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Book SynopsisHead Peloton Instructor Robin Arzón follows up New York Times bestseller Strong Mama with Strong Baby, tracking the first milestones of a baby’s life, using Robin’s signature mantras as motivation. There's a new addition to our strong family! Now that Pequeño is born, mom and baby are ready to move together. From tummy time, to sitting up and crawling, to those exciting first steps, baby is growing stronger every day. And mom and dad are right there with her, laughing, dancing, working out, and resting. Because this family is stronger together.   Preaching progress over perfection, Robin Arzón uses her popular Peloton mantras to pair with baby’s first physical milestones, encouraging parents and baby to move together.

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Book SynopsisA fun and adorable Step 1 early reader about a girl's love for her tutu—and the companion book to the top-selling I Love Pink!A girl loves her tutu so much, she wants to wear it everywhere! To school, to soccer, to art class, to swimming lessons. . . . Wait! That's not a good idea. Really, the best place to wear a tutu is ballet class! This simple story is funny and fun to decode, and many parents will see their strong-willed, self-dressed child in our tutu-loving protagonist. 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.Young readers will LOVE the companion books too! I Love Pink!, I Love My Grandma!, and I Love Cake!

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Book SynopsisA bright, fun first concepts book featuring sweet mice characters and simple, yet clever die-cuts, Little Mouse Learns: NUMBERS explains the concept of numbers to young children.

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Book SynopsisA clever and surprising approach to categorization and the art of disguiseTrade ReviewAs featured in Atlanta Parent, The Wall Street Journal, on Book Nerd Mommy, and Celebrate Picture Books"Undercover abounds in thought-provoking juxtapositions that add intrigue to the simple fun of seeking and finding."—The Wall Street Journal"A picture-book invitation to look carefully and observe."—Kirkus"A sleekly designed and cleverly imagined book... Subtle humor combines with impeccable design as Contraire invites readers to consider perception, classification, and form."—Publishers Weekly"Clever... The striking stencil artwork instantly catches the eye."—Teach Early Years"There's huge fun to be had in this graphic odd-one-out book."—HuffingtonPost"Thick luxurious paper and a hardback format give this Phaidon picture book its publisher's signature quality in production. Stencil printed in green and pink, this is a bright game of 'spot the odd one out' for little readers with an eye for style. The sneaky elements are clever and could provoke interesting conversations, too. A book to share."—Book Trust"I can just see kids spending ages poring over these pages, searching for the odd-one-out-and what fun it would be to read this book in a group setting-and see who can spot it first. Beautiful, clever, fun. A scrumptious visual hunt on stylised steroids."—Kids' Book Review"Delightful... Young children will giggle when they spot the item that does not belong..."—Atlanta Parent"Here's a gorgeous picture book that combines fun with flair, and offers children the opportunity to find the odd one out. The limited palette of magenta, lime and brown and the stunning stencil print design will appeal to parents, but kids will laugh uproariously over a turtle hiding amongst hats or an umbrella hoping to pass itself off as an ice-cream."—The Book Chook"The stylishly presented three colour format with a clutch of things continues on each page, prodding the reader to identify the shapes as well as point out the oddity. Not only will they get used to questioning what is on each page but they will identify the similar objects shown and be able to recognise why one is different."—Read Plus"Gorgeous."—Los Angeles Times"I absolutely adore this book."—School Library Journal/Fuse 8 blog"[A] stylish picture-book puzzler."—The Wall Street Journal"A book for 3-6 year olds (although adults and older children will take pleasure in its pages too) this wordless book will strengthen visual and categorisation skills and introduce them to the art of disguise."—KidsStyleFile"A most original and aesthetically pleasing picture book... Children will love the humour lighting up many of the spreads... As well as being hugely entertaining, the book helps children see how objects are categorised and encourages them to ignore colour and focus on the shape of objects to identify the odd one out. The book is large and robust enough to survive well in a nursery or Reception classroom. It will lead to a lot of lively discussion and some children might like to create their own 'odd one out' page to share with others."—The School Librarian

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Book SynopsisA whimsical read-aloud of delicious answers to ridiculous questions about what can — and cannot — be done in the kitchen!Trade Review"With colorful illustrations, the book tackles oddball cooking questions... Ensuring its place on many a holiday gift guide for the precocious young foodie set."—Eater"Inspire a passion for cooking with food writer Joshua David Stein. Take you little one through the series of practical and playful Q&As on food preparation... and have a giggle at Julia Rothman's amusing hand-drawn illustrations."—Little London"Delightful... Large, friendly writing illustrated with homely, jolly drawings... Introduces [children] to the world of food in a simple, fun way, and to get them engaged in food as a wider topic to be explored. One page even gives three different countries' names for dumplings, introducing children to the concept that food is something that unites cultures... A definite bonus is that there is also the opportunity to talk about who gets to do the washing up, too, and it's never too early to start with that!" —Optimum Nutrition"A refreshing addition to the children's cooking category... Playfully worded... Achieves a balance between silly and serious."—Early Years Childcare Magazine"This whimsical read tackles silly kitchen questions and culinary conundrums. Covering everything from ingredients to cooking techniques, What's Cooking? is a unique children's book for the budding foodie in your life... Full of interesting word play by author and food critic Joshua David Stein, and vibrant illustrations from Julia Rothman... A unique piece of literature that will keep little ones interested."—Cooking Light Online"Stein and Rothman's books are humorous, thoughtful, colorful, and – most importantly – make food fun. Bon appétit!" —Let's Talk Picture Books"This tongue-in-cheek book plays around with different concepts and word play surrounding food. It is fun to read and the design is outstanding." —Book Nerd Mommy"[A] delicious book... A really fun way to look at meals and food."—Kiss the Book"Full of interesting facts and philosophical food questions for kids. A truly delightful book."—Book Riot"A great introduction to FOOD!"—Some the Wiser Blog

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Book SynopsisIt's a book of world records... of bones! Guess whose bones are the longest, shortest, heaviest, spikiest, and more. With touchable skeletons!Trade Review"[Gives] both casual browsers and budding naturalists plenty to gnaw on... A rib-tickling gallery."—Kirkus Reviews "Both fascinating and informative. Different, intelligent and entertaining. Definitely worth buying."—Chopsy Baby "A nonfiction standout... This fascination book will get kids jazzed about both bones and the cool animals."—Imagination Soup "A stylish introduction to how specialized and different bones can be."—Publishers Weekly "As you'd expect from Phaidon the illustrations are first class and they really caught my eye. It's record breakers of the animal kingdom from a bone perspective. I really like this approach as it is different from many of the other animal non-fiction books that we have and it brings in new facts and information for my little, fact-seeking sponge to soak up. One thing I liked about it is the question and answer approach... A good-looking hardback book... Would make a lovely gift."—Nine to Three Thirty "The book is both engaging and informative with its superb illustrations and well written record breaking facts. Each page keeps you guessing which animal it could be with clever clues... There are sure to be a few surprises in there too."—Coombe Mill "Captivatingly written as a guessing game, Book of Bones uses page turn reveals and touch-and-feel superimposed skeletons to bring bones to life." —Term Times "Captivatingly written as a brilliant guessing game... Combining children's love of record-breaking date and animal trivia, Book of Bones is perfect for inquisitive minds and natural history lovers!"—Parent Talk "Humorous and educational, stylish yet accurate... Takes a captivating, imaginative approach."—Early Years Childcare Magazine "[A] great, new nonfiction picture book... What a kooky, fun book!"—Imagination Soup "Fun while also being full of serious information too... While packed with information, this is certainly no dry text book. American author Gabrielle Balkan's narrative is engaging and witty... The information ]is] interesting and absorbing... With eye-catching screen print-inspired artwork by Sam Brewster, Book of Bones is perfect for those with inquisitive minds and a love of natural history. It's a clever and humorous way of introducing and exploring the connection between bones, anatomy and the wider natural world."—OutsideInWorld.org "Striking... As the book was published by Phaidon, you know the illustrations will be appealing. Brewster's illustrations strike the perfect balance between simple and detailed."—Book Riot "It's got good bones."—Fatherly "A brilliant exploration that will fascinate young readers in guessing what the animal is from their distinctive skeleton and fun facts. It's all accompanied by striking illustrations of the animal and their environment... A great and accessible introduction to the world of anatomy and the wider natural world for inquisitive minds."—BooksTrust "Curious readers will get a kick out of this fun guessing game that takes 10 members of the animal kingdom and re-introduces them from the inside out."—Meghan Dietsche Goel, Children's Book Buyer and Programming Director, BookPeople, Austin, TX "This entertaining introduction to the connection between animal bones (anatomy) and behavior is playful, relatable, and includes touch-and-feel finishes that bring the bones to life!"—KidAround.biz "[An] oversize skeletal feast... Fun... An interesting approach to animal interiors for classroom teachers."—School Library Journal"This is a splendid book... An excellent introduction to skeletal anatomy." —Montessori International

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Book SynopsisA cozy and whimsical ode to polar oppositesTrade Review"This is the most calming bedtime story to help a little one drift off peacefully or settle back to sleep after a troubling dream. Polar bears dream about bright snowflakes, hot chocolate and... cold pizza?"—Mother & Baby"Learn about pairing and opposites with the wintry new book by author and illustrator Paul Schmid. Its calming, lyrical text and beautiful imagery makes it a cosy bedtime tale that's just perfect for the chilly season."—Baby magazine"With only a handful of words, Paul Schmid's creative "opposites" picture book is silly, fun and surprisingly tender... His illustrations feel expansive, depicting vast landscapes and adorable close-up, little bear "short tails". Little Bear Dreams is a perfect read for "frosty" nights and tucking into "[s]oft, snowy beds."—Shelf Awareness"Schmid's beautiful use of line, shape, and color expresses the loving relationship between baby and adult as the little one peeks from behind Mom, hides underneath her during a game of hide-and-seek, and nuzzles noses in a little bear kiss... A story so rich in cuddles, caring, and comfort... An excellent book for baby shower, birthday, and holiday gifts as well as an endearing addition to home libraries, Little Bear Dreams is a book you will find yourself reaching for again and again. It's a sweet book for preschool classrooms and a must for public libraries."—Celebrate Picture Books"A book for the very littlest readers, but also for the people who read with them... You won't wish you were doing something else. It's a book to read and discover together, then to relive as a shared experience. I think it's a book where you'll both go, "Let's read that one again". I would have. It's confidently simple... I can't read the words without hearing them spoken in a warm, hushed voice. [...] They could comfortably stand alone as poetry, and are broken into easily-grasped images that are ever so nicely backed up by the art. The art is wonderfully well composed. The second to last double-page spread is a print waiting to adorn a dozen thousand nursery walls. There's another that could become the most brilliant bookends. It's clear, clean, simple, endearing. It doesn't put a paw wrong. These are the gentlest, most inquisitive polar bears imaginable. All in all, reading this book is a fuzzy, snuggly experience. I think some of its pairs of readers will end up being Little Bear and Big Bear in each other's eyes and be inspired to look at the world in wonder. All of us will appreciate the calming, arctic oasis of loveliness it represents. Quite highly recommended."—ArmadilloMagazine.co.uk

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Book SynopsisA stunning world-records book of animal flight, by the author-and-illustrator team behind the bestselling Book of Bones!Trade Review2020 Indiana Authors Award Shortlist"This cool, oversized picture book gives readers clues about unique flying creatures then asks readers to guess the bird using the clues and the illustration."—Imagination Soup"16 Of the Best Coffee Table Books of 2019. Perfect for young readers, The Book of Flight offers a glimpse into the wonders of the animal kingdom, complete with full-colour illustrations that catch and keep every toddler's attention. It's sure to be a hit with grown-ups too, especially those with an appetite for trivia and fun facts to share by the office water cooler."—Bookriot"Recommended. Young readers will enjoy the personal engagement with each animal, and they will have fun trying to guess the specific type of winged species with which they're interacting."—School Library Connections"Appealing text that incorporates fascinating facts. The engaging alternation of Brewster's cool blue schematics and vivid, stylized illustrations accented with textural printing complements the clever format."—Publishers Weekly"Want to know who's the best at hovering or parachuting? You've come to the right place... There's a lovely tactile dimension to the book; children are sure to enjoy the appealing raised artwork along with the multitude of facts."—Air & Space"A picture book that's much more than the music... A perfect choice for young readers interested in animals, those in flying things, and also those trivia buffs who like facts about records. It is guaranteed to fly off the shelf!"—Growing with Science (blog)"This cool, oversized picture book gives readers clues about unique flying creatures then asks readers to guess the bird using the clues and the illustration."—Imagination Soup

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Book Synopsis An adorable and informative picture book from the 2017 CBCA shortlisted author/illustrator Jennifer Cossins, author of A-Z of Endangered Animals and 101 Collective Nouns. What do you call a baby penguin?Or a baby owl?Or a baby platypus?Come along on an illustrated journey through the animal kingdom with Tasmanian artist Jennifer Cossins and find out!A CBCA Notable book.Trade ReviewThe Baby Animal Book has Cossins' beautiful style of artwork, and basically does what it says on the front. This is a sweet little book, perfect for little people who love animals, particularly baby ones! * Butterfly Elephant Blog *We love the challenge of Jennifer Cossins's The Baby Animal Book (Lothian, $26.99), in which the Tasmanian artist draws animal families and names the babies. OK, we know what a baby kangaroo is called, but a baby platypus? My favourite is the spot-on name for a little Tasmanian devil. * Weekend Australian *

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Book SynopsisA joyous illustrated tribute to bookshops everywhere, and the special place they hold in children''s hearts and minds, from of one Australia''s most beloved writers.We know a place that''s mysterious-magic,a window to lives you can''t even imagine.We know a secret world-wakening secret,a brain-boggling secret, on Ballarat Street.Every Saturday, when the chores are done, two children set out on a journey to their local bookshop, a magical place where sneaky stories escape as you peep in the door and there''s plentiful magic for each and for all. Monsters, giants, trolls and pirates ahoy! But what happens when some cheeky creatures follow the children home one day?A playful love letter to those wondrous places where secrets and magic live around every corner and between every cover.Written and illustrated by the award-winning Maxine Beneba Clarke as a celebration of the joy of reading, the

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Book SynopsisHugely entertaining. -Mac Barnett for The New York Times Does something exist even if you can’t see it? A humorous bedtime story for budding philosophers.“There''s a rhinoceros in my room!” Ludwig claims. His father doesn''t think so. He looks for the huge pachyderm in every corner, but he just can''t find it. There CANNOT be a rhinoceros in Ludwig''s room. It''s way too small for a rhinoceros. But Ludwig shows his father that something can be there, even if you can''t see it.Young children will love pointing out the rhinoceros in each spread. Older children will enjoy thinking about how the moon is still there even when we can’t see it. Philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein discussed the power and the limitations of language with his professor Bertrand Russell: how even if you don’t see something, it can still be there. These philosophical discussions are the basis for Noemi Schneider''s hilarious and thoughtful stor

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Book Synopsis Explore the colorful world of pop culture with this perfect introduction to all things geek!There are tons of colors—and playful references—to be found inside this geeky board book. With nods to science fiction classics and fantasy basics, this book is complete with bright, full-color illustrations and a helpful reference page at the end.Geeky Baby's Guide to Colors is sure to delight any young fan and be the perfect gift for geeky families and parents of all kinds.

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Book SynopsisIn THE LOOKING BOOK, beloved author P. K. Hallinan uses lively rhyming verse to invite children to delight in the wonders of the world around them. Given a pair of ''lookers'' by their mom, two boys venture outside to see what they can find. To their surprise, they discover ''tree-things and bee-things and roses and weeds . . . small things and tall things and flowers with seeds,'' right in their own backyard. Before long, the boys realize that they don''t need the lookers at all. Whimsical illustrations and sturdy pages will make this book a favorite with young explorers.

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Book SynopsisIn this engaging look at Halloween, MICHELLE MEDLOCK ADAMS helps little ones understand the heart of the holiday. Sincere and humorous questions ponder all of the things that Halloween might be about-haunted houses, trick-or-treating, scary masks, and spooky ghosts-only to conclude that it is about celebrating the fall season with family and friends. With whimsical art and rhyming text, this book will help put youngsters at ease with the sometimes-frightening symbols of the holiday.

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Book Synopsis The relationship between a grandfather and his grandchild is a special one. This board book, written by bestselling author Hannah C. Hall, celebrates that bond. Hall''s lively verse and illustrations by Aleksandra Szmidt depict typical moments between a grandpa and grandchild-from trips to the library to talks on the phone, from time in the garden to sharing a snack. Whether they live nearby or miles apart, grandpas and little ones will love this book all about their special relationship.

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Book SynopsisWhat not to give an ogre for his birthday is the story that finally gives an answer to that age old question what do you get an ogre for his birthday. It follows the story of two children who want to buy a present for the ogre who has just moved in next door, but the task proves a bit harder than they first imagine.

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Book SynopsisLovingly illustrated with thirty original and inspired works by esteemed art director, graphic designer, and illustrator Hugh Syme, Our House brings to life the joyful emotions of Graham Nash's song Our House. The book conjures the warm feelings we all share in our hearts about a loving and caring home.Appropriate for all ages, Our House is at once a beautifully illustrated children's book and a magical visual journey for readers of all ages, especially the millions of people around the world who embraced the song as their own.Our House also contains a newly recorded version by Graham Nash of the classic song Our House, punctuating the book's images and allowing for timeless and fun sing-a-longs with the book.

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Book SynopsisWelcome to the magic of paperfolding-from flat pieces of paper to 3D creatures, find a new creative outlet with no scissors or glue required!Ingeniously designed using interlocking tabs and only two simple types of folds, Paperfold Wild Animals is a new kind of paper craft that's fun and mess-free for kids 7+. Punch out and construct ten amazing models of animals from around the world: a wolf in mid-howl, a bear about to enjoy the fresh salmon it just caught, an ibex with its horns down and ready to charge, and more.Every animal comes with a set of surprising facts too. Did you know that a tortoise can live to be 150 years old and is able to recognize human features? Or that kangaroos are good swimmers? Or that a lion's roar can be heard from 5 miles away?

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Book SynopsisSqueakers, butt puffs, trumpets and “the destroyer”. Celebrate farts in all their hilarious, honking glory! Con-fart-ulations! You’ve found the book that confirms your fine appreciation for the fact that nothings funnier than a little pfffftt from someone’s butt. Cheerfully over-the-top, packed with activities, and grounded in the science of flatulence, What a Blast! Is a trip through the body’s digestive system to explore the whys, hows, and wherefores of farting. You’ll discover the fartiest food in the world, meet infamous farters from history, learn just what to say if you fart in public—“Yeah, you heard me!—and so much more! Have fun with farts! ·Solve the question of who farted? ·Discover your gastrological sign. ·Play free the fart through an intestinal maze. ·Learn how to make elbow farts, hand farts, and armpit farts. ·Throw a farty party. ·And get creative with funny fill-in stories, like a fart to remember

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Book SynopsisWhen the Little Golden Books were launched in 1942 at 25 cents each, they changed publishing history. For the first time, children''s books were high quality, delightfully illustrated, low-priced and available to almost all children, not just a privileged few. Over the years the offerings have grown to include a host of beloved characters drawn from literature, fairy tales, television and popular culture.

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Book SynopsisGood Night Australia explores Sydney Harbour, Great Ocean Road, the Australia Zoo, Mindil Beach, the Great Barrier Reef, Adelaide Oval, Uluru, Kings Park, Salamanca Market, wildlife, and more. Crikey, mates! Little Aussies get a spectacular tour of the wildlife and attractions "Down Under" in this educational and engaging board book. Children will be lulled to sleep as they travel from the beautiful coasts to the famous outback.This book is part of the bestselling Good Night Our World series, which includes hundreds of titles exploring iconic locations and exciting themes.Many of Australia''s most beloved regions are artfully celebrated in these board books designed to soothe children before bedtime while instilling an early appreciation for Australia''s natural and cultural wonders. Each book stars a multicultural group of people visiting the featured area''s attractions as rhythmic language guides children through the passage of both a single day and the four seasons while saluting the iconic aspects of each place.Get ready to travel Down Under in this exciting board book, highlighting the brilliant wonders of Australia.

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