Books in Classical Books series

This affectionate tribute to the all-encompassing love of a child will touch parents' and grandparents' hearts at the same time that it satisfies childrens' requests to tell them about when they were little. Bestselling author Marion Dane Bauer's lyrical text and award-winning illustrator Dan Andreasen's timeless paintings combine to create a gift of love--for parent and child alike. Available for the first time as a Classic Board Book, this sturdy keepsake book is perfect for even the youngest of readers.

Ten adorable animals take cover from a storm in this Classic Board Book edition of Nancy Tafuri’s counting book.Dark clouds started to gather. Bird flew for cover. Now there was 1 in the hill hollow. The wind started to blow. Mouse ran for cover. Now there were 2 in the hill hollow. As clouds amass overhead and rain starts to pour, ten little woodland animals hurry to find shelter. Count from one to ten as Bird, Mouse, Squirrel, and their friends run for cover in a cozy hollow. The animals are all safe for the night, but who else is hiding in the cave with them? They’ll find out in the morning—and readers can count from ten to one as the animals scurry out of the hollow and into a big, beautiful day. This Classic Board Book edition is a hands-on favorite for even the youngest of readers!

Marion Dane Bauer's bestselling My Mother Is Mine is now available as a Classic Board Book!In simple verse, baby animals praise the attributes of their mothers and one little girl does the same. A baby robin loves how her mother feeds her worms, a baby kangaroo loves how tightly his mother holds him, and a baby giraffe loves how tall her mother is. Of all the special reasons why a mother is so special, baby loves her mother because her mother belongs only to her. Perfect for sharing at Mother’s Day or any time of the year. This book resonates with the warmth and love between a mother and child.

Now available in a beautiful board book edition, the New York City Ballet presents a classic ballet tale for a modern ballet lover with George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker, a holiday favorite.The New York City Ballet is known for showcasing classic stories of the ballet with their trademark stylish and modern sensibility. For the first time, this beloved holiday story is told based on George Balanchine’s quintessential production. The storyline of this gorgeous board book mimics the choreography of the famous ballet and the illustrations are inspired by the backdrops and scenery from the actual production. The New York City Ballet’s production of the Nutcracker is considered to be “the” leading production in the world. A holiday tradition for many families, now readers who can’t travel to New York will be able to experience this celebratory story. A must-have for every aspiring ballerina’s library and a holiday keepsake for every family’s bookshelf.

When Daddy comes home late one Friday night, the whole family is fast asleep--except for the baby who's had a bad dream. Daddy takes the infant on a nighttime stroll through the house to soothe him back to sleep. After checking in on Mommy and baby's big brother, Daddy and his baby tiptoe downstairs where Daddy sings a lullaby, giving comforting reminders that Daddy will be there to protect and love baby always. Available for the first time as a board book, Daddy's Lullaby is the perfect bedtime story for daddies and their little ones.

Brainy Baby is University Studied and winner of over 75 Awards. For Ages 2 to 5 years old. Brainy Baby uses real world objects associated with each concept inside this long lasting and sturdy tabbed board book set. Children delight in exploring Shapes and Colors, ABCs, 123s and Animals with these easy to handle board books for little toddler hands. The best boardbook set for toddlers and great for preschool prep.These award winning board books from Brainy Baby board book classics teach Shapes and Colors, 123s, ABCs and introduces your child to Animals of all kinds. This teaching tool is designed to complement the Brainy Baby Classic Shapes and Colors, 123s, ABCs and Animals DVDs and Flashcards to help reinforce the learning process.

Lots of Spots is lots of fun! This cherished collection of illustrated poems from Caldecott Honoree Lois Ehlert is now available as a Classic Board Book.Lois Ehlert is at her Ogden-Nashian best in this lively collection of poems about animal camouflage and adornment. Birds and beasts from all walks of the animal kingdom are gathered here, beautifully illustrated in Lois's signature bold and bright collage style. Now available in a Classic Board Book edition, this beloved assortment of animal poems and illustrations is ideal for the youngest of readers.

Not everyone needs to get dressed. A beloved favorite is now a Classic Board Book, with new illustrations!Animals should definitely not wear clothing….because a snake would lose it, a billy goat would eat it for lunch, and it would always be wet on a walrus! This popular book by Judi Barrett and Ron Barrett shows the very youngest why animals’ natural clothing is perfect just as it is. Now with new illustrations that retain the charming quality of the originals but give this edition a fresh look, this beloved story is available as a Classic Board Book for the very first time.