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A book filled with recognizable images of animals in and around the house. For toddlers ages 12 months and up, with a focus on the world surrounding the child.Animals are fun! Some animals are pets, like dogs, cats, and rabbits. But you can also find all kinds of wild animals outside the house, like birds, butterflies, and ants.

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“Sweet, unpretentious, and, of course, more fun together.” – Kirkus Reviews It’s okay to be alone. But it’s much more fun when others join along! Is the bear resting by himself? Who is hiding in the garden? Extend the pages to find out! A playful interactive slide and see book about friendship and more for toddlers ages 18 months and up, with a focus on the child’s emotions. At Clavis, our focus is on what’s best for children. We believe that books play an important role in each new phase in life. Our toddler books are tailored for every stage from 0 to 3 and focus on the five most important themes in their life: daily life, skills, emotions, the world, and language development. The age range and theme of every book in our toddler series can be found on the back cover in the form of a colored train.

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“A great book for a toddler that is interested in planes or about to go on their first flight.” - The Overly Attached Reader. Now in a simplified and fun pocket-sized edition. The pilot flies the airplane, along with his co-pilot. He has to make sure the passengers arrive safely. That’s why he has to keep an eye on things like the altitude and the plane’s speed during the flight. The airport control towers that he passes over tell him how and where he has to take off, fly and land. An instructive, engaging picture book for children about airline pilots. For children ages 4 and up. Now in a simplified and fun pocket-sized edition. What do you want to be when you grow up? Liesbet Slegers’s successful book series helps young children search for the answer to that important question. Do you like food and cooking? You might want to be a chef. If you are afraid of heights, becoming a pilot probably isn’t the right career choice. Or maybe you like school so much that you decide to become a teacher? There are so many wonderful careers to choose from! With clear language and cheerful drawings, this series presents many of the most popular professions. Each book is packed with fun facts, new words, and interesting stories of real professionals. Do you know why an astronaut wears such a funny suit? How about why it is so difficult to be a ballerina or a racecar driver? Or why it’s important to visit the dentist twice a year? Read these books to learn the answers to these questions! So . . . what do you want to be when you grow up?

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This sweet story with funny pictures is the perfect preparation for Halloween. For little ghouls and goblins ages 3 years and up.On the last day of October, we celebrate Halloween. It’s the spookiest holiday. Will real ghosts show up? Of course not! They don’t exist. But dressing up as a ghost, witch, or vampire is a lot of fun. Boooo!

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Calling all dinosaur lovers! Join Kevin as he visits the museum and learns about the T.Rex, the Diplodocus, the Brachiosaurus, the Stegosaurus, the Parasaurolophus and many more! What did they eat? How big were they? What did they look like? So exciting! Kevin loves dinosaurs. Today, he’s going to visit the dinosaur museum with Mommy and Daddy. There’s so much to see! Then, his best friends Katie and Ali come over to play dinosaurs. Soon, Kevin is even dreaming about these creatures!A thick, informative dinosaur book with large pictures and fun games. Cool but not creepy! For children ages 3 years and up.

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A book filled with recognizable images of the face, the body, and everything you can do with it. For toddlers ages 12 months and up, with a focus on the child’s daily life.With my eyes, I can see, with my nose, I can smell, and with my ears, I can hear. I can wave my arms and pick up things with my hands. With my legs, I can run and with my feet, I can stomp on the ground. I can do all of those things and much more with my body!

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An enlightening and informative book about the astronomer and everything she (or he) does. For stargazers ages 5 years and up. Stars and planets! The astronomer knows a lot about them. With telescopes, computers, and a lot of patience, she studies the universe. Sometimes, she even travels to an observatory in the mountains, because up there, she can see space even better through the telescopes!

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An informative non-fiction book for preschoolers about the optometrist and everything he or she does. For little patients ages 4 years and up. In her bestselling Professions series, author and illustrator Liesbet Slegers has explored what teachers do, what pilots do, what chefs do and more! Now let's learn about optometrists and what they do! There are people who can't see very well. Fortunately, the optometrist is there to help. They know everything about eyes and have a lot of instruments to examine them. They can tell you what to do in order to see better. Sometimes, a lovely pair of glasses is the solution!

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Colorful picture book detailing in simple prose the work a baker does. With fun illustrations and easy to follow steps, kids can understand what a job as a baker entails. Do you love fresh bread and sweet treats? Well, do you know who makes them? A baker! Bakers wake up in the middle of the night to start work each day. There is so much to do to get the delicious baked goods ready for when the shop opens in the morning. A delicious informative picture book about the baker. Guided Reading Level K What do you want to be when you grow up? Liesbet Slegers’s successful book series helps young children search for the answer to that important question. Do you like food and cooking? You might want to be a chef. If you are afraid of heights, becoming a pilot probably isn’t the right career choice. Or maybe you like school so much that you decide to become a teacher? There are so many wonderful careers to choose from! With clear language and cheerful drawings, this series presents many of the most popular professions. Each book is packed with fun facts, new words, and interesting stories of real professionals. Do you know why an astronaut wears such a funny suit? How about why it is so difficult to be a ballerina or a racecar driver? Or why it’s important to visit the dentist twice a year? Read these books to learn the answers to these questions! So . . . what do you want to be when you grow up?

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A new sturdy board book with flaps from bestselling author-illustrator Liesbet Slegers! It’s a new day at the farm. The farmer feeds his animals, picks fruit, waters the vegetables, and carries hay in his tractor. There’s a lot to see and do at the farm! An informative book for toddlers with flaps about a day at the farm. For toddlers ages 18 months and up, with a focus on the world around the child. At Clavis, our focus is on what’s best for children. We believe that books play an important role in each new phase in life. Our toddler books are tailored for every stage from 0 to 3 and focus on the five most important themes in their life: daily life, skills, emotions, the world, and language development. The age range and theme of every book in our toddler series can be found on the back cover in the form of a colored train.

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A fun and colorful book about the everyday items in a house. For toddlers ages 12 months and up, with a focus on the child’s daily life.Welcome to my house! There are so many things here. Some of them make noise, like the vacuum cleaner, the clock, and the TV. Other things are very quiet, like the plant, the mirror, and the chairs. What else can you see?

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A comforting, step-by-step guide to a well-trod topic." - Kirkus Reviews I take a bath. I wash myself with my washcloth, and Mom washes my hair. I play some more, and then I wrap my soft, warm towel around me! Next, I put on my pajamas. I drink my bottle of milk and read my book. I go to sleep with my sweet teddy bear! A cheerful book full of recognizable illustrations of bathtime and bedtime rituals. For toddlers ages 12 months and up, with a focus on the child’s daily life.

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A delightful book of the many vehicles you might find on the road. For toddlers ages 12 months and up, with a focus on the world surrounding the child. This is my car. I also ride the bus. There are many other vehicles: like the truck, garbage truck, and tank truck. The ambulance, police van, and fire truck are especially helpful! There are also work vehicles such as the tractor, bulldozer, excavator, and crane truck.

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An enlightening informative book tailor-made for toddlers about the forester and everything she (or he) does. For nature lovers ages 4 and up. Today, we head out with the forester. Do any trees have to be cut down or planted? Are there any animals in the forest that weren’t there before? Is the forest clean or did someone dump trash? Is there a walk in the dark on the program? The forester keeps an eye on all of that and protects nature.

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A cheerful see-and-guess-book with flaps full of unexpected similarities. For little animal lovers ages 18 months and up, with a focus on the world surrounding the child. How are a chicken and a star alike? What does a bee have in common with the sun? Does an octopus look like a kangaroo? Does a pig’s ear remind you of a flamingo? Lift the flaps in this book and be surprised!

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A new entry in Liesbet Sleger's bestselling professions series! Now in a simplified and fun pocket-sized edition. The doctor knows a lot about the body. Wearing her doctor’s coat and using her doctor’s tools, she examines her patients. Fevers, all kinds of pain, wounds and fractures – the doctor knows them all. Isn’t it nice that we have doctors to heal us and to help us stay healthy? An instructive book for children about doctors and what they do. For ages 4 and up. Guided Reading Level K What do you want to be when you grow up? Liesbet Slegers’s successful book series helps young children search for the answer to that important question. Do you like food and cooking? You might want to be a chef. If you are afraid of heights, becoming a pilot probably isn’t the right career choice. Or maybe you like school so much that you decide to become a teacher? There are so many wonderful careers to choose from! With clear language and cheerful drawings, this series presents many of the most popular professions. Each book is packed with fun facts, new words, and interesting stories of real professionals. Do you know why an astronaut wears such a funny suit? How about why it is so difficult to be a ballerina or a racecar driver? Or why it’s important to visit the dentist twice a year? Read these books to learn the answers to these questions! So . . . what do you want to be when you grow up?

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Age range 3 to 6I wake up and get dressed. Today is no ordinary day. It's a special day. We're having a party! I am going to decorate; we'll have visitors and a cake…. It's my birthday! And when it's your birthday, everything is different. An interactive book with half pages that hide and reveal what happens on a very special day.

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A book filled with recognizable images of clothing and other items children have. For toddlers ages 12 months and up, with a focus on the child’s daily life.Time to get dressed! First my underwear and my undershirt, then my sweater and my pants, and then my socks and my shoes. Besides comfy clothes, I have lots of other things: my cuddly toys, blocks, books, and much more!

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Do you like trucks? They are oh so big and colorful! But they also serve an important function. Jump on board and learn all there is to know about trucks, truck drivers, their tools, and what they do! Many things we have at home were transported in a truck. Each truck is a well-equipped machine and a little house too because the truck driver spends days (and sometimes nights) getting everything to the right place at the right time.An enlightening and informative book about truck drivers and what they do. For aspiring drivers ages 4 years and up. Part of the Profession series, colorful non-fiction for kids to learn about different careers.

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An enlightening and informative book about beekeepers and what they do. For children ages 5 years and up.The beekeeper knows a lot about bees, from constructing hives to taking care of the insects to collecting honey. When there’s a lot of sunshine and many flowers, it becomes all buzzy business . . . And did you know that without bees, we wouldn’t be able to enjoy delicious fruits and vegetables?

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A book filled with recognizable images of a brisk fall day and a winter’s day in the snow. For toddlers ages 12 months and up, with a focus on the world surrounding the child.Hurrah! It’s fall! The air is cool, rain is drip-dropping, leaves are falling—and I’m ready to go outside. After fall, it’s winter! I’m all bundled up in lots of warm clothes so I can go outside to play in the snow.

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In her bestselling professions series, author and illustrator Liesbet Slegers, has explored what teachers do, what pilots do, what chefs do and many more occupations. Now let’s learn about Veterinarians and what they do! “A comprehensive review of what a vet does with some examples. It's complex yet easy to understand for young readers whose animal needs to visit the vet. I'm waiting for the Librarians one to be made.” - Midland Park Library Every day a vet helps animals. She examines them to see if they are healthy and helps them if they are sick or hurt. Maybe you would like to be a veterinarian some day? A colorful and informative picture book for animal lovers. It’s done in a fun and enjoyable little package, filled with vibrant and colorful illustrations. An educative experience that gets a child's imagination going. For children ages 4 years and up about veterinarians and what they do. Guided Reading Level L

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From bestselling author-illustrator Liesbet Slegers, a cheerful book with interactive flaps about the love between a father and a child. What do you love to do with your daddy? There are so many things you can do together! Will you come and take a look? A cheerful book with flaps that make animals appear in a surprising way. For toddlers ages 18 months and up, with a focus on the child’s emotions. At Clavis, our focus is on what’s best for children. We believe that books play an important role in each new phase in life. Our toddler books are tailored for every stage from 0 to 3 and focus on the five most important themes in their life: daily life, skills, emotions, the world, and language development. The age range and theme of every book in our toddler series can be found on the back cover in the form of a colored train.

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A lot of animal faces look alike. The face of a little mouse looks a lot like the face of a hedgehog. And doesn't the head of the rooster look like the head of a chicken? And what about the rabbit's and the sheep's little face? Take a close look, then you'll see for yourself! A fun little book with half pages, that will make animals appear in a surprising way.

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"The underlying concepts, meant to help readers gently transition into their student roles, are straightforward, soothing, and helpful." - Publishers Weekly We go to school to learn all kinds of things. Our teacher does arts and crafts with us or reads us books. Teachers also teach bigger kids to read and write. And they do so much more … A reassuring, informative book for children about teachers and schools. For ages 4 and up. What do you want to be when you grow up? Liesbet Slegers’s successful book series helps young children search for the answer to that important question. Do you like food and cooking? You might want to be a chef. If you are afraid of heights, becoming a pilot probably isn’t the right career choice. Or maybe you like school so much that you decide to become a teacher? There are so many wonderful careers to choose from! With clear language and cheerful drawings, this series presents many of the most popular professions. Each book is packed with fun facts, new words, and interesting stories of real professionals. Do you know why an astronaut wears such a funny suit? How about why it is so difficult to be a ballerina or a racecar driver? Or why it’s important to visit the dentist twice a year? Read these books to learn the answers to these questions! So . . . what do you want to be when you grow up?

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Trucks and cars are very important in Kevin's world. He likes them all: the strong workers, like the tractor and the garbage truck; the quick helpers, like the fire engine and the police car; and the regular road vehicles, like the car and the motorcycle. Vroom! There are lots of wheels in this big book of cars. There are also rhymes and questions to make the book really attractive to toddlers. Many young children are fascinated by vehicles, and Kevin is one of them. A lively and informative book for car lovers aged 2 1/2 and up.

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Hurray! Spring & Summer are here! Time to play and learn! It’s spring! The sun is shining gently, the leaves are growing, a bird is singing, and I’m picking beautiful flowers. After spring, it’s summer! The sun is nice and warm and we’re spending a day at the beach. I play in the sand, collect small shells, and splash in the water.This joyful and uplifting book full will help toddlers ages 12 months and up learn vocabulary items and the world around them. With bright, contrasting colors and short text, this age-appropriate book will bring warmth and smiles to the little ones!

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An enlightening and informative book about construction workers and what they do. For children ages 5 years and up.A construction worker builds houses. First the ground is made even, and then a layer of concrete is poured over it. Now the construction worker can get started. He builds the walls and makes sure they’re straight. When that’s done, he adds a roof, doors, and windows. But there’s still a lot more to be done inside . . .

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An enlightening informative book tailor-made for toddlers about the forester and everything she (or he) does. For nature lovers ages 4 and up.Today, we head out with the forester. Do any trees have to be cut down or planted? Are there any animals in the forest that weren’t there before? Is the forest clean or did someone dump trash? Is there a walk in the dark on the program? The forester keeps an eye on all of that and protects nature.

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A new entry in Liesbet Sleger's bestselling professions series! The doctor knows a lot about the body. Wearing her doctor’s coat and using her doctor’s tools, she examines her patients. Fevers, all kinds of pain, wounds and fractures – the doctor knows them all. Isn’t it nice that we have doctors to heal us and to help us stay healthy? An instructive book for children about doctors and what they do. For ages 4 and up. Guided Reading Level K

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An enlightening and informative book about ship captains and what they do. For sailors ages 4 years and up.A lot of the things we have at home were once transported by ship. It’s the job of the ship captain to load, transport, and deliver all those things. The ship sails overseas or rivers and canals to get cargo to the right place at the right time. The captain and the crew work and live on the ship to make this happen.

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"Young students will find this book delightfully informative, very interesting, and most inspiring... This is a great STEM book to be included on the elementary level. Illustrations portray childhood expressions beautifully." - ITEEA An archaeologist searches for things that people used a long, long time ago. By studying these objects we learn about the past and how people lived in ancient times. Maybe you would like to be an archaeologist? An informative book for adventure lovers ages 3 and up about archaeologists and what they do. Guided Reading Level K What do you want to be when you grow up? Liesbet Slegers’s successful book series helps young children search for the answer to that important question. Do you like food and cooking? You might want to be a chef. If you are afraid of heights, becoming a pilot probably isn’t the right career choice. Or maybe you like school so much that you decide to become a teacher? There are so many wonderful careers to choose from! With clear language and cheerful drawings, this series presents many of the most popular professions. Each book is packed with fun facts, new words, and interesting stories of real professionals. Do you know why an astronaut wears such a funny suit? How about why it is so difficult to be a ballerina or a racecar driver? Or why it’s important to visit the dentist twice a year? Read these books to learn the answers to these questions! So . . . what do you want to be when you grow up?

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A clear informative picture book for pre-schoolers, about the nurse and how to treat sick or old people. Nurses often work in hospitals. They look after sick people or patients. They take their temperature and blood pressure. Or they bring their medicine and check if they are fine. Nurses also talk to doctors to know how to treat each patient. But nurses can do other things too: assist at surgery, take care of the elderly in old people’s homes or visit patients at their homes.

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“Toddlers will enjoy learning about helpful heroes. Very engaging.” - Whitman Public Library Fires are really dangerous. Luckily there are firefighters! They jump into their special suits and within minutes they are at the fire. But they also help people in other ways…. An instructive picture book for children about the brave men who fight fires. For ages 4 and up. What do you want to be when you grow up? Liesbet Slegers’s successful book series helps young children search for the answer to that important question. Do you like food and cooking? You might want to be a chef. If you are afraid of heights, becoming a pilot probably isn’t the right career choice. Or maybe you like school so much that you decide to become a teacher? There are so many wonderful careers to choose from! With clear language and cheerful drawings, this series presents many of the most popular professions. Each book is packed with fun facts, new words, and interesting stories of real professionals. Do you know why an astronaut wears such a funny suit? How about why it is so difficult to be a ballerina or a racecar driver? Or why it’s important to visit the dentist twice a year? Read these books to learn the answers to these questions! So . . . what do you want to be when you grow up?

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A unique book with slide-out pages from bestselling author-illustrator Liesbet Slegers! Who is taking a nap underwater? And which animal sleeps upside down? Slide the page and find a fun surprise! A delightful, interactive children's book with peek-a-boo pages and hidden pictures. The unique slide-and-see system is crammed with surprises. For toddlers ages 18 months and up, with a focus on the child’s world.

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“This delightful little book will surely be a hit with younger kids. With simple terms and language the author describes what it takes to be a successful Formula 1 race car driver, a race that is very well-known all around the world.” - Storywraps A race car driver taking part in a Formula One race is among the best race car drivers in the world. He can only win a race if his car and his equipment are top-notch. More importantly, he should be extremely fit and he should know the race course inside and out. Yep, driving at top speed is challenging work! An exciting and informative book about race car drivers for children ages 4 years and up. Guided Reading Level K

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From bestselling author-illustrator Liesbet Slegers, a cheerful book with interactive flaps about the love between a mother and a child. What do you love to do with your mommy? There are so many things you can do together! Will you come and take a look? A cheerful book with flaps that make animals appear in a surprising way. For toddlers ages 18 months and up, with a focus on the child’s emotions. At Clavis, our focus is on what’s best for children. We believe that books play an important role in each new phase in life. Our toddler books are tailored for every stage from 0 to 3 and focus on the five most important themes in their life: daily life, skills, emotions, the world, and language development. The age range and theme of every book in our toddler series can be found on the back cover in the form of a colored train.

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“This cute book would be great to read to your child who is going to the dentist for the first time.” - Carla Johnson-Hicks, Educator It’s nice to have strong, healthy teeth. That’s why you need to take care of them every single day. Of course you can brush your teeth by yourself, but now and then you have to show your shiny teeth to the dentist. The dentist knows all about teeth and explains all the do’s and dont’s of dental hygiene. A playful and informative book for children about oral hygiene. For ages 4 and up. What do you want to be when you grow up? Liesbet Slegers’s successful book series helps young children search for the answer to that important question. Do you like food and cooking? You might want to be a chef. If you are afraid of heights, becoming a pilot probably isn’t the right career choice. Or maybe you like school so much that you decide to become a teacher? There are so many wonderful careers to choose from! With clear language and cheerful drawings, this series presents many of the most popular professions. Each book is packed with fun facts, new words, and interesting stories of real professionals. Do you know why an astronaut wears such a funny suit? How about why it is so difficult to be a ballerina or a racecar driver? Or why it’s important to visit the dentist twice a year? Read these books to learn the answers to these questions! So . . . what do you want to be when you grow up?

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A lift-the-flap concept book about the rooms and activities in a child’s home. For toddlers ages 18 months and up, with a focus on the child’s daily life.There’s so much I can do at home! I can eat, play, and wash myself. And when I’m tired, I can snuggle in my bed and go to sleep!

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A cheerful book showing familiar examples of eating a meal and playing with toys. For toddlers ages 12 months and up, with a focus on the child’s daily life. This is my chair. I put on my bib and grab a spoon. I’m ready to eat! Then it’s time to play. I push my car, kick my ball, stack blocks on top of each other, make music, and look in my book. Playing is fun!

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