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Books published by publisher Perseus Distribution

  • Jungle: A soft book and mirror for baby!

    Kenny E. Rettore

    Rag Book (Perseus Distribution, Sept. 15, 2016)
    Little ones will like what they see in these bold books that help them learn about the big world--and themselves. A 3-D cover features the softest velour for babies to feel, and a mirror lets them see their own smiling faces! Inside Jungle, babies will find crinkly pages to touch and hear and lots of engaging illustrations to see. They can go on safari deep in the jungle and see a monkey, zebra, lion, and more. Since newborns respond best to high contrast colors, each book features cute furry animals in black, white, and red. These color combinations will captivate your baby while encouraging visual development and physical activity--like wiggling, kicking, clapping, and waving.
  • Spanish Thesaurus for Children: Libro de Sinonimos y Antonimos

    Harriet Wittels, Joan Greisman

    Paperback (Perseus Distribution, Aug. 1, 2012)
    Both easy and advanced synonyms and antonyms are presented in a format that both Spanish-speaking children and English-speaking students of Spanish will find useful. Approximately 2,300 words with their synonyms and antonyms presented in Spanish More than 400 charming illustrations that help clarify meaning Contents organized with attention to practical classroom needs Entry words printed in second color Here's a pleasant way for younger language students to improve their Spanish vocabulary and discover the richness of the Spanish language
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  • Drawing as Easy as ABC: Step-by-Step Pictures to Create and Color

    John Bigwood

    Paperback (Perseus Distribution, Feb. 1, 2019)
    Kids will use the alphabet to learn how to draw. Children tend to learn how to draw letters first, which gives them great confidence. However, drawing animals can be more challenging. This book uses the already mastered skill of letter drawing as the building blocks for creating a range of animals in six simple steps. Using capital letters and some lowercase letters to start, this book shows children how to draw quirky animals, including sassy llamas, cute chameleons, cuddly koalas, fabulous flamingoes, gorgeous gorillas, and more. Start with a letter and follow the step-by-step instructions. Simple color-coded instructions and dotted paper make it easy for kids to get the hang of it, while lots of space to practice gives them the chance to perfect their new skills. With over 35 creatures to draw, kids will be making wildlife masterpieces by the dozen.
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  • Color Quest: Color By Numbers: Extreme Puzzle Challenges for Clever Kids

    Amanda Learmonth, Lauren Farnsworth

    Paperback (Perseus Distribution, April 1, 2018)
    Kids: you'll love this color-by-numbers book that is unlike anything you've ever seen before.Grab your colored pens or pencils and start coloring the numbered shapes... and in no time at all, you'll uncover intricate artwork on the page. Color Quest: Color by Numbers takes kids on a magical journey to find hidden gems! Each page features a color coded puzzle and four clues to help you guess what's hidden there. It's all just waiting to be liberated by you as you color each one, breathe new life into these pages, and uncover stunning works of art in your color quest!
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  • Children's Visual Dictionary: French-English

    Oxford University Press

    Paperback (Perseus Distribution, July 1, 2014)
    This fully illustrated bilingual dictionary make learning a second language fun. Defines over 1000 words in ten different categories that cover people, food, animals, entertainment, and more. Each word is presented in French and English, and includes a full-color picture, lively scene, or labeled diagram that makes its definition clear. A fun and easy way for young language students to expand their vocabulary and broaden knowledge.
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  • STEM Adventures: Extreme Engineering

    Paul Virr, Margaret Käufer

    Paperback (Perseus Distribution, Oct. 1, 2018)
    Get children excited about the amazing world of Engineering! This puzzle and activity book includes: High quality contemporary illustrations and graphics Easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions for the activities and experimentsBite-sized text explaining facts, discoveries, and much moreKids will enjoy completing a Roman arch by drawing lines to the missing bricks, planning a design for a green skyscraper using energy-saving features, finishing drawings of tied-arch bridges, and more engineering feats. It's a wonderful way to inspire future engineers!
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  • Super Squishies, Slime, and Putty: Over 35 Safe, Borax-Free Recipes

    Tessa Sillars-Powell

    Paperback (Perseus Distribution, Aug. 1, 2018)
    Get ready... you're about to discover the cutest squishies, slimes, and putties on the planet! In the pages of this book, you'll find 36 amazing projects that your kids will love making. Who needs a plain old fashioned craft project when you can create a narwal, panda, poop emoji, skull, cactus, or cake? Find a plethora of squee-gee worthy crafts to make, including: Instructions for making your own squishies: the hottest trend for kids under 12The latest breaking trends for slime making and playing with it in cool waysNext-level slime recipes and putty recipes, including a slime unicorn frappe, slime eggs on toast, fidget spinner putty, and farting putty (a kid crowd-pleaser)Popular projects kids love, including fluffy slime, clear slime, magnetic slime, spider web slime, and glow in the dark slimeCarefully designed projects are safe for children to make with adult supervisionIngredients that are all easy to find, and moreThis is the perfect craft book for big kids who love getting their hands dirty--in a good way! It's guaranteed fun for kids and parents.
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  • I Am a Little Bear: Mini

    Francois Crozat

    Hardcover (Perseus Distribution, March 22, 1990)
    What if animals could talk? These charming books each depict a day in the life of a young animal-as told by the animal itself! The simple stories will delight small children and the art is simply outstanding. Author-artist Francois Crozat was 1994 winner of the coveted Critici in Erba prize at the international Bologna Children's Book Fair for his illustrations in I Am a Little Panda.
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  • Animal Babies

    Carlton Publishing Group

    Paperback (Perseus Distribution, March 1, 2017)
    Kids these days are so busy running from school to extracurricular activities that they can easily get over scheduled and overwhelmed. That's what's so great about Cool & Calm Coloring for Kids, a series inspired by kindergarten teachers' use of art therapy for "quiet time." In Animal Babies, over 50 charming illustrations give children the chance to color lots of adorable animals, including bunnies, kittens, puppies, baby owls, and more. Like every book in the series, Animal Babies includes:Gorgeous illustrations with colored backgrounds that guide children through each designNumerous illustrations for children to choose from that will help them relax, focus, and create something beautifulThick paper to keep their best efforts from bleeding through and ruining the other sideDetachable pages that let them pull out their favorites and hang them up for all to seeIt's perfect for a quiet after school activity, in the car, or anytime kids need to unwind.
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  • Stomp! Little Dinosaur

    Jo Lodge

    Hardcover (Perseus Distribution, Aug. 1, 2013)
    Smaller children (and some adults, too!) will laugh out loud as they interact with this highly imaginative pull-the-tabs book. This tiny T-Rex has a big appetite, but catching his lunch is not so easy. He may be young but he is learning the ways of the world. Much like the children reading this adorable book, he wobbles when he walks, his tummy rumbles when he's hungry, and he just may need a little help to get things done. Guaranteed to delight little ones!
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  • My Mommy is Magic

    Dawn Richards, Jane Massey

    Hardcover (Perseus Distribution, March 1, 2015)
    With a warm smile and magic wand at the ready, the mother in this book is masterfully weaving tales that come to life, making the pain of cuts and bruises disappear, cooking meals that "do magic" in one's tummy, and making absolutely everything--even bathtime!--fun. Clever rhyming text and adorably detailed illustrations make My Mommy is Magic a true celebration of Mommies and the magic that they do every day. (Ages 2-5)
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  • Doing the Animal Bop: With Music CD

    Jan Ormerod, Lindsey Gardiner

    Paperback (Perseus Distribution, Oct. 1, 2005)
    Here comes a festival of brightly hued animals, and they all love to dance and sing! Better yet, a music CD is enclosed with this book, so kids can dance and sing along with the animals. The big ostrich dances with feathers that bounce . . . the silly snake slithers with a hiss and a wriggle . . . the monkeys bop with a jump and a jiggle . . . and even the elephant dances with big stomping feet. This funny picture book with its music compact disc is for kids who love to dance—and if there are any boys and girls out there who don't like to dance, this book will change their minds. They can jump and jiggle, jive and wriggle. Doing the Animal Bop is certain to make them laugh and giggle. Big, extra bright illustrations on every page come with a humorous, rhyming text, and the enclosed CD provides the music!
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