Uses bird and bee cartoon characters to answer questions that younger children frequently ask about the human body.
Michael Emberley Livres






Illustrated throughout with witty, but always accurate cartoons, this book provides thorough, frank, up-to-date and reassuring information on all aspects of growing up, puberty, sex and sexual health.
An updated edition of the classic guide for young children on babies, bodies, love, sex, reproduction and families. This clear, lively information book about sex and reproduction covers all the main areas: babies, reproduction, bodies, chromosomes, genes, growing up, love, health and lots more. As before, the information is imparted simply and reassuringly with humorous commentary from an inquisitive bird and a squeamish bee and very friendly full-colour cartoon-strip illustrations. Created by the author and illustrator of "Let's Talk About Sex", this forthright and funny book has been newly updated for this anniversary edition.
How will we get to the party? Let's make cars and drive, or make boats and float! Let's go! Kindergarteners and first graders can read this easy reader on their own.Let’s go!In this companion book to the Geisel award-winning I Did It!, a cute creature and five friends want to go to the party-- but it’s too far away!Even the youngest readers will be able to follow the simple text and lively illustrations as the friends find creative solutions--building cars, skis, and boats made out of the very paper they’re drawn on!Comics-lovers can now share the fun with their kids, students, siblings, and younger friends who are learning to read!I Like to Read® Comics are perfect for kids who are challenged by or unengaged in reading, kids who love art, and the growing number of young comics fans. Filled with eye-catching art, humor, and terrific stories these comics provide unique reading experiences for growing minds.I Like to Read® Comics, like their award-winning I Like to Read® counterpart, are created by celebrated artists and support reading comprehension to transform children into lifelong readers.We hope that all new readers will say, “I like to read comics!”
Follow as a text message travels at near light speed around the world in this illuminating picture book about how our messages get from one phone to another, and connections they create between people.
I Did It!
- 40pages
- 2 heures de lecture
Learning to ride a bike is hard. Can I do it? Yes, I can! A fun comic that kindergarteners and first graders can read on their own.Can I do it?I can't do it.I want to do it.I did it!Simple text that new readers can read by themselves, along with delightful pictures in a comic format, show a little creature trying and trying again as they learn to ride a bicycle. All their friends help with supportive words of encouragement. "You did it!" their friends exclaim.Comics-lovers can now share the fun with their kids, students, siblings, and younger friends who are learning to read!
The book invites readers on an exhilarating journey aboard a train, emphasizing the power of imagination to enhance the experience. With a rhythmic narrative, it encourages engagement and interaction, making it perfect for read-aloud sessions. The lively portrayal of the train ride captures the excitement and adventure that comes with travel, sparking creativity in young minds.
Happy Birth Day!
- 32pages
- 2 heures de lecture
A perfect gift for baby showers! Great for new big brother and sisters! "Suddenly there you were—a whole new person, our baby! We saw all of you from head to toe and we loved you the moment we saw you." A baby is born. From the first moments of life, she is able to breathe, to open her eyes, and to gaze at her mother's face. Soon she will nurse, suck her thumb, and sleep. In HAPPY BIRTH DAY!, Robie H. Harris tells a loving story to children about the amazing day when they were born. With a text as tender as a newborn's cheek, she tells them how loud they cried, that they could see light, hear sounds, and even sneeze. But most of all, with Michael Emberly's extraordinary illustrations—each one carefully observed and deeply moving—HAPPY BIRTH DAY! shows children how much they were loved right from the start.
Night Light
- 40pages
- 2 heures de lecture
Set against the enchanting backdrop of a starry night, this comic captures the bond between a child and a parent as they explore the wonders of the universe together. With engaging illustrations and a heartwarming narrative, it invites first-grade readers to experience the magic of the night sky, fostering curiosity and imagination. Created by Geisel Award-Winner Michael Emberley, this book is an ideal introduction to reading for young audiences.
Very Short Stories to Read Together
- 32pages
- 2 heures de lecture
A New York Times bestseller! This collection of stories from former children's poet laureate Mary Ann Hoberman provides endless read-aloud fun.Here's a book with something new—you read to me! I'll read to you! We'll read each page to one another—you'll read one side, I the other.The first in the award-winning You Read to Me, I'll Read to You series, this unique book "in two voices" uses traditional reading teaching techniques (alliteration, rhyme, repetition, short sentences) to invite young children to read along with an adult. Each of the twelve short stories fits on one spread and features child-friendly themes such as family, friendship, pets, and seasons. With clear, color-coded typography and delightful illustrations, this collection is sure to entertain.

