A is for apple…airplane…and Ariel! Kids will have fun learning their ABCs with their favorite Disney friends. This sturdy board book has 26 mini-board books nestled inside, each featuring a letter of the alphabet and illustrated with corresponding Disney characters and vibrant photos of objects. There are also three full-color illustrations inside which ask little learners to pick out the objects that begin with each letter, for even more ABC fun!
Teaching is not easy. The deadlines, the day-to-day school routine, the pressure of liaising between the classroom and the home (with parental demands and all they may entail...), and of course, the delicate task of taking care of young, growing, and curious souls ready to embark on this adventure called life. A task that is as delicate as it is essential and rewarding, with its highs and lows. And teaching during the pandemic of Covid-19 surely shed new light on the dynamics of this profession, requiring much adaptability from students and educators alike. In contrast to a relatable language, almost reassuring situations, what Maisie Nesbitt observes in Now I Know My ABCs are the layers of complexity that her career entails, and with a considerate touch she paints the light and shadows of a world made of paper, ink, mistakes, and laughter. Maisie Nesbitt is a teacher in the South East of England. Now I know my ABCs is her first poetry collection, which tackles the experience of teaching in all its perspectives and aspects, both before and during the Covid-19 pandemic. Maisie is also a keen reader, dancer and cook.
Toddlers can search, point and match, make comparisons, follow simple directions, identify shapes and colors, practice the alphabet, "read" a book alone.
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A memoir of leadership and success: The executive chairman of Disney, Time’s 2019 businessperson of the year, shares the ideas and values he embraced during his fifteen years as CEO while reinventing one of the world’s most beloved companies and inspiring the people who bring the magic to life. NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY NPR Robert Iger became CEO of The Walt Disney Company in 2005, during a difficult time. Competition was more intense than ever and technology was changing faster than at any time in the company’s history. His vision came down to three clear ideas: Recommit to the concept that quality matters, embrace technology instead of fighting it, and think bigger—think global—and turn Disney into a stronger brand in international markets. Today, Disney is the largest, most admired media company in the world, counting Pixar, Marvel, Lucasfilm, and 21st Century Fox among its properties. Its value is nearly five times what it was when Iger took over, and he is recognized as one of the most innovative and successful CEOs of our era. In The Ride of a Lifetime, Robert Iger shares the lessons he learned while running Disney and leading its 220,000-plus employees, and he explores the principles that are necessary for true leadership, including: • Optimism. Even in the face of difficulty, an optimistic leader will find the path toward the best possible outcome and focus on that, rather than give in to pessimism and blaming. • Courage. Leaders have to be willing to take risks and place big bets. Fear of failure destroys creativity. • Decisiveness. All decisions, no matter how difficult, can be made on a timely basis. Indecisiveness is both wasteful and destructive to morale. • Fairness. Treat people decently, with empathy, and be accessible to them. This book is about the relentless curiosity that has driven Iger for forty-five years, since the day he started as the lowliest studio grunt at ABC. It’s also about thoughtfulness and respect, and a decency-over-dollars approach that has become the bedrock of every project and partnership Iger pursues, from a deep friendship with Steve Jobs in his final years to an abiding love of the Star Wars mythology. “The ideas in this book strike me as universal” Iger writes. “Not just to the aspiring CEOs of the world, but to anyone wanting to feel less fearful, more confidently themselves, as they navigate their professional and even personal lives.”
Filled with seasonal fun for little ones, this engaging board book with touch-and-feel elements introduces Baby to all the wonderful delights of Halloween.
An ABC book featuring Lightning McQueen, Mater, and friends from Disney/Pixar Cars—just in time for the release of Cars 3 on Blu-ray and DVD! Blindsided by a new generation of blazing-fast racers, the legendary Lightning McQueen (voice of Owen Wilson) is suddenly pushed out of the sport he loves. To get back in the game, he will need the help of an eager young race technician with her own plan to win, inspiration from the late Fabulous Hudson Hornet, and a few unexpected turns. Proving that #95 isn’t through yet will test the heart of a champion on Piston Cup Racing’s biggest stage! Directed by Brian Fee (storyboard artist Cars 2, WALL-E) and produced by Kevin Reher (A Bug’s Life, La Luna short), Cars 3 cruises into theaters on June 16, 2017. Race through the alphabet with Mater and Lightning McQueen from the Disney/Pixar Cars films! Children ages 2 to 5 will love this beautifully illustrated hardcover ABC book featuring all their favorite friends from the Cars franchise.
Get ready for some alphabet fun with this exciting new format! On each page a Disney Princess introduces a new letter of the alphabet with a sturdy die-cut letter to trace and colorful flaps to explore! Beneath each flap is a new word that connects the Princess to the featured letter. With over 100 flaps and all-new artwork, this beautiful board book is sure to delight any young reader.
