Synopsis: "Simple toys are best, and when they're done as well as this, simple books as well."—Bulletin of the Center for Children's BooksAn imaginative little boy explores the many pleasures that can be found in—and made from—his grandmother's button box.NCSS-CBC Notable Children's Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies"Chamberlain's bold linoleum cuts, with gentle color added, portray the buttons in loving detail and give the book an appropriately…

Synopsis: Dive beneath the oceans and soar above the clouds in this exploration of Earth that makes a pleasing introduction to basic earth-science concepts.

Synopsis: Beloved child educator Roger Priddy's classic First 100 Words is now a padded board book introducing 100 essential first words and picturesYour little one will soon learn some essential first words and pictures with this bright board book. There are 100 color photographs to look at and talk about, and 100 simple first words to read and learn, too. The pages are made from tough board for hours of fun reading, and the cover is softly padded for…

Synopsis: Count your way through this silly stacking adventure with Dr. Seuss!Don't let the apples drop! Three animal friends practice balancing apples on their heads in this hilarious introduction to counting, illustrated by Roy Mckie. The sturdy board book teaches all about numbers, with a dose of signature Seuss charm. Kids will learn to count to ten--and want to start all over again!Beginner Books are fun, funny, and easy to read! Launched by Dr.…

Synopsis: This classic picture book from the New York Times bestselling author of The Very Hungry Caterpillar and The Grouchy Ladybug stars 10 little rubber ducks and their globe-trotting adventures. In Eric Carle’s poignant and funny story, illustrated with strikingly designed collages, readers are taken on an exciting voyage of discovery."Ducks overboard!" shouts the captain, as a giant wave washes a box of 10 little rubber ducks off his cargo ship and…

Synopsis: There is always enough room on your child’s bookshelf for this 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 thetop 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…

Synopsis: Introduce children to the alphabet and first words with this interactive trace-and-flip board book featuring bright and bold illustrations!This unique, innovative book offers an engaging way for children to discover letters and first words! Young readers can trace each capital letter by following the tracks with a finger to learn the shape of the letter, then lift the flap to see an object that begins with that letter.This engaging board book…

Synopsis: Froggy wants to play outside—but isn’t he forgetting something?When Froggy wakes up to see snow outside his window, he can’t wait to hop and frolic. But going out means putting on a scarf, a hat, a coat . . . so many things to remember! Luckily, his mother is there to call him back and remind him of everything he needs to get dressed. With gentle, relatable humor and easy-to-follow text, Froggy’s winter adventure makes the perfect read-aloud!

Synopsis: Exuberant rhymes and wild illustrations celebrate self-acceptance and self-love, from the New York Times bestselling creators of I Ain't Gonna Paint No More!High on energy and imagination, this ode to self-esteem encourages kids to appreciate everything about themselves—inside and out. Messy hair? Beaver breath? So what!Here's a little girl who knows what really matters. At once silly and serious, Karen Beaumont's joyous rhyming text and David…

Synopsis: An easy reader about animals—real and imaginary—with illustrations by Dr. Seuss!Featuring a mix of real animals and Seussian creatures, this super-simple rhymed riff about animals is both a concept book AND a funny introduction to the world of Dr. Seuss. Illustrated with art from beloved Dr. Seuss books—including One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish,Mr. Brown Can Moo! Can You?, and Dr. Seuss's ABC—it teaches beginning readers to identify animals…