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Five little bunnies went hippity hop. The first bunny said, "We're here! Let's stop!" Get ready for spring with these five little bunnies as they hide brightly colored Easter eggs for all to find. Toddlers will want to chant along with this fun take on a classic rhyme. With Dan Yaccarino's vibrant and bold illustrations bringing these little bunnies to life, this sturdy board book is sure to captivate your littlest Easter cutie.

“Yaccarino offers just the right mix of humor and scares for the very youngest readers.” —Publishers WeeklyFrom celebrated author-illustrator Dan Yaccarino comes the spirited sequel to his bestselling Five Little Pumpkins, based on the classic nursery rhyme.The sun is setting and the moon is rising—join the pumpkins on a Halloween romp as they roll along with their friends and get into more spooky fun in this sturdy Halloween board book, perfect for little hands!Combining Dan Yaccarino’s signature bold, graphic art with familiar playful, rhyming text, children will love counting the pumpkins on every page.

The classic nursery rhyme—with a springtime twist! Five little chicks hatch, explore, and play in this adorable board book by acclaimed author-illustrator Dan Yaccarino.The bouncy text will have toddlers chanting along with the vibrant, bold illustrations that bring these little chicks and their farm friends to life. This sturdy board book is perfect for little hands and is a must-have addition to Easter baskets.Check out the board books for every season in the Five Little series:Five Little Pumpkins Five Little Pumpkins Came Back Five Little ElvesFive Little Bunnies

A wickedly fun rhyming treat! With bouncy, rhyming text in verse from the classic nursery rhyme and bold, dynamic illustrations from acclaimed author-illustrator Dan Yaccarino, Five Little Pumpkins is a must-have Halloween board book!Roll along with the pumpkins and their spooky friends as they get into some spirited Halloween fun. The perfect gift for little pumpkins everywhere.Five Little Pumpkins sitting on a gate.The first one said, “Oh my, it’s getting late!”

Ring! Clang! Firefighter Flo and her team race to stop a fire in this picture book filled with bold art and fun onomatopoeia.Last night at the Fire Station…With a jingly-jang, the telephone rang.RING-RING! RING-RING! Firefighter Flo jumps out of bed! There’s a fire and only a pro like Flo and her team can help. Read along as the firefighters put on their fireproof suits, rush off in their truck, douse the fire with the big hose, and rescue the family pet. The CLANG of the siren and WHOOSH of the fire will have parents and kids reading aloud together.The Big Jobs, Bold Women series introduces even the youngest readers to strong women in tough hands-on jobs. Don't miss out on Crane Jane! and Plumber Pearl!With dynamic artwork from Dan Yaccarino, Nickelodeon character designer for The Backyardians, and energetic verse from Andrea Zimmerman, best-selling author of Trashy Town, Firefighter Flo is the perfect read for kids who love to watch the big red fire trucks rush by.

You’ll laugh out loud at this funny fractured folktale with pictures by a popular artist!The Goldilocks family leave their campsite to go on a hike while their s’mores cool off . . . when along comes Bear.“What’s that yummy smell?” Bear wonders. S’mores, of course: too gooey, too chocolatey . . . and just right! Bear eats them all.Bear continues to wreak havoc by breaking a chair, smashing musical instruments, and extinguishing the fire. When the Goldilocks return, they are flabbergasted. They try to make a lot of noise to shoo away the bear . . .  when Mama Bear and Papa Bear show up. Mama and Papa apologize profusely for the behavior of their naughty offspring, but the Goldilocks don’t speak “Bear.” They just hear a lot of LOUD GROWLING. So they decide to hightail it out of there, and the Bear family gets to enjoy the tents and snacks that are left behind.This hilarious story, a perfect readaloud, and its hilarious pictures will delight children and parents alike.A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard SelectionOne of Evanston Public Library’s 101 Great Books for Kids

Big Jobs, Bold Women series is now in board book, perfect for toddlers for who love bright, noisy fire trucks.Last night at the Fire Station…With a jingly-jang, the telephone rang.RING-RING! RING-RING!Firefighter Flo jumps out of bed! There’s a fire and only a pro like Flo and her team can help. Firefighters put on their fireproof suits, rush off in their truck, douse the fire with the big hose, and rescue the family pet. The CLANG of the siren and WHOOSH of the fire will have parents and kids reading aloud together.This first board book in the Big Jobs, Bold Women series introduces toddlers to strong women in tough hands-on jobs. Firefighter Flo! makes this empowering message accessible in a new durable format that is the perfect size for a energetic toddler.With dynamic artwork from Dan Yaccarino, Nickelodeon character designer for The Backyardians, and energetic verse from Andrea Zimmerman, best-selling author of Trashy Town, Firefighter Flo is the perfect read for kids who love to watch the big red fire trucks rush by.

From acclaimed creators Shelly Becker and Dan Yaccarino comes this joyful picture book about a girl and her grandmother as they plan the perfect visit togetherOne, two, Grandma loves you.Three, four, visit more.Five, six, precious pics.Seven, eight, mark the date.A young girl and her grandmother count up to their next visit and then do all of their favorite things together in this joyful rhyming picture book.

From acclaimed creators Shelly Becker and Dan Yaccarino comes this joyful board book about a girl and her grandmother as they plan the perfect visit togetherThis joyful rhyming board book is a tender love letter between every grandchild and grandmother who live far apart.Dan Yaccarino’s enchanting illustrations and Shelly Becker’s jaunty text—based on the beloved nursery rhyme “One, Two, Buckle My Shoe”—carry a reminder that no matter how far away Grandma may be, her love is always with you.One, two, Grandma loves you. / Three, four, visit more. Five, six, precious pics. / Seven, eight, mark the date. Publishers Weekly praised the hardcover edition of this book: “The duo’s intergenerational affection is portrayed as effortless, effusive, and unconditional. A wonderful celebration of reunions.” And in a starred review, School Library Journal called it “a pure, cadenced classic, where the clues to good times past and present add up to a generous look at the special bonds of an extended family.”

From the incredible team behind One, Two, Grandma Loves You and One, Two, Grandpa Loves You, author Shelly Becker and award-winning artist Dan Yaccarino, comes ABCs for a Peaceful Me, a unique ABC book all about mindfulness.Feel your breath move in and out.Feel the peaceful energy.Focus on the here and now . . .and just BE. A is for appreciate, B is for breathe, C is for connect, and D is to discover all of the great ways little ones can bring mindfulness into their daily routines.Featuring bold, colorful art, each spread focuses on a unique word promoting a healthy body-mind connection; a hidden object relating to the letter; and an animal, such as an antelope, a bear, an elephant, a tiger, and even a unicorn. Young readers will delight in learning this unique alphabet, as well as new ways to self-soothe and express themselves.

A joyful ode to the special bond between fathers and their daughters from acclaimed creators Shelly Becker and Dan YaccarinoOne, two, Daddy loves you.Three, four, throat feels sore.Five, six, soothing sips.Seven, eight, best play mate.A young girl and her artist father make the best of a sick day (with an impromptu puppet show, a cupcake-making session, and lots of art supplies) in this heartfelt, rhyming picture book from acclaimed creators Shelly Becker and Dan Yaccarino.

An indispensable guide to welcoming children—from babies to teens—to a lifelong love of reading, written by Pamela Paul and Maria Russo, editors of The New York Times Book Review. Do you remember your first visit to where the wild things are? How about curling up for hours on end to discover the secret of the Sorcerer’s Stone? Combining clear, practical advice with inspiration, wisdom, tips, and curated reading lists, How to Raise a Reader shows you how to instill the joy and time-stopping pleasure of reading. Divided into four sections, from baby through teen, and each illustrated by a different artist, this book offers something useful on every page, whether it’s how to develop rituals around reading or build a family library, or ways to engage a reluctant reader. A fifth section, “More Books to Love: By Theme and Reading Level,” is chockful of expert recommendations. Throughout, the authors debunk common myths, assuage parental fears, and deliver invaluable lessons in a positive and easy-to-act-on way.

See the world from a pet kitty’s point of view via the video camera perched on its head in this playful and energetic Pre-Level 1 Ready-to-Read book in the Critter-Cam series!Jump, Kitty. Jump. Jump. Jump. Dunk, Kitty. Dunk. Dunk. Dunk. Dunk. A camera on a kitty’s head captures its adventures in a typical day as it jumps, shakes, chases, and naps! Dan Yaccarino’s bright art and Margie Palatini’s simple text create a dynamic world that beginning readers will want to visit over and over again!

Experience the ocean from a shark’s perspective via the video camera on its head in this fun and exciting Pre-Level 1 Ready-to-Read book in the Critter-Cam series!Swim, Shark. Swim. Swim. Swim. Swim. Readers can swim along with a shark and see what it sees as it dances with an octopus, encounters a whale, and meets new fish friends! Dan Yaccarino’s bright art and Margie Palatini’s simple text create a dynamic world that beginning readers will want to visit over and over again!

Experience the ocean from a shark’s perspective via the video camera on its head in this fun and exciting Pre-Level 1 Ready-to-Read book in the Critter-Cam series!Swim, Shark. Swim. Swim. Swim. Swim. Readers can swim along with a shark and see what it sees as it dances with an octopus, encounters a whale, and meets new fish friends! Dan Yaccarino’s bright art and Margie Palatini’s simple text create a dynamic world that beginning readers will want to visit over and over again!

“[Tess’s] self-confidence grows to match her giant heart. A fanciful story of empowerment.” —KirkusInternationally acclaimed and bestselling author-illustrator Dan Yaccarino presents a larger than life picture book about a girl with a heart as giant as she is.Tess has a BIG problem.She’s a giant with an enormous wish to be like everyone else in the city of Myth-hattan. When she gives up on ever fitting in, she meets a friend just her size, and the two team up for a daring rescue. Can these misfits save the day—and the big city parade?This reassuring and heartwarming tale will empower young readers struggling to find acceptance, and it reminds us that there’s a hero within every one of us.