ManaReads :: Productive Parenting Reads
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A Sick Day for Amos McGee
Amos McGee gets up early every morning, excited to get to his job at the zoo. While at the zoo, he is able to spend time with all of his friends--the tortoise he runs races with, the owl he reads to, and many others. One day, Amos is sick and can't go to work. Instead, his animal friends make a visit to his house to keep him company. This book is beautifully illustrated and will delight both kids and adults.… read more »
All of Baby Nose to Toes
From eyes to ears, tummy to nose, legs to toes, there's a lot for baby to discover - and even more for a family to love. Bright, buoyant art and a roly-poly little baby are sure to inspire plenty of giggling and grabbing and feet-in-the-air-ing. For every baby - and every parent who loves that baby to bits - here's the perfect first book.… read more »
Baby Unplugged: 3-Book Gift Set!
Winner of a Mom's Choice Award Gold Medal and Creative Child Magazine Book of the Year! Unplug all the way, with 3 books in one fun set, all tied up in a bow. Curl up with Blanket, romp in Yard, and roll and laugh with Pets, from pediatrician Dr. John Hutton. From the wonderful new Baby Unplugged™ series, celebrating icons of childhood, rooted in how developing brains work. Kids need and learn best through real experiences, real people, and exploring the real … read more »
Baby Unplugged: Beach
Winner of a Mom's Choice Gold Medal and Creative Child Book of the Year! “So many different ways to reach, a sunny place to play—the beach!” A celebration of the sandy, salty, wet, and wonderful place we cherish. Sure to inspire the next generation of sandcastle architects, marine biologists, and singer-songwriters. From the award-winning Baby Unplugged™ series from pediatrician Dr. John Hutton, dedicated to "old-school" childhood.… read more »
Baby Unplugged: Blanket
Winner of a Mom's Choice Award Gold Medal and Creative Child Magazine Book of the Year! A celebration of blankets - their sublime, enduring comfort, their fuzz, even their smell - by blue manatee's own, Dr. John Hutton. From the new Baby Unplugged™ series, celebrating icons of childhood, rooted in how developing brains work. Kids need and learn best through real experiences, real people, and exploring the real world - simple joys these icons provide. Technology can wait. … read more »
Baby Unplugged: Book
Winner of a Mom's Choice Awards Gold Medal and Creative Child Magazine Book of the Year! “Sunshine helps grow a flower. Books bloom with people power!” A celebration of books: turning pages, discovering letters, words, friends, places and imagination. Whether it’s adventure time, story time, or bedtime, sure to inspire togetherness and the next generation of readers and wordsmiths. From the award-winning Baby Unplugged™ series from pediatrician Dr. John Hutton, dedi… read more »
Baby Unplugged: Pets
Winner of a Mom's Choice Awards Gold Medal and Creative Child Magazine Book of the Year! "Touch pets, feel pets, the best are real pets!" A celebration of pets - real pets, not the virtual kind - and the fun and love they offer, by blue manatee's own, Dr. John Hutton. From the new Baby Unplugged™ series, celebrating icons of childhood, rooted in how developing brains work. Kids need and learn best through real experiences, real people, and exploring the real wo… read more »
Baby Unplugged: Yard
Winner of a Mom's Choice Awards Gold Medal and Creative Child Magazine Book of the Year! A celebration of the backyard and the magic it reveals, by blue manatee's own, Dr. John Hutton. From the new Baby Unplugged™ series, celebrating icons of childhood, rooted in how developing brains work. Kids need and learn best through real experiences, real people, and exploring the real world - simple joys these icons provide. Technology can wait. Unplug, tune in, and have fun!… read more »
Baby Unplugged™: Ball
Winner of a Mom's Choice Awards Gold Medal and Creative Child Magazine Book of the Year! “BIG ball. baby ball. Round ball. Maybe ball?” A celebration of the ball in its 3-dimensional glory—from acorns to planets to the kind you kick and throw. Whether pondering or playing, fun and adventure abound! From the award-winning Baby Unplugged™ series from pediatrician Dr. John Hutton, dedicated to "old-school" childhood.… read more »
Baby Unplugged™: Box
Winner of a Mom's Choice Awards Gold Medal and Creative Child Magazine Book of the Year! “Birthday present. New shoes. Boxes! So fun to choose.” No matter the gift, it’s what kids want to play with. A celebration of the endless possibility they discover in this unplugged classic. Sure to inspire the next generation of architects, artists, scientists, and reduce-reuse-recyclers. From the award-winning Baby Unplugged™ series from pediatrician Dr. John Hutton, de… read more »
But Not the Hippopotamus
Serious silliness for all ages from the inimitable Sandra Boynton. A lively, rhyming jaunt about friendship and belonging, brimming with empathy. Starring hogs, frogs, pigs, mice, and of course, YES the hippopotamus. But not the armadillo...… read more »
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom - hardcover
A told B, and B told C, I'll meet you at the top of the coconut tree. In this lively alphabet rhyme, all the letters of the alphabet race each other up the cocunut tree. Will there be enough room? Oh, no - Chicka Chicka Boom! Boom! The well-known authors of Barn Dance and Knots on a Counting Rope have created a rhythmic alphabet chant that rolls along on waves of fun. Lois Ehlert's rainbow of bright, bold, cheerful colors makes the merry parade of letters unforgettable.… read more »
Counting Kisses: A Kiss and Read Book
With buoyant cartoons rendered in a bouquet of vibrant pastel tones, a book as irresistible as a baby's smile. At first, the baby in the story is anything but smiling; that's why her family tries to woo her into sleep with a countdown of kisses on every darling part of her body. Mommy starts things rolling with "ten little kisses on teeny tiny toes," and "nine laughing kisses on busy, wriggly feet." A joy to read together.… read more »
Dear Zoo
Dear Zoo is twenty-five years old — and still as popular as ever! Each animal arriving from the zoo as a possible pet fails to suit its prospective owner, until just the right one is found. Movable flaps reveal the contents of each package.… read more »
Fire Truck - board
If you love fire trucks more than anything, this book is for you. One day young Matt awoke - a red FIRE TRUCK himself! He was part of it, resembling his little red bed, but much larger, painted across two full pages. It had one driver, two ladders and everything else you might count, up to 10 big boots. He raced around on six wheels, with sirens blaring, rescued a cat and a teddy bear and put out a fire, all inthe living room. Then Matt smelled something special, parked in red ca… read more »
Frog and Toad Are Friends - hardcover
One summer day Toad was unhappy. He had lost the white, fourholed, big, round, thick button from his jacket. Who helped him look for it? His best friend, Frog. Another day, Frog was unhappy. He was sick in bed and looking green. Who gave him some tea and told him a story? His best friend, Toad. From the first enchanting story to the last, these five adventures of two best friends are packed with excitement, gaiety, and tender affection. Children will find this book delightful to read and beautif… read more »
George and Martha - hardcover
George and Martha: not, as one might think, the first president and his spouse, but two hippopotamuses created by the singular talent of James Marshall. For the past quarter century, these stories have entertained, intrigued, and delighted readers of all ages. The portly animals have also taught us, in a humorous and lighthearted way, about what it means to be a true friend. Without a doubt, two of the most lovable book characters ever created.… read more »
Goodnight Gorilla - board
Good night, Gorilla...Good night, Elephant...It's bedtime at the zoo, and all the animals are going to sleep.Or are they?Who's that short furry guy with the mischievous grin? Good night, Giraffe...Good night, Hyena...… read more »
Goodnight Moon - board
In a great green room, tucked away in bed, is a little bunny. "Goodnight room, goodnight moon." And to all the familiar things in the softly lit room--to the picture of the three little bears sitting in chairs, to the clocks and his socks, to the mittens and the kittens, to everything one by one--he says goodnight. In this classic of modern children's literature, the quiet poetry of the words and the gentle, lulling illustrations combine to make a perfect book for the end of the day.… read more »
Green Eggs and Ham - hardcover
Do you like them here, or there? Manatees love them anywhere! The beloved Seuss classic (the story of Sam-I-Am’s determined campaign to convince another Seussian character to eat a plate of green eggs and ham) makes a perfect gift that will be cherished by young and old alike.… read more »
Harold and the Purple Crayon - hardcover
One evening Harold decided to go for a walk in the moonlight. But there wasn't any moon, and Harold needed a moon for a walk in the moonlight. Fortunately, he had brought his purple crayon. So he drew a moon. He also needed something to walk on. So he drew a path... And thus begins one of the most imaginative and enchanting adventures in all of children's books. The creative concept behind this beloved story has intrigued children and kept them absorbed for generations, as page by page unfolds t… read more »
Hippos Go Berzerk!
How dull, to be one hippo all alone... until the one calls two other hippos on the phone. Soon three more hippos are at the door, bringing along another four. Before the night is through, a houseful of hippos (and one beast) has joined the one hippo for a boisterous bash. All through the hippo night, Hippos play with great delight. But at the hippo break of day, The hippos all must go away. In clusters of nine, eight, seven, six, and so on, the hippos depart, finally leaving… read more »
Hooray For Fish!
Paddle along with Little Fish on a mesmerizing underwater tour of friends spotty and stripy, happy and gripy, hairy and scary, even curly whirly and twisty twirly. From the creator of Maisy comes a tale that is sure to have little ones joining the chorus: Hooray for fish!… read more »
I Am A Bunny - board
I am a bunny. My name is Nicholas. I live in a hollow tree. In the spring, Nicholas likes to sniff the flowers, and in the summer, watch the frogs in the pond. In the fall, he watches the animals getting ready for winter, and in winter, watches the snow falling from the sky. One of Golden's most beloved titles.… read more »
Look, Look!
Look, look! Children run, fish swim, stars shine . . . all for baby's eyes to see. This sturdy board book, full of high-contrast black-and-white cut-paper art perfect for staring at, is just the thing for the eyes of the youngest babies. A few words in curving red type on each spread describe the scenes -- a car races, a cat stretches, flowers bloom-- and extend the book's age appeal so that it will be fascinating to older babies, too. Striking and stylish, Look Look! is the ideal first board bo… read more »
Madeline
Set in picturesque Paris, this tale of a brave little girl's trip to the hospital is as appealing today as it was in 1940. The combination of spirited heroine, timelessly appealing art, cheerful humor, and rhythmic text makes "Madeline" a perennial favorite with children of all ages. … read more »
Moo, Baa, La La La!
Farmyard fun from Sandra Boynton in this favorite title. Great for laps and sharing, perfect for children of all ages. This raucous story about the sounds animals make -- including three pigs who say la la la! - is just right for reading aloud.… read more »
Otis - hardcover
On the farm, Otis is best of friends with the little calf, who lives in the next barn stall over. But when Otis is replaced with the big yellow tractor, he is cast away behind the barn . . . until the little calf gets stuck in Mud Pond. It's Otis to the rescue! Loren Long has crafted an unforgettable story celebrating the power of friendship and perseverance.… read more »
Pat the Bunny
The original classic touch and feel book that has been entertaining babies for over 60 years.… read more »
Peek-a WHO?
Colorful pictures and simple rhyming texts help children guess what's peeking through the die-cut windows in these two fun board books. The anticipation of what's hiding on the next page and th bright, engaging illustrations will keep youngsters guessing and giggling all the way to the suprise endings.… read more »
Peekaboo Kisses
Peekaboo! What's hiding behind those paws? Why, it's something woolly, something fluffy, something fuzzy, and something squeaky . . . a colorful menagerie of playful animals, each eager to be covered with kisses.With flaps to lift, a squeaker to press, and a peek-at-yourself mirror at the end, this touchable, smoochable new book from the popular creator of Animal Kisses and Baby Animal Kisses is loaded with fun, surprises, and, of course, plenty of kisses.… read more »
Planes
From Byron Barton's best-selling series of transportation books. Children explore the many ways we use airplanes, from seaplanes to crop dusters to planes that write messages in the sky. This very simple picture book about transportation 'will delight the youngest, and have enough meat for older preschoolers and beginning readers.… read more »
Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear?
What will you hear when you read this book to a preschool child? Lots of noise! Children will chant the rhythmic words. They'll make the sounds the animals make. And they'll pretend to be the zoo animals featured in the book-- look at the last page!… read more »
Snuggle Puppy - board
A great big hug in book form, Snuggle Puppy is a year-round valentine from parent to child. It is bright, chunky, a pleasure to hold, and has a die-cut cover that reveals a glimpse of the joy inside before it's even opened. Best of all, it's packed, of course, with pure Boynton: her inimitable language, her inimitable illustrations, her inimitable sense of fun. "OOO, Snuggle Puppy of mine! Everything about you is especially fine..."… read more »
Swimmy - hardcover
Deep in the sea there lives a happy school of little fish. Their watery world is full of wonders, but there is also danger, and the little fish are afraid to come out of hiding . . . until Swimmy comes along. Swimmy shows his friends how—with ingenuity and team work—they can overcome any danger. With its graceful text and stunning artwork, this Caldecott Honor Book deserves a place on every child’s shelf. … read more »
The Napping House - board
There is a house,a napping house,where everyone is sleeping... A picture-book favorite returns as an oversize board book just right for lap reading. The misty blue artwork that chronicles the "dreaming child," "snoring granny" and a number of additional snoozers seems to bleed off the pages with their rounded corners, until that "wakeful flea" disrupts the sleepers and the sunny colors signal the end of naptime.… read more »
The Very Hungry Caterpillar - hardcover
One sunny Sunday, the caterpillar was hatched out of a tiny egg. He was very hungry. On Monday, he ate through one apple; on Tuesday, he ate through three plums--and still he was hungry. Strikingly bold, colorful pictures and a simple text in large, clear type tell the story of a hungry little caterpillar's progress through an amazing variety and quantity of foods. Full at last, he made a cocoon around himself and went to sleep, to wake up a few weeks later wonderfully transformed into a butterf… read more »
Time For Bed - board
Darkness is falling everywhere and little ones are getting sleepy, feeling cozy, and being tucked in. It’s time for a wide yawn, a big hug, and a snuggle under the covers—sleep tight!… read more »
Toast to Counting (Toast to Baby)
There are lots of ways to make a friend. What better way than by making toast? First in the Toast to Baby™ series from an award-winning pair of artists. Bright, colorful images of kilnformed glass that look good enough to eat introduce sequencing, counting, and creativity in an innovative and whimsical way. Breakfast was never so beautiful—or fun!… read more »
