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Books in A Busy Book series

  • Busy Elephants

    John Schindel, Martin Harvey

    Board book (Tricycle Press, Feb. 22, 2011)
    Stunning photographs of wild African elephants are paired with rhyming, toddler-appropriate action verbs. Babies and toddlers will delight in seeing elephants of all sizes in their natural habitat as they romp, stomp, stretch, step, splash, dash, and more. This is the 14th book in the popular Busy Book series.
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  • Busy Horsies

    John Schindel, Casi Lark

    Board book (Tricycle Press, Sept. 1, 2007)
    The seventh outing for the Busy series features horses and ponies engaging in an array of toddler-appropriate activities. Photographer Casi Lark captures the beauty of equines in action in this stunning addition to the popular series. • Busy books have sold more than 100,000 copies.
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  • Busy Gorillas

    John Schindel, Andy Rouse

    Board book (Tricycle Press, Oct. 12, 2010)
    From clinging and swinging, to scratching and napping, the 13th book in Tricycle's popular Busy Book series features gorillas of all sizes taking part in a variety of actions that toddlers can do too.
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  • Busy Kitties

    John Schindel, Sean Franzen

    Board book (Knopf Books for Young Readers, Aug. 1, 2004)
    The beloved Busy Animals board book series has an irresistible new look! These busy kitties will have toddlers strolling and rolling, hissing and kissing, running and sunning. Young children will love to imitate the many actions the kitties are doing, while the vivid, full-color photographs will keep them engaged time after time. Join the fun!
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  • Busy Chickens

    John Schindel, Steven Holt

    Board book (Knopf Books for Young Readers, March 1, 2009)
    The busy chickens of the beloved Busy Animals board book series are sure to cluck their way into your child's heart this spring!Busy chickens are squawking, perching, leaping, and more! Vivid, full-color photographs will keep toddlers engages as they imitate the many actions the chickens are doing. Join the fun!
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  • Busy Penguins

    John Schindel, Jonathan Chester

    Board book (Knopf Books for Young Readers, Jan. 1, 2000)
    The beloved Busy Animals board book series has an irresistible new look!These busy penguins are dashing, splashing, jumping, bumping, and going about their busy penguin lives. Young children will love to imitate the many actions the penguins are doing, while the vivid, full-color photographs will keep them engaged time after time. Join in the fun!
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  • Busy Pandas

    John Schindel, Lisa Husar, Mike Husar

    Board book (Knopf Books for Young Readers, Oct. 1, 2008)
    The beloved Busy Animals board book series has an irresistible new look!Busy, busy pandas will have you hiding, sliding, clapping, and napping. Vivid color photographs capture these captivating animals doing things toddlers can do, too. Join the fun!
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  • Busy Piggies

    John Schindel, Steven Holt

    Board book (Tricycle Press, April 1, 2006)
    The latest book in the popular Busy board book series celebrates the many charms of our corkscrew-tailed, mud-loving friends as they engage in activities every toddler will recognize.
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  • Busy Barnyard

    John Schindel, Steven Holt

    Board book (Tricycle Press, Sept. 1, 2006)
    More animals mean more action in this fresh take on the ever-popular Busy books. BUSY BARNYARD presents a mixed bag of kids' favorite squawking, chomping, and flapping creatures.
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  • Busy Monkeys

    John Schindel, Luiz Claudio Marigo

    Board book (Tricycle Press, May 3, 2002)
    Glorious full-color photographs introduce young children to the monkeys of South America and Africa. The cast includes an amazing array of beautiful, cuddly, and downright weird-looking species. This rollicking follow-up to Busy Penguins teaches toddlers everyday action words and shows them that whatever busy monkeys do, kids can do too!Publishers Weekly said of Busy Penguins, "The expressive photographs coupled with the lively text make for an especially engaging introduction."
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  • Busy Bear Cubs

    John Schindel, Lisa Husar, Mike Husar

    Board book (Tricycle Press, Aug. 11, 2009)
    These baby bears are just right!
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  • Busy Birdies

    John Schindel, Steven Holt

    Board book (Tricycle Press, April 13, 2010)
    Busy, busy birdies.What are they doing? Birdy nibbling Birdy dribbling Birdies eyeing Birdies flying
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