Books published by publisher B.E.S.

Sam's Sundaes is far and away the best place on Jelly Bean Street to get your favorite ice cream flavor! One day, five animals dash through the door, hoping little Sam Sundae will whip up the ice cream treat of their dreams. Stinky blue cheese for mouse, fish finger ice cream for cat, squirmy wormy ice cream for chicken, muddy ice cream for hippo, and daisy/grass/dandelion ice cream for cow all seem like excellent choices for each ice cream dreamer. That is, until Gorilla walks in and asks for the most surprising choice of all! This delightfully wacky book will have kids howling with laughter and asking for more, more, more of this deliciously funny story.

With over 1.75 million copies sold worldwide, this book is a must-have for all movie lovers, from casual movie-goers to film connoisseurs. This brand-new edition of 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die covers more than a century of movie history. Selected and authored by a team of international film critics, every profile is packed with details, plot summaries and production notes, and little-known facts relating to the film's history. Each entry offers a fresh look at some the greatest films of all time.Learn the complete history of filmmaking, from silent-era sensations such as D. W. Griffith's controversial The Birth of a Nation to recent Oscar winners like A Star Is Born, BlacKkKlansman, and Roma. Discover little-known facts about Hollywood's most memorable musicals, greatest dramas, noteworthy documentaries, screwball comedies, classic westerns, action and adventure films, and more. Movie lovers of all stripes will thoroughly enjoy this must-have compilation.

Nature is absolutely amazing! It's full of secret wonders and incredible things.In this book, you can discover the answers to questions like: What is thunder? How do plants eat? What's a fossil? How do crickets chirp? Why do some animals sleep all winter? You will find lots of fascinating information and see many beautiful full-color illustrations on the climate, the Earth, the sea, plants, and animals. Get ready to discover Nature's Wonders!

Children will gain a whole new understanding of the world we live in with this fun, first-look at geography. This engaing picture book is like a mini virtual globe for kids! Starting in their bedrooms, children will travel outside for a look around the streets of their neighborhood. Then, they'll zoom out for a bird's eye view of their town, city, suburb, and countryside. They'll move out even further for a view of the states, the country, and the different continents. The next stop is space, for an exciting look at our solar sysem and universe! From there, they'll trace their way home again. A fun mini quiz in the back lets kids show off what they've learned about where they live.

This best-selling title offers an ingenious approach to teaching little ones to tie their shoes. Inside, irresistible rhyming text guides children through the process step-by-step. "Red lace, yellow lace, Here's how you begin: Make an X but leave a space, To poke the red lace in." Sunny full-color illustrations demonstrate the steps and, the most fun…children can follow along on a model shoe with real laces! A gentle and engaging lesson that also challenges toddlers' hand-eye coordination.

Crafting for kids is back in a big way, but don't take our word for it. Just check the arms, fingers, and even feet of kids around the nation. They're all wearing super funky accessories made of multicolored rubber bands! Woven by hand, or with a small inexpensive loom, rubber band crafts are the latest craze, inspiring both boys and girls to put down their digital devices and start looming unique items to wear, share, and sell.Loom Band It offers 60 unique rubber band projects, from bracelets and charms to cell phone sleeves and sandals. The authors also give readers an introduction to the world of loomineering (as they refers to the popular craft), basic techniques for using the loom, and instructions for a variety of patterns like fishtail, hexafish, ladder, and double braid. Kids and grownups who are new to looming, and those who would like to expand their projects, will find tons of inspiration and instruction in this book.

Stickers and books are always a big hit with kids--so here's your chance to score on both counts! First Sticker Art offers kids: 20 sticker creatures to create Scores of colorful, reusable stickers Simple projects for tiny hands Lions and tigers and bears … plus a hippo, giant panda, giraffe, flamingo, ostrich, camel, kangaroo, and more! Includes over 200 colorful reusable stickers.

Every child has secrets, and many secrets are fun to keep, for instance, a surprise birthday gift for Mom, or a secret handshake with a young friend. But sometimes, children have secrets that make them feel bad, and these secrets are best shared with their parents, or with some trusted older person. A child who is bullied might be inclined to keep it secret, but it's always best to tell parents about it. Or children who are touched intimately and improperly by an older person will soon feel better if they reveal the secret to parents. This book helps kids distinguish between good and bad secrets. Even very young children have concerns and anxieties, and Let's Talk About It! books are written and illustrated especially for them. Parents are advised to read these books aloud while their preschooler listens and looks at illustrations of the boys and girls in each story. Many children in early grades will be able to read the stories for themselves. Let's Talk About It! books encourage children to explore their feelings, and then to speak openly about things that trouble them.

This friendly book talks to teens in their own language, with emphasis on the subject that is first and foremost in the minds of adolescent boys and girls: Sex. Separate chapters titled Boy Stuff and Girl Stuff describe body changes that occur during puberty, with frank and open discussions about male and female genitals, how they feel, and how they function. Chapters that follow discuss typical teen problems, as well as those entirely new feelings that come with sexual development, and offer tips on making it through those sometimes exciting, sometimes crazy teen years. Learn how to deal with crushes, controlling parents, pimples, kissing, dating, hormones, menstruation, sexual activity, condoms, contraception, pregnancy, STDs, sexual impulses, and more. New to this edition is information on social networks, protecting yourself online, maintaining a positive body image, mental health, sexual orientation, gender identity, and more. Includes line drawings on most pages.

Stickers and books are always a big hit with kids--so here's your chance to score on both counts! First Sticker Art offers kids: 20 sticker creatures to create Scores of colorful, reusable stickers Simple projects for tiny hands Kids can create a penguin, octopus, crab, turtle, seahorse, seal, jellyfish, whale, and more with over 190 reusable stickers

This adorable padded cloth book for baby comes with a miniature soft, pajama-clad Teddy bear that can be taken out from the bed blanket on the book's front cover. The seven bright illustrations on the book's pages show charming scenes that every toddler will recognize at play, at mealtime, at bath time, and more. Each illustration comes with a little pocket where Teddy can be inserted as part of the new picture. The tiny Teddy is attached to the book's spine with a ribbon, so he can't get lost. There is a cloth carrying handle on the book's spine and a Velcro tab to keep the book closed. The book and Teddy come packaged in a clear plastic carrying case. (Ages Infant-3)

Paper plane lovers of all ages are in for a treat! This kit contains folding and flying instructions for 24 fantastic paper airplanes, from the simple dart to the high-precision shark to exciting varieties that deliver on acrobatics and speed! For the best paper planes, the secret is in the fold, and this book features easy-to-follow diagrams that show exactly how it's done. Thick, durable pages are already printed with 24 full-color planes, ready to make and fly. Readers simply follow the folding instructions, use the elastic bands and clips for support and weight, and ready their creations for take-off! The best part? A bonus launcher that can power planes to over 15 mph! Everything is housed in a convenient case for modeling on the go. (Ages 7+)