This book introduces the ABCs and develops early language skills using images of animals that every kid should know. Vibrant colors and images are designed to attract the attention of babies and toddlers. This book will help children identify all of their ABCs before preschool. Read more
-Perfect for babies and toddlers. -Touch and feel luxurious textures and fabrics help to develop sensory awareness. -Beautiful pictures of familiar and not-so-familar animals. -Features fun rhyming text that parents and children will enjoy reading together. Read more
Big Book of WHO is a book your young sports fans will return to again and again! Batter up! Baseball is a game of legends. From diamond greats such as Babe Ruth and Willie Mays to Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani, this newly revised and updated edition of The Big Book of WHO Baseball is a collection of the 101 baseball stars every fan needs to know, past and present. Featuring the latest MLB photography and the most current information about baseball's best players, this Sports Illustrated Kids reference book for young sports fans is written in a fun and easy-to-navigate question and answer format. Player profiles, facts, and stats are organized into five comprehensive categories: Champions, Super Sluggers, Prime Pitchers, Cool Characters, and Record Breakers. Completely redesigned to match the modern look of Sports Illustrated Kids , this fun collection of questions and answers will have kids stumping their friends and adult sports fans with their expert knowledge of baseball's brightest stars. Read more
The #1 global bestselling Captain Underpants series returns! Based on the first sensational chapter book, it's a reimagined adventure perfectly paired with all-new manga artwork. Captain Underpants: The First Epic Manga is written and adapted by Dav Pilkey, illustrated by manga artist Motojiro, and totally reinvented for a new generation of readers. Tra-la-laaa! Following the story arc of the first original chapter book, Captain Underpants: The First Epic Manga is reenvisioned as an engaging graphic novel reading in Western style (left to right). With dynamic manga artwork by Japanese artist Motojiro, all-new Flip-O-Ramas, and much more, it will captivate existing fans, capture new readers, and appeal to comics, manga, and anime aficionados alike! Combining humor and action with empowerment and empathy, Captain Underpants: The First Epic Manga features the amazing adventures of best friends George Beard and Harold Hutchins and their waistband warrior superhero creation, Captain Underpants! He's faster than a speeding waistband, more powerful than boxer shorts, and able to leap tall buildings without getting a wedgie. Night and day, Captain Underpants fights for truth, justice, and all that is pre-shrunk and cottony! The Captain Underpants series, which was launched over 25 years ago, was instrumental in creating the illustrated children's chapter book category that's still popular today. For additional awesome, action-packed, inspiring escapades filled with creativity and imagination, read Dav Pilkey's Dog Man , Cat Kid Comic Club , Super Diaper Baby (now in full color), and Dragon series. And be sure to check out the two critically acclaimed major motion pictures, Dog Man and Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie ! Read more
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom —the rollicking, rhyming alphabet book beloved by generations—is now available in a spiral-bound read-aloud edition designed for classrooms, libraries, daycares, and story time at home! A told B , and B told C , “I’ll meet you at the top of the coconut tree.” In this cheerful ABC book for toddlers, the letters of the alphabet race up the coconut tree in a bright, bouncy chant—until the tree can’t hold them all and they come tumbling down in a chicka chicka BOOM! BOOM! What happens next? Little readers will love finding out! This Storytime Together edition is inspired by the Japanese kamishibai storytelling tradition. It features sturdy cardstock pages, lay-flat spiral binding, and an innovative design that folds so the illustrations face the audience while the text faces the reader—perfect for circle time, classroom read-alouds, and shared storytelling. With bold, high-contrast art from Caldecott Honor–winning illustrator Lois Ehlert and joyful rhyming text by Bill Martin Jr. and John Archambault, Chicka Chicka Boom Boom is a read-aloud classic that introduces letter recognition, phonics, and the alphabet in a fun, memorable way. Also available in Storytime Together editions: Click, Clack, Moo —The cows have a typewriter and they’re not afraid to use it! This award-winning barnyard classic is a hilarious read-aloud about negotiation and standing up for yourself. Big Bug —A clever concept book that plays with perspective and size, ideal for engaging young minds in early visual learning, language, and scale. Read more
A collection of five Step into Reading leveled readers—all featuring the silly adventures of Stitch from Disney Lilo & Stitch ! This Disney Stitch Step into Reading collection features five Step 2 leveled reader stories in one book: Go Stitch, Go! , Stitch Goes to School , Stitch-or-Treat , Spring Fever , and The Dog Show . This is the perfect gift for Disney Stitch fans and children ages 4 to 6. Step 2 readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. They are for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help. Read more
An extra-fancy unicorn story that comes with over 30 stickers to keep kids engaged and entertained! Along with such favorites as How to Catch a Unicorn , Fancy Nancy and the Quest for the Unicorn is a proven winner for unicorn fans looking for interactive fun. Nancy and Bree are unicorn experts. (That’s a fancy way of saying they know almost everything about them.) When they decide to go on an epic quest to find a unicorn, Freddy and JoJo want to play too. Together, they follow trails of glitter—but after searching high and low, Freddy and JoJo complain that they are all quested out! The big sisters won’t quit, and take a guess at what they discover… Read more
It's bedtime in the Star Wars galaxy, and Darth Vader's parenting skills are tested anew in this delightful follow-up to the breakout New York Times bestsellers Darth Vader™ and Son and Vader's™ Little Princess . In this Episode, the Sith Lord must soothe his rambunctious twins, Luke and Leia—who are not ready to sleep and who insist on a story. As Vader reads, the book looks in on favorite creatures, droids, and characters, such as Yoda, R2-D2, Han Solo, Chewbacca, Darth Maul, Admiral Ackbar, Boba Fett, and many others as they tuck in, yawn, and settle down to dream. As ever, Jeffrey Brown's charming illustrations and humor glow throughout, playing on children's book conventions to enchant adults and kids alike. © and TM Lucasfilm Ltd. Used Under Authorization Read more
It's back to school for Steve! Will his first day of first grade be ruined by the new kid? A hilarious Step 2 reader about self-confidence and friendship! Steve is so excited to start first grade with all his buddies from kindergarten! But then a new kid joins the class, and, boy, is she impressive! Hannah is from Alaska, and she's really cool. Even her show-and-tell is way more exciting than Steve's. But exaggerating to make himself seem cooler just lands Steve in the principal's office. Will he get into worse trouble, or can he maybe make a new friend? This book is a perfect follow-up to How to Start Kindergarten and a great choice for any kid getting ready to go back to school. Emergent readers will see themselves in this very relatable series. And when they're ready, they can read about the zany antics of Steve and his older brother, Will, in How Not to Start Third Grade , How Not to Babysit Your Brother , and How Not to Run for Class President (Step 3 books). Step 2 readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. They are perfect for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help. Read more
Let Scholastic Bookshelf be your guide through the whole range of your child's experiences-laugh with them, learn with them, read with them! Eight classic, best-selling titles are available now! "She grazes on grass, and she likes to say, 'Moo!' I don't think that is what a llama would do." In this favorite, whimsical rhyming story, riddles help Lloyd the baby llama guess what kind of animal everyone's mama really is. But it's his friend Lyn the llama that finally leads Lloyd to the answer he most longs to hear. Is your mama a llama? "An enchanting animal guessing game."-School Library Journal Read more
Let's Play Baseball! Introduce your little one to the great sport of baseball in this lively, interactive Lift-a-Flap board book. Learn all about basic game rules, team uniforms, safety equipment, practice drills, and good sportsmanship. Babies and toddlers will love exploring every playful scene filled with animal friends and tons of baseball fun. Thick, durable board pages and easy-to-lift chunky flaps are perfectly sized for little hands and fingers to turn and read along during storytime. Count the number of bases and practice words such as pitcher, catcher, and batter. This sweet lift-a-flap board is a perfect first book! It is sure to be a home run with every little fan! Game On! Welcome to the world little one! Come explore Let's Play Baseball board book filled with surprises. Sturdy, thick board pages and durable flaps are designed to withstand traditional wear and tear for curious little infants and toddlers Bright, cheerful illustrations and rhyming text in these sensory lift-a-flap books for little kids to keep them entertained and engaged Interactive elements encourage sensory exploration and help support the development of fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination in developing children Perfect gift for little baseball lovers - a great addition to your toddler's sports collection! Read more
NATIONAL BESTSELLER • CALDECOTT MEDAL WINNER • The cherished classic, available in a beautifully crafted package to celebrate 75 years! Perfect for fans of the Mallards and their adorable duckling clan, this beloved tale now comes with bonus material for a truly unforgettable gift! “One of the merriest picture books ever.”— The New York Times Mrs. Mallard was sure that the pond in the Boston Public Gardens would be a perfect place for her and her eight ducklings to live. But when the busy streets of Boston become too risky for her and her family to navigate, the local police step in to make sure Mrs. Mallard and her ducklings—Jack, Kack, Lack, Mack, Nack, Ouack, Pack, and Quack—make it to their new home safely. A beautiful portrayal of one duck family’s devotion and perseverance, this picture book is a wonderful representation of how families overcome hard times together and a compassionate reminder to trust in the goodness of humanity. This beloved classic has been reimagined in the 75th-anniversary edition to include a full-color map of Boston, fancifully illustrated by Caldecott winner Paul Zelinsky, and comes complete with a CD-audio recording for a truly immersive experience. Read more
