Merrill Rainey – illustratör

A Good Housekeeping Best Kids' Board Book of 2022! Transform into epic dinosaurs with this interactive board book! What is it like to be a T. rex or pterodactyl? Hold this book up and look through the eyeholes to find out!Stretch! I’m a brontosaurus! I can feel the breeze!Stomp! I’m a stegosaurus! I can shake the trees!Simple rhymes and unique eyeholes invite readers to jump in on the action. ROAR! I’m a Dinosaur is the perfect energetic read-aloud and natural segue into playtime. It’s also a special imaginative gift for your youngest dinosaur fan.Let’s stomp, chomp, and soar. Let’s be dinosaurs!Merrill Rainey brings each dinosaur to life with clever eyeholes and his textured, vibrant artwork.

Pop out a world of wonder! Watch as young minds come alive as they pop out pieces, then fold and glue together buildings, vehicles, and friendly faces. Making a bustling town encourages hours of imaginative play - perfect for little architects and builders who love the tactile joy of building blocks and Lego-like toys.Crafted by beloved children's book illustrator and author, Merrill Rainey, My First Town: A Building Block Book is where fine motor skills flourish and creativity awaits. Spark your child's imagination as they construct their very own settings and characters, fostering endless fun.

From award-winning author Susan E. Goodman comes something really fun: a radio show in a book! Meet our bug expert: Dr. Doodlebug. Dr. D hosts a radio talk show called On The Air With Dr. Doodlebug, where he answers the burning questions bugs have. Why does a caterpillar get SOOO hungry before...changing? How can lightning bugs use less electricity? With terrific repartee and fabulous illustrations, this inviting format, illustrated by Merrill Rainey in comic book style, will enchant bug enthusiasts, their adults, and educators alike. Bring all your questions. Dr. Doodlebug’s got the answers!

Look through the eyeholes to become your favorite farm animal! This interactive, rhyming board book encourages the imagination and playtime. Cock-a-doodle do! I'm a rooster! Wake up, I say. Moooooo! I'm a cow! I chew all day. At the farm, explore all the sights and sounds of barnyard animal favorites! Hold the book up to your face and look through the die cut eyeholes to transform into a rooster, cow, chicken, horse, dog, pig, and farmer. Little animal lovers can mimic the sounds and let their imaginations run wild as they try out different animal behaviors. The simple, catchy rhymes and bright artwork make this the perfect story time book and crossover into playtime. Eager for more interactive playtime board books? Check out Roar! I'm a Dinosaur! also by Merrill Rainey.