Rilla Alexander

A young elephant is on the case to find the miscellaneous objects their animal neighbors have lost in this playful and whimsical humdinger of a picture book. Little elephant's parent can't quite remember the name of the thing they've lost, but they need it back While on the hunt for the misplaced thingamajig, little elephant discovers other animals are missing things as well. Snail's hoo-pull-dee-pewp for staying safe from the sun has disappeared. So has squirrel's shis-moo for carrying acorns. And all the ladybugs are missing the ha-bee ja-bee they use for a table. Is there a thief on the loose--or is there a simpler explanation for where all these different doohickeys have gone? Backmatter pages explain the around-the-world origins of each nonsense word appearing in the story.

In the fourth miniature picture book in the Hippo Park Pals series, Herbert makes climbs to the top of the jungle gym and makes a heroic rescue when Teddy falls! In the fourth book of the Hippo Park Pals, Herbert climbs to the top of the jungle gym for the first time. Of course, he has to look where he places his feet and balance each step of the way. Step! Pull! Step! Pull! Try not to wobble! He's got it! And when Teddy (his stuffed bear) falls, Herbert imagines being a helicopter and making a heroic save! Rilla Alexander's hippo siblings, Fiona and Herbert, are adorable and kind! Her colors and the social emotional messages in these precious books meet kids exactly where they are.

In the third miniature picture book in the Hippo Park Pals series, perfect for little hands—Fiona needs help getting onto her swing, and brother Herbert helps out, like big brothers do.The fourth book in the adorable Hippo Park Pals series, real picture books--perfect for little hands!In the third Hippo Park Pals miniature book, Fiona is first to the swing set, but her swing is too high to reach! “Help me, please, Herbert,” she asks her brother. With his help, Fiona gets comfy in her swing, gets a big push–and up she goes! “Kick and tuck,” Herbert encourages! And she’s off! Herbert joins, too, and the siblings soar up to the sky (and over a beautiful rainbow) in their imaginations! Rilla Alexander’s hippo siblings, Fiona and Herbert, are adorable and kind! Her bold. bright colors and the social emotional messages in these precious books meet kids exactly where they are.

A boldly graphic, verbally playful affirmation that the most precious things in life are immeasurable! How far can you go? How much do you know? How kind are you? How much do I love you? These are the impossible questions every child has asked, and every parent has struggled to answer. This is a wonderfully affirmative and aspirational book of possibilities and exploration, a fantastic linguistic calibration/celebration of bravery, kindness, even love and so much more. Rilla Alexander brilliantly succeeds in measuring the immeasurables of life, and more.

If you found the best book in the world, would you stop reading? Could you stop reading? If you had homework to do, or dinner to get through, could you put the book down? On a train to the zoo or on a flight to Kalamazoo, would that break the spell? If in a forest you walked, while scary monsters stalked . . . would that be enough? If you'd crossed a desert that baked or were swept off by a river that snaked, would you even take a break? If every animal in the land were to be led by a big band, in a grand parade in your honor made . . . would you put the book down?What could possibly be so good about a book? Well, open me up and find out for yourself!Rilla Alexander's story is conveyed through her superb artwork making this an unforgettable and magical tale that encourages children to read. The Best Book in the World draws young readers into the richly rewarding world of books.

Meet Fiona, whose sandcastle gets knocked over in the second of four books in the Hippo Park Friends series. For fans of Cori Doerrfeld. This second book in the Hippo Park Friends series-set in the playground, where the animals play just like preschoolers do-introduces Fiona the Hippo in her beloved sandbox. Fiona's a builder and a creator, and the castle she's worked on all morning is just about finished. But wait a minute, here comes trouble, in the form of a toddler who looks all set to invade her realm! Preschoolers will empathise with Fiona's heartbreak when her castle is ruined-and cheer her on as she shakes off her anger and starts a new project.

All the animals have a favourite spot on the playground-and for Herbert in this first title in the Hippo Park Friends series, it's the slide, where he has fun all by himself. But can he let others take a turn? Herbert the Hippo is playing all by himself today! He's on the slide-wheee!-where he imagines he's slipping down into a magical underwater cave. When the other animals show up, Herbert does not want to stop pretending and give someone else a turn. Preschoolers will relate to this amiable friend's predicament-and thrill to this first visit to Hippo Park, the setting for an exciting new series that captures the excitement toddlers feel when they play, while introducing early social emotional concepts, too.

A New York Times and New York Public Library Best Illustrated Book of the Year Rooster has come a long way for his new job in a new country, but finds he has trouble communicating with the locals in this special and boldly illustrated picture book. Rooster is nervous to start his brand-new job in a brand-new country, but most of all he's excited. He's always been great at his job and knows how to cock-a-doodle-doo and wake people up But here, so far from home, nothing seems to be working no matter how loud or how long Rooster crows. Can Rooster find a way to communicate with his new neighbors?

Do you love thinking up new ideas? Do you jump from one idea to the next? Would you rather start tomorrow? Or is your brain just brimming with ideas, ready to burst?Join Sozi, the enthusiastic star of The Best Book in the World, as she experiences the elation, struggle, and triumph of making ideas happen. It won't be easy, but Sozi is ready for any obstacle that may stand in her way. Her Idea is a story for all ages and a tale about getting to THE END. Featuring immersive illustrations and bold colors, Her Idea is sure to captivate and inspire readers of all ages, encouraging creativity, and bringing the fruits of imagination to life.