Books published by publisher Blue Apple Books

Best-selling pop artist Todd Goldman makes his Blue Apple Books debut with this zany story about a bear, a backpack filled with underwear, and a group of furryfriends who cheer him on. Readers of all ages will love Goldman's bold, comicillustrations, and the printed fabric "tighty-whities" on the book's cover will have young readers squealing with delight.Goldman's popular Bear in Underwear plush toys, t-shirts, and other merchandise is sold worldwide.

In this lighthearted opposites book, the toucan wants to let the anteater know which one of them is up and which is down. The flamingo thinks she's nice . . . and that the gorilla is grouchy. And the giraffe is peering over the fence to let the penguins know he's tall and they're short. Ethan Long's novelty books Tickle the Duck and Stop Kissing Me! are smash hits, and he brings a sly humor and creativity to his first book with Blue Apple.

Dinosaurs, comics, and outer space—together at last! This new, two-books-in-one format of Blue Apple's acclaimed Balloon Toons series is sure to please kids, parents, and educators alike.Dinosaurs in Space introduces ETDs (Extra-Terrestrial Dinos) and explains how they became galactic. Three short chapters chronicle alien encounters, the joys of zero gravity, and a carnivore vs. herbivore faceoff.Crash Landing brings six ETDs back to present-day earth and shows their bumbling efforts to repair their spaceship and avoid some awkward encounters with curious kids.

Let Us Count the Ways...Are the ways of good grandmothers endless? Perhaps! But this charming ode makes a good dent in the list, offering 101, and counting, examples of what makes a grandmother a wonderful:confidant/advisor, explorer, partner, teacher, treat-and-surprise giver, transportation facilitator, teammate, bandmate, stylist, anytime, every time cheerleader/handholder—and friend!To name just a few!Here’s both a loving tribute-gift for a special grandparent or parent, and a nifty “reminder” to give a beloved grandchild.What may be best about a good granny is you can always count on her!

An Oppenheim Toy Portfolio 2014 Platinum & Gold Best Book Award WinnerHow Do Animals Learn To Swim, Fish, Box, Or Build?In the forest, in the pond, in caves, prairies, and jungles, in all the world's outdoor "classrooms," baby animals are...learning! They are taking lessons on how to be an expert swimmer, alarm-sounder, racer-chaser, or hide-and-seeker. They don't have books, or desks, or computers. But they do have teachers!With clear, graceful prose and striking illustrations, Animal Teachers showcases the teacher-student dynamic between adult and young animals as they are taught crucial skills needed to handle daily challenges.An entertaining combination of science and storytelling, this instructive title presents skills that a dozen different young animals have to learn.Will the animals earn an "A" for their efforts? No! But a banana or a good hiding place might be even better!

This charming concept book puts the child-reader "in charge" of an assortment of unruly little monsters (stand-ins for their real-life counterparts) who are wild, noisy, hungry, scary, selfish, and grump. Sound familiar? The emphasis is on helping the monsters figure out how to change behaviors so that they can become happier, more more well-behaved kids. . . er, make that monsters. Promoting self-recognition of certain behaviors and the responses they elicit, it's an ideal book for young kids to share with a grown-up, who was probably once a little monster, too. And when a formerly grumpy-and-crabby monster turns into a good monster and asks nicely for a goodnight kiss, give one. Smoooch! And enjoy the rest of the evening!

Here's a book that helps younger kids make a connection between great food and the colors they see in their everyday lives. Red trucks and toys at playtime? How about strawberries and squirty cherry tomatoes for a snack? An orange sunset leads into sweet potatoes for dinner and a tangy mango for dessert. With gatefolds that provide a guessing-game mode, it's a fun gateway to better eating. Offering a non-didactic way to open a conversation about good nutrition with a young child - with art that looks good enough to eat! -the book also includes a note by a leading nutritionist about helping kids choose and enjoy great, fresh foods. Mm-mm, good reading and good eating!

Dinosaurs and Life in Space–c'mon, what could be a funnier combination? And what a rip-snorting rocket ride it is in this three-story collection chronicling the hilarious adventures of the dino-denizens of Planet Meatball and Plant Lettuce. For kids ready to move into read-alone books, this provides perfect fuel for developing independent reading, with a galaxy of laughs to boot!

What does “loquacious” mean? Or “bombastic”? Or “quagmire”? Best-selling, doodle-dynamo Deborah Zemke has devised a groundbreaking mnemonic approach to learning—and remembering—the meanings of words. Zemke ingeniously depicts 101 of the most-used words on standardized tests. Perfect for studying and retaining required vocabulary words, this doodle book is ideal for teachers, tutors, and parents who need a new and novel method to teach, reach, and motivate their students.