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Calm the mind and body, improve patience and boost confidence with yoga! These cards include forward bends, back bends, partner poses and balance poses.

“A fun introduction to Australia” – School Library JournalLet’s spend a day in Australia! Fish at a secret fishing spot, surf at the beach, and play backyard cricket before enjoying a treat at the night market. Part of the Barefoot Books Our World series Written by Wadjiginy author Maree McCarthy Yoelu and Australian illustrator Sophie Beer Extended endmatter provides more insights into life in Australia

“This series offers solid glimpses of faraway places, more poetry than a tour guide . . . evocative and inviting” – School Library JournalDiscover the vibrant sights and sounds of Argentina, from morning light to city night! Snack on medialunas, explore the bustling stalls at la feria, and ride the caballito on the carousel. Even learn words in Spanish with pronunciation guides throughout the story. Part of the Barefoot Books Our World series Written by Argentinian author Aixa Pérez-Prado and illustrator Mariana Ruiz Johnson Endmatter provides more insights into life in Argentina

Books made for the very youngest of readers!Hello, waving hands! From saying hello to playing peekaboo, from gripping toys to blowing kisses, join baby in discovering what tiny hands can do in this bilingual English and Arabic edition.Created to develop early English and Arabic developmentHigh-contrast designs and photographs engage infants and toddlersPhotographs show a diverse cast of babies and familiesPart of the Hello, Body! series

This anthology includes eight traditional tales from all over Africa. Sumptuous hand-sewn collage artwork decorated with African beads adorns these unforgettable tales of bravery, wisdom, wit and heroic deeds.

Explore six renewable energy technologies that are used around the world! Accessible verse and lush illustrations introduce children to important information about how we can harness the planet's natural resources including wind, water and sun. Inset boxes define new words like “turbine,” while extensive endnotes further explain the science behind each power source and the benefits of clean energy.

Immerse yourself in fascinating facts about water! This comprehensive yet accessible exploration of water will help young readers understand many aspects of one of our planet's most precious resources – and how they can protect it. A friendly water droplet character guides children through topics ranging from melting and freezing to the ways in which water literally shapes the Earth. Tales by storytellers from around the world are sprinkled through the book, highlighting the variety of ways in which global cultures value water. The engaging format includes gatefolds and booklets with hands-on activity ideas for learning about and protecting water. Topics covered include: *The importance of water to life *How much of the planet is made of water *Where in the world water is located *Freezing, melting and evaporation *The water cycle *Why animals and plants need water *Salt water versus fresh water environments *Uses for water, including water as a source of renewable energy*Water conservation and how to keep water clean

Savour a rhyming celebration of one of the world’s most universal foods! Readers follow ten diverse families as they cook dumplings inside their homes in preparation for a neighbourhood potluck. Dumplings are added to plates one by one, encouraging children to count with each new addition. Authentic recipes for all the dumplings and a map showing their regions of origin are included in the endnotes. Dumpling Day features dumplings from the following regions: India USA (Pennsylvania Dutch) China (Cantonese) Nigeria JapanIsrael Mexico Syria Russia Italy

Create silly creatures and count along the way with this unique split-page book. Young readers can match heads to a variety of tails and legs to compose quirky characters. Each flap presents a new opportunity for counting and learning vocabulary words for body parts!

With this fashion-forward board book, little ones can mix and match tops and bottoms to create giggle-inducing clothing combinations. The engaging split-page format and whimsical creatures make it irresistibly fun for children to learn the names of colours and articles of clothing as they style each new outfit.

Now in large board book format! Develop healthy habits for growing bodies and minds with all new verses to this classic movement singalong. Follow a family through a day from home to school in their diverse community as they engage in healthy habits from good hygiene to reading. Includes educational endnotes about each health topic as well as audio and animation.

In this large board book version of the traditional song, children from diverse cultures clap their hands, stomp their feet, pat their heads and much more. The accompanying digital audio and animation continues the interactive fun!

Across the meadow, baby animals echo their mothers – and your wee ones can listen along and echo you with this large board book! Sing along with the catchy song, then learn more about the animals you've met in the notes at the end of the book. Includes link to animated video and audio.

Forced to take shelter when their Syrian city is plagued with bombings, young Nour and her cousin begin to bravely build a secret underground library. Based on the author’s own life experience and inspired by a true story, Nour’s Secret Library is about the power of books to heal, transport and create safe spaces during difficult times. Illustrations by Romanian artist Vali Mintzi superimpose the colorful world the children construct over black-and-white charcoal depictions of the battered city.

“This magical home turns a normal Sunday into domingo: the best day of the week.” Warm memories wash over a first-generation Latinx American girl as she experiences a typical Sunday night dinner at her Abuelita’s house. As Alejandra thinks about all the good times her family has had there, she decides that she wants to be brave and try speaking Spanish with Abuelita so that they can deepen their bond. A timely #OwnVoices tale that reflects the experience of many American families.

Explore Christmas traditions from 13 different countries! Rhyming text and detailed illustrations make the book accessible to younger readers, while educational endnotes about the 13 celebrations add interest for older children. Gold ink and festive illustrations capture the joy of the season and make this book a beautiful gift in itself. Engaging and informative for anyone who wants to learn about the holiday. Features Christmas traditions from:EthiopiaColombiaAustraliaItalySerbiaMexicoIndiaIcelandEgyptArgentinaPhilippinesLebanonCanada

Rhyming text and detailed illustrations make the book accessible to younger readers, while educational endnotes about the 13 celebrations add interest for older children. Gold ink and festive illustrations capture the joy of the season and make this book a beautiful gift. Engaging and informative for anyone who wants to learn about the holiday.

When one toddler in a childcare setting takes all the toy animals for herself, she discovers that monopolizing all the toys can be a bit lonely. Will offering one of the animals to another child help bridge the gap? In this gentle exploration of early friendship, toddlers will recognize the tension between wanting everything to be “mine!” and the desire to connect with other children.

Motivated by new undies and Daddy’s support, a relatable toddler adorably navigates the excitement and challenges of learning to use the potty. Age-appropriate language and engaging illustrations make this simple and sweet story a perfect potty training support for little ones.

Travel to all seven continents and the oceans, too, with an energetic yoga sequence set to an irresistible original song. Sweet illustrations guide children into more than a dozen yoga poses, some mimicking a distinctive animal from each global region, others paired with modes of transportation to connect them all. Written by a children’s yoga expert, the playful story concludes with step-by-step instructions for each yoga pose and a world map with a fun fact about each animal. Includes audio and animation.

Play hide-and-seek with a dragon, a crocodile, a gorilla and all sorts of weird and wonderful creatures. The rhyming text explores familiar rooms of the house and encourages imaginative play. A QR code on the book provides access to video animation and audio. Includes a song sung by acclaimed children's performer Fred Penner.

Chug along with a farmer and his tractor on this multi-season animal adventure! A busy farmer picks up fifteen animals along his route, but when his trailer hits a stone, chaos ensues. This colourful book combines simple counting instruction with humour, repetition and rhythm to encourage learning fun. Includes educational endnotes on the different machines farmers use and the crops they grow! A QR code on the book provides access to video animation and audio.

Dump Truck Daisy and her construction vehicle crew are on a secret nighttime mission — build a playground before sunrise! Detailed endnotes provide additional information about construction vehicles and inclusive playgrounds. Vibrant artwork and a catchy disco tune and animation make this a stellar choice for any child who is fascinated by construction vehicles. A QR code on the book provides access to video animation and audio.

Hike through the rainforest, scale a mountain, swim across the ocean, and still make it home for dinner. Rhyme and repetition make learning fun in this terrain-traversing title that encourages movement and reinforces animal sounds. A QR code on the book provides access to video animation and audio.

This rhythmic I-spy journey to school through various landscapes is the perfect introduction to colours, modes of transport, and of course, music! The jaunty text, Siobhan Bell's colourful hand-stitched illustrations and the accompanying music by popular singer Fred Penner are sure to get children singing along happily. The I-Spy theme encourages reader/listener interaction, while the cumulative, repetitive text helps build sequencing skills. Ideal for read-aloud and music and movement activities. A QR code on the book provides access to video animation and audio.

In this multicultural version of the traditional song, children from cultures all over the world clap their hands, stomp their feet, pat their heads, and much more. A QR code on the book provides access to video animation and audio.

Get movin’ and groovin’ with 7 dancing dinosaurs! With funky lyrics and a catchy rap performance, this rhythmic romp encourages safe and exciting creative movements that are sure to inspire pretend play. Colourful artwork by bestselling Animal Boogie illustrator Debbie Harter and 6 pages of dinosaur facts make this an inclusive, educational and fun addition to your singalong library. You’re guaranteed to put it on repeat! A QR code on the book provides access to video animation and audio.

Over 2 million copies sold worldwide! Dance on down to the jungles of India, where 6 colourful creatures are jumping and jiving beneath the canopy. In our bestselling singalong ever, inclusive illustrations invite all children to join in the fun. Kids beg to hear it again and again! A QR code on the book provides access to video animation and audio singalong sung by acclaimed children's performer Fred Penner.

Take an exciting bus ride from a Guatemalan village to a market town with this fresh approach to a favourite song. Features a Guatemalan-inspired, marimba-flavored singalong and educational endnotes about life in Guatemala. A QR code on the book provides access to video animation and audio singalong.