Annie Auerbach

Find out how Santa’s Workshop works —from letters to launch! Discover where all the Christmas toy-making magic happens in this interactive holiday board book, with fun lift flaps on every spread, and a pop-out keepsake toy.

Find out how Santa's Workshop works --from letters to launch Discover where all the Christmas toy-making magic happens in this interactive holiday board book, with fun lift flaps on every spread, and a pop-out keepsake toy.

Today, Mr. ZIP and his trusty sidekick B. Franklin are delivering mail to different places in the countryside. Along the way, they see farms, pumpkin patches, horses, and more. Everything is going well until their mail route has to take a surprise detour to deliver a "special package." Young readers will love the interactive lift-the-flap element as they join Mr. ZIP in this countryside adventure. Art note: Flaps will vary between reveals of art like a tree in an orchard without pear (flap reveals pears/Text: How many pears do you see?), or Horse with rider (flap reveals B. Franklin taking a ride/text: B. Franklin is “horsing” around!”) Key Words: Teamwork, Mail, Post Office, ZIP Code, Countryside, Llama, Horse, Pumpkin, Vegetable garden, Henhouse, Imagination, Play

Time to get your toothbrush out--not your hairbrush Try again, Stitch Stitch tries and tries again to brush his teeth in this silly, sweet board book perfect for read aloud fun with little ones Toddlers will love joining their favorite blue alien on his hilariously chaotic journey to master the art of brushing his teeth. With Lilo by his side patiently displaying the correct way to do it, Stitch tries, fumbles, and tries again to get every step right in Toothbrushes Are for Teeth. With special features like textured glitter toothpaste on the cover and a surprise mirror inside, little ones won't be able to resist smiling along with Lilo and Stitch and showing off their own pearly whites. A repeated refrain of "Try again, Stitch " makes this 12-page story perfect for read aloud fun with young children as they start to tackle one of life's earliest milestones: brushing their teeth

Forever Kind: Forever Friends Farm - A Heartwarming Tale of Friendship, Kindness, and GrowthWelcome to Forever Friends Farm, where a lovable and diverse cast of animal friends teaches valuable life lessons with humor and heart In this first book of the series, Jasper, a prickly and self-centered cat, arrives at Forever Friends Farm, but his unhelpful antics quickly cause trouble. When his behavior threatens to ruin a special celebration for PJ the goose, the youngest member of the group, Jasper expects to be cast out. Instead, he's met with something surprising: kindness. As he watches his new farmyard friends embrace empathy, teamwork, and second chances, Jasper begins to realize that true belonging comes from being kind and open to others.Created by New York Times bestselling author Annie Auerbach and beloved illustrator Luke Flowers, Forever Kind: Forever Friends Farm blends social-emotional learning (SEL) themes with engaging storytelling and laugh-out-loud moments. This picture book is perfect for teaching kids about kindness, inclusion, and the power of friendship in a way that feels natural and fun.Key Features: - Encourages social-emotional learning - Highlights themes of kindness, acceptance, and personal growth.- Engaging and humorous storytelling - Perfect for read-aloud moments at home or in the classroom.- Perfect for young readers - Ideal for ages 3-5, early learners, and anyone who loves animal adventures.With its heartfelt message and delightful characters, Forever Kind: Forever Friends Farm is a must-have for parents, educators, and caregivers looking to foster compassion, friendship, and positive social skills in young readers.Join Jasper and the Forever Friends Farm animals on this unforgettable journey of kindness and discovery

Mr. ZIP is always on the move Hardworking Mr. ZIP has to deliver the mail to all sorts of places Mr. ZIP and B. Franklin visit places all over the country including farms, big cities, marina's, and much more Along the way, readers can search for 145 different things to spot. Where's Mr. Zip encourages focus and exploration skills

Ready for a tour of the North Pole? Then join your tour guide: Yanni the Yeti. Yanni’s tour moves along swimmingly until the penguins show up. Silly and playful, the penguins are always where they shouldn’t be. And Yanni doesn’t like it one bit! Will Yanni be able to do his job, or will the penguins cause too much pandemonium?. Key Words: Picture book, humor, penguin, yeti, north pole, tour guide

When Valentine's Day cards and treats go missing throughout Kittydale, the SuperKitties must track down the thief to save the holiday. This pawsome foursome of adorable kitties transform into fierce, furry super heroes anytime justice needs to be served. Based on the hit Disney Junior series SuperKitties, this early reader is perfect for fans aged 4 to 6. This Level 1 reader is Lexile leveled to align the reader and text at an appropriate level of reading difficulty. The use of simple text and word repetitions helps lead emergent readers to reading success. Annie Auerbach is a New York Times bestselling author. She has written over 300 books for children, from board books to chapter books, and everything in between. Annie lives outside of Portland, Oregon with her husband and son. Add to your World of Reading collection - World of Reading: Meet the Firebuds- World of Reading: Mickey Friendship Tales- World of Reading: Meet Alice- World of Reading: Spidey and His Amazing Friends: Super Hero Hiccups - And More

It’s Christmas and the train yard is busy! There are lots of trains with lots of packages to deliver. Baldwin, a switcher train, does his best to get all the big trains ready. But when he discovers one Christmas package that’s been left behind, Baldwin decides he must deliver the package himself—no matter what!

In this fully illustrated picture book, Minnie will embark on a whimsical solo adventure Minnie has always been the most fashionable of the gang and her polka dots are definitely her signature look. However, when they decide to go on their own adventure, Minnie must set off around the globe to get them back As she goes from country to country, visiting extraordinary national parks, colorful markets, and many other locations, she also meets new characters, which in turn will interweave diversity and inclusion into her world. With the dynamic design, magical humor, and beautifully whimsy illustrations, our lovable mouse is on quite an adventure

Peppa celebrates her birthday in this sweet paperback storybook Based on the hit TV show.It's Peppa Pig's birthday Peppa invites her friends to a very special birthday party, complete with a magic show by The Amazing Mysterio -- also known as Daddy Pig. Find out what birthday surprises are in store for Peppa This edition comes with a pullout birthday card.

Baldwin is a simple Switcher Train, whose job is to move trains, cars, and cabooses around the train yard, readying them for their long- haul journeys, but in reality, aspires to be like his father, Big Al, the most famous of the world’s steam engines—but new and powerful diesel engines were now replacing the much older steam engines. After Big Al doesn’t return after a long journey, Baldwin sets out along the wide-open rails in search of his father along with his best friends Bobber the caboose. Baldwin’s Big Adventure is the story of the relationship between a son and father, friendship in the face of the unknown, and learning how to grow into who you want to become. This is a tale that continues to chug around every bend toward the horizon and ultimate goal – even if it starts out with just a small, unassuming switcher train with a giant heart!