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Say “Hello” to Hank the Heart! Loyal. Strong. Kind of blobby. Learn all about your heart from our lovable friend, Hank: what it’s made of, how it works and stays healthy, and ways it can be different. A perfect book to share and explore for young readers, budding scientists, and kinder-cardiologists. Most importantly, Hank will teach you why each heart is special and a part of what makes you so lovable!

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Fiona the hippo, was born six weeks before her due date on January 24, 2017. She was too small and weak to stand and nurse from her mother, Bibi, so caregivers stepped in. With help from #TeamFiona, the premature hippo grew into a healthy hippo. There is hope for these animals, but people must care enough to save them. Some of the species represented in this book are endangered. Seeing amazing creatures like these at a zoo can inspire and make our planet a better place.

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Snuggle with Mom for this sweet book about a mother as seen through her son's eyes. To him, she is a surgeon when she repairs his favorite stuffed animal, a chemist when in the kitchen, and an architect when they play with toy blocks. But no matter what happens, she is always his mama, and that's the most important thing of all!

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"In winter… I am going to build a snowman! What are you going to build? En invierno… ¡Voy a hacer un muÑeco de nieve! ¿QuÉ vas a hacer tÚ?" In winter, there are so many things to do: build a snowman, drink cocoa, catch snowflakes on your tongue. What are you going to do in winter? With vibrant photographs and text in both English and Spanish, In Winter / En Invierno will soon become a story time favorite!

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Rooted in the City Silence Project's mission of slowing down the world, turning off our digital devices, and turning on our capacity for stillness, wonder, and creativity, this calming board book is sure to help families re-appreciate the gentle quiet and its soothing benefits.

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An old-school word book for the modern baby, Words for Me! is perfect for engaging growing minds. Point and say with baby to learn words from baby’s world—animals, vehicles, food, family, and more! The latest from Sarah Jones's ROYGBaby board book series, Words for Me! is a must-have bookshelf staple for beginning libraries. Cute and colorful illustrations keep baby smiling, learning, and talking too! The perfect book to help with any child's language development as he/she learns to recognize and name the objects in baby's world.

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Baby play, baby play, all day, hooray! Suddenly—aachoo! Sneeze, cough, boo-hoo! Shiver, rashy, fever, squirm, oh no—Sherm the Germ! Baby’s perfect day of play is interrupted by an unwelcome, microbial visitor—Sherm the Germ. Written by a pediatrician and brought to life through playful illustrations, this fun, rhyming book describes the stages of becoming sick and then getting better. A perfect read-aloud for those wishing to get well soon or any budding physician, this board book uses a loveable character to teach readers on the basics of what it means to catch a cold or virus and how the healing process works.

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Tummy full, story read, Yawn, stretch, time for bed. . . . Now one more kiss and one more hug, I drift to sleep, safe and snug. A classic bedtime ritual experienced through a baby's eyes, this book conveys safe sleep practices in a gentle, rhythmic way. A perfect gift for new families, it was created for Charlie's Kids Foundation, whose mission is educating families about SIDS prevention.

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Dedicated to simple yet developmentally stimulating icons and experiences of childhood, this series encourages children to have fun discovering the world through the real world rather than through screen-based media. Blocks and their many forms—big, small, alphabet, colorful, plain—are celebrated in this book. Whether stacking or sorting, pondering or playing with them, fun and invention abound.

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When the Cincinnati Zoo's baby hippo, Fiona, was born six weeks early, she was too small and weak to stand and nurse from her mother. With help from #TeamFiona, this once-tiny hippo is growing stronger every day. As Fiona explores the world around her, she is at times happy, mad, curious, and playful, as all children can be. Young readers will love exploring Fiona's feelings—and their own—while building important language and social-emotional skills.

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Add a little rhythm to your ABCs with this latest addition to the ROYGBaby series.Grab your congas, flutes, and xylophones—it’s an Alphabet Family Band! Bright, colorful illustrations feature members of a family playing a host of different musical instruments in a warm island setting. Harmoniously combining two concepts (letters and music), this lively board book will soon become a family favorite!

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Bouncy text and bright illustrations prompt little ones to wiggle toes, clap hands, and reach up to touch the sky, all the while noticing the movement of their bodies. Written by a mind-body educator and illustrated by an award-winning artist, Baby Loves to Wiggle Wiggle will have babies and toddlers moving in no time!

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Support your toddler's developing literacy with Cats!, uniquely designed to help families establish reading habits from an early age.Play and learn with cats of all colors, shapes, and sizes! Questions within the book provide a built-in tool for grown-ups to use while reading, encouraging little ones to expand on the story. This type of interactive reading, known as "dialogic reading," is key to developing early literacy skills. Start reading and learning today with Cats!

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In spring, seeds grow. I want to grow like a seed! En primavera, las semillas crecen. ¡Quiero crecer como una semilla! In this bilingual board book, a joyful little boy celebrates all of his favorite things about spring, from seeds growing to puddles splashing.

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Daniel wants to be a drummer, but he doesn’t have any drums. Little readers can help him find items around the house to build his drum set. After Daniel finds the musicality in everyday objects he discovers at home, children will have fun creating their very own drum set. A fun reminder that the joy of making music can be found anywhere.

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Winner:29th Annual IBPA Benjamin Franklin Award, Children's Picture Book (4-7 years)“It’s been a long, busy day in the starry Milky Way. Sleepy, setting Sun calls out, ‘Bedtime, everyone...’" Rhyming text and whimsical illustrations provide an enchanting read-aloud and a celebration of the wonders of outer space, including a map and facts at the end. Sleepy Solar System is certain to send the imagination soaring!

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Tummy full, story read. Yawn, stretch, time for bed. Now one more kiss and one more hug, I drift to sleep, safe and snug. A classic bedtime ritual experienced through a baby's eyes, this book conveys safe sleep practices in a gentle, rhythmic way. A perfect gift for new families, it was created for Charlie's Kids Foundation, whose mission is educating families about SIDS prevention.

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Drop from clouds. Drip from sink. Water to play. Water to drink!Water and its life-sustaining magic are joyfully presented in this book for babies and toddlers: from puddles to pools, rivers to tubs, inspiration for the next generation of swimmers, sailors, and biologists. From the award-winning Baby Unplugged series, dedicated to simple yet developmentally stimulating childhood icons and experiences, healthy alternatives to screen-based media. Such experiences are increasingly viewed as essential for healthy development, yet at risk with the encroachment of "educational" screen-based media, linked to epidemic child health and behavior problems.

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"Make with boxes, sticks, and string. Imagination can make anything!" Children learn best through real experiences, real people, and and exploring the real world. Baby Unplugged: Make is the newest title in the Baby Unplugged series, encouraging families to limit screen time and be curious, creative, and eager to learn more about the world around them.

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Play and learn with bugs of all colors, shapes, and sizes. Questions within the book provide a built-in tool for grown-ups to use while reading, encouraging little ones to expand on the story. This type of interactive "dialogic reading" is key to developing early literacy skills. Start reading and learning today with Bugs!

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“There’s a party at Mr. Pumpkin’s tonight. A banquet with friends in the autumn twilight. And at this soiree we’ll see and we’ll find ghoulish delights of every kind.” You are cordially invited to Mr. Pumpkin’s Tea Party—a delightfully quirky twist on a counting book, incorporating gorgeous, deep-hued watercolor illustrations, as well as spooky elements and unique characters at an unexpectedly charming tea party. A perfect read for when there is a crisp chill in the air.

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Cuddle up with Dad for this sweet book about a father as seen through his daughter’s eyes. When Papa braids her hair, he’s a hairdresser; when he hangs her drawings on the wall, he’s an art collector. But no matter what happens, he is always her papa, and that’s the most important thing of all!

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A is for Alligator, B is for Bear, and so on, right? Not in this book. The odd animals are taking over! It's time to meet Aye-Aye, Fossa, Numbat, Xenops and more curious, yet real animals that are ready for their spotlight. Laugh along as they introduce the letters of the alphabet in their own odd way!

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What’s the best way to read to children? Developed by a pediatrician, the research-backed SHARE STEP method helps babies and their grownups get the most out of every reading opportunity, beginning at birth. S is for Snuggle. H is for Hands On. A is for Affection. R is for Respond (In this phase, try to STEP: Stretch, Talk, Explore, Patience). And E is for Enjoy! Simple text and high-contrast illustrations, perfect for developing eyes and brains, show how it works.

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I like summer! How about you? What do you like about summer?¡Me gusta el verano! ¿Y a ti? ¿Qué te gusta del verano?"Celebrate longer days and warmer weather with this bilingual board book! There are so many fun things to do in the summertime: swimming, playing baseball, going to the beach. What do you like about summer? Vibrant photographs and text in both English and Spanish make In Summer/En Verano the perfect book for summertime... or any time!

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What is soft? Soft can be all kinds of things: a sweater, a whisper, the tickling of grass under your feet. This gentle read-aloud explores the many different ways “soft” appears in our world, with a perfect ending to send little ones into sweet, soft dreams!

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What's the weather like today? No matter if it's rainy, hot, or snowy, young readers will be prepared to take on the day in this newest addition to Sarah Jones's winning ROYGBaby series. Through rainbow color-coordinated pages, children gain an understanding of how to prepare for the weather each day in this charming concept book.

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Nominee:Foreword Reviews 2014 INDIEFAB Book of the Year, Picture BooksTwo friends with contrasting personalities find they have more in common than they first thoughtShark Girl sees the world in a worried way, while her good friend, Belly Button, has a more positive outlook on things. Together, the friends take readers on five mini adventures—writing a letter, making paper dolls, going to a party, visiting the playground, and appreciating the value of things, especially one’s friends. This intimate set of stories combines humor, emotion, and insight, inviting readers to look beyond physical appearance into the thoughts and dreams we all share.

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A primer companion to the picture book Sleepy Solar System, this board book rich in concepts such as counting, colors, opposites, and more is perfect for our youngest astronomers.

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When the Cincinnati Zoo's baby hippo, Fiona, was born six weeks early, she was too small and weak to stand and nurse from her mother. With help from #TeamFiona, this once-tiny hippo is growing stronger every day. As Fiona explores the world around her, she is at times happy, curious, and playful, as all children can be. Young readers will love exploring Fiona's feelings—and their own—while building important language and social-emotional skills.

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"There's a surprise. What could it be? Use all five senses to find clues with me!" The final installment of Sarah Jones's ROYGBaby series, Ears, Nose, Eyes... Surprise! will have young readers eager to learn what their own senses can help them discover.

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“In autumn, pumpkins smile. I can smile like a pumpkin! En otoño, las calabazas sonríen. ¡Quiero sonreír como una calabaza!” Celebrate autumn with this bilingual board book! Vibrant photographs paired with text in both English and Spanish follow one little girl as she personifies all of her favorite things about the season: leaves falling, wind blowing, and more. Welcome the autumn season and build language skills with In Autumn/En Otoño!

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Eating your vegetables has never been so fun! When Allie goes out to pick vegetables in the garden, she finds all kinds of surprising critters hiding there: an eggplant crow in the cornfield, a potato rabbit sniffing the lettuce and more. But with so many curious creatures around, will Allie’s veggies make it home for supper?

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A simple celebration of a major milestone: learning to read! It will take a lot of hard work: learning the letters, turning the pages, saying the words. But that hard work will pay off—maybe sooner than this little boy thinks! The story ends with a hopeful message to toddlers that someday, they can be readers too.

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“As far back as I can recall (starting when I was very small) I’ve daydreamed, gazing into space, climbed and jumped all over the place...” Written by a pediatrician and health literacy expert, ADH-Me! is an empathetic journey from the perspective of a child learning to live and succeed with ADHD. An accessible, rhyming narrative and inviting illustrations help families know what to expect from diagnosis through stages of treatment, while reminding all readers that love and support are the surest means to a happy ending.

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Join Henry on an imaginative dreamland adventure as he meets a blueberry sheep, a waffle turtle, and more! With each turn of the page, Henry grows hungrier and hungrier. Will he wake up to the breakfast of his dreams? Find out in this charming tale of healthy, playful food creations—perfect for inspiring nutritious choices that even the pickiest eater will enjoy!

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Written by a pediatrician, this soft, rhyming story from a baby’s point of view with dreamy watercolor illustrations celebrates the beloved, healthy ritual of parent-child reading. It also reinforces recent American Academy of Pediatrics recommendations to begin daily reading with children at birth, to promote bonding, language, attention, and other aspects of development. Lee Bebe, Diariamente promotes shared reading and togetherness and is perfect in every parent’s early library to inspire the next generation of readers.

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“Who’s plump and pokey?” Animals are hiding throughout picturesque scenes of different habitats. With other animals of the region nearby, kids will have to seek closely to identify the described animal on each page.

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“Gritty Kitty, stumble and fall, stand back up—no problem at all!” Young readers will see themselves in Gritty Kitty when Gritty takes a tumble on the playground, struggles to wait patiently for a turn with a favorite toy, and experiences other everyday hurdles. But through grit and resilience, Gritty Kitty learns to get right back up again. With gentle humor, this book encourages young readers to find their own inner strength.

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After the zookeeper goes to bed for the night, her animals decide it's the perfect time for a party! Lions and alligators, penguins and giraffes, creatures from all habitats sneak out for some late-night mischief. But when the party starts to get a little too wild, will the animals be caught in their tracks? Bouncy, rhyming, and filled with silly animal fun, Zzzookeeper is sure to become a new bedtime favorite.

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Awoken by his friend Owl in the quiet hours of the night, a boy ventures out to his special place in the forest. Owl is waiting there, along with Oak and Moon, and together they teach the boy about the sacred power of nature to connect all things. Filled with striking watercolor illustrations and poetic text, Wake is a quiet celebration of our bond with the natural world.

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Play and learn with dogs of all colors, shapes, and sizes! Questions within the book provide a built-in tool for grown-ups to use while reading, encouraging little ones to expand on the story. This type of interactive reading, known as "dialogic reading," is key to developing early literacy skills.

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Nominee:2015 Foreword Reviews INDIEFAB Book of the Year, Picture BookA rollicking ride through the ABCs A chef-capped crab cooking chicken and cracking coriander in celebration of the consonant C, along with 25 more of his alliterative animal friends introduce the letters of the alphabet! Bright and clever illustrations by artist Andrew Neyer combine action words, animals, and lots of objects to find, perfect for young readers who are just learning the alphabet.

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This simple sharing book unites child and parent by conveying important safe parenting and health practices in a gentle, rhythmic way. Written by a pediatrician and child literacy expert, the soft, rhyming story aims to helps parents during the fussy, colicky stages. A perfect gift for new families, this book also reinforces the value of shared reading.

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Winner of:Books By the Banks, People's Choid Award, Best Kids BookA sweet and gentle bedtime nursery rhyme designed specifically for babies’ developing eyes This unique concept book combines the ever-popular bedtime nursery rhyme with contemporary high-contrast illustrations, specifically designed with babies in mind. The youngest readers and their families will delight in the gentle story of an owl saying goodnight to barnyard friends as they snuggle into bed. Bold black-and-white illustrations will capture babies’ interest, as the soothing rhymes lull them to sleep.

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We share good things for nine months long, so I meet you healthy and strong. Feed me after I am born, skin to skin, safe and warm . . . Written by a pediatrician, Eat Baby, Healthy is a soft, rhyming story from a baby’s point of view that celebrates the health and emotional benefits of prenatal nutrition and breastfeeding. This is the third book in a groundbreaking series, including the bestselling Sleep Baby, Safe and Snug and Calm Baby, Gently, dedicated to sharing health guidance for parents of infants through children’s books, while promoting shared reading and togetherness.

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