Uh-oh, Pookie is NOT happy in this kind-of-cranky board book from Sandra Boynton.
When Pookie feels down, Pookie’s mom can always guess what’s wrong with her little one. Or can she? With Sandra Boynton’s signature charm and piggy pizzazz, this turn-that-frown-upside-down story proves that every Little Pookie loves a reason to smile.
Oh, sweet little Pookie!
Your bright eyes are wet.
Come over and tell me
why you are upset.
A hide-and-seek picture book from New York Times award-winning author Leo Timmers, about three silly knights and a clever dragon in disguise.
The king can’t sleep for fear of the dragon, so he sends his three knights outside to find it. With only one candle between them, they go out into the dark. Is that a dragon? Attack! But every suspicious shape turns out to be something else, until the knights confidently turn for home, not noticing what’s behind them.
This cleverly illustrated game-inside-a-book will have young children shouting out loud in delight as they spot the dragon hidden on every page.
With intricately detailed illustrations and joyful rhyming text, this picture book is a fun read-aloud for toddlers and pre-schoolers aged 2 years and up.
Where Is the Dragon? is an absurdly fun take on mistaken dragon identity, from the master storyteller and author of Monkey on the Run, a New York Times Best Illustrated Book. Leo Timmers is one of Belgium’s pre-eminent picture book artists. Translated from the Dutch edition by poet James Brown.
Picture Book Winner, Teach Early Years Awards 2021.
Other books by Leo Timmers:
Elephant Island
Monkey on The Run
Who’s Driving?
Gus’s Garage
Franky
Bang!
Praise for Where Is the Dragon?
“[A] beautiful, unsolvable riddle about fear, its manifestations and what it means to try to conquer what might have no intention of ever causing any harm.”―The New York Times
“[A] lilting Seussian singsong, with wonderful, surprising rhymes, and little readers and their grown-ups will have a great time combining their voices and giggling through the proceedings.”―Kirkus Reviews, starred review
Praise for Leo Timmers:
Monkey On The Run: “The silly antics of the little monkey provide forward momentum, but the details in each illustration kept calling us back for a more thorough examination.” A New York Times / New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Book 2019
Gus’s Garage: “Clearly, one animal’s clutter is another pig’s livelihood in this buoyant, rhyming tale.” The New York Times
Who‘s Driving?: “Belgian illustrator Leo Timmers creates a delightful play on the fable of ‘The Tortoise and the Hare’, which sees the hare driving a racing car.” The Telegraph, Book of the Year 2020
This 25th anniversary novelty edition of the multi-million–copy bestselling board book features a freshly redesigned cover and die-cut flaps!
Where are baby’s hands?
Under the bubbles!
Where are baby’s eyes?
Under her hat!
Little ones play peekaboo with a cast of adorable babies while learning the names for body parts in this delightful interactive book. This chunky board book with easy-to-lift board flaps that lay flush to the page are perfect for parents and children to share.
A is for seed, B is for eggs, C is for milk – what’s going on here? The seed is tomorrows Apple, the eggs are tomorrows Birds, the milk is tomorrows Cheese! Explore a wonderful world of possibility with an imaginative alphabet puzzle that encouraged young readers to look beyond the obvious.
White Rabbit finds three pots of paint―and discovers the magic of color!
Young children will enjoy following Alan Baker’s inquisitive LITTLE RABBITS as they make new discoveries. Simple storylines and playful artwork offer a fresh approach to learning early concepts.
This classic Ziefert–Taback board book was named one of the “10 Best Books for Babies” by Beginning with Books. The fun begins when a rooster’s “cock-a-doodle-doo!” is answered with a “moo!” This enduring favorite combines interactivity with Caldecott-winning artist Simms Taback’s endearing menagerie of animals. (App also available.)
A charmingly funny read-aloud that asks an important question: “Who sank the boat?”
Beside the sea, there once lived a cow, a donkey, a sheep, a pig, and a tiny little mouse. They were good friends, and one warm, sunny morning, for no particular reason, they decided to go for a row in the bay. Do you know who sank the boat?
“The idea is funny, the pictures are splendid, and the easy text is just right for the very young.”—The New Yorker
“A bright, brisk tale, simply told, illustrated by cheerful, comical pictures.”—The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
"In this Caldecott Medal winner, Mosquito tells a story that causes a jungle disaster. “Elegance has become the Dillons’ hallmark. . . . Matching the art is Aardema’s uniquely onomatopoeic text . . . An impressive showpiece.”
This Caldecott Honor classic is a simple yet important story about friendship.
Two kids meet on a street. “Yo!” says one. “Yes?” says the other. And so begins a conversation that turns strangers into friends. With vibrant illustrations, Chris Raschka’s rhythmic read-aloud is a celebration of differences – and how it just takes a few words to overcome them. More relevant than ever in our divided world, this 1993 Caldecott Award-winning classic is presented in an accessible paperback format.
I think this book very beautifully illustrates what anger may feel like, a volcano ready to explode! Sophie lets off steam by running… and crying… then she comes to her senses, seeing, hearing, feeling nature. “The wide world comforts her.” “Sophie feels better now.” She returns home to the warmth and familiar smells and sounds and sights of home. She is welcomed home. She is not her anger. This book really offers a way to open up dialogue about anger and other emotions. Kids can relate their feelings to colors, to things in nature. Mindfulness is about being aware of the present moment while you are in it. Coming to our senses brings us into the present moment. Mindfulness is a wonderful anger management tool, feeling the emotion in the body, focusing on the sensation rather than reacting from it. Teaching mindfulness allows for opportunities to respond rather than react.
Rod Campbell’s classic lift-the-flap book Dear Zoo has been a firm favorite with toddlers and parents alike ever since it was first published in 1982.
Young readers love lifting the flaps to discover the animals the zoo has sent—a monkey, a lion, and even an elephant! But will they ever find the perfect pet?
With bright, bold artwork, a catchy refrain, and a whole host of favorite animals, Dear Zoo is a must for every child’s bookshelf.
Discover the hilarious schooltime companion to the beloved, bestselling, and Caldecott Honor-winning classic, No, David! – in paperback for the first time!
David’s teacher has her hands full. From running in the halls to chewing gum in class, David’s high-energy antics fill each schoolday with trouble – and are sure to bring a smile to even the best-behaved reader.
Now the inspiration for a new Christmas special, CLICK, CLACK, MOO: Christmas on the Farm.
New York Times bestselling duo Doreen Cronin and Betsy Lewin’s Caldecott Honor–winning book is now available as a Level 2 Ready-to-Read!
Farmer Brown has a problem. His cows like to type. All day long he hears:
Click, clack, moo.
Click, clack, moo.
Click, clack, moo.
But Farmer Brown’s problems REALLY begin when his cows start leaving him notes! Come join the fun as a bunch of literate cows turn Farmer Brown’s farm upside-down!
There is always enough room on your child’s bookshelf for this Classic Board Book edition of the rollicking alphabet chant that has been a children’s favorite for over thirty years!
A told B,
and B told C,
“I’ll meet you at the
top of the coconut tree”
In this lively alphabet rhyme, all the letters of the alphabet race each other up the coconut tree. Will there be enough room? Oh, no—Chicka Chicka Boom! Boom!
Countless children—and their parents—can joyfully recite the familiar words of this beloved alphabet chant. Bill Martin, Jr., and John Archambault’s rhythmic text keeps the beat with Caldecott Honor illustrator Lois Ehlert’s bold, cheerful art.
If the crow wants to drink the water in the jar, he must read the word in the upper left corner correctly. After reading a word, the teacher clicks on it, and a small ball will fall into the jar. Collect ten small balls to drink water.
This was such a resource to have in class. We do a punctuation unit in the beginning of the year to help students understand what each punctuation mark is and how/when you use them and this was a great way to wrap up the unit. The kiddos love to play bingo so this made it extra engaging.
This PPT courseware uses the method of guessing words, a question-and-answer format to enrich the way of English classroom learning, and questions that make the brain turn.
"Aliens love underpants, in every shape and size,
But there are no underpants in space, so here’s a big surprise…"
This zany, hilarious tale is delightfully brought to life by Ben Cort’s vibrant illustrations. With a madcap, rhyming text by award-winning Claire Freedman, this is sure to enchant and amuse the whole family!
Perfect for joining in, this story is fantastically fresh and funny - you’ll laugh your pants off!
I’m going to begin with a quote from the New York Times as quoted at the back of my copy of Alexander and the Wind-up Mouse:
If the picture book is a new visual art form in our time, Leo Lionni is certain to be judged a master of the genre. Selma Lanes
Alexander the Wind-up Mouse was first published in 1969 and this classic book is still in print. One of our large Sydney book chain stores have a book sale this month with all of their children’s books offered for a discount. When I spied Alexander the Wind-up mouse for just $4 I knew I had to buy this very special book.
Alexander is living under a human house. One day he meets another mouse. Could this be a friend? Perhaps but this new mouse is a Wind-up mouse. His name is Willy. Hearing about the life Willy leads with his human friend Annie, Alexander wishes he could become a Wind-up mouse too. Willy tells Alexander something quite astonishing. If Alexander goes into the garden there is a magic lizard who “can change one animal into another.”
The lizard sets Alexander a task. He has to find a purple pebble. Time passes and Annie has a birthday party. Alexander finds something quite awful. Annie has dumped her old toys, including Willy, into a box ready to be thrown away. Eventually Alexander does find the special purple pebble and on the night of the full moon he once again visits the magic lizard. What will he wish for?