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ROCKS

Coloring and Activity Book

Rocks that rock! This activity book pairs real photos with 50+ drawings ready to color, plus games and fascinating rock facts. Part geology, part art for kids, all rock-solid fun.

Photos by American-Canadian Curt Peoples. Line drawings by talented Brazilian illustrator Laura Arroz.

  • Color, Draw, Discover!
  • For ages 3+
  • Paperback
    90 pages, 8.5 x 11 format
    $17.95
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CACTUS

Coloring and Activity Book

Bristling with striking cactus photos and 30 spiky drawings ready to color. Word puzzles, coloring games and wild cactus facts on every page.

Unlike many coloring books filled with cartoons or overly processed photos, photographer and author Curt Peoples captures nature just as it is - real and surprising. He adds a playful twist by highlighting how cacti can look like animals, people, or strange little creatures.

Line drawings by talented illustrator Laura Arroz spark kids' imaginations, inviting them to choose colors, add details, and express themselves creatively.

  • Color, Draw, Discover!
  • For ages 3+
  • Paperback
    46 pages, 8.5 x 11 format
    $12.95
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I See You Bunny

Even though everyone loves bunnies, this delightfully illustrated poem explains why they’re not always welcome in the garden.

  • Children’s fiction
    Language Arts
  • Full color illustrations
  • Paperback
    20 pages, 8.5-inch square format
    $9.95
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Molly in the Garden

One day, when Molly went to the garden, she saw the world in a whole new way that changed her life!

Written by Nancy Prendergast, illustrations by Collen Cardoza

  • Children's fiction
    Language Arts
  • Full color illustrations
  • For ages 3 – 6
  • Paperback
    24 pages, 8.5-inches square format
    $9.95
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Nana Takes a Nap

A SOMEWHAT TRUE STORY

Nana has everything ready for a cozy, classic afternoon – storybooks stacked, cookies baked, milk ready to pour. But when she dozes off for a little “rest,” her grandkids have other plans. As she snoozes, a delightfully sneaky adventure unfolds . . . After all, what Nana doesn’t know . . . might be the most fun of all.

  • Children’s fiction
    Language Arts
  • Full color illustrations
  • For ages 3 – 6
  • Paperback
    28 pages, 8.5-inches square format
    $9.95
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ABC Animals

Alphabet Learning

This original photo book for toddlers and preschoolers helps them learn the alphabet as they encounter colorful animals from A to Z – Alligators to Zebras. Easy-to-read fascinating facts accompany each animal. 

A Boston University study has shown that toddlers who learn from realistic photos and drawings are more likely to remember the names of animals. It’s called “iconicity.” Reading this photo book with your child will spark and hold their interest and help them to recognize things that they may not see every day.

Fun learning for kids, their parents and their grandparents. Kids will recognize their favorite animals and learn new ones.

A Curt Peoples Photo Collection.

  • A lively way to introduce kids to the ABCs
  • Helps kids and adults discuss what makes each animal unique
  • For ages 2-5
    Toddlers and Preschoolers
  • Paperback
    32 pages. 8-inch square format makes the photos big and appealing to toddlers.
    $9.95
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Count 1, 2, 3 Outdoors

For Toddlers Learning to Count

This colorful picture book invites toddlers and preschoolers to learn their numbers by counting plants and animals in the outdoors — butterflies, flowers, cactuses, trees and more. It's a lively way to introduce kids to numbers 1-12 — the first foundation to learning math.

The 80+ vivid photos of animals and natural objects in this book will make counting a natural part of how your child interacts with the world. Fascinating facts and insightful quotes about nature add meaning to the numbers and hold your toddler's attention as they enjoy reading the book again and again

A Curt Peoples Photo Collection.

  • Perfect book to engage kids any time of day
  • For kids and adults to count out loud together
  • For ages 2-5
    Photos are big and appealing to toddlers and preschoolers
  • Paperback
    32 pages, 8-inches square
    $9.95
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