I Love Your Like Sunshine is two books in one, a book for babies and a book for parents. It's a baby book, to read with newborns who will look with fascination at the beautiful baby pictures and delight in listening to their parents reciting a poem of love and wonder. It is also a book for parents, full of practical advice based the latest research on brain development, as well as Dr. Glusman's experience during two decades as a pediatrician and a mom. Her take-home point is: You don't need expensive gadgets or programs to help your baby's brain grow, and it shouldn't be difficult or stressful. All you have to do is talk, sing, read, cuddle, and play together as much as possible.

Discover hidden castles, a whistle factory, and Ohio history come to life! Over 800 "kid-tested" sites to visit all over Bicentennial Ohio. Author parents actually research, write and publish books from a "Mom & Dad's" point of view. Our travel guides save parents time and money...Time, researching for ideas that are "kid-friendly"...Money, because most sites are inexpensive. The authors and children have become the family that "vacations for a living"!

"The illustrations are fresh and comical and send a clear message about the importance of reading." —School Library Journal Step aboard, buccaneers and book lovers! On the Salty Carrot sails a wild, rowdy band of Buccaneer Bunnies, led by Barnacle Black Ear, the baddest bunny brute of all time. His son, Henry, would rather read books than shout "Shiver me timbers!" or make prisoners walk the plank, even if it means swabbing the decks as punishment. But when a crashing, thrashing, bashing wildcat of a storm threatens them all, will Henry and his landlubbin’ library save the day?

From the Native Americans who lived in the Chicago area for thousands of years, to the first European explorers Marquette and Jolliet, to the 2005 Chicago White Sox World Series win, parents, teachers, and kids will love this comprehensive and exciting history of how Chicago became the third largest city in the U.S. Chicago's spectacular and impressive history comes alive through activities such as building a model of the original Ferris Wheel, taking architectural walking tours of the first skyscrapers and Chicago's oldest landmarks, and making a Chicago-style hotdog. Serving as both a guide to kids and their parents and an engaging tool for teachers, this book details the first Chicagoan Jean Baptiste Point du Sable, the Fort Dearborn Massacre, the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, the building of the world's first skyscraper, and the hosting of two World's Fairs. In addition to uncovering Windy City treasures such as the birth of the vibrant jazz era of Louis Armstrong and the work of Chicago poets, novelists, and songwriters, kids will also learn about Chicago's triumphant and tortured sports history.

I Love You as Big as Canada is the perfect addition to any baby's bookshelf! Adorable illustrations and clever rhymes highlight all the places that you and Baby love about your city, state, or country. Combining the evergreen message of love with regional touchpoints, each book features top landmarks for that specific location with all the snuggle-worthy sentiment that baby board books in this category provide.

Experience the fantastic adventure filled with magical objects, secret sects, and life as we know it on the line! Mixing magic and physics, Ted Sanders has created an epic story that has the feel of classic fantasy but twists it into something new and innovative. From the moment Horace F. Andrews sees the sign from the bus—a sign with his own name on it—everything changes. The sighting leads him underground, to the House of Answers, a hidden warehouse full of mysterious objects. But there, he finds only questions. What is this curious place? Who are the strange, secretive people who entrust him with a rare and immensely powerful gift? And what is he to do with it? When Horace finds the Box of Promises in the curio shop, he quickly discovers that ordinary-looking objects can hold extraordinary power. From the enormous, sinister man shadowing him to the gradual mastery of his newfound abilities to his encounters with Chloe—a girl who has an astonishing talent of her own—Horace follows a path that puts the pair in the middle of a centuries-old conflict between two warring factions in which every decision they make could have disastrous consequences.

Discover the exciting stories portrayed in the smash-hit Broadway musical, "Hamilton," retold in a compelling way that brings them to life and makes them more accessible for younger readers. Do you have a young "Hamilton" fan in your life? Someone who loves the music and is always asking questions to understand what is happening in the songs? Questions like: "Why does she keep saying she's helpless?" "Why did people want to duel?" "Why doesn't Hamilton like Thomas Jefferson?" Engaging, relatable descriptions of each song immerse the reader in the show's captivating tale inspired by American founder Alexander Hamilton. Take a journey through the entire story, or jump ahead to any song to learn more. * 46 chapters share the story of Alexander Hamilton's life as the show has reimagined it * 22 illustrations and a "Who's Who" of the main characters bring the story to life * Footnotes give details about historical events described in the songs * Sidebars offer explanations of unfamiliar words * Musical Notes describe the different styles of music throughout the show Great for parents and children to read together or as a resource for kids to use on their own, this guide will feed any young "Hamilton" fan's desire to learn more about the incredible songs from the show!