How does a chimp say, "Glad to meet you!"?Does a coyote give a high five?Who hugs?The methods and meanings of how humans and animals communicate via facial expressions and body language are examined.Each title in the twelve-book Think About . . . series opens with a helpful letter to parents and educators explaining ways to use the books with their kids. This title explores body and facial expressions in animals and people. Waves, smiles, frowns, hugs, kisses, handshakes, and common greeting expressions are featured.
Blue Apple Books
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9781609054496
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Hardcover
Time Together
By Catherine, Maria
Snapshots of a father and child enjoying every day moments together. From reading a book to playing outside, these small moments are the ones that create big memories.
Picture Window Books, a Capstone imprint
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9781479522538
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Print book
Bing! Bang! Chugga! Beep!
By Jr, Bill Martin
Bing! Bang! Chugga! Beep! is the latest charming tale from rhyming pair Bill Martin Jr and Michael Sampson. This old car has been everywhere from the backyard to the sky, from the hills to the water. Bouncing between the mud in the ground and the clouds up high, the old car is loved by a clever young boy, just as readers will love this singsong story from an iconic children's author duo.
Brown Books Kids
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9781612545998
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Hardcover
Curious Critters Volume Two
By Fitzsimmons, David
Unbelievably detailed, close-up images of twenty common North American animals bring young readers eye-to-eye with wildlife found in their own backyards. Photographed against white backgrounds, the incredible creatures' colors, shapes, textures, and seeming personalities shine. Entertaining and educational narratives accompany the animals, highlighting fascinating natural history information. Learn about monarch migration, bird calls, baby rabbits, and more! Back matter includes a visual index, additional animal facts, a two-page life-size spread of silhouettes, and a full glossary. With such stunning photography, you'll never see nature the same way again!
Midpoint Trade Books Inc
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9781936607709
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Hardcover
How Do You Dance?
By Heder, Thyra
A playful picture book that urges readers to bop, bounce, and shake from the author of Fraidyzoo There are so many ways to dance! You can jiggle or wiggle or stomp. You can bop or bounce or go completely nuts. You can dance at the market or the bus stop, with your fingers or your face. You can dance because you're happy or even because you're sad. But, what's the best way to dance? Exactly how you want to! In How Do You Dance?, author-illustrator Thyra Heder explores dance in all of its creativity, humor, and - most of all - joy, in a picture-book celebration of personal expression that will inspire young and old readers alike to get up and get moving.
Abrams Books for Young Readers
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9781419734182
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Hardcover
Lamby Lamb
By Raschka, Chris
Theme: Getting Dressed. In a clever game of reverse psychology, Lamby Lamb is instructed not to get dressed. Item by item, he is told not to put on his shirt, his pants, his coat, or his hat. By the end, Lamby Lamb is rebelliously ready to go! Chris Raschka's witty, relatable humor lets children in on the joke and leaves everyone laughing!
Harry N Abrams Inc
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9781419710575
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Hardcover
Don't Wake Up the Tiger
By Teckentrup, Britta
Tiger is fast asleep. But - oh dear! - she's completely blocking the way. Just how will the animals get past without waking her up? Luckily, Frog has an excellent idea. Holding his balloon, he floats right over sleeping Tiger! Fox is next, followed by Tortoise, Mouse, and Stork, but it will be tricky for them all to get past without Tiger noticing. It's good that the reader is there to help keep Tiger asleep, but where exactly are the animals going with all those big shiny balloons?
Nosy Crow
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9780763689964
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Print book
A Llama Is Not an Alpaca
By Jameson, Karen
Combining scientific facts with the art of poetry, this is a humorous and educational picture book about animals that look alike.. How do you tell a llama from an alpaca, an alligator from a crocodile, or a dolphin from a porpoise? The animal kingdom is full of creatures that look so similar to others that they are often confused for each other. A Llama Is Not an Alpaca pairs rhyming animal riddles with factual responses to both teach and engage young readers as they compare and contrast features of commonly misidentified animals. How many will you get right?!
Running Press Kids
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9780762478781
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Hardcover
I am Batman
By Meltzer, Brad
This fictional biography of Batman launches the exciting start of the Stories Change the World series from Brad Meltzer and Chris Eliopoulos, the team behind the New York Times bestselling Ordinary People Change the World booksThis picture book is the perfect way to introduce young readers to Bruce Wayne and his rise to becoming Batman. After losing his parents at a young age, Bruce Wayne dedicates his life to cleaning up the streets of Gotham. Even without traditional superpowers, his perseverance and commitment to justice carry him through battles against villains. The Stories Change the World series retells beloved, iconic fictional tales of heroism, providing a lively and fun first version of the myth and why it's inspirational, and serving as a fantastic stepping stone to get young readers interested in nonfiction biographies.
Rocky Pond Books
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9780593531464
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Hardcover
Disney Princess Beginnings
By Disney., Rh
An all-new chapter book series featuring stories about each Disney Princess as a young girl!Disney Princess Ariel and two of her sisters are swept out to sea by an enormous wave in this all-new story! Lost and with no clue how to get home, the young girls encounter many new things. The little mermaid is fascinated by her first trip to the surface and a human shipwreck! But can Ariel's quick thinking help them find a way home or will they be lost forever? Children ages 6 to 9 who are independent readers will love this new chapter book series with full-color illustrations!Disney's Dream Big, Princess campaign focuses on the amazing stories and leadership qualities of each Disney Princess and shows how they relate to today's girl.
Does a Seal Smile?
By Ziefert, Harriet
How does a chimp say, "Glad to meet you!"?Does a coyote give a high five?Who hugs?The methods and meanings of how humans and animals communicate via facial expressions and body language are examined.Each title in the twelve-book Think About . . . series opens with a helpful letter to parents and educators explaining ways to use the books with their kids. This title explores body and facial expressions in animals and people. Waves, smiles, frowns, hugs, kisses, handshakes, and common greeting expressions are featured.
Time Together
By Catherine, Maria
Snapshots of a father and child enjoying every day moments together. From reading a book to playing outside, these small moments are the ones that create big memories.
Bing! Bang! Chugga! Beep!
By Jr, Bill Martin
Bing! Bang! Chugga! Beep! is the latest charming tale from rhyming pair Bill Martin Jr and Michael Sampson. This old car has been everywhere from the backyard to the sky, from the hills to the water. Bouncing between the mud in the ground and the clouds up high, the old car is loved by a clever young boy, just as readers will love this singsong story from an iconic children's author duo.
Curious Critters Volume Two
By Fitzsimmons, David
Unbelievably detailed, close-up images of twenty common North American animals bring young readers eye-to-eye with wildlife found in their own backyards. Photographed against white backgrounds, the incredible creatures' colors, shapes, textures, and seeming personalities shine. Entertaining and educational narratives accompany the animals, highlighting fascinating natural history information. Learn about monarch migration, bird calls, baby rabbits, and more! Back matter includes a visual index, additional animal facts, a two-page life-size spread of silhouettes, and a full glossary. With such stunning photography, you'll never see nature the same way again!
How Do You Dance?
By Heder, Thyra
A playful picture book that urges readers to bop, bounce, and shake from the author of Fraidyzoo There are so many ways to dance! You can jiggle or wiggle or stomp. You can bop or bounce or go completely nuts. You can dance at the market or the bus stop, with your fingers or your face. You can dance because you're happy or even because you're sad. But, what's the best way to dance? Exactly how you want to! In How Do You Dance?, author-illustrator Thyra Heder explores dance in all of its creativity, humor, and - most of all - joy, in a picture-book celebration of personal expression that will inspire young and old readers alike to get up and get moving.
Lamby Lamb
By Raschka, Chris
Theme: Getting Dressed. In a clever game of reverse psychology, Lamby Lamb is instructed not to get dressed. Item by item, he is told not to put on his shirt, his pants, his coat, or his hat. By the end, Lamby Lamb is rebelliously ready to go! Chris Raschka's witty, relatable humor lets children in on the joke and leaves everyone laughing!
Don't Wake Up the Tiger
By Teckentrup, Britta
Tiger is fast asleep. But - oh dear! - she's completely blocking the way. Just how will the animals get past without waking her up? Luckily, Frog has an excellent idea. Holding his balloon, he floats right over sleeping Tiger! Fox is next, followed by Tortoise, Mouse, and Stork, but it will be tricky for them all to get past without Tiger noticing. It's good that the reader is there to help keep Tiger asleep, but where exactly are the animals going with all those big shiny balloons?
A Llama Is Not an Alpaca
By Jameson, Karen
Combining scientific facts with the art of poetry, this is a humorous and educational picture book about animals that look alike.. How do you tell a llama from an alpaca, an alligator from a crocodile, or a dolphin from a porpoise? The animal kingdom is full of creatures that look so similar to others that they are often confused for each other. A Llama Is Not an Alpaca pairs rhyming animal riddles with factual responses to both teach and engage young readers as they compare and contrast features of commonly misidentified animals. How many will you get right?!
I am Batman
By Meltzer, Brad
This fictional biography of Batman launches the exciting start of the Stories Change the World series from Brad Meltzer and Chris Eliopoulos, the team behind the New York Times bestselling Ordinary People Change the World booksThis picture book is the perfect way to introduce young readers to Bruce Wayne and his rise to becoming Batman. After losing his parents at a young age, Bruce Wayne dedicates his life to cleaning up the streets of Gotham. Even without traditional superpowers, his perseverance and commitment to justice carry him through battles against villains. The Stories Change the World series retells beloved, iconic fictional tales of heroism, providing a lively and fun first version of the myth and why it's inspirational, and serving as a fantastic stepping stone to get young readers interested in nonfiction biographies.
Disney Princess Beginnings
By Disney., Rh
An all-new chapter book series featuring stories about each Disney Princess as a young girl!Disney Princess Ariel and two of her sisters are swept out to sea by an enormous wave in this all-new story! Lost and with no clue how to get home, the young girls encounter many new things. The little mermaid is fascinated by her first trip to the surface and a human shipwreck! But can Ariel's quick thinking help them find a way home or will they be lost forever? Children ages 6 to 9 who are independent readers will love this new chapter book series with full-color illustrations!Disney's Dream Big, Princess campaign focuses on the amazing stories and leadership qualities of each Disney Princess and shows how they relate to today's girl.