Noses Are Not For Picking

We’ve all seen it—the nose-picking habit starts as early as the toddler years, and no child is the exception. Young children pick their noses for a variety of reasons, from colds to allergies to curiosity or boredom. This board book for toddlers and preschoolers is the answer to the age-old question “How can I get my child not to pick, especially not in public?” With gentle humor and kid-friendly support, this board book for toddlers and preschoolers helps guide little ones away from nose picking toward healthier habits, like using a tissue and washing their hands. Catchy words help children remember what to do; vibrant full-color illustrations bring the words to life. Throughout, the positive message shines through: noses are for breathing, sniffing, smelling . . . but not for picking!

The hilarious debut picture book from the award-winning and bestselling author of GIRT. This is a book with a grossness that kids will love, and with a message that parents will adore. The wickedly funny, deliciously clever picture book debut from David Hunt (GIRT) with illustrations by award-winning artist Lucia Masciullo (THE BOY AND THE TOY). Oliver has a bad habit. A very bad habit. He just can't keep his fingers out of his nose, which is a big problem for the tiny pixies who mine his 'nose gold' to keep their cities running. The Nose Pixies return to their kingdom with empty handkerchiefs night after night. And unless their luck changes, they'll be out of a job ... or worse! Ages 4-8 PRAISE 'Kids will love all the disgusting things in this truly imaginative book' Four-star review, Books+Publishing

Nicholas Pickering is the latest title in the fun-packed Monstrous Morals series, aimed at helping parents tackle those bad habits every child inevitably picks up. As always, there's a happy ending but not before Nicholas has learned a lesson he'll never forget. Lost in the slimy green tunnel of his nostril - amid screeching bats, poisonous snakes, a wayward owl, and a long-lost kite - Nicholas has a terrifying encounter with a stomach churning, gooey monster - The Bogeyman. The creature picks a fight with Nicholas for being so impolite and the boy is left to wonder how on earth he'll get home? Written in comical rhyme, and beautifully illustrated, the Monstrous Morals are building into a unique collection of children's books, and Nose-Pickin' Nicholas Pickering is bound to be picked up time and time again. The Monstrous Morals series is an educational way of helping parents to get their messages across in a fun way. Each story comes with not only a Monstrous Moral but with a Monstrous Mouthfuls glossary of new words for young readers to add to their vocabularies.

Help put a stop to toddlers’ nose picking. We’ve all seen it—the nose-picking habit starts as early as the toddler years, and no child is the exception. Young children pick their noses for a variety of reasons, from colds to allergies to curiosity or boredom. This English-Spanish bilingual board book for toddlers and preschoolers is the answer to the age-old question, “How can I get my child not to pick, especially not in public?” With gentle humor and kid-friendly support, this book helps guide little ones away from nose picking toward healthier habits, like using a tissue and washing their hands. Catchy words help children remember what to do; vibrant full-color illustrations bring the words to life. Throughout, the positive message shines through: noses are for breathing, sniffing, smelling . . . but not for picking! A section for adults provides discussion and activity guides in both English and Spanish that reinforce the book’s message. Best Behavior Series Simple words and lively full-color illustrations guide children to choose positive behaviors. Select titles are available in two versions: a durable board book for ages 1–4 and an expanded paperback for ages 4–7. Bilingual board book and paperback editions of all titles also are available. Kids, parents, and teachers love these award-winning books. All include helpful tips for teachers, caregivers, and parents.

Get ready for gross, amazing, totally true scientific facts about the human body! Itching to know what bugs live in your eyelashes, why you get goose bumps, or how ants can be used to heal a wound? Use this delightfully disgusting collection of kid-tastic facts to gross out friends and relatives. In this abridged edition of the adult bestseller, readers will laugh, cringe and squirm over tons of bizarre facts about the human body. The science is in: You wouldn't want to pick your nose . . . but you won't be able to resist picking this book! For more facts to disgust your friends and family, look for Why Fish Fart: Gross but True Things You'll Wish You Didn't Know.

A cute boy learns a BIG lesson from picking his nose.

A beloved board book—now in a larger trim size! “I see a nose on every face. I see noses every place!” Noses come in all shapes, colors, and sizes and are handy to have for sniffling, smelling, and . . . playing horns? This simple, sometimes silly story offers little ones a first ode to the nose and all that it does. This super-simple, super-sturdy board book edition of The Nose Book is now available in a bigger size! With charming illustrations by Joe Mathieu, this abridged version of the original Bright and Early Book—edited by Dr. Seuss—is the perfect way for babies and toddlers to learn about their bodies!

Sneezes, coughs, runny noses, spills, and messes are facts of everyday life with children. And that’s why it’s never too soon to teach little ones about germs and ways to stay clean and healthy. This book is a short course for kids on what germs are, what they do, and why it’s so important to cover them up, block them from spreading, and wash them down the drain. Simple words complement warm, inviting, full-color illustrations that show real-life situations kids can relate to. A special section for adults includes ideas for discussion and activities.