Carlo Beranek – Illustratör

The Leprechaun loves every colour. Let's find one, and then another!Quick, follow that leprechaun to discover all of the colours of the rainbow!

Children can pretend to be grown-ups in this brilliant book about the jobs firefighters do, with press-out play pieces, tabs to pull and wheels to turn. Let's go to work!As toddlers become preschoolers, they love to explore and learn about the world through imaginative role-play. In Job Squad: We Are Firefighters, they can join the team of busy young apprentices as they drive a fire engine, pump the water, use a walkie talkie and more.There are tabs to pull, wheels to turn and best of all, three chunky press-out pieces to pretend and play with. The Job Squad are ready for work. Are you?Also available: Job Squad: We Are Builders

Have fun exploring Australia with Busy Kangaroo. Push, pull and slide the tabs to bring Kangaroo's adventure to life. Say hello to a smiling quokka, discover the wombats' underground burrow . . . and watch out for the crocodile! Perfect for toddlers who like to play as they read, they will love this bright and colourful board book with gentle rhyming text and wonderful illustrations by Carlo Beranek, which is part of the popular Busy Book series.Discover more animals in this tactile series: Busy Farm, Busy Zoo, and Busy Pets.

Wiggle the shark puppet, sing and giggle along with baby shark, your little puppet shark friend as you sing our new take on this catchy tune. Explore with the little shark as he goes about his very big day, and see what kinds of sharks we can be, from silly to sleepy, from hungry to happy! This fun take on the popular song features a fun finger puppet toy built into the book, encouraging interactive play, hand-eye coordination, and language development in your little one. Babies and toddlers learn best when they are playing, especially when their grown-ups are in on the fun!This sing-a-long sturdy board book entertains while teaching language patternsThe adorable shark finger puppet encourages interactive activity between little ones and their grownupsSoft plush and a sing-a-long combine to provide both tactile and verbal learning opportunitiesPractice hand-eye coordination while enjoying together timeGreat gift for the little shark lovers in your life!Collect the entire series in the Finger Puppet Collection!

Have you ever met a sleepy shark? Little Shark is very sleepy. Can you help her go to sleep with a SNORE, SNORE, SNORE?Make story time fun with this "read-and-play" book that combines a laugh-out-loud story with a soft-to-touch hand puppet all in one book! Children will be captivated as they read the funny, rhyming story about a shark that can't sleep and act out the story with the plush shark puppet mouth to make Little Shark go YAWN, SNORE, or ZZZ on every page.The soft, plush hand puppet mouth fits both big and little hands for read-aloud together time, and for peace of mind, the puppet is securely attached to the back of the book. Simply place your hand inside the puppet and move your fingers and thumb to act out the story and bring Little Shark to life with a YAWN, SNORE, ZZZ!

Have you ever met a snappy croc? Happy-snappy Little Croc loves to "SNAP, SNAP, SNAP!"Make story time fun with this "read-and-play" book that combines a laugh-out-loud story with a soft-to-touch hand puppet all in one book! Children will be captivated as they read the funny, rhyming story about an excitable crocodile and act out the story with the plush crocodile puppet mouth to make Little Croc go "SNAP, SNAP, SNAP" on every page.The soft, plush hand puppet mouth fits both big and little hands for read-aloud together time, and for peace of mind, the puppet is securely attached to the back of the book. Simply place your hand inside the puppet and move your fingers and thumb to act out the story and bring Little Croc to life with a "SNAP, SNAP, SNAP!"

Have you ever met a magical unicorn?Sparkles the unicorn can grant wishes with a swish of her magical horn. But one day, Sparkles has a cold and with each SNEEZE, her magic gets muddled up - with some very funny results! Make story time fun with this "read-and-play" book that combines a laugh-out-loud story with a soft-to-touch hand puppet all in one book! Children will be captivated as they read the funny, rhyming story about a very magical unicorn and act out the story with the plush unicorn puppet mouth to make Sparkles go "ACHOO!"  on every page.The soft, plush hand puppet mouth fits both big and little hands for read-aloud together time, and for peace of mind, the puppet is securely attached to the back of the book. Simply place your hand inside the puppet and move your fingers and thumb to act out the story and bring Sparkles the Unicorn to life!

Have you ever met a dinosaur who cannot roar? Rumble the Tyrannosaurus rex can squeak, burp, giggle, and even bark, but he cannot work out how to roar. One day, Rumble's dino friends decide to teach him. Will Rumble ever find his roar?Make story time fun with this "read-and-play" book that combines a laugh-out-loud story with a soft-to-touch hand puppet all in one book! Children will be captivated as they read the funny, rhyming story about a very noisy T. rex and act out the story with the plush dinosaur puppet mouth to help Rumble learn to "ROAR!"  on every page.The soft, plush hand puppet mouth fits both big and little hands for read-aloud together time, and for peace of mind, the puppet is securely attached to the back of the book. Simply place your hand inside the puppet and move your fingers and thumb to act out the story and bring Rumble the T. rex to life!

Lift, spin, mix, and discover how ice cream is made with Scoop!Meet Scoop, a cheerful little scoop in the making, ready for a cool and creamy adventure. In this playful novelty board book, young readers follow Scoop on a step-by-step journey from a dairy farm to the ice cream shop, learning how milk and cream are mixed, flavored, frozen, delivered, and finally scooped into a cone. Along the way, children explore each stage of the ice cream making process in a fun, friendly, and age- appropriate way.Packed with interactive elements, including lift the flaps, sliders, push- and-pull tabs, and a rotating flavor wheel on the cover, Scoop’s Ice Cream Adventure! turns learning into hands-on play. Designed for ages 3 to 5, this engaging board book supports curiosity, early nonfiction learning, and fine motor development while celebrating a favorite treat kids already love.Key Features:Step-by-Step Food Discovery: Introduces how ice cream is made in a simple, child-friendly sequence from farm to cone.Hands-on Novelties: Features lift the flaps, sliders, push and pull tabs, and a rotating flavor wheel to encourage active participation.Engaging Character-led Story: Scoop guides children through the process with warmth, humor, and expressive reactions.Supports Early Learning Skills: Builds vocabulary, sequencing, and fine motor skills through interactive play.Perfect for Ages 3 to 5: A sturdy, visually rich board book designed for preschoolers and repeat read-alouds.For more than 75 years, Albatros Media has been crafting original and innovative children’s books that are both playful and educational, fostering curiosity and a love of learning in young minds. From novelty and board books to picture books and nonfiction, Albatros Media creates high-quality books designed to inform, delight, and inspire.

Lift, slide, and spin your way through pizza making fun with Pip!Meet Pip the Pizza, a happy little pie who is ready to show how a dinner favorite comes to life. In this playful novelty board book, young readers follow Pip on a step-by-step journey from farms and fields to the family table, discovering how tomatoes, cheese, and dough work together to make a delicious pizza. Each spread introduces a new part of the process in a clear, friendly, and age appropriate way that keeps learning fun and engaging.Packed with interactive elements including lift the flaps, sliders, push and pull tabs, and a rotating cover wheel, Pip’s Pizza Adventure! turns food education into hands-on play. Designed for ages 3 to 5, this sturdy board book supports early nonfiction learning, sequencing skills, and fine motor development while celebrating a favorite mealtime classic kids love.Key Features:Step-by-Step Food Discovery: Introduces how pizza is made from fresh ingredients to family dinner in a simple, child friendly sequence.Hands-on Novelties: Features lift the flaps, sliders, push and pull tabs, and a rotating cover wheel to encourage active participation.Character-led Storytelling: Pip guides readers through each stage with warmth, humor, and expressive reactions.Supports Early Learning Skills: Builds vocabulary, sequencing, and fine motor skills through interactive play.Perfect for Ages 3 to 5: A durable, visually engaging board book designed for preschoolers and repeat read-alouds.For more than 75 years, Albatros Media has been crafting original and innovative children’s books that are both playful and educational, fostering curiosity and a love of learning in young minds. From novelty and board books to picture books and nonfiction, Albatros Media creates high-quality books designed to inform, delight, and inspire.