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Bats, spiders, snakes, and scary pumpkins all live in this unique book as well as other spooky creatures. These critters all have secrets behind their spooky faces. Pull the flaps to find out! This board book is a fun, interactive way to share a spooky story for all ages.
Mayah
This was my favorite bedtime story growing up! There are very few words and many colorful pictures! The child has 10 minutes until they have to go to bed, but within that short time so much happens. A group of cute hamsters make their way to the house and they have a series of tasks that they must complete before it's time to go. I had fun counting all the hamsters and finding each one on each page until it was my own time to go to bed.
Mayah
A tough-talking, mohawk-rocking baby joyously smashes gender norms with crossed arms and perfect sass. Boy or girl? WHAT'S IT TO YA?! I recommend reading the baby's commentary in the voice of Danny DeVito for maximum effect.
Bo
This adorable board book has a great lesson that yoga and being more mindful has many benefits for everybody. Yoga Bunny helps his many friends with being more present and learning to calm down and breathe. This is a great first introduction to learning awareness and simple yoga poses that can help youngsters relax.Mayah
Every morning we open our store and we often wonder: what goes on inside our little critter friends’ minds? Well, in Nelson’s newest board book we learn what Cat’s first impression of the newest family member, Baby, is. With a hint of sassiness turning into lots of love, this delightful new board book is full of charm. A perfect gift for first-time parents!
Jess
This charming and tender welcome to the world for babies is depicted in the vibrant colors of warm sunsets and lush jungles and the soothing pastels of moonlit nights and Arctic auroras. Gentle repetition is paired with lilting rhymes as mothers–human and animal–introduce their children to the world around them.
Jenna
These two companion books are just about the most beautiful flap books I’ve ever seen! Told in rhyme with sturdy flaps that reveal adorable woodland creatures frolicking on every page, these books are the perfect bedtime (or morning!) read for you and your little one.
Bo
These two companion books are just about the most beautiful flap books I’ve ever seen! Told in rhyme with sturdy flaps that reveal adorable woodland creatures frolicking on every page, these books are the perfect bedtime (or morning!) read for you and your little one.
Bo
Get ready for some fun and creative word play! David Elliot combines simple yet beautiful watercolor illustrations with short, silly text. Follow a menagerie of adorable animals through the pages of this board book. A great tool for teaching kids the names of animals such as “elephant,” “hamster,” “pelican,” and many more.
Anastasia
These adorable interactive books take us around the farm and through the jungles to discover all sorts of animals. Listen to the rhyming clues, then pull the slider to find the animal that each child is thinking of! Every page includes a secret extra surprise when the slider is pulled and teaches fun animal noises so you can moo and roar all the way through these two darling board books!
Claire
These adorable interactive books take us around the farm and through the jungles to discover all sorts of animals. Listen to the rhyming clues, then pull the slider to find the animal that each child is thinking of! Every page includes a secret extra surprise when the slider is pulled and teaches fun animal noises so you can moo and roar all the way through these two darling board books!
Claire
Join Little Fox and his friends at the farmer’s market as they gather their favorite fresh foods, all for Owl’s surprise picnic. Not only does this tender story promote friendship and sharing, it provides extended learning opportunities for grown ups to explore with their little loved ones. Paige’s calming watercolor illustrations, paired with rhyme and charm, make this quaint tale a modern classic.
Beth
This quirky board book is a fun first-look at houseplants for kids and future green thumbs. A perfect blend of humorous illustrations and charming art mixed with basic facts about types of houseplants and plant care, this is book is educational, interactive, and entertaining. From snake plants to peace lilies, this is a great introduction to the concept of plant care, and even has a step-by-step guide for readers to start their own houseplant project.
Jenna
Duh-DOOOO! I recently overheard a lovely customer say that every baby needs a Sandra Boynton book. I wholeheartedly agree...and this may be the best one yet. Fox blows her bugle to announce an exuberant night of dancing under the light of the moon and the Woodland Dance Trio plays until the sun begins to rise. With flowing rhymes and silliness galore, this is sure to be a new bedtime favorite.
Beth
What do Dishwasher, Fridge, Oven, Washer, Dryer, and you all have in common? You all have a big job to do! Rumble, tumble, wash, and bake along with these googly-eyed appliances as they complete their tasks. These three board books are silly, straightforward introductions into the way things work, infusing curiosity and fun into the commonplace. Plus, did I mention they have actual googly-eyes?
Claire
*FEATURED ON THE TODAY SHOW AS A "GREAT GIFT FOR THE HOLIDAYS"*
*Don't miss out on the other Big Jobs books - Washer and Dryer's Big Job and Dishwasher's Big Job!*
Filled with fun facts, giggles galore, and googly eyes, the Big Jobs board books are the perfect introduction for babies and toddlers to the big world around them, starting at home!
*FEATURED ON THE TODAY SHOW AS A "GREAT GIFT FOR THE HOLIDAYS"*
*Named one of Parents Magazine's Best Board Books of 2021!*
*Don't miss out on the other Big Jobs books - Dishwasher's Big Job and Fridge and Oven's Big Job!*
At once gentle and awe-inspiring, intimate as a warm hug and expansive as looking up on a starry night, this book introduces us to wonders small and large—from a ladybug to the northern lights, a dandelion to a blue whale—and our place among them all. Filled with glowing illustrations, this tender picture book is a celebration of the natural world and of the love between parent and child.
Claire
“Circle Under berry, berry over square.” This rhythmic joy is sure to be a hit with all the little ones in your life! Higgins writes an instant classic that pairs bold illustrations with helping kids learn their shapes and directions. This will definitely have your kiddos wanting to read this book over and over again!
Jess
There’s a chill in the air and crisp leaves on the ground…it’s sweater weather! But how long does it take seven little bears to put on sweaters? Longer than there is light left in the day! Frolic along with a bear family caught in the frenzy of getting dressed for cold weather in this yarn spun with few words, a stitch of humor, and a heap of cozy seasonal fun!
Claire
From cover to cover, my daughter and I love reading this book together. It smells like cinnamon as our narrator tiptoes to find mama in the quiet rainy morning. Warm spice pervades, exuberant art tenderly taking us along organic moments of a treasured day. Mama is a marvel, honoring darling daughter’s curiosity and spirit. Never more than now does this gorgeous and tangible ode to child-parent devotion ring so true and so eternally sweet.
Jesse
Follow a turtle family as they go on a long, sloooooow walk. Filled with sweet watercolor illustrations of a darling family traveling together, Turtle Walk is a story about taking in the scenery and enjoying time spent together. The journey may last a long time, but the memories made with each other last even longer. And all that traveling and patience may lead to a big reward!
Anna
A good bedtime story never gets old, especially not one as imaginative and tender as this. Fans of Goodnight Moon will find themselves in a familiar atmosphere when they open Night Wishes. Items from a child’s bedroom share their perspectives of the night in a series of short poems. Enchanting illustrations and rhythmic verse roll the reader through a dream-filled slumber, returning to the bedroom when the night is through.
Claire
Hop in your hot air balloon and journey around the world! Both children and parents will delight in this colorful search-and-find book. See if you can point out zebras in Africa, toucans in South America, and wild boars in Asia. Filled with cutouts and adorable animal prints, Paper Peek: Animals is sure to have readers going wild.
Anna
Skeletons accompanied by helpful clues invite little ones to guess which animals the bones belong to in this sturdy board book. Lift-the-flap pages reveal the mystery animals with colorful illustrations, along with fun facts like this one: “My skull is so big I could eat a pick-up truck. But I don’t.” Can you guess which animal that enormous skull belongs to?
Drew
Written by an early childhood social emotional learning educator, I Am! is a brilliant tool for building resilience. We all recognize the importance of giving children space to feel angry, sad, or frustrated. This book teaches that it is also crucial to give kids the skills to move on from those emotions, when they’re ready. Verbal affirmations and soothing embodied practices are paired with simple, brightillustrations. Everyone from toddlers to grown-ups will find strength in this book.
Kara
Award-winning author Richard Van Camp wrote this book to express his gratitude for all that surrounds him and his family.
A young child skates, bakes and milks the cow while the moon wondrously transforms above.
The moon is a silver pond when seen through the trees. When they tend the cow, the moon is the milk at the bottom of the pail.
A lyrical, poignant ode to wrinkles and the stories they tell, by the world renowned photographer and public artist JR
This first-ever picture book by internationally acclaimed artist-photographer JR allows young readers to consider the lives and stories of the older people around them.
Gorgeous nature photography introduces readers to endangered species in this picture book from Tim Flach
Who is that peeking through the page? Is it a giant panda munching on bamboo? Or perhaps a yellow-eyed tree frog hiding in a tropical forest?
When it comes to new babies, friends, or other special people in your life, it's very important to let them know just how adorable they are. But are they cuter than a piglet in a sweater? A basket of baby chicks? An elephant calf taking a bath? Sweet, irreverent, but above all cute, this book is perfect for cuddling or gift-giving.
Thank you, hedge, / Thank you, tree. / Thank you, flower, / Thank you, bee. / Thank you, rain, / Thank you, sun.
Love knows no bounds in this tender tribute to the depths of family love. For fans of Guess How Much I Love You—only funnier! Makes a good baby shower or Valentine's Day gift.
Little ones are sure to be lulled off to a peaceful, sheep-filled sleep by this cozy book from acclaimed author Mem Fox.
There are red sheep and blue sheep, wind sheep and wave sheep, scared sheep and brave sheep, but where is the green sheep?
There are many ways to be a kid...
Active and entertaining characters drawn in the author Elise Gravel's signature style will elicit giggles from kids and adults alike as they highlight all the weird and wonderful ways to be a kid.
Destined to become a contemporary classic, this book has spare text and sweet illustrations but contains only five words: apple, pear, orange, bear--and there.
2014 Ezra Jack Keats New Illustrator Award Winner *“Altogether delightful.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review One rainy day in the city, an eager little boy exclaims, “Rain!” Across town a grumpy man grumbles, “Rain.” In this endearing book, now in board book format, a rainy-day cityscape comes to life in vibrant, cut-pap
In Navajo families, the first person to make a new baby laugh hosts the child's First Laugh Ceremony. Who will earn the honor in this story?
New York Times–bestselling and Caldecott Medalist Kevin Henkes follows five joyful elephants as they march from dawn to dusk. Where are they going? Read and find out!
This engaging picture book is just right for the youngest reader and is a perfect choice for story time and bedtime sharing.
One kiss, two kiss, three kiss, four So many kisses and so many more.
Discover match-and-learn fun for preschoolers: What does the frog in the garden eat? What does the pig on the farm eat? What does the bear in the forest eat? Young children will delight in sliding the panels to find out just what the 36 animals in this book like to eat, chew, and nibble on! They will also learn about the habitats of the various creatures.
A cozy and whimsical ode to polar opposites
Of what do little bears dream? Bright snowflakes perhaps... Or dark starry nights. Hot chocolate... Cold pizza. Straight horizons... And curly moustaches.
This gentle and imaginative tale takes readers on a journey of wintry opposites, including the expected and the unexpected.