Concepts - Kids Fiction

Good Night Illinois highlights the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, Illinois State Fair, University of Illinois, Shawnee National Forest, John Deere Pavilion, Mississippi River and its famed riverboats, Route 66, Brookfield Zoo, Chicago Children's Museum, Chicago pizza, the John Hancock Observatory, and the Illinois Railway...

Look who's back Everyone's favorite moles are back, now in a sturdy board book format perfect for younger readers. Titles in this 4-book set commemorating the 20th anniversary of the classic series' original publication date have been specially selected to appeal to younger readers....

Play and learn with dogs of all colors, shapes, and sizes Questions within the book provide a built-in tool for grown-ups to use while reading, encouraging little ones to expand on the story. This type of interactive reading, known as "dialogic reading," is key...

Author: Barry MoserISBN-10: 1936524015ISBN-13: 9781936524013Publisher: Bookpartners, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/01/2010Pages: 158Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.20lbsSize: 10.90h x 8.40w x 0.50d

A little bee encounters objects and guesses what they might be until the whole is revealed. Children will use their imagination and develop logical thinking skills by following the bee through the story. Subject: connect parts to whole.Author: Soo-Hyeon KimISBN-10: 1925186547ISBN-13: 9781925186543Publisher: Big &...

Good morning, Little Bear--wake up sleepyhead Follow busy Little Bear from the time he gets out of bed till hes ready for his afternoon nap. Along the way, he plays, he paints, and he has a happy day. Children will love the magical nursery...

What Is Blue Blue Blue - What is Blue To You?" is an Adorable Work for Young Readers Who are Learning their Colors. It is a vibrant and fun way for young children to learn both colors and reading skills."What Is Blue Blue Blue...

This is the workbook that will teach your child how to properly hold and manipulate a pencil. It's interesting to note that the whole process is not going to be easy or quick. It's going to take some time for your child to hold...

Toddlers will find this activity book so entertaining, they wouldn't realize that they're actually learning! Composed of color me numbers, this book will train your child to like numbers. It will improve his/her math skills, particularly in terms of counting. This is the basis...

These cute babies are super cuddly, you can't stop staring and smiling while coloring! Coloring helps improve color and object recognition, as well as the easy identification of shapes, lines, forms and perspectives too. It is also an excellent activity to build your child's...

What Is Blue Blue Blue - What is Blue To You?" is an Adorable Work for Young Readers Who are Learning their Colors. It is a vibrant and fun way for young children to learn both colors and reading skills."What Is Blue Blue Blue...

Toddlers have short attention spans so to teach them a parts of educational foundation, attraction is a must. Coloring is a hands-on activity that allows children to enjoy the freedom to express. There is no right or wrong in coloring because all that there...

This book is about a scarecrow named "Steve". One day, Steve finds a magic wand which will change his entire life forever. Will Steve fulfill his dreams? Find out what happens as every page unravels the magic.Author: Jupiter KidsISBN-10: 1680323415ISBN-13: 9781680323412Publisher: Speedy Publishing LLCLanguage:...

Noah loves when the sun sets in the sky, painting it with vivid colors of pink, blue, orange and purple until dusk and the night enfolds the skies. His mom coaxes him to stroll with her on a late evening walk. They have fun...

Horace is a honey bee. He lives in hive with the rest of his family. His home is near a large meadow that is filled with beautiful flowers. Each day he goes out with his brothers and sisters to gather pollen from the flowers....

It isn't every day you see a racing turtle but that is exactly what Tommy is. he is the fastest turtle for miles around. Racing is all he ever thinks about. He can't help but ask everyone he meets to race him. One day...

Bobby Bee was flying through the flower garden on a spring morning. This was his favorite place to eat breakfast every morning. Landing on a rose full of pollen, he heard a cry for help He walked over to the edge of the rose...

Lily was so eager to be the smartest little frog she could be. But how could she ever learn all there is to know in the world? Poor Lily felt so discouraged, until the day her mama gave her some good advice that changed...

Mimi is on a field trip to a farm. There are so many animals. Young readers will help Mimi discover patterns as she encounters all the animals on the farm.Author: Wiley BlevinsISBN-10: 163440419XISBN-13: 9781634404198Publisher: Rocking Chair KidsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2018Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.15lbsSize: 7.80h x...

Milo likes to do things in the right order. His little brother Iggy has his own way of doing things. Young readers will see themselves in Milo or Iggy. And at the end of the day, either way is just fine.Author: Wiley BlevinsISBN-10: 1634404181ISBN-13:...

Milo likes to do things in the right order. His little brother Iggy has his own way of doing things. Young readers will see themselves in Milo or Iggy. And at the end of the day, either way is just fine.Author: Wiley BlevinsISBN-10: 1634400836ISBN-13:...

When Katie Comma is blown out of her book, she must search for her home. She deals with rejections from the sentences in which she tries to hide. Through this engaging character, young readers learn the proper uses for commas.Author: B. B. SwannISBN-10: 1455624616ISBN-13:...

Everyone's favorite veggies with wedgies are back...and ready to rock in this rollicking board book about the Elastic Band and their big new hit, "Doin' the Wedgie!" It's time for Farmer John's annual talent show, and the Veggies with Wedgies are all set to...

Over the Moon and past the stars is a whimsical story about loving people as they are. A bedtime tradition full of heartwarming illustrations and rhymes to remember. This bilingual book is a simple way to introduce children to the Spanish language through repetition...

Jake is an 8-year-old boy who gets angry about many things, like when he gets attacked by a zombie in his video game or when his older brother picks on him. One day Jake gets so upset he thinks his brain is going crazy...

Fred is a brand new fire engine who comes to live and work with the brave firefighters in the Big City. Everything is new for Fred, and the adventures begin right away Fire Engine Fred is a children's book series meant to teach valuable...

Hailey, Logan and their friends from around the world go on a flight of fantasy on an ever changing rainbow. Logan is excited to add the new postcard from Africa to his collection. As his sister Hailey pulls her favorite doll off the shelf,...

This fun, rhyming story for elementary-aged children explores what it means to "Go Green." The adorable character in this beautifully illustrated picture book takes readers on a silly yet educational adventure as he discovers simple ways to conserve resources and keep the Earth clean.Author:...

GRETA'S PURPOSE is about an awkward Great Dane pup that is trying to find her purpose in life. She finally discovers it in serving others and discovers she is perfectly suited for it.Author: Rebecca HelveyISBN-10: 0977475476ISBN-13: 9780977475476Publisher: Spiritbuilding.comLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/10/2008Pages: 72Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.43lbsSize: 8.49h...

Blueskin enjoyed being a highwayman. He found being reincarnated as a cat terrifying. But when he sees the two brothers responsible for this transformation, he decides to plot his revenge. So begins his adventure as a cat on the High Seas, avoiding grumpy sailors,...

Children will discover animal friends through visual cut-out puzzles.Author: Martine PerrinISBN-10: 0807567124ISBN-13: 9780807567128Publisher: Albert Whitman & CompanyLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/01/2011Pages: 16Format: Board BookWeight: 0.71lbsSize: 6.60h x 6.84w x 0.70dReview Citation(s): School Library Journal 07/01/2011 pg. 75Booklist 07/01/2011 pg. 62Kirkus Reviews 07/01/2011

Pirate Pete gets a map and sails off in search of treasure. What will he find? Teacher's guide available.Author: Lynne BentonISBN-10: 0778738922ISBN-13: 9780778738923Publisher: Crabtree ClassicsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/31/2008Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.15lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.60w x 0.20dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 1Point Value: 0.5Interest Level: Lower GradeQuiz #/Name:...

At school she's called "wimpy Wendy" - but Wendy isn't afraid of Slinky, Grandpa's snake. When she takes Slinky to school and he wriggles out of her school bag, Wendy will brave anything to rescue him.Author: Michael MorpurgoISBN-10: 0778709981ISBN-13: 9780778709985Publisher: Crabtree ClassicsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/15/2006Pages:...

Highly interactive book with die-cuts throughout that are ideal for developing visual awareness, creativity, and imagination.Featuring thick board pages that are perfect for little hands to hold and turn. Encourages young ones to exercise fine motor skills in the context of humour and play.From...

What can you do with a shoe? You can put it on your ear or wear it on your head or butter it like bread or use apple jam instead! What can you do with a hat? You can fill it up with pickles...

What can you do with a shoe? You can put it on your ear or wear it on your head or butter it like bread or use apple jam instead! What can you do with a hat? You can fill it up with pickles...

Could Sam the zookeeper have forgotten to feed Elephant, the other zoo animals wonder. "Like Sam, Rice never, never forgets her audience."--School Library Journal.Author: Eve RiceISBN-10: 0688073352ISBN-13: 9780688073350Publisher: Greenwillow BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/23/1987Pages: 40Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.25lbsSize: 6.90h x 7.70w x 0.10d

The new quilt is finished, and what a quilt it is Here is a square from the proud owner's baby pajamas, and one from the shirt she wore on her second birthday. There is even a square of the same material from which her...

Everyone in Miss Thompson's fourth grade class loves The Bears' House- Fran Ellen Smith most of all. When Fran Ellen goes into The Bears' House, she can forget about how awful things are at home. At the end of the term Miss Thompson is...

Changing History: A Philosophical Journey to the Heart of Darkness and Beyond, the young adult version, develops in the present day from a happenstance meeting of seven international travelers. Caught in a sudden snowstorm in the mountains of Tibet, they stumble upon a teahouse...

A vibrant and playful seek-and-find picture book by the acclaimed Swedish artist and designer Laura Ljungkvist, in which the reader uncovers animals hidden in a dazzling array of patterns and colors. The artwork, inspired by a European aesthetic, gives this work a simple, but...

An introduction to similarities for the youngest readers.A little girl describes all the things she and her twin sister have in common.Author: Barbara J. NeasiISBN-10: 0531266761ISBN-13: 9780531266762Publisher: C. Press/F. Watts TradeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/01/2011Pages: 40Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.20lbsSize: 6.80h x 5.70w x 0.20dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 0.7Point...

Readers who loved The Fourteenth Goldfish will cheer for Olivia Bean as she strives to win kids' week Jeopardy Olivia Bean knows trivia. She watches Jeopardy every night and usually beats at least one of the contestants. If she were better at geography, she...

Both simple and profound, Which Would You Rather Be? is a modern classic.This charming, kid-friendly picture book comes from a perfectly matched duo. Favorite books from the wildly creative William Steig include Sylvester and the Magic Pebble and Shrek! Harry Bliss's many beloved picture...

With bright, clear art and prose as clean as Sam the narrator's shiny engine, this preschooler-friendly book explores transportation, the parts of a car, signs and signals, night and day, community, and occupations.Bright, graphic artwork invites readers to count, name colors and shapes, and...

In the great green room, tucked away in bed, is a little bunny."Goodnight room goodnight moon"Goodnight Moon is one of the most enduring and beloved children's books of all time. This classic of modern children's literature is read and reread to countless children every...