Early years: the body and the senses

Book SynopsisYour baby can explore the joys of Spring with Roger Priddy''s sturdy sensory book, See, Touch, Feel: Spring. It''s specially designed to stimulate babies with colorful pictures, activities, textures to feel and finger trails to follow. These fun, simple, Spring-themed activities encourage babies to interact with the book through sight, sound and touch.As your baby grows, See, Touch, Feel: Spring will help them to develop early language recognition and motor skills. With lots of bright pictures and engaging novelties to enjoy together, this is the perfect sensory experience to share with your little one.

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Book SynopsisAs tender as a cozy hug, this interactive shaped board book celebrates the joy of welcoming a new baby to the world—and the way all new parents wrap up their little ones with love.Is there anything sweeter than a newborn swaddled in a beautiful blanket?Swaddling a baby is a labor of love for every new parent.Trade Review“While the words are gentle and fun to read, the book’s real strength lies in its illustrations. The bright palette and inked details create a vibrant cast of characters tending to the babies, while the soothing sweep of the backgrounds beautifully complements the sweet, affectionate tone of the verse. . . . Tender and joyful.” — Kirkus Reviews

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Book SynopsisA joyous picture book celebration of every body from A to Z!Letter by letter, B Is for Bellies is a joyous picture book celebration of every body from A to Z!Trade Review“I’m honored to dress women of all sizes and genders for the runway and the red carpet. I am so excited for Rennie’s forthcoming picture book that reminds children—and all of us—how important it is to accept and respect ALL bodies.” — Designer Christian Siriano "The most important thing we can do for a child’s self-esteem is to teach them that their bodies (just like their skin color, ability, or gender) are perfect just the way they are. But this specific lesson is often left out of early childhood books and conversations. With parents reaching for books like B is for Bellies, we can hope that more children will grow up never having to undo the negative thoughts they have about their bodies and instead will grow up celebrating themselves as worthy, capable, and uniquely wonderful." — Whitney Way Thore, author, star of TLC’s My Big Fat Fabulous Life, and founder of the No Body Shame movement “I know this is a book meant for children, but it really resonated with me, a 44-year-old woman! Maybe it’s quarantine, maybe it’s working in Hollywood where how you look is a big part of your job, or maybe it’s just a lifetime of subconsciously comparing ourselves to others ... whatever it is, I had tears in my eyes reading this. This book needs to be on every child’s bookshelf. It breaks my heart to see what happens to our tweens and to think of them as the little girls who were once so carefree and unaware of their looks. I wish we could bottle up that confidence and carry it with us as we age. This book is the reminder that we all need.” — Andrea Barber, author, Fuller House star, and mental health activist “ . . . this is above all an early introduction to body inclusivity. Simple and powerful.” — Kirkus Reviews A must-purchase in the ever-expanding genre of picture books that normalize the multitude of ways a body can be healthy and beautiful. — School Library Journal (starred review)

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Book SynopsisBold illustrations enhance this board book with simple Seussian rhymes for toddlers and preschoolers about the many things the eye can see in the world around them.

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Book SynopsisThey're kissed and dressed and rocked and fed - and completely adored by the families who love them. With an irresistible rhyming text and delightfully endearing illustrations, here is an exuberant celebration of playing, sleeping, crawling, and of course, very noisy babies doing all the wonderful things babies do best.Trade Review[star] "Warm, funny, generous, this is a book that belongs in every library, and every lap."--The Horn Book (starred review) [star] "The text and pictures make beautiful music together, and like babies themselves, this composition is irresistible."--Kirkus Reviews (starred review) [star] "Should be in every preschool collection."--School Library Journal (starred review) "A joyful ode to the everyday miracle of babies."--The New York Times Book Review —

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Book SynopsisThis gorgeous little board book from The Very Hungry Caterpillar is the perfect way to say Merry Christmas!Follow the trail for a snowy adventure with The Very Hungry Caterpillar! With flaps to lift, die-cut paths to explore, delightful rhyming text, and Eric Carle's beloved illustrations, this festive board book is the perfect holiday present. Polar bears, penguins, Santa Claus, and his reindeer are all excited to meet The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Join along in all the fun this winter season!

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Book SynopsisSpring, Summer, Winter, and Fall! Join Llama and all his friends as they discover all the seasons in this push-and-pull board book! Push and pull the interactive slides to discover new pieces of the story!Llama Llama's in a brand-new format in this push-and-ull book. Help Llama experience all the different seasons by pushing and pulling the slides on every page! Perfect for the youngest of readers curious about Llama Llama's world!

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Book SynopsisFrom the Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter, political activist, and feminist icon comes a picture book with purpose, with heart, and with words that sing.Singer-songwriter, activist, feminist, and best-selling author Ani Di Franco has written something for her youngest audience: a picture book that invites young readers to ponder the distinction between outer forms of identity and the inner light of consciousness that is even more central to our being. In her signature folk style, Di Franco weaves a story that incorporates themes of individual power and collective responsibility. First-time illustrator Julia Mathew paints universal scenes of childhood in her family’s native India, glowing with honesty and love. Designed to be read aloud or sung, and pored over, this picture book is rich with meaningful text, poignant illustrations, and a unique message that will resonate with all.Trade Review“The interconnectedness of humanity shines throughout this affirming picture book from singer/songwriter DiFranco....A sweet, lyrical book perfect for bedtime sharing.” –Kirkus"A book that is well worth revisiting, with a comforting tone to the whole project that speaks to love and connection, with others and with your own personhood in the world." –The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books. “Di Franco’s debut picture book offers up a rhyming reverie on selfhood and collective consciousness....presented with an genuine openheartedness that should both intrigue and reassure.” –Publishers Weekly

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Book SynopsisThis Touch & Learn board book offers toddlers a multisensory introduction to space with fun concepts such as gravity and planetary orbits! Little ones can touch and trace the felt finger trails while learning about our solar system!Children are invited to become space explorers as they touch and trace colorful felt finger trails to follow a comet across the sky, walk on the moon, orbit the sun, and more! Colorful sheets of felt, embedded between the die-cut board pages, provide trails that kids can touch and feel. The felt sheets also create a cascading effect that is visually appealing and makes turning the pages easy for little hands. In addition to the tactile experience, this book provides items to seek and find on every page! Touch & Learn books encourage children to be curious and to explore the world around them. Look for the other titles in the series: Touch & Learn: Farm, Touch & Learn: Things That Go, and Touch & Learn

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Book SynopsisAuthor and dad-fluencer Joshua David Stein offers up an array of parent-and-child hugs, from the classic to the humorously questionable, each one cleverly titled and informatively illustrated. For affectionate families everywhere comes this engaging reference volume featuring 25 kinds of hugs. From the more traditional to the all-out risky, this collection runs a creatively wide gamut of ways to embrace...and by doing so, brings comfort to the forefront of conversation. Every hug was field-tested by the author and his sons, and titled for practicality and kicks. The Quentin Blake-esque drawings are rendered with graceful accuracy and joy by artist Elizabeth Lilly. The pure physicality of being a child – or being a parent – is documented with wit and style for both to enjoy.  Trade ReviewBEST BOOK OF 2022 - Children's Book Committee of Bank Street College"Perhaps even more important in a world reeling from a pandemic, this is a not-to-miss addition for all collections." -- School Library Journal (STARRED REVIEW)"This sweet taxonomy of affection and acrobatics is co-authored by a father and son and will likely get the kids in your life drawing close for snuggles of their own." -- NPR (Books We Love List, 2022)"Make room on the shelf for this book that captures the creativity and universality of love." -- Kirkus"The father and son authors of this picture book survey hug types gentle, rambunctious, and in-between, humorously detailing variations of the embrace for an array of situations." -- Publishers Weekly

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Book SynopsisThe first in an adorable, STEM nonfiction picture book series that encourages very young readers to learn—through gentle interactivity and play—about the animals who share their worldSwish, swoosh, fly! You might have heard the words “busy as a bee, but what do bees actually do each day? Did you know bees clean their rooms, help feed baby bees, and build the hive they live in? From birth to first flight and beyond, discover all that goes into being a bee in this charming picture book, the first in the Meet Your World series.This playful and informative series invites you to take a closer look at the amazing animals that live right alongside you in rural, suburban, and urban landscapes across North America. In each book, words and art inspire you to act out animal actions that are not so different from your own habits. And robust backmatter offers even more facts and fun. From the animals’ families and foods to their environments andTrade Review"Of great value . . . Useful . . . Wonderful . . . The hardworking life of a honey bee is shown through lively text and colorful illustrations which offer significant information." —SLJ

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Book SynopsisThe second in an adorable, STEM nonfiction picture book series that encourages very young readers to learn—through gentle interactivity and play—about the animals who share their worldCrawl, cling climb! You may have seen a raccoon scurry up a tree or across the road just before dark. Did you know that raccoons stay up at night playing, hunting, and eating when you go to sleep? From birth to first stripes and beyond, discover all that goes into being a raccoon in this charming picture book, the second in the Meet Your World series.This playful and informative series invites you to take a closer look at the amazing animals that live right alongside you in rural, suburban, and urban landscapes across North America. In each book, words and art inspire you to act out animal actions that are not so different from your own habits. And robust backmatter offers even more facts and fun. From the animals’ families and foods to their environmenTrade Review"A truly wonderful book that not only pulls readers in with a cute tale about animals but also incorporates activities that mimic the lives of raccoons—all while being educational! . . . This is truly a perfect blend of education and fun with the addition of adorable illustrations." —SLJ"Exceptionally adorable . . . Part of a series that spotlights familiar North American animals, the book deftly connects natural human children’s activities to raccoon behaviors without engaging in anthropomorphism. . . . Spare text on each page is accessible for emerging readers, and the full-color art’s soothing palette makes this ideal for a bedtime story. . . . Naturalistic and charming." —Kirkus

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Book SynopsisNow available in board book: The adorable, STEM nonfiction picture book series that encourages very young readers to learn - through gentle interactivity and play - about the animals who share their world.

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Book SynopsisNow available in board book: The adorable, STEM nonfiction picture book series that encourages very young readers to learn - through gentle interactivity and play - about the animals who share their world.

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Book SynopsisA perfect good morning for early risers who might enjoy a gentle picture book to cuddle around—or a sweet bedtime "shhhh.""A girl notes that the rest of the household is still asleep, from her stuffed animals and family pets to a baby sister in a crib and her parents.

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Book SynopsisA little crocodile explores a day at preschool in this colorful, noisy book filled with sounds and new experiences -- some wonderful, some not -- that are sure to delight toddlers.What sounds does the Little Crocodile hear on the first day of preschool?The alarm clock goes ring, ringThe car goes vroom vroomThe elephant says peekabooThe drum goes rat-a-tatThe food goes nom nom nomAnd the crocodile says... WAHHHH!In this charming book of sounds, a little crocodile experiences the highs and lows of preschool, ultimately enjoying their day . . . after a small meltdown, of course! Little ones will delight in the adorable illustrations and fun read-aloud, and parents will delight in the sly humor and familiar emotional rollercoaster of a toddler's day.

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Book SynopsisAn interactive touch and feel book for babies that inspires hands-on learning, with the help of the few bamboo chewing pandasBaby Touch and Feel: Panda is an interactive and fun way to help your child about shapes, textures, and one of nature’s most happy and delightful animals - the Panda. Bold, bright, and sometimes black and white, pictures and colorful illustrations will be more than enough to keep your baby’s attention. This adorable picture book is a perfect first book for preschoolers and makes for an ideal baby gift.Not too big and not too small, this sturdy, padded sensory book is just the right size for little hands to hold. No need for Mom and Dad to turn the pages! Babies and toddlers can turn the tough board book pages themselves, which helps to develop their fine motor skills while building an early language foundation.This charming board book for babies includes:    • An amazing ran

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Book SynopsisTake your toddler on an ocean adventure with this interactive pop-up book that inspires hands-on learning. Tactile elements and delightful imagery will encourage the development of motor skills and early learning. Bold, brightly colored pictures, lift-the-flap pages and entertaining rhymes, Pop up Peekaboo! Shark provides lots of opportunities for parent-and-child interaction and hours of animal entertainment. This interactive toddler book for 2 year olds helps teach young children object permanence, which is an important step in childhood development. Babies and toddlers can lift big flaps and see five peekaboo surprises pop up from the pages: a humpback whale blowing bubbles, a sea turtle in the colorful coral reef, a clever octopus hiding on the sand, a playful dolphin splashing on the surface, and Sally Shark playing hide and seek with her friends. Curious little ones can join Sally the shark as she swims around her ocean home to find her four bes

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Book SynopsisDiscover the world through senses. Make reading your superpower with DK’s beautiful, leveled nonfiction.Use your reading superpowers to learn all about the five senses - a high-quality, fun, nonfiction reader - carefully leveled to help children progress. Five Senses is a beautifully designed reader all about seeing, hearing, tasting, touching or smelling to discover the world around us.The engaging text has been carefully leveled using Lexiles so that children are set up to succeed. A motivating introduction to using essential nonfiction reading skills. Children will love to find out about the different human senses.

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Book SynopsisAn interactive pop-up book that inspires hands-on learning with the help of diggers, dump trucks and more! Tactile elements and delightful imagery will encourage the development of motor skills and early learning.Bold, brightly colored pictures, lift-the-flap pages and entertaining rhymes, Pop up Peekaboo! Diggers provides lots of opportunities for parent-and-child interaction and hours of construction fun. Journey through construction sites and find all the diggers, bulldozers and dump trucks hard at work!Babies and toddlers will love lifting the big flaps to find peekaboo surprises pop up from the pages: the bulldozer behind a boulder, the dump truck behind a park gate, the digger behind huge piles of soil, and the front loader behind a fence. Vocabulary about construction vehicles are carefully woven throughout, making this board book a fun and easy story about diggers and other vehicles. Inside the pages of this pop-up adventure book, y

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Book SynopsisMeet the little bear who’s always hungry for honey and find 5 pop-up surprises inside!Join Pooh as he searches The Hundred Acre Wood for his friends: Piglet, Eeyore, Tigger, and Roo, and share with your toddler a character that you loved too.The lively, read-aloud rhymes encourage literacy and early learning, while the surprise pop-up scenes will delight curious preschoolers. With the help of parents and caregivers, toddlers will have fun turning the sturdy board book pages, guessing what’s hiding under each flap, and then lifting the flaps to reveal Winnie and his friends, and play peekaboo!Ideal for interactive preschool play, Disney Winnie the Pooh Pop-up Peekaboo! will appeal to both parents and children and is certain to keep little ones entertained time and time again!©Disney

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