Picture Books
A hilarious and surprising tale of a child's bargaining with the Tooth Fairy.
A delightful book about this remarkable state. There are plenty of alphabet books, but when you read about Paul Bunyan and his blue ox Babe you know you are in Minnesota. These characters are from just one entry in M is for Minnesota, a beautiful children’s book that will both entertain and delight readers of all ages. Author Dori Hillestad Butler has hand-picked the best of the state, from the northern tip (N is for Northwest Angle, the northern-most point in the lower 48 states) to the great Mississippi River. Illustrator Janice Lee Porter portrays the subject of each letter in original paintings, bringing facts and stories to life. From the blazing Hinckley fire to the serenity of a loon on a lake at sunset, Porter’s renderings are filled with rich colors and innovative perspectives. Her style is both thoughtful and charming, appealing to children and adults alike. Not only enjoyable to read, M is for Minnesota is enlightening as well. You’ll learn about places like Minnesota’s Iron Range, famous for producing high-quality iron ore, and people like “Lucky” Charles Lindbergh, who grew up in Little Falls. Entries feature animals, including timber wolves and eagles, that call Minnesota home, and events such as the first successful open-heart surgery, performed at the University of Minnesota. This book is a loving tribute to Minnesota. Residents past and present, tourists, educators, and book lovers will relish the opportunity to discover the history, stories, and natural beauty of the Gopher State. ISBN 0-8166-3041-0 Cloth/jacket $16.95 32 pages 27 full-color illustrations 10 x 8 September Translation inquiries: University of Minnesota Press
Delightful illustrations show the everyday experiences of kids all over the Badger State. Children can count cows with Courtney, discover the Dells with David, and make maple syrup with Megan as they discover the wonder and magic of day-to-day life in Wisconsin. In this charming alphabet book, which includes a collection of fun facts, children can learn the ABC's of Wisconsin, and adults will enjoy sharing the experience with them.
A popular career choice for most five year olds, firefighting conjures images of pump trucks, sirens, and ladders. This informative and fun ABC journey gives a bit of firefighting history with B is for bucket brigade and moves into the 21st century with T is for thermal imaging camera. The colorful illustrations sport a spotted Dalmatian hidden on every page.
Illustrated entries for each letter of the alphabet present information about the history, geography, natural resources, and important sights of Indiana.
Elizabeth's mom is having a baby, and the whole family is involved. Elizabeth learns all about the baby's development, and she traces his growth, month by month. She learns how the baby got inside Mom, too.
Illustrated entries for each letter of the alphabet present information about the history, geography, natural resources, and important sights of Wisconsin and include the manual alphabet sign used in the Uniteds States.
Potty Training is simple with Zack's Potty . These folded books are portable and laminated. Open the Zack package and you'll find a 3-dimensional doll that can actually sit on a potty just like a child. Inside is a charming story that gently teaches children to use the potty while acknowledging that accidents will happen. Zack wears a backpack that contains a potty chart just like the one found in the book, complete with reusable stickers, and a parent guide with frequently asked questions about the potty training process. Take the stress out of potty training with Zack's Potty .
Ryan loves to go fishing with his grandfather every Saturday, but after his grandfather has a stroke and cannot walk or feed himself, Ryan is scared and confused and wishes things could go back to normal.
If you ask a group of five-year-olds what they want to be when they grow up, one of the first responses you get is "a policeman." This exciting picture book goes through the ABCs of policing for young children, including A is for academy and D is for detective.
In this latest book in the Geisel Honor award-winning series, our intrepid human-and-dog detective duo have another mystery to solve: how did Raj’s cat escape from a locked house? King and Kayla have a new case and a new friend. King LOVES new friends. They’re his favorite! Raj needs our beloved detectives to help him find his cat. Blue was in the house when Raj left for school but now he’s gone. Blue didn’t come for dinner or breakfast. (King can’t imagine missing a meal.) Blue never goes outside and he never had the chance to escape. Where did he go? When Raj describes Blue, he sounds very familiar. Could Blue be Cat with No Name?