Books published by Babl Books Inc.

"One day I'm going to be so tall, I'll be able to eat the moon!" Sometimes it takes a big change for us to realize what's most important in life. George the giraffe is the shortest giraffe in his herd, but all he wants is to be so tall that he can eat the moon. When his wish comes true, he discovers that being small might not be so bad after all, especially when he begins to miss his family. As your children join George on his journey, they will come to realize the importance of home and loved ones, all while they learn a new language.

"Now I can't do the things I like anymore." A little girl doesn't understand why she can't do the things she loves anymore just because her parents brought home a new baby. She can't jump on the bed, Mommy doesn't have time for her anymore, and she can't make loud sounds, but the baby sure can cry! However, she soon realizes that having a new sibling can be fun, especially when the baby smiles. This book helps children learn to love and have fun with their new baby brother or sister instead of being jealous, all while learning a new language.

A perfect picture book for toddlers on the go! All toddlers live by the pleasure principle; for them, fun times always end too soon. Often, they'll either turn a deaf ear to the words "It's time to say bye-bye" or simply throw a tantrum. What is the solution? In this warm-hearted picture book, Maryann Cocca-Leffler follows a toddler from morning to bedtime, showing that all saying "bye-bye" to something really means is that you're ready to say "hello" to the next fun thing in your busy day! With a bare minimum of words and playful artwork, this is one of those rare read-alouds perfect for very young children.

Alexander the monkey stumbles upon what appears to be an ordinary box, but when he crawls into it, he finds that it leads to amazing worlds filled with different colors! Join Alexander as he goes from page to page to discover new landscapes, each filled with different shades and unique objects of whatever color the page is focused on. Your little one will be able to learn about colors in two languages, guided by Giles Laroche's cut-paper collages.

Fatuma is excited to go to the market with Mama because she gets to pick out a new kanga cloth! Along the way, she asks Mama what makes her chai the best that Fatuma has tasted. Various vendors on the road offer their suggestions, but Fatuma can't see how their offerings make chai so good. When they get to the kanga shop, Fatuma finds a kanga in the perfect color, and the words on it say, "Don't be fooled by the color. The good flavor of chai comes from the sugar." With Mama's wise guidance, Fatuma learns that it's what's on the inside that counts, rather than outward appearances.Join Fatuma and Mama to learn about a new culture, what makes chai special, and that the value of people lies within, all while learning a new language!

"Nicole didn't know what to expect. Each taste surprised her." Nicole loves rainbows and her dinosaur collection. She is also a picky eater who refuses to eat fruits and vegetables. When she notices how colorful and unexpectedly tasty her friends' lunches are, she imagines how nice it would be to taste a rainbow, and wonders how she can ask for the fruits and vegetables she has always refused to eat. With the help of her dinosaurs and her mother, Nicole finally learns how she can eat a rainbow of foods!This book was written to inspire children to try new and colorful foods. As your children see how Nicole learns to eat a rainbow, they will want to eat a rainbow too, all while learning a new language!

"I like your buttons, Mrs. Sutton-Jones!" Kind words can be contagious. Cassandra's simple compliment to her teacher starts off a chain reaction of kindness through the teachers and students at school, adults at work, and families at home. Soon, the entire neighborhood is in a good mood! Cassandra's kindheartedness comes full circle when her father comes home with a surprise, which Cassandra inadvertently helped happen.Learn how quickly kind words can spread and how easy it is to be a nice person, all while learning a new language!

Jackson loves his blanket more than anything in the world. He's had it since he was born, and he brings it everywhere - to grandma's house, on vacation, to the doctor's office. His parents tell him he's too big to be carrying his blanket with him all the time, but he's just not ready to put it away! One day, when he finds a cold, lonely little kitten in the snow, Jackson realizes that sharing his blanket might be more important than keeping it all to himself.From Nancy Cote: "As Jackson discovers, it's so easy to make the world a better place. Wrap your love around a homeless pet. Support your local animal shelter!"

A large extended family is enjoying their summer vacation in New England, and Grandpa has been getting everyone up at five in the morning to dig for clams. They haven't found many yet, but their luck is about to change. The morning after a big storm, they discover a bumper crop of clams on the deserted beach! The rest of the day is spent collecting and cleaning the clams, and their reward at the end of the day is sitting down to a huge dinner of clam chowder, stuffed baked clams, and spaghetti with clam sauce!As you and your child join Grandpa and the gang in their clam-digging adventures, you will discover the importance of family and how food brings people together, all while learning a new language!

"I like your buttons, Mrs. Sutton-Jones!" Kind words can be contagious. Cassandra's simple compliment to her teacher starts off a chain reaction of kindness through the teachers and students at school, adults at work, and families at home. Soon, the entire neighborhood is in a good mood! Cassandra's kindheartedness comes full circle when her father comes home with a surprise, which Cassandra inadvertently helped happen.Learn how quickly kind words can spread and how easy it is to be a nice person, all while learning a new language!

Santa Claus was once a kid too, and like many other children, he didn't always listen to his parents. One December, he discovers that it may have been wrong not to, as he winds up sick with the flu right before Christmas! The doctor tells Santa to stay in bed, but how will he make his Christmas deliveries? Reindeer Comet, Dibbles, and Nibbles come to the rescue to help Santa deliver all of his presents to the good little boys and girls as Santa learns his lesson about taking his parents' advice.Join Santa as he asks his friends for help delivering presents and learn about the importance of listening to your parents, all while learning a new language!

A large extended family is enjoying their summer vacation in New England, and Grandpa has been getting everyone up at five in the morning to dig for clams. They haven't found many yet, but their luck is about to change. The morning after a big storm, they discover a bumper crop of clams on the deserted beach! The rest of the day is spent collecting and cleaning the clams, and their reward at the end of the day is sitting down to a huge dinner of clam chowder, stuffed baked clams, and spaghetti with clam sauce!As you and your child join Grandpa and the gang in their clam-digging adventures, you will discover the importance of family and how food brings people together, all while learning a new language!

Nelly and Rose are back again, but this time, Kramer the dog is driving Nelly crazy! He takes naps in the coop, he devours all of the treats, and worst of all, Kramer takes up all of Rose's time! Nelly feels neglected and forgotten as Rose and Kramer play together, but when Rose begins to include Nelly in their activities, Nelly discovers that Kramer isn't so bad after all, and that it's more fun when they all play together.Join Nelly, Rose, and Kramer on this new set of adventures and learn about patience, friendship, and teamwork, all while learning a new language!

Nelly, a backyard hen, and Rose, a little girl, are an unlikely pair of best friends. Nelly and Rose do everything together, from cooking delicious food, to doing yard work, to blowing bubbles! When the weather turns cold and rainy, Rose doesn't come outside to play with Nelly anymore. Nelly tries to do some of the things they love by herself, but it's not the same without her best friend! Rose and Nelly must find a way to be together again despite the weather.Join Nelly, Rose, and the rest of the family on their adventures and learn about the importance of friendship, while learning a new language! Based on a true story.

"The laws of physics say it's impossible, and his friends tell him the same. But Mike works as hard as he can to accomplish his goal." Mike dreams of traveling faster than the speed of light. He studies and studies his physics and math, and eventually comes up with a spaceship that goes so fast even the light cannot catch it! When Mike comes back, he can't wait to tell his friends about his adventure. However, he discovers that his friends have aged, even though he was only gone for a moment! How can that be? As your curious young explorers join Mike on his journey through time and space, they will learn about physics, time travel, and the importance of having lifelong friends to share their adventures with, all while learning a new language!

"And because he was the emperor, he got what he wanted." The Emperor got a new bicycle for his birthday, but he's too busy coveting everyone else's to truly enjoy his gift. He takes all the bicycles in the kingdom for himself, but soon realizes that no one wants to play with him! The Emperor learns a very important lesson about sharing with others and enjoying what you have as he looks for other children to play with.This book helps children learn the importance of being kind, loving, and giving, all while helping them learn a new language!