Busy Penguins

by John Schindel

Published 1 January 2000
The beloved Busy Animals board book series has an irresistible new look!

These busy penguins are dashing, splashing, jumping, bumping, and going about their busy penguin lives. Young children will love to imitate the many actions the penguins are doing, while the vivid, full-color photographs will keep them engaged time after time. Join in the fun!

Busy Elephants

by John Schindel

Published 22 February 2011
Stunning photographs of wild African elephants are paired with rhyming, toddler-appropriate action verbs. Babies and toddlers will delight in seeing elephants of all sizes in their natural habitat as they romp, stomp, stretch, step, splash, dash, and more. This is the 14th book in the popular Busy Book series.

Busy Bear Cubs

by John Schindel

Published 11 August 2009
These baby bears are just right!

Busy Bunnies

by John Schindel

Published 1 February 2008
The busy bunnies of the beloved Busy Animals board book series are sure to hop their way into your child's heart! 

This adorable parade of bunnies will have toddlers hopping and munching, scrubbing and rubbing, and riding and hiding. Young children will love to imitate the many actions the bunnies are doing, while the vivid, full-color photographs will keep them engaged time after time.  Join the fun!

Busy Kitties

by John Schindel

Published 1 August 2004
The beloved Busy Animals board book series has an irresistible new look!


     These busy kitties will have toddlers strolling and rolling, hissing and kissing, running and sunning. Young children will love to imitate the many actions the kitties are doing, while the vivid, full-color photographs will keep them engaged time after time.  Join the fun!

Busy Horsies

by John Schindel

Published 1 September 2007
The seventh outing for the Busy series features horses and ponies engaging in an array of toddler-appropriate activities. Photographer Casi Lark captures the beauty of equines in action in this stunning addition to the popular series.



   • Busy books have sold more than 100,000 copies.

Busy Pandas

by John Schindel

Published 1 October 2008
The beloved Busy Animals board book series has an irresistible new look!

Busy, busy pandas will have you hiding, sliding, clapping, and napping. Vivid color photographs capture these captivating animals doing things toddlers can do, too. Join the fun!

Busy Chickens

by John Schindel

Published 1 March 2009
The busy chickens of the beloved Busy Animals board book series are sure to cluck their way into your child's heart this spring!

Busy chickens are squawking, perching, leaping, and more! Vivid, full-color photographs will keep toddlers engages as they imitate the many actions the chickens are doing. Join the fun!

Busy Piggies

by John Schindel

Published 1 April 2006
The latest book in the popular Busy board book series celebrates the many charms of our corkscrew-tailed, mud-loving friends as they engage in activities every toddler will recognize.

Busy Barnyard

by John Schindel

Published 1 September 2006
More animals mean more action in this fresh take on the ever-popular Busy books. BUSY BARNYARD presents a mixed bag of kids' favorite squawking, chomping, and flapping creatures.

Busy Doggies

by John Schindel

Published 1 October 2003
The beloved Busy Animals board book series has an irresistible new look!


     These busy doggies will have toddlers gnawing and pawing, lapping and napping, and tugging and hugging. Young children will love to imitate the many actions the doggies are doing, while the vivid, full-color photographs will keep them engaged time after time.  Join the fun!

Busy Gorillas

by John Schindel

Published 12 October 2010
From clinging and swinging, to scratching and napping, the 13th book in Tricycle's popular Busy Book series features gorillas of all sizes taking part in a variety of actions that toddlers can do too.