Alex and his teammates love to play soccer. But why are there more referees at their games this season waving silly flags and stopping them right before they go in to score a goal? This fully illustrated storybook is intended to help youth soccer players understand what it means to be in an offside position.iPlaySoccer! Books are instructional stories focused on advancing youth player development. The illustrated children's books teach foundational concepts and vocabulary ...

Bailee Kate and her dog Thor love to play soccer, but Thor always gets in the way. Coach says the team shouldn't act like Thor because it is puppy guarding. See if they have learned as they take on the fierce Yellow Dragons. This fully illustrated book is intended to help youth soccer players break the bee-swarming kick and pack-chase mentality as children begin to comprehend spacial relationships to one another on the field of play.iPlaySoccer! Books are instructional sto...

An engaging introduction for very young children to the basic facts of life in a way that is gentle, age-appropriate and accessible.Research shows that children are learning about sex at an increasingly young age and often from undesirable sources. The Q&A format, with questions posed in the child’s voice and answers starting simply and becoming gradually more in-depth, allows the adult to guide the conversation to a natural and satisfying conclusion. Additional qu...

*George is having One of Those Days.One of Those Days where he shouts, 'I WILL NOT play nicely. I WON'T ... I CAN'T ... I DON'T WANT TO!!' George's mum says there's a Big Bad Mood hanging around him, but George has never seen a Big Bad Mood. That is, until today ...*A gloriously clever tale about tempers, tantrums and making amends. For fans of My Big Shouting Day but Rebecca Patterson.

The 2013 winner of the International Book Awards Children's Picture Book: Non-Fiction!This children's book is the story of Makeda, the young princess of Ethiopia.While leading one of the world's most powerful countries, Makeda realizes that in order to be a great ruler knowledge is essential.Join Makeda as she travels to Jerusalem to learn from King Solomon, considered the wisest man in the world, and discovers a new world — and herself.Insp...

The week of Christmas arrives. Tico experiences the joy and magic of Christmas. His sister teaches him the meaning of the holiday that it is not only about receiving but also to donate to other animals in need. Santa Claus keeps a watchful eye on Tico and sees that he participates in donating goods. As a reward, he invites Tico to his workshop and shows him where all the magic happens and the magical sleigh. On Christmas morning, Tico goes on his usual walk and comes back home to find the ...

After trying the sliding sport of luge, Lucy is back for another speedy adventure!This time, Lucy laces up her skates and tries short track speed skating. It’s not as easy as it looks. When you skate really fast around tight turns, you just might crash! But with her friends at her side, Lucy skims across the ice in a thrilling race to the finish.Lucy Tries Short Track is the second book in the Lucy Tries Sports series, designed to encourage childre...

With a nod to “The Phantom Tollbooth” for its creative wordplay and to “The Giving Tree” as a classic tale of life lessons, A Definite Probability is a beautifully illustrated 52-page book that both young (ages 6 to 11) and old will read with delight.It begins in the Place of Personality with a boy named Probably who grew up in a family of high achievers (Certainly, Absolutely, Totally and Completely). He sets off with his dog, Likely, to Resolution Park to learn h...

The popular Bloomers Island! gardening kits and online world blossom in a playful, beautifully illustrated new book aimed at getting kids to love everything about nature.Join the Bloomers on a whimsical adventure as they attend a magical boarding school on Bloomers Island. As Pete Moss, Rosey Posey, Big Red, Violet, and their friends prepare for the Great Garden Party, they learn about gardening, healthy eating, and caring for the environment. The treehouse school ...

It's Tico's first Halloween. He decides to dress up as a wizard. He is excited and waits outside by his dog house until it turns dusk so he can begin his journey. Through his journey, he takes the wrong path and encounters some spooky beings and some who seem spooky but aren't. After, he meets a wizar who tells  him how to get back home. Then, Tico encounters a black cat. Everyone has heard the myth behind black cats being evil but Belle proves that myth to be wrong. Just when he thou...

The uplifting memoir of U.S. national soccer team goalkeeper Tim Howard, adapted for young readers.In this heartwarming and candid account, Tim Howard opens up about how a hyperactive kid from New Jersey with Tourette Syndrome defied the odds to become one of the world's premier goalkeepers.Tim shares his remarkable journey in an accessible way that will speak to soccer fans, kids struggling with issues that make them feel "different," and any young person looking for a com...

Photographs combine with lively illustrations and engaging, age- appropriate stories in DK Readers, a multilevel reading program guaranteed to capture children's interest while developing their reading skills and general knowledge.Erik goes to his first day of soccer practice and learns all about this exciting game.