Book Babble: Various Children's Books from Sterling Publications
Panda's Easter Basket
Parents who love to read along with their children will find Panda's Easter Basket to be an enjoyable read that your child will surely love. The book is about how Panda's Easter basket is filled to the brim with a wide variety of mouth-watering candy such as an enormous chocolate bunny, chocolate eggs and jelly beans.
However, Panda shows that his eyes were bigger than his stomach, as he devours all of the candy in a single sitting. As a result, he endures the excruciating pain of a terrible stomach ache. Luckily for Panda, his mother knows exactly how to cure his ailments and once Panda is fully healed, they cuddle together and enjoy the great holiday.
This 24 page publication is perfect for children between the ages of 4 and 8. Panda's Easter Basket was made available for purchase in early March.
The Nutcracker
For adults who like to provide their children with visually stimulating books, The Nutcracker is a perfect option that will blow their minds. This publication provides far more than just a back story to the timeless ballet. The artwork in this book is extremely detailed and it will captivate your children once they visualize it.
The Nutcracker is not just a seasonal book that is limited to usage around Christmastime. It can be read and visualized at any point of the year and your children will undoubtedly remember this book forever. This book's replay value is tremendous, largely due to the pictures that you can describe to your children.
Available for purchase at online retailers and book stores nationwide, The Nutcracker is an excellent children's book that will provide hours of entertainment.
No More Pacifier for Piggy!
This 32 page picture book, which was written by Bernette Ford and Sam Williams, is a symbolic publication that illustrates Piggy's desire to grow up. As he plays peek-a-boo with his friends, Bunny and Ducky, Piggy cannot effectively play the game because his pacifier constantly gets in the way.
Since his pacifier is directly affecting his ability to have fun while playing this timeless children's game with his friends, he will have to consider moving on without his pacifier, which is symbolic of growing up. You can read this book along with your children and show them Piggy's decision as well as the tremendous amount of fun that Piggy and his close friends are having while playing peek-a-boo.
The hardcover version of this book was released on April 1 and you can purchase it at quality book stores nationwide.
No More Diapers for Ducky!
A book that came before No More Pacifier for Piggy! in this popular series, No More Diapers for Ducky! shows the process of Ducky's decision to not wear diapers any more. Conveniently for children, the illustrations and writing are equally simplistic and easy to comprehend.
Ducky ultimately decides to make a commitment to potty training once she realizes that it's time to grow up. While other publications that involve the topic of potty training can be far less appealing to children, No More Diapers for Ducky! is the perfect type of book to share with your child due to the friendly interactions that take place between Ducky and Piggy.
This 32 page book is ideal for children who are younger than 4 years old, due to its simplistic nature and the fact that the theme of giving up diapers is a topic to which very young toddlers can relate.
The Nativity
The vibrant illustrations in this popular children's book about the New Testament are extremely descriptive and they allow you to realize the remarkable humility of the characters involved in the story. While the story itself can be overly complex for young children if written by the wrong person, Julie Vivas did a terrific job of keeping the text and pictures simple enough for a child to easily understand each part of the story.
Vivas uncovers the mystique involved with Jesus's birth and gradually describes each part of the story, which is easy to follow. There is no depiction of this timeless Christmas tale that is more suited for young children and you can share this story with your young ones at any time of the year.
The Nativity is a 36 page paperback publication and it is ideal for children between the ages of 4 and 8.
Jingle-Jingle
The four main characters in this children's book are adorable animals of whom your children will surely become enormous fans. Cat, Dog, Duck and Pig are all hoping to enjoy an exhilarating sleigh ride along with Mr. Horse. The only problem is that Mr. Horse wants to ride along with his friends in the sleigh rather than carry the sleigh.
This 32 page book displays the process of how they come to a final decision and they all end up happy in the end. While this seasonal children's book is perfect for Christmastime, it can also be read throughout the year due to the fun-loving pictures and quality message that the book provides.
The hardcover version of Nicola Smee's Jingle Jingle children's publication is currently in stores and it is available for purchase at quality retailers nationwide.
Grandpa, Will You Play with Me?
The paperback version of Sterling Publications' Grandpa, Will You Play with Me? children's book is an extremely simplistic, fun-loving piece that you can share with your children. The story's main character, Little Hippo, would like nothing more than to be able to play with his Grandpa, but Grandpa is occupied with other activities that are keeping him busy.
Eventually, Grandpa manages to find some free time and he gladly cuddles with Little Hippo as they read together. The flap book allows you to visualize illustrations of the various tasks that Grandpa was pre-occupied with that prevented him from reading with Little Hippo for so long.
Perfect for children between the ages of 4 and 8, this inexpensive and enjoyable read can be purchased at online retailers such as Amazon.com, as well as at prominent bookstores nationwide.
Dinosaur Sticker Book
It is no secret that millions of children love visualizing and reading about dinosaurs because they are such captivating creatures. Dinosaur Sticker Book is an extremely affordable product that you can purchase for your children that will provide them with countless hours of fun and entertainment.
This book is an educational tool for young children between the ages of 4 and 8 due to the fact that they will have the opportunity to learn various dinosaur names and match bones along with skin to build a dinosaur. There are a hundred different reusable stickers in the Dinosaur Sticker Book and this publication's intriguing pull-out landscape will undoubtedly appeal to your children.
The facts and specific information about each type of dinosaur has been confirmed and approved by prominent dinosaur experts Richard Butler and Angela Milner, who are members of the British Natural History Museum.
Find the Words on the Farm
This book's main characters, Max and Sue, live in a very lively town, which is evident by the fact that each page contains pictures of various animals, buildings, machinery and plants. As your child goes through each page, they will be able to learn new words that they may not have been familiar with previously.
The most appealing feature of this book is the various animals that Max and Sue run into along the way during their journey. There are calves, chickens, cows, goats, horses, a kitty cat, roosters and rabbits that will all bring wide smiles to the faces of your children.
Max and Sue introduce themselves, as well as the reader, to new words in an exciting manner. The simplistic and visually appealing nature of this publication will make it a book that your child simply cannot seem to put down.
ABC USA
A terrific educational tool for children who are attending school between the levels of kindergarten and the fifth grade, ABC USA is a fun way for children to learn about new words and educate themselves outside of the classroom. The book's constantly changing background colors and various images will appeal to your child's senses.
The word choices in the children's book are all seemingly traditional words that your child will either be familiar with already or that they will have an easy time learning as they read. As they learn to correctly pronounce each word and associate each word with a specific letter, they will expand their vocabulary and become more confident in their intelligence.
The illustrations and vibrant colors of ABC USA help to make it a far more useful educational tool than other overly simplistic alternatives that you will find on the market.
Bunny's Easter Hunt
This popular Sterling publication is a perfect book for this time of year due to the fact that Easter is right around the corner. Bunny's Easter Hunt displays the journey of one sleepy bunny that must wake up and begin decorating various Easter eggs before the big Easter hunt.
There is no time of year that gets the bunnies in the neighborhood more excited than Easter because of how exciting and enjoyable the Easter hunt is. The sleepy bunny designs the Easter eggs in a variety of creative ways, including the utilization of colorful paints and various designs.
After the bunnies finish designing their Easter eggs, they have to hide them so that they cannot be seen or tracked down easily in order to make the Easter hunt more challenging and exhilarating. The adorable illustrations of bunnies will certainly make your child excited for Easter.
Other Recommendations
Janet Lawler's A Father's Song is perfect for children who are in pre-school, kindergarten or the first grade. Go, Girl! Go Potty!, by Emily Bolam, is another Sterling publication that shows how a young girl was encouraged to give up diapers. If you are looking for a seasonal book that your children would enjoy reading at any time of the year, A Pirate's Night Before Christmas, by Philip Yates, displays vibrantly colored illustrations and an intriguing plot.
A highly anticipated Sterling publication that has yet to hit the shelves is A Scratch & Sniff Halloween, by Elizabeth Spurr, which provides children with many various Halloween aromas from which to choose. Stable in Bethlehem, by Joy N. Hulme, is a simplistic, yet visually mind-blowing publication that will put your child in the Christmas spirit year round. Another Sterling seasonal publication is The Twelve Days of Christmas in New York City, which is scheduled to hit stores in early October.