Books with author Christopher Franceschelli

Stunning photography, whimsical text, and irresistible animals set the stage for learning in a brilliant, eye-catching new format. The little frog who sticks his head out from behind a SQUARE is surrounded by shapes, a yellow TRIANGLE cheese, a bright gold STAR, a bouncy ROUND ball and more. Each shape is a distinctively, brightly colored object which a child can hear, touch and fully experience -- in an educator-proven strategy of teaching basic concepts. Ages 2-4.

An alphabet book like no other! Stunning photography, whimsical text, and irresistible animals set the stage for learning in a brilliant, eye-catching new format. A fabulous romp through the alphabet -- kids won't even know that they're learning all their letters even as they follow the adventures of a whole menagerie of animals led by the funny cockatoo to be found on every page. Each letter is a distinctively-colored, die-cut object which a child can hear, touch and fully experience -- in an educator-proven strategy of teaching basic concepts. Ages 2-4.

An early middle-grade adventure story where a young girl travels back in time to witness Canada's confederation. Desperate to get a great mark on her 150-year anniversary presentation of Ottawa, Gauri sneaks into her dad's time machine with a boy from her class and travels back to 1867. Problems quickly unfold, leaving the two fifth-graders trapped in the unforgiving elements of winter, struggling to stay alive.

From bestselling author Christopher Franceschelli comes Hello, New York! and Hello, Paris!, board books about the most visited cities in the world. Each book opens with a simple map that puts all of the city sites in context before taking readers on a journey of the landmarks in each city. Playful die-cuts peek into windows and under bridges on each spread, culminating in an iconic gatefold at the end.

Paper-over-board novelty book with a non-removeable ribbon that shows Oliver the egg on one side and Oliver the chick on the other in penultimate spread. "Oliver was an egg. There was nothing he could do about it. He could roll to one side. He could roll to the other. He could even stand on his head. But he was simply an egg and that was that. Until one day, everything changed because miracles happen."

Farmer Francis is unhappy with one of his turkeys. For some reason, it is as flat as a pancake. How can he possibly have it ready in time for Thanksgiving?Farmer Francis desperately searches for clever ways to plump up his unique little turkey. In the process, Farmer Francis unexpectedly finds himself learning the true meaning behind Thanksgiving while making a new friend.

The invaders need the mentally strong and the physically able—the rest of the human population are simply landfill. Who are these creatures and what are their intentions?Sheldon, a fifteen-year-old high school dropout, has no interest in finding out—at least not yet. Instead, he fights for his life as these ruthless aliens take over the little town of Hidden Trail.Sheldon takes refuge in an abandoned school with a beautiful girl named Cara and a couple of kids who happen to have profound ideas about the motives of the alien invasion.The group is soon picked up by some edgy teenagers who are preparing to escape to the water. However, when Cara goes missing, Sheldon deviates from the plans and discovers more about the rapidly evolving aliens and their horrifying yet curious vision. The lovestruck teen soon questions the morality of the human spirit, and wonders what it might be like to submit to the utopian idealisms of this new alien race.