frog gets a chance to show off its dance moves, hopping and bopping around the pond. But will the fly figure out that these frogs are really after some lunch? That's what it's all about!From a Geisel Winner and Daytime Emmy Nominee, this musical story is the perfect at-home readaloud or classroom tool to get preschool kids moving.
Teeny Tiny Farmer
By Matson, Rachel
The Teeny Tiny Farmer says good bye to her cow, sheep, and pig and heads to market in her teeny tiny truck. All is well until her teeny tiny truck gets a tiny bit...STUCK! What will she do? Can she get unstuck all on her own, or does she need a little bit of help from a friend or two?Fans of Teeny Tiny Santa and Teeny Tiny Ghost will love exploring the itsy bitsy and oh-so-cute farm world in this rhyming story!This bouncy, rhythmic text makes a perfect read-aloud at any time of year -- and will make kids glad that they, too, are teeny tiny!
Jump!
By Matsuoka, Tatsuhide
A frog jumps. Boing! A kitten jumps. Boi-ing! A dog jumps. Boi-oi-oi-oi-oing! . . . "And I jump too -- BOING!" This joyful book gets children joining in the fun of each animal's jump -- sharing the sounds and actions.
Moomin's Little Book of Words
By Jansson, Tove
Moomintroll takes the youngest reader through a day in his life, building simple vocabulary along the way. From dancing to book-browsing, the scenes depicted will echo favorite moment's in a child's own day, ending on a bedtime note.
Picture Books
Bear Counts
By Wilson, Karma
Numbers and counting are so much fun with Bear in the second of a concept picture book series from the New York Times bestselling creators of Bear's New Friend.Numbers, numbers everywhere.Can you count along with Bear? Karma Wilson's spirited text and Jane Chapman's inviting illustrations make for a delightful introduction to numbers, perfect for young Bear fans.
Don't Touch This Book!
By Cotter, Bill
Larry the lovable monster from Don't Push the Button! is back with another hilarious, interactive adventure!I know what you're thinking: this is a pretty cool-looking book. But... DON'T TOUCH THIS BOOK! (Don't even try it, bub.) Okay, okay. You can touch, but you can only use ONE finger.Whoa. How'd you do that?Larry is a loveable monster, but he has trouble sharing. It's up to you to show him how it's done!
If I Had a Dinosaur
By Dawnay, Gabby
A witty and charmingly illustrated bedtime story about a little girl who imagines what it would be like to have a dinosaur of her very ownA little girl dreams of having her very own pet. But what kind of animal would make the best companion? A mouse is too small, a cat is too ordinary, and a fish is too . . . wet! As she plays with her toy dinosaur, inspiration strikes. What about a real, live dinosaur? She could ride it to school. It would need lots of food to eat, a swimming pool to drink from, and a dino flap so it could come and go!At the end of a day spent busily imagining, the girl trudges up to bed with her little plastic dinosaur. As she falls asleep, the dinosaur from her daydreams stands in the garden with its head poking through the bedroom window, making her dreams come true.
Jump!
By Fischer, Scott M.
When a bug sleeping on a jug is chased by a frog, he has to jump to get away. But then that frog (who's sleeping on a log) is in for a similar surprise! He's attacked by a cat ... who needs to jump away from a dog ... and on it goes, until not even a shark is free from getting a little fright! Building on repetition that's fun to read and fun to listen to, Jump! is a rip-roaring, read-aloud with simple rhymes and lively illustrations that leap off the pages.
Early One Morning
By Fox, Mem
Early one morning, a little boy sets out to find something for his breakfast. He searches the farm for it. Could it be by the gate? In the truck? In the haystack? Little ones will delight in seeing barnyard animals and guessing what it is the little boy is searching for until he finally finds it and settles in for a delicious breakfast with his grandmother.
A Parade of Elephants
By Henkes, Kevin
New York Times-bestselling and Caldecott Medalist Kevin Henkes follows five joyful elephants as they march from dawn to dusk. Where are they going? Read and find out!This engaging picture book is just right for the youngest reader and is a perfect choice for story time and bedtime sharing. Up and down, over and under, through and around . . . five big and brightly colored elephants are on a mission in this picture book for young children by Caldecott Medalist Kevin Henkes. Where are they going? What will they do when they get there? It's a surprise!With a text shimmering with repetition and rhythm, bright pastel illustrations, large and readable type, and an adorable parade of elephants, Kevin Henkes introduces basic concepts such as numbers, shapes, adjectives, adverbs, and daytime and nighttime. A Parade of Elephants is an excellent choice for story time as well as bedtime sharing.
Where's Baby?
By Hunter, Anne
Papa Fox is looking for Baby Fox, who is just out of his sight . . . but not ours! An adorable, interactive read-aloud for fans of Are You My Mother?In this clever introduction to prepositions, a near-sighted Papa is looking for his baby. Is Baby up in the tree? Is Baby under the log? Is Baby around the corner? Where could Baby be?Readers will delight in spotting the little fox on every page as Papa wanders the forest, encountering other animals all along the way, but never quite able to spot his own baby. Anne Hunter's delicate and lovely illustrations with their limited palette highlight the humor of this adorable hide-and-seek tale.
Follow Me, Flo!
By Jarvis,
Can Flo follow Daddy Duck on their outing, or will she get distracted? A lively read-aloud and visual treat from author-illustrator Jarvis.When Flo and her daddy go to visit a relative's new nest, Daddy Duck says Flo must follow him or she'll get lost. Together, they sing a song with all the directions for the journey - up, down, in, and out. But Flo starts to make up her own words, and soon she gets so carried away that she wanders off. Oh, no - now a fox is following Flo! Where is Daddy Duck? What are the words to his song again? Jarvis's cheerful illustrations and charming text will have young readers following and singing along with Flo.
Everybody Says Meow
By Lombardo, Constance
"The messages of inclusion and acceptance are welcome. An enjoyable addition to noisy storytimes." - Kirkus"This readaloud swiftly becomes a read-along, and little ones will quickly join in with the various animal sounds. A final comic punch will leave listeners giggling and wanting more." - Bulletin of the Center for Children's BooksEverybody Says Meow! Or do they? Fans of Sandra Boynton and of Jules Feiffer's classic Bark, George will meow, bark, and ribbit when they hear this hilarious picture book about a waggish group of adorable animals that just cannot follow one simple instruction."Welcome to that magical time when everybody says, 'Meow!' Ready?"Well, not quite. There's also a "Woof." And a "Ribbit."A few words and a minimal background can make for plenty of mischief - especially when your characters are adorable, delightfully silly, and probably NOT LISTENING!Fun, cumulative, and playful, Everybody Says Meow is perfect for preschoolers and toddlers just learning how to read.
The Farm That Mac Built
By Tammi, Sauer,
The scarecrow from Old Mac Donald's farm emcees a barnyard theater production that collapses into hilarious chaos in this rollicking rendition of "The House That Jack Built."
Toad on the Road
By Shaskan, Stephen
With bouncy call-and-response text and vivid illustrations, this lively picture book from author-illustrator Stephen Shaskan is sure to have readers giggling along with Toad's silly antics. A perfect read-aloud!Who's that coming down the road?Oh yikes! Oh yikes!It's a bear on a bike.