Bobbie Kalman

This upbeat book describes the things we do when we are happy. Positive statements such as "I like to smile." and "I like you." help reinforce in children the joyful feeling of being happy. An activity asks children questions about what makes them happy.

In colonial times, tools, furniture, building materials, and wheels were all crafted by artisans such as the cooper, carpenter, wheelwright, and other tradesmen. "The Woodworkers" features their intriguing tools and describes how the wood was selected, cut, and prepared.

This book introduces the tools, activities, and importance of the blacksmith in colonial communities.

Over, under, behind, between—this action-packed title uses images of children moving to help young readers understand words describing position and direction. A simple activity asks readers to match the children on the page to descriptions of movements.

Young readers are introduced to the concept of habitats in this colorful book. Each spread describes a different habitat and the animals that live there. Children will learn about habitats in forests, deserts, grasslands, wetlands, on mountains, and in the Arctic and Antarctic. An activity asks readers to use what they have learned to match photos of habitats with their habitat names.

Families are built in many different ways. This interesting book describes the different members who make up a family including sisters and brothers, parents and stepparents, and grandparents. A creative activity asks children to write a book or a story about their families and add family photos.

This delightful book teaches readers about the world of baby animals by identifying animals that share the same names. Adorable photos feature pups (baby dogs and foxes), cubs (baby wolves and bears), and kids (baby goats and human children).

This question and answer book invites readers to explore the world around them. Throughout the book, children are asked, “What do you see?” The response appears on the opposite page. Colorful photographs show what they see—a bee, a bunny, a chimpanzee, and even a girl in a seashell!

This book introduces young readers to their roles within a family. From brother and sister to granddaughter and friend, children will learn about their realtionships to the people around them. An activity asks the reader to close their eyes and think about the role they love the best.

Animals hide to avoid being eaten or to sneak up on animals they want to eat. This amazing book introduces children to some basic science concepts. Fascinating photographs feature animals that can change color, or that have different shapes and patterns, so that they can blend into their surroundings. A special section also features animals that do not need to hide.

Children will be fascinated by this book which identifies the places where people live, work, learn, and shop. Action-oriented photos also feature places that provide different services to the community such as police and fire stations, hospitals, and museums.

Images of children getting exercise and eating healthful foods help show children what their bodies need to stay healthy. Simple text encourages children to make healthy decisions, including brushing after meals, washing hands regularly, and getting regular checkups at the dentist and the doctor.

What clothes do we wear when it is summer or winter or when it is time for bed? Appealing photos with simple labels help children learn why we wear different clothes for different seasons or for doing certain activities. A special section shows children in uniforms and costumes and asks readers to identify what activity each child is doing.

What do people and other living things need to survive? Numerous images with simple labels show children all the things we need to live and be happy, from water and food to shelter and love. An activity asks young readers to describe how they have fun.

Children will join in the balloons, clowns, cake, and fun of a birthday party. Lively photographs highlight the story told by the child who is having the birthday.

Discusses the physiology and behavior of dolphins including care of young, hunting and feeding, intelligence, social patterns, and habitats

What is living in your back yard? Young readers will be delighted to learn more about the animals living around them and how they form a community of living things. They will be introduced to some basic science concepts and vocabulary such as herbivore, carnivore, and omnivore. Wonderful photographs help show the connection between non-living things, such as sunshine and soil, and living things, such as plants, animals, and people. An activity offers suggestions on how children can become backyard helpers. Teacher's guide available.

This entertaining book teaches young readers about the different body parts they use to move and play. Body parts are labeled on the photos showing how elbows, knees, ankles, and fingers bend. Repetitive text structure and close picture-to-text match makes the concept relatable to children. Teacher's guide available.

Beavers, chipmunks, porcupines, mice, and other rodents sing rap songs about themselves in this clever and highly entertaining book A predictable rhyme scheme and humorous photographs help teach readers about the unique characteristics of animals in the rodent family. Teacher's guide available.

Children love to take an active role in helping around their homes. This busy book shows children doing chores inside the house by cleaning and washing dishes, as well as outside, by raking leaves and sorting materials for recycling. Taking care of other siblings and pets are also important jobs children can do. An activity asks children which jobs they do at home and suggests ways to make the jobs more fun. Teacher's guide available.