Even young children are eager to help the environment - and here is a bright, inviting novelty book that offers simple ways to make a difference.Do you remember to turn off the tap while you brush your teeth? How about using both sides of the paper when writing and drawing? Or planting seeds and nurturing the new plants as they grow? Bold, child-friendly illustrations and die-cut pages will draw even the youngest listeners to this gentle reminder of the easy, everyday ways we can be kinder to the earth.
Candlewick Press
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9780763659196
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Book
Over the Ocean
By Gomi, TaroÌ?
Renowned children's book creator Taro Gomi has created another masterpiece. In this beautiful testament to wondering, a young girl gazes out to where the water meets the sky and wonders what lies beyond the waves. Boats filled with toys? Skyscrapers filled with people? Houses filled with families? Or, maybe, over the ocean stands someone not so different from the girl herself, returning her gaze. In this celebration of imagination's power, young readers will find joy in the mystery of the faraway, the unknown, and the just-beyond.
Chronicle books LLC, 2016.
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9781452145150
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Print book
Goodwin the Goat
By Freeman, Don
Goodwin the Goat by famed author of Corduroy, Don Freeman, is a never-before-published story of a mischievous young goat named Goodwin. One day, after growing tired of his daily wheat and oats, he goes out in search for new types of delicious food andstumbles upon an artist painting by the river and notices her scrumptious colorful paint tubes. After the artist leaves, Goodwin tries to eat the paint tubes and covers himself in paint. After running away from the angry artist, Goodwin awakes the next morning and passersby notice him, vibrant and multicolored, standing on top of his hut. Goodwin immediately achieves immediate fame, as tourists from far and wide come to visit and photograph "Goodwin the Miraculous Goat." Angry that Goodwin destroyed her painting, the artist confronts Farmer Mac Duff and asks him to pay her for her destroyed materials and art.
Racehorse for Young Readers
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9781944686574
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Hardcover
Preschool, Here I Come!
By Steinberg, David J
A book for all preschoolers-to-be from the author of Kindergarten, Here I Come!From saying goodbye to parents on the very first day of school to watching butterflies hatch in spring, D. J. Steinberg celebrates all the landmark moments of preschool. Because the year is full of so many firsts, this collection of funny, joyful poems is a must-have for all small scholars in the making.
Grosset & Dunlap
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9781524790516
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Paperback
Pig the Fibber
By Blabey, Aaron
Pig was a pug,and I'm sorry to say,he would often tell liesjust to get his own way.Pig the Pug tells lies to get what he wants and get Trevor the sausage dog in trouble. When Pig hatches a plan to get at the hidden treats in the back of the closet, his lies get Trevor thrown out of the house. Finally he's all alone with those treats. What he didn't expect was the bowling ball.Maybe this time Pig the Pug will learn his lesson.
Scholastic Press
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9781338291766
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Hardcover
Douglas, You're a Genius!
By Adamson, Ged
Laugh along with a dog named Douglas and his pal Nancy in this silly follow-up to Douglas, You Need Glasses! as the friends execute outrageous plans to meet their neighbors.Pals Nancy and Douglas think their baseball game is over after their ball rolls through a hole in the fence. But when the ball rolls back, followed by a note in an unfamiliar language, they have to discover who's on the other side of the fence. And so in a series of truly outrageous--and hilarious--stunts, Nancy tries to launch, vault, and fly Douglas over to the other side to see what's what. Finally, after all Nancy's plans fail, Douglas gets his turn to execute a plan--and it works! And who do they find? New friends who speak Spanish. Readers will laugh out loud at the antics in this zany picture book, which proves that working together makes everything more fun.
Schwartz & Wade
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9781524765309
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Hardcover
Wake Up, Color Pup
By Morley, Taia
A beautiful picture book about a little pup's colorful journey through the range of his emotions!A bright yellow bird promises to bring adventure to sleepy Pup's gray world. As Pup follows his new friend on a walk, each discovery ignites a new feeling and corresponding color, until Pup is saturated with them. But when a storm comes, Pup's color is drained as fear sweeps through him. Only his curious yellow friend remains bright, and encourages him to keep his chin up, play, and carry on! This is a remarkably simple and resonant examination of exploration and resilience, and introduces the idea of abstract association.
Random House Books for Young Readers
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9780399559457
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Hardcover
I Don't Want to Be a Frog
By Petty, Dev
The hit picture book about a frog who does NOT want to be a frog is now a board book!Frog wants to be anything but a slimy, wet frog. A cat, perhaps. Or a rabbit. An owl? But when a hungry wolf arrives - a wolf who HATES eating frogs - our hero decides that being himself isn't so bad after all. In this very silly story with a sly message, told in hilarious dialogue between a feisty young frog and his heard-it-all-before father, young children will identify with little Frog's desire to be something different, while laughing along at his stubborn yet endearing schemes to prove himself right.And look for the hilarious sequels - I Don't Want to Be Big and There's Nothing to Do! "First-time author Petty's dialogue between a frog father and his son makes its point about accepting one's nature with a big grin.
Doubleday Books for Young Readers
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9780525579502
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Board book
Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star
By Hout, Mies Van
The creator of Happy and Friends illustrates some of childhood's most beloved songs from ""Twinkle Twinkle Little Star"" to ""The Teddy Bear's Picnic,"" and from ""I'm a Little Teapot"" to ""The Wheels on the Bus"" in this book and CD set. Also included: ""Old Macdonald Had a Farm,"" ""Swan Swam Over the Sea,"" ""If You're Happy and You Know It,"" ""Five Little Ducks,"" ""My Hat, It Has Three Corners,"" ""It's Raining, It's Pouring,"" ""Head and Shoulders,"" and ""Down by the Station.""
Lemniscaat USA; Har/Com edition
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9781935954378
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Hardcover
Hungry Bird
By Tankard, Jeremy
Bird is hiking with his friends when his tummy rumbles. But no one packed him a snack that he likes! With every step, his hunger mounts until he collapses on the ground.How will Bird survive if he doesn't eat the perfect something this instant?! The hilarious blue-feathered anti-hero who first starred in Jeremy Tankard's high-flying debut, Grumpy Bird, returns in another laugh out loud melodrama. For every child who has ever needed a snack right now, and for every parent who has had to cope with a hangry, fussy child, Hungry Bird is sure to satisfy.
10 Things I Can Do to Help My World
By Walsh, Melanie
Even young children are eager to help the environment - and here is a bright, inviting novelty book that offers simple ways to make a difference.Do you remember to turn off the tap while you brush your teeth? How about using both sides of the paper when writing and drawing? Or planting seeds and nurturing the new plants as they grow? Bold, child-friendly illustrations and die-cut pages will draw even the youngest listeners to this gentle reminder of the easy, everyday ways we can be kinder to the earth.
Over the Ocean
By Gomi, TaroÌ?
Renowned children's book creator Taro Gomi has created another masterpiece. In this beautiful testament to wondering, a young girl gazes out to where the water meets the sky and wonders what lies beyond the waves. Boats filled with toys? Skyscrapers filled with people? Houses filled with families? Or, maybe, over the ocean stands someone not so different from the girl herself, returning her gaze. In this celebration of imagination's power, young readers will find joy in the mystery of the faraway, the unknown, and the just-beyond.
Goodwin the Goat
By Freeman, Don
Goodwin the Goat by famed author of Corduroy, Don Freeman, is a never-before-published story of a mischievous young goat named Goodwin. One day, after growing tired of his daily wheat and oats, he goes out in search for new types of delicious food andstumbles upon an artist painting by the river and notices her scrumptious colorful paint tubes. After the artist leaves, Goodwin tries to eat the paint tubes and covers himself in paint. After running away from the angry artist, Goodwin awakes the next morning and passersby notice him, vibrant and multicolored, standing on top of his hut. Goodwin immediately achieves immediate fame, as tourists from far and wide come to visit and photograph "Goodwin the Miraculous Goat." Angry that Goodwin destroyed her painting, the artist confronts Farmer Mac Duff and asks him to pay her for her destroyed materials and art.
Preschool, Here I Come!
By Steinberg, David J
A book for all preschoolers-to-be from the author of Kindergarten, Here I Come!From saying goodbye to parents on the very first day of school to watching butterflies hatch in spring, D. J. Steinberg celebrates all the landmark moments of preschool. Because the year is full of so many firsts, this collection of funny, joyful poems is a must-have for all small scholars in the making.
Pig the Fibber
By Blabey, Aaron
Pig was a pug,and I'm sorry to say,he would often tell liesjust to get his own way.Pig the Pug tells lies to get what he wants and get Trevor the sausage dog in trouble. When Pig hatches a plan to get at the hidden treats in the back of the closet, his lies get Trevor thrown out of the house. Finally he's all alone with those treats. What he didn't expect was the bowling ball.Maybe this time Pig the Pug will learn his lesson.
Douglas, You're a Genius!
By Adamson, Ged
Laugh along with a dog named Douglas and his pal Nancy in this silly follow-up to Douglas, You Need Glasses! as the friends execute outrageous plans to meet their neighbors.Pals Nancy and Douglas think their baseball game is over after their ball rolls through a hole in the fence. But when the ball rolls back, followed by a note in an unfamiliar language, they have to discover who's on the other side of the fence. And so in a series of truly outrageous--and hilarious--stunts, Nancy tries to launch, vault, and fly Douglas over to the other side to see what's what. Finally, after all Nancy's plans fail, Douglas gets his turn to execute a plan--and it works! And who do they find? New friends who speak Spanish. Readers will laugh out loud at the antics in this zany picture book, which proves that working together makes everything more fun.
Wake Up, Color Pup
By Morley, Taia
A beautiful picture book about a little pup's colorful journey through the range of his emotions!A bright yellow bird promises to bring adventure to sleepy Pup's gray world. As Pup follows his new friend on a walk, each discovery ignites a new feeling and corresponding color, until Pup is saturated with them. But when a storm comes, Pup's color is drained as fear sweeps through him. Only his curious yellow friend remains bright, and encourages him to keep his chin up, play, and carry on! This is a remarkably simple and resonant examination of exploration and resilience, and introduces the idea of abstract association.
I Don't Want to Be a Frog
By Petty, Dev
The hit picture book about a frog who does NOT want to be a frog is now a board book!Frog wants to be anything but a slimy, wet frog. A cat, perhaps. Or a rabbit. An owl? But when a hungry wolf arrives - a wolf who HATES eating frogs - our hero decides that being himself isn't so bad after all. In this very silly story with a sly message, told in hilarious dialogue between a feisty young frog and his heard-it-all-before father, young children will identify with little Frog's desire to be something different, while laughing along at his stubborn yet endearing schemes to prove himself right.And look for the hilarious sequels - I Don't Want to Be Big and There's Nothing to Do! "First-time author Petty's dialogue between a frog father and his son makes its point about accepting one's nature with a big grin.
Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star
By Hout, Mies Van
The creator of Happy and Friends illustrates some of childhood's most beloved songs from ""Twinkle Twinkle Little Star"" to ""The Teddy Bear's Picnic,"" and from ""I'm a Little Teapot"" to ""The Wheels on the Bus"" in this book and CD set. Also included: ""Old Macdonald Had a Farm,"" ""Swan Swam Over the Sea,"" ""If You're Happy and You Know It,"" ""Five Little Ducks,"" ""My Hat, It Has Three Corners,"" ""It's Raining, It's Pouring,"" ""Head and Shoulders,"" and ""Down by the Station.""
Hungry Bird
By Tankard, Jeremy
Bird is hiking with his friends when his tummy rumbles. But no one packed him a snack that he likes! With every step, his hunger mounts until he collapses on the ground.How will Bird survive if he doesn't eat the perfect something this instant?! The hilarious blue-feathered anti-hero who first starred in Jeremy Tankard's high-flying debut, Grumpy Bird, returns in another laugh out loud melodrama. For every child who has ever needed a snack right now, and for every parent who has had to cope with a hangry, fussy child, Hungry Bird is sure to satisfy.