Early years: the body and the senses

Book SynopsisRead along with The Very Hungry Caterpillar as he eats some of his favorite foods in this scratch-and-sniff board book!Munch through different foods with The Very Hungry Caterpillar in this scratch-and-sniff board book! Eric Carle's The Very Hungry Caterpillar Scratch-and-Sniff includes a sweet story about the classic character eating through his favorite foods and includes six fun scents to scratch and sniff on every spread for added fun.Interactive and engaging, and with Eric Carle's bright colorful illustrations, this is the perfect addition to every child’s library and a wonderful gift for new babies, baby showers, birthdays, and other new beginnings!

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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 SynopsisInteractive elements makes this board book ideal for little hands!Who is in the forest where it''s bright and sunny? Busy, buzzing bees making tasty honey! Play hide-and-seek with The Very Hungry Caterpillar in this fantastic finger trail lift-the-flap book! With a gentle rhyming narrative and an introduction to woodland friends, this book is perfect for little explorers.

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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 SynopsisBeautifully illustrated by an award-winning artist, this cento poem about experiencing a forest with all of your senses will make the perfect read-aloud for nature lovers and curious explorers of all ages.Into the forest, dark and deep, With miles to go before I sleep . . . Beneath the holy oaks I wander. Here, O my heart, just listen!This vivid and evocative poem reimagines classic lines of poetry from Robert Frost, Mary Oliver, Emily Dickinson, Edgar Allen Poe and others. Readers will journey into a forest, listen carefully to its sounds, and observe the creatures that call it home.With swirling colors, the stunning illustrations create scenes of the forest awakening through the eyes of a child ? a wolf finds its lair, a deer steps with care, even the trees appear to flutter awake!Through each verse, the forest bursts with life and the trees slowly stretch up toward a starry night sky, whispering a gentle goodnight. And when the child awakens, the forest will be there to greet the morning anew.A tribute to writers of the past, this stunning picture book by poet Kirsten Hall and award-winning illustrator Evan Turk celebrates the beauty of our forests, and encourages readers to respect, honor, and be in awe of their natural wonders.

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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 SynopsisThe Very Hungry Caterpillar plays hide-and-seek in this joyful finger trail lift-the-flap book!Who jumps above the waves as they travel far and wide? A joyful, leaping dolphin with a baby by her side!Play hide-and-seek with The Very Hungry Caterpillar in this fantastic finger trail lift-the-flap book! With a gentle rhyming narrative and an introduction to ocean friends, this book is perfect for little explorers.

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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 SynopsisJoin the Very Lonely Firefly and nighttime friends in this touch-and-feel adventure!

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Book SynopsisJoin Mister Seahorse and his ocean friends in this touch-and-feel adventure!Greet a new friend with each turn of the page as you explore the ocean with Mister Seahorse. Interactive text encourages young readers to feel and think about each texture they encounter, and Eric Carle''s colorful art sets each delightful scene. Classic characters come to life in this sensational story--perfect for little hands!

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Book SynopsisCherish your own hungry little caterpillar with this charming board book!This sweet story featuring The Very Hungry Caterpillar?the classic character famous for his fondness of food?celebrates the hungry little caterpillar in your own life! With Eric Carle''s bright, colorful illustrations, this book makes the perfect gift for baby showers, first birthdays, second birthdays, or any holiday!

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Book Synopsis Splish and splash and bring playful scenes to life in full colour just by wetting the pages of this clever dinosaur bath book.   Who's your favourite dinosaur? Meet the colourful dinosaur characters from roaring T-rex to smiling brachiosaurus, soaring pterodactyl to strong stegosaurus.Squeezable and lightweight, each black-and-white creature transforms in a child’s hands, guaranteeing hours of tactile bathtime fun. Bath time becomes a magical experience like no other with these stunning books from Wee Gallery that are durable and safe for children and babies to play with.Wee Gallery are a husband and wife team who create beautiful and innovative books, toys and puzzles specially designed to help babies and children develop through visual learning. Other titles in the Wee Gallery Bath Books series include Colour Me: Who’s in

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Book SynopsisBabies and toddlers will love this interactive touch-and-feel book from the best-selling Ladybird Baby Touch series. Look at the bright pictures of the mummy and daddy animals on the left-hand page, then help your baby to feel the touch-and-feel animal babies on the opposite page. There''s also a mirror surprise on the last page for babies to see themselves!

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Book SynopsisBaby Touch: Happy Birthday is a high-contrast touch-and-feel book from Ladybird''s bestselling Baby Touch series, with extra lift-the-flap fun! Read the jaunty text and look at the bright characters, then lift the big flap on every right-hand page to reveal whose birthday it is and what touch-and-feel present they''ve received. It''s great interactive fun and the perfect gift for any baby celebrating their first birthday, too!

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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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