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Books published by publisher Blue Dog Press

  • Alphabet Mystery

    Audrey Wood, Bruce Wood

    Hardcover (Blue Sky Press, Sept. 1, 2003)
    Engaging alphabet books are perennial bestsellers with unlimited demand. As in their previous collaboration, the Woods bring lower-case letters to life in a fun adventure. Little x has left, upset he's hardly used, and the other letters set out to find him. They find x playing the castle xylophone for the mysterious Master, capital M, who threatens to turn them into alphabet soup! Some quick thinking by Little x saves the day, and soon they are all on their way home--just in time to make Mom's birthday surprise: a cake with Little x all over. He's the only one who stands for kisses!
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  • How Do Dinosaurs Get Well Soon?

    Jane Yolen, Mark Teague

    Hardcover (Blue Sky Press, Jan. 1, 2003)
    The bestselling, award-winning team of Yolen and Teague are back with another playful dinosaur tale--this time about a sick dinosaur child who catches the flu and must go to the doctor.What if a dinosaur catches the flu?Does he whimper and whine between each "At-choo"?Does he drop dirty tissues all over the floor?Does he fling his medicine out of the door? Just like kids, little dinosaurs hate being sick. And going to the doctor can be pretty scary. How DO dinosaurs get well soon? They drink lots of juice, and they get lots of rest; they're good at the doctor's, 'cause doctors know best. As in their previous book, Yolen and Teague capture children's fears about being sick and put them to rest with playful read-aloud verse and wonderfully amusing pictures.
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  • Ready, Freddy! #3: Homework Hassles

    Abby Klein, John Mckinley

    Mass Market Paperback (Blue Sky Press, Nov. 1, 2004)
    Watch out, Junie B., there's a new kid on the block! It's Freddy Thresher, a 1st grader who knows it's a jungle out there. Here's the third in a new series by an elementary teacher who's seen it all.Freddy Thresher has a problem: a really, really, big problem. His teacher wants the class to do reports on nocturnal animals, and everybody but Freddy has a really cool animal to study. How will Freddy find one? When his best friend, Robbie, says the two boys should have a sleepover and sneak outside at night, Freddy makes a huge mistake and ends up getting his late-night wish in a very unexpected way!
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  • Color At Home: A Young House Love Coloring Book

    Sherry & John Petersik, Joan Borawski, Paige Tate & Co.

    Paperback (Blue Star Press, Oct. 4, 2016)
    A fresh and fun adult coloring book full of interior design eye candy! Dive into beautiful rooms and home decor inspiration with New York Times best-selling authors Sherry & John Petersik of the popular home blog Young House Love.Illustrated by Joan Borawski, this book features intricate design details like built-in bookcases, patterned pillows, and ornate rugs that you can bring to life with your own color schemes. Each page is printed on white premium paper and offers countless opportunities to experiment with different looks without having to repaint a room or buy new furniture.Test drive different styles and color combinations before committing to them at home!
  • Big Construction Coloring Book: Including Excavators, Cranes, Dump Trucks, Cement Trucks, Steam Rollers, and Bonus Activity Pages

    Blue Wave Press

    Paperback (Blue Wave Press, Feb. 12, 2020)
    Big Construction Coloring and Activity BookFun! Fun! Fun!Excavators, Cranes, Cement Trucks, Steam Rollers, Dump Trucks, and MoreConstruction color book for kids is sure to please your little building enthusiast! Anyone who is fascinated by construction trucks and machinery will be thrilled with this fun-packed Construction Coloring Book with bonus activity pages! This coloring book for kids will provide hours of fun for boys and girls.This Construction Coloring Book Features:Large 8 ½ x 11 inch pagesSingle-sided pages for no bleed through, easy-to-remove pagesBig variety of construction vehiclesHigh-resolution printingUnique designs, no repeatsPrinted on bright white, 60 lb stockDurable coverHigh-quality bookMade in USAMakes a great construction-themed gift for kids!
  • Monster Truck Coloring Book: Big Coloring Book for Boys and Girls

    Blue Wave Press

    Paperback (Blue Wave Press, May 4, 2020)
    Big Monster Truck Coloring Book for KidsFun! Fun! Fun!30 Pages of Monster Trucks to Color Monster truck color book for kids is sure to please your little truck enthusiast! Anyone who is fascinated by monster trucks will be thrilled with this fun-packed Monster Truck Coloring Book for kids of all ages! This coloring book for kids will provide hours of fun for boys and girls.This Monster Truck Coloring Book Features:Large 8 ½ x 11 inch pagesSingle-sided pages for no bleed through, easy-to-remove pagesBig variety of trucksHigh-resolution printingUnique designs, no repeatsPrinted on bright white, 60 lb stockDurable coverHigh-quality bookMade in USA
  • Ten Little Fish

    Audrey Wood, Bruce Wood

    Hardcover (Blue Sky Press, July 1, 2004)
    Bestselling author Audrey Wood and artist son Bruce create an undersea counting book that's full of the same vivid imagery and fun story elements that have made their alphabet books so successful!It's an undersea countdown in the newest book by bestselling author Audrey Wood and her dynamic, digital-artist son, Bruce. Follow ten little fish as they swim along a beautiful ocean reef, one by one departing from the school for different reasons, eventually leaving one fellow all alone. What will he do? Along comes another, and that makes two! Soon he becomes a father and she becomes a mother--with ten little children of their own. The rhyming text helps readers go from one to ten and back again, and each illustration pops with all the color and depth of an underwater playground.
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  • A Bad Case Of Stripes

    David Shannon

    Hardcover (Blue Sky Press, March 1, 1998)
    "What we have here is a bad case of stripes. One of the worst I've ever seen!"Camilla Cream loves lima beans, but she never eats them. Why? Because the other kids in her school don't like them. And Camilla Cream is very, very worried about what other people think of her. In fact, she's so worried that she's about to break out in...a bad case of stripes!
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  • Jumbo Dinosaur Coloring Book: Big Dinosaur Coloring Book with 101 Unique Illustrations Including T-Rex, Velociraptor, Triceratops, Stegosaurus, and More

    Blue Wave Press

    Paperback (Blue Wave Press, Dec. 24, 2019)
    Big Dinosaur Coloring Book | New for 2020 | More Than 100 DesignsTyrannosaurus Rex, Stegosaurus, Triceratops, Velociraptor, Spinosaurus, Brachiosaurus, and many more!Dinosaur coloring book for boys, girls, kids, adults and anyone who loves dinosaurs. Featuring full page drawings of all of the most popular types of dinosaur in realistic settings. This high-quality dinosaur coloring book features:101 unique dinosaur illustrationsEach page is 8 ½ x 11 inchesEach page is professionally composedFull page, detailed designs, no repeatsSingle-sided pages lessen the chance of bleed through and make removal and display easyHigh-resolution printingPrinted on bright white, 60 lb stockMade in USAGet your copy today!
  • Her Stories: African American Folktales, Fairy Tales, and True Tales

    Virginia Hamilton

    Hardcover (Blue Sky Press, Nov. 1, 1995)
    A collection of twenty-five African-American folktales focuses on strong female characters and includes "Little Girl and Bruh Rabby," "Catskinella," and "Annie Christmas." By the author of The People Could Fly.
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  • My First Color by Number: A Color by Numbers Book for Ages 4-8

    Blue Wave Press

    Paperback (Blue Wave Press, Aug. 4, 2019)
    A fun-filled First Color by Numbers Book that is perfect for Toddlers, Preschoolers, and kids ages 4-8. A great way to learn numbers and colors. Contains more than 50 cute illustrations to color.Large 8 1/2 by 11 inch pages. Printed single-side for easy tear-out on bright white 60 lb paper stock. Durable cover. Printed in USA.
  • Bad Meetings Happen to Good People: How to Run Meetings That Are Effective, Focused, and Produce Results

    Leigh Espy, Kirsten Johnson, Jessica Huntley

    eBook (Blue Room Press, Sept. 22, 2017)
    Everyone complains about terrible meetings—they’re a waste of time, and people dread them. If you consistently lead bad meetings, you lose trust and credibility. People notice.But meetings are necessary, and even worthwhile. A well-run meeting can be one of the most efficient ways to move a project forward or solve a problem.Imagine yourself consistently...•successfully engaging with teams•effectively communicating and building consensus•showcasing your leadership skills•running meetings that produce valuable resultsThis book is your step-by-step instruction manual. Filled with expert guidance, time-tested checklists, real-life examples, and advice for how to handle problems that derail even the most well-planned meetings. BY USING THIS BOOK, YOU’LL LEARN… •What to do before, during, and after meetings•How to handle common meeting challenges with grace•How to adapt your approach to different types of meetings•How to use proven tools to meet your goalsBY FOLLOWING THIS BLUEPRINT, YOU’LL BE ABLE TO… •Conduct focused, productive, and effective meetings•Demonstrate your strong leadership skills to co-workers and executives •Build the confidence and trust that will move your career forward