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- Kids can read along with illustrated books that come to life through animation, music and narration. Exciting adventures, fuzzy animal friends and more.
- For Jack the cat there is nothing better than sitting in his favorite chair and listening to his favorite music. But, today something is different. Someone else is sitting in Jack's favorite seat. Walrus has decided it is his favorite seat, too. Neither Jack nor Walrus want to share, so they race off to find a brand new best seat. The duo try every possible seat in the house, but will they ever be able to find the very best seat? And, in the process, will they discover something even better?
- Vooks is an entire library of storybooks brought to life with beautiful animation, read-aloud narration, engaging music and sound, and read-along text. Educational, safe, and ad-free screen time that inspires a lifelong love of reading.
- For Little Sock, every day is the same. He gets worn, he gets dirty, he gets washed. His friends don't seem to mind the routine, but Little Sock dreams of something new. So one night, Little Sock decides to leave his drawer in search of adventure...to find the fabled land known as Sock City. Follow Little Sock on this adorable journey about bravery and aspiration. Little ones will discover that sometimes in order to fulfill a dream we have to be courageous and try things that might seem a bit scary at first. Written by Kia Heise and Christopher D. Park (with illustrations by Christopher D. Park as well), this light-hearted tale published by Sleeping Bear Press is sure to delight.
- The sun is shining, the birds are singing, and Zoe is excited. She's about to have a fun-filled day with her mom. But when they go to the library, Miss Foster says Zoe isn't allowed to talk loud. And when they go to the park, Mr. Jones says she's not allowed to walk on the grass. Then at Grandma's house, Grandma says she can't wear wet shoes in the house. And at the store, a sign says kids aren't allowed to play inside. Is Zoe ever allowed to do fun things? Or is climbing, playing, yelling, and splashing in puddles always off-limits? According to Zoe's mom, it's all about knowing when and where to have fun. Then, you can be as wild as you want.
- When Earth gets a bit lonely, it decides to visit its friends in the solar system. They're all talented in their own, special ways: Mercury is crazy fast, racing around the sun four times faster than Earth. Uranus is super cool, with sweet shades and temperatures that can reach -371° Fahrenheit. Jupiter is not only big, but it's also light on its feet when it dances. So, what makes Earth special? It's not the biggest, or fastest, or coldest. Does that mean it's the most boring? Or is there something else that makes Earth a special place-even if it looks like just a tiny blue marble to everyone else?
- Otter's story reminds little ones that families are connected by the love they feel in their hearts. This sweet story introduces the concept of family bonds and acceptance-teaching children that loved ones are held in their hearts. Slumberkins is on a mission to provide parents and caregivers with resources that promote early emotional learning skills for young children, while strengthening the parent child bond. Each Slumberkins book uses an interactive story time approach infused with therapeutic techniques and skill-building exercises. Author: Kelly Oriard and Callie Christensen.
- Where does popcorn come from? It starts in spring, with seeds planted carefully in rows. Then the sunshine warms the earth. The rain quenches the seeds' thirst. And little by little, one by one, the sprouts poke up through the ground. Summer comes and so do weeds-and the weeds get pulled out of the way. Eventually the sprouts grow past our knees, our waists, and finally our heads. When autumn comes, the ears of corn are picked, then shucked to dry. Can you guess what happens next? Come join the group effort as a handful of seeds become a bowl full of fluffy, salty, delightfully delicious popped corn. Let's Pop, Pop, Popcorn. gives readers a rhyming overview of the food in our bowls and the seeds-and people-that help get it there. Written by Cynthia Schumerth, illustrated by Mary Reeves Uhles, and published by Sleeping Bear Press.
- If you're happy and you know it, give a shout. Get ready to get silly as you sing along with Iz and Norb and all their fun friends. This sing along is a great way to get kids moving around (and giggling). "Iz and Norb: If You're Happy and You Know It" is a Vooks Original, written by Russell and Natasha Hirtzel, and based on the character of the Iz and Norb book series, created by Jonathan Sundy.
- Norb is about to have a snack but a speedy critter swipes his grub. Iz thinks it was a Blub. What are Blubs? As they search for these squishy little mysteries, Iz and Norb learn how their actions impact others, how to take care of nature and the importance of generosity. This is the third book in the Iz and Norb Series. Author and Illustrator: Jonathan Sundy.
- Lines are everywhere you look. Some are short, some are long. Some are wavy, some are straight. There are lines that curve and lines that bend. Everywhere around us there are lines to discover. Follow the lines that run all through this book, and see what interesting shapes they make. With clever rhymes and of course lots of wiggly lines, Lines That Wiggle is as creative as it is fun. This adorable introduction to lines, shapes, and form is written by Candace Whitman, illustrated by Steve Wilson, and published by Blue Apple Books.
- Unicorn is a unicorn. And Horse is, well - not. But appearances don't always tell the whole story.
- Introducing the basics of biology with topics like cells, DNA, genes, research, experiments, and more, Women in Biology is the first book in the "Science Wide Open" series. The story answers complex ideas in a way that's both accurate and approachable, challenging readers to begin their own journey of discovery and wonder.
- There's a duck on Alligator's lawn, and Alligator isn't happy about it. Worse, when Alligator tries to get Duck to go away, the bird says they're nobody's duck. But how can that be? Surely, this is someone's duck. Starting to grow impatient, Alligator sets off to find whoever is responsible for this quacky individual. From the library to theater, to the race track, to a leap from an airplane, Alligator and Duck search all over town. Will they ever find out whose duck this is? And will some of Duck's sunny attitude rub off on Alligator along the way? Whatever happens, one thing is sure: This duck knows how to have a good time. A silly adventure about being uptight, learning to let go, and grasping the idea of friendship, Nobody's Duck shows us that sometimes the thing we're looking for has been right in front of us all along. Written and illustrated by Geisel Honor winner Mary Sullivan, Nobody's Duck is published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
- Little Sock Makes a Friend Little Sock lives in a drawer. He may look like the other socks, but he has a secret. Sometimes, late at night, he escapes to a marvelous place where everything is new and exciting: Sock City. But when Little Sock starts to wish he had someone to share all the fun with, he'll have to do something truly brave. He'll have to figure out - just how exactly does a sock make a friend? The fuzzy hero from Little Sock returns for a new adventure beyond the dryer, into the magical world where all socks dream of going. Socks might not get there in pairs, but who's to say they can't make a friend once they arrive? Written by Kia Heise and Christopher D. Park, Little Sock Makes a Friend is a sequel to the much-loved Little Sock. Published by Sleeping Bear Press in 2021, the book includes themes of friendship, overcoming social anxiety, and learning how to fit into a new community.
- Get ready to move, move, move; slither, swoop and sway. Jump on in with this fun animal crew as they dance all around and wiggle to and fro. Scurry, swoop, sway, run, waddle, trek-the animals all have special moves. Join the fun and splash along as these water loving friends wiggle and play. Wiggle. Like an Octopus is a fun party that invites kids to dance along. Written by Harriet Ziefert, illustrated by Simms Taback and published by Blue Apple Books. Wiggle. Like an Octopus is sure to have little ones moving and grooving to the fun.
- Unicorns can run on rainbows, so why can't they scribble? Follow the story of a little girl who keeps hearing, "Never let a unicorn scribble!" Yet in her heart believes that people just don't understand how beautiful scribbling can be. She keeps trying to teach her unicorn to scribble, but soon realizes this is more difficult than she anticipated. Instead of giving up, she uses her imagination to come up with a creative way to get her unicorn to scribble. At first it looks like it was a complete disaster, but ends up being truly magical.
- Big is the opposite of little. Which means that little is the opposite of big. What's the opposite of near? Or the opposite of front? Up, down, far, and back, as Harry Bear looks for his friends, he finds them in situations that teach him how opposites can both look and feel. Come along with Harry Bear, Moe Worm, Yuki Mouse, Maya Bird, Joe Squirrel, and Emily Rabbit as they explore all kinds of opposites. Sometimes, being different isn't what keeps us apart. Sometimes, it's what draws us together.
- Emily and Alex are twins. They have the same birthday. They have the same last name. But somehow, Emily and Alex are also different-as different as brothers and sisters can be. One likes to be inside, while the other likes to be outside. One likes dots and the other likes stripes. One likes to be plain, and one likes to be fancy. With so much difference between them, do Emily and Alex have anything in common besides being twins? Well, there might be a few things. They both like many cupcakes rather than none at all. And they both might like to be apart when they're angry-and to be together again when they're calm. A sweet, simple story about self-expression, Plain and Fancy shows how our differences can be just as important as our similarities. The companion story to Naughty and Nice, Plain and Fancy is illustrated by celebrated French artist Barroux.
- Emily and Alex are twins. They have the same birthday. They have the same last name. But somehow, Emily and Alex are also different-as different as brothers and sisters can be. One likes to be quiet, and one likes to be noisy. One likes to go slow, and one likes to go fast. One likes to be naughty, and one likes to be nice. With so much difference between them, do Emily and Alex have anything in common other than being twins? Well, there might be a few things. They both like yummy things rather than yucky ones. And they both might like to work together-even if one does push while the other would rather pull. A sweet, simple story about varying personalities, Naughty and Nice gives a nod to how our differences can be just as important as our similarities. A companion story to Plain and Fancy, Naughty and Nice is illustrated by celebrated French artist Stephane Barroux. Written and published by Harriet Ziefert.
- When an Ibex is born, a light shines from the sky. A shower of stars connects them to the sky. Their light is a guide, helping the Ibex to feel things deeply. In fact, they feel so much that they see the world in a way others can't. This ability is a gift-but it can also be a struggle. A young Ibex is born with a big open heart and often feels the pain of the world when things go wrong. Do you relate to the Ibex? Do you feel so deeply that sometimes it's hard to let those feelings show? Come along with young Ibex as it learns to find inner peace, along with the courage to embrace the powerful emotions that move like an ocean within them. Slumberkins: Ibex gives children the courage to accept their deep feelings, rather than hide them. The story explains how to have emotional courage and build empathy, concluding with a mindfulness mantra at the end. Written by co-authors Kelly Oriard and Callie Christensen. Illustrated and published by Slumberkins.
- Some feelings are big, some feelings are small. Take a deep breath, you can feel them all. Join the Slumberkins friends for an adorable journey through the world of feelings. Using verbal and non-verbal cues, Creatures Full of Feelings helps little ones learn to identify and imitate each emotion. Children will love watching their favorite Slumberkins creatures express feelings in a safe, calm, approachable manner-promoting emotional intelligence and well-being from an early age. Slumberkins is on a mission to provide parents and caregivers with resources that promote early emotional learning skills for young children, while strengthening the parent child bond. Each Slumberkins book uses an interactive story time approach infused with therapeutic techniques and skill-building exercises.
- Martha Washington grew up on a farm. Dolley Madison helped her mom rent a boarding house. Eleanor Roosevelt became an orphan when she was nine years old. But like so many women before them, they didn't let their circumstances determine who they'd be. They read, and they wrote. They taught, and they listened. And they left a mark on the world that we still see today in our parks, schools, and workplaces. From Washington to Obama, come learn from eleven courageous women who did their best to make change for the better. Will you change the world in your own way? And when you do, will your name be listed next to theirs? The whole world is waiting to find out.
- Nothing ever happens to poor Delia. Her life is dull, dull, dull. And yet, if Delia decided to look up or turn around, what do you think she'd notice? Probably not elephants marching through her house. And it's unlikely she'd catch a pirate sitting behind her on the school bus. Really, what are the odds that a submarine would surface just as she gets out of the pool?
- Did you know, voting is just like making a choice? Apples or Oranges? Ice Cream or Cupcake? Some choices are easy, some are hard; but, when you make a choice, you can say that you 'voted' for it. Voting usually includes a lot of people though, with different opinions, all making a choice together. So, how does a big group of people all make a choice together, and why is it important that they are able to? I Voted is a wonderful introduction to the basic concepts of democracy. The informative and nonpartisan message shows young readers just how powerful and important voting can be. With engaging artwork, and a story that is accessible to all ages, I Voted makes the act of voting easily understandable, and fun. I Voted: Making a Choice Makes a Difference is written by Mark Shulman, illustrated by Serge Bloch, and published by Neal Porter Books / Holiday House.
- It's a fun day at the lake for Harry Bear and his friends. And what's that in the water? Big fish, little fish, short fish, long fish, even blue and yellow fish. Can you help Harry Bear count them all? With engaging rhymes and colorful animation, kiddos will have fun counting and noticing similarities between different types of fish.
- You might never have heard of a bashful barracuda. And you may not know about the clownfish. Or the dolphins and the eels, or the flounders and giant squids-or even the picky hermit crabs, who are happy to swap their shell with one of their neighbors. What do these fishy creatures have in common? They're alphabetically organized, from outgoing anemones on down to the spotted zebra sharks. Come along for a tour of the ocean floor, one letter at a time. While practicing your ABCs, you might meet a few gilly, frilly new friends. An ocean-themed ABC primer, O is for Ocean introduces offbeat fish, crustaceans, and oceanic features that you might never have seen before.
- Using lilting, rhyming couplets, this book explores the many items that are made from trees. But it doesn't stop there. Learn about the many uses of live trees - and the environmental danger to trees posed by forest fires, floods, and deforestation. You will be encouraged to be kind, not only to one another, but to the environment as well. View your backyards and parks in a whole new light after going on an arboreal eco-tour in this gorgeous tribute to trees. Seven sections describe the individual characteristics of trees and how they relate to the lives of humans, animals, and the environment. Cheerful couplets and repetitive phrases, excellent for reading aloud, explain how trees serve as food, comfort, music, and more. Written by Harriet Ziefert and illustrated by Brian Fitzgerald; animated book by Vooks.com.
- Vooks Storytime is where storybooks come to life and kids experience the joy of reading. Each episode is a real-life children's book, fully animated with read-along text, music and narration. Storytime has never been more fun.
- What happens when kindness and love are shared freely? Do they grow into something even more wonderful? Or, does the special gift eventually go bare? Little Miss is determined to find out. When she plants a kiss, and it grows into something extraordinary, she wants to share it with everyone she can-even if that means she won't have any left for herself. Plant a Kiss is an incredible story of unselfish giving. Filled with hope and optimism, the epic journey reminds us all of the power behind sharing joy with others. From acclaimed writer and illustrator team Amy Krouse Rosenthal and Peter H. Reynolds, Plant a Kiss is sure to spread love to all who see it.
- Can you guess how each animal uses their eyes, ears, nose, feet, or tail? You may be surprised.