Books with author Alan M. Barker

Over 150 words arranged under simple topics such as shapes, toys, bathtime and bedtime, are combined with bold and lively illustrations to make this an invaluable early learning resource. Whether it's used as a straightforward picture recognition book, a first word book, or as a concept book, Little Rabbit's First Word Book is perfect to help children develop verbal fluency. Helpful notes on how to use the book, and fun ideas for simple learning games make this a wonderful book for parents and children to share.

'Chug! Chug! White Rabbit drives the tractor across the field. What a lot of noise it makes!' 'Baa! Baa! Brown Rabbit is taking the sheep to a field where there is a lot of juicy fresh grass to eat.' Alan Baker's lovable and popular Little Rabbits' are back in an adorable first farmyard book that introduces young children to key topics such as animal names, homes, noises, and families. The text, alive with animal noises and so much fun to read aloud, is packed with themes and ideas to explore. There's a playful, satisfying storyline, an irresistible cast of farmyard animals, and reference panels on every page that contain a wealth of extra detail to discuss and enjoy. With suggestions for simple activities and a helpful note for parents, this is a great book to share with young children and a terrific early learning resource.

Riveting historical fiction from a debut novelist about the friendship that grows between two young indentured servants, one of them Irish, as they struggle to survive their harsh master in nineteenth century New England. It is 1839, Nine-year-old Ethan does not want to work for Mr. Lyman, the wealthy shopkeeper in their small Massachusetts' town. But Ethan has no choice--it is the only way to pay off his family's debt to the man. Ethan tries to befriend the Lymans' other indentured servant, but Daniel, as everyone says, is a difficult boy. Sixteen years old, Irish, and moody, Daniel brushes off Ethan as if he were a pesky gnat. Ethan resolves to ignore the brusque older boy, but is then shocked to see how cruelly Mr. Lyman's blows, and the two boys have only each other. Will Ethan be able to save his friend? And will others finally have the courage to do what is right for this not-so-difficult boy?

One inquisitive hop, and splash! goes White Rabbit into a bucket of yellowpaint. Soon the little rabbit is jumping from bucket to bucket and learning all about colors and how they mix. Quivering with excitement, Brown Rabbit nudges open a square gift box and finds five balloons which take on all sorts of shapes. Gray Rabbit and Black-and-White Rabbit have their own adventures as they discover numbers and the alphabet. Toddlers will have fun and learn with these concept books, warmly illustrated with meticulous detail by Alan Baker.

Help Little Rabbit search the garden for his favorite snack, carrots! Lift the flaps to reveal familiar garden animals and learn the sounds they make, together with some of the foods they eat. First let's try the doghouse... "woof, woof!" barks dog as he chews on a bone. Maybe behind the shed door?..."squeak, squeak!" It's mouse eating an apple. Each page reveals a new surprise and a new animal until Little Rabbit peeks into the vegetable patch..."Crunch! Crunch!"...there's Brown Rabbit, and it's time for a carrot lunch!