Furry, feathered, and scaled--our favorite animal friends are back and finally ready to read . . . IF they can figure out what story to tell. Fresh off of their first adventure, the six friendly animals face a new puzzling predicament--a blank page!
(Which can be a little scary, but it can be fun, too.) With colorful speech bubbles, each of the animals--Giraffe, quiet Mouse, problem solving Snake, anxious Elephant, grumpy Cheetah, and Flamingo, who just wants everyone to get along--join in telling an increasingly wild story. As the animals navigate the tale's many twists and turns, it's up to the reader to help keep things moving through playful actions, like tap-tap-tapping on a magic wand, tilting the book to help Elephant swim faster, and more. Promoting engagement and creativity, this interactive adventure is ready to bring fun to story times everywhere. Giraffe, friends, and the reader work together to weave a hilarious adventure with new surprises at every turn, proving that all it takes to tell a story is a little imagination--and lots of teamwork!Furry, feathered, and scaled--all our animal friends are ready to read. But there's just one big problem: Giraffe is too tall!
(Or, rather, the book is too short.) Come along for a special story time featuring six friendly animals and one puzzling predicament. Bright speech bubbles encourage readers to take an active role and find creative solutions as this wild squad works together to save story time. Using their bodies and minds, the animals persevere through a hilarious adventure, revealing that sometimes it's not ourselves we need to change--it's the book!Libro bilingüe
In this book, children will learn what to expect at their first eye appointment and discover that getting glasses can be a fun and exciting experience. Inspired by her own search for resources when her eldest needed glasses, Laura created this book to help other young children feel excited and confident about getting their first pair of glasses.
In this funny and heartwarming picture book, meet a shy little giraffe named Kipekee. She's a bit different from the other giraffes--she was born with no spots.
Inspired by a real-life spotless giraffe from a popular news story, born in 2023, at Brights Zoo in Tennessee, Kipekee is one of the rarest giraffes on the planet. But being one of a kind isn't easy. And as Kipekee looks around her on her first day at school, she feels like she doesn't fit in anywhere. With the help of her new friends, she tries some of the animal classes, scrambling clumsily up the rocks with llamas, and stretching her twiggy legs to high jump with the gazelles. But none of them feel quite right. She even tries to disguise herself, hoping that the others will accept her. Eventually, Kipekee realizes that, although she doesn't look like the others, she fits right in, and that her differences should be celebrated. And she's delighted to find that she's accepted--spots or no spots. Perfect for preparing kids for their first day at school, this is a kind and delicate introduction to relationships and the value of difference, at a time when little ones are first forming important relationships with their peers. A touching story about inclusivity and looking beyond what people look like, it teaches kids that we are all wonderfully unique in our own ways.Eric Carle, the New York Times bestselling creator of beloved books including The Very Hungry Caterpillar and The Grouchy Ladybug, presents From Head to Toe, a colorful and energetic book that will have young readers clapping their hands, stomping their feet, and wiggling their toes
Giraffes can bend their necks, monkeys can wave their hands, and donkeys can kick their legs. And so can you Throughout this interactive book, the animals of From Head to Toe invite young readers to copy their antics as they play.
This padded board book has a soft, padded cover and rounded edges, perfect to share with the smallest readers.
Through Carle's vibrant collages and simple instructions, children will learn the importance of listening, exercising, and taking on a new challenge. Join the giraffes, monkeys, donkeys, seals, and more for a frolicking, fun adventure
A Treat for All Ages
Discover the keys to gratitude with the Grateful Giraffes: Gift, Gail & Gilbert as they bring to life the lighthearted and empowering poem, Gratitude Is.
Read along with children to explore the big words, and how to make gratefulness a healthy habit.
Did you ever want to be something or someone you're not?
Have you ever wondered why you were born the way you are?
Meet a giraffe named Baby Bibba who asks her mama why she was born a giraffe and not an eagle. Go with Baby Bibba and Mama Giraffe to a wild elephant tea party where Baby Bibba decides she no longer wants to be an eagle. She's happy being who she is: a giraffe in East Africa.
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Jango la girafe veut par-dessus tout danser au Bal de la jungle. Mais avec ses pattes minces et ses genoux terriblement chancelants, c'est tout un défi pour lui. Les lions, les chimpanzés et les babouins se démarquent sur la piste de danse, mais lorsque c'est le tour de Jango, il est figé de peur. Est-ce qu'il réussira à surmonter son inquiétude et à valser au son de la musique? Le texte en rimes et les merveilleuses illustrations pleines de vie donneront aux lecteurs le goût de se balloter comme Jango. Une source d'inspiration pour les jeunes qui rêvent grand!
Est-ce que les girafes dansent? is the touching tale of Jango the giraffe, who wants nothing more than to dance. With crooked knees and thin legs, it's harder for a giraffe than you would think. Jango is finally able to dance to his own tune when he gets some encouraging words from an unlikely friend. With light-footed rhymes and high-stepping illustrations, this is a tale of gentle inspiration for every child who dreams of greatness. Now available in boardbook format, this New York Times bestseller will enchant any newborn.
Original title: Giraffes Can't Dance
New Reduced Price for the Holiday Season makes it easier to help the child in your life meet Sonny the Giraffe and discover the joys of making friends and overcoming their nervous feelings about meeting someone new.
This charming children's book, filled with fun adventures and new friendships, makes a wonderful holiday gift. Grab your copy today and let the little ones enjoy a heartwarming story this season with Sonny and his friends!
Meet Sonny: a giraffe with a great long neck, a happy disposition, and a little bit of nervousness when it comes to meeting new people. You see, Sonny dreams of making friends but is a bit shy and gets a little nervous sometimes. Nonetheless Sonny is determined to set out to meet someone new.
Journey with Sonny on fantastic and fun encounters-ending in unexpected friendships! Not only does Sonny dream of making great new friends, but there is also hope that these friendships will start with kind smiles and warm hellos!
Within the book, children will discover through brightly colored fun and fanciful illustrations of Sonny with all the new friends an overarching lesson about learning to connect with people from all walks of life.
Through a variety of experiences, Sonny discovers that while introductions to new people may feel awkward and scary, it often leads to friends for life. Kids will learn to develop their own criteria for friends through Sonny's narrative, including people who:
I'd Like To Meet Someone New Today is a great starter book for toddlers and early readers with vivid colors, fanciful scenarios, and relatable fun characters. And the easy-to-read rhymes make Sonny's story an engaging book, sure to be chosen again and again for a bedtime read.
Ginger Giraffe, a passionate watermelon enthusiast, embarks on a captivating cruise adventure with her beloved cousins. Initially apprehensive about the availability of her cherished fruit on the voyage, Ginger is overjoyed to discover a watermelon haven awaiting her. From refreshing watermelon juice to delectable watermelon sorbet, the cruise offers a delightful array of watermelon-inspired delicacies. Ginger and her cousins indulge in their favorite fruit to their hearts' content, creating cherished memories that will forever be etched in their minds.
Bobby Martin is a pastor, author, musician, and among other things - a grandfather to 12 grandchildren. He loves spending time with them, reading to them, and listening to them read his books. Although he doesn't like watermelon, his grandkids do! Bobby and his wife Dianna reside in The Woodlands, Texas.
Ginger Giraffe, a passionate watermelon enthusiast, embarks on a captivating cruise adventure with her beloved cousins. Initially apprehensive about the availability of her cherished fruit on the voyage, Ginger is overjoyed to discover a watermelon haven awaiting her. From refreshing watermelon juice to delectable watermelon sorbet, the cruise offers a delightful array of watermelon-inspired delicacies. Ginger and her cousins indulge in their favorite fruit to their hearts' content, creating cherished memories that will forever be etched in their minds.
Bobby Martin is a pastor, author, musician, and among other things - a grandfather to 12 grandchildren. He loves spending time with them, reading to them, and listening to them read his books. Although he doesn't like watermelon, his grandkids do! Bobby and his wife Dianna reside in The Woodlands, Texas.
This is the fourth children's book written and illustrated by James C. Vincent; and although his original characters, Rita and Bubby, are not the main focus of the story, they do make a guest appearance. In this current publication, the characters consist of a three-year-old little girl and her twin cousins who are slightly older. Leah is the main character and after visiting a popular zoo one day, she becomes obsessed with the beautiful giraffes. Shortly afterward, she decided that a giraffe would be an ideal pet to have. However, it is apparent to everyone but Leah that owning a giraffe as a pet is totally impractical. This is when her cousins, Charlie and Willie, come to the rescue with an elaborate plan. The story is filled with charm, sentiment, love, humor, and a special message. It will entertain children from approximately ages five to ten.
Mr. Vincent illustrates his images realistically and up to now his medium was soft pastel pencils. In this current book, he introduced his characters using acrylic paint on canvas paper.
Enjoy!
New Reduced Price for the Holiday Season makes it easier to help the child in your life meet Sonny the Giraffe and discover the joys of making friends and overcoming their nervous feelings about meeting someone new.
This charming children's book, filled with fun adventures and new friendships, makes a wonderful holiday gift. Grab your copy today and let the little ones enjoy a heartwarming story this season with Sonny and his friends!
Meet Sonny: a giraffe with a great long neck, a happy disposition, and a little bit of nervousness when it comes to meeting new people. You see, Sonny dreams of making friends but is a bit shy and gets a little nervous sometimes. Nonetheless Sonny is determined to set out to meet someone new.
Journey with Sonny on fantastic and fun encounters-ending in unexpected friendships! Not only does Sonny dream of making great new friends, but there is also hope that these friendships will start with kind smiles and warm hellos!
Within the book, children will discover through brightly colored fun and fanciful illustrations of Sonny with all the new friends an overarching lesson about learning to connect with people from all walks of life.
Through a variety of experiences, Sonny discovers that while introductions to new people may feel awkward and scary, it often leads to friends for life. Kids will learn to develop their own criteria for friends through Sonny's narrative, including people who:
I'd Like To Meet Someone New Today is a great starter book for toddlers and early readers with vivid colors, fanciful scenarios, and relatable fun characters. And the easy-to-read rhymes make Sonny's story an engaging book, sure to be chosen again and again for a bedtime read.
Laugh through bedtime with this hilarious, lift-the-flap board book about a young giraffe who has so much fun with his bedtime routine that he doesn't have time to go to sleep. With each reminder that it's time for bed, little giraffe moves on to the next nightly activity with enthusiasm--until he's finally all tuckered out and tucked in.
Giraffe's Long Good-Night is a silly bedtime story that will coax high-energy toddlers and preschoolers into calling it a night. This read-aloud book features
You and your child will love following along as this sweet and silly giraffe stre-e-e-e-tches out every stage of bedtime, from popping bubbles in the bath to trying on all his favorite pajamas to praying for each and every friend. This funny and short bedtime story will be a fresh favorite for your family's nightly story times.
This is Tess the Giraffe. She is different. She's beautiful, colorful, and brilliant Like one in a million She doesn't always like being different Sometimes she gets her feelings hurt a little bit.