Explore worlds both fantastical and familiar, with board books on monsters and farm animals, “The Ultimate Book of Mythical Creatures” and more.
My First Camera: On the Farm
By Laurence Jammes and Marc Clamens
Discover the joy found across the farm through a hands-on “camera” that slides out a photo on every page turn. “My First Camera: On the Farm” adds a creative twist with each photo revealing favorite farm animals like chickens, cows, rabbits, geese and sheep. Ages 0-3.
The Ultimate Book of Mythical Creatures
By Aurore Meyer; illustrated by Gabrielle Berger
Learn about the mythical world of monsters, mermaids, dragons and other fantastical creatures from around the world. Through over 50 interactive flaps, pop-ups, pull-tabs and more, The Ultimate Book of Mythical Creatures is an ultimate introduction to mythology and folklore. For ages 5 and up.
Small Monster, Big Monster: A Seriously Silly Book of Opposites
By Allan Sanders
In the silly and colorful board book “Small Monster, Big Monster,” little ones learn about opposites like big and small and hi and bye through curious monsters’ adventures. Ages 0-3.
I Am King Chameleon! I Demand to Be Seen!
By Ben Okon; illustrated by Sourav Majumder
King Chameleon is a little too good at camouflage, for someone who just wants to be seen! “I Am King Chameleon! I Demand to Be Seen!” is a loud and colorful book young readers will love to laugh along, with each outrageous rhyme, and will have fun trying to spot King Chameleon who is hidden on every page. For ages 4-8.
Every Child Is an Artist
By Louisa Penfold
Harvard arts education professor Dr. Louisa Penfold encourages children’s creativity through 32 activities inspired by diverse modern and contemporary artists. From colorful clay sculptures to creative choreography, the activities in Every Child Is an Artist are designed to spark curiosity and encourage physical movement, engaging all their senses to make and play.
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