HAVE NO FEAR: HALLOWEEN IS HERE
This Step 2 deluxe Step into Reading leveled reader features The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!—plus over thirty stickers!
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 with over thirty stickers 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.
HERE COMES SANTA
It’s Christmas Eve, and Santa Claus is ready to deliver toys and goodies to all of the lucky girls and boys. Join Santa in this fantastic mini pop-up as he guides his trusty reindeer through a sleepy town to bring cheer and laughter to all on Christmas Day!
This paper-over-board book has a pop-up on each spread. The book has a foil-stamped cover and is packaged in a resealable polybag with a sell sheet.
HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS
The Dr. Seuss holiday classic How the Grinch Stole Christmas is now a major motion picture from Illumination Presents – Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch!
Grow your heart three sizes and get in on all of the Grinch excitement with the original How the Grinch Stole Christmas—the ultimate Dr. Seuss Christmas classic that no holiday season is complete without!
“Every Who down in Who-ville liked Christmas a lot . . . but the Grinch, who lived just north of Who-ville, did NOT!” Not since “’Twas the night before Christmas” has the beginning of a Christmas tale been so instantly recognizable. This heartwarming story about the effects of the Christmas spirit will grow even the coldest and smallest of hearts. Like mistletoe, candy canes, and caroling, the Grinch is a mainstay of the holidays, and his story is the perfect gift for young and old.
And don’t forget to celebrate Grinch-mas this Christmas season, the annual holiday tradition inspired by How the Grinch Stole Christmas that encourages readers to grow their hearts three sizes by doing good deeds!
HOW TO CATCH SANTA
A #1 New York Times bestseller that’s a Christmas must-read!
From the creators of the New York Times bestsellers How to Babysit a Grandpa and How to Babysit a Grandma comes an equally charming and hilarious holiday offering!
After waiting for days and days and days, it’s finally Christmas Eve. And that’s when you can try to catch Santa. . . .
From Jean Reagan and Lee Wildish, creators of the bestselling HOW TO… series, comes a delightful new offering, written again in a hilarious instructional style. Two sibling narrators give clever tips for “catching” Santa (be crafty! be clever! be gentle!) on Christmas Eve. Filled with humor and holiday warmth, this is a jolly read-aloud for the whole family to enjoy!
And don’t miss Jean Reagan and Lee Wildish’s How to Raise a Mom and How to Surprise a Dad!
“A new hit this year is How to Catch Santa. . . . The picture book offers lighthearted tips on how kids can steal a glimpse of Mr. Elusive, aka Santa. . . .” —USA Today
HOW TO SCARE A GHOST
From the creators of the New York Times bestsellers How to Babysit a Grandpa and How to Catch Santa comes a silly (and not-too-spooky) send-up of Halloween…and ghosts!
Who says ghosts get to have all the fun on Halloween? In this humorous addition to Jean Reagan and Lee Wildish’s bestselling How to… books, the kids are in charge! But in order to scare a ghost, you might have to find one first. Guided by a tongue-in-cheek instructional style, two children show young readers how to set the stage for a spooktacular Halloween by carving pumpkins, playing games, and even reading scary stories. Has a ghost showed up? Great! Now the fun–er, the scaring–can really begin. Filled with charming role-reversal humor, creative ideas, and lots of holiday spirit, How to Scare a Ghost is sure to delight kids, parents, and things that go bump in the night.
I LOVE YOU MORE THAN CHRISTMAS
From the illustrator of the best-selling board book, I Love You to the Moon and Back, this festive hardcover picture book celebrates the joy of family at Christmas.
There’s a chill in the air and frost on the trees, and Little Bear has something to say:
“I love wrapping and ribbons and balls of bright string, And gift tags, and glitter – the joy that they bring!
I love giving presents, and getting them too, But the thing that I love more than Christmas is–“
But Little Bear keeps getting interrupted by the mail carrier, the oven timer, the carolers… Can you guess what Little Bear loves even more than Christmas?
I WANT A HIPPOPOTAMUS FOR CHRISTMAS
“Any child who has begged or pleaded for a pet for Christmas will love this book.” *
Christmas is coming, and one little girl wants nothing more than a hippopotamus to play with and enjoy. But will Santa Claus and her parents make her Christmas wish come true?
Based on the popular Christmas song by John Rox, this edition also includes the sheet music and lyrics to “I Want A Hippopotamus for Christmas.” With catchy refrains, classic artwork, and a heartwarming story, this timeless Christmas tale has been a favorite since 1953.
Music and lyrics for the song included!
* Through the Looking Glass Children’s Book Review
IF I COULD GIVE YOU CHRISTMAS
JEWISH HOLIDAY ORIGAMI
Clearly detailed illustrations and captions explain all the steps for an entire year’s worth of holiday projects–from Chanukah dreidels and a menorah with candles to Passover pyramids and an image of the Red Sea parting. Additional projects for weekly observances include sabbath candles and kiddush cup.
Great for synagogues, schools and homes, this easy-to-follow guide offers beginning paperfolders a unique, fun-filled way to celebrate Jewish culture
JONNY LAMBERT'S TEN LITTLE REINDEER
Count from 10 reindeers to 1, then back to 10 again in this fun-filled, lift-the-flap Christmas board book with a playful rhyme for little ones.
Beautifully illustrated by Jonny Lambert, this delightful picture book makes a wonderful Christmas gift for babies and toddlers. Young children can turn the pages and lift the flaps to discover all the surprising things the busy reindeers are up to – they’re checking the gifts, taking off with Santa’s sleigh, swooping and diving, helping Santa through the chimney, stopping for carrots, falling asleep, getting tangled up, hitting a tree, and even going for a wee-wee!
Action-packed and with humorous Christmas Eve scenes little ones will love, this entertaining festive book is perfect for story time over the Christmas holidays.
The sturdy, toddler-tough pages and big, hard-wearing flaps are just right for young children developing their fine
motor skills, while the bouncy counting rhyme is enjoyable to read aloud and share, encouraging children’s number skills, language, and early literacy. Jonny Lambert’s 10 Little Reindeers is sure to be a Christmas book babies and toddlers will enjoy again and again.