“DiCamillo effortlessly slips back into the comfortable rhythms of Mercy’s world, infusing every chapter with subdued wit, warmth, and heart.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review)
Yippie-i-oh! Saddle up for the first in a spin-off series starring favorite characters from Kate DiCamillo’s New York Timesbest-selling Mercy Watson books. Leroy Ninker has a hat, a lasso, and boots. What he doesn’t have is a horse—until he meets Maybelline, that is, and then it’s love at first sight. Join Leroy, Maybelline, and everyone’s favorite porcine wonder, Mercy, for some hilarious and heartfelt horsing around on Deckawoo Drive.
What will it take for a cynical older sister to realize she’s a born accordion player — with music in her heart?
Eugenia Lincoln is a practical person with no time for gee-gaws, whoop-de-whoops, or frivolity. When an unexpected package containing an accordion arrives at her house, she is determined to have nothing to do with it. But her plans to sell the accordion, destroy the accordion, and give the accordion away all end in frustration. How can Eugenia stop being tormented by this troublesome package? Might she discover that a bit of unforeseen frivolity could be surprisingly . . . joyous?
The flowers are about 200 miles that way. Is that far? Yes. Can I take a plane? No. Then I'll never make it!!! This playful parody of butterfly migration-delivered with hilarity and heart-pays loving homage to every child's struggle to spread their wings and gain confidence and independence.
Make way for another laugh-out-loud adventure in the Very Impatient Caterpillar series! Perfect for fans of Mo Willems" Pigeon series. How did YOU collect SO MUCH POLLEN???
I have sticky hairs EVERYWHERE!
Oh! I'm not sticky enough.
It's okay. You don't need to collect as much pollen as a bee. Just be a butterfly.
Right. You're saying I need to be STICKIER.
This hilarious installment in Ross Burach"s Very Impatient Caterpillar series playfully encourages readers to love who they are, while also illuminating the importance of pollinators to our ecosystem.
This laugh-out-loud story playfully encourages readers to embrace their own uniqueness while also presenting the steps of pollination.
I have sticky hairs EVERYWHERE!
Oh! I'm not sticky enough.
It's okay. You don't need to collect as much pollen as a bee. Just be a butterfly.
Right. You're saying I need to be STICKIER.
This hilarious installment in Ross Burach"s Very Impatient Caterpillar series playfully encourages readers to love who they are, while also illuminating the importance of pollinators to our ecosystem.
Este encantador libro te enseña a dibujar 75 mega monstruos irresistiblemente adorables, peculiares y mágicos, con tutoriales fáciles de seguir diseñados para todas las edades y niveles de habilidad, que convierten a los poderosos kaiju en encantadores personajes. Desde espíritus dulcemente espeluznantes hasta traviesas criaturas pequeñas, cada criatura tiene una personalidad única.
It’s a snow day today—and Maisy and friends are going outside!
One day Maisy wakes up to a wonderful surprise: it’s snowing! After putting on her coat, scarf, and gloves, she heads outdoors, where everything looks beautiful covered in snow. In the park, Eddie and Cyril are catching snowflakes, while Charley and Tallulah throw snowballs. Maisy joins in the fun, building a snowman and sledding down a hill. Yippee! When it gets too cold, the whole crew returns inside for hot cocoa and a snuggle. Warm and inviting, this quintessential winter story captures the joys of a snowy day spent with friends.
So begins the story of Helen Lester, author of Tacky the Penguin and many other popular books for children. By sharing her struggles as a child and later as a successful author, she demonstrates that hurdles are part of the process. She even gives writing tips, such as keeping a "fizzle box." Helen Lester uses her unique ability to laugh at her mistakes to create both a guide for young writers and an amusing personal story of the disappointments and triumphs of a writer's life.
Whether driving over land or sailing across the sea, Maisy takes her friends all over the place in two shaped board books.
It’s a beautiful, sunny day, and Maisy knows just how to spend it — at the beach with her friends! Maisy arrives with her bus to pick up her pals. Cyril has food for the picnic, and Tallulah brings her pink float. After Charley and Eddie squeeze on board, it won’t be long at all until they’re at the seaside!
What is it like to get your first pet? Little Black Cat becomes Maisy’s new companion in apurr-fect First Experiences story.
Penguin’s cat has had kittens, and they’re all so small! Maisy wants to take one home, but which should she choose? One is playful, one is bold, one is soft — but then a little black kitten climbs right onto Maisy’s lap and starts to purr. . . . Maisy is eager to learn how to care for her new pet, from chores like changing its water and cleaning its litter to games like dangling a string or shining a light beam around on the floor for it to chase. Little fans with new pets in the offing will find themselves well prepared with the obliging Maisy leading the way.
At Soccer School, every lesson revolves around one thing: soccer!
Coaches (and authors) Alex Bellos and Ben Lyttleton cleverly use the lens of soccer to immerse kids in math, geography, biology, and more. Loaded with awesome true stories and science, the first book in the Soccer School series is illustrated throughout with cartoons that will have young soccer fans laughing out loud. Quizzes at the end of each chapter keep readers on their toes as they learn some truly weird trivia, like the hidden meaning behind a team’s uniform colors, how you might play soccer on Mars, or even the most opportune time for players to go to the bathroom. Entertaining and informative, this book is sure to score a goal with soccer fanatics everywhere (when they’re not on the field, of course).
This winning nonfiction series explains the world via soccer trivia, facts, and fun.
This third book in the Soccer School series poses many intriguing questions for soccer fans: What color are Cristiano Ronaldo’s pajamas? How many bones are there in the human foot? And why is that dodo alive and kicking? With funny cartoons and multiple-choice quizzes, this is the perfect way for young fans to learn how to score with their head. Coaches Alex Bellos and Ben Lyttleton kick off another season of Soccer School in this book packed with awesome true stories, real science, and fascinating facts. At this school, everything is about soccer!
50 Spanish and English flash cards from The World of Eric Carle. Fun and engaging way to learn first Spanish and English words: Featuring familiar characters and classic images from the books of bestselling author Eric Carle, this flash card set offers a creative introduction to essential first words in Spanish and English!
* Includes 50 double-sided cards - one side features an illustration and the word in English, the other is the same illustration with the word in Spanish * Portable pack of cards is perfect for learning at home, in the classroom, or on the go * An engaging way to learn basic Spanish and English vocabulary through vibrant illustrations of familiar characters
Young fans of The World of Eric Carle will love learning vocabulary words with Spanish-English Flash Cards. Double-sided flash cards are a fun and engaging way to learn first Spanish and English words.
* Early bi-lingual language cards for kids ages 3-5 * Great for preschool and kindergarten students
* The World of Eric Carle (TM) promotes the joys of playful learning, with The Very Hungry Caterpillar (TM) as its centerpiece. The brand has touched the lives of children around the world for three generations through Carle's timeless stories and vibrant artwork. One of Eric Carle's books is bought every 30 seconds, adding to the 130 million books sold worldwide.
Pigs don't swim, or so it's said. But on one of the hottest days of the summer, the pig on Neligan's farm sits by the pond feeling envious of the ducks and the geese floating in the cool water. Finally, when she can endure the heat no longer—splash!—this sweltering pig takes a dive, throwing the entire farm into an uproar. It isn't long, however, before the refreshing idea catches on, and the pig finds that she's got company! This spirited tale with its exuberant illustrations is sure to be a hit with all those young and old who ever wanted to take the plunge.
La primera amiga de todos los niños! This classic Maisy toddler title is available in a dual Spanish-English edition.
Young children are invited to meet Maisy’s favorite animals, check out her wardrobe, see what’s on her menu, and peek at what she has in her toy box — all through vibrant, toddler-friendly illustrations by Lucy Cousins identified in both Spanish and English.
¡Abre el libro y descubre un secreto mágico que te hará reír y divertirte con tus amigos!
¡Shhh! No le digas a nadie, porque se enoja. Pero Wizz está de regreso en este nuevo libro. Lee esta hilarante historia y descubre qué nueva desventura lo aguarda.
Owl is ready for bed. But as soon as he settles in, he hears a strange noise. He’ll never get to sleep unless he can figure out what’s going on! He looks everywhere-in his cupboard, underneath the floorboards-even in his walls. But while he’s busy tearing his house apart, he doesn’t notice one tiny, squeaky, mouse-shaped detail...Will Owl ever get a good night’s sleep?
Big Fun for little learners! With 96 pages engaging, age appropriate activities, the SMART TO SCHOOL takes the "work" out of "workbook" and keeps leaning fun!
SMART TO SCHOOL A fun variety of activities specially designed to help young children learn to write, count, think logically and develop observation skills. The bright and clear illustrations make each activity easy to understand, inviting young children to delve into them and learn with ease. Task-specific learning objectives are listed at the top of every page. As a bonus a wipe-clean page is included, encouraging children to practice again and again.
Valentía Orlando es un pulpo mimo que tiene la cualidad de tomar la forma de otros animales. Un día, sus primos, los pulpos cabezudos, son hostigados por un grupo de peces depredadores. Orlando, con su valentía, tendrá la misión de enfrentarlos. Cada cuento tiene una canción, la cual podrás encontrar en las distintas plataformas musicales de streaming. Busca su canción como "Orlando el pulpo".
Hey, Waldo fans! Sharpen your eyes and your wits, because Waldo is taking you on a whole new star-studded adventure. That’s right, you’re going to Hollywood! Follow Waldo—if you can find him—through a cast of thousands on the bustling streets of the great movie classics. Is he there in the chorus line of that musical in production, or up on the ramparts of that epic war film? Or is our elusive, bespectacled hero right in the middle of the swashbuckling escapades of the Three Musketeers? Waldo and all his lost objects are harder to find than ever in this hilarious new challenge for eager Waldo-hunters everywhere!
From Horton the Elephant—who taught us that “a person’s a person, no matter how small”—comes this sweet, small hardcover book of simple, unrhymed observations about the qualities of kindness. Illustrated with full-color art by Dr. Seuss from the books Horton Hears a Who!, Horton Hatches the Egg, and the story “Horton and the Kwuggerbug,” it’s great for thanking and inspiring people of all ages. Children, parents, grandparents, neighbors, teachers, caregivers, coworkers—you can give one to anyone and everyone who is kind!
The wolf loves to eat more than anything in the world and one day he has a terrible craving for chicken stew. He spots a chicken who seems just right, but then he thinks how much more stew there will be if he fattens her up before dining himself. So he goes home and begins to cook all kinds of scrumptious food for the chicken to eat. A big surprise is in store for the wolf when he finally visits Mrs. Chicken to collect his meal.
In the fourth book of the My Weird School Series, second-grader A.J. and his friends learn all about art from a teacher who wears a dress made of pot holders and doesn't believe in throwing anything away.
Acurrúcate con tus canciones infantiles favoritas y adéntrate en los mundos mágicos de tus personajes de cuento más queridos. Este tesoro de cuentos bellamente ilustrado reúne el talento de ilustradores de todo el mundo con cuentos y rimas muy queridos que disfrutarán tanto los niños como los adultos. Encuentra nuevos cuentos y aventuras para llenar tu imaginación cada noche con este favorito de la familia a la hora de dormir. ¡Dulces sueños!
Los cuentos cortos o las rimas permiten a los adultos ajustar cuántos cuentos y cuánto tiempo dedicar a la lectura cada día. Varios cuentos para la lectura nocturna pueden leerse juntos o individualmente para una lectura rápida de 5 minutos.
Establezca un vínculo con su hijo a través de la hora del cuento en familia y refuerce el amor por los libros y la lectura. Los bebés, los niños pequeños y los lectores principiantes disfrutarán de este libro de cuentos y crearán recuerdos entrañables con sus seres queridos.
Incluye cuentos y rimas clásicos: La princesa y el guisante, Aladino, Caperucita Roja, Pulgarcita y más.
Las magníficas ilustraciones y los cuentos bellamente escritos te harán sonreír de oreja a oreja.
Los niños y las niñas pueden coleccionar todos los títulos de la colección Cottage Door Press 365 Treasury Book.