Books published by publisher Cartwheel Books, 2009

In this Level 1 Scholastic Reader, Alfie learns that the best way to get a delicious cookie is to say please!Alfie loves his mommy's cookies, and he wants one more than anything! But grabbing for one, fishing for one, and dressing up as a cookie inspector don't seem to work. His mommy says there is a better way. What is it? Beginning readers will learn proper manners with Alfie as his mommy teaches him to say the magic words.

A fresh new beginner's guide to American Sign Language--with a poster of the sign language alphabet!Featuring cool computer-generated illustrations and a simple kid-friendly design, this reference book for the youngest readers makes learning sign language fun and easy! Learn 100 basic signs for everyday use in helpful categories, such as Food, Colors, Animals, In the Classroom, and more! Also included are instructions on how to fingerspell the entire alphabet and numbers.For quick reference, this book also comes with a bonus full-size poster of the ASL alphabet--perfect for home or the classroom!

The precious follow-up to MAMA WILL YOU HOLD MY HAND? and MAMA, HOW LONG WILL YOU LOVE ME?From bestselling author/illustrator Anna Pignataro comes the third title in her bestselling series, MAMA, WILL I BE YOURS FOREVER?, a sweet and loving portrayal of what "forever" means. The world is a very big place filled with everyday wonders that can both fascinate and confuse young readers. But Anna's text and sweeping illustrations are reassuring and engaging, showcasing the love of a parent for their child as well as introducing children to the many wonders of nature and life.

I LOVE YOU THROUGH AND THROUGH, GOOD NIGHT, I LOVE YOU, and now TEN TINY TOES!Caroline Jayne Church brings her adorable toddler art and lovely rhymes to this joyful twist on the tried-and-true classic, HEAD, SHOULDERS, KNEES, AND TOES. From ears that wiggle to bellies that giggle, TEN TINY TOES is sure to inspire little ones as they learn to celebrate their "mouth, ears, eyes, nose, and a love that grows and grows."

There was an old lady who swallowed a cake. I don't know why she swallowed a cake. It was a mistake!The Old Lady has swallowed a cake, and a candle, and a sign, and some balloons, and a hat, and some gifts. Can you guess why?Filled with hilarious illustrations and fun rhyming text, this is perfect for young readers looking for a wacky birthday celebration!

Fans of I Love You, Stinky Face, will love this Christmas story! Stinky Face loves Christmastime...but he still has plenty of questions. What if a big, wintry wind blows his Christmas tree away? What if one of the reindeer gets his antlers stuck in the branches that hang over the roof? Luckily, his imaginative Mama knows how to reassure him that Christmas will be magical!Now for the first time in 8x8I Love You, Stinky Face has sold over 1 million copies and still counting!

New from the bestselling illustrator of I Love You Through and Through!Caroline Jayne Church and her loveable, huggable toddlers are back! A bestselling author and illustrator, Church's books have been enormously successful across all channels, but none of them have done better than her padded board books: I Love You Through and Through and How Do I Love You? Now Church brings us Good Night, I Love You--the quintessential get your children ready for bedtime book. With the charming illustrations that we have come to know and love and wonderful rhyming text, this book will no doubt be a success through and through.

The extraordinary true story of Ruby Bridges, the first African-American child to integrate a New Orleans school--now with simple text for young readers!In 1960, six-year-old Ruby Bridges walked through an angry crowd and into a school where she changed history.This is the true story of an extraordinary little girl who helped shape our country when she became the first African-American to attend an all-white school in New Orleans. With simple text and historical photographs, this easy reader explores an amazing moment in history and the courage of a young girl who stayed strong in the face of racism.

Wipe-Clean Workbook -- Pre-K Alphabet is designed to provide plenty of practice for children first learning about the letters in the alphabet, with a focus on both upper- and lowercase letters.There are tracing, writing, and drawing activities to help children with their pen control and motor skills, while looking at the letters and sounding them out encourages very early reading skills and stimulates children's development of language.A wipe-clean pen is provided with the book, and the glossy card pages are easy to wipe clean so that children can practice until they have truly mastered a topic. Scholastic Early Learners: Interactive books for hands-on learning. Perfect for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, kindergarteners, and first graders, too!