Clever Publishing

Children can learn all about animals and colors with Learn Animals and Colors, a new addition to Clever's Early Concept series Learn Animals and Colors is a sturdy, lift-the-flap board book that introduces children to a variety of animals found on the farm, in the forest, and in the ocean while also teaching them the names of colors. This book features simple, straightforward text; adorable illustrations; and large, sturdy flaps for little hands to open and close. The lift-the-flap feature helps to improve hand-eye coordination and dexterity, too.

The bond between a daddy and his daughter is so special Daddy Bear and Cub spend time enjoying the beautiful weather outdoors, having a tea party, and playing together. When his little girl falls down and gets hurt, Daddy is there to pick her back up and make her feel better. Daddy promises to always be there for his little girl as she grows and learns. And at bedtime, the two share a book before it's time to go to sleep.

Little Sparrow is learning to fly Soon, he's flapping his wings high above the forest. He's not a baby bird anymore, and when he returns to the next, he discovers a surprise--Mama Bird has laid an egg. Little Sparrow is excited at the thought of becoming a big brother And even though there are fun and sometimes not-so-fun things about having a new sibling, Mama loves her babies all the same. Sweet text and delightful illustrations guide readers through the delights and apprehensions that Little Sparrow feels while he waits for his new sibling to arrive. This is the perfect book to share with children who have recently or will become a big brother or big sister.

Cleo is a cat with an attitude--and she's not afraid to show it This quirky, humorous story follows the young narrator as they recount Cleo's everyday activities. Whenever friends come over, Cleo leaves the room without saying hello. She likes to dig on the furniture, which earns her a scolding from Mom, and she loves to sit in Dad's favorite chair in the living room. When the family is watching a movie, Cleo manages to step on the remote and change the channel by accident, and when she goes outside, Cleo loves to feel the sunshine on her fur...before she chases the birds and mice. And through it all, the narrator loves Cleo exactly the way she is.

Little Squirrel thinks he's the best at everything He boasts that he can dig better than Gopher, and he claims that he can gather more leaves than Deer. But because he's always bragging about how great he is, no one wants to play with him. Will he learn that being a good friend isn't about being the best?

A new addition to Clever's Early Concepts series, First 100 Words is an exciting introduction to 100 everyday words. Babies and toddlers learn a variety of common first words, from toys (ball, bear) and animals (cat, dog) to the outdoors (tree, flower) and foods (apple, banana). Bright, colorful illustrations and simple text pair perfectly to capture and retain the attention of the youngest readers.

Making friends and being a good friend can be tricky--but Unicorn is here to help Young readers can follow along with Unicorn in these 10 very short stories as she discovers the best ways to be a good friend, and also learns to accept the same from her friends When she feels sad because she broke a toy, Bear comes over to her house to share his toys with her, and when she loses her favorite shovel, Bear finds it. Crocodile is having a difficult time building a tall tower, so Unicorn suggest that they build one together--and it's the tallest tower ever When Frog falls down and scrapes a knee, Unicorn is right there to offer comfort and a bandage. Includes Samara Hardy's adorable illustrations of Unicorn and her friends, as well as many different ideas of fun activities that young readers can do with their friends.

A new addition to Clever's Early Concepts series, First 100 Animals is an exciting introduction to 100 common animals. Babies and toddlers learn the names of the animals found in a variety of environments, from the farm (pig, cow) and jungle (elephant, tiger) to the ocean (octopus, fish) and pond (frog, duck). Bright, colorful illustrations and simple text pair perfectly to capture and retain the attention of the youngest readers.

Learning how to share toys, food, and other items with siblings and friends can be very difficult for toddlers. In this lighthearted and encouraging board book, Bunny is a big boy now--and he's learning how to share with his younger sister. He wants to play with his red truck, but his sister picked it up first. Should he take the red truck away, or find another toy to play with until it's his turn to have the red truck? When Bunny feels hungry, he goes to the kitchen for a snack and sees one banana. But his sister wants the banana, too. Should Bunny keep the banana all to himself? Or should he break it in half and give some to his sister? The reassuring message that it's okay and good to share is repeated throughout the story. Engaging prompts encourage children to find objects on the page and "Clap for Bunny" when he shows a positive behavior, while questions such as "What should Bunny do?" encourage thought and interactive reading. A step-by-step summary at the end of the book highlights Bunny's accomplishments and provides a simple way for parents and children to recall and discuss the events in the story.

Easter is such a special holiday for the young narrator and her brother--and it's made even more special when they spend it with Mom and Dad at Nana and Grandpa's house In this sweet story, the children color eggs, help prepare Easter dinner, look for eggs during Grandpa's egg hunt, look for animal shapes in the clouds with Nana, and spend time enjoying a sweet treat with everyone outside.

Clever's favorite Hedgehog returns this season, this time in paperback When Hedgehog wakes up after a long winter nap and goes outside, he sees that the snow is gone, and in its place is green grass. The flowers are blooming, there are green leaves on the trees, and his bird friends have returned from the south to build their nests once again. The sun tells him, "Spring is here " and Hedgehog wants to see it--but he doesn't know what it will look like. Why can all of his friends see spring, but Hedgehog can't? Will he ever find spring?

Who Loves the Dragon?, now available in paperback, is a sweet story that reinforces the importance of friendship. In this adventure, Dragon is wide awake and getting ready to celebrate one of the kingdom's most important events of the year: the Friendship Festival It's a time for everyone to gather and have fun and honor their friendships with one another. But on the day of the feast, the cooks are called away to cater another event, and the knights are ordered to report for duty in the Enchanted Forest. With everyone gone, Dragon is worried that this year's Friendship Festival is doomed. Or could there be another reason why everyone left? With colorful and humorous illustrations throughout, this read-aloud picture book encourages children to interact with the text, prompting them to wave to the characters, blow kisses, dance, and more.

Children can learn all about a variety of things that go with this fun lift-the-flap book Different vehicles are presented, such as construction machines, vehicles that travel in the air, and more. Engaging prompts on each spread encourage children to look for the small picture in the large picture in order to answer the question. Opening and closing the flaps helps to improve motor skills, while searching for the answers to the questions on each spread helps to build a child's attention span.

Time spent with Mommy is so special Bunny and Mommy do fun things together all year long--in winter, they make snow angels and go sledding. And in the summer, Bunny helps Mommy water the carrots in the garden. But the best part is that they love each other so much Snuggle with a little one to share this sweet story of love between parent and child.

Emotions are powerful, and learning how to manage them is a key life skill. The Awesome, Terrible Day, now available in paperback, is an innovative two-stories-in-one book that explores a single day in the life of a young dragon named Theo. Each story has a different outcome based on Theo's attitude and choices he makes throughout the day. Children follow along as Theo wakes up with a good attitude and has a happy day as a direct result of his choice to stay positive even in difficult situations. Readers can then flip the book over to read the story of Theo experiencing the same activities, but with very different outcomes because of his negative attitude and choice to be angry and upset when things don't go right. This engaging book will help children learn how to manage their emotions as well as understand that they have the power to be happy when they make positive choices.

One morning, Little Hedgehog looks outside and sees that everything looks different. The snow and ice have melted, and the birds are singing. It's springtime The flowers are beginning to bloom, the river isn't frozen, and Little Hedgehog's bird friends have returned from their trip south. Children can explore the woods with Little Hedgehog and learn about what kinds of animals live in the forest, what they do to welcome spring, and what happens in nature during the season. An engaging board book featuring Clever's ever-popular Hedgehog, presented in a new format for the youngest readers

Flash cards are a fun, creative way to help your child learn. Clever's First 100 Words Flash Cards introduce young readers to 100 words, from words used to describe emotions to things that go, food, weather, and many more Children will learn some of the more familiar first words, such as ball, door, car, and bus and also have a chance to explore some that might not be quite as familiar, such as skateboard, rhombus, and pyramid. Children can also learn early concepts, such as colors and numbers, as they play the suggested games that are included in the pack.

Little Hedgehog gets up one morning and knows something is different. The air is colder, and the green leaves on the trees have turned red, orange, and yellow. It's fall His friends are carrying food back to their homes, Squirrel is looking for nuts, and Frog is hiding at the bottom of the pond. Children can explore the woods with Little Hedgehog and learn about what kinds of animals live in the forest, what they do during the fall months, and what happens in nature during the season. An engaging board book featuring Clever's ever-popular Hedgehog, presented in a new format for the youngest readers

Teddy is going to the playground with Mommy, and he's so excited He's sure he remembered everything--his trike, his ball, and his pail. But when they get to the park, Teddy realizes that he forgot something very important--he forgot to use the potty So Mommy takes him back home so he can go potty and then rejoin his friends for a fun day at the playground. Children can follow along with Teddy as he learns to use the potty, and realizes the importance of always doing so before he leaves the house Includes a step-by-step guide in the back.

A baby's first birthday is an incredibly exciting experience Celebrate the special shared moments with this sweet lift-the-flap book, filled with uplifting wishes for the new one year old. Written as a loving tribute from parent to child, this adorable book features full-color illustrations and encouraging sentiments. Everyone in the child's life wants them to feel protected, encouraged, and always loved.