New Releases by Tish Rabe

From best-selling author Tish Rabe, comes a touching picture book for children with parents in the military. Sometimes Apart, Always in My Heart conveys the heartfelt message that military families waiting for their loved ones to come home are heroes too! Sometimes Apart, Always in My Heart is dedicated to all the brave service members who sacrifice so much to defend and protect our freedom and to the children who wait for them to come home. Written in rhyme by bestselling children's author Tish Rabe and featuring hand-painted illustrations by award-winning artist Gill Guile, the book introduces the Bear Family, who are serving their country while Daddy Bear is away on military assignment. This heartwarming story will help every family know what it means to count the days until they are all together again.

A modern twist on the classic song "The Twelve Days of Christmas," this picture book will convince parents and children alike that there is no place cooler than a preschool classroom! On the first day of preschool, there are so many new things to do! From making friends to circle time to sharing snacks, there are lots of exciting firsts to look forward to. Set to the tune of "The Twelve Days of Christmas," this picture book is sure to delight and empower the tiniest of readers! Tish Rabe is a seasoned children's book author with over 160 titles, including ones for Sesame Street and Curious George, under her belt. Like Natasha Wing with The Night Before Christmas, Rabe puts a novel spin on a first-day-of-school classic with On the First Day of Preschool.

Teach children about sharing and kindness in this Level 2 Paw Prints reader by bestselling author Tish Rabe! Masterful storyteller-in-rhyme Tish Rabe unfolds the tale of a pair of farmyard friends -- PJ the Goose and Winston the Mouse -- who come upon the perfect place for their entire group of friends to play...until they realize it's in use by another group-- a bunch of friendly squirrels! Will all the animals come together and learn importance of sharing so they can enjoy this special place under the shady tree? About Forever Friends Farm: Forever Friends Farm promises social-emotional learning skills, a huge dose of laughter, and engaging storytelling about a group of diverse and relatable farmyard animal friends.

Dr. Seuss’s beloved characters welcome babies (and babies-to-be!) to the world in this vibrant special edition, featuring pages for families to personalize with memories of reading to their child—the perfect gift for baby showers and new parents. “Baby, oh, baby, the places you’ll go! The worlds you will visit! The friends you will know!” Artfully adapted almost entirely from the work of Theodor Geisel (AKA Dr. Seuss), Oh, Baby, the Places You’ll Go! extolls the joys awaiting newborns when they meet the Cat in the Hat, Horton the Elephant, the Birthday Bird, the Grinch, and over twenty more characters. Written to be read aloud to babies and babies-to-be (yes, babies in utero!) the book includes an introduction by Mrs. Dr. Seuss—Audrey Geisel—revealing how she and Theodor were fascinated by the idea that babies could hear sounds while still in the womb. With sixteen pages featuring guided prompts and Seussian illustrations for parents to record their child’s first memories of reading, this warm and winsome welcome to the world of Dr. Seuss will be cherished for generations!

TEACHER EDITION of a rhyming book and song featuring adorable animals children will love and an easy-to-sing lullaby to make getting ready for bed easy and enjoyable for everyone.

Children are never too young to learn life lessons about money. The three high-energy bunnies in the Bunny Family are discovering how to manage money in their own different ways. Honey Fern likes to earn, Sunny Dave likes to save, Funny Ben likes to spend, and they all like to give.This fun and helpful book will show kids and parents the many ways money can work for every bunny, every day.

Perfect for nervous/excited kids about to go to kindergarten (and their parents!). This engaging adaptation of “The Twelve Days of Christmas” convinces parents and children alike that there is no place cooler than a kindergarten classroom. On the first day of kindergarten, there’s so much to do! From making new friends to jumping rope in gym to riding the bus to school, there are lots of exciting firsts to look forward to. Even though saying good-bye to Mom and Dad is hard, when the school bus pulls up, it’s time to begin kindergarten fun. Share at home along with such books as Clover Kitty Goes to Kittygarten and Kindergarten, Here I Come! Tish Rabe is a seasoned children’s book author with over 160 titles, including ones for Sesame Street and Curious George, under her belt. Like Natasha Wing with The Night Before Christmas, Rabe puts a novel spin on a first-day-of-school classic with On the First Day of Kindergarten. And don''t miss the follow-up: On the First Day of First Grade!

Laugh and learn with fun facts about cats, from domestic to wild, kittens to cubs, and more—all told in Dr. Seuss’s beloved rhyming style and starring the Cat in the Hat! “I’m the Cat in the Hat. Let us leave right away to see all the cats we can see in one day.” The Cat in the Hat’s Learning Library series combines beloved characters, engaging rhymes, and Seussian illustrations to introduce children to non-fiction topics from the real world! Travel aboard the Kitty-Cat-Copter and learn: • how cats fit through small spaces • how they use their whiskers • why their eyes glow in the dark • and much more! Perfect for story time and for the youngest readers, What Cat Is That? All About Cats also includes an index, glossary, and suggestions for further learning. Look for more books in the Cat in the Hat’s Learning Library series! If I Ran the Horse Show: All About Horses Clam-I-Am! All About the Beach Miles and Miles of Reptiles: All About Reptiles A Whale of a Tale! All About Porpoises, Dolphins, and Whales Safari, So Good! All About African Wildlife There''s a Map on My Lap! All About Maps Oh, the Lavas That Flow! All About Volcanoes Out of Sight Till Tonight! All About Nocturnal Animals Once upon a Mastodon: All About Prehistoric Mammals Oh Say Can You Say What''s the Weather Today? All About Weather The Cat on the Mat: All About Mindfulness

Laugh and learn with fun facts about counting, adding, and dividing with 100—all told in Dr. Seuss’s beloved rhyming style and starring the Cat in the Hat! “Get ready to count, multiply, and divide. We don’t want to be late, so jump in and let’s ride!” The Cat in the Hat’s Learning Library series combines beloved characters, engaging rhymes, and Seussian illustrations to introduce children to non-fiction topics from the real world! When the Cat in the Hat visits on the 100th day of school, he teaches kids how to: add and subtract skip count multiply and divide in groups of 2, 5, 10, and 25 and much more! Perfect for story time and for the youngest readers, The 100 Hats of the Cat in the Hat: A Celebration of the 100th Day of School also includes an index, glossary, and suggestions for further learning. Look for more books in the Cat in the Hat’s Learning Library series! High? Low? Where Did It Go? All About Animal Camouflage Is a Camel a Mammal? All About Mammals A Great Day for Pup: All About Wild Babies Would You Rather Be a Pollywog? All About Pond Life Happy Pi Day to You! All About Measuring Circles I Can Name 50 Trees Today! All About Trees Fine Feathered Friends: All About Birds My, Oh My--A Butterfly! All About Butterflies Oh Say Can You Seed? All About Flowering Plants Inside Your Outside! All About the Human Body Ice is Nice! All About the North and South Poles

Laugh and learn with fun facts about mammals, from the land to the sea, the smallest (pygmy shrew) to the largest (blue whale), and more—all told in Dr. Seuss’s beloved rhyming style and starring the Cat in the Hat! “Yes, people are mammals—amazing but true! Oh, and cats in tall hats? Well...yes. We’re mammals, too!” The Cat in the Hat’s Learning Library series combines beloved characters, engaging rhymes, and Seussian illustrations to introduce children to non-fiction topics from the real world! Journey around the world and discover: what makes an animal a mammal what the world’s smallest and largest mammals are how different mammals take care of their babies and much more! Perfect for story time and for the youngest readers, Is a Camel a Mammal? All About Mammals also includes an index, glossary, and suggestions for further learning. Look for more books in the Cat in the Hat’s Learning Library series! High? Low? Where Did It Go? All About Animal Camouflage The 100 Hats of the Cat in the Hat: A Celebration of the 100th Day of School A Great Day for Pup: All About Wild Babies Would You Rather Be a Pollywog? All About Pond Life Happy Pi Day to You! All About Measuring Circles I Can Name 50 Trees Today! All About Trees Fine Feathered Friends: All About Birds My, Oh My--A Butterfly! All About Butterflies Oh Say Can You Seed? All About Flowering Plants Inside Your Outside! All About the Human Body Ice is Nice! All About the North and South Poles

Laugh and learn with fun facts about the sun, thunderstorms, snowflakes, and more—all told in Dr. Seuss’s beloved rhyming style and starring the Cat in the Hat! “You see, weather keeps changing, but one thing we know. It makes life exciting wherever you go.” The Cat in the Hat’s Learning Library series combines beloved characters, engaging rhymes, and Seussian illustrations to introduce children to non-fiction topics from the real world! Look up in the sky and learn: • how to read a weather map • what the water cycle is • how meteorologists forecast the weather • and much more! Perfect for story time and for the youngest readers, Oh Say Can You Say What''s the Weather Today? All About Weather also includes an index, glossary, and suggestions for further learning. Look for more books in the Cat in the Hat’s Learning Library series! If I Ran the Horse Show: All About Horses Clam-I-Am! All About the Beach Miles and Miles of Reptiles: All About Reptiles A Whale of a Tale! All About Porpoises, Dolphins, and Whales Safari, So Good! All About African Wildlife There''s a Map on My Lap! All About Maps Oh, the Lavas That Flow! All About Volcanoes Out of Sight Till Tonight! All About Nocturnal Animals What Cat Is That? All About Cats Once upon a Mastodon: All About Prehistoric Mammals The Cat on the Mat: All About Mindfulness

Laugh and learn with fun facts about caterpillars, moths, different kinds of butterflies, and more—all told in Dr. Seuss’s beloved rhyming style and starring the Cat in the Hat! “Butterflies are surprising and beautiful things as they soar through the air on their bright-colored wings.” The Cat in the Hat’s Learning Library series combines beloved characters, engaging rhymes, and Seussian illustrations to introduce children to non-fiction topics from the real world! Take flight with the Cat in the Hat and discover: how butterflies see thousands of images at once drink nectar from flowers using tubes (like straws!) lay eggs as small as the head of a pin and much more! Perfect for story time and for the youngest readers, My, Oh My—A Butterfly! All About Butterflies also includes an index, glossary, and suggestions for further learning. Look for more books in the Cat in the Hat’s Learning Library series! High? Low? Where Did It Go? All About Animal Camouflage Is a Camel a Mammal? All About Mammals The 100 Hats of the Cat in the Hat: A Celebration of the 100th Day of School A Great Day for Pup: All About Wild Babies Would You Rather Be a Pollywog? All About Pond Life Happy Pi Day to You! All About Measuring Circles I Can Name 50 Trees Today! All About Trees Fine Feathered Friends: All About Birds Oh Say Can You Seed? All About Flowering Plants Inside Your Outside! All About the Human Body Ice is Nice! All About the North and South Poles

Laugh and learn with fun facts about mapmakers, geography, compasses, and more—all told in Dr. Seuss’s beloved rhyming style and starring the Cat in the Hat! “You may travel the world, but no matter how far, with a map on your lap you will know where you are.” The Cat in the Hat’s Learning Library series combines beloved characters, engaging rhymes, and Seussian illustrations to introduce children to non-fiction topics from the real world! Go on a journey and learn: • how to read the latitude and longitude lines on a map • why a hiker uses a topographical map • why mapmakers use a scale and legends • and much more! Perfect for story time and for the youngest readers, There’s a Map on My Lap! All About Maps also includes an index, glossary, and suggestions for further learning. Look for more books in the Cat in the Hat’s Learning Library series! If I Ran the Horse Show: All About Horses Clam-I-Am! All About the Beach Miles and Miles of Reptiles: All About Reptiles A Whale of a Tale! All About Porpoises, Dolphins, and Whales Safari, So Good! All About African Wildlife Oh, the Lavas That Flow! All About Volcanoes Out of Sight Till Tonight! All About Nocturnal Animals What Cat Is That? All About Cats Once upon a Mastodon: All About Prehistoric Mammals Oh Say Can You Say What''s the Weather Today? All About Weather The Cat on the Mat: All About Mindfulness

Laugh and learn with fun facts about eating healthy, being active, avoiding germs, and more—all told in Dr. Seuss’s beloved rhyming style and starring the Cat in the Hat! “I’m the Cat in the Hat and I’ve come here to say: to be healthy, be active—an hour each day.” The Cat in the Hat’s Learning Library series combines beloved characters, engaging rhymes, and Seussian illustrations to introduce children to non-fiction topics from the real world! Take care of yourself and learn why it’s important to: move your body every day eat colorful foods wash your hands and much more! Perfect for story time and for the youngest readers, Oh, the Things You Can Do That Are Good for You! also includes an index, glossary, and suggestions for further learning. Look for more books in the Cat in the Hat’s Learning Library series! Wacky Weather One Cent, Two Cents, Old Cent, New Cent Super-Dee-Dooper Book of Animal Facts Oh, the Pets You Can Get!

A board book based on Green Eggs and Ham! for Dr. Seuss''s youngest fans! In this sweet, sturdy board book, Sam-I-Am shares the story of how he persuades his friend to try green eggs and ham. (What''s Sam''s secret? He never stops trying, of course!) Written in rhymed verse, this funny board book is an ideal introduction to the story for toddlers and preschoolers too young for the classic Beginner Book. Now everyone in the family--even pre-readers--can share in the fun and learn a valuable life lesson about trying new things!

Embark on a magical adventure with Elsa, Anna, Olaf, Kristoff, and Sven in this collection of five early readers starring your favorite characters from Disney Frozen!

On the first day of first grade, there will be lots of fun! This is the perfect book to share with a kindergartner getting ready for the step up to "big kid" school! From choosing books to read to building things with clay to performing in a play, there are many exciting firsts to look forward to. Saying good-bye to mom and dad can be hard, but when the school bus pulls up, it’s time for some first-grade fun! This engaging, vibrant adaptation of “The Twelve Days of Christmas” helps show parents and children alike that there is no place cooler than a first-grade classroom. Tish Rabe, a seasoned children’s book author of over 160 books, puts a novel spin on a first-day-of-school classic with On the First Day of First Grade.

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Grow your heart three sizes and get in on all of the Grinch-mas cheer with this festive Step Into Reading Step 1 story perfect for beginning readers and bakers during the holidays or any time of year! The Grinch and Cindy-Lou Who both like to bake, but who will eat the treat they make? Could it be . . . Max the dog? This simple rhymed holiday story is perfect for the very youngest readers. Complete with a simple 2-ingredient dog treat recipe printed inside the back cover, Dr. Seuss fans will be delighted-and inspired-by this sweet doggie tale featuring one of his most iconic characters! Step 1 Readers feature big type and easy words for children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story. The Dr. Seuss holiday classic How the Grinch Stole Christmas is now a major motion picture from Illumination Presents - Dr. Seuss'' The Grinch!

Laugh and learn with fun facts about eggs and the different kinds of animals that lay them—all told in Dr. Seuss’s beloved rhyming style and starring The Cat in the Hat! “I’m the Cat in the Hat. We must leave right away. Can you guess what I’m cooking for breakfast today!” The Cat in the Hat’s Learning Library series combines beloved characters, engaging rhymes, and Seussian illustrations to introduce children to non-fiction topics from the real world! Crack open the science of eggs and discover: • how all birds, insects, and spiders all lay eggs • how most amphibians, fish, and reptiles also lay eggs • the amazing shapes, sizes, and colors they come in • and much more! Perfect for story time and for the youngest readers, Who Hatches the Egg? also includes an index, glossary, and suggestions for further learning. Look for more books in the Cat in the Hat’s Learning Library series! Cows Can Moo! Can You? All About Farms Hark! A Shark! All About Sharks If I Ran the Dog Show: All About Dogs Oh Say Can You Say Di-no-saur? All About Dinosaurs On Beyond Bugs! All About Insects One Vote Two Votes I Vote You Vote There’s No Place Like Space: All About Our Solar System Why Oh Why Are Deserts Dry? All About Deserts Wish for a Fish: All About Sea Creatures

The Grinch and Cindy Lou Who bake a Christmas surprise.

Nick and Sally, the Cat said, get ready to race and meet Astronaut Audrey way up in space. She has a surprise. Hurry! Jump in! Our space adventure is about to begin!...

This Step 2 Step into Reading leveled reader features The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That! It’s Halloween, and the Cat in the Hat is taking Sally and Nick on a trip to find costumes. But when they encounter a colony of tiny cave bats, they are in for a fright—until they learn that most bats are harmless and nothing to be afraid of! Based on the PBS Kids Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About Halloween! TV special, coming in 2016, this early reader is the perfect way for kids to celebrate the holiday—and learn a bit about an iconic Halloween animal! Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. For children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.

Carve out family time for this Halloween read featuring The Cat in the Hat as he takes Sally and Nick on an exciting adventure! This simple, sturdy glitter board book includes over 30 flaps! Whether it's doing fun arts and crafts projects, brainstorming costume ideas, or picking the perfect pumpkin, the Cat always knows how to make Halloween spook-tacular! Girls and boys ages 0 to 3 can follow the fun through a twisty-turny corn maze, a not-so-haunted house, a pumpkin patch, and more! Based on the Halloween Special for the hit PBS Kids TV show The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!, this is the perfect way for little ones to celebrate Halloween!

Laugh and learn with fun facts about how animals camouflage by disguising, mimicking, concealing, and more—all told in Dr. Seuss’s beloved rhyming style and starring the Cat in the Hat! “I’m the Cat in the Hat. Come and travel with me to find animals that are not easy to see.” The Cat in the Hat’s Learning Library series combines beloved characters, engaging rhymes, and Seussian illustrations to introduce children to non-fiction topics from the real world! Join the Cat in the Hat as he visits with animals who use camouflage to help survive—including: some who change color to blend in some who disguise themselves as things they are not some who mimic animals that are dangerous, bad tasting, or poisonous and much more! Perfect for story time and for the youngest readers, High? Low? Where Did It Go? All About Animal Camouflage also includes an index, glossary, and suggestions for further learning. Look for more books in the Cat in the Hat’s Learning Library series! Is a Camel a Mammal? All About Mammals The 100 Hats of the Cat in the Hat: A Celebration of the 100th Day of School A Great Day for Pup: All About Wild Babies Would You Rather Be a Pollywog? All About Pond Life Happy Pi Day to You! All About Measuring Circles I Can Name 50 Trees Today! All About Trees Fine Feathered Friends: All About Birds My, Oh My--A Butterfly! All About Butterflies Oh Say Can You Seed? All About Flowering Plants Inside Your Outside! All About the Human Body Ice is Nice! All About the North and South Poles

A reassuring board book conveying unconditional love and the joy of reading together. Prompts on each spread encourage parent-child verbal interaction, aiming to bridge the word gap for babies. Celebrate the joy of reading together! Lively rhymes and book-loving animal families will capture little ones'' attention in this colorful board book. No matter what the season or time of day, it''s comforting to know that you can always count on your parent''s love and the time you share together with books. Questions on every spread prompt new parents to interact with their child while reading, cementing the parent-child bond while instilling a love of books. This board book will help bridge the word gap. Also available in a bilingual English-Spanish language edition entitled ¡Te amo, te abrazo, leo contigo!

“There are three things I’ll always do . . . love you, hug you, read to you!” The simple promise of togetherness offered in this bilingual (Spanish and English) board book is enhanced by interactive prompts throughout, encouraging parents to engage with their child while reading. Studies show that asking questions, like the ones in this book, helps children learn to read faster than if they just listen to a story. Love and literacy are gifts we can give to our children every day! “Hay tres cosas que siempre haré . . . ¡amarte, abrazarte y leer contigo!”. La simple promesa de compañerismo ofrecida en este libro bilingüe (español e inglés) con páginas de cartón es realzada por preguntas interactivas en todo el libro, animando a que los padres participen con sus hijos mientras leen. Los estudios han demostrado que hacer preguntas, como las de este libro, ayuda a los niños a aprender a leer más rápido que si solo escucharan un cuento. ¡El amor y la alfabetización son regalos que podemos hacerles a nuestros hijos todos los días!

“There are three things I’ll always do . . . love you, hug you, read to you!” The simple promise of togetherness offered in this bilingual (Spanish and English) board book is enhanced by interactive prompts throughout, encouraging parents to engage with their child while reading. Studies show that asking questions, like the ones in this book, helps children learn to read faster than if they just listen to a story. Love and literacy are gifts we can give to our children every day! “Hay tres cosas que siempre haré . . . ¡amarte, abrazarte y leer contigo!”. La simple promesa de compañerismo ofrecida en este libro bilingüe (español e inglés) con páginas de cartón es realzada por preguntas interactivas en todo el libro, animando a que los padres participen con sus hijos mientras leen. Los estudios han demostrado que hacer preguntas, como las de este libro, ayuda a los niños a aprender a leer más rápido que si solo escucharan un cuento. ¡El amor y la alfabetización son regalos que podemos hacerles a nuestros hijos todos los días!

An introduction to the world of Dr. Seuss—for babies and babies-to-be! Artfully adapted almost entirely from Ted Geisel’s work, this introduction to the world of Dr. Seuss is a must for expectant parents and new babies! In simple rhymed verse, author Tish Rabe extolls the joys awaiting newborns when they meet the Cat in the Hat, Horton the Elephant, Yertle the Turtle, the Great Birthday Bird, the Grinch, and twenty-five other beloved Seuss characters. Written to be read aloud to babies and babies-to-be (yes, babies in utero!), the book includes a brief introduction by Mrs. Dr. Seuss—Audrey Geisel—revealing how she and Ted were fascinated by the idea that babies could hear sounds while still in the womb—and might actually respond to the voices of their parents. A perfect gift for baby showers and newborns, Oh, Baby, the Places You''ll Go! is the ideal way to nurture a love of reading and Dr. Seuss in the very youngest children!

Laugh and learn with fun facts about raccoons, wolves, fireflies, and more—all told in Dr. Seuss’s beloved rhyming style and starring the Cat in the Hat! “I’m the Cat in the Hat and tonight we’ll take flight and meet some of the critters that come out at night.” The Cat in the Hat’s Learning Library series combines beloved characters, engaging rhymes, and Seussian illustrations to introduce children to non-fiction topics from the real world! Stay up past your bedtime and discover the world of nocturnal animals, including: • how bats use echolocation • why some desert animals hunt at night • how toads need to stay damp to survive • and much more! Perfect for story time and for the youngest readers, Out of Sight Till Tonight! All About Nocturnal Animals also includes an index, glossary, and suggestions for further learning. Look for more books in the Cat in the Hat’s Learning Library series! If I Ran the Horse Show: All About Horses Clam-I-Am! All About the Beach Miles and Miles of Reptiles: All About Reptiles A Whale of a Tale! All About Porpoises, Dolphins, and Whales Safari, So Good! All About African Wildlife There''s a Map on My Lap! All About Maps Oh, the Lavas That Flow! All About Volcanoes What Cat Is That? All About Cats Once upon a Mastodon: All About Prehistoric Mammals Oh Say Can You Say What''s the Weather Today? All About Weather The Cat on the Mat: All About Mindfulness