"An anthology of new short fiction by award-winning and emerging authors, this intimate collection celebrates writing and honors the writer. The editors-two sisters from Oregon-choose stories that are beautifully written, readable, and emotionally affecting. Each collection is also visually satisfying with handsome cover art and story illustrations, and unusual author profiles. Excerpts can be found at glimmertrain.com, but please ..."
"The Construction Vehicles Steering Wheel Play-a-Sound Book features a toy steering wheel on a telescoping base that rises and locks into place, plus buttons that activate sounds heard on a construction site. The book, designed for children ages 18 months and older, puts children behind the wheel of a bulldozer, an excavator, a dump truck, a cement mixer, and a crane. As they simulate driving over bumpy ground, dig holes, and pour cement ..."
The Wanting Life by MarkRader Paperback, 295 Pages, Published 2020 by The Unnamed Press ISBN-13: 978-1-944700-99-7, ISBN: 1-944700-99-4
""Mark Rader’s The Wanting Life is somehow both quiet and deeply unsettling. A profound meditation on what we owe others and also ourselves, it balances the pleasure of getting to know a handful of vivid characters with the disconcerting awareness that their moral choices are, seeming by design, as impossible as our own." ―Richard Russo, the Pulitzer-Prize-winning author of Empire Falls and Nobody's Fool Set in Rome, Cape Cod, and Wiscon ..."
"Little ones will love potty training with this interactive board book. With helpful tips, activities, and friendly animal characters learning too, children will have fun while learning how to use the potty!"
"Ribbit, roar, and bark with your favorite Baby Einstein friends, plus even more amazing animals! Splash with a dolphin, waddle with a duck, and stomp like an elephant as you read about--and hear!--playful animals."
"Story time is any time when you can grab your books and go! 10 small softcover books, packed in a special carrying case, are filled with silly stories featuring Mickey, Minnie, and all their Clubhouse pals!"
"Ride along with Thomas as he steams around the Island of Sodor to see his friends! Help him stay on course by following along with the story and, when prompted, turning the steering wheel in either direction and pressing associated buttons. Little fans will be thrilled to hear catchy tunes and 13 different sound effects, all bringing Thomas’ world to life. Enjoy your travels through Thomas’s world as you lead the adventure! This sound b ..."
"The Very Hungry Caterpillar is having an anniversary, and it's a big one! Celebrate the beloved book's 50th anniversary with this Eric Carle First Look and Find book. The roosters crowing and it's time to take a look around the farm! This padded board book is just the right size for little learners. Search 7 scenes for hidden farm and animal themed objects. Then, flip to the back of the book for extra Look and Find challenges! This Loo ..."
"Share engaging rhymes and dive into Baby Einstein's world with your little one with Amazing Animals! Press ten buttons to hear an array of animal names and sounds. Read along with all your animal friends and learn about their unique traits and habitats. Count the goat's horns, make elephant sounds, and wave to their monkey friend in the tree all while enjoying engaging art and amazing animals."
"The Very Hungry Caterpillar is having an anniversary, and it's a big one! Celebrate the beloved book's 50th anniversary with this Eric Carle The World of Eric Carle Around the Farm Sound Book.It has an attached 30-button audio module that enables children to connect sound to 30 unique animal illustrations by artist Eric Carle. Each button represents an animal, bird, or insect that might be found on a farm. Press the button to hear the n ..."
Spiderman 8-Button-Soundbuch(1st Edition) by MarkRader Hardcover, 24 Pages, Published 2013 by Phoenix International Publications Germany Gmbh ISBN-13: 978-1-4508-6381-0, ISBN: 1-4508-6381-7
"Disney Electronic Reader and 8 Book Library is a new electronic reading system from the makers of Story Reader 2.0. The Me Reader is a 4½x6-inch electronic pad that reads out loud each of eight Disney storybooks. The reading pad is compatible only with the storybooks included in the set. The Me Reader system is recommended for children ages 3 years and older. The device is simple to work. To begin, children select one of the eight sto ..."
"The Sesame Street: Welcome, Baby! book comes with an attached seven-button audio module that enables children to add sound effects to a story adapted from the Sesame Street series. The book is designed for children ages 18 months and older. Children match the icons on the book’s pages to the corresponding audio button, and press the button to activate one of these seven sound effects. The book’s coated board pages stand up to repeated ..."
Dinosaur Train All Aboard! by MarkRader, Craig Bartlett Board Book, 12 Pages, Published 2011 by Publications International ISBN-13: 978-1-4508-1140-8, ISBN: 1-4508-1140-X
"Jim Henson s Dinosaur Train Sound Book introduces children to Buddy the T. rex, his family and friends, and the amazing Dinosaur Train. Designed for children ages 3 and older, the interactive storybook features seven buttons that animate the story with sounds and music from the popular PBS Kids show Jim Henson s Dinosaur Train. Each two-page spread provides information about a particular species of dinosaur, including the Tyrannosaurus ..."
Chuggington Wash Time for Wilson (Lift-a-Flap Sound Book) by MarkRader, Publications International Staff Board Book, 12 Pages, Published 2011 by Publications International ISBN-13: 978-1-4508-0504-9, ISBN: 1-4508-0504-3
"The Chuggington Lift and Listen Sound Book comes with an attached 10-button audio module that children press to add sound effects to a story about Koko and Brewster trying to get the messy Wilson to the chug wash. The book s pages feature nine flaps that lift and reveal surprises. The book is designed for children ages 3 and older.Children match illustrated icons on the book s pages to the buttons on the sound module. When pressed, the ..."
Go, Mater, Go! (Disney Pixar Cars Play a Sound Book) by MarkRader, Disney Storybook Artists Board Book, Published 2011 by Publications International Ltd ISBN-13: 978-1-4508-1549-9, ISBN: 1-4508-1549-9
"The Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Nightlight Book has an attached nightlight and on-off switch and six sound buttons that children use to enhance a story about Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse trying to solve a mystery. The book is designed for children ages 3 and older.When the switch is turned on, a light illuminates and a sound effect plays. Pressing the buttons activates one of these six sounds: A musical tune A door opening and closing A ..."
"The Disney Winnie the Pooh Play-Along Christmas Songs and Xylophone is an interactive songbook with an attached toy xylophone and 10-button audio module. Children develop musical skills and hand-eye coordination by playing and singing along to popular Christmas songs that feature Winnie the Pooh and his friends from the Hundred-Acre Wood. The book is recommended for children ages 3 and older. Children press one of the 10 sound buttons t ..."
Sesame Street Let's Learn the Alphabet! (Write and Erase Sound Book) by MarkRader, Limited Publications International Board Book, 16 Pages, Published 2011 by Publications International Ltd ISBN-13: 978-1-4508-1374-7, ISBN: 1-4508-1374-7
"The Sesame Street Write-and-Erase Sound Book: Let’s Learn the Alphabet comes with an attached 28-sound button module and a dry-erase marker. The buttons represent each letter of the alphabet, A through Z, plus a praise refrain and the Alphabet Song. Children press the alphabet buttons for audio instruction on writing, reading, and drawing activities, and use the marker on the book’s wipe-off pages to practice writing alphabet letters in ..."