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  • Bibliography:
    59 Books
  • First Book:
    April 1996
  • Latest Book:
    August 2012
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Book List in Order: 59 titles



  • Armadillo emerges from her burrow in search of tasty insects, but her peaceful hunt will be interrupted by a hungry coyote and a trip across a busy roadway. How will Armadillo manage? This fun and informative story with detailed illustrations has bee...



  • In a backyard in southern New England, Bumblebee emerges from her winter hibernation and soon her nest is a flurry of activity. Follow Bumblebee and her young as they collect nectar while buzzing around a New England backyard. Reviewed by the Smithso...



  • Children read and watch as Orang utan has a day full of fun and games. With simple text and fun photography of baby Orang utan, children are bound to read this book over and over.



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    - Simple text and fun photos
    - 16...



  • During her family's long migration, Judy keeps a close watch over all of the elephants in her herd, especially Baby. When the herd stops to rest, Judy notices that Baby is stuck in a pit of thick mud, and unable to move. How will Baby get out? Find o...



  • Kakuda is an orphaned giraffe who is not old enough to care of himself. He is very hungry but cannot reach the leaves on a tall tree. Suddenly a jeep full of men spot him. Have they come to help or harm Kakuda? Children can watch as an uplifting tale...



  • Norman is a young lion who has recently left his pride. After a few days of unsuccessful hunting, Norman is hungry! While trying to fish for a tasty tortoise, Norman suddenly finds himself adrift on a log in the middle of the river! How will he get b...














  • Every day Chirp practices flapping her wings and jumping off her branch, but she still hasnât mastered the art of flying. Maybe Chirp isnât meant to be a flying bird. But what kind of bird is she meant to be? Chirp and Peep are determined to find o...



  • Children show their daddies how much they love them with I Love My Daddy! A 16-page padded board book, I Love My Daddy entertains children with charming rhymes and beautiful illustrations of adorable animals playing and spending time with their daddi...



  • At the Rivers edge, Ankylosaurus is so busy eating that he doesn't notice that a huge T-rex is watching him. When Ankylosaurus finally sees the dangerous predator, he runs for his life, but will need more than speed to survive. Kids are bound to love...



  • Children show their mommies how much they love them with I Love My Mommy! A 16-page padded board book, I Love My Mommy entertains children with charming rhymes and colorful illustrations of adorable animals playing and spending time with their mommie...



  • Children learn with Baby Dolphin as his mommy teaches him about swimming on his back, catching food and leaping into the air. Baby Dolphin's Busy Day, a 16-page sturdy board book, offers charming text and beautiful photographs of Baby Dolphin that is...



  • Baby Koala and Mommy spend the day playing, eating, exploring and napping. Baby Koala and Mommy, a 16-page sturdy board book, is part of Soundprints' Baby Animals series, which teaches kids that young animals depend on their Mommies and Daddies just ...



  • If you break it, Handy Manny will fix it! In Counting on Friends, children follow Handy Manny as he introduces children to counting from 1 to 10 in both English and Spanish. This 24-page, colorful paperback book with an easy-to-carry handle includes ...



  • Children can explore the world of colors and shapes with Winnie the Pooh, Piglet and all their friends from the Hundred-Acre-Wood. Also included is a musical audiobook CD for listening fun!



    Book Features:
    - A paperback cover with a ...



  • With the wave of her wand, Abby Cadabby casts some very creative spells. Children will laugh along as they learn that letters build words like "cat" and "bat." This unique book comes with interactive puzzles and a read-along, sing-along CD. Includes ...






  • It's an exciting day for Baby Polar Bear and Mommy as Baby Polar Bear learns to swim! Join him as he explores the water and learns to paddle. Baby Polar Bear Learns to Swim, a 16-page sturdy board book, is part of Soundprints' Baby Animals series, wh...



  • Even animals share a special bond with their sisters! Children will love seeing foxes, bears, raccoons and more having fun with their sisters. Kids will show how much they love their sisters with this book! This 16-page padded board book features cha...




  • Children are sure to have fun learning the alphabet with this Winnie the Pooh Read, Play and Go book. With colorful illustrations and simple pictures of letters, it makes learning easy and fun. Watch your child go on a rhyming adventure through the a...



  • Children follow the Black Bear family as they cool off in the lake, find honey in the woods and have a fun day of playing and exploring! Reviewed by the Smithsonian Institution for accuracy, Black Bear at Sweet Berry Trail is a fun and informative st...



  • Children will be amazed by the trucks that dump, dig, and mix! This clever book uses vibrant clay artwork and real-life photographs to show a variety of trucks that practically drive off the pages. This book also comes with soft plush toy dump truck!...



  • Children will take a trip into the deep blue sea, exploring the exciting and mysterious world of oceanic animals. With fun rhymes, interesting facts and great illustrations, this Alphabet book is sure to keep your child interested from A to Z. Review...





  • It's birthday time at the Clubhouse! The Mousekefriends are throwing Mickey Mouse a surprise birthday party. Reading comprehension questions guide children as they answer simple questions about the story and learn the importance of working together. ...






  • Froggy Went A-Courtin' has been a favorite American melody for decades. Now children can enjoy playful illustrations as they sing-along to both new lyrics, as well as the classic ones. This book includes sheet music for the song and a sing-along audi...



  • Children will explore the world of insects in this book that includes a clever mixture of clay illustrations and real-life photography.
    This book also comes with an easy-to-download eBook for added learning fun.

    Delightful and durable First...



  • Fly through the solar system in this exploration of outer space! Children will find this book to be colorful and entertaining, as bright clay illustrations are mixed with real-life photography to present a unique look at the world outside our planet ...



  • Get readyâÃ,â,¬Ã,¦Blast off! Children will get lost in the universe with this wonderful Alphabet book. From Astronaut to Zenith, and everything in between, there is so much that kids will learn. With fun rhymes, interesting facts and great illust...



  • Quack, quack! Children follow Mama Duck as she takes Baby Duck and his siblings for a walk. When Baby Duck gets lost, he must try to find his way back to his family. Baby Duck Gets Lost, a 16-page sturdy board book, is part of Soundprints Baby Animal...






  • It's a peaceful day as Iguanodon eats his morning meal, but little does he know a ferocious predator is watching him. It's Neovenator! Will Iguanodon be able to escape safely? Kids are bound to love this book with its detailed illustrations and story...



  • Children follow Snow White as she escapes from her stepmother, the wicked Queen. Will she be able to start a new life with her friends, the Seven Dwarfs? This adorable 36-page, colorful padded board book shows children the importance of never giving ...






  • Children discover how special our planet Earth can be in I Love My Planet Earth! A 16-page padded board book, I Love My Planet Earth entertains children with fun rhymes and vibrant cut-paper artwork depicting the world around them; perfect for all cu...




  • Down by the Bay has been a favorite American melody for decades. Now children can enjoy playful illustrations as they sing-along to new lyrics, as well as the classic ones. This book includes sheet music for the song and a sing-along audiobook that a...



  • Children will follow Fawn, the baby deer, as she has a fun-filled day with her family. Fawn and her Family, a 16-page sturdy board book, is part of Soundprints' Baby Animals series, which teaches kids that young animals depend on their Mommies and Da...







  • It's the first day of school! Join the Sesame Street gang for art time, recess, snacktime, and more! This READ ALONG! edition contains audio narration....



  • Get ready for school with your Sesame Street friends. Learn all the colors of the rainbow! This READ ALONG! edition contains audio narration....



  • It's the last day of school! Elmo and his friends make a goodbye surprise for their teacher. This READ ALONG! edition contains audio narration....



  • Join Elmo for a musical day on Sesame Street as he learns to play a new instrument with the help of his friends. This READ ALONG! edition contains audio narration....






  • Elmo and Abby Cadabby enjoy a day away from Sesame Street during their first visit to Farmer Grover's farm. This READ ALONG! edition contains audio narration....




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    Come along on an alphabet safari, discovering African animals from Agama Lizard to Zebra, plus many more. With fun rhymes, interesting facts and great illustrations, this Alphabet book is sure to keep children interested from A to Z. Alphabet of Afri...



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    Come along on an alphabet adventure, discovering different animals, starting with Ant and ending with Zebra, plus many more in between. With fun rhymes, interesting facts and great illustrations, all reviewed by experts at the Smithsonian Institution...



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    Enter the world of Winnie the Pooh in this treasury featuring all the lovable characters from the Hundred-Acre Wood. Each original story will entertain children while also teaching gentle lessons about some of life's small troubles. Includes a foldou...



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    Children learn valuable life lessons from Cinderella and Belle, such as good manners and the importance of keeping promises. Cinderella and Belle: Kindness Counts is a 24-page book with colorful artwork and an easy-to-carry handle, making it easy for...



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    Join Mickey and his pals as they use teamwork, and a little help from Toodles, to fix Goofy's broken xylophone. You can lend a hand by repeating the colors and patterns found on the xylophone. It is your turn to shine so come inside, it's fun!This ta...



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    What is black and white and has a siren that blares? Children learn the answer to this, and many more questions when they play a mystery guessing game with Lightning McQueen and all his favorite Cars. Children are presented with fun hints as they try...


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Laura Gates Galvin has published 59 books.

Laura Gates Galvin does not have a new book coming out soon. The latest book, Deer Mouse at Old Farm Road, was published in August 2012.

The first book by Laura Gates Galvin, Armadillo at Riverside Road, was published in April 1996.

No. Laura Gates Galvin does not write books in series.