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At Clavis, our focus is on what’s best for children. We believe that books play a key role in each new phase in life. Our toddler books are tailored for every stage from 0 to 3 and center on the five most important themes: daily life, skills, emotions, the world, and language development. The age range and theme of every book in our toddler series can be found on the back cover, indicated by a colored train.
The number of train cars indicates the age range:
The color of the train indicates the theme:
www.clavis-publishing.com for babies from 12 months from 18 months from 24 months from 30 months daily life skills emotions the world language development

Now it’s time for cake. Everybody gets a piece. I blow out one candle.

I raise my arms as my family sings for me. Hip, hip, hooray!







In the same series

isbn 9798890632166
Price: $11.95

A cheerful first look-and-point book about the summer. For toddlers ages 12 months and up, with a focus on the world surrounding the child.
Look! The plants are thirsty, butterflies are flying to the flowers, and Noa is playing in the little pool. What else do you see?
THE WORLD
Price: $11.95
Pub date: June 2026
ISBN 9798890633439
Title: It’s Summer
Series: Look!
Author-illustrator: Pauline Oud (The Netherlands)
Ages 12 months and up
Board book 20 pages
Dimensions: 6.30 x 6.30







A cheerful first look-and-point book about the zoo. For toddlers ages 12 months and up, with a focus on the world surrounding the child.
Look! The monkey is eating a banana, the penguins are walking on the ice, and the lion is sound asleep. What else do you see?

THE WORLD
Price: $11.95
Pub date: June 2026
isbn 9798890633149
Title: The Zoo
Series: Look!
Author-illustrator: Pauline Oud (The Netherlands)
Ages 12 months and up
Board book 20 pages
Dimensions: 6.30 x 6.30

A cheerful board book about sweet animals you can spot during the day. For little animal lovers ages 12 months and up, with a focus on the world surrounding the child.
It’s bright outside and it’s time to play. But Cat is sleepy. She’s taking a nap on the windowsill. Which other animals will we find outside?
THE WORLD
Price: $11.95
Pub date: June 2026
isbn 9798890632975
Title: A Day Full of Animals
Author-illustrator: Esther van den Berg (The Netherlands)
Ages 12 months and up
Board book 20 pages
Dimensions: 6.30 x 6.30







A funny story in which several animals mistake a potty for other objects. For toddlers ages 24 months and up, with a focus on the child’s skills.
Something red falls from the sky. Dog thinks it’s a hat. The other animals try to guess too. A mug? A boat? A house? Only Hare knows what it is, because it’s his
By the same author-illustrator










A playful book about a mom with a passion. For toddlers ages 24 months and up, with a focus on the world surrounding the child.
My mom loves traveling. She’s happiest when we’re on the road—and so am I! We have exciting adventures everywhere we go. Together, we plan to explore the entire world!
Price: $14.95
Pub date: May 2026
isbn 9798890633163
Title: My Mom Loves . . . Traveling!
Series: My Mom Loves . . .
Ages 24 months and up
Board book 24 pages
Dimensions: 8.27 x 8.66

“Moms are people too, and this series expresses that sentiment with wild, unabashed joy.” – SchoolJournalLibrary

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Author-illustrator: Esther van den Berg (The Netherlands)








A sweet book celebrating Dad on Father’s Day and every day. For toddlers ages 24 months and up, with a focus on the child’s emotions.

Katie wants to surprise Dad. She prepares a special lunch for him, helps him make soup, and feeds the chickens with him. For her awesome dad, Katie even gets to pick out a delicious tart!

Price: $16.95
Pub date: April 2026
isbn 9798890633095
Title: Katie Celebrates Dad
Author-illustrator: Liesbet Slegers (Belgium)
Ages 24 months and up
Hardcover 32 pages
Dimensions: 8.27 x 8.66














A warm book full of sweet dreams. For anyone ages 2 years and up who’s feeling sleepy.
is filled with all sorts of sleepers: stomach sleepers, back sleepers, upsidedown sleepers, underground sleepers, water


A true classic, entirely restyled!

An informative and funny seek-and-find book that takes you on a dinosaur adventure. For little squeakers and big roarers ages 3 years and up.
Roooaaar! Join the dinosaur safari and search for lost items with the Furry Friends. You never know what you might find when you visit the land of the dinosaurs. There could be a secret cave filled with treasure, a fun board game to play, or even a bit of underwater exploration. And, wait: Is that a giant . . . dinosaur poop?
Price: $20.95
Pub date: September 2026 isbn 9798890633415
Title: Dinosaur Safari! The Big Dinosaur Seek-and-Find Book Series: Furry Friends
Author-illustrator: Federico Van Lunter (Belgium)
Ages 3 years and up
Board book 18 pages
Dimensions: 10.20 x 13.40











A familiar story about emotions, friendship, and recognition. For little volcanoes ages 3 years and up.
Little Dino and his friend Bronto are on a walk together when suddenly the ground starts to shake. They discover that a small volcano has erupted. The little volcano is angry because the dinosaurs never see him. In fact, they even step on him! Together with his friends, Little Dino creates a place where the little volcano is seen and valued.
Price: $20.95
Pub date: May 2026 isbn 9798890633125
Title: Little Dino and the Angry Volcano Series: Little Dino
Author: Diane Put (Belgium)
Illustrator: Rik De Wulf (Belgium)
Ages 3 years and up
Hardcover 40 pages
Dimensions: 9.84 x 10.20


“A tender tale of parent-child love, with some dino facts for good measure.” – Kirkus Reviews


A familiar and comforting story about bad dreams, courage, and friendship. For children
Every night, Bee has the same dream of a scary bear. When he tries sharing the dream with his friend, Ant only laughs at him. With the help of another friend, Bee learns to overcome his fear and discovers his own strength.
Author: Annemie Vandaele (Belgium)
Illustrator: Wen Sylvestre (The Netherlands)







A sweet and familiar story about a little tiger who’ll do anything to avoid bedtime. For sleepyheads ages 3 years and up who want to stay up just a little longer.
Little Tiger is lying in bed, but he doesn’t feel like sleeping. “Mommy!” he calls. “Daddy! There’s a monster in my room!” His parents rush in. But when there’s no monster to be found, Little Tiger has to go back to bed . . . “Mommy! Daddy! Now there are hundreds of them!”
Price: $20.95
Pub date: April 2026 isbn 9798890631824
Title: Will Little Tiger Tell the Truth?
Author: Carol Roth (Old Tappan, NJ)
Illustrator: Ravan Sader (Jordan) Ages 3 years and up Hardcover 32 pages
Dimensions: 9.84 x 10.20

A heartwarming story about loss, courage, and Emma takes her beloved doll Mia everywhere she goes. They play, laugh, and cry together, but one day something happens that makes Mia look less than perfect. The children in the neighborhood tease Emma about her broken doll, so she hides Mia and plays with her new, beautiful doll instead. But no matter how hard she tries, Emma can’t forget Mia. When she meets Sophia, who doesn’t









the same series


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A playful and heartwarming story full of humor and a touch of magic. For children ages 4 years and up who love challenges and surprises.
Oliver the cat wants to climb higher. From the chair to the table, from the table to the cupboard, from the cupboard to the tree, from the tree to the roof . . . Being up high is the perfect place to be . . . right?
Price: $20.95
Pub date: April 2026
isbn 9798890633071
Title: Higher!
Author-illustrator: Patricia Fitti (Argentina) Ages 4 years and up Hardcover 40 pages
Dimensions: 8.27 x 11.42
By the same author-illustrator

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isbn 9798890630810
Price: $19.95

“Furry feline fun that youngsters will clamor for again and again.”
– Kirkus Reviews

Starred review

fabulous fable about points of view and a creative lesson on–opposites.” Booklist







A heartwarming story about dealing with
A real helping hand to motivate children ages
Patrick likes to be at home where it’s quiet. When he goes to the park or the soccer field, his worries wake up. Sometimes they overwhelm him like a tidal wave; sometimes they bury him like an avalanche. He never gets anywhere! Does that mean he has to stay at home forever? Or can a
By the same author

“Nolionaboutit: Thismakesforvery enjoyablereading, acuddledupwith favoritetoy.” –KirkusReviews


A heartwarming picture book about different days and the variety of ways children move through their emotions with play. For children ages 4 years and up.
Sometimes I need to create, and other times I need to wreck it all. There are moments when I am calm, and sometimes I need to let my wild out. I like being by myself, but I always need us.
Price: $20.95
Pub date: May 2026 isbn 9798890632555
Title: Always Us
Author-illustrator: A. Simioni (Toronto, ON)
Ages 4 years and up
Hardcover 32 pages
Dimensions: 8.27 x 11.42






Op een dag, als boosheid in jou bruist, borrelt en uitbreekt,

kan er een wrokmonstertje opduiken.
In het begin laat jouw verdriet dat wrokmonstertje toe. En het wrokmonster luistert graag naar al jouw gemopper.

Het monstertje is maar klein. Morgen is het weer weg, denk je. Niks om me zorgen over te maken!
pas op …








A story about embracing differences and finding friendship in unexpected places. For children ages 4 years and up, who might find that letting go and loosening up can lead to wonderful discoveries.
Ted loves order. He likes to arrange his things in neat, tidy rows. On the first day of school, he meets Jess. She loves chaos. She messes up all of his tidy rows. Ted can’t stand it! Surely, a neatnik like him can’t be friends with a messy girl like her. Or can he?

Author: Joanna McIntyre (Vancouver, BC)
Illustrator: Nina Podlesnyak (Issaquah, WA)


It was National Letter Writing Day, and Hannah knew just how to celebrate.

Dear Classmates,
Last year I got really sick. I was in the hospital for a long time and couldn’t even go to school. I promised myself I’d celebrate every single day I get to be healthy, so that’s why I celebrate my holidays. I didn’t want you to know me as “the sick kid,” like my old school did. I wanted a fresh start. But now you know my secret. Do you still want me as a friend?
Your friend (I hope), Holiday Hannah

“That’s














isbn 9781605377230
Price: $12.95
“A sweet celebra- tion of family introductionand to some popularperennially animals.” – Kirkus Reviews









In this story, Little Tractor learns from his friends that it’s better to be honest. For everyone ages 4 years and up.
Oh no! Jules has broken his leg. He needs help moving the sheep to the other pasture. Little Tractor volunteers, but herding sheep isn’t as easy as it looks. Little Tractor wants to be helpful, but now he needs help. What can he tell Jules?
Price: $20.95
Pub date: May 2026
isbn 9798890633132
Title: Little Tractor Tells a Fib
Series: Little Tractor
Author: Natalie Quintart (Belgium)
Illustrator: Philippe Goossens (Belgium)
Ages 4 years and up
Hardcover 32 pages
Dimensions: 9.84 x 10.20
“Make
In the same series

isbn 9798890630995
Price: $19.95

isbn 9798890630056
Price: $19.95
are super excited. They’ve dressed up and are heading out trick-or-treating. They want costumes. But instead, they get spooked by
















How long will winter last?

Of course there is!
Many animals are resting, but Squirrel woke up hungry. In the fall, she stashed away some food. Now, where did she hide it? Oh, there it is!
Take a quick bite and go back to sleep, Squirrel, before you become a snack. Because someone else is awake, too . .










A sweet Christmas story about friendship and perseverance. For children ages 5 years and up.
Squirrel is making a card to invite Mouse, his best friend, to Christmas. He wants it to be the most beautiful card in the whole world, so he spends extra time to get it just right. But, oh no! Did he spend too much time on it? Is it too late to get his invitation to Mouse? How can they celebrate










Jip takes another good look at the red thread. “Maybe it’s a ribbon!”
“What are you talking about?” Sam grumbles.
“A ribbon! The kind you wrap around a present at Christmas.” Jip looks up. “If I follow the thread, I might find a present waiting for me at the end!”


Jip follows the thread from the playroom into the hallway. There’s no end in sight.
“It could also be the string of a musical instrument,” she says. “Maybe a red violin.”
“Must be a really big violin,” Sam snorts. “Or a harp!” Jip sighs. “Who knows, maybe the instrument can’t play any beautiful music because its string is missing.”
Sam tilts his head. “Then we must return it.”




An imaginative book with stunning illustrations about playing, wondering, and connecting. For dreamers ages 5 years

I’m looking for something, but I don’t know what it is. Something is making me feel restless. I think it’s the giant. Do you know that feeling? The feeling you have when you can’t find something, even though you know it’s there? Sometimes, what you’re looking for is closer than you think. You just need to close your eyes and open your heart.



























Alice in Wonderland in an imaginative new edition, with beautiful illustrations. For all readers ages 6 years
When Alice follows a talking white rabbit and dives into a rabbit hole without thinking, her magical, absurd adventure begins. Travel through Wonderland and meet the Mad Hatter, the Queen of Hearts, and the Cheshire Cat in a world where nothing is as it seems.

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One day, Belle’s father receives a letter with terrible news.

Dear Sir,
We regret to inform you through this letter that your ships sank last night during a violent storm.
Despite the brave efforts of your crew, all your valuable cargo was lost at sea. We extend our deepest sympathies to you and your family.
He’s forced to sell his house and move to the countryside with his daughters. Belle’s sisters soon grow bored without their fancy things and crowds of admirers, but Belle is quite content with her new life. She’s happy to help her father. She cooks, sews, reads, and sings.
She loves life on the farm. Every morning begins the same, but there are always little things that make the day special new flowers blooming in the fields, fluffy chicks in the yard, or fresh milk to enjoy.



Beauty and the Beast in an imaginative new edition, with beautiful illustrations. For all readers ages 6 years
Hidden deep in a dark forest lies an enchanted castle. The Beast spends his days reading books, listening to the rain, and tending his rose garden, all in perfect silence. On the other side of the forest, in a bustling city, lives Belle. She’s clever and kind, with a head full of stories about brave heroes and heroines, magical adventures, and faraway lands. When their paths cross, something unexpected begins to blossom: the first stirrings of a love powerful enough to change












If you can’t explain something, your imagination can. A funny book for little night owls ages 5 years and up.
Mysterious sounds wake me up every night. Something’s in the wall—that’s just not right! Is it a donkey or robot? An athlete? A snake? What’s going on here, for goodness’ sake?! Mom and Dad think I’m making it up . . . Maybe you’ll believe me?

Price: $20.95
Pub date: July 2026
isbn 9798890632432
Title: What’s That in the Wall?
Author-illustrator: C. M. Walton (Toronto, ON)
Ages 5 years and up
Hardcover 40 pages
Dimensions: 9.84 x 10.20








This is Lion, and he’s my friend. Together, we go on adventures and play games. Sometimes we get upset with each other. But no matter, we stick together. He’s my



She dropped a clock and listened . . . but nothing happened.

She then decided to drop three alarm clocks and two wall clocks. She listened closely as the wind froze for five whole seconds.
“Grandma, it’s working!” the girl shouted. “Now we’ll always be together!” She then continued to destroy all the clocks and watches in the house.






































An enlightening and informative book about zookeepers and what they do. For animal lovers ages 4 years and up.
Zookeepers have a really fun job: They get to take care of animals every day! They know all about the species they work with. They feed the animals and keep the pens clean. Zookeepers also keep a close eye on each animal and help them stay calm when the vet visits. Animals are surprising and unpredictable, so each day is different at the zoo!
Price: $20.95
Pub date: May 2026
isbn 9798890633262
Title: Zookeepers and What They Do
Series: Professions
Author-illustrator: Liesbet Slegers (Belgium)
Ages 4 years and up
Hardcover 32 pages
Dimensions: 9.84 x 10.20






When you walk through the hospital doors, you see many rooms. In those rooms are the sick patients. They need care from the nurses all day. Nurses work early in the morning, or late in the evening. They even work at night. Look, the nurse who has been working all night long can go home now. She has worked hard and needs to get some rest. Before she leaves, she tells the other nurse what has happened that night: the doctor has brought in a boy with a high fever. He’s in room 321. When the new nurse knows all this, he can take care of the boy too.








A gorgeous picture book filled with animal facts and warm fuzzies! For curious explorers who are wild about their dads,
A playful lion cub tugs at his father’s mane, while a fluffy little flamingo chick snuggles under Daddy’s warm wings. Growing up can be a challenge in the animal kingdom, just like it is in the human world. Luckily, the little ones in this book have amazing dads who cuddle, care, and help them grow.












This is the eighth book in the Super Animals series, beautifully illustrated nonfiction about special animals. For little biologists
The nine animals in this book are foodies. Each of them has its own favorite meal. Discover all about these extraordinary food lovers: the giant anteater, the American pygmy shrew, the sea lamprey, the seven-spotted ladybug, the brown pelican, the domestic pig, the desert locust, the green anaconda, and the

A funny book full of animal facts and toilet truths. For nature lovers ages 6 years and up.
Did you know that cow farts can heat a house? And that sloths relieve themselves only once a week? Did you know that pandas sometimes do a handstand while peeing? And that bucks use their own urine as a perfume? Are you aware that rabbits eat their own droppings? Discover smelly facts about animal turds and cow farts in this surprising book.
Price: $20.95
Pub date: June 2026 isbn 9798890632999
Title: Animals and Their Toilet Rituals
Author: Ine De Volder (Belgium)
Illustrator: Evie Mariek Meij (The Netherlands) Ages 6 years and up
Hardcover 32 pages
Dimensions: 9.84 x 10.20






This STEM book is a additionmust-have collection!toany
“Wise keeps the countdown moving with wordplay-filled banter. Against pale-colored back- drops, Lynch’s panels amplify the story’s over-the-top style via the googly eyed characters’ antics.” – Publishers Weekly

With invaluable summaries and examples to teach and learn about math, covering essential topics like number sequences.

A hilarious comic that shows how much fun math can be. For math fans and non-math
Sheep, Chicken, and Goat need to take Farmer Ed’s money to the bank. The farmer wrote his code on a piece of paper, but . . . Goat got hungry and ate it! He remembers Farmer Ed saying there was some kind of logic to the code.
Title: The Combination Lock Problem. Number Sequences
















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