Best Selling Books by Lisa Wheeler

A Hug Is for Holding Me is a sweet, cozy book about love and affection and invites children to engage with the natural world in a fresh, new way. Some hugs are tight and some hugs are snug . . . but guess who gives the BEST hugs?

Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! The Paleo Theater is packed with cheering fans ready for a dance showdown. When the beat drops, can Triceratops win over the judges with his pop and lock? Can Allo''s on-pointe ballet moves dominate the solo category? And will Maia and Stego take home the top prize for their sizzling salsa steps? This prehistoric dance competition will keep you on the edge of your seat!

What better way to encourage a little one to sleep than with a soothing rhyme and image after image of sleeping animals! This gentle picture book introduces the sleeping habits of many animals—from puppies to whales—and compares them to the sometimes-unusual habits of human babies. In backpacks, on knees, in cradles or trees, sweet babies can sleep anywhere!

When the plant-eating Green Sox face the meat-eating Rib-Eye Reds, baseball will never be the same. Tied zip to zip, the game is a pitchers'' duel until the Green Sox''s hothead manager goes snout to snout with the dodo umpire and gets tossed out. The Sox respond with their veggie-powered bats and score three runs! Momentum swings back to the Reds before the seventh inning stretch, and they''re all tied up in the bottom of the ninth. Will this game need extra innings, or will Apatosaur save the day?

After a variety of animals get stuck one by one in bubble gum melting in the road, they must survive encounters with a big blue truck and a burly black bear.

Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! When veggie-nibbling Grazers and meat-munching Biters take to the soccer field, it''s a showdown of prehistoric proportions. Diplodocus shows an herbivore''s soft touch and strikes first for the Grazers. But Gallimimus takes a pass from the twin Pterodactyls on the wings and finishes it off to even things up for the Biters. In the second half, Apatosaur scores the go-ahead goal for the veggie-side, but then a brawl results in red cards for both teams. Hungry to tie the game, Biter Allosaurus takes advantage. Now it''s 2-2, setting up the teeth-gnashing, claw-curling final minutes. . . .

Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! When the carnivorous Meat face the herbivorous Grass Clippers, rims are sure to rattle! Ally-oops and rejections are the orders of the day as the dinos play a fast-paced full-court game. No one can establish a lead as the final seconds tick by. The fans are getting tense, and there''s a championship on the line. Which dino will step up and take it to the hoop? This exciting follow-up to Dino-Hockey, Dino-Soccer, and Dino-Baseball is sure to thrill dinosaur and sports lovers alike.

In a hockey match unrivaled in prehistory, the Meat-Eaters take on the Veggiesaurs. Fans go wild in the stands as T. Rex and Triceratops face off, and the game is off to a rip-roaring start. An assist from Raptor gains the first goal for the Meat-Eaters―but the naughty Pterodactyl twins, playing wingers, earn their team a penalty. The Veggies are quick to take advantage and Diplo scores. A tie game! Join the fans and find out what happens. You''ll have a front row seat, so keep an eye on Raptor. Hockey gets him pretty riled up and that''s quite a set of teeth he''s baring Dinosaurs face off in prehistoric sports competitions—from baseball to wrestling and every sport in between! Will the plant-eaters become the champions? Or will the meat-eaters be victorious? Fast-paced, rhyming commentary and exuberant illustrations put readers right in the action. Sure to thrill dinosaur lovers and sports fans alike!

Chip is the new pig in class and he notices that Fitch is the only wolf in class. Is Fitch a bad wolf, a werewolf, or just a lone wolf? After their first school day together, Fitch and Chip know one thing is certain -- even if they are really different, they can also be a lot alike, too. Join new friends Fitch and Chip on this first of their humorous and heart-warming adventures.

The veggie-saurs and the meat-eaters face off in the Mega-Bowl! Sacks and hand-offs. Touchdowns and interceptions. When dinos don shoulder pads, the action is sure to be epic. But as the clock ticks down, will the Scales make a goal-line stand or will the Blades break through for the winning TD?

Buildings, bridges, and books don''t exist without the workers who are often invisible in the final product, as this joyous and profound picture book reveals from acclaimed author of The Christmas Boot Lisa Wheeler and New York Times bestselling illustrator of Love Loren Long All across this great big world, jobs are getting done by many hands in many lands. It takes much more than ONE. Gorgeously written and illustrated, this is an eye-opening exploration of the many types of work that go into building our world--from the making of a bridge to a wind farm, an amusement park, and even the very picture book that you are reading. An architect may dream up the plans for a house, but someone has to actually work the saws and pound the nails. This book is a thank-you to the skilled women and men who work tirelessly to see our dreams brought to life.

One by one, Farmer Dale picks up animals who want a ride to town in his rickety old pickup truck.

In the spirit of Christmas classics The Polar Express and The Night Before Christmas comes a holiday tale about the magic of Santa, illustrated by Caldecott Medalist Jerry Pinkney Lonely Hannah is delighted to discover a warm black boot as she gathers kindling in the forest. A poor woman, she doesn''t have proper shoes on her cold feet. "Glory be! I only wish I had your mate," she says to the boot, and the next morning, to her great surprise, there is not just one boot but two sitting by her bed! More wishes bring even better gifts—but the best is still to come: A visitor arrives at her door—a man with a big white beard, wearing a red suit and only one boot. Who could this magical visitor be? Santa Claus, of course! And he has one more surprise in store for Hannah: She wakes up the next morning to find a new puppy waiting for her!

Baby and his family make some jazzy music.

Moo dreams of becoming a sailor. Little does she know, when she sets off toward the sea, that the first crew she joins will be composed of cats. Or that she herself will be hailed by a shipload of pirate steers as their captainà ;Â1s dairy queen. It''s amoozing where a dream can take a girl -- a truth which Lisa Wheeler and Ponder Goembel relish here in rollicking words and witty, windblown pictures.

Fitch and Chip learn that you do not have to wear a cape to be a hero.

Mouse and Mole feel afraid one dark night crossing a mush-mucky swamp and a marsh-misty wood.

Lisa Wheeler and Caldecott Honor–winning illustrator Molly Idle remind overeager little biters that biting is for food in this hysterical read-aloud picture book. Learning good behavior has never been so fun! It’s good to bite a carrot. It’s good to bite a steak. It’s bad to bite your sister! She’s not a piece of cake. Cause… People don’t bite people! That’s what this book’s about. So if you find you’re tooth-inclined— you’d better check it out!

Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! The Land Sharks take on the Algae Eaters in a dino-swimming showdown! Raptor and Stegosaurus start it off in the individual medley, while the Ptero twins battle it out in the butterfly race. Then Galli and Diplo wow the crowd with their flips and tricks off the diving board! But which team will win the swim meet? It comes down to the last event: the backstroke. Both Stego and Galli think they''ll take the prize. Let''s hope these dinos remembered their goggles—this swim meet is bound to make a splash!

This is an all singing, all dancing, hard riding, and high romancing story of a lasso-tossin'' cowgirl, a tough-as-jerky cowboy, and the two herds of high-stepping heifers that bring them together. Full color.

Describes what is known of the prehistoric ancestor of the elephant and their treacherous journey south for the winter.

In this hilariously instructive follow-up to Lisa Wheeler and Caldecott Honor–winning illustrator Molly Idle’s People Don’t Bite People, this cheeky and charming picture book reminds little ones that sharing is caring. Learning good behavior has never been so fun! It’s good to share a blanket. It’s nice to share some fries. It’s great to share your crayons BEFORE somebody cries. Yes… People share with people! It’s not that hard to do. So if you’d like to cozy up… I’ll SHARE this book with you!

Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! In this installment of dino competition, meat eaters face off against plant eaters in three high-speed auto events: drag racing, off-road racing, and stock-car racing. Lisa Wheeler''s rhymes explore thoughtful questions such as: Which dinosaurs would make the best chasers for support in a desert off-road race? Does T-Rex''s king status transfer to the track? And can Diplodocus actually fit inside a stock car? Barry Gott''s illustrations bring all the hilarious action to life.

Once a year, every year, the seven uncles gather. Shaggy coats, scarves of red. Two tall antlers on each head. Is it their niece they''ve come to see? Surely, yes. Is it their job they''ve come to do? Most definitely. And is she eager to join in the fun? Absolutely! Here is a playful tribute to a famous team of eight relatives who, once a year, every year, bring delight to children.

Singlets. Headgear. / Wrestling stance. / Whistle blows. / The two advance. Fun rhyming text from Lisa Wheeler introduces key moments in a wrestling match, and colorful illustrations from Barry Gott will captivate wee fans! Enjoy the action as dinosaurs in wrestling gear face off in this action-packed board book.

In When Pigs Fly, it''s Hero Day at school.

This playful celebration of babies (and of the people waiting for them to arrive) is a preschool read-aloud delight and a perfect gift for parents-to-be. Babies here! Babies there! Babies raining everywhere! Falling faster by the hour. Look out! It''s a baby shower! With rollicking rhyme and scrumptious, brimming pictures, this book is a joyous expression of babyhood. Bouncing babies, crawling babies, snuggling and babbling babies fill the bright and adorable pages of this ode that''s sure to become a storytime favorite.

Batter up! Simple rhyming text highlights baseball essentials as dinosaurs play baseball in this charming board book. Bright and appealing illustrations from Barry Gott bring the sports action to life!

Shorts and jerseys. / Ball and hoop. / Dino-dribble. / Pass and shoot. Bouncy rhyming text from Lisa Wheeler highlights basketball basics as two teams of dinosaurs take the court. Young fans will delight in the energy of this fast-paced board book. And action-packed art from Barry Gott includes lots of fun details for readers to enjoy!

Numbered jerseys. / Field of green. / Pads and helmets. / Dino-team. Fun rhyming text from Lisa Wheeler introduces key elements of football to the youngest sports fans, and colorful illustrations from Barry Gott keep readers cheering! Delight in the action as two dinosaur teams face off in this high-energy board book.

Dino-race cars. / Oval track. / Fancy stickers. / Front and back. Cheerful rhyming text from Lisa Wheeler introduces key features of stock car racing, and bright illustrations from Barry Gott captivate young fans. Buckle up and enjoy the ride in this high-energy board book!

Ring the doorbell . . . trick or treat! Here comes a dino-sized Halloween celebration. Rhyming text and lively illustrations show dinosaurs carving jack-o''-lanterns, visiting a haunted house, making costumes, and more! There''s tons of dino-fun for everyone in this high-energy board book series. Dinosaurs face off on the field, battle on the court, and rally in the rink, then gather together to celebrate their favorite holidays!

Santa Claus is missing, and a host of arctic animals searches for him in the snow.

In a book that ties into the television show''s ninth season, the cast and experts of "The Biggest Loser" discuss the importance of understanding one''s health, potential risk for disease, and ways to implement preventative lifestyle changes.

Dino-cooking. / Busy kitchen. / Family gathers. / Fine tradition. Lisa Wheeler serves up delicious rhymes that pair perfectly with Barry Gott''s bright illustrations in this rollicking celebration of Thanksgiving. Young children will devour this delightful board book!

Fitch and Chip learn that you do not have to wear a cape to be a hero.

Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! Hanukkah is coming, and the dinos are all busy getting ready! They make brisket and latkes, and the dino-kids play with a dreidel, act out the Hanukkah story, open gifts, and eagerly await their turn to light the menorah. Dinosaurs big and small gather to decorate, eat, and even compete in party festivities like only prehistoric carnivores and herbivores would. Lisa Wheeler and Barry Gott—creators of the enormously popular Dino-Sports picture books—team up to create celebrations of epic proportions!

On sea or pavement, / glide and spin. / Dino-Boarding . . . / Dino-win! High-energy rhyming text from Lisa Wheeler highlights key moments as dinosaurs compete on surfboards and on skateboards. Youngsters will delight in this action-packed introduction to two forms of boarding!

Here comes Santa Claws! Get ready to celebrate the holidays . . . dino-style. Rhyming text and vivid illustrations show dinosaurs decorating cookies, playing in the snow, dreaming of presents, and more! There''s tons of dino-fun for everyone in this high-energy board book series. Dinosaurs face off on the field, battle on the court, and rally in the rink, then gather together to celebrate their favorite holidays!