Books with author Michele Boyd

Adorable PLAY-DOH illustrations teach youngsters the vocabulary that is most familiar in their world in PLAY-DOH: My First Words. With over 50 vocabulary words for early readers featured in categories like animals, clothing, and transportation, kids will delight in seeing everyday items represented in the vivid colors and funky texture that can only be PLAY-DOH — all the while developing important language skills. Let learning and creativity take shape with PLAY-DOH: My First Words.

Monkey has a lovely collection of shapes hanging on display for all to see. Mama Bird wonders if he could use some of them to make a birdhouse for her family, while squirrel would like a colorful kite. Raccoon comes along to ask for a wagon, and bumblebee wants a pretty flower. Monkey is happy to oblige them all, handily assembling circles, squares, rectangles, and stars to fulfill his friends' requests. They are all so grateful that they give Monkey the best shape of all: a great big heart! Simple, engaging text and playful PLAY-DOH illustrations are sure to make this a beginning concepts classic.

Your friend Groovy Ghost invites you to an evening of crafty creations. Kids help him bring the Halloween party scene to life with the turn of every page and step-by-step guides to molding their own spooky PLAY-DOH sculpts. By the end of this book, kids will know how to sculpt jack-o'-lanterns, ghosts, witches, spiders, candies, and other ghastly goodies. Learning takes shape with this wonderful kit that combines reading, written and visual directions, and a fun tactile project. Complete with a book of instructions, 4 (1 oz.) cans of PLAY-DOH, a plastic roller, and a plastic knife, the PLAY-DOH: Halloween Craft Fun is the spooky sculpting adventure that invites readers to be bold and mold!

Mama Duckling has a colorful nest of eggs all ready to hatch, but the night before the big event, the littlest one goes rolling off on its own. In the morning, the eggs crack open and the ducklings waddle after their mom in a search of their wandering sibling. They look high and low, with Mama Duck asking all the creatures they encounter if they have seen the pink polka dotted egg. At long last they come upon the Easter Bunny. He knows exactly where the long-lost (and by now hatched) duckling is hidden! Adding to the fun of this feel-good tale are flaps that lift to uncover surprises — and a glimpse of the runaway duckling hidden in the artwork on every spread. This adorable book is the perfect pick for Easter . . . or any time of year!

Busy bunnies get kids counting in this lively romp from one to ten. First there’s one bunny sitting all alone, then there are two bunnies chatting on the phone--and before you know it, there’s a whole bunch of bunnies doing everything from putting on a magic show to throwing a pool party! By the time the day is done, ten tired bunnies are tucked into bed. But funny bunnies aren’t the only things young readers can count on in this bright and fun-filled book--a closer look at every page reveals lots more opportunities to reinforce the featured number.

Clayton and Evan have a full day ahead. There are fields to till, crops to be planted, and corn to be harvested. Luckily they have all the equipment they need, and it is right there in their imaginations! Through teamwork and patience the boys are able to have a full day on the farm without ever leaving home. Ride along with author Michele Bonk for Clayton and Evan's Adventures in Farming.