Ethan's Animal Alphabet is a wonderful little picture book perfect for children from one to five years old. This book will not only introduce you to different animals from around the world, but it will also help children learn the alphabet while laughing at the playful pictures. The animals in the book were drawn by a young man with autism and brought to life by the book's author, thus where the title Ethan's Animal Alphabet comes from.
A string of comically stylized animals greet each other in masterfully rhyming couplets—an owl’s “hoo” is answered by a cow’s “moo”; a crow’s “caw” is returned with a donkey’s “hee-haw”—all leading up to the “hi!” and “good-bye!” of a human toddler and his mom! The first in a brand-new board book series on animal (and human) first words by award-winning author and illustrator Ethan Long.
"A monstrously effective lid-dropper....Being all smiles, and more likely to elicit snorts of amusement than screams of terror, the monstrous marchers crawling, oozing, slithering, or strolling into and out of view with each page turn have the intended soporific effect." - Kirkus Reviews When Ethan can't sleep, he doesn't count sheep &– he says his ABCs. But in monster-loving Ethan's alphabet, A is for Arms, B is for Belly, C is for Claws, and D is for Drool! Kids will love pointing out the alphabetical attributes on the silly monsters that parade across Ethan's room &– like earlobes, noses, spikes, and wings &– and discovering where all of those monsters are headed. By the time Ethan gets to Y, he's Yawning. And by Z, kids will be ready to sleep as Ethan does, surrounded by the tails, tentacles, and drool sticking out from under his bed. ZZzzzzz. D is for Drool is a monstrously magnificent ABC book that offers a new way to fall asleep. With the perfect balance of giggles and shivers, it is a captivating companion to the award-winning I Need My Monster series.
This easy-to-read picture book introduces Horse and Buggy, two hilarious new characters from Theodor Seuss Geisel Medalist Ethan Long! Horse and Buggy are best friends, but they don’t always see eye to eye. When Buggy sees Horse dancing, he asks, "What are you doing?" "I am dancing," Horse replies. "I am the best dancer. I have the best dances!" "You are not dancing. You are just moving around." Can Horse convince the reluctant Buggy to lighten up and join in? YES! In this side-splitting story about friendship, Horse and Buggy learn that doing something together makes it twice as fun. The award-winning I Like to Read® series focuses on guided reading levels A through G, based upon Fountas and Pinnell standards. Acclaimed author-illustrators--including winners of Caldecott, Theodor Seuss Geisel, and Coretta Scott King honors—create original, high quality illustrations that support comprehension of simple text and are fun for kids to read with parents, teachers, or on their own! Level E stories feature a distinct beginning, middle, and end, with kid-friendly illustrations offering clues for more challenging sentences. Varied punctuation and simple contractions may be included. Level E books are suitable for early first graders. When Level E is mastered, follow up with Level F. A Junior Library Guild selection! A Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year
A to Z Animal Poetry invites children to learn their ABCs with adorable animal poems, memorable animal characters and colorful illustrations. With touching themes of self-reliance, it is the perfect book to share or read over-and-over. A to Z Animal Poetry uses humor, rhyming, and repetition to teach ABCs. Animal Poetry also lets young readers know that "Whatever you're faced with, you can handle. Whatever your fear, you can conquer as long as long as you believe in yourself."
ABC Death is a hilarious, educational picture book for folks of all ages. Written by Shane Hawley with intricate cartoon illustrations by Joel Erkkinen, ABC Death takes you on a journey through the alphabet of animals that can kill you, especially if you make poor life choices. From vengeful dolphins to toxic newts, you'll never see the alphabet the same way again. Full of fun, grisly facts for the inquisitive child and wry humor for all readers, ABC Death is a macabre treat for children and adults alike.
"Brian and Rosi Amador perform the story with energy and a smile, giving distinct voices to each character and presenting the Spanish-language words (nicely defined in the text and in an accompanying glossary) with brío. Light original music with a Mexican flavor dances in the background. A delightful production." -School Library Journal
Animals, Birds and the Alphabets are learning tools for children and anyone learning English as a second language. This book is full of colorful illustrations and animals and birds from A to Z. This is a great book for building vocabulary and learning the English alphabet. This book will captivate the mind of the young as well as adults who are just learning to read. This book will become a child's best friend and favorite bedtime story. No home or library should be without this book.
Big Cat likes to nap—but his family has other ideas in this Guided Reading Level A story, simple enough for young readers to understand on their own, now available in a smaller 6x9 size! A pair of rowdy siblings wake their furry friend up to play, and proceed to carry him around the house—no matter how the cat feels about it. They love Big Cat, and it's clear Big Cat loves them, too. . . . even if he doesn't love flying or playing dress-up. His cartoonishly exagerrated expressions are sure to charm. With five words or less per page, this story is simple enough to be the first book a child reads on their own—and funny enough to become a favorite. Geisel Medalist Ethan Long's illustrations of the big-bellied feline and his enthusiastic human pals bring Big Cat's adventures to life. Big Cat can be fun—and reading can be fun, too! The award-winning I Like to Read® series focuses on guided reading levels A through G, based upon Fountas and Pinnell standards. Acclaimed author-illustrators--including winners of Caldecott, Theodor Seuss Geisel, and Coretta Scott King honors—create original, high quality illustrations that support comprehension of simple text and are fun for kids to read with parents, teachers, or on their own! Level A books, suitable for early kindergarten, are ideal first books for kids to read on their own. One short sentence repeats on every page with one word change per spread. Simple plots are heavily supported by the detailed illustrations. When Level A is mastered, follow up with Level B.
The latest title in DK's charming new alphabet series looks at the friendly yak and some yak-related words that begin with the letter "y." Take a first look at the mighty yak in this special nonfiction picture ebook for babies and toddlers. Part of DK's illustrated animal alphabet series that makes a wonderful first gift, Y is for Yak is quirky and fun, and perfect for holding the attention of little ones. It has friendly, read-aloud text and delightful illustrations by Jean Claude. Young animal lovers will be smiling in no time as they point to the exciting yak pictures, learn some interesting words that begin with the letter "y," and discover cool things about these shaggy, long-horned creatures. Learn that yaks live high up on mountains; that they're kept as farm animals producing yak milk, yak meat, and yak yarn; that young yaks are called calves; and finally say yippee and yay for the really useful, hardworking yak! Filled with simple, playful facts, Y is for Yak provides lots to talk about and lots to look at for curious, animal loving babies and toddlers everywhere.
