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"There's a lot to be learned from playing. It can teach children to understand new concepts, share, and get along with others. Learning about playtime in other parts of the world can open young people up to a whole new perspective on the global community and life around the world. This . . . volume gives readers a look at playtime in other countries-from the toys they play with to the names they call the different games they play"--Provided by publisher.

Showcases one hundred things little ones can do on their own. Feed goats! Dig moats! Do chores! Roast s'mores!.

"It's time for Zip to come in after a long day of playing. But Zip doesn't want to give up his fun yet and has a few tricks up his sleeve to stay outside!"--Publisher.

Just when you thought it was safe...Big Shark and Little Shark return in this funny new Step 1 Reader, pursued by...Baby Shark! Big Shark and Little Shark may be opposites, but they agree on one thing--neither wants to play with Baby Shark. Baby Shark is too small and slow to be any fun...right? What happens when Mommy Shark, Daddy Shark, Grandpa Shark, and Grandma Shark find out that Baby Shark is being snubbed? Dun dun dun dun dun dun! All's well that ends well in this easily decodable and oh-so-familiar story of big kids and little kids resolving their conflicts. The book conveys a great social-emotional lesson about apologizing and inclusion in a funny way! Look for these other funny stories: Big Shark, Little Shark and Big Shark, Little Shark Go to School. Step 1 Readers feature big type and easy words for children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story.

Sophie the giraffe and her friends play peekaboo.

"'About this Book' In our always-on, productivity-addicted lifestyles, we tend to think of the pursuit of fun as being indulgent, even immature and childish. When we do find the time to relax or care for ourselves, we tend to turn to activities that are not actually restorative: binging Netflix, scrolling through Twitter, or indulging our FOMO on Instagram. Through years of research, journalist Catherine Price has learned the truth: far from being frivolous or a distraction, fun is actually the secret to achieving our goals. If you reorient your life around what you personally find fun-true fun-you will be happier and healthier. You will be more productive, less resentful, and less stressed. You will have more energy, for yourself and for other people. You will find community and a sense of purpose. You will feel alive again"--.

Pip and Posy disagree about whether to build a snowrabbit or snowmouse.

Jane Yolen poetically reminds young readers that a simple box can be a child's most imaginative plaything as artist Chris Sheban illustrates its myriad and magical uses.

"There are many opinions about whether kids have too much to do. Important questions include: Do kids have too much homework? Are kids too involved in sports? Do kids need more free time? By looking at each question from two sides, readers can see how opinions can influence people's thinking"--Back cover.

"Rhyming couplets celebrate the varied aspects of snow from a preschooler's perspective. Mixed-media collage art shows small children engaging in a range of winter activities, including skating, throwing snowballs, and making snow angels. A final page shares age-appropriate information about snow" -- Provided by publisher.