Written by Jennifer George; Abrams Appleseed; May, 2023
Learn all about opposites with Baby Rube Goldberg in this innovative accordion-fold board book
This inventive board book combines the hilarious hijinks of the Rube Goldberg brand with a unique and exciting format to explore the key concept of opposites in a whole new way. On one side of the accordion-fold pages, discover 12 pairs of opposites—from hot and cold to young and old and shallow and deep to awake and asleep. Turn the book over to discover Baby Rube Goldberg’s ingenious and out-of-the-box invention that includes all 12 sets of opposites and demonstrates a “simple” way to dunk a cookie in milk! Written by Jennifer George, Rube Goldberg’s granddaughter and the legacy director of Rube Goldberg, Inc., and featuring the brilliant illustrations of Vin Vogel, Baby Rube’s Opposites is chockful of silly surprises for the youngest aspiring inventors.
Written by Sarah L. Thomson; Peachtree; April, 2023
All it takes is one pair of silver sequined sneakers to flip Emily’s orderly, predictable world upside down. Or, more precisely, the girl wearing them. The shoes belong to Rani, who moves into Emily’s apartment building—and her life—with no one but her big dog Otto. (Her research scientist mother is in Patagonia.) Emily quickly discovers that not only does Rani seem to live by her own set of rules, but she gets away with it!
Rani’s insistence on finding fun in even the most run-of-the-mill moments feels impossible to Emily . . . and more than a little irresistible.
With pitch-perfect illustrations and a healthy dash of the absurd, this bighearted story celebrates the power of friendship and the joy to be found in stepping out of a comfort zone.
Page count: 240
Age range: 8-12
Written by Mara Conlon; Peter Pauper Press; January, 2023
''Big-kid potty and undies too. I can do it, and so can YOU!'' Adorable rhyming book will help toddlers learn all their potty-training essentials!
Becoming familiar with their potty seat. Recognizing the urge to go. Telling a grown-up. Flushing the toilet. Washing their hands. And the most important step of all -- success and pride in themselves!
Get your little one started on the right track with this helpful, positive, and upbeat book!
Engaging, colorful illustrations and fun text to read together!
Sturdy board book has soft, padded covers.
Easy for little hands to grip and hold!
Ages 0+.
Board book measures 6-1/2'' square.
20 pages.
Written by Mara Conlon; Peter Pauper Press; June, 2024
''Sometimes it can be hard to sort our feelings out. We get so sad, we get so mad, we want to bite and shout!''
Use this helpful board book to assist your child in dealing with the common urge to bite.
Explore alternative options while reinforcing the rule: ''No biting. Biting hurts.''
Board book includes a Note to Caregivers with additional guidance from the American Academy of Pediatrics and the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
Relatable characters and easy-reading rhyming text are combined with simple, full-color illustrations.
Sturdy board book has soft, padded covers.
Easy for little hands to grip and hold.
Ages 0 +.
Board book measures 6-1/2'' square.
24 pages.
Written by Mara Conlon; Peter Pauper Press; June, 2024
''A kiss good night. It's time for bed. It's time to rest your sleepy head.''
It's getting later and later, but little Capy isn't ready for bed just yet.
''One more book, one more song, one more drink . . . please!''
And just when Mommy and Daddy think they're finally ready for bed, somebody needs just one more thing . . . but who could that be?
Relatable characters and easy rhyming text are combined with cute and colorful illustrations.
Sturdy board book has soft, padded covers.
Easy for little hands to grip and hold.
Ages 0 +.
Board book measures 6-1/2'' square.
24 pages.
