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Derived from a patriotic Grammy-nominated spoken word album recorded by The Duke in 1973.

Now, in America, Why I Love Her, we can join Little Duke on his journey through this great land and learn about true American values of love, freedom, compassion, honesty, family, unity, hope, liberty & justice, honor and peace.

Ghost stories from The Witch City have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery!

Welcome to the spooky streets of Salem, Massachusetts!

Stay alert! Ghosts lurk around every corner. Even the most unexpected places might be haunted by wandering phantoms.

Did you know that inside Howard Street Cemetery, the ghost of accused witch Giles Corey wanders among the gravestones? Or that outside the Ropes Mansion, the ghost of Abigail Ropes can be seen peeking out of the windows? Have you heard that the Gardner-Pingree House on Essex Street is home to the spirit of a murdered sea captain?

Pulled right from history, these ghostly tales will change the way you see Salem forever, and have you sleeping with the lights on!

Welcome to America! Join a parent and child eagle as they celebrate the beauty and history of the United States together in this patriotic board book. They begin their trip at the top of the Statue of Liberty, travel to the Cradle of Liberty and our nation's capital, and take a wagon across the plains. They visit national parks, mountains, and deserts. Along the way they learn about Native Americans, pilgrims, and our country's birthday too! Our feathered tour guides will help children and their loved ones learn together about America.Bestselling author Martha Day Zschock is an artist and former elementary teacher with a passion for helping children explore new places. The Hello! series illustrates how exploring real places yields new discoveries. Through these journeys, kids can explore and become experts on the world they see inside and outside the book, through the engaging, bright, and detailed illustrations. For ages 0-3. Made in the USA.

Color your way through the Mississippi Gulf Coast—wildlife, cities & islands come alive!

Take a trip along the Mississippi Gulf Coast, see and read about what makes each city unique. Explore the barrier islands and catch site of the birds, reptiles, and insects that make this place their home. Enjoy 40 pages of hand-illustrated drawings with information in which you can add your touch of color.

Welcome to North Carolina!

Parent and child cardinals take a tour of North Carolina in best-selling author-illustrator Martha Day Zschock's Hello! board book series for children. In Hello, North Carolina!, join the pair as they explore the Blue Ridge Parkway, hike the Appalachian Trail, and explore the Biltmore Estate. With something for the entire family to enjoy, you won’t want to say goodbye!

Ghost stories from New York's upstate towns have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery!

Welcome to the spooky Catskills!

Stay alert! Ghosts lurk around every corner. Even the most unexpected places might be haunted by wandering phantoms. 

Did you know the ghost of a colonial solider still haunts a home in Kinderhook? Or that the place where Washington Irving wrote “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” is just as spooky as that famous story? Can you believe New York’s Catskill Mountains are home to a shape-shifting witch? 

Pulled right from history, these ghostly tales will change the way you see the Catskills and have you sleeping with the light on! 

Welcome to the National Park! Parent and child eagles visit America's national parks and public lands in children's author-illustrator Martha Day Zschock's latest board book Hello, National Parks! Packed with details for the youngest travelers, the book takes little readers from the Statue of Liberty in the east to the Golden Gate in the west, from the Grand Canyon to Cape Cod National Seashore to the Everglades and to Hawaii Volcanoes. Along the way, budding Junior Rangers will begin to develop an appreciation for our country's history, animals, and beauty! For ages 0-3. Made in the USA.

Ghost stories from the City of Brotherly Love have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery!/

em>Welcome to the spooky streets of Philadelphia!/em>

Stay Alert! Ghosts lurk around every corner. Even the most unexpected places might be haunted by wandering phantoms.

Pulled right from history, these ghostly tales will change the way you see Philly forever, and have you sleeping with the lights on!

Ghost stories from Connecticut’s spookiest seaport have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery!

Welcome to the spooky seaport of Mystic, Connecticut!  

Stay alert! Ghosts lurk around every corner. Even the most unexpected places might be haunted by wandering phantoms. 

Did you know that a friendly innkeeper still checks in on guests at the inn he owned…200 years ago? Or that there may be a fiery curse on Mystic dating back to colonial days? Can you believe the Mystic River may be home to a ghost ship? 

Pulled right from history, these ghostly tales will change the way you see Mystic, and have you sleeping with the light on! 

Lloyd Vogt, an award-winning New Orleans architect, offers young people a fascinating glimpse into the history of New Orleans architecture. Dividing his discussion into two parts--house types and house styles--he provides a basic yet comprehensive first course in New Orleans building design in a language designed for easy understanding. Also provided are labeled drawings for style identification, and a complete glossary.

Ghost stories from Ohio's haunted cemeteries have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery!/

em>Welcome to the spooky cemeteries of Ohio!/em>

Stay Alert! Ghosts lurk around every corner. Even the most unexpected places might be haunted by wandering phantoms.

Pulled right from history, these ghostly tales will change the way you see Ohio's haunted cemeteries forever, and have you sleeping with the lights on!

Sometimes the coolest places are right outside your front door. Learning about Yellowstone’s interesting and unique culture has never been so super fun!

Did you know Yellowstone was the world’s first national park? Or that the Grand Prismatic Spring is the largest hot spring in the United States? From Old Faithful to the Wild West Pizzeria, Super Parks!: Yellowstone covers it all and is sure to engage any reader with fun facts about the history, culture, and people who make this place great. Drive along the Grand Loop, hike to Fossil Forest, and swim in the Firehole River, all right here. Take a peek inside to learn more about the impressive, unusual, super history of Yellowstone National Park!

Welcome to Texas! Parent and child Armadillos tour the Lone Star State in best-selling author-illustrator Martha Day Zschock's Hello! board book series for children. In Hello, Texas! join the pair as they explore Big Bend National Park, spend the day at the State Fair of Texas, discover the Alamo and splash at the beach. Along the way they stop for some yummy barbecue, pretend to be astronauts at Space Center Houston, wave to prairie dogs, watch bats fly in Austin, and end their day floating on a river boat in San Antonio! For ages 0-3. Made in the USA.

Derived from a patriotic Grammy-nominated spoken word album recorded by The Duke in 1973.

Now, in The People, we can join Little Duke on his journey through this great land and learn about true American values of love, freedom, compassion, honesty, family, unity, hope, liberty & justice, honor and peace.

Welcome to Cape Cod! Follow a parent and child seagull as they explore all around Massachusett's iconic cape. From the top of the Pilgrim Monument to the low sandy beaches, they enjoy time together exploring. They play baseball, bike past windmills, and harvest cranberries together in one of the cranberry bogs. Of course they make sandcastles and stay out late for a clambake! These tour guides will enjoy Cape Cod together and remind children and their loved ones of their own great visit to the Cape.Bestselling author Martha Day Zschock is an artist and former elementary teacher with a passion for helping children explore new places. The Hello! series illustrates how exploring real places yields new discoveries. Through these journeys, kids can explore and become experts on the world they see inside and outside the book, through the engaging, bright, and detailed illustrations. For ages 0-3. Made in the USA.

Bursting with delightful colors and bright illustrations, Local Baby: Charleston engages babies’ attention and encourages families to explore what makes their city so great.

See the Pineapple Fountain, stroll past Rainbow Row, sail around Fort Sumter, and splash at Folly Beach. Explore Charleston with this joyfully grabbable and wonderfully local board book that is sure to bring generations together.

Welcome to Alabama! Parent and child black bears explore everything special about Alabama—from gulf cities like Mobile, to the history of Birmingham and Montgomery, to its food, celebrations, and natural beauty. Come along for a southern adventure in best-selling author-illustrator Martha Day Zschock's Hello! board book series for children. For ages 0-3.

Bursting with delightful colors and bright illustrations, Local Baby: Maine engages babies’ attention and encourages families to explore what makes their state so great.

See the West Quoddy Head Light, hike Cadillac Mountain, canoe at Sebago Lake, and swim at Higgins Beach. Explore your state with this joyfully grabbable and wonderfully local board book that is sure to bring generations together.

Welcome to Boston! Follow a parent and child duck as they explore the state capital of Massachusetts and New England's largest city. From Beacon Hill to the Old North Church, they learn about the city's history. They visit museums, run in the marathon, and eat some great New England food at Quincy Market. Of course, they cheer for New England's wonderful and winning sports teams! Whether riding on the T, watching the duck boats, or enjoying July 4th fireworks, our feathered tour guides will remind children and loved ones of a great visit to Boston.Bestselling author Martha Day Zschock is an artist and former elementary teacher with a passion for helping children explore new places. The Hello! series illustrates how exploring real places yields new discoveries. Through these journeys, kids can explore and become experts on the world they see inside and outside the book, through the engaging, bright, and detailed illustrations. For ages 0-3. Made in the USA.

Sometimes the coolest places are right outside your front door. Learning about San Francisco’s interesting and unique culture has never been so super fun!

Did you know that San Francisco was one of the most popular places to secure a fortune during the Gold Rush? Or that you can still visit Alcatraz, the country’s most secure Federal prison, to this day? From the iconic Golden Gate Bridge, to the Mexican-American War, Super Cities!: San Francisco covers it all, and is sure to engage any reader with fun facts about the history, culture, and people who make this city great. Stroll along Pier 39, explore Chinatown, and try delicious chocolate at Ghirardelli Square, all right here. Take a peek inside to learn more about the impressive, unusual, super history of San Francisco!

Ghost stories from Oklahoma's Haunted Route 66 have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery!

Welcome to Oklahoma's spooky Route 66!

Stay alert! Ghosts lurk around every corner. Even the most unexpected places might be haunted by wandering phantoms. 

Did you know that a ghostly boy plays games with guests at the historic Coleman Theatre? Or that the body of Elmer McCurdy traveled up and down Route 66 for years as part of a creepy carnival attraction? Can you believe that in El Reno, screams of the dead still echo at Dead Man's Curve?

Pulled right from history, these spooky tales will change the way you see Oklahoma's Haunted Route 66 forever, and have you sleeping with the lights on! 

Ghost stories from the Berkshires have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery!

Welcome to the spooky Berkshires!

Stay Alert! Ghosts lurk around every corner. Even the most unexpected places might be haunted by wandering phantoms.

Did you know that at the Mount, the former home of famous author Edith Wharton, a shadowy phantom haunts the halls? Or that a ghost train still steams through the Hoosac Tunnel? Can you believe there's a top-hatted ghost who wakes guests in the night at the historic Red Lion Inn in Stockbridge?

Pulled right from history, these ghostly tales will change the way you see the Berkshires forever, and have you sleeping with the lights on!

Ghost stories from America’s most infamous prison have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery!

Welcome to the spooky island of Alcatraz!

Stay alert! Ghosts lurk around every corner. Even the most unexpected places might be haunted by wandering phantoms. 

Did you know a ghost nurse wanders the halls in search of prisoners to heal? Or that nobody has ever escaped from Alcatraz…and lived to tell the tale? Can you believe Cell 14D is haunted by a mysterious, red-eyed monster? 

Pulled right from history, these ghostly tales will change the way you see Alcatraz and have you sleeping with the light on! 

Welcome to Wyoming! Parent and child Bison explore Wyoming in best-selling author-illustrator Martha Day Zschock's Hello! board book series for children. For ages 0-3. Made in the USA.

Welcome to Yellowstone! In this board book from bestselling children's author-illustrator Martha Day Zschock, a parent and child bear explore Yellowstone National Park. Join them as they discover shooting geysers, sizzling hot springs, and bubbling mud pots. Come along as they meet some new friends -- wolves, bison, and grizzlies who will introduce them to this unique and very special landscape. After a fun-filled day of hiking, boating, and fishing, they'll sleep under the stars and dream of their next adventure! For ages 0-3. Made in the USA.

Welcome to Maine! Follow a parent and child moose as they tour Maine, exploring from the rocky coastline to the heights of Katahdin--the highest mountain in the region. Along the way they visit lighthouses, see tidal pools, fish for lobsters, and dig for clams. They drive the coast in an old pickup truck, sail from island to island, and camp out under the stars. Little children and their loved ones will love this beautifully-illustrated view of Maine to remind them of their own visit!Bestselling author Martha Day Zschock is an artist and former elementary teacher with a passion for helping children explore new places. The Hello! series illustrates how exploring real places yields new discoveries. Through these journeys, kids can explore and become experts on the world they see inside and outside the book, through the engaging, bright, and detailed illustrations. For ages 0-3. Made in the USA.

Welcome to Washington, D.C.! Follow parent and child eagles as they explore our Nation's Capital. Join them as they visit the White House, a look at the majestic Capitol Building, and a walk up the Washington Monument. Along the way, they enjoy the Mall, take a ride on the Metro, and stop by to browse in the world's biggest library! Whether seeing the monuments or museums, these feathered tour guides will remind children and their loved ones of their own great visit to Washington, D.C.Bestselling author Martha Day Zschock is an artist and former elementary teacher with a passion for helping children explore new places. The Hello! series illustrates how exploring real places yields new discoveries. Through these journeys, kids can explore and become experts on the world they see inside and outside the book, through the engaging, bright, and detailed illustrations. For ages 0-3 Made in the USA.

Sometimes the coolest places are right outside your front door. Learning about Seattle’s interesting and unique culture has never been so super fun!

Did you know about the Seattle Underground right beneath the Emerald City’s busy streets? Or that Seattle was a stop along the way during the gold rush? Have you ever seen the infamous—and gross!—gum wall? From the iconic Space Needle, to the Pike Place Market, Super Cities!: Seattle covers it all, and is sure to engage any reader with fun facts about the history, culture, and people who make this city great. Dive into Puget Sound, grab a ticket to the World’s Fair, and rock out with Jimi Hendrix, all right here. Take a peek inside to learn more about the impressive, unusual, super history of Seattle!

Sometimes the coolest places are right outside your front door.

Learning about Detroit's interesting and unique culture has never been so super fun!

Welcome to Shenandoah National Park!

Parent and child black bears tour Shenandoah in best-selling author-illustrator Martha Day Zschock's Hello! board book series for children. In Hello, Shenandoah!, join the pair as they explore the park’s Visitor Center, saddle up at Skyland Stables, hike the Appalachian Trail, and roll down the Skyline Drive. With something for the entire family to enjoy, you won’t want to say goodbye!

Ghost stories from Central New York have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery! 

Welcome to the spooky streets of Central New York!

Stay alert! Ghosts lurk around every corner. Even the most unexpected places might be haunted by wandering phantoms.

Did you know that Liberty Hall in Westernville is famously haunted? Or that a ghost doctor still walks the halls of the charming Oneida Lake House, once a local asylum? Can you believe the spirited performers at the Stanley Theater in Utica might actually be ghosts?

Pulled right from history, these ghostly tales will change the way you see Central New York forever, and have you sleeping with the lights on!

Sometimes the coolest places are right outside your front door. Learning about the Twin Cities’ interesting and unique culture has never been so super fun!

Did you know St. Paul’s annual Winter Carnival is the country’s oldest winter festival? Or that people have traveled Minnesota’s lakes and rivers for nearly 10,000 years? Have you ever been to the haunted Dairy Queen in downtown Minneapolis? From the Foshay Tower to the legendary First Avenue music club, Super Cities!: The Twin Cities covers it all and is sure to engage any reader with fun facts about the history, culture, and people who make this place great. Attend the Minnesota Opera, explore the Como Park Zoo, and rock out with Minneapolis-native Prince, all right here. Take a peek inside to learn more about the impressive, unusual, super history of the Twin Cities!

Bursting with delightful colors and bright illustrations, Local Baby: Savannah engages babies’ attention and encourages families to explore what makes their city so great.

See Forsyth Park and Tybee Island, stroll past historic buildings and spooky squares, cheer on the Savannah Bananas, and celebrate St. Patrick's Day! Explore Savannah with this joyfully grabbable and wonderfully local board book that is sure to bring generations together.

Welcome to New York City! Parent and Child pigeons tour the Big Apple in best-selling author-illustrator Martha Day Zschock's Hello! board book series for children. In Hello, New York City! join the pair as they ride the subway, hail a cab to the five boroughs, visit the Met, and tour Central Park. Along the way they stop for a hotdog, watch a Broadway Show, learn about the United Nations, skate at Rockefeller Center, and end their day watching fireworks from the Staten Island Ferry as they wave to Lady Liberty! For ages 0-3. Made in the USA.

Welcome to the Adirondacks! In this board book from bestselling children's author-illustrator Martha Day Zschock, a parent and child bear explore the Adirondacks, upper New York State's 6 million acres of wild beauty and cultural significance. Join them as they discover mountains, lakes, and forests. Come along as they meet some new friend: moose, deer, fox, coyotes and all kinds of birds. They have fun-filled days all year round hiking, canoeing, swimming, fishing, skiing, snowshoeing, and camping under the stars. They see Olympic Center, the Great Camps, and the sights in Glens Falls and Fort Ticonderoga too! For ages 0-3. Made in the USA.

Let's read together! Parent and child birds learn all about books, and the fun world of reading in best-selling author-illustrator Martha Day Zschock's Hello! board book series for children. For ages 0-3. Made in the USA.

Sometimes the coolest places are right outside your front door. Learning about Portland’s interesting and unique culture has never been so super fun!

Did you know about the eerie tunnels right beneath Old Town Portland’s busy streets? Or that Hacky Sack originated in Portland? Have you heard of the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens? From the annual Rose Festival, to the Oregon Trail, Super Cities!: Portland covers it all, and is sure to engage any reader with fun facts about the history, culture, and people who make this city great. Kayak along the Willamette River, grab a sweet treat from Voodoo Doughnut, and attend a Portland Timbers game, all right here. Take a peek inside to learn more about the impressive, unusual, super history of Portland!

Bursting with delightful colors and bright illustrations, Local Baby: Louisville engages babies’ attention and encourages families to explore what makes their city so great.

Join in the excitement at Thunder over Louisville, check out the history of baseball Louisville Slugger Factory and Museum, stroll through Waterfront Park, and attend the Kentucky Derby. Explore your city with this joyfully grabbable and wonderfully local board book that is sure to bring generations together.

Sometimes the coolest places are right outside your front door. Learning about New Orleans's interesting and unique culture has never been so super fun!

Did you know Mardi Gras is one of the most famous city-wide parties in the world? Or that the famous jazz musician Louis Armstrong was born in New Orleans? Have you ever wanted to visit St. Louis Cathedral, the oldest Catholic cathedral in the United States? From the Audubon Zoo to the New Orleans Jazz Museum, Super Cities!: New Orleans covers it all and is sure to engage any reader with fun facts about the history, culture, and people who make this place great. Check out the Besthoff Sculpture Garden and attend a New Orleans Predators game, all right here. Take a peek inside to learn more about the impressive, unusual, super history of New Orleans!

Ghost stories from Kansas City have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery! 

Welcome to spooky Kansas City!

Stay alert! Ghosts lurk around every corner. Even the most unexpected places might be haunted by wandering phantoms.

Did you know that spirits patrol the grounds of the historic John Wornall House? Or that ghostly figures have been seen lurking inside St. Mary's Episcopal Church? Can you believe some guests at the former Hotel Savoy enjoyed their stay so much . . . they never checked out?

Pulled right from history, these ghostly tales will change the way you see Kansas City forever, and have you sleeping with the lights on!

Ghost stories from Fredericksburg have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery! 

Welcome to spooky Fredericksburg, Virginia!

Stay alert! Ghosts lurk around every corner. Even the most unexpected places might be haunted by wandering phantoms.

Did you know that every seven years, a spectral woman in white walks the grounds of Chatham Manor? Or that at the Rising Sun Tavern, a rowdy spirit has been spooking people for centuries? Can you believe the ghost of Mary Washington still tends her beloved garden, waiting for her son George to visit?

Pulled right from history, these ghostly tales will change the way you see Fredericksburg forever, and have you sleeping with the lights on!

Now you can put your own creative touch on the images of the Windy City found in the beloved alphabet book "C is for Chicago". With the same images and text found in the book, C is for Chicago: The Coloring Book features iconic places, food and music that make Chicago so special.

From the world-famous Art Institute Lions and to the Lincoln Park Zoo, C is for Chicago: The Coloring Book walks you through an A-Z tour of the Second City. Images include famous locations like the Millennium Park "Bean" and Grant Park's Buckingham fountain, as well as Deep-Dish Pizza, Chicago Hot Dogs, The El, and iconic jerseys of Chicago's greatest sports legends.

C is for Chicago: The Coloring Book makes a great gift for a visitor or a native Chicagoan.

Ghostly adventures await! Dive into your favorite, SPINE-TINGLIEST tales from America's Great Lakes region!

Welcome to the Ghostly Great Lakes! In this thrilling anthology, spooky stories and ghostly tales bring the Great Lakes region to life! Discover haunted lighthouses, ghost ships, and creepy forests filled with secrets! From the spooky shores of Michigan and Wisconsin to the haunted hills of Ohio and New York, each tale will take you on a chilling adventure pulled right from history, changing the way you see the Great Lakes region forever.

Whether you’re a brave ghost hunter or just curious about the supernatural, the GHOSTLIEST TALES anthologies from ACB’s bestselling Spooky America series will give you goosebumps . . . and have you sleeping with the lights on! 

Ghost stories from Arizona's Haunted Route 66 have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery!

Welcome to the spooky roads of Arizona's Haunted Route 66!

Stay alert! Ghosts lurk around every corner. Even the most unexpected places might be haunted by wandering phantoms. 

Did you know Arizona's famously haunted Route 66 is swarming with ghosts? On this spooky roadtrip, you'll meet the spirits of many travelers who tragically met their end along this legendary route, thanks to untimely accidents, mishaps . . . and even murder! Like aspiring actress, Leorena Shipley, whose career was cut short by tragedy. Or the ill-fated tourists who checked in at the Monte Vista Hotel, and never checked out! Just make sure, if you stop for lunch in the spooky town of Oatman, that you remember to tip your ghostly waitress . . . or else you, too, could wind up wandering these roads for all eternity!

Pulled right from history, these spooky tales will change the way you see Arizona's Haunted Route 66 forever, and have you sleeping with the light on! 

Ghost stories from The Couve have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery! 

Welcome to the spooky streets of Vancouver!

Stay alert! Ghosts lurk around every corner. Even the most unexpected places might be haunted by wandering phantoms.

Did you know that ghostly figures walk Vancouver’s bridges, only to disappear into the mist? Or that phantom mules, once used for army transport, still wander near their old barn on Fifth Street? Can you believe the scene of a fiery plane crash from more than fifty years ago...sometimes looks as if it has just happened?

Pulled right from history, these ghostly tales will change the way you see Vancouver forever, and have you sleeping with the lights on!

Ghost stories from Florida's Ocala National Forest have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery! 

Welcome to spooky Ocala National Forest!

Stay alert! Ghosts lurk around every corner. Even the most unexpected places might be haunted by wandering phantoms.

Did you know that not far from the happiest place on earth, ghosts roam the swamps and woodlands of Central Florida? Or that eerie children ask passing cars for rides along the famously haunted Tiger Trail Road in Dunnellon? Can you believe a mysterious wanderer stalks the streets of Astor at night? 

Pulled right from history, these ghostly tales will change the way you see Ocala National Forest forever, and have you sleeping with the lights on!

In this middle-grade adaptation of Shark Attacks of the Jersey Shore, author Patricia Heyer dives into the history and lore of shark attacks along New Jersey’s coast. Every summer, thousands of people flock to the boardwalks and beaches of the Jersey Shore looking for fun and relaxation. But some come face to face with much more. A boy paid a gruesome price for teasing a trapped shark in the first recorded attack in 1842. Three bloody attacks of 1960 left one man’s limb amputated. The horrific summer of 1916 included seven attacks within two weeks, sparking the man-eating reputation that sharks still have today. These stories and more have been adapted for younger readers brave enough to dive in to our shark-infested waters.

Ghost stories from Deep South Texas have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery!

Welcome to the spooky Texas Tropics!

Stay Alert! Ghosts lurk around every corner. Even the most unexpected places might be haunted by wandering phantoms.

Pulled right from history, these ghostly tales will change the way you see the Rio Grande Valley forever, and have you sleeping with the lights on!

Welcome to Georgia! Parent and child white-tailed deers tour Georgia from mountains to coast in best-selling author-illustrator Martha Day Zschock's Hello! board book series for children.

In Hello, Georgia!, join the pair as they explore the Appalachian Trail, climb aboard an airboat for a float through the Okefenokee, stroll through Atlanta, and climb lookout mountain. With something for the entire family to enjoy, you won’t want to say goodbye!

Ghost stories from down the shore have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery!

Welcome to the spooky Jersey Shore! 

Stay alert! Ghosts lurk around every corner. Even the most unexpected places might be haunted by wandering phantoms. 

Did you know that many of the Jersey Shore’s famous lighthouses are haunted? Or that restless ghosts from the past wander these moonlit shores? Can you believe musical apparitions may be rocking—and haunting—the Convention Hall in Asbury Park? 

Pulled right from history, these ghostly tales will change the way you see the Jersey Shore and have you sleeping with the light on! 

Welcome to the night sky! Parent and child owls tour the night sky in best-selling author-illustrator Martha Day Zschock's Hello! board book series for children. In Hello, Night Sky! you can join the pair as they look at the stars through a telescope and take a pretend rocket ship ride into space where they walk on the moon and zoom past planets. After returning to earth, they continue to explore the night sky while chasing fireflies, enjoying fireworks, looking for signs of nocturnal animals during a moon-lit walk and visiting a planetarium! For ages 0-3. Made in the USA.

Welcome to the wonderful borough of Brooklyn, New York where a parent and child pigeon act as your guides! In bestselling children's author-illustrator Martha Zschock's board book, young readers will discover neighborhoods from Greenpoint to Brighton Beach, from Bushwick to Borough Park, from Park Slope to Flatbush. Explore Prospect Park, Coney Island, and the Brooklyn Navy Yard. Eat hot dogs, cheesecake, pizza, and bagels. See famous bridges and travel on subways! For ages 0-3. Made in the USA.

Welcome to New Mexico! Parent and child road runners tour New Mexico in best-selling author-illustrator Martha Day Zschock's Hello! board book series for children. In Hello, New Mexico! join the pair as they explore all around the state of New Mexico. For ages 0-3. Made in the USA.

Welcome to best-selling author-illustrator Martha Day Zschock's Hello! board book series for children. In Hello, Grandpa! readers will explore the special relationship between a grandfather and his grandchild. For ages 0-3. Made in the USA.

Welcome to the Lake! Parent and child frogs tour the lake in best-selling author-illustrator Martha Day Zschock's Hello! board book series for children. In Hello, Lake! join the pair as they work on learning to swim, jump off a dock, build a sandcastle, and learn to sail. Along the way they also meet some ducks, skip stones on the lake, catch a fish, and skate on the frozen lake! For ages 0-3. Made in the USA.

Welcome to New Hampshire! Parent and child snowshoe hares tour New Hampshire in best-selling author-illustrator Martha Day Zschock's Hello! board book series for children. In Hello, New Hampshire! join the pair as they boat on the lakes, ride the Cog Railway Train, and explore the rocks of Polar Caves! Along the way, visit historic Portsmouth, meet animals at the farm, and hike or ski in the mountains! For ages 0-3. Made in the USA.

Bursting with delightful colors and bright illustrations, Local Baby: Queens engages babies’ attention and encourages families to explore what makes their city so great.

Swim at Rockaway Beach, spot Forest Park’s native wildlife, stroll along Long Island city waterfront, and catch a Mets baseball game. Explore your city with this joyfully grabbable and wonderfully local board book that is sure to bring generations together.

Bursting with delightful colors and bright illustrations, Local Baby: Rhode Island engages babies’ attention and encourages families to explore what makes the Ocean State so great.

See the Big Blue Bug, sail in Narragansett Bay, take a bike ride on Block Island, and watch the parade in Bristol. Explore your state with this joyfully grabbable and wonderfully local board book that is sure to bring generations together.

Welcome to the seashore! Follow parent and child seagulls as they visit the seashore together. Join the pair as they slather on sunscreen, build a sand castle, splash in the waves, and look for seashells. During their visit they stroll along the shore, discover tide pool creatures, and learn about the shoreline. Whether flying kites, enjoying a picnic, or watching the sunset, these feathered tour guides will remind children and loved ones of their own fun visit to the seashore! Bestselling author Martha Day Zschock is an artist and former elementary teacher with a passion for helping children explore new places. The Hello! series illustrates how exploring real places yields new discoveries. Through these journeys, kids can explore and become experts on the world they see inside and outside the book, through the engaging, bright, and detailed illustrations. For ages 0-3. Made in the USA.

Welcome to Charleston! A parent and child sea turtle take in the sights of this historic and hospitable southern coastal city in best-selling author-illustrator Martha Day Zschock's board book for children, Hello, Charleston! Join the pair as they take a carriage ride through cobblestone streets, visit Old City Market, drink sweet tea in the park, and visit Ashley River plantations. They visit Fort Sumter, play at the beach, and learn about famous pirates! For ages 0-3. Made in the USA.

Ghost stories from St. Charles have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery! 

Welcome to spooky St. Charles, Missouri!

Stay alert! Ghosts lurk around every corner. Even the most unexpected places might be haunted by wandering phantoms.

Did you know that on moonlit nights, ghostly pioneers stroll St. Charles's historic Main Street? Or that at Grandma's Cookies, you might just meet a spirit with a sweet tooth? Can you believe that whispers from the past still echo at the Lewis & Clark Boat House and Museum?

Pulled right from history, these ghostly tales will change the way you see St. Charles forever, and have you sleeping with the lights on!

Bursting with delightful colors and bright illustrations, Local Baby: Ohio engages babies’ attention and encourages families to explore what makes their state so great.

Ghost stories from North Carolina's Haunted Coast have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery! 

Welcome to the spooky shores of the North Carolina coast!

Stay alert! Ghosts lurk around every corner. Even the most unexpected places might be haunted by wandering phantoms.

Did you know that ghost ships and their undead crews stalk the waters along North Carolina's coast? Or that a mysterious "Gray Man" appears on the windswept shores of Cape Hatteras just before deadly storms strike? Can you believe that the restless spirit of Blackbeard himself haunts the shadowy paths of Springer's Point . . . in search of his missing head?

Pulled right from history, these ghostly tales will change the way you see the haunted North Carolina coast forever, and have you sleeping with the lights on!

Ghost stories from Atchison, Kansas have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery! 

Welcome to the spooky streets of Atchison, Kansas!

Stay alert! Ghosts lurk around every corner. Even the most unexpected places might be haunted by wandering phantoms.

Did you know that Amelia Earhart's adventurous spirit still lives on at her childhood home? Or that Atchison's famously haunted "Sallie House" is named for a little girl who may have died there? Can you believe the whistle of a ghost train echoes at the Santa Fe Depot?

Pulled right from history, these ghostly tales will change the way you see Atchison forever, and have you sleeping with the lights on!

Ghost stories from Nashua, New Hampshire have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery! 

Welcome to spooky Nashua, New Hampshire!

Stay alert! Ghosts lurk around every corner. Even the most unexpected places might be haunted by wandering phantoms.

Did you know that Nashua's historic Clocktower Place is buzzing with supernatural activity? Or that when the sun goes down in Mine Falls Park, ghostly miners wander the woods in search of hidden treasure? Can you believe that on autumn nights, when the moon shines bright, a mischievous spirit takes the shape of a raccoon?

Pulled right from history, these ghostly tales will change the way you see Nashua forever, and have you sleeping with the lights on!

Welcome to Acadia National Park! Parent and child peregrine falcons tour Maine's gorgeous Acadia National Park in best-selling author-illustrator Martha Day Zschock's Hello! board book series for children. In Hello, Acadia! join the pair as they explore the mountains, coastline, tide pools, and surrounding communities of Acadia National Park.

Bursting with delightful colors and bright illustrations, Local Baby Mystic engages babies’ attention and encourages families to explore what makes their seaside town so great.



Families can experience all that Mystic, CT, has to offer: dive into history and climb aboard ships at the Mystic Seaport Museum; visit the beluga whales at the Mystic Aquarium; shop and eat at Old Mistick Village; hike at Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center; swim, sail, and paddleboard in the Mystic River; and so much more!

Explore magical Mystic with this joyfully grabbable and wonderfully local board book that is sure to bring generations together.

Ghost stories from The Glass City have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery!

Welcome to the spooky streets of Toledo, Ohio!

Stay alert! Ghosts lurk around every corner. Even the most unexpected places might be haunted by wandering phantoms.

Did you know that a murdered maid and a bashful child are just two of the restless spirits roaming the haunted Oliver House? Or that the nuns of St. Ursula's Academy, now the Collingwood Arts Center, tend the campus in death as they did in life? Can you believe the Toledo Zoo has amazing animals . . . and amazing ghosts?

Pulled right from history, these ghostly tales will change the way you see Toledo forever, and have you sleeping with the lights on!

Ghost stories from America's Valley of the Sun have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery!

Welcome to the spooky streets of Phoenix, Arizona!

Stay alert! Ghosts lurk around every corner. Even the most unexpected places might be haunted by wandering phantoms.

Did you know that the booming, modern metropolis of Phoenix is a city filled with ghosts? Like the spirits who haunt the Smurthwaite House, which sits on the grounds of Phoenix's oldest cemetery? Or the restless souls who linger within the walls of Phoenix’s Mystery Castle, old train depots, and eerie historic mansions? Can you believe the mysterious Hohokam tribe, whose people once inhabited the Pueblo Grande Ruins and later vanished, may not have vanished after all?  

Pulled right from history, these ghostly tales will change the way you see Phoenix forever, and have you sleeping with the lights on!

Ghost stories from the City of Gardens have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery!

Welcome to the spooky streets of Rockford, Illinois!

Stay alert! Ghosts lurk around every corner. Even the most unexpected places might be haunted by wandering phantoms.

Did you know the Burpee Museum is haunted by the ghosts of years past? Or that if you take a cruise down Blood Point Road, you may be chased by haunted hounds and a pickup truck determined to run you off the road? Have you heard the of the witch who kidnapped children as an act of vengeance?

Pulled right from history, these ghostly tales will change the way you see Rockford forever, and have you sleeping with the lights on!

Ghost stories from America’s Old Wild West have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery!

Welcome to the spooky streets of Tombstone, Arizona!

Stay alert! Ghosts lurk around every corner. Even the most unexpected places might be haunted by wandering phantoms. 

Did you know that Tombstone is home to the most infamous shootout in Wild West history? Or that those rowdy outlaws are now gunslinging ghosts? Can you believe there’s a secret tunnel below Tombstone’s streets and saloons…that just might lead to a haunted silver mine?  

Pulled right from history, these ghostly tales will change the way you see Tombstone, and have you sleeping with the light on! 

Ghost stories from America’s heartland have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery!

Welcome to the spooky streets of Columbia, Missouri!

Stay alert! Ghosts lurk around every corner. Even the most unexpected places might be haunted by wandering phantoms.

Did you know ghostly soldiers reenact Civil War battles along one road in Woodlandville? Or that a demon pack of hunting dogs can still be heard baying on a haunted farm outside Columbia? Can you believe that in the home of the University president, a former resident decided never to leave?

Pulled right from history, these ghostly tales will change the way you see Columbia and have you sleeping with the light on!

Ghost stories from America’s heart of the Southwest have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery!

Welcome to the spooky streets of Santa Fe!  

Stay alert! Ghosts lurk around every corner. Even the most unexpected places might be haunted by wandering phantoms. 

Did you know a ghostly miner still roams the Sangre de Cristo Mountains looking for the treasure he lost? Or that the spirit of a Spanish solider wanders Santa Fe not realizing he’s dead? Can you believe you may even spot the ghost of Billy the Kid playing cards in town? 

Pulled right from history, these ghostly tales will change the way you see Santa Fe, and have you sleeping with the light on! 

Ghost stories from Dallas, Texas have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery!

Welcome to the spooky streets of Dallas!

Stay alert! Ghosts lurk around every corner. Even the most unexpected places might be haunted by wandering phantoms. 

Did you know that the Sammons Center for the Arts is said to have a haunted elevator? Or that sounds of music and laughter sometimes drift up and down the halls of the Adolphus Hotel... even when no one is there? Can you believe the friendly ghost at Catfish Plantation has been known to make coffee for its hosts?

Pulled right from history, these ghostly tales will change the way you see Dallas and have you sleeping with the light on!

Welcome to the Rockies! Parent and child Black Bears tour the Rockies in best-selling author-illustrator Martha Day Zschock's Hello! board book series for children. In Hello, Rockies! join the pair as they visit four of America's most beautiful National Parks--Rocky Mountain, Grand Teton, Yellowstone, and Glacier. Along the way they meet park rangers, explore mountain trails, visit old mining towns, sleep under the stars, and even go white water rafting! For ages 0-3. Made in the USA.

Welcome to best-selling author-illustrator Martha Day Zschock's Hello! board book series for children. In Hello, Snow! readers will learn all about snow, and explore all the fun things to do when it snows. For ages 2-5.

Welcome to San Diego! Parent and child Pandas tour America's Finest City in best-selling author-illustrator Martha Day Zschock's Hello! board book series for children. In Hello, San Diego! join the pair as they visit the beach, spend the day at Balboa Park, tour the Bay on a boat, and discover tide pool creatures at Cabrillo National Monument. Along the way they stop for tacos in Old Town, ride a roller coaster, wave to sea lions, watch hang gliders, and end their day roasting marsh-mallows on Coronado Island! For ages 0-3. Made in the USA.

Bursting with delightful colors and bright illustrations, Local Baby: Wyoming engages babies’ attention and encourages families to explore what makes their state so great.

See Yellowstone National Park, view Devil’s Tower, backpack along the Wind River Range, and spot elk at the Snake River Overlook. Explore your state with this joyfully grabbable and wonderfully local board book that is sure to bring generations together.

Welcome to San Francisco! Parent and child Pelicans explore The City by the Bay in best-selling author-illustrator Martha Day Zschock's Hello! board book series for children. In Hello, San Francisco! join the pair on their fun-filled visit to this famously foggy city as they ride cable cars up steep hills, shop on Fisherman's Wharf, and cross the Golden Gate Bridge. Along the way they eat fortune cookies in Chinatown, look up at the redwood trees in Muir Woods, and make some new friends at the San Francisco Zoo! For ages 0-3. Made in the USA.

Welcome to Vermont!Follow parent and child bears as they tour Vermont together. Join them as they ski the slopes, collect maple syrup, and hike the Long Trail. Along the way they milk dairy cows, go fishing, kayak on the rivers and lakes, and even see Champ--the monster of Lake Champlain! All the treasures of Vermont are here, from covered bridges to hills dappled with fall foliage to remind children and their loved ones of their own great trip to Vermont.Bestselling author Martha Day Zschock is an artist and former elementary teacher with a passion for helping children explore new places. The Hello! series illustrates how exploring real places yields new discoveries. Through these journeys, kids can explore and become experts on the world they see inside and outside the book, through the engaging, bright, and detailed illustrations. For ages 0-3. Made in the USA.

From alligators to winding country lanes and fried zucchini, this picture book is an alphabetized list of Southern delights. Breezy rhymes recall an appreciation for good food, laid-back evenings, and the gentle dispositions the region is known for.