SLJ and Kirkus say…
“Charming.” “Attention grabbing.” “A particular revelation.”
Pretty Close, but Not the Same
Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
Redbud Read Aloud Finalist
Illustration by Steph Stilwell from Pretty Close, but Not the Same written by Meg Fleming and published by Beach Lane Books/S&S
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Pretty Close, but Not the Same
In this funny and fascinating picture book, learn about pairs of similar animals that are often confused for each other, and what makes them different!
Tortoises and turtles, leopards and tigers, and crocodiles and gators all have similarities. But these easily confusable creatures are NOT the same!
Did you know that a dolphin has a bottlenose, while a porpoise has a snout? Or that a manatee’s tail is shaped like a paddle, and a dugong’s like a whale? Or that monkeys have tails, but apes do not?
With humorous text and hilarious illustrations, this book invites curious readers to discover what makes these animals special!
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The irresistible companion to I Was Born a Baby—a hilarious read-aloud with catchy rhymes and bold, silly art about animals and the places they call home!
The irresistible companion to I Was Born a Baby—a hilarious read-aloud with catchy rhymes and bold, silly art about animals and the places they call home!
Come along on an eye-popping journey through the forest with a group of young explorers ready to discover everything nature has to offer in this lyrical, awe-inspiring picture book.
The wind waves its hand.
The trees take a bow.
Everything’s big.
And everything’s small…
From giant redwoods to tiny saplings, steep canyons to shallow creeks, and soaring eagles to crawling critters, there are endless wonders to discover along a trail through the forest. This sweeping story of a day spent in nature will inspire young readers to soak in all the marvels, big and small, that surround them.
Publishers Weekly STARRED REVIEW
Booklist STARRED REVIEW
JLG Gold Star Selection
Don’t miss this irresistible read-aloud in the vein of Chicka Chicka Boom Boom—with catchy rhymes and bold, silly art about baby animals and the names they share!
I was born a baby and grew into a kid…
Soon all the other baby animals can’t help but share what they are called and what they grew up into! Readers will learn about owlettes, pufflings, and more. But when the chick, calf, cub, and pup realize they share their names with several other species, they can’t believe it. “No way! No how! That can't be true!” becomes a catchy, energetic refrain readers will love chanting.
KIDS Indie Next Pick
TLA 2x2 Reading List
A Canadian Children’s Book Center Best Book of ‘22
California Golden Poppy Finalist
Redbud Read-Aloud Book Award Finalist
Readerlink Picture Book of the Month
What do you wonder when you wander outside? This lyrical picture book reveals the creativity and curiosity that comes from exploring the outdoors.
From mysterious footprints on a forest path to mystifying reflections of water on sand, nature has a way of making us curious. Wondering Around is a deliciously woven celebration of how wondering about one small thing in nature can lead to infinite discovery.
New York Times Featured Favorite
#1 in TODAY’s Best Back-to-School Books for Calming Jitters
Sounds Like School Spirit
Words by Meg Fleming Pictures by Lucy Ruth Cummins
The ultimate back-to-school ode, this interactive, cheer-filled picture book joyfully celebrates the community we build at school.
They have spirit, yes they do! Follow kids from circle time to the lunch line in this lively, rhyming picture book that perfectly matches the high energy of a new classroom. With a call and response like “We say ALPHA, you say BET,” built into the text, kids will love reading and cheering along.
From Dial Books and Penguin Random House
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Illustrations by Lucy Ruth Cummins from Sounds Like School Spirit
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Meg is an award winning children’s book author who enjoys using rhythm, rhyme and wordplay to capture important moments in the life of a child. Be it big, like the first day of school, or small, like seeing a snail on the sidewalk… it matters.
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