The power of the Storyteller's Illustrated Dictionary to help kids build their vocabulary while boosting their confidence in reading and writing is nothing short of revelatory. The book's entertainment value is startlingly high, in no small part due to the ability of Craig Kellman (the award-winning artist behind Madagascar and Hotel Transylvania) to pack a humorous story into every picture. The illustrations engage child...Read more

It's rare for a children's book to prove itself a gem before the story even begins, but Tabby Toodles' Pirate Adventure does just that. The rousing tale is preceded by a highly amusing glossary of Pirate Lingo and an illustrated cast of characters that captivate readers and leave them hungry for more. That anticipatory excitement proves to be more than justified as this joyful adventure unfolds in playful pirate vernacula...Read more

The Little Feminist Picture Book tells the inspiring stories of 25 fascinating historical figures, wondrous women whose remarkable contributions helped shape our world for the better! These accomplished females made their mark in a wide range of disciplines - science, aerospace, law, politics, civil rights and the arts, to name just a few. The hardcover book's beautiful design and layout hold a powerful allure for young r...Read more

Thinklers! 4 is a hugely entertaining way to while away the hours while challenging your brain to think in exhilaratingly creative ways. The book contains 558 fascinating brain ticklers, visual riddles that require the would-be solver to gaze upon a single curious-looking photo (each of which is entertaining in its own right) while trying to make sense of how the various elements in the picture translate to language. For ...Read more

This Is How I Grow engages, educates and entertains children as they follow eight mammals from birth through independence. Each section covers a different mammal (including red squirrels, kangaroos, blue whales, polar bears and giraffes) and is smartly told from the first person point of view by the animal itself, an approach that deeply draws young readers in. The word choices are delightful throughout ("I was born small...Read more

TintZone makes writing, tracing, drawing, doodling, playing games, studying and learning a mess- and waste-free endeavor. Kids love the ease with which they can express themselves at length and then clear the slate as if by magic! Whether creating simple line drawings, intricate masterpieces or writing poetic musings on the mysteries of life, a single tap of the erase button makes it all disappear, instantly and without a...Read more

As the father of a now 25-year-old only child, I still vividly recall the murkiness (at least for us) of the college application process, the angst and confusion, the seemingly endless paperwork, the almost metronomic regularity with which our bright, talented daughter spun out of control over what tone and topic to set in revealing herself to an unseen audience when the stakes felt unnervingly high. It doesn't have to be...Read more

You Have a Pet What?! does a remarkable job of entertaining youngsters while providing them with the skills they'll need to get the most out of reading now and well into the future. Each section focuses on a different atypical pet - a skunk, bearded dragon, hedgehog, pygmy goat, mini pig, and a ferret - and is structured in a way that is both playful and instructive. Kids learn about the history, behavior, and disposition...Read more