New Release Books by Stella Blackstone

Join Bear for a whole day of adventures! Little ones can place more than 250 reusable stickers to dress Bear for the weather, match shapes at school, decorate for a birthday party and more. Based on the bestselling Bear series, this endearing sticker book offers young children an opportunity for both structured and creative hands-on learning.

A lonely, inquisitive cat explores the world around her while looking for a friend. Rhyming text and bold illustrations will engage young readers as Cleo finds both a friend and a home.

A new puppy, Caspar, has arrived in Cleo's home, and Cleo is not happy about it. Toddlers will relate to Cleo's initial refusal to share space and attention, as well as her eventual realization that there's enough love for everyone.

Follow the charming cat, Cleo, as she investigates the world around her. Cleo wakes up and makes her way outside where she climbs, skips and bounces until she is finally called inside for kisses.

A young explorer discovers the different animals and terrains of the world before making it home, safe and sound, for supper.

Babies and their loved ones talk to each other in all kinds of ways, including using their voices and using touch.

The reader is invited to count to ten with Cleo the cat as she enumerates the animals and things around her.

When Cleo the cat goes out to play, she observes a variety of colors in the things around her.

Cleo the cat invites the reader to use clues to guess words that represent the letters of the alphabet.

A boy sails across the sea, looking at various objects through his spyglass, until he reaches an island where his dog is waiting for him.

"Spend the day with a busy baby and her two dads, and learn the words for things you do and see along the way! This innovative first-words book features labels for objects, actions and sound effects, as well as a fun seek-and-find element."--Page 4 of cover.

Bear and his friend are taking a trip to the mountains. Tell the time with them as they make their way to their destination on many different types of transportation and have lots of fun when they get there!

Discover lots of different shapes with Bear — there are triangles on the waves, diamonds on the crown and stars in the sky. Rhyme, repetition and counting establish this book of shapes, and a two-page spread recapping the shapes and colors reinforces the educational building blocks.

Spot the shapes on top of rolling waves and on sandy shores. This sea-based early learning selection features rhyme and repetition, as well as a full page summarizing the shapes for reinforced learning.

Can you think of an animal for every letter of the alphabet? In this delightful ABC book, young children will learn the upper- and lowercase letters of the alphabet as they meet a parade of creatures - from alligators to zebras, and impalas to quails.

Bear enjoys a day at school participating in many activities.

Cleo the cat and Caspar the dog move to a new home.

Follow Cleo when she sets out to explore the garden one morning, and finds that it is full of surprises.

Cleo and her puppy friend Caspar are delighted to discover strange white flakes that are falling from the sky. Artist Caroline Mockford's bright illustrations recapture that amazing moment when a child first sets eyes on a world transformed by snow. AGES: 1-4 AUTHOR: Stella Blackstone wrote her first story when she was seven years old and has gone on writing ever since. In addition to the Bear series, Stella has written many titles for Barefoot Books, including One Moose, Twenty Mice and Walking through the Jungle. Stella lives in North Somerset, England, UK. Caroline Mockford is a mother of two children. She has a degree in fine art and has taught art to very young children, which has given her valuable insight into how children explore and learn through books. She works mainly in acrylics to achieve her trademark strong and bold colors. She lives with her family in Hawkesbury-Upton, England. SELLING POINTS: * Literacy Market: Simple vocabulary and rhyming text promote early reading. * Seasonal: Cleo's wintery adventures merchandise beautifully for the holiday season and into frosty January and February. * Cleo Series: The books in this series, featuring bright, engaging illustrations by artist Caroline Mockford, are prefect for reading as a set but can also stand alone. Colour throughout

Join children from across the world and learn about the different noises animals make. From snapping to growling to squawking, these animals are a great way to introduce young children to different cultures and they will love discovering who's talking to them behind the flaps!

Cleo is surprised to find someone new in her house. Does she have to be nice to this stranger?

In the newest addition to the best-selling Bear series we find Bear hard at work as a postman. Follow Bear as he delivers letters parcels and packages all over town meeting other bears all busy working at their different jobs.

When Cleo the cat goes out to play, she observes a variety of colors in the things around her.

A cheerfully engaging counting book featuring Cleo the Cat as she counts from one to ten and back again.

Rhyming text and illustrations portray piloting various forms of transportation including hot air balloons and bicycles.

Bear celebrates his birthday with a party, games, and ten balloons that disappear one at a time through the day. On board pages.

Different animals of the jungle are presented through descriptive adjectives and repeating text.

Learn how to count, color and recite the letters from A-Z with cute and curious Cleo

Children will enjoy all sorts of fun activities in this transportation-based activity book, inspired by The Journey Home from Grandpa's book and CD. Features puzzles, word games, coloring activities and more, and includes full-color reusable stickers.

Follow the trail of animal opposites through the farmyard as it leads you to the biggest pig of all.