When Baxter, Danny, and the rest of the forest animals are picked on by Buford Blue Jay, they have to figure out what to do. They learn how to fight bullying by standing up tall, saying nice things, and sticking together as friends. This book aims to help kids build a strong emotional foundation which will hold up to bullying in the school years.
Max, Rusty, Ginger, and Tanner assume without question that their new classmate is just like them - a DOG. Guest what? Samantha is NOT a dog, which leads to whole heap of questions. But in little time, all the tails in Miss Biscuit's classroom start wagging, and Samantha is celebrated for the CAT she is, just in time for another new student!
Everyone knows how rude and grumpy bears can be if they don't get enough sleep! When a bad-tempered bear trips over a tiny turtle, no-one can foresee the consequence. When Turtle challenges Bear to a race along the lakeshore, Bear is confident about the outcome. But Turtle is smarter than Bear can imagine... Celebrated writer and story-teller ......
WINNER OF THE BEAMING BOOKS PICTURE BOOK WRITING CONTEST! Porcupine can't wait to share Fall Feast with her woodland friends, so when everyone she greets is unable to bake their specialty due to a missing ingredient, Porcupine generously offers staples from her pantry. When Porcupine discovers that she, too, is missing a key ingredient, the ......
Roxie is an independent-thinking quail chick who just has to find out what's over that hill! Topknot is her bossy troop leader who pecks the fun out of adventures with all her silly rules. When Roxie takes her own path, gets lost along the quail trail and can't remember the special call that will reunite her with her brood, she learns the hard way ......
Cats have a lot to say! Just like people, cats share their feelings in all sorts of ways. It's up to us to uncover what our furry friends are trying to tell us. Are they gently purring or curiously crouching? Is their tail straight or swishing? Featuring a diverse cast of kids and cats from all over the world, this social-emotional learning book ......
October is having a party, and you're invited! The forest is changing. Bright greens of trees are turning to dusty golds, crimsons, and oranges. The whispering voice of October is blowing through the branches... The air is getting colder; the leaves are starting to change. The animals are flitting and scurrying and preparing in anticipation, but ......
In this follow-up to Twelve Days of Winter here is another book to read or sing along with children. In this reimagined version of The Twelve Days of Christmas, wildlife is observed during summer. The animals enjoy the greening of the land, the blooming of flowers, and the warmth of the sun. Summer is also a busy time for animal parents who are ......
If you want to know about boats, trust a sea dog to set you on course. Award-winning children's book author and illustrator Astrid Sheckles has created a whole raft of sea dogs to help young readers begin their ABCs and their nautical explorations. Filled with boats (and sea dogs) from all over the world and told in whimsical rhyme, children will ......
Cats have a lot to say! They curl their tails when they're curious and crouch low when they're ready to play. Sometimes they like to be left alone, other times they want lots of cuddles! In this bilingual (English/Spanish) edition of How Cats Say I Love You, visit homes from around the world to meet silly, sassy cats and their human pals. As each ......
It's Christmas Eve in Maine, and Miss Moody and her boarders Millie and Emery - as well as her pup Smittens - are all tucked into bed, when out in the barnyard there arises such a clatter...!
Walter comes from a long line of seafaring dogs, but, alas, his talents seems to extend only to baking, but when an unfortunate incident plunges Walter into a deep-sea adventure, he is brought face to face with the legendary Big Boris and discovers his place as a true sea dog.
Visiting the zoo is a quintessential childhood experience filled with wonder and learning. For most kids, the zoo is the only place they will see exotic and wild animals. It is also a place where they can feel connected to the natural world and learn the importance of taking care of wildlife and the environment. Going to the Zoo is a 1,060-word ......
Featuring the same adorable family of mice as in The Weaver's Surprise, Tom Knisely spins this tale of their adventures turning fleece to yarn. In this story, the weaver shears his sheep, dyes the wool, and then starts to spin and weave the yarn into a blanket. But that wool looks so soft and inviting to the little mice-surely their friend won't ......
Where is Baby today? This beloved title that celebrates family, animals, and the excitement of discovery is now available in bilingual (E/Sp) paperback. In this popular book from the Look What I See, Where Can I Be? series, a charming baby dozes each day during her family's outings. Awakened by the sounds and smells of the places where different ......
