Pictureback(R) Books
It’s time for Nicky to visit the doctor, and thanks to Richard Scarry’s beloved Busytown characters, this checkup is an exciting adventure of discovery. From seeing how tall he is and having his eyesight checked, to listening to a heartbeat and getting a shot, Nicky—and other young children—will have their minds put at ease when they see that a trip to the doctor is nothing to be afraid of. Includes twenty stickers!
Did you know that the largest sculptures in the world are the presidents’ heads on Mount Rushmore? Featuring bright, bold pictures illustrating national pastimes, monuments, and moments in history, this patriotic Pictureback is a great way to introduce kids to our National Anthem. Lyrics to “The Star-Spangled Banner” are on each page, as well as fun and informational sidebars about America.
A classic alphabet book by P. D. Eastman joins Are You My Mother? and Go, Dog. Go! in Dr. Seuss’s Bright & Early Book series. This easy-to-read romp through the alphabet by P. D. Eastman—author-illustrator of Are You My Mother? and Go, Dog. Go!— is now available in Dr. Seuss’s classic Bright & Early Book series! From “an elephant on eggs” to “a zebra with a zither,” the perfect wordplay encourages beginning readers to pair words that start with the same letter in funny ways! Including a handy alphabet running down the side of each page, so that kids can keep track of which letter they’re on, this is an ideal addition to any family library and a great choice for back-to-school! Bright and Early Books are perfect for beginning beginner readers! Launched by Dr. Seuss in 1968 with The Foot Book , Bright and Early Books use fewer and easier words than Beginner Books. Readers just starting to recognize words and sound out letters will love these short books with colorful illustrations.
Allow Phoebe Dunn's beloved photographic picture book The Little Duck to waddle its way into your toddler's heart! Featuring full-color photographs, this story of a little duck growing up will waddle its way into the hearts of emerging readers everywhere.
Illus. in full color. Wild and domestic animals that preschoolers will want to see.
Celebrate the history, cultures, and traditions of over 12 Native American peoples! This classic, easy-to-read picture book is the perfect introduction to the first Americans, including the Seminole, Iroquois, Sioux, Hopi, and many more.
Full-color photographs. "Delectable photographs illuminate this appealing story of a little girl and a lamb."-- Child Study Assn.
Illus. in full color. "Roosters, cows, goats, and turkeys are among the 14 creatures included in this colorful book."-- Instructor.
Join Richard Scarry's beloved Postman Pig for a day of discovery and adventure! With deliveries to the police station, the doctor's office, the library, and many more, young readers will see how those in their communities go about the day. This timeless story is, indeed, a very special delivery. Includes one sheet of stickers!
Give the gift of one of the most beloved holiday stories of all-time, the Nutcracker! Featuring glorious illustrations by Caldecott Honor-winner, Diane Goode, this beautiful and adventurous classic tale will dance its way into your family's holiday traditions for years to come.
Random House is happy to be reissuing Judy and Phoebe Dunn's The Little Pig. With 32 pages of full-color photographs, The Little Pig follows one spunky little pig's life on a farm--from birth to blue ribbon at the local pet show!
Here's a perfect way to say "I love you"--on Valentine's Day or any day! Grover discovers that playing Cupid is no easy task when he comes to the aid of a prince and princess who are separated by a cruel twist of fate--plus a very high brick wall! In this adorable fairy tale send-up, the two lovers fling Grover back and forth over the wall, sending ever more elaborate tokens of their affection. In the end, love prevails, and Grover, quite literally, delivers the goods.
A little raccoon sneaks away from his sleeping family to search for food alone for the first time. Entertaining photographs accompany brief text, detailing the many snacks (and troubles!) that the raccoon finds. Children will love exploring with the little raccoon!
Apples are my favorite snack– all juicy, red, and round. I love how every tasty bite comes with a crunchy sound. Sparse rhyming text details a child’s impressions of a trip to go apple-picking, from the morning flapjacks to the last juicy bite of apple.
Elmo, Zoe, Big Bird, and Grover are excited about their very first sleep-out. But when they hear a noise in the trees and see a large shadow on the tent wall, the sleep-out starts to get a little spooky. In the end, all of the strange noises and shadows can be explained, and the friends say good night after a midnight snack of cookies and milk from Grover’s mom — who is close by in the house the whole time.
When Elmo makes friends with a blue monster named Angela, the two of them learn a lot through visits to each other’s homes. They learn that they and their families have stereotyped ideas–and prejudices–about red and blue monsters. Everyone is surprised to learn that blue monsters eat the same foods as red monsters and that reds enjoy the same games and TV programs as blues. Angela discovers Elmo has really nice friends of every color. The message in this story is handled with subtlety and humor.
Polar Bear hates the cold. But when he sets out on his own to look for warm weather, he realizes that home -- even in the Artic -- has it's own kind of warmth.
It’s not easy being Batman. Terry McGinnis dons the Batsuit to fight crime by night, but he still has to be at school in the morning. When Terry gets in trouble for falling asleep in class, his mom grounds him. Now who will watch over the streets of Gotham City?
Five-year-old teammates Megan, Regan, and Camron love soccer! Join them on the field and off for their first exciting season–from the banner day when they get their uniforms; through the practices, drills, and games that build skills and teamwork; to the medal ceremony that caps the season. These enthusiastic young athletes demonstrate that anyone who plays is a winner!
It’s springtime, and everyone’s at the ballpark! Join a team of exuberant seven-year-olds on and off the field as they get their uniforms; practice throwing, catching, and batting; learn to work as a team; and even play in a game. These good sports demonstrate that anyone who plays is a winner and they will have readers of all ages cheering!
The sun rises over southern Africa and wakes up a family of giraffes. Whether the giraffe family is munching on acacia leaves or having an all-too-close encounter with a lion, kids will love following them through their day. Written in a fun, snappy style, this shaped Pictureback is a perfect pick for the littlest adventurers and animal lovers.
Kids will have a ball taking a ride with Big Mike as he goes through a day in the life of a typical police officer. Whether it’s helping to find someone lost in the woods or tracking down a stolen ham, Big Mike makes it clear that police officers work hard to help people and keep them safe.
A sea otter mom teaches her baby to crack open a crab. Meerkat moms send up a dust cloud to hide their babies from a hawk. This simple, sweet, nonfiction Pictureback is full of fun facts about animal babies and their moms. A great Mother’s Day gift, this will be a favorite read-aloud with preschoolers and their moms the whole year through!
Sleigh bells jingle, Church bells chime. Ho, ho, ho! It’s Christmas time! Stunning cut-paper art and a humorous text about the joys of Christmas from the bestselling author-and-illustrator team of Trick or Treat, It’s Halloween!
Winter is for snowflakes. It’s the season I love best. When I wake up to falling snow, I hurry to get dressed. In simple, lyrical text, a boy expresses his love of winter activities, from bundling up in his winter garb to sledding with his little sister to warming up with a cup of noodle soup.
Children ages 3 to 7 will love to celebrate Easter with this full-color storybook based on the classic Peter Cottontail Claymation TV special from 1971.
And she’s off! Big Cindy is a school bus driver with a whole lot of energy and enthusiasm, which is perfect, since every day is a busy day on Cindy’s bus. Join this spunky lady from her just-before-dawn ride to the bus yard where she performs her daily inspection of the bus, to picking up children on her bus route, to going on a fun-filled school trip to the apple orchard. Along the way, discover the special features of a school bus as well as the important safety tips that every school bus rider should know.
Dinosaurs! follows the evolution of these spectacular creatures from their earliest beginnings as little fellows who had to evade attacks from giant croc relatives to today’s living dinosaurs.
There’s a new horse on the farm! He was just born yesterday, but he already weighs 100 pounds and can stand all by himself. Kids will love following this little colt through his first two years of life in this very young nonfiction Pictureback that’s simple and fun enough to be read as a story. Young horse enthusiasts will especially appreciate the horse vocabulary and care information.
Does Nickelodeon's SpongeBob SquarePants have the best father in Bikini Bottom? Boys and girls ages 3 to 7 will find out in this full-color storybook featuring over 30 stickers.
A super-simple introduction to prehistoric animals, from the first weird and wonderful life forms on Earth to the earliest Ice Age humans–and much, much more.
JOIN SUPERMAN, BATMAN, THE FLASH, and all the DC SUPER FRIENDS as they battle an evil robot and use teamwork to save the day! This deluxe Pictureback features two action-packed stories, plus four pages of punchout characters and backgrounds for kids to create their very own DC SUPER FRIENDS adventures!
Nickelodeon's SpongeBob SquarePants laces up his skates and takes to the ice for some super-silly hockey action in this full-color Pictureback that's sure to score with boys and girls ages 3 to 7.
The Riddler has everyone in Gotham City scratching their heads over his latest puzzle. Luckily, Batman, Superman, and the rest of the Super Friends can see right through this conniving criminal’s caper. Young superhero fans will love this easy-to-read Pictureback featuring everyone’s favorite heroes, the Super Friends!
Were Dinosaurs good parents? Were newly hatched dinos left to fend for themselves, like baby turtles? Or were they protected until they were fully grown, like baby eagles? Citing specific examples from the fossil record and making comparisons with living animals, renowned paleontologist Robert T. Bakker explains to young readers how we know that allosaurus babies didn’t have to hunt for themselves; how giant titanosaurs nested in crowded rookeries (and must have walked very carefully!); how Psittacosaurus was a dinosaur babysitter—and numerous other fossil finds, all of which indicate that yes, dinosaurs were good parents. A world-class pairing of dinosaur science and illustration for just $3.99!
Boys ages 3 to 7 will love the two DC Super Friends stories in this deluxe Pictureback. First uncover the cool secrets of Batman's Batmobile, Superman's Space Sled, and all the other fantastic vehicles the Super Friends use to bring in the bad guys. Then follow the action when the Joker steals the Batmobile and leads the Super Friends on a wild ride through Gotham City!
In Barbie's latest holiday direct-to-DVD movie, Barbie and her sisters learn the true meaning of Christmas. Girls will love this exciting new full-color storybook with punch-out ornaments based on Barbie(TM): A Perfect Christmas!
Children ages 3 to 7 will love this deluxe storybook with over 4 sheets of stickers featuring two stories where Barbie can be a zoo vet and a cheerleader.
Join Superman, Batman, Green Lantern, and the rest of the DC Super Friends as they take on the sinister Scarecrow in this spooky tale for boys ages 3-7! A fun masquerade ball turns into a haunt of horrors when the Super Friends find themselves fighting tooth and nail with witches, werewolves, and vampires!
Join Maryoku Yummy as she searches for a little wish that has lost its way. This full-color pictureback includes yum-tastic stickers and a fun story for kids to gobble up.
Boys 3-7 will feel like they are part of the cosmic action as Batman, Superman, and the Green Lantern take on an unstoppable monster from outer space that's wreaking havoc in Metropolis! But not everything is as it seems with this alien, and only Green Lantern has the power to save the Earth.
Barbie and her sisters celebrate Easter with a fabulous Easter parade! Featuring over 50 glitter stickers, girls 3-7 will love to find this eggstra-special,full-color 8 x 8 storybook in their Easter basket!
This full-color 8 x 8 storybook is based on Barbie's fall 2012 direct-to-DVD movie. Plus girls 3-7 will love that over 30 stickers are included.
At only 17.5 inches tall, Thumbelina holds the record for being the world's smallest horse. But what she lacks in size, she makes up for in heart. Each year, Thumbelina tours the country bringing laughter and inspiration to sick and needy children—and teaching everyone she encounters that even the smallest creatures can accomplish great things. Boys and girls ages 3-7 will enjoy learning all about Thumbelina in this storybook featuring full-color photos and more than 30 stickers.
It's no trick: Fans of the hit PBS Kids television show The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That! are in for a treat this Halloween with this book featuring two holiday stories. In Trick-or-Treat! , the Cat and kids visit with a spider monkey, a coconut crab, and a fruit bat to see some amazing tricks and to sample some exotic healthy treats. And in Aye-Aye! , when Sally and Nick need help making scary Halloween masks, the Cat knows just what to do. He takes them to visit an aye-aye—a creepy-looking creature whose frightening looks are perfectly adapted for his environment. All in all, this is a Halloween treat sure to make parents, kids—and dentists—smile!
Boys 3-7 will feel like they are part of the action as Batman races to the top of a skyscraper filled with the Joker's fiendish booby traps to save the Super Friends!
It's two DC Super Friends full-color Christmas storybooks in one--plus over 50 action-packed stickers! On one side, Batman, Superman, and the Super Friends save Christmas from that criminal clown, the Joker. Flip the book over for an action-packed story featuring Superman and the Flash as they race to the North Pole at super-speed!
Girls 3-7 will love this full-color storybook based on the latest Barbie movie.
Join Barbie and her sisters for a spook-tacular Halloween in this all-new storybook that features glow-in-the-dark pages and glow-in-the-dark stickers.
Girls ages 3–7 will love this full-color storybook based on the latest Barbie Sisters movie, releasing in fall 2013 on DVD and Blu-ray.