Browse all books

Books published by publisher Blue Sky Press

  • Make Way for Dumb Bunnies

    Dav Pilkey

    Hardcover (The Blue Sky Press, Sept. 1, 2007)
    A major relaunch of Dav Pilkey's Dumb Bunnies! Value-priced paper-over-board hardcovers with foil for just $10.99!Meet the Dumb Bunnies. They eat lunch in a carwash. They go bowling in a library. And they ice-skate on the bottom of a lake. Everything the Dumb Bunnies do is REALLY dumb--but lots of fun.One stormy morning, the Dumb Bunnies decide it's perfect beach weather, so they pack up their car, jump on their bikes, and head for the sand. Waste a few brain cells and spend a silly, action-packed day with the Dumb Bunnies!
    K
  • Living Sunlight: How Plants Bring The Earth To Life

    Molly Bang, Penny Chisholm

    Hardcover (The Blue Sky Press, Feb. 1, 2009)
    Living Sunlight shows children, teachers, and parents the remarkable magic of what makes us human.This informative yet dramatic book will mesmerize readers and help further a child's understanding of the energy we share with all living things in nature. We are all dancing sunlight. The book is co-authored by award-winning M.I.T. professor Penny Chisholm, a leading expert on ocean science. A perfect addition to any library!
    L
  • How Do Dinosaurs Love Their Cats?

    Jane Yolen, Mark Teague

    Board book (The Blue Sky Press, Jan. 1, 2010)
    Cat lovers are everywhere! Now, with the same humor and warmth of their previous bestselling dinosaur books, Jane Yolen and Mark Teague show us how young dinosaurs know how to care for their kitties. From playing with cat toys to cleaning the litter box, children will love the silliness of "bad" pet-owner behavior as they learn what's involved in keeping your cat happy and loved. Also an introduction for children who may be getting a pet soon, cat lovers big and small are sure to embrace this book as a purrr-enial favorite!
    I
  • The Apple Pie Tree

    Zoe Hall, Shari Halpern

    Hardcover (Blue Sky Press, Sept. 1, 1996)
    Two young sisters follow the progress of their apple tree through the seasons, from a bare tree in the winter, through the pink blossoms of the spring, to the apple picking in the autumn.
    K
  • How Do Dinosaurs Say Happy Birthday?

    Jane Yolen

    Hardcover (Blue Sky Press (AZ), Aug. 16, 2011)
    Surprise! Our bestselling little dinosaurs are back for a BIG birthday celebration!Everyone has a birthday, and from riotous birthday parties to the excitement of being one year older, having a birthday is the highlight of a young child's year. All little dinosaurs love to get presents, and this new board book will be an immediate favorite. From birthday hats to Ceratosaurus-sized cakes, America's young readers will laugh out loud as the celebration moves from "bad" birthday behavior to just the right amount of silliness and sharing. Bestselling duo Jane Yolen and Mark Teague have created the perfect introduction to birthday parties, with the same beloved humor and warmth of all their previous bestselling "How Do Dinosaurs" books. Here's a wonderful way to say "Happy Birthday!" to any dinosaur...young or old!
    J
  • Mouse Mess

    Linnea Asplind Riley

    Hardcover (Blue Sky Press, Oct. 1, 1997)
    There's a mouse in the house, and when he wakes up, he's going to be hungry for a snack. From cookies and crackers to olives, cheese, and sticky jam, MOUSE joyfully munches his way through the kitchen and makes a big MESS!
    L
  • David Goes to School

    David Shannon

    eBook (The Blue Sky Press, July 26, 2016)
    David's teacher has her hands full. From running in the halls to chewing gum in class, David's high-energy antics fill each schoolday with trouble-and are sure to bring a smile to even the best- bahaved reader.
    G
  • When Sophie Thinks She Can't...: . . . Really, Really Smart

    Molly Bang

    Hardcover (The Blue Sky Press, Jan. 2, 2018)
    Three-time Caldecott Honor illustrator Molly Bang helps children solve problems by showing a different -- and highly effective -- approach: "I can't do it" becomes "I can't do it... yet."When Sophie can't solve a math puzzle, she feels upset and inadequate. "I CAN'T DO IT!" she shouts, expressing the frustration all of us feel when we try and fail. Will she ever be "smart" like her sister? Maybe she isn't smart at all.Luckily Sophie's teacher steps in. What does it mean to be smart? Using current, popular "mindset" techniques, Sophie's class is taught that we get smarter when we exercise our brains, such as when we work harder at solving a puzzle. Struggling to solve a problem doesn't mean "I can't do it!" Sophie and her classmates just can't do it... yet! Readers will cheer when Sophie finally prevails, and at the end of the day, she's confident and optimistic. At home, Sophie uses her new technique to help her dad solve a carpentry puzzle.In this third book about Sophie, Molly Bang again helps children deal with a challenging everyday issue, providing an opening to ask: What do you do when you think, "I can't!"?
    K
  • Torn Thread

    Anne Isaacs

    Paperback (Blue Sky Press, Oct. 1, 2002)
    A searing Holocaust novel based on a true story.Twelve-year-old Eva and her sister have been forced to leave their home in Poland and are imprisoned in a Nazi labor camp. There they must spin thread on treacherous machinery to make clothing and blankets for the German Army. As Eva struggles amid ever worsening dangers to save her life and that of her sick sister, readers witness how two teenagers strive to create home and family amidst inhumanity and chaos. Written in exquisite prose, this story of heartbreak and hope that is rich in detail and symbolism will deeply move readers of all ages.
    W
  • After the Darkness

    Kendra Merritt

    eBook (Blue Fyre Press, May 24, 2020)
    Magic destroyed the world...but her power might be the key to protecting what's left.It has been ten months since the Darkness lifted and the eclipse that toppled civilization ended. The mighty Vemiir Empire that once stretched from coast to coast, now lies in ruins. Aurelia’s family is all she has left. They surround her with love, they fight to protect her, but they do not understand her. No one does. No one but another magi would. And as far as she knows, she might be the last of those.Magic was the downfall of the Empire, but magic is all Aurelia has to offer in this new world. A magic that her family fears and misunderstands. All she can do is hide it, bury it, and forget it and everything she went through to earn it. But the world is dangerous now, as well as full of possibilities. And Aurelia can’t help the feeling that magic not only has a place in it—it could be the key to learning how to survive, to grow, and to thrive in a world that’s been made completely new.
  • A Very Merry Christmas Activity Book: Mazes, Dot to Dot Puzzles, Word Search, Color by Number, Coloring Pages, and More

    Blue Wave Press

    Paperback (Blue Wave Press, Nov. 22, 2018)
    Christmas 2019 | Christmas Activity Book for KidsFun! Fun! Fun!Big Christmas activity book and Christmas coloring book for kids. Celebrate the holiday with this fun-filled activity book including mazes, connect the dot puzzles, color by number, word search, coloring pages, grid drawing, find the difference puzzles, and more. Big activity book for kids will provide hours of fun and learning. Educational and fun holiday-themed activities including Santa Claus, snowmen, angels, reindeer, holiday decorations, and Christmas trees. Makes a great Christmas gift or stocking stuffer!Printed on high-quality, pure white paperPrinted single side for ease of removalLarge 8 1/2 by 11 inch pagesChristmas activity book for kids ages 4-10
  • When Sophie Gets Angry--Really, Really Angry...

    Bang

    eBook (The Blue Sky Press, April 26, 2016)
    "Oh is Sophie ever angry now!"Everybody gets angry sometimes. For children, anger can be very upsetting. Parents, teachers, and children can talk about it. People do lots of different things when they get angry. In this Caldecott-honor book, kids will see what Sophie does when she gets angry. What do you do?