Books published by publisher Walker Childrens Paperbacks

A joyful ode to kente celebrates the beauty and tradition of this West African fabric that is now so popular in America. Rhythmic verse shows the special meaning of colors and patterns while glorious paintings show kente as it is used and worn in Ghana, from babies' blankets to dancers' capes. An author's note further explains kente's rich symbolism. Readers young and old will delight in discovering the connections between African culture and the colorful cloth we love to wear.

Even after taking Driver's Ed and passing that dreaded road test, there are so many things new drivers need to learn about the practical aspects of driving that will only come from experience.Handing over the keys is a traumatic rite of passage for parents, and they will sleep better knowing that The Driving Book is in their teens' glove compartments. Covering virtually every scenario a new driver may face, from changing a tire to negotiating privileges with parents to handling a car in bad weather, Karen Gravelle helps teen drivers navigate through tricky new territory-on the road and at home.

While Tom Farmer snoozes the animals are whooping it up in the farmhouse! Cows in the kitchen, moo, moo, moo. Ducks on the dresser, quack, quack, quack. Pigs in the pantry, oink, oink, oink...When Tom Farmer wakes up from his nap in the haystack he finds pandemonium in the farmhouse! Out of the farmhouse, shoo, shoo, shoo, he send the animals back to the yard. But it isn't long before Tom Farmer's fast asleep again - and the cows, the ducks, the pigs, the hens and the sheep come creeping back into the farmhouse to have some more fun! Adapted from the traditional nonsense song, this rambustious picture book is perfect for reading - or singing - aloud!

This is the seventh classic title in the internationally famous "Where's Wally?" series, featuring a side-splittingly hilarious fold-out game - with press-out counters and tongue-twister forfeit cards - and a press-out circus to put on your very own show. Plus, even more astounding scenes where the search for Wally and his friends continues. It's an uproar! Have you found Wally yet? "The Where's Wally?" books are a worldwide phenomenon, selling more than 47 million copies worldwide in over 30 countries and 25 languages, including Egyptian, Korean and Hebrew. Wally has reached celebrity status; such is his popularity that he has appeared in the primetime American TV shows Frasier, "The Simpsons and Friends", as well as on the 1000th anniversary cover of "Rolling Stone" magazine as a cultural icon of the last 40 years.

It's time for another I.Q. adventure. I.Q.'s class is going to have a busy day. Not only do the students have to do all of their regular work, but they have to prepare the classroom for Parents' Night! Luckily, Mrs. Furber is also teaching the students everything about telling time. Using all kinds of timekeepers: analog and digital; wall clocks, wristwatches, and stopwatches―they learn the difference between the minute hand and the hour hand, how to count by fives, and the number of hours in a day. I.Q. really wants to make a special surprise for the parents. But will he have time to finish his surprise before Parents' Night begins? I.Q.'s determination will motivate young readers to tackle this essential skill with excitement and joy.

This title offers a beautifully illustrated look at the concept of time - throughout time! What is time? When did we first use it? Does it always work? How do animals tell time? This title presents a fun and fascinating look at time from the first calendars and clocks to the GPS watches and precise time-keeping methods of today. When we started measuring it, dividing it up, what early ideas of time were and what it means to us right now - all the answers are here in this original and unique look at time throughout history. This is a companion volume to "The Museum Book" by Jan Mark. It includes stunning illustrations from a talented new artist that bring the subject to life.

A merry-go-round duck isn't made to fly - but anything is possible with a little hope in this enchanting picture book. From the merry-go-round, Duck watches the real ducks and wishes she could fly. Then one day she meets Duckling - he's lost and he can't fly either! Can Duck help her new friend find his wings? This title explores themes of friendship, hope and perseverance. This is a simultaneous publication with "Gator", Randy Cecil's paperback about Duck's friend and fellow merry-go-round animal.