Joe Mathieu

Forget about the neat and tidy alphabet books you have seen before. Oscar the Grouch is taking over, and he thinks those books about cuddly puppies and shiny toys are way too clean. Instead, Elmo and the rest of the Sesame Street gang are ready to splat, splash, and crash their way from A to Z in the messiest way possible. If you have ever been told to stop making a mess, this is the story for you. You will follow your favorite characters as they embrace the fun of sticky, muddy, and gloriously disorganized things. It is a high-energy journey through the letters that celebrates the creative side of getting a little dirty. With Oscar's grumpy approval, you will discover that learning your ABCs can be a total blast when you leave the rules behind. Grab your virtual smock and get ready for a dash through an alphabet that is anything but ordinary.

Who better than Elmo and his Sesame Street friends to teach us that though we may all look different on the outside—deep down, we are all very much alike? Elmo and his Sesame Street friends help teach toddlers and the adults in their lives that everyone is the same on the inside, and it's our differences that make this wonderful world, which is home to us all, an interesting—and special—place. This enduring, colorful, and charmingly illustrated book offers an easy, enjoyable way to learn about differences—and what truly matters. We’re Different, We’re the Same is an engaging read for toddlers and adults alike that reinforces how we all have the same needs, desires, and feelings.

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Who better than Sesame Street to teach us that we may all look different on the outside—but it's important to remember that deep down, we are all very much alike. We all have the same needs, desires, and feelings. Elmo and his Sesame Street friends help teach toddlers and the adults in their lives that everyone is the same on the inside, and it's our differences that make this wonderful world, which is home to us all, an interesting—and special—place. This enduring, colorful, and charmingly illustrated book offers an easy, enjoyable way to learn about differences—and what truly matters. It is an engaging read for toddlers and adults alike.

Chomp, chew, and grin your way through the wonderful world of teeth with Dr. Seuss! This lively book, perfect for young readers, explores everything about these amazing chompers. You'll discover who has teeth (and who doesn't!), all the incredible things teeth can do, and most importantly, how to keep your own pearly whites sparkling clean and healthy. With Dr. Seuss's signature playful rhymes and bright illustrations, you'll learn why taking care of your teeth is so important. Get ready for a fun adventure that will make you smile, all while learning about a vital part of your body!

Saddle up and get ready to ride with the Cat in the Hat! The judges are waiting and it is time for the Super-Tremendous Stupendous Horse Show. In this fun and bouncy rhyming journey, you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about horses and how they have worked alongside people since ancient times. Discover the fascinating differences between fillies, foals, yearlings, mares, colts, dams, sires, and stallions. You will explore horse anatomy from nose to tail and find out exactly what a farrier does all day. Find out how horses are measured by hands and learn the secrets behind how horseshoes are made. Packed with fun facts about thirteen of the most popular breeds, including mustangs, Appaloosas, and Icelandic ponies, this is the perfect reading adventure for any young animal lover ready to trot into the world of horses.

Bundle up in your warmest winter coat and get ready for a chilly adventure! The Cat in the Hat is taking you on a whirlwind journey to the North and South Poles, all in a single day. Prepare to discover the freezing and fascinating world of icebergs and arctic animals. As you travel through the freezing temperatures, you will learn amazing facts about how incredible creatures adapt to survive in the cold weather. You will also uncover the science behind how the Earth spins on its axis and find out exactly why scientists brave the freezing weather to study the poles today. Told in a fun, bouncy rhyming style, this exciting trip to the ends of the Earth is packed with cool facts and amazing discoveries for curious young explorers.

Pack your bags for the magical land of Gerpletz, where the Cat in the Hat is waiting to teach you all about pets! Whether you want a cuddly puppy, a purring kitten, a bouncing bunny, or a chirping bird, every animal needs special care to stay happy and healthy. You will learn exactly what your favorite furry and feathered friends need to eat, how they like to play, and why a trip to the vet is so important. From building the perfect shelter to understanding what your pet is trying to tell you, you will become a fantastic animal expert. With fun rhymes and great advice, this guide proves that having a pet is the best adventure of all!

Start the engine of the Crocodile Car and hit the road with the Cat in the Hat! You are off on a wild ride to track down some of the most amazing scaly creatures on the planet. From slithering snakes that use their tongues to smell their surroundings, to clever chameleons that change their colors to hide in the trees, reptiles are full of surprising tricks. You will meet giant Komodo dragons, speedy frilled lizards, and learn exactly what makes a tortoise so different from a turtle. Filled with fantastic facts and silly rhymes, this journey will show you just how wonderful and weird the reptile family truly is. Keep your eyes peeled and get ready for a snapping good time!

Put on your thinking cap and get ready to celebrate numbers in a whole new way with the Cat in the Hat! You are about to go on a measuring adventure to uncover the amazing secrets of circles and a very special number called pi. You will learn exactly how to measure and draw perfect circles, and discover why pi is a magic number that goes on forever and never, ever ends. But this is not just about doing math in a classroom. You will travel back in time to see how the Ancient Egyptians used this exact same number to help them build the giant pyramids! The Cat in the Hat is here to show you that math is actually a thrilling tool you can use to understand the world around you. With funny rhymes and wild machines, you will see how important shapes and measurements are in our everyday lives. Get ready to discover just how fun numbers can be!

Pull on your boots and step right into the mud because you are spending a busy, exciting day on the Greenbean family farm! The Cat in the Hat is your personal tour guide, showing you exactly where your food comes from and how a real farm works from sunrise to sunset. You will get up close and personal with friendly farm animals as you watch cows getting milked, chickens being fed, and fluffy sheep getting a fresh haircut. But running a farm takes more than just animal care! You will also check out massive tractors and heavy machines as they till the fields, plant seeds, and harvest the crops. By the end of the day, you will understand exactly how much hard work goes into producing the food you eat every single day. Grab your hat and get ready to explore the barns, fields, and animal pens in this fun filled farming adventure!

Climb aboard the amazing Kitty-Cat-Copter and prepare for a purr-fectly wild ride! The Cat in the Hat is ready to introduce you to all kinds of amazing felines in a single day, from the tiniest house kittens to the fiercest jungle cubs. Travel from Kenya to Bangkok and right down your own block to meet lions, tigers, leopards, cheetahs, and everyday domestic pets. Along the way, you will discover the incredible traits that all felines share. Learn why they have scratchy tongues and padded paws, how they use their sensitive whiskers to fit through small spaces, and exactly why their eyes seem to glow in the dark. Packed with playful rhymes and fascinating facts about a huge variety of breeds, this high-flying adventure is a brilliant journey for young animal lovers.

Turn back the clock and bundle up for a journey to the Great Ice Age! The Cat in the Hat is taking you on a whirlwind time-travel tour of the Pleistocene era to meet some of the most massive and incredible mammals to ever walk the Earth. Come face to face with ground sloths as big as elephants and bears as heavy as cars. You will learn how to spot the difference between mammoths and mastodons, meet fierce saber-toothed cats, and even discover how Stone Age humans lived alongside giant horses. Along the way, you will find out exactly how scientists use ancient fossils to guess what these incredible creatures looked like and how they behaved. Bursting with fun rhymes and fascinating prehistoric facts, this adventure is perfect for young readers ready to explore the ancient world.

Have you ever wondered how people choose their leaders or make big decisions for their country? The Cat in the Hat is here to introduce you to the powerful and important world of voting! You will learn the basic rules of democracy and discover how every single person gets a voice in deciding the future. You will find out exactly how political parties are formed and why Election Day always happens in early November. This is your personal guide to understanding how elections work, from picking a classroom pet all the way up to choosing the President of the United States. You will even learn how people cast their ballots and why every single vote matters in a fair election. By the time you finish reading, you will be completely prepared to cast your own vote and stand up for what you believe in. Discover how you can make a real difference in your community!

Branch out and grow your nature knowledge with the Cat in the Hat! The world is filled with amazing forests, and it is time to learn how to tell one beautiful tree from another. You will look closely at all the different clues trees give us, from the shape of their green leaves and the texture of their rough bark to the tiny seeds and delicious fruits they grow. Whether it is a towering oak or a shady maple, you will soon be able to recognize the trees growing right in your own neighborhood. Filled with cheerful rhymes and fascinating facts about North American nature, this woodland journey will turn you into an expert tree detective in no time!

Step right up to the super shark tank and prepare to meet some of the most misunderstood creatures in the sea! The Cat in the Hat is here to take you on a thrilling underwater adventure to learn everything there is to know about sharks. You will come face-to-face with sharks of all shapes and sizes, from the tiny dwarf lantern shark to the gigantic whale shark, and even the famous great white. Discover incredible facts, like why sharks have rows and rows of sharp teeth but absolutely no bones in their bodies, and how their special rough skin helps them swim fast and stay clean. Packed with playful rhymes and amazing ocean trivia, this book makes marine biology exciting and accessible. It is the perfect deep-sea dive for curious readers who want to learn the true facts behind these magnificent underwater predators.

The Cat in the Hat is here to prove that money does not actually grow on trees! Get ready to dive into the fascinating history of money and discover exactly how people buy, sell, and trade all around the world. Travel back in time to learn how ancient cultures used to barter with items like shells, feathers, leather, and even giant sinking stones. Watch how currency has changed through the ages, moving from heavy metal ingots to coins and finally to the paper bills we use today. You will even get a step-by-step guide to minting coins and learn how the very first banks began inside ancient temples. Filled with bouncy rhymes and amazing historical facts, this engaging journey will completely change how you look at the spare change in your pocket!

Hop into the wonderful world of Africa with the Cat in the Hat! Grab your explorer hat because you are about to meet some of the biggest, fastest, and most fascinating animals on the savanna. From giant elephants who favor one tusk over the other, to baby lion cubs covered in spots, there is a wild surprise waiting around every corner. You will learn the difference between predators who hunt and prey who hide, plus how to tell a white rhino from a black rhino when they are both actually gray. Packed with fun animal facts and told in bouncy, delightful rhymes, this adventure is perfect for young explorers eager to learn about wildlife. Are you ready for a safari adventure that is truly out of this world?