Synopsis: All of the animals in the forest go into hiding because the wolf is coming, but why they are hiding is the big surprise.

Synopsis: Peter thinks his house is noisy until the village wise man teaches him a lesson in perspective. "This is a funny book, a very funny book."--Publishers Weekly "The too-crowded house of a familiar old tale becomes a too noisy house in this entertaining picture-book story."--Booklist

Synopsis: The littlest cricket of Swampswallow Pond is convinced only by the Wise Old One that being special has nothing to do with physical metamorphosis, flashy colors, or shimmering wings. "The cricket is every child who stopped the music because someone criticized casually, thoughtlessly. It takes a wise friend to bring the music back."--School Library Journal

Synopsis: Children are able to communicate by signing before they develop the skills necessary for speech. By teaching simple sign language to children from as young as eight months, we can help them to convey their emotions and their needs. When children begin to talk, having sign language to fall back on provides a comforting safety net. Add to the fun of signing by singing well-known nursery rhymes and songs. Even proficient speakers will long enjoy…

Synopsis: A child discovers a parade of animals in this vibrant board book filled with playful humor and rhyme.This simple, funny read-aloud follows a boy’s exciting stroll through the countryside. The boy sees a black cat, then a brown horse, then a red cow, and so on, and before he knows it, he’s being trailed by the entire menagerie!Big type, repetition, lively art, and the visual guessing game created by introducing each animal only partially at first…

Synopsis: When a spunky mouse invites a passing bird to see what's inside a People House, chaos ensues while beginning readers learn the names of 65 common household items—and that people are generally not pleased to find mice and birds in their houses! A super simple, delightfully silly introduction to objects around the home—from none other than Dr. Seuss!Bright and Early Books are perfect for beginning beginner readers! Launched by Dr. Seuss in 1968…

Synopsis: Let the Scholastic bookshelf be your guide through the whole range of your child's reading experience--laugh with them, learn with them, read with them!Category: Math SkillsYour challenge is to find the sumWithout counting one by oneWhy not count? It's much too slow --Adding is the way to go!Make clever groups before you start --Then add them in a way that's smart!MATH FOR ALL SEASONS will challenge every kid -- and every parent -- to open their…

Synopsis: From Donald Crews, the Caldecott Honor artist and award-winning creator of Truck, Freight Train, and many other classic picture books for young children, this picture book is a fun introduction to basic math concepts.What can you do with ten black dots?One dot can make a sun, two dots can make the eyes of a fox, and three dots can make a snowman's face.And that's just the beginning in this unique counting book! Children will develop visual…

Synopsis: Grammy Award winner and pop culture icon “Weird Al” Yankovic delivers his first picture book, bringing his trademark wit, wordplay, and silliness to a story that explores the timeless question “What do you want to be when you grow up?” Funny and charming, this is a celebration of creativity and possibility.An Amazon Best Book of the Month! "The farce and parody make this a rare book with appeal to both kids and adults" (Booklist).It’s Show-and-…

Synopsis: Ideally suited to the board-book format, Here Are My Hands invites very young children to respond spontaneously and creatively as they learn the parts of the body. The rhyming text and bold illustrations do more than name the eyes, ears, nose, and toes. By featuring children of many different backgrounds, the book quietly celebrates the commonality of people around the world.

Synopsis: A Walk on the Wild SideA tiny bug goes for a walk, but it's no ordinary stroll. Soon he bumps into a cat, then a crocodile, and even a baby pig! More creatures join them, until they tippy-toe into a mysterious yellow house that happens to belong to a young boy, who happily tumble bumbles with them.TUMBLE BUMBLE was written and illustrated by Felicia Bond, who is also the creator of THE HALLOWEEN PLAY, POINSETTIA AND HER FAMILY, and many other…

Synopsis: Nobody teaches kids the alphabet like the author of The Cat in the Hat, Green Eggs and Ham, and Hop on Pop! This board book edition features abridged text for the littlest reader.Letters come alive on the page as Dr. Seuss fills the alphabet with his classic colorful characters—from Aunt Annie’s alligator to the Zizzer-Zazzer-Zuzz, with a lion licking a lollipop and an ostrich oiling an orange owl. Starting with the most basic building blocks of…

Synopsis: There was an old lady who's ready for school!That lovely old lady has returned just in time for the first day of school. Now she's swallowing items to make the very best of her first day back. And just in time for the bus... With rhyming text and funny illustrations, this lively version of the classic song will appeal to young readers with every turn of the page--a fun story for the first day of school!

Synopsis: An autumnal twist on the classic song from the bestselling There Was an Old Lady series for kids! You’ll never guess what she’ll swallow next!There was an old lady who swallowed some leaves.I don't know why she swallowed those leaves.Perhaps she'll sneeze!The Old Lady is back and this time she's swallowing some leaves, clothes, a pumpkin, and a rope! Welcome the Fall season with funny illustrations and a spin on a classic rhyme!Also in the There…

Synopsis: Through 17 silly poems, Prelutsky shares his hilarious views and the triumphseveryone has experienced at school, from science projects gone awry to fieldstrips and dreaded fractions.

Synopsis: An Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller! An Instant Indie Bestseller! *An Amazon Best Book of the Year * A B…