Teach kids to compost and help them develop life-long habits to protect the Earth. From apple cores to zinnia heads, readers will discover the best ingredients for a successful compost pile in this fun picture book perfect for Earth Day!
 
Kids everywhere are seeking knowledge about the environment and climate change. Not only is composting becoming more common in households and residential gardens, but many school gardens feature compost piles, too. But how do you start a compost pile? What’s safe to include? Perfect for an Earth Day focus or year-round reference, this inviting book provides all the answers for kids and families looking for simple, child-friendly ways to help the planet.

Age 3-7 years

After an exhausting Christmas, Santa and Mrs. Claus head for sunny Mistletoe Island, where they surf, golf, and learn the hula. They even start eating healthy. (No more cookies and milk!) Vacation is so much fun that Santa decides to retire, much to the reindeer and elves’ dismay. Can there be a Christmas without Santa—and can Santa be jolly without Christmas?

Age 4-8 years

Keith Negley's playful and emotional art tells this story of a new father who is no longer the cool guy he once was. He looks back wistfully on his crazy times playing in a band, riding a motorcycle, and getting tattoos. Those days may be behind him, but his young son still thinks he's the coolest guy in the world.

Age 3-5 years

The Cat in the Hat takes Dick and Sally on a Seussian safari to observe (and pontificate about) the many different kinds of mammals. An invaluable tour for all animal lovers!

Age 4-8 years

Puffin is updating the Puffin Storytapes audio program and converting the cassette tapes to compact discs! Our list begins with three perennial classics—Corduroy, Madeline, and Froggy Gets Dressed—as well as one modern classic new to Puffin audio—Skippyjon Jones. 

Each Puffin picture book will be accompanied by compact disc that features a professional reading of each unabridged story and, in some cases, music. Perfect for road trips or quiet bedtime reading, as well as story time, preschool, and home schools, Puffin Storytime is sure to please children and parents alike.

Age 3-7 years

The Cat in the Hat introduces beginning readers to maps–the different kinds (city, state, world, topographic, temperature, terrain, etc.); their formats (flat, globe, atlas, puzzle); the tools we use to read them (symbols, scales, grids, compasses); and funny facts about the places they show us (“Michigan looks like a scarf and a mitten! Louisiana looks like a chair you can sit in!”).

Age 4-8 years

When Little Red arrives at Grandma's house, Grandma doesn't look like herself at all. She has big ears, hairy arms, and those teeth! What has happened to Grandma? Features pop-up pages, flaps to lift, and cut-outs throughout!

Age 2-5 years