“No thanks, not this mummy, no veggies in my tummy,” is politely repeated by a veggie-disliking lil’ mummy to his Mummy. But Mummy’s gentle, clever encouragement works in this fun picture book tackling the all-too-familiar veggie battle between little ones and grown-ups. With a subtle emphasis on table manners, this catchy, rhyming conversation has a playful refrain that is sure to get all little mummies willing to put some veggies in their tummies.

A spirited, young werewolf has checked off his bedtime routine to-do list but is still not ready for bed. Wolfie politely and consistently replies “no thank you” to bedtime requests. With calm and wise encouragement, Wolfie relaxes each paw, closes each eye, breathes on out, and falls asleep in this tender picture book with a memorable refrain. Whimsical conversation between parents and pup captures the universal struggle of bedtime resistance and will have little ones howling along as they too prepare to drift off to sleep.

Little Biggie’s hair has grown into a long, hot, wild mess. It’s even covering his eyes! Big Daddy explains that Little Biggie needs a summer haircut to which he politely replies “no thank you.” But Big Daddy’s sweet and smart suggestions lead to success and a visit to the Scissor Wizard in this hilarious picture book tackling the all-too-familiar haircut battle between little ones and grown-ups. Scary aspects of the haircut experience are chopped away in this rhyming conversation with a chant-worthy refrain that is sure to get all little Bigfoots willing to trim up their locks.

Just when it is time to settle into bed, Nate’s imagination begins to run wild, thinking about all of the things he’s never sawn [seen] before. A donut downpour, a dancing dinosaur, a sunken candy store and more help to prolong the tuck-in routine in this conversational bedtime story. Dad provides Nate with comfort and reassurance, easing his worries when he takes out his hearing aids and is alone with the bedroom light turned off. With creative illustrations and lyrical rhymes, “I’ve Never Sawn That Before!” is a fresh nighttime read-aloud. The book shows how a father’s loving and gentle encouragement can help a little one drift off into a secure, cozy slumber and is appropriate for kids both with and without hearing loss.

Join Nate in this interactive rhyming book all about hands. Nate’s hands can clap, write, paint, high-five, drive, scoop, tie, peel, wipe, pat, stir, scrub, shush, and wave. They can also sign. By combining gestures and words and linking the ASL/BSL translation to the corresponding action, “Helpful Little Hands” promotes speech and language development for children with and without hearing loss.

Harvey just wants to play his trumpet, yet he reluctantly goes with his Mom to the ‘boring’ Farmer’s Market. But in the car, he hears the jazz classic, “Cantaloupe Island” which inspires Harvey to dream up a rainbow fruit band while shopping at the market. Harnessing his imagination, Harvey shows how to find musical fun anywhere in this bebopping book. “The Snazzy Jazzies” introduces jazzy cats to musical instruments and their families (brass, woodwinds, percussion, strings, and keys) and is packed with jazzy wordplay, lyrical alliterations, and vibrant illustrations.

Let’s go on a global yoga adventure in this fact-filled, multilingual book that introduces young ones to natural wonders and their related yoga poses. Peak-a-boo from the high peaks of Mount Fuji (Japan) while standing tall in mountain pose; creek-a-boo around the winding creeks of the Nile River (Egypt) while reaching in river pose; teak-a-boo between the trees in Tom SakYai Forest Park (Thailand) while balancing in tree pose; sneak-a-boo from inside the Waitomo Glowworm Caves (New Zealand) while resting in cave pose; sleek-a-boo atop an iceberg (Argentine, Antartica) while gliding in penguin pose; streak-a-boo across the twinkling night sky in Mauna Kea, Hawaii (U.S.A) while stretching in star pose, and unique-a-boo – hello you, while smiling in happy baby pose. With rhyming clues, illuminating illustrations, and easy-to-follow yoga instructions, “Peak-a-Boo Mountain Pose” is engaging and fun.

Count along with Santa as he builds the biggest, silliest Christmas sandwich imaginable – stacked with ten holiday flavours that don’t belong together. Turkey, mashed potato, candy cane swirls, gingerbread, gravy, and cocoa?! The elves watch in growing amazement as it gets taller and wobblier with every ingredient.

Upstairs, Santa’s daughter Holly slips in her hearing aids, bringing the kitchen noises, giggles, and gasps to life. She heads downstairs just as Santa adds the final touch — PICKLES! The elves erupt in disbelief.

But pregnant and pickle-loving Holly couldn’t be more delighted. Belly-beside-belly, she and Santa share the colossal creation.

“Santa’s Sandwich” blends counting fun with the lively sounds of the North Pole. It joyfully celebrates a hard-of-hearing character and the many ways families hear, love, and share holiday traditions together.

Billie is a talented young bear who loves words, swimming, drawing, and dance.  She likes everything – from neat printing to the order of her pencil crayons and the dance steps in her routines – to be perfect.  But what happens when Billie’s world becomes unbearably imperfect?   Her word journal, goggles, swim towel, pencil crayons, coloring book, dance bag and routine, all get wrecked leaving Billie a wreck too.  In this touching and relatable story about worries and perfectionism, featuring lots of different species of bears (polar, grizzly, sun, sloth, panda, brown, and black bears), Billie works through challenges by being mindful.  She takes big bear breaths, stays in the moment and shows kindness, forgiveness, and patience to herself and others.  Billie recognizes how even though a lot went wrong, it also went right too.  A replacement journal, loaner goggles, re-sharpened pencil crayons, a repair job on the coloring book, and a new dance friend are found.  Billie learns about the power of mindfulness in this beary tender tale.