Best Selling Books by Bill Cotter

Larry the lovable monster from the USA Today bestseller Don''t Push the Button! is back, and this time, he''s going to the farm! From the brilliant mind of author and illustrator, Bill Cotter, comes a farm-tastic interactive book for children. Everyone knows farms are full of cool animals, but you have to stay on this side of the...hey, wait! The sign says don''t open the gate! Now you''ve done it. Whatever you do, do NOT push the button and make animal noises! "There''s still monstrous fun to be had in Don''t Push The Button"—Parenthood.com, Don''t Push the Button! "Kids have fun pushing the button, shaking the book, and scratching Larry''s tummy. This is a winner for reading aloud to a group"—Atlanta Parent, Don''t Push the Button!

The popular, playful, smart, and interactive picture book now in a bilingual edition! Larry the lovable monster has only one rule: don''t press the button. Although, it does look kinda nice... uh oh! Now in a bilingual English-Spanish edition for the first time! Don''t Push the Button / ¡No Aprietes el Botón! provides the silliest and most chaotic interactive read-aloud experience around! Parents appreciate the way it engages curious little ones, helps kids learn the concept of cause and effect, and gives families screen-free fun. Young kids love the hilarious, subversive thrill of getting to do something they''ve been told NOT to do!

Larry, the playful monster from the USA Today bestseller Don''t Push the Button! is back, and this time, he''s full of love! From the brilliant mind of author and illustrator Bill Cotter comes an irresistible interactive book for children. Larry the monster has spotted a heart-shaped button. You probably shouldn''t push it... Well, okay, go ahead and push it once. Oh, no! Larry''s turned pink! Push it again. Now Larry''s covered in HEARTS! Next push...and the room is filled with heart-shaped balloons, Tap them and make them pop! Whew! Everything''s almost back to normal. But what happens if you push that button again, just one last time?

When the United States entered the 1960s, the nation was swept up in the Space Race as the United States and the Soviet Union competed for supremacy in rocket and satellite technologies. Cities across the country hoped to attract new aerospace companies, but the city leaders of Seattle launched the most ambitious campaign of all. They invited the whole world to visit for the 1962 Seattle World''s Fair, and more than nine million people took them up on the offer. A colorful collection of exhibits turned 74 acres of rundown buildings into a futuristic wonderland where dozens of countries and companies predicted life in the future. The entire city was transformed with the addition of the soaring Space Needle and the futuristic monorail. When the fair ended, the site became a complex of parks and museums that remains a vibrant part of Seattle city life today.

Go on a festive and fun-filled adventure with Larry in the hilarious Christmas novelty edition of the USA Today bestselling series, Don''t Push the Button! ''Tis the season for gift-giving and kids will adore this new addition to the creative and interactive series that has touched the lives of over half-a-million readers. Don''t Shake the Present! is the perfect stocking stuffer, holiday gift for kids, and present for 1 year old girls and boys celebrating their first Christmas ever! Kids and parents alike will return to this wacky holiday book time and again. Larry the lovable monster has received a present, and he''s desperate to know what''s inside. He needs your help to figure it out. But whatever you do... DON''T SHAKE THE PRESENT! Hi, I''m Larry. This is my present. I REALLY want to open it, but I''m not allowed.

A new book from the creator of Don''t Push the Button! You better not draw in it! Larry has a new sketchbook—a magic one, where you "draw" using your finger to trace shapes. Tracing each shape makes something new happen on the next page! But you never know what''s going to happen... This touch-and-trace interactive story is a fun way to send Larry on a wild adventure, all in the silly, exuberant style that''s Bill Cotter''s trademark.

Now in a board book edition, this vibrant and deceptively simple picture book from star author-illustrator Bill Cotter follows the stages of a long-distance flight from take-off to safe landing, with quietly breathtaking moments along the way. The airplane says good-bye to the ground. The airplane says hello to the sky. Now in board book for the first time, this simple story captures the familiar yet remarkable marvel of modern airplanes. Each vivid spread portrays a plane''s journey from take-off to landing. As the airplane travels over miniature houses and through a starry night, wondrous details—such as the tiny plane''s outline hiding among a flock of flying birds, and the plane''s shadow gliding over clouds, will engage and delight future pilots, lovers of things that go, and any child about to embark on their first airplane trip.

"In 1984, the city of New Orleans hosted the last world''s fair held in the United States. Conceived as part of an ambitious effort to revitalize a dilapidated section of the city and establishe New Orleans as a year-round tourist destination, it took more than 12 years of political intrigue and design changes before the gates finally opened. Stretching 84 acres along the Mississippi River, the fair entertained more than seven million guests with a colorful collection of pavilions, rides, and restaurants during its six-month run. While most world''s fairs lose money, the 1984 New Orleans World''s Fair had the dubious distinction of going bankrupt and almost closing early. However, the $350-million investment did succeed in bringing new life to the area, which is now home to the city''s convention center and a bustling arts district" -- back cover.

The perfect Easter basket stuffer! Go on a festive and fun-filled adventure with Larry the monster in this interactive Easter edition of the USA Today bestselling series, Don''t Push the Button! Larry is SO excited for Easter! Aren''t you? I don''t think the Easter Bunny is watching; but... Whatever you do...DON''T PUSH THE BUTTON! When it comes to Easter basket gifts for babies and toddlers, this adorable, interactive book is a MUST!

The 1964-1965 New York World''s Fair showcases the beauty of this international spectacular through rare color photographs, published here for the first time. Advertised as the "Billion-Dollar Fair," the 1964-1965 New York World''s Fair transformed a sleepy park in the borough of Queens into a fantasy world enjoyed by more than 51 million visitors from around the world. While many countries and states exhibited at the fair, the most memorable pavilions were built by the giants of American industry. Their exhibits took guests backward and forward in time, all the while extolling how marvelous everyday life would be through the use of their products. Many of the techniques used in these shows set the standard for future fairs and theme parks, and the pavilions that housed them remain the most elaborate structures ever built for an American fair.

Larry the lovable monster from Don''t Push the Button is back with another hilarious, interactive adventure, now in board book format I know what you''re thinking: this is a pretty cool-looking book. But... DON''T TOUCH THIS BOOK (Don''t even try it, bub.) Okay, okay. You can touch, but you can only use ONE finger. Whoa. How''d you do that? Larry is a loveable monster, but he has trouble sharing. It''s up to you to show him how it''s done

In the late 1960s, Spokane''s civic leaders were desperately looking for a way to revitalize a large section of downtown, especially a motley collection of little-used railroad lines and polluted industrial sites along the Spokane River. Their solution was to use the area for Expo ''74, which was billed as the first ecologically themed world''s fair. Critics predicted the project was sure to fail, as Spokane was the smallest city to ever host a world''s fair, but history proved them wrong. From the minute the gates opened on May 4, 1974, the crowds loved the fair. Hosting 5.4 million visitors, with participation from several major companies and countries, Expo ''74 was a success. As planned, it launched a rebirth along the river that left a permanent legacy, the popular Riverfront Park.

From the amazing mind of author and illustrator Bill Cotter comes one of this year''s best Christmas books for children! Larry the lovable monster from Don''t Push the Button! is back for the holidays with another hilarious, interactive adventure in this toddler Christmas book! It''s almost Christmas and Santa is coming! You don''t want to end up on the naughty list, do you? With no elves in sight, Larry thinks he can get away with some last-minute holiday mischief before Santa arrives. Whatever you do—DON''T PUSH THE BUTTON!! Well, maybe just once can''t hurt...uh oh! "There''s still monstrous fun to be had in Don''t Push The Button"—Parenthood.com, Don''t Push the Button! "Kids have fun pushing the button, shaking the book, and scratching Larry''s tummy. This is a winner for reading aloud to a group"—Atlanta Parent, Don''t Push the Button!

A new take on the classic rhyme, Five Little Monkeys! Larry the monster is back in this perfect read-aloud from Bill Cotter, creator of the USA Today bestseller, Don''t Push the Button. Larry is back! And this time he has enlisted his monster friends to cause monster mayhem! Prompts to "pet,"; "press,"; and "tickle"; the monsters make this a fun, interactive story that little ones will enjoy. Five little monsters jumping on the bed. One fell off and bumped his head. Mama called the doctor and the doctor said, "No more monsters jumping on the bed.";

After enduring 10 harrowing years of the Great Depression, visitors to the 1939-1940 New York World''s Fair found welcome relief in the fair''s optimistic presentation of the "World of Tomorrow." Pavilions from America''s largest corporations and dozens of countries were spread across a 1,216-acre site, showcasing the latest industrial marvels and predictions for the future intermingled with cultural displays from around the world. Well known for its theme structures, the Trylon and Perisphere, the fair was an intriguing mixture of technology, science, architecture, showmanship, and politics. Proclaimed by many as the most memorable world''s fair ever held, it predicted wonderful times were ahead for the world even as the clouds of war were gathering. Through vintage photographs, most never published before, The 1939-1940 New York World''s Fair recaptures those days when the eyes of the world were on New York and on the future.

The Golden Gate International Exposition (GGIE) was a massive undertaking. The city of San Francisco had long looked for a site for a new airport to service the Pacific market, and the fair provided the impetus to build Treasure Island, a man-made island that would eventually service the massive seaplanes in use at the time. The GGIE also helped cement the Bay Area as a tourism and business center, competing directly with the 1939-1940 New York World''s Fair. While New York centered more on the industrial side, the GGIE showcased the many natural wonders of the West, with expansive gardens and complementing architecture. The GGIE was a success on all counts, enticing millions of visitors to travel to the region. When the fair was over, Treasure Island became an important naval base during World War II.

Larry the monster is up to his usual shenanigans in this bedtime spinoff from USA Today bestselling author Bill Cotter! A great read-aloud, interactive board book that kids will go back to time and again. There''s only one rule in Larry''s book: don''t push the button. Larry''s had a busy day, but now it''s time to go to bed. Larry knows he shouldn''t push the button...but he can''t resist one tap before going to sleep. Or maybe two...or three! Each push helps him get ready to cuddle up for the night. Readers of The Monster at the End of this Book and Press Here by Herve Tullet will love this funny, interactive book for toddlers! Why readers love the Don''t Push the Button series: Celebrate curiosity with this silly monster book A fun read-aloud and bedtime book Screen-free fun for kids Makes a great gift for children!