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A young boy, lying awake one Christmas Eve, is welcomed aboard a magical trip to the North Pole . . . Through dark forests, over tall mountains, and across a desert of ice, the Polar Express makes its way to the city atop the world, where the boy will make his Christmas wish. For millions of readers worldwide, this mysterious journey to the North Pole has become a beloved classic. In this 30th anniversary edition, the inimitable artistry of Chris Van Allsburg is revealed in a never-before-seen fashion, with a new jacket design and expanded interior layout. Includes author’s note, downloadable audio read by Liam Neeson, and golden "All Aboard" ornament.

Truck-obsessed toddlers will want to make the diggers, tractors, fire engines, and more featured in this fun-filled construction tale part of their nightly bedtime routines! Discover what bedtime looks like for the snowplows, dump trucks, giant cranes, and more that dot the pages of this irresistible construction story. Just like you and me, the vehicles in this story get tuckered out after a long day of hard work and need to quiet down and settle in for sweet dreams. Young readers will surely identify as these trucks ask for one more story while their parents sing them a goodnight song and send them off to bed.

From the author of the #1 New York Times bestselling Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site series. More than two million copies have sold across the series! Created for lovers of Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site, as well as fans of Sherri Duskey Rinker's storytelling and AG Ford's art, this beautiful holiday picture book shows Excavator, Bulldozer, Crane, Dump Truck and Cement Mixer building a new home for fire engines. As they finish their big, important job, they get their own Christmas surprises. Your kids will have fun discovering the special surprise awaiting each vehicle as much as they will love rhyming along with the story. This cute book is sure to be a classic! Art by illustrator AG Ford. • A Christmas tale with a great message • Teaches kids the joy of giving and the value of work • Rhythmic patterns make reading fun

It's time to start your engines in this Richard Scarry classic all about vehicles! Buckle-up for a fun-filled day of planes, trains, automobiles . . . and even a pickle truck! Featuring hundreds of clearly labeled vehicles, this is the perfect book for little vehicle fans from the one and only Richard Scarry.

Here they come, a flock of rollicking sheep in their sturdy red jeep. Will their outing be a success? Jeep goes splash! Jeep goes thud! Jeep goes deep in gooey mud! Here is a lively, funny tale, perfect for reading aloud. The youngest lap sitters will quickly learn to chant along with the reader as the brisk story unfolds, and they'll delight in the colorful portrayal of the hapless sheep. This proven winner for sharing and circle time will have your little ones giggling along. “The bright-colored pencil drawings and lean text make this a great choice for preschool storytimes, as well as for beginning readers who want a funny story.” —School Library Journal

Learn all about things that go in a book that’s indestructible. Baby’s driving down the road. Look, a truck! Baby’s flying in the air. Wow, there’s a plane! Baby’s sailing on the sea—along with a ship, a sailboat, and a submarine! Indestructibles is the trusted series for easing little ones into story time. Beloved by babies and their parents, Indestructibles are built for the way babies “read” (i.e., with their hands and mouths) and are: -Rip Proof—made of ultra-durable tight-woven material -Waterproof—can be chewed on, drooled on, and washed! -Emergent Literacy Tool—bright pictures and few or no words encourage dialogic reading -Portable—lightweight books can go anywhere, perfect for the diaper bag and for travel -Safe for Baby—meets ASTM safety standards

Sound the alarm for a day of fire-station fun with the one and only Richard Scarry! From fast fire trucks and out-of-control hoses to sliding down fire poles and saving the day, this exciting and funny Richard Scarry story wiill have little ones asking to read it over and over again. Includes a sheet of stickers!

t's all in a day's work for the trucks of the bestselling Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site! Fun and engaging way to learn numbers: From the author of the beloved international bestseller Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site, comes Excavator's 1 2 3, a great way for preschoolers to learn numbers 1 through 10. Little construction fans will love watching Excavator and Dump Truck dig ONE foundation, lift THREE loads of sand, set FIVE pipes, and more until the project is done. -The perfect book for kids to learn numbers in a fun and engaging way. -Ideal for family and preschool story time. -Created by Sherri Duskey Rinker author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site; and internationally recognized children's book author and illustrator Ethan Long. The millions of fans of Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site can count along from 1 to 10 as Excavator revs into action on the construction site in Excavator's 1 2 3. A counting book for children ages 0 2 years – and their construction vehicle loving grown ups – to read and enjoy any time of day. -Kids will recognize their favorite truck characters like Excavator and Dump Truck -Perfect family read aloud book -An interactive way to learn numbers and counting through vibrant illustrations and easy to follow rhymes -For toddlers and preschoolers who are non readers and those beginning to work on number recognition and counting

Take the train to dreamland with this board book version of the chugging bedtime tale, the perfect companion to Where Do Diggers Sleep at Night? and Where Do Jet Planes Sleep at Night? Have you ever wondered what little trains do when it’s time for bed? Same things you do! Steam trains, freight trains, subways—and more!—wash up, have a snack, load their teddies for storytime, and get rocked to sleep by mommy and daddy trains beneath a blanket of stars. Little one-track-mind train lovers will be tickled to see how bedtime is just the same for their favorite vehicles as it is for them. “Train lovers will be sure to take this bedtime read for a ride.” —School Library Journal

From New York Times bestselling author-illustrator of the Llama Llama books comes a new character ready to dig his way into your heart! Here come the BIG RIGS rolling down the street. Thumpa-thumpa bumpa-bumpa BEEP! BEEP! BEEP! There's Loader and Dump Truck, Backhoe and Crane. They're ready to transform a vacant lot into a neighborhood park. And who wants to help most of all? Little Excavator! But are there any jobs for someone so small? Anna Dewdney's signature rhyming text and inviting illustrations make this a perfect read aloud for for fans of things that go!

Bzz, bzz, bzzrt! Peek and explore construction sites in this lively, interactive Peek-a-Flap! Little ones will love exploring every construction-themed page filled with fun facts, new vocabulary words, and surprises found under sturdy lift-a-flaps while learning all about the tools and trucks that help build roads, houses, and skyscrapers! Join the crew for some building fun and navigate through the construction site in search for big diggers, bulldozers, cement trucks, excavators, dump trucks, cranes, and more! Durable pages and chunky flaps are perfect for little exploring hands, which also help strengthen hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills. A lively, educational construction introduction designed to entertain and engage curious little readers. A must for construction-loving littles! Collect the entire Peek-a-Flap series from Cottage Door Press! - Sturdy, thick board pages and durable flaps designed to withstand traditional wear and tear for curious little infants and toddlers - Peek and explore farms, forests, and more! 12 chunky flaps have peek-a-boo holes! - Lifting the interactive flaps encourages sensory exploration and helps support the development of fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination in developing boys and girls - Bright, cheerful illustrations and interesting facts in these sensory lift-a-flap books for babies and preschoolers keep them entertained and engaged - Perfect gift for birthdays, holidays, and curious toddlers! Collect all the books in the Peek-a-Flap series as well as the full line of products from Cottage Door Press!

Lightning McQueen is a hot-shot young race car competing for the coveted Piston Cup. But when he gets lost on the way to a big race, he realizes that he still has a lot to learn about what it takes to be a true friend. This exciting retelling of the newest Disney/Pixar film is sure to be a hit with young speedsters!

Ding, ding, ding! With an alarm bell, a sliding pole, and three big trucks, the firehouse is an exciting place to visit. Come along as the Berenstain Bears meet everyday heroes—firefighters—in The Berenstain Bears Visit the Firehouse, an exciting addition to the classic New York Times bestselling series! Young readers will love learning all about what it takes to save the day in this picture book. The Berenstain Bears Visit the Firehouse is an adventure sure to delight.

40 Highlights Hidden Pictures puzzles await kids in this engaging interactive story about work on a construction site. An oversized board book with 40 flaps to lift and explore, it’s a perfect gift for children ages 2-5 who are fascinated by big machines and construction, as well as those excited to go to school.

In simple, powerful words and vibrant illustrations, Donald Crews evokes the rolling wheels of that childhood favorite: a train. This board book features sturdy pages and is just the right size for little hands. This Caldecott Honor Book features bright colors and bold shapes. Even a child not lucky enough to have counted freight cars will feel he or she has watched a freight train passing after reading Freight Train. Donald Crews used childhood memories of trains seen during his travels to his grandparents' farm in the American South as the inspiration for this timeless favorite. Red caboose at the back, orange tank car, green cattle car, purple box car, black tender and a black steam engine . . . freight train.

Nothing runs or reads like a John Deere Peek-a-Flap book! Introduce your kiddo to all things dirt with this sturdy board book filled with tractors, trucks, and fun dirt facts designed to educate and entertain your little John Deere enthusiast. Peek and explore farms, forests, and more on every page filled with peek-a-boo surprise flaps. A perfect gift for the little John Deere fan in your life! John Deere Kids children’s books recognize that the preschoolers of today are the farmers, builders, and innovators of tomorrow. Content and formats are based on the legacy of a long-loved company that encourages kids to play in backyards, to dig in the dirt, get muddy, and learn where food and shelter come from. Collect the entire Peek-a-Flap series from Cottage Door Press! -Sturdy, thick board pages and durable flaps designed to withstand traditional wear and tear for curious little infants and toddlers -Peek and explore farms, forests, and more! 12 chunky flaps have peek-a-boo holes! -Lifting the interactive flaps encourages sensory exploration and helps support the development of fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination in developing boys and girls -Bright, cheerful illustrations and interesting facts in these sensory lift-a-flap books for babies and preschoolers keep them entertained and engaged -Perfect gift for birthdays, holidays, and curious toddlers! Collect all the books in the Peek-a-Flap series as well as the full line of John Deere Kids products from Cottage Door Press!

A young girl turns her imagination into action in this beautifully crafted and intricately designed debut picture book. When is an old truck something more? On a small, bustling farm, a resilient and steadfast pickup works tirelessly alongside the family that lives there, and becomes a part of the dreams and ambitions of the family’s young daughter. After long days and years of hard work leave the old truck rusting in the weeds, it’s time for the girl to roll up her sleeves. Soon she is running her own busy farm, and in the midst of all the repairing and restoring, it may be time to bring her faithful childhood companion back to life. With an eye-catching retro design and cleverly nuanced illustrations, The Old Truck celebrates the rewards of determination and the value of imagination.

Sally, Huckle, and Lowly are supposed to go sailing with Huckle and Sally's father, but it starts to rain. Father says they will have to stay inside and play, but their friend Rudolf von Flugel saves the day when he picks the kids up in his airplane-car and whisks them off to the airport for a fun day of sightseeing. Full of airport fun and "Scarry" mishaps.

Katy, a brave and untiring tractor, who pushes a bulldozer in the summer and a snowplow in the winter, makes it possible for the townspeople to do their jobs.

From the airport terminal to the flight deck, the zippy text and zappy art take children through how a plane flies, safety rules, in-flight entertainment and air traffic control. This action-packed picture book will delight all children who love things that go!

Load the dirt. Load the dirt. Scoop and swing and drop. Slam it down into the truck. Bump! Whump! Whop! There are many big machines and busy people involved in building a road, and this riveting board book follows them every step of the way. From clearing a pathway (screek!) to rolling the tar (squelch!) to sweeping up at the end (swish!), Roadwork is sure to delight young truck-lovers with its rambunctious rhymes and noisy fun.

From the team that brought you Where Do Diggers Sleep at Night? comes another "things that go" bedtime story, and this one is all about boats and sailing off to dreamland! Ahoy there! Have you ever wondered what little speedboats do when it's time for bed? The same things you do! Even cruise ships and canoes--and all sorts of other boats!--bathe, have a snack, stow their teddies for storytime, and get "docked" to sleep by caregivers. Children who can't get enough of boats will love this nautical nighttime story full of exciting and familiar watercraft.

They're bigger than diggers...hungrier than dinosaurs...these DIGGERSAURS are now in a board book edition! This rhyming mash-up of dinosaurs and trucks will delight dino lovers and construction fanatics alike. A dozen dinosaur trucks CRUNCH, SCRAPE, CHOMP, and RUMBLE through this book as they work on roads and construction sites. Young dinosaur fans will love the inventive names--SCOOPERSAURUS! DUMPERSAURUS!--and rip-roaring sound effects as they count each new, numbered Jurassic giant. Whether they are building or demolishing, these helpful Diggersaurs are the coolest things in town! Perfect for the stroller and a sure fire hit for baby shower gift-giving! Be sure to look for the sequel Diggersaurs Explore in hardcover.

Meet Mr. Gilly. He cleans up Trashy Town. There’s trash at the pizza parlor, trash at the school, and trash at every house. It’s a big job, but Mr. Gilly does it with a big truck, a big smile, and loads of style. Trashy Town features a rhythmic, repeatable refrain that will have children clamoring for repeat readings. Dynamic art from acclaimed illustrator Dan Yaccarino puts the zip in Mr. Gilly’s stride and adds style and charm to trash collection. This board book edition is just right for the youngest transportation bugs. Perfect for fans of all books about things that GO and how things work—plus for units on community helpers. Dump it in, smash it down, drive around the Trashy Town! An ALA Notable Children’s Book

Katy Caboose is tired of being last, and one day an accident allows her to realize her dream of peace and solitude.

"Playful, detail-rich scenes give readers plenty to pore over." — Publishers Weekly Learn all about the people, places, and vehicles that make the city go: The express bus drives passengers to work, swans swim in the lake at the park... Best of all, lots of flaps, popups, pull-tabs, and rotating wheels bring a vibrant city to life. Readers will learn what traffic signs mean, see all that goes on in big buildings, and visit a fire station. Any child who is interested in how cities work adore this extraordinary book. • Supersized spreads feature marvelously detailed illustrations that just beg to be pored over again and again • More than 55 interactive flaps, tabs, and more to keep kids engaged • A captivating adventure that brings the city and the magic of books to life in young minds

Thomas is taking the judge to the train show, but things keep slowing him down! First a cow, then a dog, then a town. and a log! Will Thomas get to go fast—at last? Can he get the judge to the train show in time? Go, train, go!

Who sank the boat? Was it the cow or the donkey or the sheep with her knitting? Surely it wasn’t the tiny little mouse? Winner of the 1983 Australian Picture Book of the Year Award, this wonderfully illustrated book is designed for sharing aloud and will make children giggle as they guess which animal spoilt a day’s rowing by sinking the boat.

The adventures of a beautiful little locomotive who decided to run away from her humdrum duties. "Told in rhythmic prose, with many sound effects. Illustrated with amusing, vigorous drawings in black and white." -- Wilson Children's Catalog

Help little ones learn to talk with fun-to-read rhymes written by an early speech expert! Teaching speech can be as simple as beep-beep! Created by a speech-language pathologist, My First Learn-to-Talk Book: Things That Go pairs favorite vehicles with a proven approach designed to help youngsters learn to talk. Each page offers: Simple, exciting sounds that are easy for little ones to imitate, and can be used to build bigger words Rhythm and rhyme to encourage repetition and help keep babies engaged, even before they understand the text Real photographs that model correct mouth positions and support social emotional learning Colorful illustrations of cars, trucks, trains, and other favorite things that go!

Fun and playful story by Margaret Wise Brown, best-selling author of the children's classics Goodnight Moon and Runaway Bunny. Riding along in my airplane, Over the clouds and through the rain… See the birds way up high and the people down below in this rhyme full of movement, wonder, and excitement from the hidden treasures of Margaret Wise Brown, author of the children's classics Goodnight Moon and Runaway Bunny.

Good Night Trucks highlights monster trucks, semi trucks, transport trucks, pickup trucks, logging trucks, delivery trucks, fire trucks, dump trucks, farm trucks, heavy load trucks, and many more truck classifications. The little truck lover in your life will thrill to encounter trucks of all sizes. From trucks that carry firefighters to trucks that carry heavy loads, this captivating book covers all that your aspiring trucker could want.

Little conductors and engineers willl love learning all about trains with this non-fiction Little Golden Book! All aboard! My Little Golden Book About Trains is a fact-filled look at a subject children are fascinated by! Full of exciting, colorful illustrations celebrating the history of the railroad. Boys and girls will love learning about passenger trains, freight trains, subways, elevated trains, and even high-speed bullet trains!

Progress forces Smokey the switch engine out of a job until he discovers a new way to help people.

Come join the busy tractor on the farm. Learn all about a day in the life of a tractor and its many uses in this toddler book. Rhyming text and fun illustrations are complemented by various touch and feel elements, allowing children to stimulate their sense of touch. And, the sturdy board book is shaped, making it fun for children to pretend to drive the tractor after they’re done reading. -Learn about the different jobs a tractor performs on the farm, such as plowing the land, bringing food to the animals, hauling logs and giving hayrides. -Features different touch-and-feel elements on the cover and each spread. -Colorful, original illustrations are included in this toddler book. -Interactive fun and tactile learning in this children's book will engage young readers . -Short rhyming sentences make for a fun read. -Toddlers will enjoy the different touch and feel elements.

Illustrated in full color. When Thomas the Tank Engine decides to bypass his usual stops and speed directly to the end of the line, havoc ensues. Thomas is in such a hurry that the passengers can't get on or off, and everything gets bounced up and down in a wonderful jumble!

A shaped board book that welcome babies and toddlers aboard! TOOT-TOOT! Maisy is taking her friends for a ride to the country — climbing up a hill and down a valley, chugging through a tunnel, and emerging into the bright sunshine. WHEEEEEE!

Trucks are popular with little boys and girls and this board book helps them discover trucks that perform all different jobs, and come in a variety of shapes and sizes." - Seira Wilson, Amazon Editor Trailer trucks, tow trucks, trucks that sweep the street. Trucks that crawl, trucks that roll, trucks that mix concrete.

For fans of Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site! As the rest of the town settles in to bed, one man, his dog, and a trusty snowplow get ready for a night's work. Follow them through slick roads and swirling drifts in this sweet, rhyming book by Deborah Bruss and New York Times bestselling illustrators Lou Fancher and Steve Johnson.

Ride around the neighborhood with this friendly fire truck and see all the things it can do! Kids touch and feel their way to learning about a day in the life of this rescue vehicle. Rhyming text and fun illustrations are complemented by various touch and feel elements, allowing children to stimulate their sense of touch. And, the sturdy board book is shaped, making it fun for children to pretend to drive the fire truck around town after they’re done reading. -Features different touch-and-feel elements on the cover and each spread. -Colorful, original illustrations are included in this toddler book. -Interactive fun and tactile learning in this children's book will engage young readers . -Short rhyming sentences make for a fun read. -Toddlers will enjoy the different touch and feel elements.

Do you ever see a plane fly by in the sky and wonder, ''How does it work?'' Well, Pop-Pop Airplane is here to teach every young and curious mind who wants to know just how airplanes stay up. He will teach you about the wings, the engine, and even parts of the plane you've never heard about - like the ailerons or the elevators - so that the next time you see a plane go by, you can know a little more about how it flies!

Nerdy Babies is a series that will ignite curiosity in even the youngest readers and encourage them to ask questions and explore the world around them. In Nerdy Babies: Transportation, follow our intrepid babies when they’re on the go. Experience skating on rollerblades, flying on air balloons, exploring underwater in a submarine, and riding cross-country on a car. Plus, learn about how different air, land, and sea travel can be in this simple text written in question-and-answer format. With bright artwork by Emmy Kastner, Nerdy Babies is a series that the very littlest nerds will want to return to again and again. Stay curious. There’s more to learn about everything!

A counting book that follows the construction of a building, from one plan to twelve stories. Readers are invited to find hidden numbers on an illustrated activity page.

Beautiful photos of kids with disabilities celebrate all types of movement and mobility aids (like wheelchairs, service dogs, and crutches), while poetic text builds both vocabulary and empathy. ON-THE-GO helps families and educators discuss ability and mobility at home and in the classroom. Created with 0-5-year-olds in mind. Part of the We Are Little Feminists series - the identity-affirming board book series developed to raise intersectional feminists. Created to help families and educators discuss diversity through everyday topics, We Are Little Feminists helps children stand against racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, and ableism.

Corey went everywhere with his trucks. But when it came to other kids, he rode solo. When Corey's school hosts a semi-truck extravaganza, his tires squeal and his heart revs. He can't believe it! But the crowd of classmates quickly leaves him feeling overwhelmed. Corey must find the courage to be his unique, enthusiastic self before missing the opportunity to have his very own big truck playdate. With insight and imagination, this heartwarming story from the perspective of a boy on the autism spectrum demonstrates how the power of play can connect us with new friends.

A cinematic journey through the Seoul subway that masterfully portrays the many unique lives we travel alongside whenever we take the train. A poetic translation of the bestselling Korean picture book. Accompanied by the constant, rumbling ba-dum ba-dum of its passage through the city, the subway has stories to tell. Between sunrise and sunset, it welcomes and farewells people, and holds them―along with their joys, hopes, fears, and memories―in its embrace. Originally published in Korean and brought to English-speaking audiences with the help of renowned translator Deborah Smith (The Vegetarian), I Am the Subway vividly reflects the shared humanity that can be found in crowded metropolitan cities.

They’re called Indestructibles. They could just as well be called the unstoppables! As in they don’t stop selling, don’t stop pleasing, and don’t stop filling an essential need for new parents: a book made for the way babies “read,” with their hands and mouths. And now this bestselling series—which ships over 1 million copies every year—is welcoming two new titles based on two of the most popular songs that parents love to sing along with their youngest. Each is illustrated in a bright, lively, colorful style, by the artist Vanja Karguli. Moving from country to town, The Wheels on the Bus sends parents and their kids on an adventure that everyone loves to act out, from the wipers that go swish swish swish and the horn that goes beep beep beep to the people that go shh shh shh to the babies who cry wah wah wah. As they say, it’s all about the journey, not the destination. As a reminder, The Original Instructibles are chew-proof, drool-proof, rip-proof —and 100% non-toxic. And when they do get dirty, just throw them in the dishwasher. All for $5.95.

I was tired of reading teddy-bear books, and books about cute animals. There's nothing wrong with those types of books. I just wanted something a little more adventurous, and exciting. Every child likes motorcycles. Every child can relate to some kind of racing situation. Who gets some place first becomes a natural aspect of childhood. I was road-racing motorcycles, and I always saw families with children at the track. I wanted a motorcycle-racing story to read to my kids, but there were none to be found. So I wrote one. I met Jim Serfass while racing, and I knew he could translate the story into the perfect character. His artwork surpassed anything I had envisioned, and really brought the story to life. This book is true to racing and fun for children, and adults of all ages. I think you'll find there is no other picture book on the market today that is quite like this one. I hope you'll enjoy it as much as we have. There may be more to come...