Most Popular Books by Cari Meister

Margo the octopus is worried about being a model in an upcoming fashion show because when she gets nervous she squirts ink.

"Blink! This photo-guessing game challenges kids to guess whose eyes are in the images. The fierce, colorful, and shifty answers may be surprising!"--

New Books for Newborns is where to start. With lilting lullaby text and lovely illustrations, the New Books for Newborns stories are the perfect first books for new parents to share with their little ones right from the start! Start here. With so many decisions to be made when you have a baby, it can be difficult to figure out what’s right in the first year. But with this line of storybooks, you really just need to open the book and start reading. Designed as the very first books to start sharing with your baby, these just-right stories have soothing read-aloud texts that are perfect for reading together. So start here. Snuggle up. It’s story time! In this sweet board book, a little seedling needs some rain, bright sunshine, and gentle hands to care for it, so that one day, it can spread its roots and grow into a mighty tree—just like the child that grows up beside it. A lovely book for parents to share about growing roots and branching out.

Sniff! This photo-guessing game challenges kids to guess whose nose appears in each image. The sniffling and snort-worthy answers may be surprising!

"Introduce early readers in preK-2 to the variety of boats and ships they can see in their community and in their world [in a book that covers] the basics of how boats work, along with a brief history"--Provided by publisher.

"Download the Capstone 4D app to access a variety of bonus content."-- Publisher.

Lightning flashes. Thunder rumbles. It''s a big storm! How do you think Micah feels? Woof! Woof! Gemma''s grandma brought her a puppy. How do you think Gemma feels? Turn the page to find out which feeling matches the description. Would you feel the same way?

Thoth, the Egyptian god of wisdom, wrote everything he knew in a book which he hid and protected with powerful magic. A clever prince thinks he can break the spell and gain access to all the wisdom in the book. Can he do it? Should he try?

Tiny is not obeying. He won''t come when Elliot calls him, and he rolls over when he tells him to "sit." Looks like somebody needs to go back to school! Cari Meister uses simple language in this new level 1 reader to instill confidence in beginning readers. And because of that, it is a book young children learning to read will come back to over and over again! Garden State Children’s Book Award 2017 Nominee.

"Theodore and Violet trudge up the big sledding hill. Then they jump in their sleds and take off. Now which way are they going? You guessed it--down! Keep reading, guessing, and flipping the page to discover more position words"--

Rock your little one to sleep with a sweet ocean lullaby, in this lovely New Books for Newborns board book! Baby, you’ll sail on the waters. You’ll dive in the deep. You’ll dance in the moonlight while everyone’s asleep. In this melodic and aquatic New Books for Newborns book, a parent waits for their little one to drift off to sleep with a restful lullaby full of sweet dreams of exploring the wonders of the sea, as they rock, rock, rock on the waves. The New Books for Newborns series is “just right” for parents to read to their babies. With short, lilting, and lullaby-like texts, these board books help parents introduce reading to their children with snuggly, soothing read-alouds perfect for first story times.

Tiny likes to go places with his best friend. But when they go to the library, Tiny has to wait outside. Soon it''s time to bring the books home. Tiny is a very big help! Not since Clifford has a big dog been so appealing!

Red car, blue car, race car, police car! Introduce early readers in preK-2 to the variety of cars they might find in their community and in their world. Cover the basics of how automobiles work, along with a brief history. Bold photographs and energetic text are perfect for read-alouds or introductions to transportation units. A short photo timeline in the back will reinforce how technology has changed over time.

"From the days of the week to playing hopscotch, patterns are all around you. Keep turning the pages to find out how your life is full of patterns and sequences"--

Get a bird''s-eye view of airplanes, past and present. Introduce early readers in preK-2 to the variety of boats and ships they can see in their community and in their world. Cover the basics of how airplanes work, along with a brief history. Bold photographs and energetic text are perfect for read-alouds or introductions to transportation units. A short photo timeline in the back will reinforce how technology has changed over time.

Mateo is used to being the best member of his gymnastics team. When a new boy with stronger skills joins, Mateo''s jealousy threatens to knock everyone off balance right before the big Winter Challenge event.

Listen! Do you hear the clomping of hooves upon the forest floor? A flash of white bursts from behind a tree. A long horn shines like a crown upon the creature''s head. It''s a unicorn! Ever wondered about the magical powers of the unicorn''s horn? Where does a unicorn live? What does it eat? Wonder no more! Striking illustrations and matter-of-fact text take you on a magical journey to learn all about unicorns. The Capstone Interactive edition comes with simultaneous access for every student in your school and includes read aloud audio recorded by professional voice over artists.

"Grrr! This photo-guessing game challenges kids to guess whose ears are in the images. The furry, floppy, and finely-tuned answers may be surprising!"--

"Swish! This photo-guessing game challenges pre-readers to guess whose tail appears in each image. The scaly, tufted, and bushy answers may be surprising!"--