As his affectionate parents nourish and protect him, a plucky young puffin impatiently waits--but not without some reservations--for the day when he is "strong enough and tall enough and brave enough" to leave his nest on the rocky cliff-face and waddle off to the sea.

Using whimsical art and rhyming verse, the author helps even the youngest child understand that Thanksgiving is really about showing gratitude for all the blessings in our lives.

Older sister Rachel tells the story of her relationship with Alicia, her younger sister who is very different and very special because she has Down syndrome.

Who wears a red cloak? Who meets three bears? Who has a wicked stepmother? Who climbs a giant beanstalk? Who has a fairy godmother? Read the clues, touch the special finishes--feel Little Red Riding Hood's fuzzy red cloak, look in Snow White's mirror, and touch Cinderella's sparkly ball gown--and lift the flaps to reveal the characters hidden on each page. Young readers won't be able to resist joining in the fun! Distributed by Syndetic Solutions, Inc.

Who has long floppy ears? Who catches rats and mice? Who has great big teeth? Who wags her tail? Who has a long trunk? Read the clues, touch the special finishes--feel the rabbit's fluffy tail, the lion's long golden fur, and the elephant's thick skin--and lift the flaps to reveal the characters hidden on each page. Young readers won't be able to resist joining in the fun! Distributed by Syndetic Solutions, Inc.

Not everyone can be a dog. Some must be people, cats, birds, or even skunks. But Trixie is very, very lucky. She gets to be a dog. And dogs are loyal and brave and true-- and very appreciative of the charms of a dog's life.

Illustrations of famous Egyptian antiquities include textured sections for children to feel. Additional details about the items and locations are included at the end of the book.

Reproductions of famous works of art include textured sections for children to feel. Descriptions of the works and information about the artists are included at the end of the book.

A young girl recalls the stories she has been told about the members of her family and wonders what kind of person she will become.

"Who is on the biggest square? How many circles are there? How many sides does a rectangle have?" Youngsters are sure to love learning about shapes with the cutest, friendliest dinosaur family ever. Full color. Distributed by Syndetic Solutions, Inc.

Carter's bug characters return in a fun winter story with pop-ups.

Waldo sets out on another incredible adventure and takes his sketchpad with him to draw some of the wonderful things he sees, including soldiers on parade, clowns, messages in bottles, and more.

In this hands-on adventure, eebee and playmates celebrate the fact that every baby learns through play and interaction. On each page, curious toddlers join eebee by exploring big ideas and concepts, including up and down through a game of baby bowling; one, more, and many by playfully ripping a piece of paper to create bright confetti; on and off with a flashlight; wet and dry with a rubber duckie and a towel; and open and closed with this very book.

eebee and fellow baby explorers are on the go in this action-packed adventure for the toddler set. Standing, stepping, sliding, climbing, crawling, and clambering through the universe of their own home, on blocks and over shaggy pillows.

Dinosaur red, dinosaur blue, dinosaur yellow . . . and purple, too! As they chomp bones, munch leaves, jump in the air, and leave bright paw prints everywhere, Stickland's delightful dinos offer a humorous and fun introduction to colors. Full color. Distributed by Syndetic Solutions, Inc.

A child's quiet night is transformed into a birthday celebration full of beloved fairy-tale characters.

With the strength of an Iguanodon and the speed of a Utah Raptor, lasso-tossing, Pleiosaurus-riding Rocky is legendary. There isn't a dinosaur in the land that would think of giving Rocky a lick of trouble. That is, until he meets T. Rex, the rip-roarinest, snip-snortinest, flame-breathinest reptilian ever to stomp the earth.

Presents a linked collection of brief rhymes featuring owls and pigs.

In this novel twist on "The Night Before Christmas," Mama Mouse must search through the house to find holiday decorations and treats for her baby mice on Christmas morning. Follow Mama as she gathers her supplies from cake, presents, a tree, and more--all rendered in bright, vibrant pop-ups. Each of the five pop-ups features a special translucent element and sparkly foil, making these pages shine like wrapped presents under the tree. The cover features foil as well. Distributed by Syndetic Solutions, Inc.

The brief text introduces young children to some familiar Christmas traditions.

Rhyming text describes a dog grooming establishment on picture day and the uproar some curious kittens cause when they try to explore.

The Duchess of Whimsy has absolutely no interest in the Earl of Norm until he makes a sandwich that causes her to look at him in an entirely different way.

Parka-clad friends Nanook and Pryce and their dog Yukon encounter many different types of ocean life and adventure on an unexpected voyage.

Jeremy sets out to discover all of the different "people" that make him who he is, including brother, son, writer, and runner.

As their baby sleeps, the parents wish for their child the many characteristics found in animals, such as being gentle as a lamb, having the sight of a hawk, and the peacefulness of a snowy dove.

A picture book that follows a pair of shoes from a shoe store through various happy owners to their final resting place.

Lola's friend Lotta has a special new coat, and Lola really wants to borrow it.

When two sisters go fishing in a magic pond, they find a winged blue bog baby and take it home with them.

A father and his two sons spend a perfect day sledding together.

Includes instructions for choosing and caring for a pet dinosaur.

Best friends Agatha May Walker and Eulalie Scruggs, who live on opposite sides of busy Rushmore Boulevard, inspire their neighbors to come together and make their street a much more pleasant place.

With his signature breathtaking art, Rocco creates a modern parable, inspired by an ancient Chinese tea ceremony, full of adventure, heart, humor, and a gentle message about the importance of focus and finding joy in simple tasks. Full color. Distributed by Syndetic Solutions, Inc.

Tigluk and his grandmother paddle out into the Arctic Ocean where they find a young polar bear whose mother has died because of the changes brought about by the warming climate, and they bring the cub back to their town so they can teach it how to survive in a changing world.

Enamored of history, young Imogene Tripp tries to save her town's historical society from being demolished in order to build a shoelace factory. Includes notes about historical figures quoted in the story.

Rhyming text asks the reader if certain unusual--and unpleasant--creatures live nearby.

Help children cope with range of emotionsfollowing a parents cancer diagnosisUnfortunately, many young children today are dealingwith their parents diagnoses and battles with lifethreateningillnesses. In My Rainbow Bridge, a young childis dealing with his moms diagnosis and treatment ofcancer. He experiences a range of emotionsscared, sad, jealous, feeling fine, denial, angerthat togetherform a rainbow of hope through this critical time.This fully illustrated board book (concluding with aclever pop-up rainbow) can be a useful tool for parents, teachers, and counselors who deal with childrenages 4-8. It will help children realize that they are notalone and that other people have felt the same thingsthey are feeling.This book can open up channels of communicationbetween parents and their children, giving children notonly understanding, but also assurance that they canshare their feelings. Distributed by Syndetic Solutions, Inc.

It's Halloween, and Max and Ruby are going trick-or-treating. Max wants to carry his candy, but Ruby says no and carries it for him. Will Max ever get his own treats--or will he have to trick Ruby? Full color. Distributed by Syndetic Solutions, Inc.

Continually thwarted in their efforts to escape bedtime and continue playing, a young elephant and three kittens finally find a "perfect late night bedtime-free hideout."

A clumsy but helpful elephant makes a big impression when he accepts an invitation from the penguins to visit Icetown.

When the elevator in a building in the 1950s is modernized, a young resident misses the operator.

Alice likes the teddy bears she receives for her birthday from each of her grandmothers, but soon the bears are fighting for her attention.

While impatiently waiting for the birth of a new baby brother or sister, Rose imagines the things they will do together and how her life will change.

From sledding to ice skating, there's no end to the fun as Penguin and his friends enjoy playing outside on a snowy day.

Many different types of wildlife live in and around a tree that is their home, from chipmunks and woodpeckers to ants and spiders.

A little bear has grown too big for his cubby-hole and needs to find a new one for the winter.

As Thanksgiving Day approaches, Turkey nervously makes a series of costumes, disguising himself as other farm animals in hopes that he can avoid being served as Thanksgiving dinner.

Third-grader Sharonda and her mother help volunteers from their church to build the house that will be their very own.

Baby bunny siblings Max and Ruby put toys and puzzles away before going to bed.

Baby bunny Max chooses an outfit for playing in the snow.

This is the story of Suzy Sue and the fateful day when she went Achoo! the truth is she sneezes but doesn't cover her mouth, which sends her animal friends into a frenzy. It's time to teach Suzy Sue some manners. Have they thought of everything?

What kind of animal has a porcupine's spines and a crocodile's teeth; a flamingo's neck and a toucan's beak; a chameleon's tail and a rooster's feet? Has such a strange thing ever been seen? Fun and unique--like the fabulous beast it conjures up--"Call Me Gorgeous!" celebrates diversity and the beautiful differences between all creatures. Its spectacular collage illustrations and humorous text will have kids laughing and guessing all the way through. Distributed by Syndetic Solutions, Inc.

The world has not always loved dragons, but dragons have always loved the world. They love the simple beauty of nature's fleeting flowers, the armor left behind by knights who come to slay but end up playing with them. They love the birds with whom they share the skies, and they love books that entrance them. Often cast as villains associated with destruction, in this enchanting picture book dragons are depicted as great spirits and protectors of the natural world, ancient beings in touch with the beauty and rhythms of the earth. Collage art of dragons compiled from the things they love fill every page of this book, which is sure to spark young imaginations. Distributed by Syndetic Solutions, Inc.

Cameron hates the sweater that his grandmother knit for his birthday, until she visits and tells him the special meaning behind its design.

Mario and his younger sister make tacos out of mud and other things they find in their Nana's backyard.