When Mouse heads off to a family reunion, Little Elliot decides go for a walk. As he explores each busy street, he sees families in all shapes and sizes. In a city of millions, Little Elliot feels very much alone-until he finds he has a family of his own! Industry Reviews
Mr. Gumpy lives by a river. One sunny day he decides to take a ride in his small boat. It is such a perfect idea, for such a perfect summer day, that he soon has company: first the children, then the rabbit, the cat, the dog, the pig, the sheep, the chickens, and still others until-- Mr. Gumpy's outing comes to an inevitable but not unhappy, conclusion. With "Mr. Gumpy's Outing," John Burningham became the first artist ever to win England's Kate Greenaway Medal twice. In America, the book was a Boston Globe-Horn Book Award winner and an American Library Association Notable Children's Book of 1971. "Come for a ride another day," says Mr. Gumpy at the book's end. And young readers will return again and again to this sprightly story with its clever, captivating illustrations that reflect the sunlit quality of a lazy summer afternoon.
Get to know the fur-larious, sassy, utterly paw-some Lost Kitties! Meet the mischievous, meowing, cat-tastic Lost Kitties in this amazing collector’s guide! With over 100 kitties to collect, there’s endless fun to discover. Snack on tacos with Chomp, shiver in secret with Peekerz, and play pranks with Pants in this hilarious guide. With 112 pages of pawsome trivia, this book is simply purr-fect for Lost Kitties fans everywhere.
Make paper costumes and dresses from sheets of colored paper and tape! Easy to make and fun to do! Create your very own Disney Princess gowns with sheets of beautiful patterned paper and tape. Instructions for each dress are sized for a 4- to 6-year-old child. Also included are four matching paper dresses for a 9" doll! This hardcover book includes simple instructions and enough tear-out patterned paper needed to make Ariel's dress, plus instructions to make Cinderella's, Rapunzel's, and Belle's dresses. Also includes stickers and stencils to personalize each creation. As kids dress up like a princess, they will also practice real-life skills, such as measuring, reading, and following instructions.
After a fun day with Daddy at the local Laundromat, Trixie quickly notices that her cherished Knuffle Bunny is missing and turns to her father to help her get him back, in a quirky tale about a special daddy-daughter adventure. Teacher's Guide available. By the author of Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus. Trixie, Daddy, and Knuffle Bunny take a trip to the neighborhood Laundromat. But the exciting adventure takes a dramatic turn when Trixie realizes somebunny has been left behind....
In this classic tale, Dorothy sets out on an adventure with her friends Scarecrow, Cowardly Lion, and Tin Woodsman. On their way to find the Wizard of Oz, who Dorothy hopes will help her get back home, they must escape the clutches of the Wicked Witch of the West.
The Princess and the Pea, provides a classic element of magic, imagination, and inspiration for any child. This engaging story will capture children's interest and spark their imagination page after page, encouraging a life-long love of literature and reading. These boredom-busting Keepsake Stories entertain kids using fresh, captivating illustrations to enliven each tale and inspire them to read again and again.
This illustrated board book opens up to show the interior of the house where a happy family lives. As kids turn the pages, they discover household safety hazards and learn how to avoid them. They learn to protect themselves in extreme cases, for instance, if their home ever catches fire, or if there is a gas explosion. This book emphasizes the importance of establishing escape routines, but keeps instruction light-hearted, in the spirit of the "Little Fireman" depicted in the story. Kids also learn to avoid burns at the kitchen stove, and discover that playing with matches is dangerous and must be avoided. They discover poison labels on household cleaning agents and learn to keep away from them. These and many other safety tips are presented to kids in ways they can easily understand. Parents and older children will also find first-aid advice and special tips for dealing with emergencies. All of the sturdy color illustrated paper-over-board books in this series are die-cut in the shape of the child who appears on the front cover, decked out in an appropriate costume.
