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  • Perfect (A Story about Disability)

    Perfect (A Story about Disability)

    Perfect is a story of anticipation, disappointment, acceptance, and, ultimately, love. Suffused with natural imagery, Perfect is an ideal way to open up the subject of disability with children, as well as being a great story in its own right. This beautifully illustrated, truly remarkable book is guaranteed to bring a lump to the throat. Ages 3 to 6.

  • Penguin Problems

    Penguin Problems

    Have you ever thought: I have so many problems and nobody even cares? Well, penguins have problems too! This penguin has come to tell you that life in Antarctica is no paradise. For starters, it is FREEZING. Also, penguins have a ton of natural predators. Plus, can you imagine trying to find your mom in a big ol’ crowd of identical penguins? It seems that grumps are everywhere. . . . Discover them in this hilarious book for little ones 0-Age 3.

  • Peekaboo Morning

    Peekaboo Morning

    Join a sweet toddler for some morning fun perfect for sharing with babies, in this playful book by Caldecott Honor winning author Rachel Isadora, author of I Just Want to Say Good Night and I Hear a Pickle. A toddler plays a game of peekaboo, and you're invited to play too! First there's Mommy to find, with Daddy not far behind. Then Puppy comes peeking around the corner, and a favorite toy train brings the toddler to Grandma and Grandpa. Rachel Isadora's brilliant, joyful pastel illustrations capture familiar and cozy people, toys, and animals that will delight babies, who will love finding out what the toddler sees next.

  • Peek-a Who? Matching Game

    Peek-a Who? Matching Game

    Peek-a who, that makes two! This classic matching game features 36 jumbo-sized cards adorned with Nina Laden's eye-catching illustrations from her bestselling Peek-a books. Children will adore pairing lively, brightly colored gnus, choo-choos, and cockatoos as they develop memory, concentration, and identification skills.

  • Parent's Guide To Getting Kids Out Of The Family Bed

    Parent's Guide To Getting Kids Out Of The Family Bed

    Includes CD. This professional edition includes both the Instant Help book and a companion CD that offers the complete book and printable worksheets for your clients. Many parents have a difficult time getting their children out of the family bed. This workbook presents a 21 day program for parents to move their children back into their own bedrooms and to end the wanderings of ambulatory sleepers. The workbook has separate sections for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, and older children who are sleeping in their parents bed due to special circumstances (e.g. divorce, fears, death in the family, etc.). No More Tears; No More Arguments; Just a Good Night's Sleep for You and Your Family.

  • Paper Bag Princess (board book)

    Paper Bag Princess (board book)

    The New York Times called it one "of the best children's books ever written," and it has appeared countless times on best books lists across North America.While retaining the original storyline with all its humor and panache, a revised text for 2- to 4-year-olds makes this version appropriate for preschoolers. The sturdy board-book format is perfect for little hands.

  • Papagayo: The Mischief Maker

    Papagayo: The Mischief Maker

    The mischievous parrot Papagayo spends his days playing in the jungle and disturbing the sleeping night creatures with his raucous cries. But when the ferocious moon-dog begins to devour the moon, only Papagayo knows how to save it. The night creatures learn that he’s a good friend to have--even if he is a bit NOISY.

  • Pacifiers Are Not Forever Board Book

    Pacifiers Are Not Forever Board Book

    For many young children, pacifier weaning is a major milestone. This board book offers warm, comforting words and pictures to ease the transition and make it a positive experience for kids and grown-ups alike. The focus is on minimizing stress and drama, dealing with feelings of loss and frustration, finding fun things to do without a pacifier, and finally being pacifier-free. Includes helpful tips for parents.

  • Organic Chemistry for Babies

    Organic Chemistry for Babies

    Written by an expert, Organic Chemistry for Babies is a colorfully simple introduction to the structure of organic, carbon-containing compounds and materials. Gift your special little one the opportunity to learn with this perfect science baby gift and help them be one step ahead of pre-med students! With a tongue-in-cheek approach that adults will love, this installment of the Baby University baby board book series is the perfect way to introduce STEM concepts for babies and toddlers. After all, it's never too early to become an organic chemist! Ages 0-3

  • Once Upon a Northern Night

    Once Upon a Northern Night

    In this exquisite lullaby, the beauty and wonder of a northern winter night unfold, with images of a soft snowfall, the wild animals that appear in the garden, the twinkling stars, the gentle rhythm of the northern lights and the etchings of frost on the window pane. Once Upon a Northern Night has received starred reviews from Kirkus, Publishers Weekly and School Library Journal.

  • On The News

    On The News

    Our First Talk About Tragedy In age-appropriate language and tone, Dr. Roberts explains what tragedy is, the feelings it may create and how to manage those feelings. She also emphasizes the good that can come out of tragedy, looking at how people help one another in caring, compassionate and heroic ways. The book's question-and-answer format will help parents have a meaningful conversation about these difficult topics with their children and equip parents to better handle questions that arise when children are exposed to the news.

  • On The Go Time

    On The Go Time

    With On-the-Go Time, shopping and errands really can mean fewer hassles and more fun for everyone! Toddlers learn simple tools and encouragement to keep moving, cope with the changing scenes, and be super helpers in the car, at the store or library, and on the road. What do they do when they're on-the-go? Listen, follow along, and even lend a hand. If they're disappointed or overstimulated along the way, they can take deep breaths to calm down. Who says running errands with toddlers has to be stressful? Part of the award-winning Toddler Tools series.

  • On Our Nature Walk

    On Our Nature Walk

    Our First Talk About Our Impact On The Environment The World Around Us series introduces children to complex cultural, social and environmental issues they may encounter outside their homes, in an accessible way. Sidebars offer further reading for older children or care providers who have bigger questions. For younger children just starting to make these observations, the simple question-and-answer format of the main text will provide a foundation of knowledge on the subject matter.

  • Ollie Outside

    Ollie Outside

    Ollie has a big imagination and big plans for summer. But no one in his family wants to go outside and play. Dad is sending emails, Mom is watching TV, Ollie's siblings are playing video games and texting; even Gram and Gramps are too busy downloading photos. Too much screen time! How can Ollie get his family to shut off their gadgets and play together?

  • Old Turtle and the Broken Truth

    Old Turtle and the Broken Truth

    In this profoundly moving fable, the earth and all its creatures are suffering, for the people will not share their truth, which gives them happiness and power, with those who are different from them. Then one brave Little Girl seeks the wisdom of the ancient Old Turtle, who sees that the people's truth is not a whole truth, but broken.

  • Ojibway Animals Board Book

    Ojibway Animals Board Book

    Learn about the importance of animals in Ojibway culture in this beautifully illustrated board book. Each page features a stunning illustration and text by Ojibway artist, Jason Adair. Parents will appreciate the author's excerpt on the back discussing how shape and form relate to Ojibway art. Soy based ink and water based protective coating. Made from paper sourced from sustainable forests.

  • Not Fair, Won't Share

    Not Fair, Won't Share

    Ages 4 and up Written especially for children between the ages of 4 and 8, "Not Fair Won't Share" presents a typical classroom dilemma when Nora won't take turns with other children in the school's Space Station. Everyone including the teacher, Miss Clover, gets mad! Then they all take a deep breath, spend some time in other quiet pursuits safely, calm down, say "I'm sorry!" and learn to try having fun while sharing fairly. Pictures at the book's end allow children to tell stories about the process of learning to share. Additional notes to adults about how to use the book with children provide other learning games and discussion ideas. The spunky, colorful illustrations make the story's impact vivid and positive for children. Additional recommended titles in this series by the same authors includes "But Why Can't I?", "I'm Not Happy", and "Who Feels Scared?".

  • Noses Are Not for Picking Board Book

    Noses Are Not for Picking Board Book

    This board book for toddlers and preschoolers is the answer to the age-old question "How can I get my child not to pick, especially not in public?" With her trademark humor and kid-friendly support, the author helps guide little ones toward healthier habits, like using a tissue and washing their hands. Catchy words help children remember what to do; vibrant illustrations bring the words to life. Throughout, the positive message shines through: noses are for breathing, sniffing, smelling . . . but not for picking!

  • No Matter What

    No Matter What

    "I'm grim and grumpy," says Small to Large, "and I don't think you love me at all." But nothing could be further from the truth--and Large knows just how to reassure Small in this warm and tender story about a child's biggest worry and the unconditional love a parent can give. Children everywhere will find comfort in this irresistible tale, available for the first time as a board book.

  • Never Trumpet with a Crumpet

    Never Trumpet with a Crumpet

    "Sit up straight. Don't slump. Don't slouch. Lay your napkin on your pouch." Amy Gibson's playful, rhyming text offers etiquette advice to zoo animals who scrupulously try, then marvelously fail, to mind their manners at the queen's tea party (much to the queen's dismay and the young prince's delight). Meanwhile, Jenn Harney's illustrations contrast humorously with the rules spelled out in the narrative: the animals lick their paws, gobble their food, swing from the chandelier, and trumpet while nibbling on a crumpet, in scenes that grow increasingly chaotic as they build to an uproarious finale. This original, ingenious book is unique in its wild sense of wit and its sly, subtle lesson on proper behavior

  • Never Touch a Dinosaur

    Never Touch a Dinosaur

    Touch and Feel Board Book What does it feel like to touch a dinosaur? Well, there's only one way to fins out! Read along with the hilarious rhymes and explore wacky silicone touches in this weird and wonderful book for newborns +

  • My Promise (Board Book)

    My Promise (Board Book)

    A stunning board book that shows little ones they will be loved unconditionally and empowers parents and caregivers to raise well-rounded, resilient individuals. With a simple message, Dr. Roberts aims to strengthen the parent-child bond and support families in becoming effective problem solvers. Each stanza in this beautifully illustrated board book presents a key parenting element/piece: start early, stay current, build resilience, nurture relationships, reduce stigma and prejudice, learn smart boundaries and offer unconditional love. These elements come from Dr. Roberts's 7-Point Parental Compass, which was developed to help families face the complex issues of our modern world.

  • My Friend Is Sad

    My Friend Is Sad

    In My Friend is Sad, elephant Gerald is down in the dumps. Piggie is determined to cheer him up by dressing as a cowboy, a clown, and even a robot! But what does it take to make a sad elephant happy? The answer will make even pessimistic elephants smile. Ages 3-5

  • My Body Belongs To Me

    My Body Belongs To Me

    A Book About Body Safety Without being taught about body boundaries, a child may be too young to understand when abuse is happening - or that it's wrong. This gentle, straightforward book offers a tool parents, teachers and counselors can use to help children feel, be, and stay safe. The rhyming story and simple, friendly illustrations provide a way to sensitively share and discuss the topic, guiding young children to understand that their private parts belong to them alone. The overriding message of My Body Belongs To Me is that if someone touches your private parts, tell your mom, your dad, your teacher or another safe adult.


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