7-year-old Yumi shows what his life is like in the suburbs of Tokyo.

Simple text asks the readers a series of questions about the characters on each page, and the child must decipher the visual clues to find the answer.

Insects, arachnids, centipedes, and millipedes speak out against their reputation as dirty rotten bugs and explain why they deserve respect from humans--Provided by publisher.

"Did you know that gingko trees have been around since before the dinosaurs? Or that trees can communicate with each other through fungi in the ground? The Book of Amazing Trees is a comprehensive guide for young readers, covering the basics of tree anatomy, photosynthesis, the role of flowers, and more, while sharing amazing facts from the most up-to-date research about trees. Young nature-lovers can put their knowledge to the test with interactive...

"Hilarious illustrated non-fiction about cockroaches perfect for beginning readers. You'll bug out over this perfect pairing of humorous text and funny illustrations about this insect that's been around for over 335 million years!"--

"Everyone cries: little kids, big kids, grown-ups, and even scaly-skinned crocodiles shed tears! But even though they may make our cheeks salty, or our eyes red and puffy, our tears are nurturing a secret garden inside us, and helping us grow. Tears strips away the shame of crying and encourages children to explore their feelings and where their tears come from. Intricate pencil drawings with splashes of vibrant color illustrate different types of...

This picture book encourages children aged 5+ to look at simple two-color shapes and discover the various meanings they acquire depending on how they're organized on the page. Brief captions further enhance the simple illustrations, giving the most trivial things a poetic connotation. The cereal bowl is not just a cereal bowl, it's a morning meal. A message in a bottle is an adventure, and an empty treasure chest a disappointment.--

Presenting 200 words for children to learn, this adventure-filled picture book follows Sam as he explores a city park, inviting readers to join him at 14 destinations where they will discover fascinating people, activities, animals and plants.

"From spring's asparagus and peas and summer's cherries, cucumbers, and peppers to autumn's pears and squash and winter's potatoes and citrus--twelve healthy ingredients are harvested in one of the townspeople's gardens and then used to make an easy, delicious dish. As the year comes to a close, the town gathers for a giant picnic. The recipes, which include savory and sweet pies, soups, sauces, pancakes, and croquettes, embrace a wide array of cultures,...