A household of unusual creatures help beginning readers recognize common "household" words.

"The Toddler's Handbook introduces 17 basic concepts in English and Russian. Included are numbers, colors, shapes, sizes, ABCs, animals, opposites, sounds, actions, sports, food, tableware, clothes, engines, emotions, body, and time. This book develops early language skills using 174 words that every kid should know. Vibrant colors and images are designed to attract the attention of babies and toddlers. This book will help children learn a variety...

"This robust board book will fascinate babies, and introduce them to all kinds of animals. Every page is designed to stimulate developing minds, with striking high-contrast illustrations and inviting holes to peek-through."--

"Learn first words about different jobs with Maisy--from builder to firefighter, teacher to astronaut...and more!" -- Page [4] cover.

You've seen plenty of old tree trunks, but have you ever thought about the forest animals and insects who rely on them to survive? This whimsical children's book takes young readers on a unique adventure into the forest to see the amazing ecosystem of trees and stumps! Featuring stunning illustrations, educational captions, vocabulary words, cut-out accents, and hidden chambers, each turn of the page reveals more and more stunning secrets of nature....

"Have you ever heard of a prickle of porcupines? Or a tower of giraffes? What about a parcel of penguins? This ... romp through the animal kingdom introduces collective nouns for animals through wordplay"--Amazon.com.

"Oliver loves mountain biking on rocky, wooded trails. And he has an unlikely partner--his much older half sister Morgan. One summer evening while out with their dog Digby, Oliver tries to impress Morgan by leading her down a new trail he claims to know. They end up at the bottom of a canyon with no choice but to push their bikes up the steep trail. Then disaster strikes. Morgan slips and badly injures her ankle. With no cell service, it's up to Oliver...

Children learn vehicles that travel in the air, on the road, and in more places with this engaging book! Lift-the-flaps and simple questions introduce the youngest readers to exciting things that go.

"Research proves that mastering phonics is key to a child's reading success. The twelve stories in this collection have very simple sentences made up of mostly three-letter words and consistent short vowel sounds. This means kids can decode (sound out) the words with confidence! Silly storylines and funny illustrations keep kids coming back for more!" -- page 4 of cover.