Books published by Xist Publishing

"This R is rope. R can start a word like rat. Or rocket." Discover the letter R in this new series where each letter in the alphabet gets it own turn to shine. In each Discover the Alphabet book, kids will learn how the featured letter is used in the English language.

"This Q is queenly. Q can start a word like quail. Or quilt." Discover the letter Q in this new series where each letter in the alphabet gets it own turn to shine. In each Discover the Alphabet book, kids will learn how the featured letter is used in the English language. Bright photographs and engaging text bring the alphabet to life i...

"This M is mechanical. M can start a word like magic. Or mouse." Discover the letter M in this new series where each letter in the alphabet gets it own turn to shine. In each Discover the Alphabet book, kids will learn how the featured letter is used in the English language. Bright photographs and engaging text bring the alphabet to life.

"This L is leafy. L can start a word like leopard. Or lizard." Discover the letter L in this new series where each letter in the alphabet gets it own turn to shine. In each Discover the Alphabet book, kids will learn how the featured letter is used in the English language.

"This J is jeweled. J can start a word like juice. Or jet." Discover the letter J in this new series where each letter in the alphabet gets it own turn to shine. In each Discover the Alphabet book, kids will learn how the featured letter is used in the English language. Bright photographs and engaging text bring the alphabet to life in t...

"This I is icy. I can start a word like idea. Or even stand alone as I." Discover the letter I in this new series where each letter in the alphabet gets it own turn to shine. In each Discover the Alphabet book, kids will learn how the featured letter is used in the English language.

"This H is hot. H can start a word like hen. Or hinge." Discover the letter H in this new series where each letter in the alphabet gets it own turn to shine. In each Discover the Alphabet book, kids will learn how the featured letter is used in the English language.

"This F is fancy. F can start a word like face. Or feather." Discover the letter F in this new series where each letter in the alphabet gets it own turn to shine. In each Discover the Alphabet book, kids will learn how the featured letter is used in the English language. Bright photographs and engaging text bring the alphabet to life in...

"This D is delicious. D can start a word like donut. Or desert." Discover the letter D in this new series where each letter in the alphabet gets it own turn to shine. In each Discover the Alphabet book, kids will learn how the featured letter is used in the English language.

"This B is bumpy. B can start a word like bear. Or ballerina." Discover the letter B in this new series where each letter in the alphabet gets it own turn to shine. In each Discover the Alphabet book, kids will learn how the featured letter is used in the English language.

It's a beautiful day for a yellow umbrella! Bright, retro-inspired illustrations accompany a little girl on her dreamy day with a yellow umbrella. This bilingual picture book is a great resource with a sweet story in both Spanish and English.

Spanish Bedtime Story This hauntingly lovely classic lullaby is paired with imaginative illustrations. A mother's love chases away fear in a Nordic-inspired celebration of sweet sleep. Read this book to your little ones to let them know you will always be there. Pair it with the original song by Stephen Foster for a relaxing bedtime routine. Historia española de la hora de acostarse Esta canción de cuna clásica encantadora encantadora se empareja con las ilustraciones imaginativas. El amor de una madre evita el miedo en una celebración inspirada en los nórdicos del dulce sueño. Lea este libro a sus pequeños para hacerles saber que siempre estará allí. Emparejalo con la canción original de Stephen Foster para una rutina relajante para acostarse.

Art history made accessible and enjoyable for kids Learn all about Romanticism in this art history book for kids. Meet famous artists like Caspar David Friedrich, Henry Fuseli, and Eugene Delacroix and find out why they painted the way they did. The Romantic period of art began in the early 1800s in Germany. Kids will learn to spot details and themes in Romantic art and will develop an appreciation for the style through this simple and child appropriate book. Here's a sample page from the book: Romantic art has a big focus on nature. Most Romantic paintings are scenes of nature. A big theme in Romantic art is the power of nature, and how it is beautiful and innocent. Romantics believed that nature should be protected from anything harmful.

Art history made accessible and enjoyable for kids Learn all about Rococo Art in this art history book for kids. Meet famous artists like François Boucher, Antoine Watteau, and Jean Claude Richard and find out why they painted the way they did. The Rococo period began in the 1700s and featured art that was inspired by the extravagant nature of the court of Louis XV. Kids will learn to spot details and themes in Rococo art and will develop an appreciation for the style through this simple and child appropriate book. Here's a sample page from the book: Rococo art is a very important and unusual genre. The art styles before and after the Rococo style were very serious and formal. Rococo art is light and playful. It shows fun scenes of the rich people of that day, or playful angels or mythological characters. This small turn to light and fun art is unique to the Rococo style. This is why Rococo art is so interesting and is still appreciated today.

What's your favorite sport? In My Favorite Sport: Horseback Riding students will learn all about riding horses. Each My Favorite Sport book includes engaging nonfiction text about the activity, the equipment, and the skills needed to play the game.

All She Wants is a Friend When a little girl goes for a walk outside, she sees plenty of animals that could be a perfect playmate for her. Can she get them to stick around and play? A fun bilingual picture book in both English and Spanish for preschoolers and other young children with lots of prepositions, perfect for classroom use.

What do caterpillars like? Carrots? Coffee? When a caterpillar finds a little girl, she shares all of her favorite activities with it. This fun little story features Spanish and English text suitable for toddlers and and beginning readers.

Learn all about German Shepherds in this level 2 reader. With short sentences and sight words, kids will learn about one of the world's most loved dogs. With beautiful color photos of puppies, dog activities and more. This book is part of the Discover Reading series and is a great choice for beginning readers.

Discover the world of beautiful butterflies and moths. In this Discover Reading book, short sentence and beautiful photos introduce children to metamorphosis, flight and the life cycle of a butterfly. This book is part of the Discover Reading series and is a great choice for beginning readers.

We all know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but that doesn't mean that kids want to sit down and eat. This level 2 reader brings breakfast to kids in simple sentences and with crisp and clear photos.

The lyrics this patriotic classic are combined with stunning photographs of the American flag and displays of USA pride. With one line on each page, people of all ages will enjoy singing the song while looking at the images. Celebrate America's Independence day with this short book and use it as a teaching tool to share the song and images of the flag with children for the fourth of July.

Discover Fairy Tales Make sure you don't stop and talk to strangers! The classic story of Little Red Riding Hood has been retold with simple, rhythmic sentences for beginning readers and wiggly toddlers.

Discover Reading Early Reader Learn all about these super cute baby animals. This level 2 reader features adorable photographs and informative text for beginning readers.

What is your favorite pet? My favorite pets are ferrets. Would you like to learn about them? In My Favorite Pet: Ferrets, students will learn about having ferrets as pets. Each My Favorite Pet book includes information on where pets live, how they play, and what they eat. Sample Text: Ferrets sleep about 18 hours a day. But when they're awake, they love to play.

What's your favorite sport? In My Favorite Sport: Tennis students will learn all about the great game of tennis. Each My Favorite Sport book includes engaging nonfiction text about the game, the field, the rules, the scoring, the equipment, and the skills needed to play the game. Sample Text: Keep your eye on the ball! Hit the ball over the net! Try to hit it back! Tennis is a fast game, full of quick movements. I love to play tennis! The rectangle court is divided by a net. The sidelines and the baseline at the back show the borders. The squares are called service areas.