Get Ready for Preschool

Get ready for preschool with this 256-page activity-rich workbook book designed for children who are about to begin school for the first time. Teacher-approved skills practice combine with puzzles, humor, colorful illustrations, and sing-along songs designed to lower the barriers to learning and set children up for early-learning success!

Created with education experts, Get Ready for Preschool introduces essential early-learning skills and concepts like fine motor control, coloring and tracing, letters, numbers, counting, shapes, and colors. Packed with engaging activities including My First Hidden Pictures puzzles, games, recipes, crafts, and songs, this unique, age-appropriate workbook will get young children excited about school before they even begin. QR codes throughout the book grant access to 12 sing-along songs to stream, including new songs and old favorites.

Get Ready for Preschool encourages the development of fundamental building blocks like focus, following directions, and attention to detail. It introduces young children what to expect in a preschool classroom and a child’s community, and includes social-emotional learning activities and tips for parents to extend learning at home.

Standard and Primary covers are widely available through general retailers. They often have higher print runs and can be cheaper, especially during sales.

In contrast, Direct Market (DM) and variant covers are primarily sold in comic shops. DM editions tend to have more limited availability and may be more valuable to collectors.

The main differences lie in artwork style, availability, price, and collector appeal. Ultimately, the choice between standard and variant covers depends on personal preference, budget, and individual collecting goals.

Comic book enthusiasts have various formats to choose from when collecting their favorite stories.
Here's a brief overview of the main types:

Omnibus

• Large, hardcover collections
• Usually contain complete runs or extensive story arcs
• Typically 800-1000+ pages
• Higher price point, often €100-€150

Oversized Hardcover (OHC)

• Similar dimensions to omnibus, but thinner
• Collect shorter runs or story arcs
• Usually 300-600 pages
• Priced between €30-€50

Hardcover (HC)

• Standard-sized hardcover books
• Collect 6-12 issues typically
• Similar dimensions to single issues, but with a hard cover
• Priced around €25-€35

Trade Paperback (TP)

• Softcover collections
• Standard comic book size
• Usually collect 4-6 issues
• Most affordable option, typically €15-€25

Other Formats

• Absolute Editions: Oversized, deluxe hardcovers (mainly DC Comics)
• Compendiums: Massive paperback collections
• Graphic Novels (OGN/GN): Original stories not previously released as single issues

The choice between these formats often depends on personal preference, budget, and collecting goals. Omnibus and OHC editions offer larger artwork and more content but at a higher price, while TPs provide a more affordable way to collect complete story arcs