TouchWords: Clothes

TouchWords: Clothes
Author:
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2019-10-08
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781452175614

"Visual and tactile elegance that will appeal to eyes and hands." — The New York Times The Touchwords board book series brings essential concepts to life for babies and toddlers Sturdy and interactive, these board books combine touch, sight, and sound to help children experience and learn about the world. By allowing the child to trace the raised letters of a simple word and then trace its corresponding object, these books foster critical early reading and language skills, all while delighting readers with bright and eye-catching illustrations. With Touchwords: Clothes, build vocabulary and explore the fundamentals of what we wear – whether it's a frilly party dress or a pair of ripped jeans. Perfect for gifting at baby showers: This exquisitely designed board book is a beautiful addition to any baby's shelf and provides an educational element as well. "Fun for fingers, eyes, and minds." — Publishers Weekly, starred review If you and your child are fans of Baby Touch and Feel, Goodnight Moon, Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, or Press Here, you'll love the Touchwords series • Ground breaking hands-on early learning book • Children put words and images together, literally, with this tactile vocabulary-building book • Features illustrations that pulse with wit and energy This book is perfect for: • Parents and grandparents • School teachers • Fans of the TOUCHTHINKLEARN Series

Things to Look Forward To

Things to Look Forward To
Author: Sophie Blackall
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Total Pages: 122
Release: 2022-04-19
Genre: Art
ISBN: 1797217712

Everyone needs things to look forward to: big things and small things, on good days and on bad days, whether we actively create delight for ourselves or simply allow it to enter our lives. In these pages, beloved author and illustrator Sophie Blackall has gathered a collection of joys for all of us—reminders that every day the sun comes up and new babies are born. She includes suggestions that you bake muffins for a friend, or draw a face on an egg and put it in the fridge where it will smile at you each time you open the door. With wisdom, whimsy, and compassion, the 52 illustrated ideas in this book offer moments of uplift and serendipity for yourself and your loved ones. A message of hope and solace in hard times and of joyful anticipation at times of new beginnings—whether you're grieving a loss or starting a new chapter—and for all the days in between—Things to Look Forward to is full of gentle reminders of the objects, occasions, gestures, and ideas that warm our hearts. There is always something bright on the horizon, and sometimes that horizon can be a lot closer than we think. BELOVED AUTHOR: Sophie Blackall is a world-renowned, two-time Caldecott award–winning children's book author and illustrator. Whether your kids grew up with Ivy & Bean and If You Come to Earth, or you're discovering Blackall's empathetic voice and gorgeous artwork for the first time, you’re sure to fall in love with her new book for adults and folks of all ages. UPLIFTING AND HOPEFUL: We all need a little reassurance that things will get better—this book offers just that, and so much more. It reminds us that while looking forward is important, sometimes we can take matters into our own hands and create our own joy when we need it most. THE PERFECT GIFT: Not only a promise of solace in tough times, this book is also a celebration of joyful new beginnings—after all, who has more to look forward to than parents of new babies, or recent grads? You'll want to give Things to Look Forward to to the grieving and the embarking alike. Perfect for new moms, new graduates, those going through breakups or suffering a loss, and anyone who could use a little extra joy in life just because. Perfect for: • Those going through hard times and those experiencing joyous life events • Parents (or aunts, uncles, grandparents) who have bought Sophie Blackall's books for their children and fallen in love with her artwork • Shoppers looking for the perfect grad gift or baby shower gift • People looking for a way to express sympathy with someone who is struggling or grieving

TouchWords: Food

TouchWords: Food
Author: Chronicle Books
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2019-04-30
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781452173917

Hands-on learning in literally a new dimension. Now with entire words that are raised, TouchWords boldly extends the groundbreaking TouchThinkLearn range. The unique sensory experience of these books allows readers to associate the tactile shapes of letters with their respective objects, creating meaningful understanding of core vocabulary. From alphabet soup in a bowl to a slice of pie in a dish, here's a delicious meal to touch and learn. Each spread introduces new "conversation starters," stretch words to encourage children and their caregivers to explore language and their world together.

Touch! My Big Touch-and-Feel Word Book

Touch! My Big Touch-and-Feel Word Book
Author:
Publisher: Twirl
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2017-04-04
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9782745981783

Child development specialists have shown that children learn best when they acquire knowledge through multiple senses. Not only sight and sound, but touch as well, are critical elements in their development. Children love learning to name objects, and they are in for a multisensory treat with this big book containing 150 words and 30 touch-and-feel elements. Featuring many things familiar in a young child's world—a soft blanket, the smooth skin of a dolphin, a rough-textured sack—this generously oversized volume helps young readers build vocabulary and develop picture and word associations. The perfect baby shower gift!

House: First Words Board Books

House: First Words Board Books
Author:
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2018-09-11
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781452167039

It's the ideal kind of kid-design, smartly conceived to appeal to and engage little readers, and requiring no explanation or instructions. —The New York Times With five books to read and enjoy, House is an interactive read-aloud box set that allows for imaginative play. Little readers will have fun as they identify objects inside a house then play with and arrange the books and box like a puzzle. This set of five board books encourages reading and promotes early learning, while helping babies and toddlers develop vocabulary, fine motor skills and pattern recognition. From award-winning artist, illustrator, and character designer Michael Slack • Five books in one boxed set • Fun book and playset for babies and toddlers; allows for open-ended play • Designed to promote early learning, pattern recognition, language acquisition, and fine-motor skills Fans of First Words (Bright Baby), Tabbed Board Books: My First Words: Let's Get Talking! (My First Tabbed Board Book), and First 100 Words will love this book. • Makes a great baby shower gift • Artists, designers, architects, and collectors will love the visually distinctive packaging, modern aesthetic and artistic style • Ideal first words board book for babies

Handy Dad

Handy Dad
Author: Todd Davis
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Total Pages: 570
Release: 2012-01-20
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 0811879852

The host of HGTV’s Room Crashers presents twenty-five awesome projects for dads to build with their kids—including skate ramps, zip lines, go-carts, and more! On his popular home improvement show, Todd Davis is known for transforming interiors with eye-popping DIY design. But in Handy Dad, he uses his know-how to create twenty-five simple yet super-fun projects that dads can build with their kids. Dads can choose from projects that range from basic to challenging and take anywhere from five minutes to a full weekend. Readers are given all the directions they need to grab materials that can be found around the house or at the local hardware store and get to work banging up a sweet BMX ramp or half-pipe, building a tree house or tire swing, or throwing together a slip-and-slide or tie-dye station for an afternoon of fun. With plenty of color photographs, easy-to-follow instructions, and detailed illustrations, Handy Dad is chock-full of creative and inexpensive ways to keep kids (and dads) endlessly entertained.

TouchWords: My Day

TouchWords: My Day
Author:
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2019-10-08
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781452175621

"Visual and tactile elegance that will appeal to eyes and hands." — The New York Times The Touchwords board book series brings essential concepts to life for babies and toddlers Sturdy and interactive, these board books combine touch, sight, and sound to help children experience and learn about the world. By allowing the child to trace the raised letters of a simple word and then trace its corresponding object, these books foster critical early reading and language skills, all while delighting readers with bright and eye-catching illustrations. With Touchwords: My Day, build vocabulary and explore the exciting possibilities of a day – from washing to playing to sleeping and everything in between. Perfect for gifting at baby showers: This exquisitely designed board book is a beautiful addition to any baby's shelf and provides an educational element as well. "Fun for fingers, eyes, and minds." — Publishers Weekly, starred review If you and your child are fans of Baby Touch and Feel, Goodnight Moon, Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, or Press Here, you'll love the Touchwords series. • Ground breaking hands-on early learning book • Children put words and images together, literally, with this tactile vocabulary-building book • Features illustrations that pulse with wit and energy This book is perfect for • Parents and grandparents • School teachers • Fans of the TOUCHTHINKLEARN Series

TouchWords: Animals

TouchWords: Animals
Author: Chronicle Books
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2019-04-30
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781452173924

Hands-on learning in literally a new dimension. Now with entire words that are raised, TouchWords boldly extends the groundbreaking TouchThinkLearn range. The unique sensory experience of these books allows readers to associate the tactile shapes of letters with their respective objects, creating meaningful understanding of core vocabulary. Whether it's a bird perched in a nest or a frog squatting on a log, here's an entire menagerie to touch and learn. Each spread introduces new "conversation starters," stretch words to encourage children and their caregivers to explore language and their world together.

The Five Love Languages

The Five Love Languages
Author: Gary Chapman
Publisher: Moody Publishers
Total Pages: 209
Release: 2009-12-17
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 1575678853

Marriage should be based on love, right? But does it seem as though you and your spouse are speaking two different languages? #1 New York Times bestselling author Dr. Gary Chapman guides couples in identifying, understanding, and speaking their spouse's primary love language-quality time, words of affirmation, gifts, acts of service, or physical touch. By learning the five love languages, you and your spouse will discover your unique love languages and learn practical steps in truly loving each other. Chapters are categorized by love language for easy reference, and each one ends with simple steps to express a specific language to your spouse and guide your marriage in the right direction. A newly designed love languages assessment will help you understand and strengthen your relationship. You can build a lasting, loving marriage together. Gary Chapman hosts a nationally syndicated daily radio program called A Love Language Minute that can be heard on more than 150 radio stations as well as the weekly syndicated program Building Relationships with Gary Chapman, which can both be heard on fivelovelanguages.com. The Five Love Languages is a consistent New York Times bestseller - with over 5 million copies sold and translated into 38 languages. This book is a sales phenomenon, with each year outselling the prior for 16 years running!