Mama Elephant explains to her son Max that some activities have to wait until he is older ; but no matter how old he is, he will never be too big for his mother's love.

Toot takes skydiving classes. In the plane, Toot is afraid. But he remembers his friend Puddles' words that you never know what you can do until you try.

Toot meets Rohini the elephant while vacationing in India and is introduced to the rest of the friendly animal's family members.

Profiles several different animals from around the world that live in different habitats.

Using an interactive question-and-answer format and content grounded in a child's immediate world, "Big Book of Why?" delivers lively information, hands-on games, simple recipes, crafts, and more. It helps prepare preschoolers for school in an interactive way. Full color.

"National Geographic Kids First Big Book of the Ocean is an adorable animal reference that includes the sea's high- interest animals, such as dolphins, sharks, sea otters, and penguins, and introduces kids to some of its lesser- known creatures. More than 100 charming animal photos illustrate the profiles, with facts about the creatures' sizes, diets, homes, and more. This book will quickly become a favorite at storytime, bedtime, and any other time"...

Introduces the concept of opposites, including big and little, soft and hard, and hot and cold, with colorful illustrations.

"How do refrigerators stay cold? How does water come out of the faucet? Answers to these questions and many more will help parents move beyond the stock answer "because" and give level-appropriate, fascinating, true answers. More than 300 photos bring a child's world to life while satisfying kids' curiosity and sense of fun. Questions in each chapter encourage interactivity, and parent tips extend the experience of the book."--

"Photos and descriptions of all types of transportation for very young children"--Provided by publisher.

Playful puppies! Cuddly kittens! Beautiful birds! In the next book in the hit Little Kids First Big Book series, readers learn all about pets with fur, feathers, fins, scales, and shells--and how to find and care for the perfect pet for their family. From cats to dogs to guinea pigs to birds to fish to snakes and more, this adorable reference book introduces kids to a wide variety of family-friendly pets. Readers learn which kinds of animals make...