Monica Wellington Livres

Kids can color as they join a family having a ball at the beach. There are puzzles to complete, easy snack recipes, and even a journal to record details of their seaside discoveries.

Calling all truck lovers, over and out! Hitch a ride with Tom and enjoy a busy day in his truck as he delivers his cargo. Vroom, vroom! Honk, honk!

A lively adventure unfolds as ten mischievous mice and their feline friend race through a house, causing delightful chaos. Each room comes alive with humorous commentary from various objects, adding to the playful atmosphere. The engaging wordplay and vibrant illustrations create an enchanting experience, making it an ideal choice for story time. As the night ends, the characters reflect on the fun, leaving children eager for repeat readings.

Riki builds a birdhouse for the beautiful birds that visit his garden. When spring comes, bluebirds move in. Soon there are eggs and babies! As the seasons change, Riki finds joy in helping and learning about his avian friends. Perfect introduction to the fun of backyard bird-watching.

Engaging visuals depict a firefighter's daily activities, from maintaining his big red truck to extinguishing fires. This board book features 12 vibrant spreads, making it an ideal choice for young children to explore the exciting world of firefighting through captivating illustrations.

Springtime is here, and Zinnia can’t wait to plant her seeds and watch them grow. She carefully takes care of her garden, watering her plants, weeding, and waiting patiently for something to sprout. And soon enough, the first seedlings appear! With art just as colorful as a garden in bloom, young readers will enjoy watching Zinnia’s beautiful garden grow, and may even be inspired to start one of their own.

Focusing on the joys of apple cultivation, this bilingual book features Ana, who grows and sells apples while creating cider, applesauce, and muffins. It includes a glossary that introduces children to the names of ingredients in both English and Spanish. Additionally, it aligns with math and science curricula, making it a valuable resource for autumn-themed lessons in classrooms. This engaging story not only highlights the fun of cooking but also promotes language learning and educational connections.

Annie, a dedicated apple farmer, engages in a bustling day filled with apple picking, counting, sorting, and baking a variety of delicious treats like muffins, cakes, and pies. She carefully selects her finest apples for the market while sharing her passion for cooking. Readers can also enjoy trying out some of her simple apple recipes, making this a delightful blend of storytelling and culinary inspiration.

The story follows Sally, a dedicated pizza maker who sources her ingredients locally, from growing tomatoes in a community garden to purchasing cheese and flour nearby. Vibrant illustrations capture her process of preparing, mixing, and baking pizzas, making it an engaging read for young children. It serves as an educational tool for understanding food origins, making it a valuable resource for teachers. Additionally, the book includes a pizza recipe, inviting kids to join Sally in the kitchen and create their own pizzas.

As a child falls asleep, twelve mice and a cat travel through the city visiting the night workers busy at their jobs. Hour by hour, from dusk till dawn, musicians, truckers, and bakers are among the people who keep the city humming. At seven o'clock, ballet dancers warm up for a performance. At midnight, a guard makes his rounds at the art museum. Near daybreak, vendors display their fruits and vegetables at the produce market. Office cleaners sweep, fire engines blare, police officers patrol, newspaper presses roll-all at night. The urban nightscape bursts with brilliant color and surprising detail. Views of the city sweep from soaring skylines to quiet streetscapes to the interior of an all-night diner. For dreamers and night owls alike, this is a delightful chronicle of the many nighttime activities that help keep the city going all day.