Books with author Andrews McMeel Publishing LLC

The Dalai Lama's uplifting philosophy of love and charity are featured in this inspiring calendar that offers hope and guidance on each daily page.Compassion, kindness, generosity of spirit—these are the lessons His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama has learned over eighty years of study and reflection. They are the messages he has imparted, sincerely and simply, in his writings and conversations as he traveled the world, becoming a beloved icon of peace and social responsibility for millions.

Creepy crawlies turn into playful friends with this colorfully illustrated board book designed to inspire the little scientists in children everywhere. Say hooray for Bugs, an early reader picture book perfectly suited to introduce insects to little readers! Packed with bright, cheerful illustrations, this cute collection of not-so-creepy crawlies is sure to show kids that common insects are anything but scary. From dancing butterflies to munching caterpillars, these little characters will worm their way into the hearts of preschoolers and parents alike.

Ready your brain with language, math, and logic skills to help you solve the assortment of puzzles and games in the Go Fun! Big Book of Brain Games.With nearly 230 brain puzzles, you'll sharpen every brain tool in your toolbox!Math skills: Sudoku, Spot the Sum, and FigureworkLanguage skills: Crosswords and Gridwork puzzlesVisual skills: Picture Square and Order the PicturesCreative Skills: Joking Apart and Alphabet SoupHours of fun are waiting for you with dozens of different puzzles and games to boost your brain.

Sharpen your pencils and your eyeballs as you get ready for more than 100 brain-boosting word searches!Word games have never been more entertaining than in the Go Fun! Big Book of Word Search 2. Sharpen your reading skills and vocabularly while hunting down hundreds of familiar and maybe not-so-familiar words that are geared toward kids' interests. Check out a few of the kid-friendly themes: Yummy in Your Tummy: ice cream, canned foods, snack time, and juicesFurry and Feathered Friends: dogs, birds, cats, and horsesOn the Move: soccer, dancing, and martial artsOut and About: in the garden, at the zoo, and at the farmThere's something for everyone in this ultimate collection.

Use clues and your own knowledge to solve nearly 200 word puzzles in the Go Fun! Big Book of Crosswords.Do you know what jeans are made out of? How about another word for crazy? Each word puzzle gives you clues to figure out answers to questions like these and more. Here are some of the brainteasers you'll get to try:Crosswords help you think of synonyms and antonyms Picture word puzzles give you visual cluesCode cracker puzzles let you use your number sense to help you solve word problemsEnhance your language and problem-solving skills in this ultimate book of word puzzles!

Get ready for one adventure after another as you wind your way through the Go Fun! Big Book of Mazes.You will be transported to both familiar and unfamiliar places from deep down in the ocean to way up in outer space. But keep a sharp eye out for obstacles and use your creative-thinking skills to keep from getting lost as you: hike your way through jungles, forests, and mountains avoiding hunters, snakes, and angry goatshelp a kitten find its mother and an alien find his flying saucermake your way across the surface of scaly dragons, furry friends, and ancient statues in one continuous motion in the ultimate seek and find questHave an amazing maze adventure while learning to strategize and problem-solve past obstacles as you make your way through nearly 130 tangled mazes. It’s the perfect boredom buster for when Scrabble and other puzzle games just won’t do.

Dinosaurs introduces toddlers to prehistoric creatures in a bold, graphically illustrated book for early readers. Parents and their little archaeologists can read about dinosaurs in action, from a Brachiosaurus munching on leaves to a Stegosaurus swinging his spiky tail. Five of the most recognizable dinosaurs are featured, including Velociraptor, Triceratops, and Tyrannosaurus Rex. No scary creatures roam these pages, though---each and every one is certified preschooler-friendly. Designed especially with a pint-sized crowd in mind, Dinosaurs is packed with adventures of prehistoric proportions.