Sam and Dave Dig a Hole (Irma S and James H Black Award for Excellence in Children's Literature (Awards))
Sam and Dave Dig a Hole (Irma S and James H Black Award for Excellence in Children's Literature (Awards))
"A Caldecott Honor picture book, Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen's Sam & Dave Dig a Hole is packed with visual humor and a hunt for "something spectacular." Kids will find all sorts of treasure in these pages." - Seira Wilson, Amazon EditorA 2015 Caldecott Honor BookWith perfect pacing, the multi-award-winning, New York Times best-selling team of Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen dig down for a deadpan tale full of visual humor.Sam and Dave are on a mission. A mission to find something spectacular. So they dig a hole. And they keep digging. And they find . . . nothing. Yet the day turns out to be pretty spectacular after all. Attentive readers will be rewarded with a rare treasure in this witty story of looking for the extraordinary — and finding it in a manner you’d never expect.
- ASIN: 0763662291
- ISBN: 0763662291
- Brand: Candlewick Press MA
- Manufacturer: Candlewick
Potty (Leslie Patricelli board books)
Potty (Leslie Patricelli board books)
A new toddler title charts a crucial achievement. There comes a point in a toddler’s life when going in one’s diaper is only one possible option, and the question must be raised: "Should I go in my potty?"With pitch-perfect humor and pacing, Leslie Patricelli follows the inner dialogue (sure to have little ones shouting responses) and hilarious actions of everyone’s favorite Baby, winding up with an over-the-top look of surprise and delight that will have both parents and offspring laughing out loud--"I did it!"
- ASIN: 0763644765
- ISBN: 0763644765
- Brand: Candlewick Press MA
- Manufacturer: Candlewick
Encyclopedia Prehistorica Dinosaurs : The Definitive Pop-Up
Encyclopedia Prehistorica Dinosaurs : The Definitive Pop-Up
From renowned pop-up masters Robert Sabuda and Matthew Reinhart comes an awe-inspiring tribute to the world's most beloved extinct animals and their 180-million-year reign on our planet.Open this book and a massive T. REX springs out, flashing a startling jawful of jagged teeth. Turn the next spread and a ravishing raptor unfurls and appears to fly off the edge of the page. Inside the amazing ENCYCLOPEDIA PREHISTORICA: DINOSAURS are "shield bearers" in full-body armor, creatures with frilly headgear, and weighty, long-necked giants. There are even amusing tidbits on the history of paleontology itself — like a pop-up version of a Victorian New Year's dinner in the belly of a dinosaur model, or a pair of scientists locked in a literal tug-of-war over bones.Full of fascinating facts and lighthearted good humor, this breathtaking book includes fascinating, up-to-the-minute information about popular dinosaurs as well as many lesser-known varieties. With each of six spreads featuring one spectacular, large pop-up as well as booklets of smaller pop-ups and text, ENCYCLOPEDIA PREHISTORICA: DINOSAURS is a magnificent display of paper engineering and creativity — an astonishing book that will be read, admired, and treasured forever.
- UPC: 732483002287
- ASIN: 0763622281
- ISBN: 0763622281
- Brand: Candlewick Press MA
- Manufacturer: Candlewick
Guess How Much I Love You
Guess How Much I Love You
"Guess How Much I Love You is a modern classic filled with warmth and tenderness about the boundless love a parent has for their child, now in a format that's just right for little hands to hold. " - Seira Wilson, Amazon Editor How much will the youngest readers love this board book edition? Now with a refreshed cover in a format perfect for little hands."Guess how much I love you," says Little Nutbrown Hare. Little Nutbrown Hare shows his daddy how much he loves him: as wide as he can reach and as far as he can hop. But Big Nutbrown Hare, who can reach farther and hop higher, loves him back just as much. Well then, Little Nutbrown Hare loves him right up to the moon, but that's just halfway to Big Nutbrown Hare's love for him.
- UPC: 081787966031
- ASIN: 0763642649
- ISBN: 0763642649
- Brand: KIDS PREFERRED
- Manufacturer: Candlewick Press
It's So Amazing!: A Book about Eggs, Sperm, Birth, Babies, and Families (The Family Library)
It's So Amazing!: A Book about Eggs, Sperm, Birth, Babies, and Families (The Family Library)
“An outstanding book. . . . Meets the needs of those in-between or curious kids who are not ready, developmentally or emotionally, for It’s Perfectly Normal.” —Booklist (starred review)How does a baby begin? What makes a baby male or female? How is a baby born? Children have plenty of questions about reproduction and babies—and about sex and sexuality, too. It’s So Amazing! provides the answers—with fun, accurate, comic-book-style artwork and a clear, lively text that reflects the interests of children age seven and up in how things work, while giving them a healthy understanding of their bodies. Created by the author and illustrator of It’s Perfectly Normal, this forthright and funny book has been newly updated for its fifteenth anniversary.
- ASIN: 0763668745
- ISBN: 0763668745
- Brand: Candlewick Press MA
- Manufacturer: Candlewick
Because of Winn-Dixie
Because of Winn-Dixie
A classic tale by Newbery Medalist Kate DiCamillo, America's beloved storyteller.One summer’s day, ten-year-old India Opal Buloni goes down to the local supermarket for some groceries – and comes home with a dog. But Winn-Dixie is no ordinary dog. It’s because of Winn-Dixie that Opal begins to make friends. And it’s because of Winn-Dixie that she finally dares to ask her father about her mother, who left when Opal was three. In fact, as Opal admits, just about everything that happens that summer is because of Winn-Dixie. Featuring a new cover illustration by E. B. Lewis.
- ASIN: 0763680869
- ISBN: 0763680869
- Brand: CANDLEWICK PRESS
- Manufacturer: Candlewick
Monsterology: The Complete Book of Monstrous Beasts
Monsterology: The Complete Book of Monstrous Beasts
A second major volume by the esteemed Dr. Drake — a lavish exploration of fantastical beasts, from yetis to unicorns.Do krakens really lurk below the ocean waves? Do griffins command the air above? In a fascinating new discovery sure to rival the ground-breaking DRAGONOLOGY, the intrepid Dr. Ernest Drake turns his inquisitive gaze from dragons to other so-called mythical creatures. Included are:* a removable letter from Dr. Drake* multiple foldouts, flaps, and pull-outs* textured "samples," including sea serpent skin and a feather from a winged horse* sundry booklets — including riddles to tell a sphinx* a cabinet of curiosities containing yeti fur, a hippogriff feather, and moreFor anyone who has ever wondered whether legendary beasts still wander among us, this lush look at an astounding array of creatures offers everything a true believer would want to know.
- ASIN: 0763639400
- ISBN: 0763639400
- Brand: Candlewick Press MA
- Manufacturer: Candlewick
Dragonology: The Complete Book of Dragons (Ologies)
Dragonology: The Complete Book of Dragons (Ologies)
For true believers only, a lavishly illustrated reproduction of a legendary volume by the world’s most distinguished dragonologist. Don’t let it fall into the wrong hands!Do you believe in dragons? Now, for the first time, the long-lost research of renowned nineteenth century dragonologist Dr. Ernest Drake is presented in all its eccentric glory, happily bridging the gap between dragon legend and fact. The meticulous Dr. Drake assigns Latin names to various dragon species, ruminates on why dragons are able to speak, speculates on how they could fly, and explains the true purpose of their notorious hoarding habits. Here are just a few of DRAGONOLOGY'S fascinating features: — Novelty item on every spread, including tactile samples of dragon wings, dragon scales, and dragon skin — Booklet of dragon riddles (indispensable to the burgeoning dragonologist) — Sealed envelope containing a powerful dragon-calling spell — Embossed faux leather cover with silver foil, encrusted with three dragon gemsIn his afterword, Dr. Drake reveals that one of the crucial goals of dragonologists is to preserve the magnificent creatures of their study wherever possible - a goal this tongue-in-cheek volume most affectionately achieves. An incomparable gift for secret dragonologists everywhere!
- ASIN: 0763623296
- ISBN: 0763623296
- Brand: Candlewick Press
- Manufacturer: Candlewick
Maisy Goes to Preschool: A Maisy First Experiences Book
Maisy Goes to Preschool: A Maisy First Experiences Book
Going to preschool is a lot more fun with a friend like Maisy to show you the ropes!Preschool for Maisy means a day filled with friends and things to do, from the time she hangs her coat on a special peg to the time she says good-bye. There’s painting and snack time, stories and nap time (and a bathroom break in between). Soon everyone’s ready to haul out the instruments and make some noise, then head outside for a turn at the sandbox or slide. In a bright, full-size storybook full of familiar scenes, this child-friendly look at a day in the life of a preschooler is one that newcomers and seasoned pros alike will be happy to share.
- ASIN: 0763650862
- ISBN: 0763650862
- Brand: Brand: Candlewick Press
- Manufacturer: Candlewick
Emily Windsnap: Six Swishy Tails of Land and Sea
Emily Windsnap: Six Swishy Tails of Land and Sea
Dive into all six of Emily Windsnap’s magical adventures with this enchanting boxed set.Half-mermaid, half-human, and all magic, Emily Windsnap has had middle-grade readers under her spell for more than a decade. All six of her shimmering underwater adventures are now available in one beautiful collection of paperbacks with a bonus twelve-page friendship booklet for readers to share with their BFFs. Includes books 1 through 6, in paperback:The Tail of Emily WindsnapEmily Windsnap and the Monster from the DeepEmily Windsnap and the Castle in the MistEmily Windsnap and the Siren’s SecretEmily Windsnap and the Land of the Midnight SunEmily Windsnap and the Ship of Lost SoulsBonus! Best Friends with Emily Windsnap booklet
- ASIN: 0763692239
- ISBN: 0763692239
- Brand: Candlewick Press MA
- Manufacturer: Candlewick