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One hippo, all alone, calls two hippos on the phone. So begins this counting story, in which exuberant hippopotamus guests show up in ever-increasing numbers, until an all night party is inevitable.

Inspire readers of all ages with the power of hope and dreaming in this sweet and fanciful board book from the one and only Sandra Boynton!Dare to dream with When Pigs Fly!, a story about the gentle relationship between a parent and child (who both happen to be pigs and dreamers). Sandra Boynton’s celebration of imagination, whimsy, and hope is a song for dreamers everywhere with an emotional message: never mind the doubters in your life, because it’s a beautiful thing when pigs fly. Oh, I know you for a DREAMER‘cause I’ve been a dreamer, too.You’ve got that faraway lookIn your searching eyes, and aheart that’s steady and true.

What’s the best way to say good night? With a Silly Lullaby at bedtime from the beloved and bestselling Sandra Boynton! This board book is now available in an oversized lap edition!Curl up with your favorite little person and this charmingly unpredictable go-to-sleep book. Whether you are a parent, child, or just another snoozing chicken in the bathtub, Silly Lullaby is truly a sweet dream surprise. The sneakers in the freezer heartily concur. It’s BIG fun from Sandra Boynton in this big, big lap edition of this favorite board book. Your pajamas are on.There’s a duck on your head.I think that this meansyou are ready for bed.

Sandra Boynton masterfully marries learning to count with a toddler favorite—doggies!Big dogs, little dogs, short and long hair, powerful woofs, and tiny yaps are packed into this deceptively simple counting book that gets noisier with every page. Perfect for reading to little ones and doggies alike, this book will have the youngest of readers and their grown-ups howling with laughter—AAAAA-OOOOOOOOOOOOO! One dog. WOOF!Two dogs. WOOF! Yap yap!Three dogs. WOOF! Yap yap! …nnn…nnn…nnn…

What better way to wind down at the end of the day than with this charming, rhythmic board book about getting ready for bed—featuring a pile of loudly snoozing dinosaurs.Ah, all those dinosaurs look so cute in their pajamas. See them yawn and stretch and brush their teeth. Soon they’ll be sound asleep, and…OH NO! SNORING! “Honk SHOOOOOO! Honk SHOOOOOO! . . .” The snoring goes on, on and on through the night. They never stop snoring till the first morning light.

Find out what happens when you suddenly give some dinosaurs their very own trucks in this hilarious rhyming board book from bestselling author Sandra Boynton. You like dinosaurs. Of course you do!Dinosaurs are terrific! I like them too. You also like trucks and watching them go. Dinos never had trucks. (As far as we know.) ?This masterful mash-up by beloved author and illustrator Sandra Boynton brings together two things kids love...because HEY, WHY NOT? A riotous read aloud and the perfect gift for dinosaur-obsessed / truck-obsessed toddlers, this book will make little listeners roar with laughter as they zoom through the pages!

These four favorite board books from beloved and bestselling Sandra Boynton are now available in one hilarious set!The Big Yellow Box is a perfect collection for terrific little kids. Includes four wildly popular books:The Going to Bed BookHorns to ToesOppositesBut Not the Hippopotamus

From the one and only Sandra Boynton comes a celebratory board book about a madcap crew of lovable birthday party crashers.You hear the door come crashing down—those birthday monsters are in town! Featuring Boynton’s irresistible rhyming text and delightful illustrations, these creatures are going to wreak havoc in the most extraordinarily rude ways, making every celebration truly unforgettable!Five Birthday Monstersbarge right inand yell, “It’s Morning!Let’s Begin!”

Bestselling, beloved author Sandra Boynton--and a very exuberant chicken!--have an important message to share in this inspiring and highly giftable all-ages picture book for every life milestone!Whether you are learning to skate, baking a cake, or even making a mistake, this hilarious and heartfelt rhyming book reminds us that trying our best is reason to celebrate. From children trying to master new skills to adults who had a hard week at work, we all get overwhelmed sometimes and need reassurance. And who better to offer it than a chicken exclaiming: "WOO HOO! YOU'RE DOING GREAT!" The ideal gift to cheer on kids and adults through life's milestones--both big and small--including moving up ceremonies and graduations, birthdays, testing out a hobby, starting out somewhere new, and so much more.

Sandra Boynton's uplifting board book beautifully captures the wonder of being a new parent."From the moment I saw you and whispered your name, nothing, no nothing, has been quite the same."Welcoming a baby transforms life in many ways, including the wondrous opportunity to see the world through a child's eyes. In Ooo Baby, Baby! the precious baby bunny marvels at the changing seasons, happily watches the clouds, and plays with everyday objects in unexpected ways-all while the adoring big bunny looks on with delight. With its warm and cozy illustrations-and a heart-shaped window in its front cover-this lilting Boynton board book is the ideal present for young children and new parents. It's also terrific for grandparents, baby showers, welcome baskets, or even Valentine's Day or Easter. Or just because. OOO!A Spanish edition, ¡Ooh, niñita pequeñita!, is also available for purchase.

From beloved and New York Times bestselling author Sandra Boynton, a terrific picture book (for all ages!) that says a heartfelt goodbye to a friend, a neighbor, or a loved one. The perfect going-away gift!"You're going away. It's sad, but it's true. I don't know what to say. I don't know what to do..."So begins this heartfelt goodbye book, voiced by a particularly poetic lizard. (We all have our strengths.) Written and illustrated by the beloved and bestselling Sandra Boynton, Iguana Miss You! is the perfect going-away present for a much-valued friend or relation of any age.

Starring a big bear and a little bear, this captivating board book with a peek-through cover from perennial New York Times bestselling author Sandra Boynton celebrates the endless delight of smooches. A year-round Valentine for the little ones you adore!"Oh, little bear! You spectacular child! You are joyful and funny and wonderfully WILD."So begins Smooches!, an affectionate and lively book of love. With those inimitable Boynton illustrations, a peek-through cover, and sweet rhyming text, this adorable and sturdy board book is the perfect present for each and every smoochable little one in your life. In the words of the book's conclusion, "The power of smooches cannot be denied." So true.

Celebrate Christmas with one magical dance with Santa in this adorable picture book from a New York Times bestselling author, the inimitable Sandra Boynton."Now everybody's rushing toward Christmas Eve, but I'm quietly waiting. I've got to believe.It's not about presents. No, here's the cause: I just want to dance with SANTA CLAUS!"The only thing this sweet bunny child wants for Christmas is to dance the Rock-and-Roll Swing with Santa on Christmas Eve. Will it happen? (Spoiler: Of course!) Sandra Boynton's jaunty lyrics and captivating, expressive illustrations come together in this cozy gift book for the festive season. Based on the magical song (gloriously sung by Zooey Deschanel) on Boynton's Christmas album, Cows and Holly, this lovely picture book is the perfect read-aloud to celebrate Christmas with any little bunny in your life, year after year.

This raucous story about animals and the sounds they make, including three pigs who say “LA LA LA!” is a read-aloud favorite.Sandra Boynton’s wildly popular, Moo, Baa, La La La!, features her lively and spirited text that introduces readers to animals and the noises they make. A quiet final spread begs the little ones and their caregivers to OINK!, SNORT!, QUACK!, and MEOW! in a noisy animal ending. A cow says MOO.A sheep says BAA.Three singing pigs sayLA LA LA!

Children will love joining in and imitating the animal noises and sounds in this big, bold board book format, illustrated with Sandra Boynton's seriously silly signature animals.

No child likes going to bed and as every parent knows, their little treasures will try and delay it for as long as possible! Discover all the antics children get up to before going to bed, in this hilarious board book, written and illustrated in Boynton's own unique humourous style. The perfect way to read kids to sleep!