Best Selling Books by Stephen Krensky

Children and parents alike will delight in this joyous declaration of toddler independence. This book celebrates the feats of growing out of babyhood and starting to embrace the world on your own terms. Whether it’s being tall enough to reach a high shelf or brave enough to splash in the waves, Krensky and Gillingham address the small victories that come with growing just a little bit older. Energentic text and retro-fresh illustrations celebrate this important developmental stage with charm and relevance. Note: illustrations are in the style of vintage screen prints, with imperfect variations in color and texture. Praise for I Can Do It Myself "Short and satisfying, these ''empowering celebrations'' of burgeoning independence will encourage small children to see how far they''ve already come." —The Wall Street Journal "Krensky celebrates the increasing independence of toddlers and their pride of accomplishment." —The Horn Book Awards The Canadian Children''s Book Centre''s Best Books for Kids & Teens - Spring 2013 Toronto Public Library system’s “First & Best” Reading Program

Prepare your little one for their first day of preschool or kindergarten with this uplifting board book from the Empowerment series! I fit just right in every chair. With toys and books for me to share. Reassuring rhyming text introduces preschoolers to their first day of school where a welcoming teacher, a cheery classroom, and new friends await! The Empowerment series addresses the small victories of growing up and starting to embrace the world on their own terms with encouraging text and retro-fresh illustrations. Celebrate the milestones of toddlerhood with the whole series.

Santa tries his hand at many jobs before finding the perfect job as the world''s greatest gift giver.

Celebrate trying new things with I Am So Brave!, an encouraging board book from the Empowerment series! With relevant and charming specifics, author Stephen Krensky and award-winning artist Sara Gillingham celebrate the achievements of overcoming fears and trying new things. I was scared of big dogs. Then I made a new friend. I was scared of the water. Now I love the deep end. The Empowerment series addresses the small victories of growing up and starting to embrace the world on your own terms with encouraging text and retro-fresh illustrations. Celebrate the milestones of toddlerhood with the whole series. I Can Do It Myself! Now I Am Big! I Know a Lot! I Am So Brave! I Like to Share! I Am Ready for School!

What''s it like to have a wiggly, twisty-turny tooth inside your mouth? Stephen Krensky''s funny, kid-friendly, rhyming text answers this question and more! "Do lions have this problem, too? What do sharks and hippos do?" This Step 1 book is perfect for first-time readers and those about to lose their first tooth!

It''s not easy getting used to a new baby in the house. Everyone in the world thinks whatever the baby does is amazing! And if you aren''t the baby, everyone acts like you''re invisible. This clever, funny eBook is told from a slightly older sibling''s point of view. The observations about living with a new sister or brother are poignant, spot-on, and will make even the youngest reader chuckle.

Finn O''Finnegan returns home after a year in Dublin and when he finds his village taken over by leprechauns, he must devise a way to get them to leave without making them angry.

A young Abe Lincoln stumbles across a pig in trouble and decides he must help, even though it will mean arriving late and muddy for the important speech he is scheduled to make.

"Clara Barton was known for founding the American Red Cross, but what about before that? Find out what happened when Barton was younger, and what she did that made her famous later on"--

In 1867, while staying with her father in a small California mining town, ten-year-old Winnie meets a Chinese boy close to her age and discovers the role of his people in completing the transcontinental railroad.

Describes events leading up to the surprise Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, and the attack itself on Dec. 7, 1941.

A snake dreams up an unusual Mothers Day gift

Noah''s trying to build an ark, but with the snakes quacking, the beavers crowing, and the pigs howling, he can''t even hear himself think, much less make a giant boat. Pretty soon Noah''s barking in annoyance—and then it starts to rain! Discover how each animal came to make the noise it does today in this whimsical retelling of the beloved Noah''s ark story.

Describes an incident in the early life of George Washington, which provides a glimpse of his relationship with his mother.

What can your dad do? Can he climb the highest mountain? Or swim to the bottom of the sea? In this heartwarming story about how dads are strong, brave, and all-around great, dads can do anything. Includes a sheet of fun stickers!

Folks might think Pecos Bill was nothing but trouble. After all, he was raised by coyotes in the Wild West. And he made friends with a gang of outlaws. But Bill had a heart of gold. All he wanted was to be the best cowboy. So Bill learned to ride a mountain lion and lasso a tornado. He found himself a dynamite-eating horse. Then he met his match in a girl named Sue. Author Stephen Krensky and illustrator Paul Tong capture Pecos Bill’s spirit in this fast-paced tale.

Four rabbits try to find out if they have enough money to buy a hat for their mother.

How many bones are there in the human body? Which bone is the longest? Or the smallest? Without bones, you would be a blob, like a jellyfish or a worm. Our bones support us and protect our insides. They work together with our muscles to allow us to do all the things we do! So when you think of your bones, say "Thank you!" This simple Step 1 introduction teaches young readers these facts and many more about the skeleton inside each of us! "From the Trade Paperback edition.

The Christmas classic is now available in a beautiful hardcover edition with lavish illustrations by a celebrated artist. Dickens''s timeless story of the importance of love, family, and generosity has been adapted to retain the author''s unique voice, while the illustrations allow readers to step into Victorian London. Full-color illustrations.