Butterfly/Frog
WJ Fantasy

This 2 sided book lets your child watch tadpoles change to frogs and then flip the book over to see caterpillars change to butterflies.

Pre-K and up

“Catch Me”
WJ Fantasy

Get ready for sky-high jumping when a little green frog plays "catch me" with some snap-happy friends.

Pre-K and up

The Tallest Tree
WJ Fantasy

The world's tallest tree comes to life in a delightfully illustrated story that will enchant and teach children about life in the forest.

Pre-K and up

The complete Free Spirit Best Behavior™ Series
Elizabeth Verdick (author), Marieka Heinlen (illustrator)

Simple words and delightful full-color illustrations guide children to choose peaceful, positive behaviors. These durable board books are for children ages baby through preschool. Kids, parents, and teachers love these award-winning books. All include helpful tips for parents and caregivers.

Each board book is 24 pages, color illustrated, and 7" x 7".

Early Childhood

Hands Are Not for Hitting
Elizabeth Verdick (author), Marieka Heinlen (illustrator)

In this gentle, encouraging book, simple words and warm, inviting full-color illustrations teach children that violence is never okay and that they can learn to manage their anger. Made to be read aloud, the book comes in a boardcover edition — great for little hands — and a 40-page softcover edition with a special section for adults, including ideas for things to talk about and activities to do together. Recommended for day-care, preschool, kindergarten, and early elementary school classrooms, as well as the home.

“Gentle ways to effectively handle aggressive behavior”—Connecticut Post

“A gentle, pleasant, necessary, effective, and positive reminder to children about the many good things hands can do — and the many ways to handle strong feelings without hitting.” —Portsmouth Herald

Early Childhood

Feet Are Not for Kicking
Elizabeth Verdick (author), Marieka Heinlen (illustrator)

“Look at those feet! Aren't they sweet!” Yes - when they're walking, standing, leaping, and landing. And when they're kicking balls or leaves. But not when they're kicking people. In simple words and colorful pictures, this book helps little ones learn to use their feet for fun, not hurting others. A companion to Free Spirit's award-winning Hands Are Not for Hitting, Teeth Are Not for Biting, and Words Are Not for Hurting board books. Feet Are Not for Kicking also includes tips for parents and caregivers.

Early Childhood

Teeth Are Not for Biting
Elizabeth Verdick (author), Marieka Heinlen (illustrator)

Sooner or later almost all young children will bite someone—a friend, parent, or sibling. This book helps prevent biting and teaches positive alternatives.

Early Childhood

Germs Are Not for Sharing
Elizabeth Verdick (author), Marieka Heinlen (illustrator)

Achoo! Cough! F-L-U-S-H! What to do? In childcare, in preschool, at home, and everywhere, toddlers need to learn that germs are not for sharing. Rather than focus on what germs are, this book teaches the basics of not spreading them: Cover up a sneeze or cough. Hug or blow kisses when you’re sick. And most of all, wash your hands! Child-friendly words and full-color illustrations help little ones stay clean and healthy. Includes tips and ideas for parents and caregivers.

Early Childhood

Tails Are Not for Pulling
Elizabeth Verdick (author), Marieka Heinlen (illustrator)

If pets could talk, what would they say? Maybe “Fur is for petting, backs are for scratching, noses are for nuzzling . . . and tails are not for pulling!” Toddlers and pets belong together—as long as toddlers don’t chase, grab, squeeze, yank, and tease. In simple words and delightful illustrations, this book teaches the basics of kindness to animals: careful handling, awareness, safety, and respect. It also includes helpful tips for parents and caregivers.

Early Childhood

Words Are Not for Hurting
Elizabeth Verdick (author), Marieka Heinlen (illustrator)

Some words are loud, and some are soft. Some are kind, but some are not. Even very young children can learn the difference. They can be responsible for what they say, and they can choose words that are helpful, not hurtful. This book shows them how. Simple words and charming pictures teach little ones big ideas. The companion to the award winning Hands Are Not for Hitting and Teeth Are Not for Biting board books, Words Are Not for Hurting also includes tips for parents and caregivers.

Early Childhood

Pacifiers Are Not Forever
Elizabeth Verdick (author), Marieka Heinlen (illustrator)

This book smooths the way and makes giving up the pacifier a positive experience for all. Instead of saying that pacifiers are "bad," the focus is on minimizing stress and drama, dealing with feelings of frustrations, and finding fun things to do without a pacifier. Little ones relate to the simpe words and warm, true-to-life illustrations. Tips from specialists give Mom and Dad the reassurance they need.

Early Childhood

Diapers Are Not Forever
Elizabeth Verdick (author), Marieka Heinlen (illustrator)

Learning to use the potty takes patience and practice, and this charming, straight-forward book helps pave the way. Young children learn how to use the potty and why it's time to do so, while gaining the courage and confidence to face this important milestone in their lives. When little ones learn to “do what the big kids do” (go, wipe, flush, wash their hands), they won't need a diaper anymore—they'll have underwear under there! Includes tips for parents and caregivers from a children's health specialist.

Early Childhood

Bee My Best: Character Counts
Catherine A. Harris (author), Steven Mach (illustrator)

Be Truthful, Let's Be Kind, Let's Share and Be Helpful. The four character traits of honesty, kindness, sharing and responsibility are demonstrated through the whimsical rhymes and illustrations in the four board books included in this set. So much fun! 6 1/4" x 6 1/4" x 3 1/2" Slipcase 6" x 6" Books

Age: 2+

Bee My Best: Healthy Habits
Catherine A. Harris (author), Steven Mach (illustrator)

Mmmmmmm...Nutritious is Delicious! Zoooooom...Get Up and Move! Scrub-a-dub-dub...All Clean! Shhhhh...Take a Break This four board book set comes alive with humorous verse that introduces charming animal friends, such as Pepito the peacock, Louis the lizard, Peg the pig and Buzz the bee, who remind young ones to practice healthy habits every day - to eat well, exercise, keep clean and get plenty of rest. Four 6" x 6", 10-page board books in carrying case 6 1/4" x 6 1/4" x 3 1/2"

Age: 2+

Bee My Best: Manner Please!
Catherine A. Harris (author), Steven Mach (illustrator)

Four 10-page board books packaged in a slipcase with a cord handle for take-along fun on the run. Delightfully-illustrated rhymes teach young children about courtesy and using the expressions, "Please," "Thank you," "I'm Sorry," and "Excuse Me." 6 1/4" x 6 1/4" x 3 1/2" Slipcase. 6" x 6" Books

Age: 2+

Wordless Counting Book (Board Book)
Cindy Kosowsky

With its rainbow-like colors, simple pictures of various kinds of fruit, sturdy coated pages that progress horizontally with each turn, The Wordless Counting Book provides a handy introduction to the concept of numbers.

Age: baby through pre-school

Do-it-Yourself Board Books for Little Authors
Blank Slate™ Board Books

Blank Slate™ Board Books is a do-it-yourself kit to make your own board books. Instantly publish children's board books at home, in school, at work, or anywhere you have a computer and printer.

Using just about any of today's most popular software, you can combine your own text, digital photos, clip art and drawings to write your own book and publish it at school, home, or work.

The kit includes blank board books, label sheets, and label templates (not software). You provide the idea.

If you know how to import images into a word processing document such as Microsoft Word or presentation documentation such as PowerPoint, you can do this.

Design your own book using one of our templates for some of today's most popular software or use a standard label template, in another software of your choice. Add some clip art, photographs or drawings from a digital camera or scanner, and text to the label templates then print your labels and affix them to the pages of each board book and you've got your own personalized book!

Each kit includes blank books 4 3/4 inches by 6 inches with a front and back cover and 5 two-page spreads (12 pages all together including cover and back) and a CD with label templates for Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Picture It, Broderbund Print Shop, and Avery DesignPro.

You must have your own software and knowledge how to use it.

All Ages