Children’s: picture books, activity books

Book SynopsisIf you can see it, you can be it! Introduce your child to your role models with this series of inspirational board books.It's never too early to introduce your child to the people you admire! This board book distills Michelle Obama's excellent qualities into deliciously illustrated little baby-sized bites, with text designed to share and read aloud. Each spread highlights an important trait, and is enhanced by a quote from Michelle herself. Kids will grow up hearing the words of this influential woman and will learn what YOU value in a person!The I LOOK UP TO . . . series aims to shine a spotlight on women making a difference in the world today, and to encourage young kids to follow in their footsteps!

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Book SynopsisLearn from home and explore the world with these fun and easy board books perfect for Earth Day!This bestselling nonfiction board book series is available in a four-book boxed set—perfect for holiday gifts, birthdays, and baby showers.Here's the first step to your baby's understanding of science and nature: the four most popular board books in the hit Hello, World! series—Solar System, Dinosaurs, Backyard Bugs, and Birds.Hello, World! is a series designed to introduce first nonfiction concepts to babies and toddlers. Told in clear and easy words and featuring bright, cheerful illustrations, Hello, World! makes learning fun for young children. And each sturdy page offers helpful prompts for engaging with your child. It's a perfect way to bring science and nature into the busy world of a toddler, where learning never stops.Look for all the books in the Hello, World! series:

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Book SynopsisGOOOOOOOOAL!! This Step 1 introduction to practically every child's first team sport is a win for emergent readers.No hands--just feet. The game starts. Tweet! Young soccer enthusiasts will build their reading confidence as they learn about basic skills and the thrill of scoring a goal in Terry Pierce's rhythmic, rhyming Step 1 Reader. As she did in Jack and Jill and T-Ball Bill and Tae Kwon Do!, Pierce captures the excitement of sports while scaffolding reading with alliteration and word families. Step 1 Readers feature big type and easy words for children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story.

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Book SynopsisAn ode to the girl with scrapes on her knees and flowers in her hair, and every girl in between, this exquisite treasury will appeal to readers of Dear Girl and I Am Enough and have kids poring over it to find a poem that's just for them.I am a canvasBeing painted onBy the words of my familyFriendsAnd communityFrom Vanessa Brantley-Newton, the author of Grandma's Purse, comes a collection of poetry filled with engaging mini-stories about girls of all kinds: girls who feel happy, sad, scared, powerful; girls who love their bodies and girls who don't; country girls, city girls; girls who love their mother and girls who wish they had a father. With bright portraits in Vanessa's signature style of vibrant colors and unique patterns and fabrics, this book invites readers to find themselves and each other within its pages.A dynamic, uplifting, and welcoming world of girls.--Kirkus

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Book SynopsisA new board book for the youngest fans of Leo Lionni--inspired by his bestselling books and perfect for baby showers and anyone looking for an alphabet book to help teach the little ones in their lives the ABCs!Discover alligators, beautiful butterflies, chunks of cheese, and lots more in this delightful alphabet book inspired by the works of legendary children's book author-illustrator Leo Lionni. With sturdy pages and colorful collage-style artwork, this ABC board book is perfect for boys and girls ages 0 to 5.

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Book SynopsisNow the littlest readers can learn about the White House--how it came to be, and what it's like to live there!In this engaging Little Golden Book, preschoolers will enjoy fascinating stories about the White House and some of the presidents, First Families, and even First Pets who have lived there. Simple words and bright artwork bring to life the story of how the White House came to be, and how it has changed over time.Little ones will learn that George Washington himself chose the building site, and that nearly every president has left his mark--from Thomas Jefferson's introduction of water closets--early toilets!--to Michelle Obama's vegetable garden. And kids will gain a clear understanding of the role the White House plays in American life and culture. Fun anecdotes about the rowdy Roosevelt children riding metal trays down the staircase, the annual Easter Egg Roll, and how the White House once kept cows for milk complete this charming nonfiction Little Golden Book.Look for more Little Golden Book biographies: • Misty Copeland • Frida Kahlo • Iris Apfel • Bob Ross • Queen Elizabeth II • Harriet Tubman

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Book SynopsisKids are learning to read with Rocket! Tad Hills, the #1 New York Times bestselling author is back with another Level 1 Step into Reading story about the beloved dog Rocket, this time about making the most of a rainy day.Don’t miss the animated movie based on the bestselling Rocket books--now airing on PBS!Rocket, the star of the New York Times bestselling picture books How Rocket Learned to Read and Rocket Writes a Story, returns in an all-new Step 1 Step into Reading leveled reader. It's a beautiful sunny day and Rocket and Bella have big plans for fun in the sun. That is until a drop of rain falls and the clouds roll in. With predictable patterns, simple words, lots of repetition, and bright, colorful illustrations, young readers will love this new Rocket book, which they can read all by themselves!Step 1 Readers feature big type and easy words. Rhymes and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode th

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Book SynopsisIt''s an incredible honor to be included in this amazing book of the greatest talent the Broadway stage has ever known!—AUDRA McDONALD, six-time Tony Award-winning actressFrom Audra McDonald to Liza with a Z, here is a showstopping alphabet book featuring your favorite leading ladies of the Broadway stage!Step into the spotlight and celebrate a cavalcade of Broadway''s legendary ladies. Start with A for six-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald, then sing and dance your way through the alphabet with beloved entertainers like Patti LuPone, Bernadette Peters, Chita Rivera, Lea Salonga, Kristin Chenoweth, Kelli O''Hara, and Liza Minnelli! Broadway fans and theater lovers everywhere will give a standing ovation to this one-of-a-kind tribute full of toe-tapping rhymes, with illustrations as bright and beautiful as the shining lights on any marquee.AND DON''T MISS THE SEQUEL COMING IN OCTOBER: B IS FOR BROADWAY: ONST

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Book SynopsisThe little monster truck who never gives up swoops in and saves Christmas! This specialty board book in John Cena's #1 New York Times bestselling series is a perfect stocking stuffer. 'Tis the season for holiday fun at the junkyard with Elbow Grease and his monster truck family! But when a blizzard blows in on Christmas Eve, how will Santa find them? Elbow Grease must figure out a way to make this Christmas the brightest one yet.   Elbow Grease Saves Christmas is the latest addition to the #1 New York Times bestselling series from John Cena, which also includes the Elbow Grease, Elbow Grease vs. Motozilla, and Elbow Grease: Fast Friends picture and board books, Elbow Grease Magnetic Playbook, and a line of Step into Reading Early Readers. All your holiday needs is a little Elbow Grease!

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Book SynopsisFrom the bestselling series that began with Tree: A Peek-Through Picture Book comes an elaborate and beautiful children's book with peek-through holes that show the amazing life in the world's oceans.Discover a world teeming with life beneath the waves, with graceful sea horses, darting tropical fish, electric eels, and humpback whales. A colorful array of sea creatures is brought to life by award-winning illustrator Britta Teckentrup in this delightful, innovative picture book—with peek-through holes that reveal details of life in the ocean with each turn of the page.It's the perfect light nonfiction book for young readers curious about the world around them. And it will spark great conversations about the importance of keeping our oceans clean and protecting the amazing creatures who live there.Look for all the books in the Peek-Through Picture Book series: Tree, Bee, Ocean, Moon, Home, and Bugs.

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Book SynopsisDiscover what makes mermaids so magical and become a true believer with this sparkly Mythical Creatures Are Real board book!Gemstone and sparkles and coral, oh my! That's what mermaids are made of! But did you also know that mermaids are vegetarian, or that they can control the weather on the seas? Mermaid lovers will be tickled to learn all sorts of facts about these beloved beings in #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator Holly Hatam's latest Mythical Creatures Are Real board book. Encourage your little one's imagination with peeks into other whimsical worlds! Look for Holly's Unicorns Are Real, Dragons Are Real, and Fairies Are Real, too!

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Book SynopsisThe 90th anniversary celebrations continue with this charming original title featuring everyone''s favorite little train is the perfect book for bedtime.The train yard''s still. There''s not a sound.The setting sun glows all around.After a day of play, Little Engine settles in to sleep . . . but when she hears a noise outside, she goes on a midnight ride, finding a certain someone who needs her help. Say Good night to Little Engine in this beautiful, rhyming picture book perfect for little ones at bedtime.

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Book SynopsisAn exuberant picture book celebrating the life and legacy of Selena Quintanilla, beloved Queen of Tejano music.From a very early age, young Selena knew how to connect with people and bring them together with music. Sing with Me follows Selena's rise to stardom, from front-lining her family's band at rodeos and quinceañeras to performing in front of tens of thousands at the Houston Astrodome. Young readers will be empowered by Selena's dedication--learning Spanish as a teenager, designing her own clothes, and traveling around the country with her family--sharing her pride in her Mexican-American roots and her love of music and fashion with the world.Trade ReviewNew York Public Library Best Books for Kids *“Corpus Christi native López smartly focuses on the road that got Selena [Quintanilla] to her success and all the work and study that went into overcoming genre, racial, and gender divides in the music industry. She gets the details and tone right, whether it’s in capturing her subject’s passion for performing or simply sprinkling in Spanish words and phrases without overexplaining them. Martinez’s illustrations capture the Quintanilla family’s loving moments and convey extra information with the layering in of postcards, banners, street signs, and lyrics. A Spanish-language edition, translated by Carmen Tafolla, is equally on target, with careful phrasing and a warmth in tone. . . . A worthy, sparkling addition.”—Kirkus Reviews, starred review*“The energetic, bright cartoon illustrations depicting Selena and her family in various venues, decorated with rainbow notes, stars, hearts, and flowers will appeal to young readers. . . . Will inspire anyone who dreams of a career in the performing arts.”—School Library Journal, starred review

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Book SynopsisA Bank Street College of Education 2018 Best Children's Book of the YearIn another hilarious book from the I Don’t Want to be a Frog series, young Frog learns an unexpected lesson about how NOT to be bored.Frog is bored. He can’t find ANYTHING to do—even when his animal friends make good suggestions, like sleeping all day, licking between his toes, or hopping around and then staring off into space. Will he find a fun and exciting way to spend his day? This story is sure to bring a smile to every kid who’s ever said, “There’s nothing to do!”And look for the other books starring Frog: I Don't Want to Be a Frog, I Don't Want to Be Big and I Don't Want to Go to Sleep.★ Snappy, spot-on dialogue pairs ideally with the outsize drama of Boldt’s artwork; reading this book belongs on families’ to-do lists. —Publishers Weekly, starred reviewIn a structured, overstimulated world, downtime needs to be appreciated, and this small amphibian shows the way. —Kirkus

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Book SynopsisAn accessible picture book that oh-so-simply and graphically introduces the term refugee to curious young children to help them better understand the world in which they live.Who are refugees? Why are they called that word? Why do they need to leave their country? Why are they sometimes not welcome in their new country? In this relevant picture book for the youngest children, author-illustrator Elise Gravel explores what it means to be a refugee in bold, graphic illustrations and spare text. This is the perfect tool to introduce an important and timely topic to children.

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Book SynopsisThe New York Times best-selling illustrator of Vice President Kamala Harris's Super Heroes Are Everywhere creates a joyful, positive, read-together book celebrating Black and Brown girls with natural hair. Kids everywhere will be chanting its celebratory chorus: I love being me!Full 'fro, cute bow! I love being me! Smart girl, cool curls! I love being me! Girls will love seeing strong, happy reflections of themselves in this vibrant, rhythmic book full of beautiful Black hairstyles. From a cute crop to pom-pom puffs, adorable illustrations of girls with gorgeous braids, blowouts, and bantus grace each page, side by side with a positive message that will make girls cheer. It's a great read-aloud to promote self-esteem for girls of all ages, building and growing the foundation of self-love (and hair love!) and letting every girl know You are made beautiful!Look for all the books in the Happy Hair series:&

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Book SynopsisThe favorite children's song The Wheels on the Bus gets a Christmas twist!Let's ride the bus on Christmas Eve! Who will we find inside? Grab a ticket and hop aboard the most Christmas-y bus ride ever! Families will love creating a new Christmas tradition as they sing along to this joyful, boistrous, holiday version of the classic song The Wheels on the Bus. With a gaggle of adorable Christmas passengers, including reindeer, elves, snowmen, Christmas cookies, and of course Santa himself as the bus driver, this bright and festive book is sure to have children eager to read it (and sing it!) again and again. Peek-through windows in the front cover give kids a sneak glimpse of the characters they'll find inside.And don't miss the companion book The Wheels on the Bus at Halloween!

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Book SynopsisSalina Yoon's fun lift-and-learn language board book series teaches children how to say good night and good morning in 7 different languages!Expand your child's world! This book features the faces of children from many nations speaking seven languages: English, Chinese, Spanish, Hindi, Arabic, French, and Tagalog. In an innovative design, readers lift a flap to discover a speech bubble with a familar phrase translated. Includes phonetic pronunciations for each language, as well as characters for Arabic, Hindi, and Mandarin Chinese.Look for the companion book We Say Hello, which teaches children how to say hello and goodbye in the same seven languages.

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Book SynopsisMechal Renee Roe, illustrator of Vice President Kamala Harris's Super Heroes Are Everywhere, creates a joyful, positive, read-together book celebrating boys with natural black hair that will have kids everywhere chanting: I am born to be awesome!When the stars shine, the world is mine! I am born to be awesome! My hair is free, just like me! I am born to be awesome! Boys will love seeing strong, happy reflections of themselves in this vibrant, rhythmic book full of hip Black hairstyles. From a 'fro-hawk to mini-twists and crisp cornrows, adorable illustrations of boys with cool curls, waves, and afros grace each page, accompanied by a positive message that will make kids cheer. It's a great read-aloud to promote positive self-esteem to boys of all ages, building and growing the foundation of self-love (and hair love!) and letting every boy know that You are born to be awesome!And look for the compani

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Book SynopsisA Christmas lift-the-flap board book about what you'll find in Santa's house from the creator of Open the Preschool Door, Open the Barn Door, Open the Garage Door, and Open the Church Door!The warmth and wonder of Santa Claus's home is found under the 10 flaps in this lift-the-flap board book. Children will find out where Santa lives, take a sneak peek inside his workshop, see what he's baking in his kitchen, and much, much more. With a simple story and colorful and inviting illustrations, this is a perfect and engaging holiday read for little ones.

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Book SynopsisTurn the wheels on each page to fill in the words and images in this unicorn-themed board book that's perfect for birthdays and for adding some sparkle to a unicorn lover's day!It's Unicorn's birthday! Everyone is having fun, but Unicorn wishes that it would stop raining so that they can have the party outside. Will Unicorn's wish come true? Kids will laugh out loud as they turn the wheels on each page to fill in silly words and images. At the end of the book they'll find a special, sparkly surprise! Includes five double-sided wheels, including one on the cover!

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Book SynopsisFrom the creators of Red Truck, Yellow Copter, and Blue Boat comes a delightful new story about a helpful tractor getting ready for Harvest Day just in time for fall!It''s Harvest Day at the farm, but before the kids arrive Green Tractor has to help their farmer friend get everything ready. They have to move big boulders using the hayfork and plow the land for the pumpkin races. And when the kids get there, it''s time for Green Tractor to shine by pulling the wagon for the hayride!Kersten Hamilton and Valeria Patrone are back to add a new color and friendly helper vehicle to their beloved book series.

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Book SynopsisThe companion to Chelsea Clinton & Alexandra Boiger''s #1 New York Times bestseller, She Persisted. Perfect for tiny activists, mini feminists and little kids who are ready to take on the world. Now abridged as a board book for our youngest feminists and activists!Women around the world have long dreamed big, even when they''ve been told their dreams didn''t matter. They''ve spoken out, risen up and fought for what''s right, even when they''ve been told to be quiet. Whether in science, the arts, sports or activism, women and girls throughout history have been determined to break barriers and change the status quo. They haven''t let anyone get in their way and have helped us better understand our world and what''s possible. In this companion book to She Persisted: 13 American Women Who Changed the World, Chelsea Clinton introduces readers to a group of thirteen incredible women who have shaped history all across the globe.Now abridged as a boaTrade ReviewPraise for She Persisted Around the World:"Clinton again writes in a measured tone that is at once celebratory and defiant. Boiger's watercolor and ink artwork exudes warmth and subtle power." --Publishers WeeklyPraise for She Persisted:* "[A] lovely, moving work of children's literature [and a] polished introduction to a diverse and accomplished group of women." --Publishers Weekly, starred review"Exemplary . . . This well-curated list will show children that women's voices have made themselves emphatically heard." --Booklist"[She Persisted] will remind little girls that they can achieve their goals if they don't let obstacles get in the way." --Family Circle "We can't wait to grab a copy for some of the awesome kids in our lives . . . and maybe some of the grown-ups, too." --Bustle"A message we all need to hear." --Scary Mommy "This will be a great read for kids (especially young girls)." --Romper"We cannot wait for the launch of Smart Girl Chelsea Clinton's new book to help remind kids everywhere that the fearlessness that characterizes the thirteen women in the book is what has emboldened us to constantly strive for progress and justice." --Amy Poehler's Smart Girls

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Book SynopsisDucks take over one turtle''s pond in this hilarious rhyming tale!When a flock of ducks arrives at an unsuspecting turtle''s pond, the turtle is mistaken for a green duck and can''t seem to convince anyone otherwise. Can the turtle find a way to take back the pond and get some peace and quiet once more? The charming illustrations, simple text, and comic-like panels by J. E. Morris, author-illustrator of the Maud the Koala and Flubby books, make this a unique format with a narrative style perfect for storytime and progressing readers. Exciting, easy-to-read books are the stepping stone a young reader needs to bridge the gap between being a beginner and being fluent.

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Book SynopsisThe latest addition to the Who HQ board book series: a biography of Celia Cruz, created specifically for the preschool audience!  The #1 New York Times Bestselling Who Was? series expands into the board book space, bringing age-appropriate biographies of influential figures to readers ages 2-4.The chronology and themes of Celia Cruz's meaningful life are presented in a masterfully succinct text, with just a few sentences per page. The fresh, stylized illustrations are sure to captivate young readers and adults alike. With a read-aloud biographical summary in the back, this age-appropriate introduction honors and shares the life and songs of one of the most influential performers of our time.WHO WAS? BOARD BOOKS bring inspiring biographies to the youngest readers in an accessible and memorable way.Trade ReviewFeatured title in Teaching Expertise's Exciting Hispanic Children's Books

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Book SynopsisThe inspiring story of a young Swedish school girl who sparked a worldwide revolution, told in a new Who HQ NOW format for trending topics.

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Book SynopsisThe inspiring story of the youngest woman ever elected to Congress, told in the new Who HQ NOW format for trending topics.

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Book SynopsisA whimsical and playful rhyming picture book about a young boy who imagines himself as a tiger to overcome his fears—only to realize that he can trust in God.Meet Tim Bone. He has a big imagination, and when it roams wild, he’s afraid of a lot of things. He''s scared of the moon and the wailing typhoon, and he won''t wear his sneakers because he fears hidden creatures. Tim''s nervous at home, at school, and at play! Fed up with being frightened, Tim comes up with a bold solution: He’s going to become a tiger so he can be fiercer than his fears! There’s just one problem: If he’s a tiger, he can’t be Tim. Could there be a better solution? What if Tim puts his trust in God—who made both boys and tigers—instead?If I Were a Tiger invites kids of all ages to live in the comforting truth that no one has to carry their fears alone, and offers the reminder that God is only a prayer away. 

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Book Synopsis 10 little excavators wake up with the sun. Up go their booms-Stretch! Now it's time for fun. With each page-turn of this sturdy, action-packed board book, young readers can count all the hard-working diggers from ten down to one. Along the way, they'll learn all the things these mighty construction vehicles do-digging, clearing, smoothing, and smashing. With noisy words to read aloud on every page, this is a perfect board book for all little vehicle and construction fans.

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Book SynopsisIntroducing a Spanish/English bilingual board book edition of Leo Lionni's beloved classic about two mice friends looking for something fun to do.Help two mouse friends decide what to do today in this playful board book from four-time Caldecott Honorwinner Leo Lionni for the very youngest readers of both English and Spanish! ¡Ayuda a dos ratones amigos a decidir qué hacer hoy en este juguetón libro cartoné de Leo Lionni, cuatro veces ganador del Premio deHonor Caldecott, para los lectores más pequeños de inglés y español!

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Book SynopsisUn libro de cuentos ilustrado que celebra la vida y el legado de Selena Quintanilla, la querida Reina de la Música Tejana.Desde su etapa mas temprana, la joven Selena sabía como conectarse con la gente y unirlos con la música. Canta conmigo sigue su ascenso al estrellato, desde su puesto al frente de la banda familiar, cantando en rodeos y fiestas de quinceañera, hasta su presentación frente a miles en el Astrodomo de Houston. Los lectores jóvenes se sentirán empoderados por la dedicación de Selena--aprendiendo el idioma español aún siendo adolescente, diseñando su propio vestuario, y viajando por toda la nación, compartiendo con el mundo el orgullo por sus raíces mexico-americanas y su amor a la música y a la moda.Trade ReviewNew York Public Library Best Books for Kids*“Corpus Christi native López smartly focuses on the road that got Selena [Quintanilla] to her success and all the work and study that went into overcoming genre, racial, and gender divides in the music industry. She gets the details and tone right, whether it’s in capturing her subject’s passion for performing or simply sprinkling in Spanish words and phrases without overexplaining them. Martinez’s illustrations capture the Quintanilla family’s loving moments and convey extra information with the layering in of postcards, banners, street signs, and lyrics. A Spanish-language edition, translated by Carmen Tafolla, is equally on target, with careful phrasing and a warmth in tone. . . . A worthy, sparkling addition.”—Kirkus Reviews, starred review*“The energetic, bright cartoon illustrations depicting Selena and her family in various venues, decorated with rainbow notes, stars, hearts, and flowers will appeal to young readers. . . . Will inspire anyone who dreams of a career in the performing arts.”—School Library Journal, starred review

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Book SynopsisA spare and laugh-out-loud-funny picture book about seeing only half the full picture . . . and admitting when you're not quite all the way right.A greyhound swears there's a turtle in the tree. A bulldog says it's a squirrel. After all, a turtle in a tree? Who's ever heard of such a thing? But their argument leads to a most surprising discovery . . . that maybe neither one of them is all the way wrong, or all the way right, and friendship is all about listening to someone else's perspective.Trade Review"A funny and insightful look at perspective-taking . . . The soft art—with spare but colorful details and plenty of white space—adds a dreamlike quality." —Kirkus"Using sparse text, chuckle-worthy soundeffects, and several absolutely wonderful and expertly placed wordless spreads, Hudson is clearly a storyteller and artist who understands intuitively how to use silence and image to amplify laughs." —Booklist"The watercolor and colored pencil illustrations give the sparse backgrounds and the dogs interesting textures and gradients . . . . Imbedded in this humorous little tale is a lesson about seeing both sides of a situation before deciding who’s right." —BCCB

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Book SynopsisOpen the witch's door and lift the flaps to find magic potions, a book of spells, a yummy brew, and other fun surprises with this latest entry in the board book series that started with Open the Barn Door!The latest in the bestselling Open the Door series, this interactive lift-the-flap board book invites little ones to step inside the witch's house and explore all that lies within. Toddlers will love lifting the ten flaps to unveil a cat, a new broom, magic potions, a scared frog, and other Halloween surprises! Jannie Ho's illustrations celebrate all that Halloween has to offer while remaining inviting and engaging for young readers year-round.Find out what's behind these other Open the Door books: Open the Barn Door, Open the Garage Door, Open the Preschool Door, and Open the Church Door.

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Book SynopsisCatch Santa on his downtime in this clever, eyecatching board book by a New York Times bestselling illustrator of Dear Girl! Perfect for anyone who loves Christmas!If you met Santa, you would see a whole new side to him! Did you know that Santa loves starting snowball fights and swimming with polar bears? Choose which of his beard styles you like best and go for a walk through the Candy Cane Forest with him and Mrs. Claus! Learn all the ways Santa gets cozy at home after his big night delivering toys to girls and boys. Even Santa likes to cut loose and relax! Little ones excited about Christmas will LOVE this clever board book that gives us a peek behind the curtain of the big man in the red suit.

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Book SynopsisFollow the adventures of Gift and Box as they travel from Grandma''s house to Sofia''s front door!Gift and Box are a package, dropped off with love from Grandma at the local post office. But being a package together on a long postal voyage is not always easy. There are ships to board, oceans to cross and bumpy truck rides! Can Gift and Box arrive in one piece?Come along for the ride on this delightful journey of friendship that showcases the wonder of receiving a gift by mail, and the love both a grandma and child feel as they’re connected by a simple package from far away.

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Book SynopsisLearn from home and explore the world with these fun and easy board books!Babies and toddlers will love spotting all the baby animals in this adorable and informative addition to the hit Hello, World! board book series. Children can learn all about fascinating wildlife families, with easy-to-understand facts and bright pictures of nature's babies.Hello, World! board books introduce first nonfiction concepts to babies and toddlers. Told in clear and easy words with simple facts (A father emperor penguin balances an egg between its feet, keeping it safe and warm until it hatches) and featuring bright, cheerful illustrations, Hello, World! makes learning fun for young children. It's a perfect way to bring science into the busy world of a toddler, where learning never stops. Look for all the books in the Hello, World! series: • Solar System• Weather• Backyard Bugs• Birds• Dinosaurs•

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Book SynopsisRichard Scarry's Naughty Bunny is now back in print as a Little Golden Book!Beloved Richard Scarry has created one of his most endearingly naughty characters ever. Little bunny doesn't deliberately try to be naughty, but more often than not, that's exactly what happens. Whether he is startling his mother with a loud TV, drawing on the wall, or making a fuss at nap time, this little bunny proves that even the naughtiest of children can be the most loveable.LITTLE GOLDEN BOOKS have been loved by children for over 75 years. When they were first published in 1942, high-quality books for children hadn't been available at a price most people could afford. Little Golden Books changed that! Priced at just 25 cents and sold where people shopped every day, they caused an instant sensation and were soon purchased by the hundreds of thousands. Created by such talented writers as Margaret Wise Brown (author of Goodnight Moon) and Richard Scarry, Little Gold

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Book SynopsisInspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger, a chapter book series about women who spoke up and rose up against the odds--including Maya Lin!Maya Lin is known throughout the world as the creator of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, DC. But many people objected to her gender, age, race, and more when she was chosen to design the memorial. Still, she persisted, and her design stands out today as one of the most memorable monuments in the country.In this chapter book biography by bestselling and award-winning author Grace Lin, readers learn about the amazing life of Maya Lin--and how she persisted.  Complete with an introduction from Chelsea Clinton, black-and-white illustrations throughout, and a list of ways that readers can follow in Maya Lin''s footsteps and make a difference! A perfect choice for kids who love learning and teachers who want to br

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