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How to Draw Kawaii for Kids

Emma — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Turn doodles into adorable masterpieces — one easy step at a time! With 80 cute kawaii step-by-step tutorials take a love of drawing to the next level.Learn how to draw adorable smiling tacos and bubble tea to laughing unicorns and mermaids and every chibi styled animal in between. Packed with easy-to-follow instructions, this activity book makes it simple and fun for kids to draw anything they can imagine – but cuter!For any child artist, new to doodling or a color pencil aficionado, How to Draw Kawaii for Kids builds drawing skills and creative confidence! With traceable foundational steps and sketching practice pages, this activity book keeps young artists offline and engaged from start to finish.How to Draw Kawaii for Kids offersContains 80 easy to follow guides for cute creatures, mythical monsters, and everyday objectsIncludes a guide to making your artist tool kitShares the secrets of what art techniques create super cutenessEncourages artists with built in practice pagesAt home, on-the go, or even as a classroom activity How to Draw Kawaii for Kids is a perfect gift forLittle illustrators, painters, and coloring book fansBirthdays, Easter, Christmas and any special occasionKids who want to learn to draw.

Color Me Mermaids (For Kids!)

Emma — Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Color your way through a sea full of sparkles, seashells, and mermaid magic!With mermaids exploring underwater treasure troves and swimming through beautiful coral reefs with their sea creature friends, every scene in this book is a unique blend of whimsy and creativity, waiting to be brought to life with splashes of color. These detailed illustrations will keep your child busy for hours, encourage fine motor skills, and stimulate mindfulness.Inside you’ll find:30 creative coloring pagesDesigns suitable for all skill levelsOne-sided pages so your art doesn’t bleed through to the other sideGrab your art supplies and let your creativity make waves with Color Me Mermaids (for Kids!).

Ten Little Pirates

Emma — Thu, 07 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Count along with Ten Little Pirates and watch as they disappear!Ten little pirates in the bright sunshine, along comes a whale and then there are…nine. ?Learning to count has never been more fun. This unique board book counts from ten little pirates all the way down to one with adorable illustrations. With each page, one more pirate disappears. To demonstrate this concept, this book uses tactile pirate buttons to help children count how many little pirates are left as the story progresses. Follow along with the easy rhythm and rhymes of this story and let your child touch the colorful, built-in pirate toys for a creative, hands-on approach to counting. Start young ones on a lifetime of loving reading and learning with Ten Little Pirates.The Ten Little Series:Makes learning fun for preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten kidsHas interactive push buttons to demonstrate arithmetic such as subtracting and additionIs a great way to teach little ones to read with simple rhymeMakes a great classroom addition for homeschool or daycareDon’t miss the rest of the Ten Little Series with titles such as:Ten Little Jack O LanternsTen Little BunniesTen Little ValentinesTen Little GhostsTen Little MonkeysTen Little FishAnd more!

The Classic Tale of Peter Rabbit

Emma — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Come along on an adventurous journey with the world’s most beloved bunny, Peter Rabbit, in The Classic Tale of Peter Rabbit. This beautiful sound book features illustrations by New York Times best-selling artist Charles Santore and includes audio narrated by Academy Award-winning actor Jeff Bridges.Valuable lessons can be learned from the mischievous and disobedient Peter Rabbit as he ignores his mother’s warning about Mr. McGregor and his vegetable garden. As Peter gets into trouble, he’ll have to ask for help to find a way home. This timeless children’s classic provides kids with tales about values, morals, and virtue.This Press & Play Storybook features:A beautifully designed hardcover book with press and play audioUpdated soundboard technology to hear Jeff Bridges narrate the storyIllustrations by renowned, New York Times #1 best-selling artist Charles SantoreThe Classic Tale of Peter Rabbit:Makes a great gift for baby showers, spring holidays such as Easter, or birthdaysIs perfect for family and bedtime reading, or preschool lessonsA wonderful classic to add to family collectionsCritically acclaimed illustrator Charles Santore has been celebrated with recognitions such as the prestigious Hamilton King Award, the Society of Illustrators Award of Excellence, and the Original Art 2000 Gold Medal from the Society of Illustrators. He is best known for his luminous interpretations of classic children’s stories, including The Night Before Christmas, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, Aesop’s Fables, The Little Mermaid, Snow White, The Velveteen Rabbit, The Wizard of Oz, and more!

Ten Little Chicks

Emma — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Count along with Ten Little Chicks and watch as they disappear!Ten little chicks in the bright sunshine, along comes a bunny and then there are…nine!?Learning to count has never been more fun. This unique board book counts from ten little chicks all the way down to one with adorable illustrations. With each page, one more chick disappears. To demonstrate this concept, this book uses tactile chick buttons to help children count how many little chicks are left as the story progresses. Follow along with the easy rhythm and rhymes of this story and let your child touch the colorful, built-in chick toys for a creative, hands-on approach to counting. Start young ones on a lifetime of loving reading and learning with Ten Little Chicks.

Ten Little Witches

Emma — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Count along with Ten Little Witches and watch as they disappear!Ten little witches with the pumpkin vines, along comes a skeleton and then there are…nine! Learning to count has never been more fun. This unique board book counts from ten little witches all the way down to one with adorable illustrations. With each page, one more witch disappears. To demonstrate this concept, this book uses tactile witch buttons to help children count how many little witches are left as the story progresses. Follow along with the easy rhythm and rhymes of this story and let your child touch the colorful, built-in witch toys for a creative, hands-on approach to counting. Start young ones on a lifetime of loving reading and learning with Ten Little Witches.The Magical Counting Storybook series:Makes learning fun for preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten kidsHas interactive push buttons to demonstrate arithmetic such as subtractiong and additionIs a great way to teach little ones to read with simple rhymeMakes a great classroom addition for homeschool or daycareDon’t miss the rest of the series with titles such as:Ten Little Jack O LanternsTen Little BunniesTen Little ValentinesTen Little GhostsTen Little MonkeysTen Little FishAnd more!

Dragons Can’t Eat Snow Cones

Emma — Thu, 13 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Delicious snow cones and fire-breathing dragons don’t really mix – but don’t tell that to this dragon. With whimsical illustrations and a heart-warming story on the power of not giving up, Dragons Can’t Eat Snow Cones will delight readers of all ages!Who can blame a dragon for wanting a cool and refreshing snow cone? They come in so many different flavors and colors! Sadly, as soon as the tasty treat is within reach, it melts.This dragon, however, will not give up.After trying all it can think of to indulge in the slushy confection, the dragon seeks the advice of a colorful variety of friends. However, the chilly penguin, industrious squirrels, parrot pirate, and cave-dwelling bat just can’t seem to help. Still no snow cone.Will the dragon ever taste a flavorful snow cone that doesn’t turn to slush? Kids of all ages will enjoy this tale of persistence and see tenacity in action in our scaly hero.Dragons Can’t Eat Snow Cones:Is a fun adventure for children ages 2 and up who love dragonsShows kids how to persevere and problem solveMakes a great holiday gift, easter basket filler, or birthday giftIs an engaging read aloud for families, with grandparents, or caretaker.

Ten Little Lambs

Emma — Thu, 27 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Count along with Ten Little Lambs and watch as they disappear!Ten little lambs in the warm sunshine, along comes a butterfly and then there are . . .nine! Learning to count has never been more fun. This unique board book counts from ten little lambs all the way down to one with adorable illustrations. With each page, one more lamb disappears. To demonstrate this concept, this book uses tactile lamb buttons to help children count how many little lambs are left as the story progresses. Follow along with the easy rhythm and rhymes of this story and let your child touch the colorful, built-in toys for a creative, hands-on approach to counting. Start young ones on a lifetime of loving reading and learning with Ten Little Lambs.The Magical Counting Storybook series:Makes learning fun for preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten booksHas interactive push buttons to demonstrate arithmetic such as subtracting and additionIs a great way to teach little ones to read with simple rhymeMakes a great classroom addition for homeschool or daycareDon’t miss the rest of the series with titles such as:Ten Little Jack O LanternsTen Little BunniesTen Little ValentinesTen Little GhostsTen Little MonkeysTen Little FishAnd more!

Ten Little Bear Hugs

Emma — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Count along with Ten Little Bear Hugs and watch as they disappear!Ten little bear hugs for your valentine, along comes a kitten and then there are…nine!?Learning to count has never been more fun. This unique board book counts from ten little bear hugs all the way down to one with adorable illustrations. With each page, one more bear hug disappears. To demonstrate this concept, this book uses tactile buttons to help children count how many little bear hugs are left as the story progresses. Follow along with the easy rhythm and rhymes of this story and let your child touch the colorful, built-in toys for a creative, hands-on approach to counting. Start young ones on a lifetime of loving reading and learning with Ten Little Bear Hugs.