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Children Picture Books
Albert is bored. It is raining and he has finished playing all his games. So he looks out of the window and starts to wonder. "If I am in my house, and my house is in the street, near the park, in the town, and the town in is in the country, in the world, in the universe, then what is the universe in?" The first book in a fantastic new series that introduces philosophy to five year olds, Albert deals with the question of infinity in a way to which children everywhere will respond!
A simple, engaging story introducing ideas of non-binary identities, tolerance and acceptance to very young readers, from the writer of the critically acclaimed picture book, The Pocket Chaotic.
''A simple yet inclusive story that is likely to build tolerance, insight, and healthy relationships among young readers''. -- Booklist
''ALEX AND ALEX is a cute picture book about embracing differences and friendship''. -- YA Books Central
''What a fun book for illustrating gender fluidity! With its polka dot endpapers and bright primary colors, this cheerful book shows that gender does not matter to good friends''. -- Youth Services Book Review
''A great addition to any early years classroom setting for discussions about friendship & embracing differences...& for older children to reflect upon stereotypes in relation to gender identities''. -- Just Imagine
''Need many more books like this one for young children!'' -- Net Galley
''Alex and Alex is brilliant in its simplicity. I can't recommend it highly enough!'' -- Picture Book Perfect
''What a wonderful book that I think every child making their first steps socially should have read to them''. -- The Great British Bookworm
''The lack of gender and deliberate avoidance of stereotypes makes this a useful book to help children think more about what allows people to get along and like each other''. -- School Reading List
''Definitely the best book I have come across that sensitively discusses the concept of being non-binary without preaching or taking away from the playful plot for children''. -- The Value's Bookshelf
Alex and Alex have lots of things in common. They love playing, and dressing up and building things. They also are very different to one another; Alex is very messy and Alex is very tidy, Alex likes running and kicking a ball and Alex likes reading and dreaming. After a trip to the museum goes a little bit awry, Alex and Alex have some cooling off time. But they always make up because Alex really really really really really really REALLY.... likes Alex!
This is a book for very young readers introducing ideas of tolerance and friendship in a completely non-gendered way. Neither character is identified as a boy or a girl, and the activities that each one enjoys is a mix of traditional 'boy' and 'girl' things Aimed at children who are just at the cusp of gender awareness and role-play, it provides a much needed counter-balance to more traditional, binary pre-school literature. Boldly illustrated by Ben Javen
Loud noises frighten Alex very much. He wants to play with other children but their loud laughter and screams terrify him. All these noises make Alex's head hurt because Alex has autism. Children with autism or autism spectrum disorder [ ASD ] have challenges with social skills and communication. These children are severely frustrated and have difficulty coping with too much stimulation from their environment. ALEX and his MAGICAL COLORS is a heart-warming story about Alex and his magical ability to paint pictures with his amazing twirling colors. One day Alex realizes that his neighbors are sad because they are surrounded by the city's gray, gloomy walls. Despite his fear of the neighborhood's loud noises banging inside his head, Alex finds a way to communicate his love for his neighbors by painting the gray and gloomy walls with his amazing twirling colors. Drawing images and painting them with imaginative color patterns are excellent activities that can help all children, and those with autism and special needs share their thoughts and communicate with others.
The Alexander Girard Color hardcover book features the vintage 1972 illustration, "Girls," on the cover, as well as twenty-six classic Girard designs that celebrate color.
Pre-schoolers learning to identify colors will enjoy this charming little book, with its catchy rhymes and whimsical illustrations. Design-savvy adults will also love the retro illustrations and sophisticated packaging design. Overall, a great offering from our line of hardcover children's books.
Never. Not ever. No way. Uh uh. N.O.
For how can he leave his best friend on his favorite sitter or Seymour the cleaners? He'd rather stay and live in a tree house or a cave. And even though Nick calls him puke-face and Anthony says he's immature, he's not ("Do you hear me? I mean it!") going to move.
"Aliana Reaches for the Moon interweaves science and art to tell a beautiful story about a budding young scientist who serves as a wonderful mentor and role model for her younger brother." Grace Wolf-Chase, PhD; Astronomer, Adler Planetarium
In this charming STEAM book, children will see how the light of the full moon inspires Aliana to create a present for her brother Gustavo, which will surprise the whole family.
Aliana loves observing everything in nature.
When she notices how bright the light of the full moon shines into her room, she spends time learning about the moon and experimenting with light.
As she prepares for her brother's birthday, she plans a wonderful surprise to be revealed with the next full moon.
What people are saying!
"This short children's book imparts many pearls of wisdom about the qualities of a scientist, while telling an engaging story about a girl's caring relationship with her younger brother. Using her ingenuity, imagination, and ordinary household materials, Aliana creates a special experience for Gustavo's 5th birthday. Aliana Reaches for the Moon encourages all children - and especially girls - to read, explore, experiment, and to take notice of the natural world. There's even an important message for parents - doing science can be messy!" Grace Wolf-Chase, PhD; Astronomer, Adler Planetarium
"Curiosity and imagination, paired with research and experimental play, help Aliana bring her unique idea to life. Aliana Reaches for the Moon will inspire readers to use science, imagination, and experimental play to create their own innovations." Linda Schwab, Flight Director, Challenger Learning Center of Northwest Indiana
Alice in Wonderland: The Mad Hatter's Tea Party brings this classic and beloved story to a new generation of young children.
Alice in Wonderland: The Mad Hatter's Tea Party provides a faithful introduction to the classic and to Carroll's incredible imagination, something so magical that children will recall it when they are older and ready for the original work. With the simply extraordinary art of Eric Puybaret, Alice and her friends come brilliantly to life for the picture book reader.
Read along as Alice encounters the Cheshire Cat, attends a tea party with the Mad Hatter and his friends, plays croquet with the Queen and her retinue, defends herself at trial, and ultimately returns home. Though the original Alice text might be too difficult to understand for pre-readers, the one-of-a-kind characters and fantastical situations are silly and fun and perfect for a picture book adaptation.
Meghan McCarthy's hilarious "Aliens Are Coming!" tells the true story of the Halloween radio prank that duped much of the country into believing that Martians had invaded. The book uses excerpts from the actual "War of the Worlds" radio broadcast and includes information about the importance of radios in the 1930s (before the time of televisions and computers) as well as facts about Orson Welles and H. G. Wells, author of the novel on which the broadcast was based.