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The stupendously successful "I'm Going to Read!" series has already attracted a new generation of readers with wonderful stories and appealing art. And now an exciting new addition - "I'm Going to Read! Workbooks" - offers parents and children another great way to enjoy interactive, educational playtime together. This workbook on short vowels will have kids sounding out their letters well, and learning a great deal along the way. And with it's appealing design and bright colours, they'll never think they're doing homework!...
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Good night, sleepy parakeet. Good night, sleepy dog. Good night, sleepy Nate. But wait! Nate doesn't want to go to sleep—not all by himself in his own bed. With the help of his patient mom, Nate works through a problem all young children face—putting their busy days to rest. Mommy, I Want to Sleep in Your Bed! will encourage other children to do the same and help them understand in a sweet and sympathetic way, that sleeping alone is an important step in growing up....
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The stupendously successful "I'm Going to Read!" series has already attracted a new generation of readers with wonderful stories and appealing art. And now an exciting new addition - "I'm Going to Read! Workbooks" - offers parents and children another great way to enjoy interactive, educational playtime together. Sound it out with Long Vowels: vowels are the building blocks of literacy, the key to reading, writing, and spelling. With a bright and vibrant design so that it will never be confused with homework, this workbook will ease kids into reading well....
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Using a magic word, a little girl can have her fill of porridge anytime as the magic pot will simply fill up for her, but when her mother tries to do the same thing without the use of the magic word, her results are very different. ...
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The stupendously successful "I'm Going to Read!" series has already attracted a new generation of readers with wonderful stories and appealing art. And now an exciting new addition - "I'm Going to Write! Workbooks" - offers parents and children another great way to enjoy interactive, educational playtime together. Picking up a pencil and writing legibly requires good motor skills - and that's what this workbook helps build. It focuses on the coordination necessary to write properly by giving children words and letters to copy, as well as helpful information on how to form each letter....
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Three little pigs leave home to seek their fortunes and have to deal with a threatening wolf....
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Posey doesn't just love pink (and purple) and painting; she loves to throw a party! Will Posey serve pink or purple treats? Will the decorations be pink or purple? What will Posey wear, and whom will she invite? Hard decisions . . . but whatever Posey decides, there are sure to be plenty of P words—pizza, pasta, and piano performances—and the end result will be perfect!...
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An ugly duckling spends an unhappy year ostracized by the other animals before he grows into a beautiful swan....
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The stupendously successful "I'm Going to Read!" series has already attracted a new generation of readers with wonderful stories and appealing art. And now an exciting new addition - "I'm Going to Write! Workbooks" - offers parents and children another great way to enjoy interactive, educational playtime together. Learning to write your letters requires a lot of effort, and good motor skills. Children will enjoy the process with this fun workbook, designed to supplement their school curricula and make learning their uppercase letters that much simpler....
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The stupendously successful "I'm Going to Read!" series has already attracted a new generation of readers with wonderful stories and appealing art. And now an exciting new addition - "I'm Going to Read! Workbooks" - offers parents and children another great way to enjoy interactive, educational playtime together. These are the words children have to know by sight - the words that they should be able to read without sounding them out first....
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The Flip-a-Word series has won accolades from consumers, teachers, and librarians with its fun, innovative approach to word families. Now two more books join the series! Learning phonics is even more fun with the addition of quack shacks, red sleds, and wet pets....
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You can climb a tree with a sister, or have a pillow fight, or ride the see-saw. A sister can keep you company in the back of the car, play dress-up with you, and help you when it's time to clean up. A sister is a special someone to love. This sweet, lively lift-the-flap book is perfect for sisters and brothers to share. Children will delight in seeing all the fun things there are to do with a sister....
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Provides a colorful easy-to-read retelling of the classic tale about a princess who comes in from the rain and is given shelter by the queen, who then, unbeknownst to the princess, gives her guest a test to determine if the princess is truly who she claims to be. ...
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Little Red Riding Hood is on her way to her grandmother's house when she meets a hungry wolf, but a brave woodcutter saves the day....
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This deceptively simple, excitingly illustrated board book is based on a telling theme- that every animal has its own distinct sound. The text is perfectly targeted to the youngest children, who will thoroughly enjoy lifting the flaps and matching the baby animals to their mothers. The sumptuously colorful illustrations are sure to catch the rapt attention of the smallest child....
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As she sets off to meet the king, Henny-Penny encounters Cocky-Locky, Ducky-Lucky, and other friends who decide to come along with her on her adventure, but when Foxy-Loxy appears, he has other plans in mind and tries to steer her away. ...
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If Jack Sprat and his wife had better table manners, maybe they would have used knives and forks instead of licking the platter clean. And the littlest pig would have been more helpful if he'd helped carry his brother's packages instead of crying wee-wee-wee all the way home. Whimsical illustrations and gatefolds offer both an introduction to good manners and a rousing good time....
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Bothered by his noisy house, a man goes to a wise man for advice....
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Spending time with Grandma is so much fun! She knows all about butterflies, snails, and computers. And she has great ideas for new adventures. Grandma will play dress-up with you, and she'll show you pictures of your mom when she was a little girl. This adorable lift-the-flap book is perfect for young children to read with Grandma when she comes to visit....
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Retells the timeless story of the little red hen who wants help baking her bread, in a format designed for beginning readers with bold illustrations, visual clues to the story, and simple sentence structure....
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It's fun to play hide-and-seek with a brother, or build a fort, or jump in puddles. You can make a brother laugh, play baseball together, and keep each other company when Mom and Dad go out. A brother is a lifelong friend. Sisters and brothers alike will enjoy lifting the flaps of this adorably illustrated book, brimming with cheerful, colorful art, to see all the ways a brother is special. ...
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Illus. in full color. A dog and his pet cat share good-night kisses and playful dreams until morning wakes them, in this bedtime story for youngest beginning readers. ...
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All Max wants to do is fly . . . and climb . . . and be a hero. But when he tries to do something heroic his mom and dad prefer him to sit still and be quiet. When will Max get his chance to shine? Mighty Max captures that phase when many little boys want to be big and strong like superheroes. Elliot Kreloff's crayon illustrations give a winning personality to Max and his imaginary world....
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The Flip-a-Word series has won accolades from consumers, teachers, and librarians with its fun, innovative approach to word families. Now two more books join the series! Learning phonics is even more fun with the addition of quack shacks, red sleds, and wet pets....
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A boisterous parade of farm animals on their way to the barn certainly can cause quite a stir. With the cow mooing, the piglet oinking, the duck quacking, the chickens pecking and the cat meowing, it's a wonder they arrive at all. When they all get to the barn, children will clamor to make their own animal noises....
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There once lived an old man and an old woman who wanted a child, so they made a little girl out of snow. When the old woman kissed her, she came to life! The old couple was very happy until the warm weather came, and the snow child had to go. But when the snow returned, it brought with it a wonderful surprise. ...
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Posey is back and learning how to paint! In this charming story the heroine of Posey Prefers Pink gets a lesson in painting from her mom. While mopping up spills and mixing colors Posey learns how to turn a mistake into a work of art!...
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Grandma is much more than just the matriarch of the family. Whether she's keeping time during a race, building the perfect toy, turning the pages while you play your music, or just warming your hands, there are many reasons why a grandmother is great. Breaking traditional stereotypes, this book encourages children to images their grandmother in a host of contemporary situations: grandmas as sports enthusiasts, yoga instructors, and e-pals....
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You really can't see your bones with binoculars...but you can see them with X-rays! Actual X-rays of real bones overlay the quirky illustrations and an engaging, interactive text take kids through the skeletal system, inviting them to find and feel their own bones. Clear explanations (fact-checked and approved by a pediatrician), colorful illustrations and humorous analogies make for a fresh look at a familiar topic, sure to have young readers learning one minute and laughing the next. From head to toe (or from cranium to phalanges), Harriet Ziefert and Amanda Haley are sure to teach you a thing or two about anatomy...and tickle your funny bone to boot!...
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A mommy is a special person. She knows just how to kiss a boo-boo to make it feel better and how to do hair-dos. When you need an audience for your puppet show, a mommy will always watch. Lift the flaps and see all the ways a mommy is wonderful. This celebration of mothers is ideal for Mother's Day and for sharing throughout the year....
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The Flip-a-Word series has won accolades from consumers, teachers, and librarians with its fun, innovative approach to word families. Now two more books join the series! Learning phonics is even more fun with the addition of quack shacks, red sleds, and wet pets....
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It's never any use
to argue with . . .
. . . a moose!
A moose, an owl, and an elephant are just a few of the animals that show up in this stylish picture book. Todd McKie's art perfectly compliments Harriet Ziefert's and Fred Ehrlich's clever, silly rhymes....
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THIS EDITION IS INTENDED FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Explores how each of the five senses is hard at work all day long providing information, warning of danger, and helping us enjoy the world around us....
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A story about sewing and sharing, recycling and remembering, this book follows a special party dress a grandmother makes for her granddaughter. When her granddaughter grows taller, new fabric is added. The next year, the dress is ingeniously turned into a sleeveless jumper. Finally, when the little girl turns ten and is ready for a new outfit, she decides to give the dress to her little cousin so it can be her forever dress.
Liz Murphy's collage artwork is the perfect medium for this inventive story of sewing and altering, mixing and matching, and the rituals that connect generations....
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Suitable for fathers who travels on business - and the children who miss them....
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Meet Posey. She wears pink clothes, has a pink room, rides a pink bike, and prefers pink desserts. Everything in her pink world is just the way she likes it . . . but what if another color catches her eye? With adorable anime-like illustrations from Yukiko Kido, this book is sure to strike a chord with opinionated little girls and their parents....
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Whether upstairs or down, Nicky the kitten finds high-spirited fun. Now if only his mother could find Nicky!....
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Illus. in full color. "A fresh and moving story of a mother's dedication to acquire a coat for her daughter in post-World War II hard times. Anna's mother decides to trade the few valuables she has left for wool and for the services of a spinner, a weaver, and a tailor. Lobel's pictures do a tremendous job of evoking the period. Insightful and informative, this may make children consider how precious the ordinary can become in times of turmoil."--(starred) Booklist. ...
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Moms are great at so many things! Mom is the one you go to if you need a knee patched or an elbow bandaged, if you want to hear the best story or eat the best cookies. Telling time is her forte, and surely her résumé includes titles like Party Planner, Doctor, Pitcher, Catcher, and Chauffeur. But what is Mom the greatest at? Being a friend.
Once again, Harriet Ziefert and Rebecca Doughty team up to give us a simple, quirky, and sincere look at how children view the world, this time singing the praises of mothers everywhere.
Illustrated by Rebecca Doughty....
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Harry Hippo takes a bath, plays in the water, and cleans up afterwards....
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When Little Hippo wakes, he knows just what he wants to do. Grandpa, can you play with me? But Grandpa has to say, "Not yet." Lift the flaps and there you'll see all the things that keep him busy. But soon the time comes when Grandpa's free, and together he and Little Hippo cuddle up and read. What a treat!
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Max does everything he can think of to encourage his new sibling to be born. He talks to his mommy's tummy, sings to it, plays his drum for it, but nothing seems to work. Max is convinced that this baby will never arrive ... until the day finally comes when Daddy takes Mommy to the hospital.
Harriet Ziefert has written a delightful story about the anticipation of a new arrival. Expectant parents will want to read it with their children, and soon-to-be older siblings are sure to identify with Max. Best of all, there's a gift in the back of the book for the big brother or sister to give to the new baby: a nursery door hanger with two important messages: "Shhhh! Baby sleeping" and "Come in! Baby awake."
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When you need worms for fishing, Grandpa knows just where to look. Grandpas are great at making things, like bookshelves, burgers, and funny faces. Some grandpas like to sing old songs, some like to play baseball, and all grandpas make you feel special. Young children and grandpas alike will love this sweet tribute to the special love between them....
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Clink, clink, clink, clink...Clink, clink, clinkity... Money saved in a bank makes your brain think-thinkity! Children are fascinated by money how it looks, feels, smells, and most of all, what it buys. And Pete is no exception. The rhymed verse describes how Pete saves his allowance, spends too much of it, has second thoughts, and starts over. Young readers will not only applaud Pete's decisions, but join him in his computations as he saves, spends, and strategizes over future purchases. The lively combination of fact and fiction, plus humorous art, will prove both thought-provoking and thoroughly enjoyable....
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When Rebecca the skunk moves out, it really raises a stink. Rebecca the skunk, who lives under a deck in the suburbs, tolerates the owner’'s dog and eludes all the traps he sets to ensnare her. But when three big scoopfuls of mothballs are flung into her nest, she knows it's time to move on. Leaving a note behind -- "So long and thanks for the accommodations. Good luck finding someone to handle your pest control!" -- Rebecca packs up and moves to the city, headed for a new life and new adventure. This clever tale about one smart skunk is not only funny; it's also full of interesting information about skunks. Santiago Cohen's paintings, which have been likened to Ludwig Bemelmans', connect the reader to Rebecca by something far stronger than a pungent whiff: great good humor....
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Here's a cultural crossover that pays off: a traditionally Japanese poetic form used to celebrate the eight nights of Hanukkah. There's one haiku for each night and stepped pages add one candle to the menorah every time the page is turned. The simple poetry is set off perfectly by Karla Gudeon's vibrant freewheeling artwork. A perfect gift or good to reread each year Hanukkah Haiku is a jubilant unforgettable journey through the eight nights of Hanukkah....
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From bugs that swim to beetles that eat mice to butterflies of many colors, beginning readers will learn about the exciting world of bugs, beetles, and butterflies in this Science Easy-to-Read book. Carefully researched illustrations depict the insects in detail. A glossary identifies the name of each insect, and Science Fun activities encourage children to observe and learn....
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"If you send a valentine, you'll receive one," Margery's mother tells her. So Margery sends a valentine to her grandpa, and she waits and waits. Will she ever get one? Lift the flaps to find the sweet surprise in Margery's mailbox!...
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By helping her parents prepare a huge Thanksgiving feast for a large and loving extended family, Little Mouse gets a hands-on introduction to the holiday—and so will young readers as they lift the flaps to join in the fun of the mouse family's Thanksgiving celebration. ...
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A freshly baked gingerbread boy escapes when he is taken out of the oven and eludes his pursuers until he meets a clever fox....
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Set to the rollicking rhythm of The House That Jack Built and similar in format to the highly popular This is Passover and It's Hanukkah!, this cumulative book in rhyme describes the many delights that a large, extended family will enjoy for Thanksgiving. Children will just want to gobble up this perfect culinary introduction to the beloved holiday. Deborah Zemke brings both whimsy and just a hint of nostalgia to this delectable adventure....
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Scooting, slithering, flapping, and twisting! What kind of walking can you do today? Can you scoot like a crab? Bend like a starfish? Fly like a seagull looking for a fish?A new additional to this successful series of board books, Beach Party! invites readers to join the parade of animals and imitate their sounds as they all head to the beach. This wonderful rhyming text will delight children of all ages. They will surely want to jump to their feet and move! Caldecott-winning artist Simms Taback's rich and vibrant illustrations bring a day at the beach to life. This sturdy board book format is perfect for little hands....
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A trip to the dentist's office is easy once you know the ABCs of it. In this book, kids will learn important words like 'appointment,''cavity,''plaque,' and 'X-ray.' Informative text and lively collage illustrations make this the perfect book to calm any child's fears about the dentist....
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