Laura Gehl

From Laura Gehl, author One Big Pair of Underwear and Goat Wants to Eat, comes another side-splitting Ready-to-Go Ready-to-Read about three animal friends on their first snow day Cat sees snow. Dog cannot blow the snow. Pig is slow in the snow. Can they still have fun in the snow? Perfect for kids at the beginning of their reading journeys, Cat Sees Snow was written for children who have learned the alphabet and are ready to start reading And what better way to get kids excited than with a hilarious story with words they can read on their own? Each Ready-to-Go Ready-to-Read includes a note to parents explaining what their child can expect, a guide at the beginning for readers to become familiar with the words they will encounter in the story, and reading comprehension questions at the end. Each Ready-to-Go story contains about 100 words and features sight words, rhyming words, and repetition to help children reinforce their new reading skills. In this book, readers will learn six sight words and six words from one word family.

From Laura Gehl, author One Big Pair of Underwear and Goat Wants to Eat, comes another side-splitting Ready-to-Go Ready-to-Read about three animal friends on their first snow day Cat sees snow. Dog cannot blow the snow. Pig is slow in the snow. Can they still have fun in the snow? Perfect for kids at the beginning of their reading journeys, Cat Sees Snow was written for children who have learned the alphabet and are ready to start reading And what better way to get kids excited than with a hilarious story with words they can read on their own? Each Ready-to-Go Ready-to-Read includes a note to parents explaining what their child can expect, a guide at the beginning for readers to become familiar with the words they will encounter in the story, and reading comprehension questions at the end. Each Ready-to-Go story contains about 100 words and features sight words, rhyming words, and repetition to help children reinforce their new reading skills. In this book, readers will learn six sight words and six words from one word family.

Celebrate Halloween with the Owl family in this joyful, rhyming board book Witch hats to wear. Vampires to scare. Candy to share. HAPPY OWL-OWEEN! Follow along with the Owl family on Halloween as they plan their costumes, go trick-or-treating, and more! Laura Gehl’s lively rhyming text and Lydia Nichols’s vibrant illustrations make for a spirited read. Includes an author's note at the end that shares details about the origins of Halloween.

Young puppies know how to do so much, but there is always more to learn! Follow puppies as they learn more the bigger they grow. From sleeping, to learning to walk, to fetching sticks, there is so much to learn! Part of the Barefoot Baby Animals series, this book is perfect for animal-loving babies and curious toddlers. Bilingual spanish edition Part of the Barefoot Baby Animals Series Features adorable puppies and they ways they learn as they grow Endnotes further learning with more information about puppies and dogs

Young puppies know how to do so much, but there is always more to learn! Follow puppies as they learn more the bigger they grow. From sleeping, to learning to walk, to fetching sticks, there is so much to learn! Part of the Barefoot Baby Animals series, this book is perfect for animal-loving babies and curious toddlers. Part of the Barefoot Baby Animals series Features adorable puppies and the ways they learn as they grow Endnotes further learning with more information about how puppies develop

Young bunnies know how to do so much, but there is always more to learn! Follow young bunnies as they learn more the bigger they grow. From snuggling with their siblings, to hopping, to munching on lettuce, there is so much to learn! Part of the Barefoot Baby Animals series, this book is perfect for animal-loving babies and curious toddlers. Bilingual Spanish edition Part of the Baby Animals series Features adorable bunnies and the ways they learn as they grow Endnotes further learning with more information about how bunnies develop

Meet nature’s oddballs in author Laura Gehl and illustrator Gareth Lucas’s engaging board book about some of the most unique insects in the world. Get ready to buzz with excitement! Odd Bugs introduces babies and toddlers to highly unusual creepy-crawlies, including a beautiful glasswing butterfly and the treacherous robber fly! Lively rhyming verses provide the comforting repetition that little ones crave, even as their minds are opened to new and fascinating creatures from around the world. At the end of the book, readers will find photographs of each bug, along with more detailed factual information. From the goliath beetle to the Picasso moth, red-headed bush cricket, saddleback caterpillar, robber fly, glasswing butterfly, and leaf insect, this book celebrates the diversity and wonder of the insect world. The vibrant illustrations and playful text make learning about bugs fun and memorable, sparking curiosity in young readers and encouraging them to explore the natural world. With its sturdy board book format, Odd Bugs is built to withstand enthusiastic little hands and repeated readings. Discover the weirdest insects on Earth and inspire a lifelong love of nature!

My Body Can showcases all the different talents bodies have throughout the year. Inclusive of a variety of body types and abilities, the body-positive message affirms that everyone is beautiful, powerful, and can do amazing things. Jewish holiday celebrations including Rosh Hashanah, Sukkot, Simchat Torah, Hanukkah, Tu b'shvat, Purim, Passover, and Shavuot are featured.

When Orson visits his local library, he likes to sit and read quietly by himself. However, not everyone is on the same page as him. One day, when the library is buzzing with activities like read-alouds and book club, Orson decides he’s had enough and lets everyone know how he really feels! But when he goes to cool off in a quiet room after his emotional outburst, he realises that he may be missing out on all that the library and its sometimes not-so-quiet community have to offer. Here is a story for book lovers who love trips to the library, kids with big feelings, and readers learning to share their passion for books with new friends.

From her trendy suit to her messenger bag, May is the picture of a successful businesswoman. After all, she is founder and sole proprietor of Word Saver, Inc. Carrying her trusty bag of letters, May saves the day again and again, turning angry BEES into playful BEETS and a rampaging BEAR into a silly BEARD. Stu begs to be her sidekick, but May insists that a businesswoman does not need a sidekick. However, May quickly realizes that teamwork may be the word of the day when a tornado threatens the town. Author Laura Gehl brings word play to a new level in this adventurous and humorous picture book, featuring spirited art by Serena Lombardo.

"A fun sci-fi take on the tradition of Shabbat, sure to have youngsters joining in with the sound effects." —School Library JournalAn introduction to the traditions of Shabbat, the Jewish day of rest, with a Jetsons twist!In preparation for the weekly Sabbath dinner and celebration, a young girl builds a robot from household junk. The girl and robot become quick friends, vrooming around the space colony, baking challah, making matzah ball soup and getting ready to celebrate with family. Together, the girl and robot light the Shabbat candles and sing the blessings. A science fiction Shabbat, told in fun rhyme with an emphasis on noticing sounds.An author's note explaining Shabbat makes this a fun-filled introduction to this important Jewish ritual.

This cuddly board book is packed with sweet sayings that will charm young readers--and the big readers who love them You're the sprinkles on my ice cream You're the wind that lifts my kite You're the twinkle in my nighttime I will always hold you tight With delightful text and bright illustrations, this lovey-dovey board book is perfect to read with your little one.

Laura Gehl and Fred Blunt's charming animal friends come together in this side-splitting boxed set with Velcro closure containing six Ready-to-Go Ready-to-Read books. Cat and friends are ready for some fun in these six hilarious books Which plan is better, Cat's or Dog's? Cat wants to nap, and Goat wants to eat. Cat does not like the art Pig makes. Can Cat find Frog and Dog in a game of hide-and-seek? Cat, Dog, and Pig play in the snow. Frog can hop, but Pig likes to flop. Join Cat, Dog, Frog, Pig, and Goat in their silly antics Perfect for kids at the beginning of their reading journeys, these books were written for children who have learned the alphabet and are ready to start reading And what better way to get kids excited than with hilarious stories with words they can read on their own? Each Ready-to-Go Ready-to-Read includes a note to parents explaining what their child can expect, a guide at the beginning for readers to become familiar with the words they will encounter in the story and reading comprehension questions at the end. Each Ready-to-Go story contains about 100 words and features sight words, rhyming words, and repetition to help children reinforce their new reading skills. This paperback boxed set includes: Cat Has a Plan Goat Wants to Eat Pig Makes Art Dog Can Hide Cat Sees Snow Frog Can Hop

When the last delicia tree is in danger of extinction, a young girl creates a seed bank as a surprise for Old Otis, whose stories have inspired her. Kari’s favorite parts of summer are eating juicy fruit from the delicia tree and listening to stories from Old Otis. But now the last remaining delicia is in danger. What if this beloved tree dies out? Is there anything one girl can do? With inspiration, information, and a pocketful of seeds, Kari sets out to craft a surprise for Otis—and for the future. This tender story celebrates the connections between generations, emphasizing that small steps can have a big impact when one looks beyond the present. An author’s note about seed banks around the world is included.

From science teacher Laura Gehl and award-winning illustrator Loris Lora, Who Laid These Eggs? invites children tolift the flaps on every page of this board book to learn about eight animal species and their nests! In this innovative nonfiction board book, young readers will see eggs in different environments on each spread. They can lift the flaps to discover all of the different animal nests and eggs—and learn a simple fact about each species. Featured creatures include robins, alligators, ostriches, salmon, butterflies, seagulls, snakes, and chickens, plus the kids who gather the eggs from the coop!