Best Selling Books by Maurice Pledger

Oscar is determined to meet a goldfish, so w hen one flashes past him he goes looking for more. Lift-up f laps on every page conceal pop-up creatures, and at the end of the story there''''s a special surprise just waiting to be f ound ''

Maurice Pledger''s most popular animal characters come to life in these oversized touch-and-feel board books. These 5-spread books combine Pledger''s detailed animal illustrations with a variety of touch elements to create an interactive storybook children will love to read again and again.

When Olivia Owl tries to find another owl to play with, she meets new animal friends of all kinds. Children will delight in the surprises that await Olivia in this full-color interactive book.

Dive underwater to discover a tropical reef, the icy waters of the Poles and even what goes on in your own garden pond. Find out how many teeth a great white shark has, stroke an otter''s fur and learn all about metamorphosis as you follow the life of a frog.

Come on a night-time adventure around the world and find out who''s awake when you''re fast asleep! As you explore the pop-up panoramas you''ll hear the mysterious sounds of the night. Listen to the eerie howl of the mountain wolf, the majestic roar of the tiger and the haunting hoot of the tawny owl echo from the moonlit scenes ... It''s far from quiet in the dead of night! Every page of this spectacular pop-up book bursts with life, colour and sound. Each night-time scene is accompanied by fascinating information about the creatures living there, so you can look, listen AND learn. The sounds of the wild are calling! The interactive elements of this book will keep young children''s attention and encourage them to read the information.

Maurice Pledger''s wonderful nature trail books are back! With a refreshed look, a new generation of children can enjoy learning with the help of friendly characters that lead them on a natural-history-adventure. Throughout the books, touch-and-feel textures are revealed through die-cut gatefolds - little ones will love to lift the flaps and discover the creatures underneath!

With delightful sounds and five stunning pop-up panoramas featuring Pledger''s award-winning art, this book lets kids get up close with the insect world. Full color.

No matter where you are in the world, there are animals living all around you. From the beach to the woods, the riverbank to the meadow, every habitat is fascinating and full of life--and portrayed beautifully in Wildlife World! With more than 200 oversized stickers that kids can insert into Pledger''s stunning paintings of wildlife scenes, it''s easier than ever for them to learn what life is like for animals all over the world. They''ll journey to the meadow buzzing with interesting insects, adding stickers of beetles, honeybees, grasshoppers, and other flying creatures. At the edge of the river, they''ll find bright green frogs and turtles, and add their own slimy snakes and salamanders from the extensive collection of stickers. They''ll also learn about the chirping birds that soar through the skies and the fish that swim beneath the surface of the sea, and complete those scenes with stickers of majestic hawks and falcons and sleek sharks and dolphins. By the time they''re done, they''ll know more about the animal kingdom than ever before. Wildlife World takes kids into a world of unimaginable fun and excitement--a world you''ll have trouble getting them to leave!

Kids will go wild over this new auditory adventure by Maurice Pledger. Sail the seas on an adventure to discover some of the world''s most exciting shores. As you approach land and explore the pop-up panoramas, you''ll hear the call of the scarlet ibis, the roar of a polar bear, and the bellow of an alligator. Ready to explore? The sounds of the wild are calling! Sounds of the Wild: Seashore lets you see and hear your way from shore to shore, and get to know the many different creatures and animals that live there.

Splash! Dive deep into the ocean with Dewey Dolphin and meet his friends, Otto Octopus and Brenda Butterfly Fish! There are so many cool things to discover in the ocean--the coral reef, the sea bed and north and south poles--kids will forget their learning! Children will learn to identify different underwater creatures by matching the corresponding stickers to the picture, and have the opportunity to create their own scenes with stickers, too. And let''s not forget about the birds of the ocean--seagulls, albatross, and more! Kids will want to dive right in to this one!

Everyone loves learning about these mysterious creatures. A whole new larger-than-life adventure awaits inside the pages ofDinosaur World. Inside, jump back in time to discover various dinosaurs and their relatives, where they lived and when, how their enormous bodies work, what they ate and how much, and all sorts of interesting facts about these animals that existed long before we did. Perfect for at-home or on-the-go activities,Dinosaur Worldis a must-have for sticker or dinosaur fanatics. Dinosaur Worldis the best way to get stuck on learning about these Mesozoic land giants and how they lived in the world millions of years ago.

Shh--do you hear that? It''s the scampering hooves of an antelope trying to avoid the clutches of a hungry cheetah! A male lion smells an intruder--ROAR! Curious kids can experience the amazing sights--and sounds!--of Africa in Sounds of the Wild: Safari, the magnificent new book from acclaimed illustrator Maurice Pledger. As they explore the Masai Mara, the Serengeti, and the Kalahari, kids will meet a menagerie of safari animals, including favorites like giraffes, elephants, and zebras as well as unusual critters like black mamba snakes, dung beetles, and goliath herons. Sounds of the Wild: Safari combines exciting animal sound effects with stunning pop-up panoramas and an informative animal field guide for a truly wild learning experience. Hey, who snorted? It wasn''t me--it was the hippo!

Enter the world of acclaimed artist Maurice Pledger with his stunning sticker books and learn what life is like across a variety of colorful environments. With his brilliantly colorful illustrations, Pledger truly brings the worlds of the jungle, meadow, mountain, and many other habitats to life. Kids can also use the 200 oversized stickers to complete the pictures, allowing for handson learning and hours of amazing fun!The jungle is home to fierce tigers, soaring birds, and buzzing insects. It is a place of true beauty-especially when it''s brought to life by Jungle World

Come on a safari adventure across breathtaking African landscapes - with intricate diorama pop-ups and multi-layered sounds throughout. Listen to roaring lions, trumpeting elephants, laughing hyenas, grunting hippos and a whole host of other noisy creatures.

Kids will love this touch-and-feel adventure into the Age of Dinosaurs by Maurice Pledger. From the famous T. rex to the wily Velociraptor, from Triceratops to Stegosaurus, meet all sorts of dinosaur friends as you travel through prehistoric times. In this age-appropriate adventure for children ages 3 and older, you''ll find a touchable texture on every page and learn about the world from so long ago. Rough, smooth, leathery, or velvety--increase vocabulary, discover sensory learning, and find out how different types of dinosaurs looked and felt. Nature Trails: Dinosaurs lets you feel your way through the Ages of Dinosaurs and meet the many different dinosaurs that roamed the earth.

Join Billy Bunny as he counts from one to ten in this colorful first board book.

Scenes from desert areas in different parts of the Southwest introduce the sounds made by desert animals.

A lift-the-flap book with textured inserts.

Join Tavi Tiger and her colorful animal friends on their quest to discover the source of the strange sounds echoing through the forest. Tavi Tiger is one book children will want to read again and again.From our most popular illustrator, Maurice Pledger, come these endearing animal adventures that feature wonderful pop-ups and captivating characters behind every flap. Entertaining as well as educational, these 18-page books also include a glossary identifying all the animals featured in each story.

Pop-up illustrations and sounds introduce different mythical creatures, including the dragon, werewolf, and phoenix.