Books published by publisher APPLESEED PRESS

We're ready to answer all your questions! This fourth edition of the top-selling book for pre-teen girls has been fully updated and expanded to include everything you need to know about your changing body, texting and social media, friendship and peer pressure, leadership, and so much more!You're growing up! It's an exciting time with new freedoms, new friendships, even new clothes! But with everything that's changing--your body, your emotions, your relationships--you are bound to have. questions. Don't worry, The Girl's Body Book is here to help. Your Changing Body: What is this thing called puberty everyone keeps talking about and how will it affect your growing body? Your Changing Relationships: Your guide to the care and keeping of parents, siblings, friends, teachers, and yes, even boys. Your Changing Life: How to dress for success, be a good friend, eat right, and keep yourself safe in both the real and virtual worlds while still keeping your personal stress meter in the safe zone. There's a lot to learn about this next phase of your life. So what are you waiting for? Let The Girl's Body Book be your guide. Your whole life is waiting for you!

Cherished nursery rhymes now as a classic padded board book!Enjoy these beloved nursery rhymes now in a kid-safe, mother approved format perfect for small learners. Mother Goose’s nursery rhymes have been a perennial favorite of children (and parents) for over a century. Each nursery rhyme is accompanied by the breathtaking artwork of illustrator and RISD graduate Gina Baek. From stocking stuffers and baby showers, this edition of Mother Goose nursery rhymes is the perfect gift for any occasion.

The beloved story of the Velveteen Rabbit, the toy rabbit made real by the love of a boy, is now available in a beautiful board book format featuring original Charles Santore illustrations. Originally published in 1922, The Velveteen Rabbit is a treasured classic that has warmed many hearts for decades. The same magnificent artwork as in the hardcover classic edition has been faithfully reproduced on sturdy board stock that will withstand repeated reading and handling. Children will love this book thanks to the convenient format, uplifting story and brilliant Santore illustrations.

"A stunning new edition of a classic children's book!...It's the perfect new book for your kids to enjoy...this could even become their new all-time favorite children's book...It's time to bring your child's attention to something that's truly special." -- Devante, "Kelly's Thoughts on Things" family blog Alice’s adventures come to life in the most definitive and elaborately illustrated edition of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland on the market, featuring stunning original artwork by #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator Charles Santore! This beloved children’s classic bursts with never-before-seen full-color artwork from #1 New York Times best-selling illustrator Charles Santore. Complete with three breathtaking gatefolds, this classic edition promises to be the next must-read bedtime story, creating new traditions for the whole family. Children, parents and grandparents alike will share in this new addition to the family bookshelves!

Wonderful new version of the classic poem every family should own. Lavishly illustrated by renowned artist Charles Santore, the critically acclaimed illustrator of The Wizard of Oz, Snow White, The Little Mermaid, and others. A mini heirloom edition with a four-page gatefold. Includes embossed and foil cover.Since it was first published anonymously in 1823, the poem “The Night Before Christmas” has enchanted children with the story of St. Nicholas climbing down the chimney and filling all the stockings before springing back to his sleigh. Many families read the poem every year, and now they have an edition to treasure. The poem, faithfully reproduced here, is accompanied by Charles Santore’s lavish illustrations.

Enjoy Aesop's classic fables, now available as a small board book!Enjoy these classic fables, now available as a small board book! Charles Santore’s beautiful, best-selling illustrations capture the spirit of these classic fables and make the stories leap off the page. Updated to read clearer than ever, these fables are perfect for new readers. These classic tales of memorable and adorable creatures learning right from wrong are the perfect way to introduce children to concepts of conscience, kindness, and empathy. Sturdy pages and rounded corners make this classic children’s book the perfect gift for all ages.

Stunning original watercolors by #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator Charles Santore bring the fairytale to life in this classic edition of Snow White, perfect for adults and children alike. Stunning original watercolors by #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator Charles Santore bring the fairytale to life in this classic edition of Snow White, perfect for adults and children alike. This gorgeous edition belongs alongside the other children’s stories from the captivating Santore illustrated collection.

Beatrix Potter’s beloved character, now in a touch-and-feel lift-the-flap book for kids of all ages! Beatrix Potter’s beloved character, now as a touch-and-feel lift-the-flap board book! Sturdy, tactile pages and rounded corners make this classic children’s book the perfect gift for all ages. Charles Santore’s beautiful, best-selling illustrations capture the spirit of this classic book and make the story leap off the page, while the tactile elements on each page and the lift-the-flap activities help kids learn textures and colors, as well as refine their motor skills. Great for Easter baskets and baby showers, this book is the perfect way to share one of your favorite Beatrix Potter stories with friends and loved ones.

The beloved story of Peter Rabbit is now available in a charming and affordable gift set, featuring a soft and cuddly Peter Rabbit plush!Explore the world of Peter Rabbit with a cuddly plush of everyone’s favorite rabbit that looks just like him! Beatrix Potter’s classic tale features charming illustrations by New York Times bestselling artist Charles Santore.

With over 100 new dinosaurs species discovered since 2012, Discovering Dinosaurs will make all earlier dino books EXTINCT!The most up-to-date illustrated dinosaur encyclopedia on the market! DISCOVERING DINOSAURS features spectacular illustrations of nearly 140 species, including all of the top dinosaur discoveries through 2015—written and illustrated by two of the world’s top dinosaur experts and artists. With a stunning oversized format that showcases Bob Walters' and Tess Kissinger’s award-winning illustrations, and a textured dinosaur-skin-like book cover, kids will not want to put the book down!

You have questions? We have answers to everything you need to know for growing up you!Growing up isn’t as easy as it looks. With changing emotions, friends, expectations, and bodies, some days it can seem like life is one big roller coaster ride. The Girl’s Body Book is here to help with expert advice, common sense tips, fast facts, and answers to all questions a girl might have. Topics covered include: * From hair care to high heels, a head-to-toe guide to what’s happening with your changing body * Dealing with your friends, even when they don’t want to deal with you – and how to handle “Mean Girls," bullies, and cyberbullies * The care and keeping of parents, teachers, brothers, and sisters * Finding out what you like (from sports to art to music), and learning to like who you are * And so much more!

Lions and tigers and coloring books, oh my! The Wizard of Oz Coloring Book lets you bring Dorothy’s iconic red shoes to life as you color in the black-and-white original illustrations of award-winning illustrator Charles Santore! Bring The Wizard of Oz to life in vivid color! Create your own classic picture book with colorful illustrations by New York Times #1 bestselling artist Charles Santore. Bring these stunning, original black-and-white drawings to life as you color, draw, and paint your way down the Yellow Brick Road.