Books published by publisher PC KIDS

What does Blue want to do today? Come play Blue's Clues to find out! Press 7 buttons to hear this sweet story come to life! Matching words with pictures and sounds enhances reading comprehension, and connecting with favorite characters engages young readers at story time. This sound books is special because: Hands on interaction engages young readers Connecting words with pictures builds vocabulary Multisensory reading experiences stimulate the imaginations of young readers

During a seashell hunt on Oak Island in North Carolina, the author of this charming picture book encountered Herman the hermit crab. Herman was the only one in his seaside traveling pack of hermit crabs that didn't have a shell. Or did he? His was a tiny one at the end of his tail. He had long since outgrown his former home. The rhyming text and peaceful illustrations will put readers in the middle of the beach scene. The author has emotionally described her transition from feelings of mirth to ones of sadness for poor Herman who didn't have a home. Her decision to help Herman and what happens after that will delight readers and listeners alike. You will be able to hear the gentle lapping of the waves as you enjoy reading and rereading this book with or to a young reader. And I guarantee that you will never look at a seemingly empty shell in the same way that you did before.

Cindy Hollingsworth has crafted a lively, sweet poem about her two loyal, dependable companions named Watson and Bill. They are her West Highland white terriers and have been her favorite friends for years. She has included ways that faithful canine companions can provide comfort and unconditional love and will always be there for their owners. As Cindy wrote, their "personality, love, and devotion rank at the very top." Underlying this enchanting rhyming text are gentle reminders of the ways that responsible pet owners provide for and take care of their pets. You'll see dogs you have known in the charming artwork that enhances Cindy's tale, and you just might have a good laugh or two.Westie Tails—Meet Two Little Westies has won the 2016 Maxwell Medallion in the Children’s Books category of the Dog Writers Association of America.

Norman the cat was much loved by an entire neighborhood. Norman loved to roam and didn’t live with any family for too long.For various reasons, several families had to let Norman go.One time when Norman disappeared, he was gone for five months. On his return, he was hurt, wet, and very thin. After recovering with a family, the cat disappeared again.He continued to be Norman, the cat they all knew.Other Books By Cameron Pendergraft: The Story About Tigger The Story About Tigger and Elsa

Tenino the cat lived on an Italian farm. He longed to visit exciting cities that Italy offered. He started on his great adventure. As he traveled between cities, he crossed countrysides with vineyards, sunflower fields, and pasturelands. In each city, he met a new feline friend. Tenino started in Sorrento where he ate his first ocean fish dinner. On to Assisi where he admired the basilica. Outside Venice, he rode in a water taxi. In Venice he watched people riding on gondolas. Spectacular Renaissance architecture and artworks in Florence dazzled him. The Leaning Tower of Pisa amazed him. When he became homesick for the farm, the stables in Siena--known for its horse races--comforted him. The last, long part of his journey led Tenino to Rome. There he found the cats he'd longed to discover. He knew he was home.

Read along to save the day with Spider-Man! Press buttons to hear Spidey read the whole story aloud. Simple sentences, large type, and expressive narration make it easy for beginning readers to follow along! This book is special because: It is designed to be a child’s first steps to reading Simple words and large type Listen-and-learn narration makes the learning fun Features popular villains Sandman and Doctor Octopus

Tigger had been adopted into her loving home. Her family decided she needed a dog playmate.They went back to the animal shelter to find a dog that loved playing tug-of-war with squeaky toys and playing in the sprinkler as much as Tigger did.When they introduced the new dog to Tigger, Tigger soon found out that Elsa snapped and yapped. Tigger shared her toys. She shared her food. No matter what, Elsa snapped and yapped.Though Elsa had only three legs, she kept up with Tigger. Then one day on a walk, Elsa got stuck in the mud in the pond. Tigger saved her. Elsa became Tigger’s friend.They played together, ate together, and loved one another.

Tigger was a funny-looking dog with short legs, a long chubby body, and a big head with little ears. Her kind eyes were the color of chocolate. She loved to get gentle ear rubs, play outdoors, sleep on a soft couch, and play with squeaky toys. One day everything changed for her when her family abandoned her at a no-kill animal shelter when they moved. For seven months, Tigger languished in a cage there, becoming more and more lonely and isolated. Then the author came, took her to a room, gave her ear rubs, and chose to adopt Tigger. Tigger’s new, loving family and home were everything she most desired. Gentle ear rubs. Squeaky toys. People who told her she was the prettiest dog they’d ever seen.

Amy Johnson has filled this book with scenarios that illustrate how any child can say the right thing and do the right thing to show empathy toward others. In different situations in this thought-provoking story, the author has offered ways in which caring and understanding can go a long way in being a Good Samaritan, a helper, or a hero. It’s not only an adult who can show kindness and compassion to others. A child can too.If a child isn’t comfortable getting involved, the author has encouraged enlisting the assistance of a helpful adult. Amy recognized the importance of being a good active listener as well as being a Good Samaritan to all kinds of people.After all—as the author concluded—any day may be the day that each of us needs a helping hand or a listening ear. This noteworthy book offers valuable life lessons about how to treat others and be kind.

Three rapidly growing kittens! Lilly’s mom told her she had to choose only one cat to keep. Would it be Anna or one of the three kittens? Each of her brothers had only one pet. Lilly prayed and then made her decision overnight. She’d keep Anna, the mother cat, and find good homes for the kittens. A colorful hand-painted sign in her yard yielded homes for Daisy and Cosmo. But what about Shelby the troublemaking kitten? After a hair-raising adventure involving a storm-water drain—again—Fireman Bob stepped in. You’ll want to read this fun, exciting book to find out what happened to Shelby and if Lilly found her a new home.Then you’ll want to read Anna the Storm-Water Drain Cat to find out what happened just before Daisy, Cosmo, and Shelby were born in the woods.

Stella Barton Day has always loved children and pets, especially cats and dogs. All of her life she’s owned pets. Her intriguing children’s picture book incorporated those two loves. Her husband had always encouraged her to write a book, so she finally did. The resulting charming book illustrated how one little girl could make a difference in the life of a feral cat that lived in a storm-water drain. The involvement of many adults in the neighborhood reinforced the positive values of working together for the common good, problem solving as a group, and ensuring an affirmative outcome for a worrisome situation. This uplifting story offers real-life experiences, neighborhood lessons, and family memories that children will enjoy reading over and over again.

Tammera Donovan wrote this book after having been a North Carolina-permitted fawn rehabilitator. She has told the heartfelt tale of the fawn named Marteen in two ways: one in which the family made the decision to keep the fawn and the second when the family decided to take the fawn back to where they found him. Her exquisite nature photography brings this story to life. She hopes that her book will further educate the public to save more forest babies. She has explained well why wild animals are more likely to survive if they remain in their natural habitats with their mothers. "The Doe Family Finds a Deer" is a touching book for children and adults alike. This well-crafted story offers real-life lessons about making decisions and living with the consequences of those decisions. It's gut-wrenching, thought-provoking, and educational all at once. You'll want to read this story again and again.