Books with author Emily Bolam

Stella's ready for some fun and games--and Buffy her puppy's the perfect playmate. "Throw...and catch! Throw...and catch." Then, it's time for some doggie tricks. But Buffy will only SIT DOWN and SIT UP: she won't try anything new. But look: here's Stella's friend Sam. Maybe he can help with a stunt or two... Sprightly rhyming text and cartoon-like pictures capture all the antics.

Little hands will be busier than ever as they interact with these adorable lift-the-flap Peekabooks. Beautifully illustrated stories told in sweet, snappy rhyme will keep them engaged. Each right-hand page features a fold-out flap that expands on the story even more. In Big Trucks at Work, a friendly crane, digger, forklift and dump truck are on the go. Little ones can lift the flaps to see how these super-strong construction vehicles get their work done.

A bright and busy home is brought to life when young readers open this book, tie back the ribbon, and get to know the lively pets who live here. Children will feel right at home helping the animals scamper around their abode—the cat's on the roof, the parrot's in the cupboard, and everyone is leaping and chasing one another, until the final wheel brings night and bedtime.

All books in Barron's Chunky Safari series stand right up on their feet and do double duty as story books and toys. When closed, they're shaped like wild animals, and have amusing faces and button eyes that roll and wiggle. When kids open the extra-thick board pages of these books they find an entertaining little animal story in easy to understand words, with full-color illustrations on every page. Preschool kids will love these books. When they've finished this story, they can close the covers and use the rhino to create stories of their own.