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It's an exciting day at mission control. In 10 short seconds, a rocket is launching into space, and we get to count along! From 10 giant screens and 9 rows of engineers, all the way to 3 rocket boosters, 2 thumbs up, and 1 soaring rocket, little explorers will delight counting down while also counting the fun things to find on each spread. With Natalie Briscoe's quirky illustrations and the fun, rhyming text, this book is an out-of-this-world read-along children will return to again and again.

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Babies and toddlers will delight in the wonderful world of classical music with this series that features a sound button on every spread. Press the buttons to hear the beautiful music of Vivaldi! Three flamingos dance to Spring from the Four Seasons. (Watch out for that high kick!) Four frogs synchronise swim to Summer. Two bats sway to the magical sounds of Allegro molto from the Concerto in C Major. These are just three of the wonderfully imaginative spreads that feature animals dancing, skating, and playing instruments in this wonderful introduction to the classical works of Antonio Vivaldi. Children will giggle over the silly illustrations as well as love pushing the sound buttons over and over. What a great way to learn about Vivaldi! The final spread features fun facts about Antonio Vivaldi as well as a colour search and find!

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An edu-taining new series that introduces simple science, technology, engineering, art, and math words in an engaging, rhyming story. With bright, energetic illustrations, and simple, rhyming text, It's Computer Time follows along as two classmates actively learn with a computer--turning it on, using the mouse, dragging and dropping, and even dancing. Written with preschool curriculum vocabulary in mind, each page features one or more technology term, such as Internet, icon, keyboard, app, delete, spacebar, and more, all of which are then simply defined on the last spread. The story is relatable and entertaining, all while showcasing responsible and engaging use of the technology involved.

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Neigh, baa, oink, cluckety cluck, and moo! Merry Barnyard Christmas from all of us to you. It's Christmas Eve at the farm, and all the barnyard animals are taking turns sneaking out of the barn. At the old pine tree, they make an animal ladder. But why?

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First Science STEAM words for Preschoolers! Children love hands on science experiments, and they love learning new words! And in Scientists for a Day, John and Emma get to spend the day with Emma’s mom, who is a real scientist! They visit the laboratory, where they don their safety goggles and lab coats. They watch Emma’s mom pour a liquid from a boiling flask into a beaker. The steam that rises is a chemical reaction! They also get to see tiny cells through a microscope, and after lunch, they even do a fun experiment of their own! Written with preschool curriculum vocabulary words in mind, each page features one or more science term, all of which are defined on the last spread. Relatable and entertaining, the story ends with Emma and John wanting to grow up to be scientist!

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Why is mommy’s nose bigger than mine? Why are tongues so funny? Children are fascinated with their bodies and how they work. This fun and informative read-along is the perfect introduction to our five senses. Featuring illustrations and silly photographs of children and adults smelling, tasting, listening, seeing, and touching, With My Little Nose, provides hours of interactive fun as the child and adult can read, point out their body parts, and otherwise interact with each other and be silly.

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So begins a delightful game of cat and mouse between a mum and her little son. Each time mum tries to put the child to sleep, he turns into a different imaginary character: a race car driver, a pirate, a superhero, and more! These characters have important jobs to do and don’t have time for sleep! And this little boy definitely does not want to go to sleep, no matter how tired he gets by the end of the book!

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Follow along as woodland creatures take turns answering the question, "What makes me happy?", while providing a gentle message for people of all ages that lasting happiness depends a lot more on who you are and what you believe in than what you have. From sharing (squirrels sharing an acorn) and exercising (a rabbit leaping over a log) to trying new things (an owl learning to fly) and enjoying our differences (a mouse and bear play hide-and-seek), happiness is always within our grasp. And this lovingly illustrated book for young children introduces the basic concepts of true happiness simply, poetically, and with care. It's a book children and their families will treasure.

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This little piggy said, "His eyes how they twinkle!" This little piggy said, "His nose looks like a cherry." This little piggy said, "His cheeks are like roses!" This little piggy said, "His dimples how merry!" This fun read-aloud mash-up follows the rhyme and rhythm of the original toe-play nursery rhyme, while also paying irreverent tribute to Clement Clarke Moore's classic poem "The Night Before Christmas." It's Christmas Eve, and all through the house, not a creature was stirring . . . except for the Little Piggy, who runs out the door because she knows Santa is coming! Soon all the other piggies are awake, causing enough mischief and mayhem to make this one visit Santa won't soon forget. This Little Piggy's Night Before Chistmas captures all the anticipation and exuberant excitement of the holidays! Full of pure silliness and joy, children will relish in reading about five little piggies who are just as excited about Christmas as they are. And This Little Piggy Said, "Merry Christmas to All and to All a Good Night!"

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Get to Know the Everyday Heroes in Your Hometown! Hello! Hometown Heroes is a charming and fun read-along board book that introduces children to the people who make our neighborhoods and lives better. Follow along as a little boy, his mother, and his dog walk through town, meeting and greeting everyday heroes along the way. With gently rhyming text and engaging illustrations, Hello! Hometown Heroes introduces young readers to the people in our neighborhoods who make our lives safer, cleaner, and better. From the mail carrier and sanitation workers to firefighters, doctors, nurses, and more, the text succinctly describes what each hero does, and then provides children the opportunity to say "hello" to them. The final spread shows the whole town with each hero doing what they do . . . along with a simple act of heroism the child performs--proving that all you need to be an everyday hero is a little bit of kindness and thoughtfulness.

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With super-simple explanations about rain, wind, humidity, storms, the seasons, and more, Little Genius: Weather presents just the right amount of information for little learners. Children will love following along as a cute, smiling cloud guides them through simple weather events and explains what causes them using simple, rhyming text. Each spread also features a fun fact for kids who are ready to learn even more! It's the perfect gift for budding climatologists and meteorologists!

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