Most Popular Books by Jill Esbaum

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.

Readers are invited to join the Angry Birds on an around-the-world habitat adventure in search of their stolen eggs. Packed with learning exercises and fun activities, this book will transform kids into explorers and leave them wanting more adventure. Full color.

High-flying history is brought to life in this suspenseful story of an unknown and daring pilot named Jack Knight, who in 1921 flew his biplane straight into a blizzard over America''s heartland and saved the US Air Mail Service in the process. When Jack Knight takes off in his biplane from North Platte, Nebraska, in 1921, hundreds of people crowd the airstrip. Is Jack transporting a famous passenger? Is he ferrying medicine for a sick child? Nope--Jack has six sacks of mail. For the past few years, biplanes like Jack''s have been flying the mail only during daylight hours. Flying after dark is risky and crashes are too common, so lawmakers decide to cut funding for the US Air Mail Service. Outraged officials and pilots want to prove that flying the mail is best, so they concoct a plan--a coast-to-coast race. But when a crash, exhaustion, and a snowstorm ground three of the planes, Jack Knight becomes the race''s only hope. All he has to do is fly all night long, leaning out of the plane to see, and navigate a blizzard over land he''s never covered with an empty fuel tank. Will Jack pull it off and save the Air Mail Service?

"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"--

"What do you call that group of animals? Learn the sometimes familiar and sometimes surprising names for animal groups from around the globe."--

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

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!

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.

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

In this charming picture book for preschoolers, curious kids will learn all about the amazing underwater world of coral reefs and the animals that live there. From sea stars to seahorses to sharks, young readers will be amazed by the diversity of life in coral reefs and by the wonders of our natural world. These engaging Explore My World picture books, on subjects kids care about, combine simple storytelling 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.

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

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?

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 sea turtle learning to swim

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!

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

This book answers some of kids'' most burning "Why?" questions. More than 200 colorful photos are paired with age-appropriate text featuring answers to questions like "Why do dogs sniff everything?" "Why do I burp?" and "Why is ocean water salty?" This book inspires kids to be curious, ask questions, and explore the world around them.

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.

"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."--

"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." --

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!

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.

"A horned toad bonds with an owlet over his unique traits and life in the desert before shocking the whole owlet burrow with his dramatic response to predators"-- Provided by publisher.

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

This book provides pictures and brief facts about a variety of different people.