![Mole Rat Gets Dressed](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/142311437X.jpg?itok=DI1_mv7y)
Wilbur is a different kind of mole rat. Instead of always being naked, he dons sporty clothing much to the chagrin of others. That is until his Grand-pah also asks “Why not?” Willems’ understated humor in both text and illustration will delight readers of all ages.
Mole Rat Gets Dressed
![Mirror to Nature: Poems about Reflection](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1590786246.jpg?itok=-ZgBGPA6)
A variety of animals in their natural habitat are presented here in handsome full-color photographs accompanied by a range of short poems that they inspired. Both words and pictures present reflections, literal and figurative, and will likely generate discussion.
Mirror to Nature: Poems about Reflection
![Little Chick](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0763628905.jpg?itok=V-st4RM9)
Little Chick is impatient and oh-so-child-like in each of her three short adventures. Wise Old-Auntie provides gentle guidance to Little Chick. Large pages support expressive, open, and winning watercolors to complement the satisfying story in three chapters.
Little Chick
![In My Backyard](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1934359173.jpg?itok=kWX9dm9m)
A backyard is the ideal place to count animals and their young. Rich language and attractive illustrations encourage readers to count from one doe with her fawn to ten grasshopper nymphs.
In My Backyard
![The Imaginary Garden](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1554532795.jpg?itok=rpeJ3she)
A little girl misses her grandfather’s old house where he would tell her about the flowers. Sadly, his new apartment has only a balcony but together they create an imaginative, artistic garden one brush stroke at a time. Warmth abounds in this gentle tale.
The Imaginary Garden
![Heart of Texas: A Lone Star ABC](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0061142832.jpg?itok=tCWItmBN)
Get to know Texas from A to Z in this attractive and informative book (continuing the author’s A to Z looks at cities). Short poems introduce one aspect of the state with lots of factual nuggets sprinkled on each vibrantly illustrated page.
Heart of Texas: A Lone Star ABC
![Follow That Map! A First Look at Mapping Skills](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1554532744.jpg?itok=S1aWEiqU)
One day when Sally and her friends are playing, they notice that her dog and cat are missing. The children use map skills to explore their neighborhood and beyond to locate Sally’s pets. Information and fun combine in this easy informational book.
Follow That Map! A First Look at Mapping Skills
![Foo, the Flying Frog of Washtub Pond](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0763636150.jpg?itok=uEKwlQPR)
As Foo, a frog, grows larger, so does his conviction that he is the biggest animal in the world. Of course, when Foo deflates, his friends assure him he’s still a fine size for a frog. Onomatopoeia and jaunty illustrations distinguish this retelling.
Foo, the Flying Frog of Washtub Pond
![Fancy Nancy Explorer Extraordinaire](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0061684864.jpg?itok=8aoUw8lp)
Fancy Nancy is back, this time exploring in her own backyard. Photographs combine with signature illustration to introduce the wonders of real butterflies, birds, leaves, and more — that young explorers anywhere will find and appreciate.
Fancy Nancy Explorer Extraordinaire
![Shake It Up, Baby!](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1416967370.jpg?itok=9ncJpOnN)
Chubby, rounded children in bright colors whish and swish, shake and bang in this sturdy board book with its built-in rattle. The rattle adds to the playfulness, though the language alone will get the young children moving.
Shake It Up, Baby!
![Seymour and Henry](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0763642436.jpg?itok=QscTR87u)
When their mother tells them their day of play is about to end, two ducklings run away — “pit-a-pat” — until it starts to rain. Gentle illustrations depict the appealing toy duck family.
Seymour and Henry
![Please Pick Me Up, Mama!](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1416979778.jpg?itok=SO-Xy4C7)
A young raccoon seeks attention from her ever-patient mother. She wants to be held then put down throughout their day together, until the youngster whispers “good night.” Soft illustrations in warm hues show their cozy world and affectionate relationship.
Please Pick Me Up, Mama!
![Planet Earth: Baby Penguins](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0545080827.jpg?itok=lY3MMXBH)
This appealing, sturdy book presents photographs of emperor penguin chicks (and adults) going about their daily business of fishing, cuddling, and generally taking care of one another. It is sure to create warm feelings regardless of the snowy landscape.
Planet Earth: Baby Penguins
![Oscar and the Bat: A Book about Sound](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1406304980.jpg?itok=cUKV-lpD)
Oscar, a young cat, learns from his friend Bat that “our ears help us know what’s around us, even when our eyes can’t.” Thus begins a fascinating sound adventure filled with information in an attractive format.
Oscar and the Bat: A Book about Sound
![Maisy Bakes a Cake](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0763641006.jpg?itok=K58PPw34)
Maisy takes to the kitchen in an apron and with washed hands to bake a cake in this interactive and informative book. She gathers ingredients, measures, mixes, bakes, and decorates. Then best of all, she shares it with her friend!
Maisy Bakes a Cake
![The I Love You Book](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0316019852.jpg?itok=rAN_F4J2)
A heart shaped cut-out on the front cover invites readers into the book in which child-like illustrations in primary colors depict adults’ unconditional love for children. Round-faced, smiling adults love them when they are shy or sharing, stinky or squeaky clean.
The I Love You Book
![I Know a Lot of Things](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0811866157.jpg?itok=Vhl64Non)
All children know a lot of things like when “I look in a mirror/what I see is me” and that they will continue to grow and learn. Poetic, child-like realizations combine with strong, uncluttered graphics to affirm and maybe even instruct.
I Know a Lot of Things
![A Garden of Opposites](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0375856668.jpg?itok=iaAMBU8F)
Simple, colorful graphics are used to illustrate paired opposites seen in a garden: short caterpillar and long snake; mama bird asleep, hatched eggs awake, and more, until a final foldout encourages readers to identify even more.
A Garden of Opposites
![Choo Choo](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0763634778.jpg?itok=RT_FVPWB)
A train of children “chuff” and “choo choo” down the tracks, through a tunnel, and into the sun — until they get to the beach. “Hooray!”
Choo Choo
![Cat](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1416978003.jpg?itok=mVzdVGC5)
There are all kinds of cats — cool, copy, striped, furry, bald, and more. They’re shown in all their glory in full color photographs on sturdy, interactive pages that can be touched, unfolded, etc. Playful language and silly humor create a broadly appealing book.
Cat
![T. Rex](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0763639990.jpg?itok=VuzZCsg7)
A child and his grandfather visit a museum to meet the T. Rex and explore what happened to the creature. Additional information is included on the CD.
T. Rex
![Diary of a Spider](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0060001534.jpg?itok=Wu9uBxte)
Sound effects and dramatic reading make the humorous saga of an eight-legged hero come to life. Based on the picture book of the same name.
Diary of a Spider
![The Bones You Own](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1426304102.jpg?itok=OHyJEFpF)
There are 206 little wonders that are the reason that people stand up straight. Explore bones in photographs and playful graphics with limited text in an open format in this recent addition to this playful introductory science series.
The Bones You Own
![Beep Beep](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0763634824.jpg?itok=xXhRTHjr)
What better way for a family to travel to grandma’s house than by jumping in their yellow car? Though the town, over the crosswalk, down the hill — to their destination: “Beep! Beep!”