The beloved characters from Sydney Taylor's All-of-a-Kind Family return in this heartwarming picture book from a critically adored team--perfect for Hanukkah gift-giving!Acclaimed author Emily Jenkins (A Greyhound, a Groundhog) and Caldecott Award-winning artist Paul O. Zelinsky (Rapunzel) bring the beloved All-of-a-Kind Family to life in a new format. Fans, along with those just meeting the five girls ("all of a kind," as their parents say) , will join them back in 1912, on the Lower East Side of NYC, and watch as preparations for Hanukkah are made. When Gertie, the youngest, is not allowed to help prepare latkes, she throws a tantrum. Banished to the girls' bedroom, she can still hear the sounds and smell the smells of a family getting ready to celebrate. But then Papa comes home and she is allowed out--and given the best job of all: lighting the first candle on the menorah.First published in 1951, Taylor's chapter books have become time-honored favorites, selling over a million copies and touching generations of readers. In this time when immigrants often do not feel accepted, the All-of-a-Kind Family gives a heartwarming glimpse of a Jewish immigrant family and their customs that is as relevant--and necessary--today as when it was first written. Jenkins and Zelinsky's charming compliment to Taylor's series perfectly captures the warmth and family values that made the original titles classics.
Schwartz & Wade
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9780399554193
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Hardcover
Mouse Loves Snow
By Thompson, Lauren
On a bright, snowy day Mouse discovers sledding, skating, and making snow mice in this beautiful Pre-Level 1 Ready-to-Read book all about winter!When Mouse and Poppa venture into the great outdoors, they discover all the seasonal pastimes that make winter a special time of year for kids. From making snow angels to building a snowman - who looks more like a snow mouse - this book is brimming with fun. Young readers are sure to enjoy Lauren Thompson's simple, energetic text and Buket Erdogan's sweet, playful illustrations as they learn to recognize words and begin to read on their very own!
Simon Spotlight
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9781534401822
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Hardcover
Grumpy Monkey Up All Night
By Lang, Suzanne
Have you ever stayed up way past your bedtime? Jim Panzee certainly has. Jim is going to a slumber party and there's LOTS to do. Jim plans on bobbing for mangoes, going termite fishing, and of course staying UP ALL NIGHT!But Jim gets more than a little frusrated when all the things he wanted to do go awry. One by one, everyone else falls asleep, while Jim is determined to stay up. How long will he last?In this delightful follow up in the GRUMPY MONKEY series, kids see what happens when you stay awake too late!
Random House Books for Young Readers
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9780593119761
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Library Binding
Doc McStuffins Smitten with a Kitten
By Group, Disney Book
After Doc finds an adorable toy kitten at her school's fundraiser, she brings her home to meet the toys. Lambie instantly falls in love with the cute little kitty and wants to adopt her. But anytime Lambie or the toys come close, the kitten runs away! Can Doc help? Join Doc in this Pet Vet-themed storybook with stickers!
Disney Press
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9781484762035
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Print book
I'm Feeling Macaroni and Cheese
By Gallo, Tina
Learn to express yourself with this bright and cheery storybook from Crayola that connects your emotions to different Crayola colors.Happy is a color that makes me smile. It is a bubbly, warm, delicious color. Happy is macaroni and cheese. I'm feeling macaroni and cheese! What color is happy to you? Brave is a color that makes me want to conquer the world. It is a daring, courageous, confident color. Brave is wild blue yonder blue. I'm feeling wild blue yonder blue! What color is brave to you? We all know what being blue with sadness feels like, or being red with anger, or green with jealousy, but what does it feel like to feel macaroni and cheese? What emotion does jazzberry jam or jungle green mean to you? Kids will love using Crayola colors to express their feelings in this storybook with illustrations as vibrant as those emotions.
Simon Spotlight
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9781534402010
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Hardcover
Ten Little Fingers, Two Small Hands
By Dempsey, Kristy
Count each little finger one by one in this sweet picture book.Ten little fingers, one hand . . . two.Two small hands belong to you! Join a group of toddlers as they enjoy delicious treats, and count one by one as one little finger points to cake, two little fingers tap a plate, three little fingers pinch a bite, and four little fingers squish it tight! But one piece just isn't enough - they want more! When they're done, a parent cleans and kisses "two small hands on one small you!"
Little Bee Books Inc
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9781499802290
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Print book
Crayons' book of colors
By Daywalt, Drew
The crayons are back and brighter than ever in this board book of colors from the creators of the #1 New York Times Best Sellers, The Day the Crayons Quit and The Day the Crayons Came Home.It's Duncan's birthday, and all the crayons want to make him a card! With their fun and quirky illustrations of firetrucks, dragons, and (dare we say?) wheat, these creative crayons each have something different to contribute. When they come together, they can make something truly spectacular to celebrate Duncan's birthday!From the creative minds behind the The Day the Crayons Quit and The Day the Crayons Came Home, comes a fun board book introducing young readers to colors.
Grosset & Dunlap
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9780451534040
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Print book
How Do Dinosaurs Go to Sleep?
By Yolen, Jane
With more than 14 million books in print, the How Do Dinosaurs... series is a huge hit all over the world. Humorous paintings of oversized dinosaurs with human parents make this an irresistible book for sharing. And we all know that when parents are ready to say good night, it turns out that sometimes little dinosaurs have other ideas!Laugh and smile as the dinosaurs try everything to avoid bedtime -- from hiding under the bed, to screaming no! -- and then snuggle in as all the dinosaurs show they really know the right way to go to sleep -- a bath, a story, and a good-night kiss! Brimming with humor and the familiar antics of this beloved series, here is a playful bedtime board book for every sleepy little dinosaur.
The Blue Sky Press
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9780545941204
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Print book
What Rhymes?
By Bondor, Rebecca
These board books are bursting with the enthusiasm of a toddler exploring the world for the first time. Engaging text and adorable artwork and photos introduce toddlers to familiar first experiences in these playful die-cut board books. Die-cut tabs make the books easy for toddlers to hold and turn pages Simple, engaging text to read aloud to toddlers Big, bold photos make each book visually appealing Nonfiction titles - all based on a curriculum developed by early childhood experts
Scholastic
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9780531272572
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Print book
I Like Me - 5 Easy Ways for Parents to Help Their Children Feel Awesome about Themselves
By Wint, Eleanor
Having problems getting your preschooler to show that confident, positive sense of self? Wondering if what you are doing will bring the right results? "I Like ME" gives you the SHINE parenting strategy which ensures that her/his self-esteem develops positively and stays positive while encountering the challenges of growing in this fast-paced environment. Find out: What is the quickest route to building the self-esteem of your preschooler What might be preventing you from parenting effectively What is self-esteem and why it is important at this early preschool age The 5 SHINE strategies that you need to practice on a daily basis How to transfer your learning into action The most common mistakes that hurt effective parenting and how these can be avoided Some suggested resources which you can use in the future "You can do little for your child if you are not feeling good about what you are doing, and how you are doing it." Dr. Eleanor Wint Whether you are a stay-at-home Dad, a grandparent, a single-Mom weathering the storm, a Mom who needs a refresher course or a Mom coping with a new culture, this BOOK gives you a real lift!
All-of-a-Kind Family Hanukkah
By Jenkins, Emily
The beloved characters from Sydney Taylor's All-of-a-Kind Family return in this heartwarming picture book from a critically adored team--perfect for Hanukkah gift-giving!Acclaimed author Emily Jenkins (A Greyhound, a Groundhog) and Caldecott Award-winning artist Paul O. Zelinsky (Rapunzel) bring the beloved All-of-a-Kind Family to life in a new format. Fans, along with those just meeting the five girls ("all of a kind," as their parents say) , will join them back in 1912, on the Lower East Side of NYC, and watch as preparations for Hanukkah are made. When Gertie, the youngest, is not allowed to help prepare latkes, she throws a tantrum. Banished to the girls' bedroom, she can still hear the sounds and smell the smells of a family getting ready to celebrate. But then Papa comes home and she is allowed out--and given the best job of all: lighting the first candle on the menorah.First published in 1951, Taylor's chapter books have become time-honored favorites, selling over a million copies and touching generations of readers. In this time when immigrants often do not feel accepted, the All-of-a-Kind Family gives a heartwarming glimpse of a Jewish immigrant family and their customs that is as relevant--and necessary--today as when it was first written. Jenkins and Zelinsky's charming compliment to Taylor's series perfectly captures the warmth and family values that made the original titles classics.
Mouse Loves Snow
By Thompson, Lauren
On a bright, snowy day Mouse discovers sledding, skating, and making snow mice in this beautiful Pre-Level 1 Ready-to-Read book all about winter!When Mouse and Poppa venture into the great outdoors, they discover all the seasonal pastimes that make winter a special time of year for kids. From making snow angels to building a snowman - who looks more like a snow mouse - this book is brimming with fun. Young readers are sure to enjoy Lauren Thompson's simple, energetic text and Buket Erdogan's sweet, playful illustrations as they learn to recognize words and begin to read on their very own!
Grumpy Monkey Up All Night
By Lang, Suzanne
Have you ever stayed up way past your bedtime? Jim Panzee certainly has. Jim is going to a slumber party and there's LOTS to do. Jim plans on bobbing for mangoes, going termite fishing, and of course staying UP ALL NIGHT!But Jim gets more than a little frusrated when all the things he wanted to do go awry. One by one, everyone else falls asleep, while Jim is determined to stay up. How long will he last?In this delightful follow up in the GRUMPY MONKEY series, kids see what happens when you stay awake too late!
Doc McStuffins Smitten with a Kitten
By Group, Disney Book
After Doc finds an adorable toy kitten at her school's fundraiser, she brings her home to meet the toys. Lambie instantly falls in love with the cute little kitty and wants to adopt her. But anytime Lambie or the toys come close, the kitten runs away! Can Doc help? Join Doc in this Pet Vet-themed storybook with stickers!
I'm Feeling Macaroni and Cheese
By Gallo, Tina
Learn to express yourself with this bright and cheery storybook from Crayola that connects your emotions to different Crayola colors.Happy is a color that makes me smile. It is a bubbly, warm, delicious color. Happy is macaroni and cheese. I'm feeling macaroni and cheese! What color is happy to you? Brave is a color that makes me want to conquer the world. It is a daring, courageous, confident color. Brave is wild blue yonder blue. I'm feeling wild blue yonder blue! What color is brave to you? We all know what being blue with sadness feels like, or being red with anger, or green with jealousy, but what does it feel like to feel macaroni and cheese? What emotion does jazzberry jam or jungle green mean to you? Kids will love using Crayola colors to express their feelings in this storybook with illustrations as vibrant as those emotions.
Ten Little Fingers, Two Small Hands
By Dempsey, Kristy
Count each little finger one by one in this sweet picture book.Ten little fingers, one hand . . . two. Two small hands belong to you! Join a group of toddlers as they enjoy delicious treats, and count one by one as one little finger points to cake, two little fingers tap a plate, three little fingers pinch a bite, and four little fingers squish it tight! But one piece just isn't enough - they want more! When they're done, a parent cleans and kisses "two small hands on one small you!"
Crayons' book of colors
By Daywalt, Drew
The crayons are back and brighter than ever in this board book of colors from the creators of the #1 New York Times Best Sellers, The Day the Crayons Quit and The Day the Crayons Came Home.It's Duncan's birthday, and all the crayons want to make him a card! With their fun and quirky illustrations of firetrucks, dragons, and (dare we say?) wheat, these creative crayons each have something different to contribute. When they come together, they can make something truly spectacular to celebrate Duncan's birthday!From the creative minds behind the The Day the Crayons Quit and The Day the Crayons Came Home, comes a fun board book introducing young readers to colors.
How Do Dinosaurs Go to Sleep?
By Yolen, Jane
With more than 14 million books in print, the How Do Dinosaurs... series is a huge hit all over the world. Humorous paintings of oversized dinosaurs with human parents make this an irresistible book for sharing. And we all know that when parents are ready to say good night, it turns out that sometimes little dinosaurs have other ideas!Laugh and smile as the dinosaurs try everything to avoid bedtime -- from hiding under the bed, to screaming no! -- and then snuggle in as all the dinosaurs show they really know the right way to go to sleep -- a bath, a story, and a good-night kiss! Brimming with humor and the familiar antics of this beloved series, here is a playful bedtime board book for every sleepy little dinosaur.
What Rhymes?
By Bondor, Rebecca
These board books are bursting with the enthusiasm of a toddler exploring the world for the first time. Engaging text and adorable artwork and photos introduce toddlers to familiar first experiences in these playful die-cut board books. Die-cut tabs make the books easy for toddlers to hold and turn pages Simple, engaging text to read aloud to toddlers Big, bold photos make each book visually appealing Nonfiction titles - all based on a curriculum developed by early childhood experts
I Like Me - 5 Easy Ways for Parents to Help Their Children Feel Awesome about Themselves
By Wint, Eleanor
Having problems getting your preschooler to show that confident, positive sense of self? Wondering if what you are doing will bring the right results? "I Like ME" gives you the SHINE parenting strategy which ensures that her/his self-esteem develops positively and stays positive while encountering the challenges of growing in this fast-paced environment. Find out: What is the quickest route to building the self-esteem of your preschooler What might be preventing you from parenting effectively What is self-esteem and why it is important at this early preschool age The 5 SHINE strategies that you need to practice on a daily basis How to transfer your learning into action The most common mistakes that hurt effective parenting and how these can be avoided Some suggested resources which you can use in the future "You can do little for your child if you are not feeling good about what you are doing, and how you are doing it." Dr. Eleanor Wint Whether you are a stay-at-home Dad, a grandparent, a single-Mom weathering the storm, a Mom who needs a refresher course or a Mom coping with a new culture, this BOOK gives you a real lift!