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Let's Play!

Kim Mitzo Thompson, Karen Mitzo Hilderbrand (author) Jackie Binder (illustrator)

Publisher: Twin Sisters ISBN: 9781619380073

Help baby learn playtime words with this adorably-illustrated book. Black and white art with bursts of color will capture baby’s attention with large, simple pictures that encourage learning. Includes the following fun pictures: ball, car, rattle, teddy bear, blocks, boat, doll, and truck. Other books in the Baby’s First Learning Book series include: My Day, “Ruff” says the Dog, and “Splash” goes the Hippo.

Holiday Surprise!

Kim Mitzo Thompson, Karen Mitzo Hilderbrand (author) Jackie Binder (illustrator)

Publisher: Twin Sisters ISBN: 9781619380851

Help baby learn holiday-related words with this adorably-illustrated book. Black and white art with bursts of color will capture baby’s attention with large, simple pictures that encourage learning. Pictures include: present, wreath, bell, stocking, ornament, candy cane, cookie and tree.

Mary Had A Little Lamb

Kim Mitzo Thompson, Karen Mitzo Hilderbrand (author) Sharon Lane Holm (illustrator)

Publisher: Twin Sisters ISBN: 9781599228204

Enjoy this adorably-illustrated, classic rhyme about Mary and her silly lamb that follows her everywhere she goes! Then young readers can continue reading six other classics including Little Bo Peep, Humpty Dumpty, Little Miss Muffet, Oh Where Has My Little Dog Gone, Hickory Dickory Dock and Hey, Diddle Diddle?

At The Farm

Kim Mitzo Thompson, Karen Mitzo Hilderbrand (author)Tammy Ortner (illustrator)

Publisher: Twin Sisters ISBN: 9781599228181

Listen to the story! Read the story! Sing the Story! “At the Farm,” includes the Read-along version of the story followed by the same story sung in an adorable song. Explore the farm and learn what sounds all the silly farm animals make! Young readers will recognize word patterns and find it easy to follow along. They can also practice early math skills by counting the animals on each adorably-illustrated page. “Look at the pigs playing in the mud. I see three little pigs and they’re all having fun. Now the sheep in the pen look ready to play. They’re going baa, baa, baa on this bright sunny day.” Rhyming text will have young children following and reading along in no time. “At The Farm” is a great book to reinforce early literacy skills.

A Is For Alligator

Kim Mitzo Thompson, Karen Mitzo Hilderbrand (author)Tammy Ortner (illustrator)

Publisher: Twin Sisters ISBN: 9781599228174

Listen to the story! Read the story! Sing the Story! “A is for Alligator,” includes the Read-along version of the story followed by the same story sung in an adorable song. “A is for alligator. B is for ball. C is for caterpillar. D is for doll.” From A to Z, young readers will learn different words that begin with each letter in this easy-to-read, alphabet rhyme. Each page includes capital and lowercase letters and delightful illustrations! The perfect way for pre-readers to learn the alphabet, identify letter sounds and explore alphabetical order.

Humpty Dumpty & More

Kim Mitzo Thompson, Karen Mitzo Hilderbrand (author)Sharon Lane Holm (illustrator)

Publisher: Twin Sisters ISBN: 9781599227870

Read the story. Then sing the story! It isn’t a secret that using songs to teach children pre-reading skills is fun and successful. This classic song is featured as a read-along and a sing-along. Help the children glue and tape Humpty Dumpty back together again with this adapted version of the classic Humpty Dumpty rhyme. Then enjoy five more classic nursery rhymes including Jack and Jill, Oh Where, Oh where, Has My Little Dog Gone?, Five Little Piggies and Little Miss Muffet! Adorable illustrations, repetitive text, and rhyming fun will have pre-readers enjoying and reading along in no time. The fun Read & Sing Along series includes: A Is For Alligator, A Pilot Flies Her Plane, At The Farm, Diez En La Cama, Down Through The Chimney, Duerme, Mi Pequenito, Hickory Dickory Dock & More, Huge Machines, I Like Colors, I Thank God For You, It’s Night-Night Time, Jolly Old St. Nicholas, Llego La Noche, Me Gustan Los Colores, Sleep, My Little One, Ten In The Bed, Two By Two and The Wheels On The Bus

Down Through The Chimney

Kim Mitzo Thompson, Karen Mitzo Hilderbrand (authors) R.W Alley (illustrator)

Publisher: Twin Sisters ISBN: 9781599227757

Listen to the story! Read the story! Sing the Story! “Down Through The Chimney,” includes the Read-along version of the story followed by the same story sung in an adorable song. Read the story. Then sing the story! It isn’t a secret that using songs to teach children pre-reading skills is fun and successful. This original song is featured as a read-along and a sing-along. Discover the magic with this precious tale of a child who spies on Santa during Christmas night. The little boy and his kitten quietly watch as Santa eats his cookies and leaves him colorful presents. Then, Santa surprisingly winks to him before sneaking back up the chimney! This jolly rhyme will have young readers overjoyed with the Christmas spirit. Other books in the Read & Sing Along series include Jolly Old St. Nicholas, Up On The Housetop, and The Twelve Days of Christmas.

Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed

Kim Mitzo Thompson (author), Patrick Girouard (illustrator)

Publisher: Twin Sisters ISBN: 9781599229898

Five little monkeys jumping on the bed! Read along as one-by-one each little monkey falls off and bumps its head! You'll be surprised by mama's solution!

One Red Sock

Jennifer Sattler (author) Jennifer Sattler (illustrator)

Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press ISBN: 9781534146167

A little purple hippo faces a dilemma. While getting dressed one day, she realizes that she is missing a red sock. But as she searches throughout her sock drawer, she cannot find a suitable replacement. From blue to green and gray to white, nothing she finds will match. But does that really matter? This new picture-book offering from Jennifer Sattler (Bully) reminds readers of all ages of the enjoyment that may occur when one lets go and embraces imperfection.

Common Threads: Adam's Day at the Market

Huda Essa (author) Mercè Tous (illustrator)

Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press ISBN: 9781534146297

Adam and his family spend an exciting day at the colorful and bustling Eastern Market. But when Adam gets briefly separated from Mom and Dad, he mistakes a friendly, diverse cast of characters for his parents in their traditional Muslim clothing--and shows that we all have more in common than you might think. This nearly-wordless picture book celebrates diversity and community in vibrant, dynamic art.

It's a Firefly Night

Dianne Ochiltree (author)

Publisher: Blue Apple Books ISBN: 9781609052911

Part glittery counting book, part endearing daddy-daughter story! A favorite childhood activity—catching fireflies—glows from the pages of this story, plus counting. Lilting rhymes chronicle a little girl's capture and release of fireflies, one by one, capped off by a collection of fascinating firefly facts.

I Can Be Kind

Jessica Pippin (author), Marc Mons (illustrator)

Publisher: Newmark Learning ISBN: 9781478804673

Mike spends the day at his favorite place, the aquarium! When he loses his favorite toy, he learns the importance of kindness. MySELF (Social Emotional Learning Foundations) helps children build social and emotional intelligence and literacy skills through shared reading of engaging texts that prompt discussions about real-world experiences. Child-centered themes support social and emotional growth, address Common Core Foundational Reading Skills Standards, and integrate family involvement with classroom instruction. Stories are written from the first person perspective and center around a diverse group of relatable children. Real-world photos, high-quality illustrations, and delightful narrators aid in teaching social and emotional skills without a heavy-handed approach.

Humpty Dumpty / Humpty Dumpty

Rhea Wallace (author), Anita DuFalla (illustrator)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781683420286

Wonderful illustrations and tellings of classic nursery rhymes.

Bundle Up

Jennifer Sattler (author) Jennifer Sattler (illustrator)

Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press ISBN: 9781534126411

Starting with a pair of yellow mittens, a purple hippo prepares to bundle up to go outside and play in the snow. Using humor and visual clues, primary and secondary colors are identified for the toddler set. The third entry in a new board book series by artist Jennifer Sattler (Dirty Birdies and Jungle Gym).

Words Are Like Faces

Edith Baer (author), Kyra Teis (illustrator)

Publisher: Star Bright Books ISBN: 9781595724212

The reissue of Edith Baer's classic poem is a celebration of the power of kind words.

Are You My Brown Bear?

Harriet Ziefert (author), Christina O'Donovan (illustrator)

Publisher: Blue Apple Books ISBN: 9781609055790

The Hola, English! bilingual books make each story personal, and being personal makes each story interesting to every child. Are You My Brown Bear? uses descriptive adjectives to differentiate between lots of bears (I am hairy bear. I am scary bear. I am boy bear. I am toy bear.)

Down By The Station

Kim Mitzo Thompson, Karen Mitzo Hilderbrand (authors) Ivy Dad (illustrator)

Publisher: Twin Sisters ISBN: 9781640335714

“Down by the Station” features adorable art and a repetitive verse that can go faster and faster as the train goes faster and faster along the winding tracks! “Down by the station early in the morning see the little pufferbellies all in a row. See the engine driver pull the little handle. Chug, chug. Toot, toot. Off we go!”

The Boy Who Wouldn't Eat Breakfast

Eugene Bradley Coco (author) Ann Iosa (illustrator)

Publisher: Twin Sisters ISBN: 9781625818720

Saturday morning at the farm is a busy, noisy place! Once Robby the Rooster wakes up and loudly exclaims “Cock-A-Doodle-Doo,” Zach is up and ready to play. When Zach runs into the kitchen to eat breakfast, he decides he doesn’t have time for this important meal. So off Zach runs to see Horace the Horse. But Horace can’t play with Zach because he is busy eating his breakfast of hay. Find out what happens when Zach finds Clara the Cow and Cori the Chicken.

How Many Ducks?

Kim Mitzo Thompson (author), Dorothy Stott (illustrator)

Publisher: Twin Sisters ISBN: 9781620020159

Count along as the playful little ducks swim around the pond and find their friends! How many will they find?

My First Picture Dictionary

Judy Nayer (author) Roz Schanzer (illustrator)

Publisher: Twin Sisters ISBN: 9781625817891

From a “clumsy cowboy on a camel” for the letter “c,” to “a hippo in a helicopter,” for the letter “h,” funny sentences will have kids laughing and learning at the same time.

The ABCs

Kim Mitzo Thompson (author), Sharon Lane Holm (illustrator)

Publisher: Twin Sisters ISBN: 9781620020166

From A to Z, dance and sing along with the little children as they learn their ABCs! Complete with delightful illustrations, this book makes it easy for early learners to follow along!

Singing The Consonant Sounds

Kim Mitzo Thompson (author), Patrick Girouard (illustrator)

Publisher: Twin Sisters ISBN: 9781620020180

What words begin with the letter b? Ball and bat and baby! Learning all about consonant sounds is fun with this catchy rhyme.

Old MacDonald's Letter Farm

Kim Mitzo Thompson (author), Patrick Girouard (illustrator)

Publisher: Twin Sisters ISBN: 9781620020173

Learn the ABCs with the neighing horses, oinking pigs and barking dogs on Old MacDonald's farm! All of your favorite farm friends come to life in this adorably-illustrated book.

Don't Trip, Pip!

Marie Powell (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607536468

Follow the adventures of a boy named Kip and his clumsy dog, Pip, while learning words in the –ip word family.

Who Can?

Charles Ghigna (author) Vlasta Van Kampen (illustrator)

Publisher: Orca Book Publishers ISBN: 9781459813700

Tongue-twisty teasers lead the reader through a miscellany of animals in this brilliantly illustrated hint-and-reveal book. Careful clues invite the child to guess what's coming next, and rhythm and repetition invite early readers to try out this little riddle book on their own. From toucan to centipede, all will delight in Vlasta van Kampen's colorful art and Charles Ghigna's whimsical words.