Best Selling Books by Jill Esbaum

Readers are invited to join the Angry Birds on an around-the-world habitat adventure in search of their stolen eggs. Includes learning exercises and activities.

Explains how Emperor penguins manage to live, eat, and raise their young in an extremely cold environment.--

Pandemonium results when a mouse sneaks into a warm kitchen to escape a blizzard and startles Estelle in her bubble bath.

Angry Birds characters go on an adventure through the rain forest that includes a wacky search-and-rescue mission in the Amazon jungle, fun facts about the rainforest''s diverse ecosystem, and a range of learning activity options.

When trucker Jo hits the open road, her faithful little doggy pal, Big Al, is always with her. The two make a fine traveling team until Big Al gets distracted after a potty break at a rest stop and wanders off. In her rush to get back on the road, Jo doesn''t realize her best buddy isn''t in the truck cab. As soon as Big Al figures out what has happened, he is determined that nothing will distract him from his plan to wait for Jo to come back. Well, almost nothing. When you''re a dog, it''s easy to get overwhelmed by all the unfamiliar and tempting sights and smells, and even new humans. Told in both Jo''s and Big Al''s voices, this heartwarming story of separation and joyful reunion is based on a true event.

The world becomes a playground in this incredible book of questions and answers featuring Rovio''s hugely popular Angry Bird characters. The well-loved characters encourage children to ask big questions, think big thoughts, and get the right answers. A fun-tastic way to help answer the questions kids ask time and time again, this accessible and educational tool allows readers to analyze and explore their immediate world as they build basic skills, and provides hours of engagement for Angry Birds fans and curious young minds! Packed with learning exercises and fun activities, it will prepare them for the bigger questions and world ahead.

Welcome to the wild world of sea turtles! In this intro to the species, youngsters discover where on Earth this reptile lives, what it eats, and how big it grows. Cool photos of all the different kinds of sea turtles and adorable photos of just-hatched turtle babies bring the creatures into full focus. After learning the basics, young readers will learn why sea turtles need our help and what people around the world are doing to help save them. Filled with fun facts, games, and an activity focused on making a difference in sea turtles'' world, Go Wild! will inspire kids to care about this swimmingly cute animal.

"Fly with your favorite Angry Birds characters as they travel back in time on a zany search to find their eggs. Kids will be hooked on this wacky mystery as they analyze and observe the wonderful world of dinosaurs as they are building basic skills through fun and fascinating activities"--

Thunder is big. Cluck is small. Thunder likes to ROAR! Cluck likes to say "hello!" Can Thunder and Cluck be friends?

cIteŞte PoveŞtI uIMItoare despre Leonardo, Martin Luther King Jr., Amelia Earhart, Mohandas Ghandi şi despre mulţi alţi oameni inspiraţi şi fascinanţi din toate colţurile lumii. Aceste pagini pline de imagini vivace şi prietenoase prezintă tânărului cititor peste 50 de oameni celebri şi vieţile lor interesante. În InterIor veI GĂsI: • 27 de portrete şi 33 de miniportrete ale unor mari personalităţi ale umanităţii • Fapte ieşite din comun şi pagini pline cu ilustraţii uimitoare • Întrebări pentru a încuraja o lectură interactivă • Hărţi care scot în evidenţă locuri ale unor explorări şi situri istorice • Sfaturi pentru părinţi, utile pentru educaţia celor mici

A precocious lion cub takes a risk and discovers its tremendous talent - a big lion roar! Little learners follow the delightful story of an apprehensive lion cub wondering about its limits in this great big world. As the cub tests its strength, tries something new, and even tumbles, it realizes that it is strong, capable, and powerful. Filled with photographic art, simple text, and charming facts, this title is the perfect choice for little lion lovers learning to find their own voice! About the Be Bold! Series: Like preschoolers, young animals must learn to be bold and to try new things! In doing so, we can all discover some of our most incredible abilities and attributes! So join these creatures as they learn to hop, swim, roar, and more -inspiring little readers everywhere to BE BOLD!

Elwood Bigfoot is big, LOUD . . . and lonely. It''s hard for him to make friends--especially with the tiny birdies whose chirps and cheerful songs help him feel less alone. But whenever a hopeful Elwood hollers at a birdie to STAY, the scared creature flies away. Will Elwood ever find a way to befriend the birdies?

A factual (and funny) introduction to the polecat and its awesome, action-packed superpower, from the team that brought you Parrotfish Has a Superpower. The polecat has a super cool superpower you’d probably never guess. Why? Well, first, he’s usually only awake when the rest of us are sleeping! Second, he is NOT a baby skunk, despite what everyone says, so he can do more than spray his predators. And third, his superpower isn’t something he normally shows to friends. But today he’s happy to show you (and one nervous porcupine) what it is! After we get to know him of course. Will you be able to guess the superpower? Read this book to find out!

Los niños en edad preescolar están llenos de preguntas «¿Dónde?», y en este increíble libro encontrarán respuestas fascinantes y a menudo sorprendentes. ¿Dónde se encuentra el mayor desierto del mundo? ¿Dónde lucen las auroras boreales? ¿Dónde está Stonehenge? ¿Dónde se inventó el helado? ¿DÓNDE? es una pregunta que nos hacemos cada día acerca de multitud de cosas. ¿Dónde se encuentra la montaña más alta? ¿Dónde se inventó la pizza? Aquí encontrarás todas las fascinantes respuestas explicadas para los más pequeños. En este libro encontrarás: * Mapas muy accesibles. * Más de doscientas fotografías a todo color dan vida al mundo que nos rodea, al tiempo que colman la curiosidad y las ganas de divertirse de los lectores. * Con experimentos, juegos y consejos para los padres

Este maravilloso libro responde a algunas de las preguntas más candentes e interesantes de los niños. ¿POR QUÉ? Las inquietas mentes de los niños son capaces de formular infinitas preguntas. Este libro les ofrece infinitas respuestas. Con Mi asombroso gran libro de los ¿por qué?, los mayores podrán contestar a los interrogantes de los más pequeños, de un modo adecuado a su edad. Los capítulos incluyen divertidos juegos, fascinantes experimentos y más de 200 fotografías a todo color que invitan a aprender a los curiosos de todas las edades.

Curious little kids will be eager to learn all about the adorable animals featured in this charming three-in-one bind-up book. With koalas, dolphins, and penguins, it''s triple the fun and a great way to introduce kids to reading. Explore My World picture books combine simple stories with unforgettable photography. They invite little kids to take their first big steps toward understanding the world around them and are just the thing for parents and kids to curl up with and read aloud.

"Nonfiction, full-color photos of animals and nature introduce basic math concepts and encourage kids to see a world of numbers all around them"--

Go back in time to a sleepy Mississippi River town The townfolk of a small village on the banks of the upper Mississippi come vividly alive at the sound of a whistle and the holler of "Ste-e-e-e-eamboat a-comin''!" The incoming vessel is filled with passengers and cargo, and at a rapid speed, things are unloaded and loaded - but before you know it, the village is once again at its previous sleepy pace. Inspired by Mark Twain''s Life on the Mississippi, Jill Esbaum has crafted a skillful, spare poem, and Adam Rex has created gorgeous paintings that do homage to Norman Rockwell. Ste-e-e-e-eamboat a-Comin''! is a 2006 Bank Street - Best Children''s Book of the Year.

It is a hot day. Thunder and Cluck find a dark, cool cave. But which friend is brave enough to lead the way in?

Thunder is strong. Cluck is smart. Thunder is stuck in quicksand! Can Cluck think of a way to get him out? Ready-to-Read Graphics books give readers the perfect introduction to the graphic novel format with easy-to-follow panels, speech bubbles with

You never know what will happen when a T. Rex crashes your birthday party. Sure, you''ll be super excited when he turns up. But then he''ll stomp. He''ll ROAR. He''ll wonder how you taste with a little mustard. In the end, though, you may find yourself asking him to come back next year! This delightfully whimsical picture book has a fun twist kids will love.

Spencer the bunny''s older brothers frighten him with stories about Frankenbunny and other monsters until Spencer figures out how to overcome his fears and his brothers.

Examines the characteristics and changes that occur in nature during the spring season with text and photographs of baby animals.

A wild animal takes a risk and discovers its tremendous talent! In this delightful series, we follow the story of an apprehensive kid animal wondering about its limits in this great big world. As the kid tests its strength, tries something new, or even tumbles, it realizes that it is strong, capable, and powerful. Not unlike preschoolers, these animals teach us to be brave and to try new things. In doing so, we can discover some of our most incredible abilities and attributes! In this edition, we meet a kangaroo learning to hop!

A wild animal takes a risk and discovers its tremendous talent! In this delightful series, we follow the story of an apprehensive kid animal wondering about its limits in this great big world. As the kid tests its strength, tries something new, or even tumbles, it realizes that it is strong, capable, and powerful. Not unlike preschoolers, these animals teach us to be brave and to try new things. In doing so, we can discover some of our most incredible abilities and attributes! In this edition, we meet a sea turtle learning to swim

In this book, curious little kids will learn all about the bustling world of honeybees and the important role they play in our delicate ecosystem.

"Explore the wonders of the night, from the moon and the stars to nocturnal animals that howl and hoot!"--Back cover

"Connections uses vibrant photos and minimal text in specially selected books to create conversation among caregivers and those in the moderate to severe stages of Alzheimer''s/dementia. This experience can help create special moments and memories for the caregiver as well as calming and reducing stress for the individual in care." --

"How do refrigerators stay cold? How does water come out of the faucet? Answers to these questions and many more will help parents move beyond the stock answer "because" and give level-appropriate, fascinating, true answers. More than 300 photos bring a child''s world to life while satisfying kids'' curiosity and sense of fun. Questions in each chapter encourage interactivity, and parent tips extend the experience of the book."--

Each year, as days grow shorter and trees become bare, the world outside seems to slow and darken. But for children, this time of year is magical. The frosty air crackles with play and laughter. There is a sense of excitement as snow and cold weather make for outdoor adventures that are not possible any other time of year.

Thunder is big. Cluck is small. Thunder and Cluck are friends who go on laugh-out-loud adventures together. Come along for these three funny stories!

"Snuggle up as you learn all about cuddly koalas!" -- Page [4] of cover.

Describes the unique physical characteristics, food habits, and parenting behavior of tigers.--