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Say Hello to Baby
“A handy guide for new BIG brothers and sisters who are welcoming a new baby into the family. Covering the first 18 months of baby’s life, this book helps readers bond with the new arrival and explains some key developmental milestones to look out for. Fact-filled guide packed with fun and safe suggestions for how siblings can interact and play with Baby.” — publisher
I Am You
"We may be different, but our hearts beat the same. In southern Africa, there is a belief called ubuntu—the idea that we are all connected. No matter where we’re from or who we are, a person is a person through their connections to other people. With simple, lyrical text and charming artwork, this lively picture book first published in South Africa is the perfect introduction to the concept of ubuntu for young kids. A celebration of friendship and kindness, the book shows children the many ways that we are all one." -- publisher
Smile for the Dentist
"Are your kids afraid to go to the dentist? The bright lights and new sounds of a dentist's office can seem overwhelming! This book helps lessen anxiety for upcoming dentist visits. Experience a routine checkup and learn about dental hygiene so your family can always smile for the dentist. " -- publisher
I’m Part of my Community
"Join the MVP Kids in imagining the community roles and careers they might fulfill someday. Doctors, mechanics, emergency services, and so many others keep our communities running well. But don’t wait! You can make a difference in your community today! Find out about helpful roles kids can fulfill now, and be inspired to show friends and neighbors how much you care." -- publisher
Hooray, It’s Garbage Day!
"Something’s coming down the street, rolling with a rumbling beat. The perfect picture book to share with sanitation fans of all ages!" -- publisher
My Own Way
"My Own Way is a poem and a picture book that introduces very young children to the wonder of gender diversity. Why feel limited to his or hers, blue or pink, football or ballet?" -- published
Dumpling Day
"Savor a rhyming celebration of one of the world’s most universal foods! Readers follow ten diverse families as they cook dumplings inside their homes in preparation for a neighborhood potluck. Dumplings are added to plates one by one, encouraging children to count with each new addition. Authentic recipes for all the dumplings and a map showing their regions of origin are included in the endnotes. Dumpling Day features dumplings from the following regions: India USA (Pennsylvania Dutch) China (Cantonese) Nigeria Japan Israel Mexico Syria Russia Italy" -- publisher
Home, Sweet Home
"Explore homes from around the world and through time celebrating different cultures and what is central to each and every home: the family who lives there!" -- publisher
God Speaks in Whispers
"God Speaks in Whispers helps even the youngest readers look for God's voice in the universe: in creation, as he speaks through his followers, and in the Bible as he speaks through his Word. With a charming rhyme pattern and vivid pictures, Mark and Summer Batterson invite little ones to imagine how God might be showing them love every day, by leaning in close to hear God's whisper." -- publisher
Your Whole Body
"Your Whole Body is an inclusive book for children about the entire body, from head to toes and everything in between! Your Whole Body helps parents teach their children the names for their genitals in a comfortable and natural way by seamlessly weaving in the explanations and illustrations for private parts as the book explores the body from head to toes." -- publisher