My Little Book of Trucks and Things That Go


Book Description

Little truck fans will love this classic, Priddy photographic book full of bright pictures of colorful trucks and other things that go. My Little Book of Trucks and Things That Go is a sturdy board book that will help young children develop their vocabulary as they learn to associate words and pictures. Each spread has bright photographs of different types of vehicles—from construction, emergency, and farm vehicles to trains, planes, and cars. There are interesting questions spark children's interest, and the stepped pages with colored edges make it easy to turn the pages.




First 100 Trucks


Book Description

Your little one will love to discover the incredible trucks and things that go inside this bright board book. There are 100 different truck photographs to look at and talk about, and 100 truck names to read and learn, too. The pages are made from tough board for hours of fun reading, and the cover is softly padded for little hands to hold.




Richard Scarry's Cars and Trucks and Things That Go


Book Description

It's time to start your engines in this Richard Scarry classic all about vehicles! Buckle-up for a fun-filled day of planes, trains, automobiles . . . and even a pickle truck! Featuring hundreds of clearly labeled vehicles, this is the perfect book for little vehicle fans from the one and only Richard Scarry.




My Big Truck Book


Book Description

Teaches small children the names of different trucks.




My Little Book of Animals


Book Description

With bright pictures and simple labels, My Little Book of Animals will make a fabulous addition to your child's early learning library. This classic, Priddy title is a step up from a first words book and will help your toddler to develop their vocabulary and strengthen their language skills. With colorful photographs of animals your child will recognize, labeled simply and clearly, there is plenty for toddlers to explore in this engaging board book. The rainbow-colored, stepped edges make it easy for little hands to turn the page and encourages toddlers to discover each section. Also available: My Little Book of Words.




Richard Scarry's Cars and Trucks and Things That Go


Book Description

Celebrate 50 years of planes, trains, and pickle cars with this anniversary edition of the beloved classic, complete with never-before-seen sketches! Richard Scarry's Cars and Trucks and Things That Go celebrates 50 years in 2024! This humorous hardcover storybook introduces readers to a wide variety of wild and wacky Busytown vehicles. Plus, children can search each spread for friendly little Goldbug! This anniversary edition is the perfect gift for Richard Scarry fans—it features a removeable Cars and Trucks poster and never-before-seen original sketches!




A to Zoo


Book Description

Whether used for thematic story times, program and curriculum planning, readers' advisory, or collection development, this updated edition of the well-known companion makes finding the right picture books for your library a breeze. Generations of savvy librarians and educators have relied on this detailed subject guide to children's picture books for all aspects of children's services, and this new edition does not disappoint. Covering more than 18,000 books published through 2017, it empowers users to identify current and classic titles on topics ranging from apples to zebras. Organized simply, with a subject guide that categorizes subjects by theme and topic and subject headings arranged alphabetically, this reference applies more than 1,200 intuitive (as opposed to formal catalog) subject terms to children's picture books, making it both a comprehensive and user-friendly resource that is accessible to parents and teachers as well as librarians. It can be used to identify titles to fill in gaps in library collections, to find books on particular topics for young readers, to help teachers locate titles to support lessons, or to design thematic programs and story times. Title and illustrator indexes, in addition to a bibliographic guide arranged alphabetically by author name, further extend access to titles.




Monsters Under the Bed and Other Childhood Fears


Book Description

A step-by-step manual designed to help parents cope with children's fears; Monsters Under the Bed and Other Childhood Fears discusses common fears, how to respond to childhood anxieties, and other ways to deal with frightened children. “With the culture getting scarier and parents getting busier, there is a growing need to help parents understand and cope with childhood fears. This thoughtful and practical work fulfills that need extraordinarily well.”—Stan and Jan Berenstain, authors of The Berenstain Bears children's book series This book is about how to respond to your child's fears. Most children experience fears of the dark, strangers, unidentified noises, and numerous other things for a short time and then they pass. By supporting your child and filling in the gaps in her knowledge, you can minimize most of the normal childhood fears many children experience. By preparing your child in advance for the new situations she must meet, you may be able to avoid new fears.—From the Introduction Praise for Monsters Under the Bed “The authors of Monsters Under the Bed have created a great resource for parents to help their children. The fun parti s that some of the basic wisdom in this book may also apply when the occasional wayward monster slips under an adult bed.”—Sheryl Leach, president of The Lyons Group, creator of Barney “Fears often annoy, disturb, and sometimes even prevent a child from enjoying childhood. At no time are fears a laughing matter. This book offers parents a variety of clever suggestions on how to help their child 'slay' the ubiquitous monsters that lurk under the bed, in the hall, and outside the window. Today's concerned but busy parents will appreciate the straightforward yet family-oriented language of this book.”—Ted Ayllon, Ph.D., professor of psychology and special education, Georgia State University; author, with Mori Freed, of Stopping Baby's Colic




Reading with Babies, Toddlers and Twos


Book Description

It's never too early—or too late—to start sharing books with your baby! Reading is one of the first activities you can enjoy with your child, and Reading with Babies, Toddlers, and Twos gets you started. Instill a love for reading early by answering questions such as: Which books will a newborn baby enjoy? ?What do you buy after you've read Goodnight Moon? ?Are eBooks and apps appropriate for young children? Can I make up a story to tell my child? What are the best collections of fairy tales, fables, and other classic stories? A parenting resource to help with early learning and literacy, Straub, Dell'Antonia, and Payne use their decades of experience as parents, book reviewers, and children's librarians to bring you the very best in children's books, so you'll never run out of ideas for reading with your baby. "An accessible and enjoyable guide...this book is a 'go-to' resource."—Traci Lester, executive director, Reach Out and Read of Greater New York




Vern Yip's Design Wise


Book Description

Have you ever wondered exactly how high to hang your artwork? How about the light fixture over your dining table? Do you know how to ideally size a rug for any room, or the best way to arrange your furniture? Trusted designer Vern Yip answers these questions, and more, by revealing the right formulas and measurements that can make any room feel just "right." And once you know these key design principles, you're free to confidently create a home that uniquely celebrates your needs and style. Vern shares his favorite insider tips, and opens his doors to show how he's made them work in his own beloved homes. Vern Yip's Design Wise provides both the inspiration and the clear, essential guidelines you need to create a home that perfectly reflects you.