New January Licensed Releases by Random House Children's Books!

A product was given for review for my honest opinion. No other compensation was given.

Some of my children's favorite books to read on a daily basis are from Random House Children's Books! I always get so excited when they come out with new licensed books because my children LOVE new books!

These are new books based on top children's entertainment characters, television shows, feature film releases and more!

Check out some of my family's favorites from the new licensed releases!

CAN YOU SEE THE CHIMPANZEE? 

by Tish Rabe; illustrated by Aristides Ruiz and Joe Mathieu

The Cat learns about primates—from marmoset monkeys to silverback gorillas—in this latest addition to the Cat in the Hat’s Learning Library series! Traveling in his open-air Chimpmobile, the Cat takes Nick and Sally to Africa, Asia, and Madagascar, where they meet a barrel full of “monkeys,” including mandrills, marmosets, gorillas, gibbons, gallegos, tarsiers, tamarin, pottos, bonobos—you name it! Along the way they learn the basic characteristics of primates (such as hands that can grasp and forward-facing eyes); how to tell the difference between an ape and a monkey (most monkeys have tails; apes don’t); and most amazingly, that people are primates, too! Fans of the hit PBS Kids show The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!, which is based on the Cat in the Hat’s Learning Library, will go bananas over this latest addition to the series!
48 pages | $9.99 | $10.99 Can.

NIGHT LIGHTS 

by Tish Rabe; illustrated by Aristides Ruiz and Joe Mathieu

Learn why fireflies flash their lights in this glow-in-the-dark book based on the hit PBS Kids show The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That! Sally and Nick are making shadow shapes when the batteries in their flashlight conk out. Luckily, the Cat knows where they can get some light—from his friend Shimmer, a firefly! But it turns out Shimmer needs some help of her own: her friend Glimmer is in trouble. Fireflies call to each other using unique flashing light patterns, and Glimmer’s pattern is all wrong. He needs help—fast! Can the Cat and Co. un-stick Glimmer from a giant spiderweb and find enough light to put on a shadow show? You bet they can! With glow ink on every other spread and two sheets of glow stickers, this is a fun way to celebrate summer and to spark discussions on how different animals communicate!

A TALE ABOUT TAILS 

by Tish Rabe; illustrated by Rom Brannon

Step into reading with the Cat in the Hat in this leveled reader about animal tails, based on an episode of the hit PBS Kids television show The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That! While playing Pin the Tail on the Donkey, Sally and Nick get to wondering: What would it be like to have a tail of their own? And how would you pick the best one? Enter the Cat in the Hat. To help the kids choose, he whisks them off to the jungle to see—and try on—a variety of tails that serve different purposes: a monkey’s tail that is strong for holding onto branches; a quetzal’s tail that is long and colorful for attracting a mate; and a rattlesnake’s tail that makes sound as a warning. Written for children who are ready to read independently, this tale about tails is a fun, funny book that introduces kids to basic comparative anatomy!
 48 pages | $3.99 | $4.99

JET SET! 

by Courtney Carbone; illustrated by RH Disney

Ready, jet set, go! Boys and girls ages 2 to 5 will love these four sturdy board books featuring Dusty and his airplane pals from Disney’s Planes. The colorful plastic handle makes this box set a perfect carry-on for little travelers!

Box Set | 48 pages | $10.99 | $11.99 Can.

TEAM LIGHTNING

 written and illustrated by RH Disney

Boys ages 2 to 5 will love lifting the sturdy flaps to reveal hidden surprises! Starring Lightning McQueen, Mater, and all their friends from Disney/Pixar’s Cars, this interactive board book features over 30 flaps!

12 pages | $5.99 | $6.99 Can

SHAPES, COLORS, COUNTING & MORE! 

written and illustrated by RH Disney

Learn about colors, shapes, opposites, and numbers with the Disney princesses! This fun and educational Friendship Box comes complete with a handle and features four sturdy board books, each with an essential lesson for little princesses ages 2 to 5.
Box Set | 48 pages | $10.99 | $11.99 Can.

LITTLE GOLDEN BOOKS: INSPIRATIONAL STORIES 

by Various

This boxed set of five Little Golden Books doesn’t even need gift wrap! It includes a mix of classic and newer inspirational titles: My Little Golden Book About God; Prayers for Children; The Story of Jesus; Bible Heroes; and Bible Stories of Boys and Girls.
Box Set | 24 pages | $19.95 | $24.95 Can.

RICHARD SCARRY’S BEST NURSERY TALES EVER

 by Richard Scarry

Richard Scarry illustrates a mix of well-known and obscure folk tales, from The Three Little Pigs and Little Red Riding Hood to The Teeny-Tiny Woman and The Three Wishes. Characters from his Busy World populate these gently told stories, and children will delight in the rich, engaging scenes.
72 pages | $15.99 | $17.99 Can.

THE BIG BOOK OF ENGINES 

by Rev. W. Awdry; illustrated by Golden Books

This handsomely illustrated, hardcover guidebook is just what every Thomas & Friends fan has been waiting for. Inside, boys ages 3 to 7 will discover fascinating facts about all the engines, trucks, buses, and cranes on Sodor.
$9.99 | $10.99 Can.

* Thank you to Random House for their product for review! Disclosure - These books were given for review for my honest opinion. No other compensation was given.*