Robert Bender's vibrant illustrations and visual humor have made his books popular with young readers.In The Three Billy Goats Gruff, Bender's dynamic images and concise language tell the story of three goats who are kept from their dinners by a threatening troll who guards the bridge.Young readers will enjoy the trickery of the wily young goats and the power of their older brother who, in the end, defeats the hungry troll.

Full of ants, iquanas, narwals and yaks, this book has one of Robert Bender's fantastical illustration for each letter of the alphabet.

So far, it's not been a good day for Alvin. No one seems to have remembered that it's his birthday. Neither a goat in a coat, an armadillo floating on a pillow or turtles clearing hurdles will get him to leave his room. The snake with a cake? That just might do it.Full of fun rhymes and Robert Bender's colorful illustrations, this book is the perfect birthday (or any day book) for young readers.

From the mouths of babes (or children at any rate) comes some of the world's greatest advice. "Boys are thieves, either they steal your heart or they take your school supplies." "Don't put a bee on a leash." "Do not put your sister in the yard sale just because she cries a lot." Page after page of priceless advice earned through years (usually about ten) of experience. Oh, and "Beans aren't fruit. You can't trust grown-ups with anything!"

Once upon a time . . . nothing was as it seemed.What if Sleeping Beauty were actually a frog princess, cursed forever to weep, sleep . . . and leap? Or the Three Chickens had to outwit Goldifox? What if Cinder-Elephant had the chance to attend the ball of her dreams—can she bake her way to meeting a dashing prince?Zany animals of all species get their own fairy tale endings in these laugh-out-loud twists on the classics from Gregory Maguire, bestselling author of Wicked.

The Toddler’s Handbook introduces 17 basic concepts. Included are numbers, colors, shapes, sizes, ABCs, animals, opposites, sounds, actions, sports, food, tableware, clothes, engines, emotions, body, and time. This book develops early language skills using 174 words that every kid should know. Vibrant colors and images are designed to attract the attention of babies and toddlers. This book will help children learn a variety of important concepts before preschool.

From the Newbery Honor-winning, New York Times bestselling author of The Inquisitor's Tale.If you dare, join Jack and Jill as they embark on a harrowing quest through a new set of tales from the Brothers Grimm, Hans Christian Andersen, and others. Follow along as they enter startling new landscapes that may (or may not) be scary, bloody, terrifying, and altogether true in this hair-raising companion to Adam Gidwitz’s widely acclaimed, award-winnin...

It’s as easy as ABC! Learn the alphabet and have fun with your new animal friends.African Antelope, Diving Dolphin, Enormous Elephant, Orange Octopus, and other hilarious animals will introduce your child into the world of letters and words.Every one of those charming characters presents one letter of the alphabet. Your child will learn how to spell it while listening to the funny stories that contain plenty of words using each letter. Your child will never be bored. With l...

The Preschooler’s Handbook introduces 18 basic concepts. Included are ABCs, numbers, colors, matching, shapes, school, manners, arts, playground, gardening, biking, car rides, shopping, jobs, potty, and brushing teeth. This book develops early language skills using more than 300 words that every kid should know. Preschooler’s will learn to match uppercase letters with their lowercase counterparts, and develop early counting skills. Vibrant colors and images are designed to attract the atte...

In this second book in a series that Kirkus Reviews calls a “fast-paced combination of middle school realism and fairy-tale fantasy,” it’s up to Rory to save the Ever After School—and deal with her father’s fiancée.After taking part in a successful real-life fairy tale, Rory Landon is now an Ever After School veteran. She has better friends than she’s ever had, and she’s stronger, more confident, and ready to take on whatever comes next.Or so she t...

Books for children have the function of introducing, in your kids daily routine, the habit and the interest in reading.They will love meeting the animals and its names.The book brings 45 animals, beautifully illustrated, and introduced by the adorable Monster Kid, the friendly little monster.It facilitates the comprehension of the alphabet (ABC), provides a starting point in the differences of script and typographical fonts, displaying the very first letters and wor...

Goldilocks is out for a stroll in the woods when she starts feeling hungry. The Three Bears are out for a walk too, waiting for their porridge to cool. Goldilocks finds their house and soon makes herself at home...Hopscotch Fairy Tales retell classic fairy tales in accessible language of no more than 400 words, with bright colourful supporting illustrations by our top authors and illustrators.