One Dragon's Dream
Written by Peter Pavey
Illustrated by Peter Pavey
Format: Hardcover, 40 pages
On Sale: September 8, 2009
Price: $17.99
Elaborate, fanciful illustrations turn this counting book into a true adventure — and a delightful hunt for hidden clues.ONE DRAGON HAD A DREAM
THAT TWO TURKEYS TEASED HIM . . .
Enter the strange and surreal dream world of a dragon — and pore over intricately detailed illustrations to discover a wealth of...
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Ounce Dice Trice
Written by Alastair Reid
Illustrated by Ben Shahn
Format: Hardcover, 64 pages
On Sale: September 8, 2009
Price: $15.95
What can words be, or rather, what can’t they be? Poet Alastair Reid introduces children and adults to the wondrous waywardness of words in
Ounce Dice Trice, a delicious confection and a wildly unexpected exploration of sound and sense and nonsense that is like nothing else. Reid offers light words (willow...
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10 Trick-or-Treaters
Written by Janet Schulman
Illustrated by Linda Davick
Format: Board, 26 pages
On Sale: August 11, 2009
Price: $6.99
10 trick-or-treaterson a dark and spooky nightout to get some candyor give someone a fright.Little do these ten trick-or-treaters know that they are the ones who will be frightened on Halloween night when a toad hops near, a skeleton tries to join their dance party, and a monster asks to share...
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Full House
An Invitation to Fractions
Written by Dayle Ann Dodds
Illustrated by Abby Carter
Format: Trade Paperback, 32 pages
On Sale: August 11, 2009
Price: $6.99
"Fresh, whimsical illustrations fairly fl oat off the pages. Rhyming text invites readers. . . . A fun choice for reinforcing the concept of fractions." — SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNALMiss Bloom runs the Strawberry Inn, and she loves visitors. All through the day she welcomes a cast of hilarious characters until all...
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1 2 3 4 U
Written by David Horvath and Sun-Min Kim
Illustrated by David Horvath
Format: Board, 20 pages
On Sale: July 28, 2009
Price: $6.99
Using trademark Uglydoll irreverence and humor, learning numbers is a hysterically Ugly proposition with Babo, Ox, Wedgehead, and the whole Uglydoll contingent!
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One, Two...Boo!
Written by Kristen L. Depken
Illustrated by Claudine Gevry
Format: Board, 12 pages
On Sale: July 28, 2009
Price: $3.99
The littlest trick-or-treaters can lift the flaps to count their way through a spooky old house . . . but they had better be prepared for a few surprises! With a die-cut cover, adorable illustrations, and a flap on every page, this sturdy little board book is the perfect Halloween gift...
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Olly and Me 123
Written by Shirley Hughes
Illustrated by Shirley Hughes
Format: Hardcover, 32 pages
On Sale: July 14, 2009
Price: $16.99
A renowned picture book creator makes learning numbers a breeze by
weaving them into the familiar scenes of a young child’s world.One is me, Katie.
Here I am, all by myself.
But I’m not by myself for long.
Katie and her baby brother, Olly, make two, which is a good thing when they want to...
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Ten Sleepy Sheep
Written by Phyllis Root
Illustrated by Susan Gaber
Format: Board, 12 pages
On Sale: February 10, 2009
Price: $7.99
Root’s lilting verses soothe the ear...An unusually fine addition to parents’ sleep inducing bag of tricks.— BooklistOutside in the farmyard, ten lively lambs would rather play than go to sleep. Off they scamper; off they skip. But the sun is sinking, the stars are twinkling, sleepy eyes can’t stay open, and...
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Flip-Up: Counting
Written by Chuck Murphy
Format: Non-traditional book, 12 pages
On Sale: August 26, 2008
Price: $5.99
THESE TWO CONCEPT books,
Shapes and
Counting feature easy-to-use flip-up mechanisms that enhance each concept being taught.
Shapes will feature a shape (and its name) on the flip-up mechanism and more items in the same shape on the base page.
Counting features a number on the flip-up mechanism, with same number...
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All for Pie, Pie for All
Written by David Martin
Illustrated by Valeri Gorbachev
Format: Trade Paperback, 32 pages
On Sale: August 12, 2008
Price: $6.99
In this merry, multi-species story cooked up with folksy warmth and humor, everybody gets a piece of the pie — and then some.Grandma Cat makes a delicious apple pie, and there's plenty for everyone — and even a piece left over. Grandma Mouse finds a piece of apple pie, and there's...
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Duck & Goose, 1, 2, 3
Written by Tad Hills
Illustrated by Tad Hills
Format: Board, 22 pages
On Sale: August 12, 2008
Price: $6.99
PRESCHOOLERS WILL CHEER the return of Duck and Goose in their second board book appearance! All the favorite characters, including Bluebird and Thistle, return—this time to introduce basic counting concepts.
One goose. Two ducks. Three friends. As the characters illustrate from numbers 1 to 10, children will love to follow along with...
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Ten Stinky Babies
Written by Ellen Olson-Brown
Illustrated by Joy Allen
Format: Board, 24 pages
On Sale: August 1, 2008
Price: $6.99
Join ten little ones as they build with blocks, dance and swing, share a snack, and read books at Nee Nee's Day Care. When one-by-one the babies get a wee bit stinky, it's time for a change until each is clean and dry and ready for a nap.
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10 Trick-or-Treaters
Written by Janet Schulman
Illustrated by Linda Davick
Format: Trade Paperback, 32 pages
On Sale: July 22, 2008
Price: $4.99
10 trick-or-treaterson a dark and spooky nightout to get some candyor give someone a fright.Little do these ten trick-or-treaters know that they are the ones who will be frightened on Halloween night when a toad hops near, a skeleton tries to join their dance party, and a monster asks to share...
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Royal Lessons
Written by RH Disney
Illustrated by RH Disney
Format: Board, 10 pages
On Sale: May 27, 2008
Price: $9.99
COUNT TO TEN with Jasmine, enjoy the beautiful colors of the sea with Ariel, discover shapes with Belle, and learn opposites with Cinderella! This see-through plastic carry-along box holds four colorful board books, each featuring a different early-learning concept. And with the plastic handle, Disney Princess fans will happily take this...
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One Duck Stuck Big Book
A Mucky Ducky Counting Book
Written by Phyllis Root
Illustrated by Jane Chapman
Format: Trade Paperback, 40 pages
On Sale: March 25, 2008
Price: $24.99
"Perfect for reading aloud, this counting book has lots of sound effects that children will love to replicate. . . . Great fun." — BOOKLISTOne duck is stuck in the muck. Can two fish, tails going swish, help? What about three moose, munching on spruce? Will four crickets, chirping in the...
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Nine Ducks Nine
Written by Sarah Hayes
Illustrated by Sarah Hayes
Format: Trade Paperback, 32 pages
On Sale: January 22, 2008
Price: $3.99
"Pastoral watercolors dovetail neatly with the lighthearted mood of this merry counting book." — PUBLISHERS WEEKLYNine plump ducks walk to the river, with hungry Mr. Fox close behind. One by one the ducks make their way down to the rickety bridge, where they have a big surprise waiting for Mr. Fox!...
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Ten Rubber Duckies
Written by Dawn Bentley
Illustrated by Heather Cahoon
Format: Non-traditional book, 24 pages
On Sale: January 8, 2008
Price: $10.99
Ten Rubber Duckies is from the same folks who created T
en Little Ladybugs and Good Night, Sweet Butterflies–two books that started a phenomenon, selling more than 1.5 million copies each. Children and parents will love cheering for their favorite rubber ducky in this fun-filled race. With each turn of the page...
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Little One Step
Written by Simon James
Illustrated by Simon James
Format: Board, 24 pages
On Sale: December 26, 2007
Price: $6.99
"This book has the classic feeling of a modern-day MAKE WAY FOR DUCKLINGS. . . .Charming." — KIRKUS REVIEWS (starred review)What do you do when you’re little and lost and your legs feel all wobbly? For one tiny duckling, the trick is doing "One Step," a surprising technique that enables him...
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How Many?
Written by Ron Van Der Meer
Format: Non-traditional book, 12 pages
On Sale: September 25, 2007
Price: $24.99
This is a book that truly
has to be seen to be appreciated. Each spread features a different shape (square, circle, star, triangle, rectangle) that has been cleverly paper-engineered to form spectacular sculptures. Readers are invited to find and count as many items as they can per spread-shapes within shapes, shapes...
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How Many? (Limited Edition)
Written by Ron Van Der Meer
Format: Non-traditional book, 12 pages
On Sale: September 25, 2007
Price: $250.00
This
limited edition of
How Many? is signed and numbered by Ron van der Meer. There is a special pop-up (which is not in the trade edition) embedded in the cover, full-cloth binding, foil stamping, and a full-cloth slipcase.
This
limited edition truly has to be seen to be appreciated. Each spread...
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Ten in the Bed
Written by Penny Dale
Illustrated by Penny Dale
Format: Board, 24 pages
On Sale: August 14, 2007
Price: $5.99
Penny Dale’s cozy take on a favorite nursery rhyme takes on new charm in a board book edition with an appealing new cover."There were ten in the bed and the little one said, 'Roll over, roll over!'
So they all rolled over and Hedgehog fell out. . . ."
One by one, nine...
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Charlie and Lola's Numbers
Written by Lauren Child
Illustrated by Lauren Child
Format: Board, 12 pages
On Sale: July 10, 2007
Price: $6.99
Lola and her ever-patient brother get clear on some concepts in a wryly instructive board book for the younger set. Everyone knows that Lola has one brother, Charlie. But open this whimsical counting book to learn that she also has two toothbrushes (one for her and one for her lion friend)...
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Kindergarten Countdown
Written by Anna Jane Hays
Format: Hardcover, 24 pages
On Sale: July 10, 2007
Price: $8.99
"MY SCHOOL STARTS in one week so—
I have SEVEN DAYS to go. Mom says be patient, do not worry. But I can't wait! I'm in a hurry!"In this delightful book a little girl counts off the days by naming what she'll do in kindergarten. "I'll be ready, I'll be smart. I...
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Minnie's Diner
A Multiplying Menu
Written by Dayle Ann Dodds
Illustrated by John Manders
Format: Trade Paperback, 40 pages
On Sale: July 10, 2007
Price: $6.99
"The concept of doubling goes down easy in this combination of multiplication facts, rhyme, humor — and diner food." — THE HORN BOOKDown on the farm one morning, Papa McFay orders his sons to hop to their chores. But from Minnie’s kitchen wafts a smell that gets the boys itchin’, and...
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