This Step 1 Step into Reading title is about a Baby Panda who is on a mission to find the perfect type of kiss! Baby Panda's parents offer “A soft kiss? A sweet kiss? A sticky bamboo treat kiss” but after everything, his perfect kiss might've been in front of him the whole time... From one of the most recognizable names in the easy-to-read field, this sweet Step 1 features big type and easy words for children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading. A rhyming text with a bouncy rhythm and adorable illustrations paired with picture clues help children decode the story.
From bestselling author Kate McMullan, a sweet rhyming bedtime story celebrating mothers’ love It's bedtime in the jungle, but baby panda, elephant, orangutan, and leopard are nowhere to be found. Their mamas set out to look for their wayward little ones, calling them to bed with a soft lullaby. But look! The baby animals are crawling, creeping, hiding, and giggling, playfully staying just one step ahead of their loving mamas. Kate McMullan's lilting rhymes pair perfectly with Tao Nyeu's rich illustrations, creating a dreamy picture book that is a perfect new baby or mother’s day gift.
Join Stella Isabella Harden and her puppy Buster in this lyrical read-aloud and heartwarming story about the first day of kindergarten. Stella Isabella Harden contemplating kindergarten declared she didn't have to go... because her puppy told her so. School is about to begin, and Stella Isabella Harden decides that kindergarten just isn't for her. Instead, she decides to spend the day learning from her puppy named Buster. Together these two adventurers plan a day full of playtime, teatime, nap time, and story time. After every "lesson," Stella gets the best reward: a kiss from her best friend and favorite puppy. But will she change her mind about kindergarten before the first day of school? Join Stella and Buster in this lyrical read-aloud and heartwarming story about growing up. 2017 Mom's Choice Awards, Gold Award Recipient 2017 NAPPA Winner
From tiny ants to enormous elephants, there’s a kiss for everyone in this warm and cozy feel-good story. Includes audio! Find out if worms kiss underground, with the soil all around, or if fish kiss with a splash and a splish in this eBook with audio. With an irresistible text that begs to be read aloud and adorable illustrations, parents and grandparents will love sharing this collection of affection with the youngest of readers.
Getting ready for a new baby is a lot of work. While Mom and Dad have to do most of it, big brothers and big sisters have to get ready for their lives to change, too. Author Katrina C. Chin Loys A Panda Baby on the Way chronicles the adventures of a growing panda family. When Pandababy learns she is going to be a big sister, her life changesas do the lives of her parents. Follow the family as they go through its daily routine and discover how it will change when the new baby arrives. Along the way, Pandababy realizes she will be an awesome big sister! Beautifully illustrated by Tiffany del Fierro, A Panda Baby on the Way is an entertaining way to explain to children how a new baby will change their lives and routines. Potential fears and concerns can be discussed and dealt with in an enjoyable setting.
What do you do when you’re in a financial crisis? A) Borrow money from someone B) Find another job C) Sell yourself to the Alpha Caliana Hart chooses C and decides to offer herself up to the highest bidder. With her mother’s burgeoning sickness, she needs cash fast and part-time jobs aren’t cutting it. But she’s made the mistake of choosing the wrong man to mess with... Xavier wants nothing to do with the girl his brother found online. He has enough things to worry about, like the fact that he hasn’t been able to shift. And to top things off, her annoying presence ticks off an enemy wolf pack who would like nothing more than to see Xavier—and now Cali—dead.
-A mother panda bear, elephant, leopard, and orangutan follow their rambunctious little ones through the jungle as they try to corral them for bedtime---
The first smile, the first laugh, the first word... These are the eagerly anticipated and treasured moments in a child's early life. From the moment they're born, children are ready to experiment and learn about communicating -- whether with the cries of a hungry infant, the chuckles of a baby playing peek-a-boo, or the emphatic "No!" of an independent toddler. As parents and caregivers, our love for the young children in our lives points the way for us in responding to their needs and wants. But there are many ways that we can turn those responses into opportunities to nurture our children's developing understanding of language, and to start them on the path of becoming successful and lifelong learners. In Born to Learn: Developing a Child's Reading and Writing, the authors share decades of experience as teachers, researchers, and mothers in describing how to turn everyday activities into learning opportunities for babies and young children. From suggestions about language games, to ideas about turning household chores into times for conversation, to advice about books to share, Born to Learn is full of practical, hands-on, and fun ways to encourage speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Each chapter focuses on a particular stage in children's development -- from infancy through the pre-school years -- and highlights ways you can help your child learn and grow, and be ready to meet the challenges and adventure of entering school.
