Darryl the deer embarks on a perilous mountain journey and learns about respect and positivity in this entertaining and educational tale. When Darryl’s mother asks him to find a special medicinal plant thought to grow on the other side of the mountains, he readily agrees, eager to help his family. Freddy, an overly competitive and adventurous fox, decides to tag along and attempts to turn every aspect of the trip into a chance to prove his courage, but Darryl is too smart to fall for his selfish traps and carelessness. By acknowledging the value of feedback, the wisdom of elders, and the benefit of a positive outlook, Darryl is able to avoid unpleasantness with the scary and unfriendly animals he meets and return home safely. Freddy, on the other hand, faces serious obstacles due to his arrogant behavior and finds his homecoming tainted by remorse and a hurt sense of pride.
Watch the migration of over a million wildebeest along with Tino during a safari where he sees many dangerous predators along the African plains. Find out how Tino saves his friend, Gilda Giraffe, from the Black Manned Lion. Peak into the bushes when Tino rescues an orphaned baby elephant. See how Tino makes friends with a Maasai warrior who invites him to the ceremonial dance. What happens at Lake Nakura? Book includes CD with narration, sound effects, and theme specific sing-along song (music sheet inside the book)
With the help of a wish on a moonlit night, a little girl’s fantasy becomes reality. In a wink, the beautiful moon understands her desire for a day that never ends and grants her wish. See how constant daylight affects the world around her and eventually the attitude toward her wish. In the end, sometimes what we wish for might not be what we really want. We soon learn that nighttime is the time for rest and renewal and is as necessary as daytime.
Come along with Lucy and her new friends as she explores the lovely beach town of Margate. Lucy comes to life when she realizes how lonely it is to stand still forever. Visit Lucy's favorite places to eat, play, read, and shop! Lucy loves them all, and you can too. Hop aboard and come alive with Lucy the Elephant!
Colorful butterflies provide a suspenseful chasing game for a little boy on a hunting adventure. The journey takes him many places including "over a hill", under a bush, high in the sky, and low in the grass.
But what happens when his butterfly net becomes full? He soon finds out that you really... can't catch a butterfly!
This playful tale by debut author Michelle Zimmerman is loaded with catchy rhymes that youngsters will enjoy hearing and saying aloud. The bright, bold illustrations help children spot every detailed surprise. The book is designed to encourage the development of early language and literacy skills in all children. The easy to read text makes a great pre-reader!
Sometimes they even look like small, fluffy dogs. When there is trouble in the neighborhood mild mannered Dill becomes Kid Canine - Superhero! The only problem is Dill often sees trouble where there really isn't any. Follow Dill as he learns it doesn't take saving the world to be a real hero. Filled with bright, comic book-style illustrations that bring the reader into Dill's imaginary world.
The Belly Button Fairy is a grandmotherly fairy who flies through the skies in her rocking chair, carrying a ruler and a bucket of fairy dust. She is responsible for making sure that every child has a belly button, and that its always in the middle.
Speckles the spider and Crumbs the cricket think Katy the caterpillar is much too ugly to be their friend. But Annie the ant doesn't agree, and she and Katy become best friends. As Katy the caterpillar begins her strange transformation into a beautiful butterfly, her friend Annie is shocked and amazed. In this inspiring and beautifully illustrated book, Speckles and Crumbs finally learn the true meaning of beauty and friendship—and caterpillars. Grades K-4.
Nicholas Wallaby was always doing ridiculous things! And his mom was always letting him know. Nicholas, That's Ridiculous! she'd say - at least thirty times a day. Finally, Nicholas's mom realizes that Nicholas, isn't being ridiculous - he's just being a boy! With this lighthearted story, children can relate to Nicholas and the ridiculous things he does. Parents can learn to appreciate and enjoy the humor behind these happenings. INSIDE! A BOOK TALK to engage children in discussion, imagination and perception.
But one day a farmer shucks the little green pea, along with everyone else in row 53. And the pea is on his way to realizing his dream...in a roundabout way...that involves a wiggling worm and a big mud pile.
This cleverly told "eco" fable illustrates that good things do come to those who wait, and hope, and dream!
Alice is tall. Not T-Rex or Empire State Building tall. Just four inches taller than the other girls in her class, and Alice is worried.
FOUR INCHES! That’s a lot of inches taller than everyone else. Her mom says it’s okay to be tall, and her dad says it’s okay to be tall. IT’S OKAY FOR THEM TO SAY THAT. THEY’RE NORMAL!
Alice wishes, really wishes, she was just like everyone else. Then, her dream takes her to the place where the tall girls live, and she sees, really sees, herself for the first time.
Vision Works children's books teach your little prized possessions many great and valuable lessons. And now with our new addition My Choices Make Me Who I Am - take your child on a journey of accountability and responsibility. In this book they will learn many of the choices they will have to make. They will learn the value of making conscious choices that positively shape and define their destiny. Through colorful pictures and a smart little boy, this book teaches a great and powerful lesson that is significant to your child s growth, mentally, physically and spiritually. Ladies and Gentleman I present My Choices Make Me Who I Am . Your guidance along with this book can indeed inspire children to make the right ones.
A boy must search his heart to find ways to be so kind while taking care of an adorable dog named Lola. Tender messages are woven into captivating photographs, in this tale which reminds each of us we can always be just a little bit kinder in everything we do. A book for every child to read, share and carry in their heart!