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This storybook is based on Disney and Pixar's Hoppers, releasing in theaters Spring 2026! What if you could talk to animals and understand what they're saying? In Disney and Pixar's all-new feature film Hoppers, scientists have discovered how to "hop" human consciousness into lifelike robotic animals, allowing people to communicate with animals as animals! The adventure introduces Mabel, an animal lover who seizes an opportunity to use the technology, uncovering mysteries within the animal world that are beyond anything she could have imagined. Children ages 3 to 7 will love this paperback storybook based on the animated feature film.

An experienced Dom and a baby sub must keep their kink-lives a secret after discovering they''ve just become office mates and professional rivals in this super-steamy contemporary romcom, perfect for fans of Lana Ferguson and Tessa Bailey.Praise for Adriana Anders​''Dom-Com is jaw-droppingly sexy and so much fun! This addictive tale with this OMG broody and swoon-worthy hero had me obsessed all the way to the heart-squeezing final page!'' Annika Martin, New York Times bestselling author''Sexy and deep . . . with a zany sense of humour, reminiscent of a 1930s screwball comedy'' Andie J. Christopher, USA Today bestselling author''Adriana Anders is a brilliant writer with the ability to masterfully blend scorching sensuality and compelling emotion. I will read ANYTHING she writes!'' Adriana Herrera, USA Today bestselling author''Adriana Anders is my spicy auto-buy. No one delivers banter, heat, and the swoons like Adriana!'' Sierra Simone, USA Today bestselling author of Priest and A Mer

An introduction to Jesus for very young children -- a perfect gift for the holiday season! A gentle look at Jesus's birth, childhood, teachings, crucifixion, and resurrection. Written in a simple, warm style, with colorful illustrations that will captivate and inspire.

This Big Golden Book edition of the best-selling Little Golden Book is the perfect way to share the true meaning of Easter with the whole family. This beautifully illustrated introduction to the biblical account of Jesus's final days on earth--including the Last Supper, the Resurrection, and the Ascension--is now available as a Big Golden Book. This bigger format makes for a better read-aloud for families and in Sunday School classrooms, encouraging more participation from young readers and students. It's a great way to teach children why Easter is a religous Holy Day and how Christians celebrate today.

Come along on a side-splittingly funny adventure and meet the tractors with a big secret ... they're going to space! Life on the farm doesn't change much for tractors, so when an out-of-this-world adventure is suggested, they rustle up a spaceship and strap in for takeoff, ready to take on space! Battle weightlessness, navigate around black holes, and explore the wonders of our universe with these silly farmyard machines. With lots of heart and hilarious illustrations by award-winning artist Alex Willmore, budding astronauts and tractor lovers will delight in getting to know their new tractor friends while exploring space and our solar system. Why chug around the farm when you could go on a cosmic adventure with the spectacularly silly space tractors?!

A thrilling and incredibly sexy new romantasy series from Sunday Times bestselling author Elizabeth May. A princess and a war-weary god met in the ashes of a broken city, forging a pact in blood and sacrifice. Now, centuries of fragile peace are on the brink of collapse... Bryony Devaliant was born to die-again and again. In Vartena, royal blood is the currency of peace, with every monarch sacrificed and resurrected to appease the gods. But when rebellion stirs, the god-king sends his deadliest weapon to restore order: an immortal assassin known only as the Wolf. Evander has perfected the art of killing over centuries-until his latest target becomes the one person he cannot destroy. When forbidden desire burns between the assassin and the sacrificial princess, their connection threatens the fragile boundary between gods and mortals. And when that boundary shatters, empires crumble. Because when gods fall in love with mortals, mortals are always the ones to break. Inspired by Beauty and

A thrilling and incredibly sexy new romantasy series from Sunday Times bestselling author Elizabeth May.A princess and a war-weary god met in the ashes of a broken city, forging a pact in blood and sacrifice.Now, centuries of fragile peace are on the brink of collapse . . .Bryony Devaliant was born to die—again and again. In Vartena, royal blood is the currency of peace, with every monarch sacrificed and resurrected to appease the gods. But when rebellion stirs, the god-king sends his deadliest weapon to restore order: an immortal assassin known only as the Wolf.Evander has perfected the art of killing over centuries—until his latest target becomes the one person he cannot destroy. When forbidden desire burns between the assassin and the sacrificial princess, their connection threatens the fragile boundary between gods and mortals. And when that boundary shatters, empires crumble. Because when gods fall in love with mortals, mortals are always the ones to break.Inspired by Beauty and t

This heartrending graphic memoir by Alyssa Bermudez (Big Apple Diaries) is a moving and unforgettable story about inner strength, healing, and finding hope. It's 2002, and 14-year-old Alyssa is a freshman at a new high school where she knows NO ONE and the uniforms are hideous! What a disaster... Even worse? Her parents are forcing her to join the cross-country team. No one needs to run, or sweat, this much! Over time though, Alyssa actually starts to like running. She's getting better with practice, and some of the girls on the team are really nice. Alyssa begins to find a steady rhythm with high school, cross country, and her new stepfamily. But Alyssa's dad is sick, and she doesn't know what to do. When the worst thing imaginable happens, Alyssa will need to count on her friends, family, and herself to keep running forward.

A thrilling, heartfelt, and magical companion to The Daggers of Ire from J. C. Cervantes, New York Times bestselling author of the Storm Runner series. Perfect for fans of Witchlings and Amari and the Night Brothers!Fetch the fox is on his own.Fetch is a weaver of magic, gifted with immense powers—but there is no one left to teach him how to master them. And no one to share his life with since the cruel Winter Queen, Celeste, cursed Fetch into a fox and abducted his beloved younger sister, Violet.As Celeste awakens from her slumber to usher in Winter once more, she makes a stunning announcement: the Winter Palace—the very place where Violet is being held captive--will host a festival. With the palace's spelled protections down for just one evening, the opportunity to save his sister might finally be in Fetch's grasp. And so, with only Beckblade, a tiny yet fierce bone dragon, for company, he sets off on a treacherous rescue mission.But what Fetch doesn't realize is that a dark and myst

The epic fantasy masterpiece that captured audiences worldwide with its breathtaking imagination and true humanity. Marked with the curse of a rampaging boar god, young Ashitaka sets off on a journey to cure his mysterious affliction. From behind the walls of an iron-mining town, Lady Eboshi arises to smash all obstacles to technological development. And from out of the forest comes Princess Mononoke, driven by a hatred of all humans. Can she and Ashitaka ally in time to stop the wildlands from being destroyed?

An incredible picture book biography about how the trailblazing astronomer found her people--and figured out what stars are made of. Cecilia Payne loved learning to see nature's wonders, even things other people called impossible. While studying at Cambridge, she dreamed of becoming a great astronomer like the ones she read about in the library. But too many people thought women didn't belong among stars or atoms. So, Cecilia packed her bags for Harvard, where she could surround herself with women who also loved astronomy and physics. These "Harvard Computers" shared their treasures with her--thousands of photographs of starlight. Cecilia found a way to read the patterns in these photos and started asking big questions. Could these photos show her what stars are made of? What if they showed Cecilia something all the great astronomers called impossible?With stellar gouache and watercolor art and thrilling scientific details, this biography is a loving tribute to the joy of curiosity, th

A frank, hands-on guide to using AI at work, unpacking for the curious and skeptical alike the “24 Laws” of AI and revealing strategies that businesses of every size can use to free up time, innovate, and add to the bottom line—from aWall Street Journaltech columnist“The antidote to AI panic. Read it. You’ll breathe easier.”—Scott Galloway, NYU Stern School of Business professor and co-host ofPivotwith Kara Swisher“A clear, practical, and hype-free guide to the AI revolution that will resonate with anyone trying to figure out the how to make AI deliver real value.”—Ethan Mollick, Wharton professor andNew York Timesbestselling author ofCo-IntelligenceAI is nothing to be afraid of. After all, AI is merely software. It’s great at some things and (at least right now) terrible at others. But for workers who take time to experiment with AI and develop expertise, AI will make them more productive and more creative, saving them time, giving them job security, and boosting their income.InHow to

2012 marks 110 years since Warne published The Tale of Peter Rabbit. In celebration, we are publishing limited editions of twelve classic tales with colorful covers, special endpapers, and notes explaining the history behind each book. The Tale of Peter Rabbit is the tale of a mischievous rabbit and his nerve-wracking encounter with Mr. McGregor.

This landmark volume presents maps of 247 species from 42 countries with more than 125,200 unique records, taking into account recent extinctions to give the most up-to-date picture possible. Accounts

This book profiles a total of 136 Negro League players, managers, and executives, with details of their playing careers shared along with the circumstances surrounding their deaths. It includes Hall of Famers like Josh Gibson and Rube Foster, stars like Rap Dixon, Bill Monroe, Ted Trent, and Frank Warfield, and more obscure players whose stories deserve greater recognition. It shines the spotlight on players like Octavius Catto, one of the greatest civil rights activists of the 19th century and a pioneering baseball player who was assassinated on election day in 1871; Fred Goree, who was murdered by a police officer during a traffic stop in 1925; and James Bowens, who was lynched by an angry mob in 1895. Deprived of the right to compete in the major leagues because of the color of their skin, these Black baseball players demonstrated a resilient spirit and a love for the game that transcended the adversity they faced.

Discover the joy of drawing in a sketchbook as a way of looking, reflecting and relaxing.We draw with joy and without inhibitions when we are young children, but there often comes a point where we become self-conscious and self-critical of our drawings, a belief that sadly often continues into adulthood. As often is the case, learning to draw “properly” leads to comparing ourselves with truly professional artists with years of experience, and we end up copying instead of finding our own unique creative style and expression.This book aims to be inclusive and features not only Sam’s beautiful drawings, but that of many of her students – people of all ages, all abilities and from all walks of life. Along with photographs of the students’ work, there will also be written segments that share the students’ experiences of the exercises and of the process of completing their drawings.This is an inspirational guide that encourages you to discover the joy of drawing in a sketchbook as a way of l

An inspiring guide to creating beautiful contemporary prints using the gel plate printing method.Gel plates are reusable printing plates that allow you to print without a press using a variety of techniques that involve paint, stencils, household objects, collagraphs and botanical elements to name just some. Embark on a journey into the addictive world of gel plate printing and explore the endless creative possibilities that this form of monoprinting offers with experienced mixed media artist, Susan McCreevy, as your guide.Readers can expect to master the art of gel plate printing through clever layering techniques with a focus on creating beautiful botanical-inspired paintings. Susan will demonstrate how to create dynamic abstract background layers and experiment with papers such as wet strength tissue. Depth and complexity can also be added through the use of collagraph prints and hand-drawn elements. With these captivating details completed, readers will learn how to present their w

Behaviour problems are common in children with disabilities and are a source of distress and added dysfunction. This book is a collaboration between eminent experts in the field, providing paediatrici

Percy Jackson meets Diary of a Wimpy Kid in this exciting adventure from No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author James Patterson, where Greek gods task an ordinary twelve-year-old with a big mission. Nick Andino isn’t exactly 'hero' material. He’s perfectly happy working at his family’s Greek diner, pining over his crush, and avoiding his bully.His life isn’t very exciting… until destiny comes calling. Dr. Zeus, the over-the-top king of the gods, zooms into town with a quest that Nick must complete to save the Andino family's past and present from being erased from history.Accompanied by a fast-talking Hermes, Nick journeys back to ancient Greece, where his ancestors await - along with new friends and a whole host of Greek gods and monsters. Can Nick be the hero the Andinos need, or will his story be another Greek tragedy?This fast-paced, feel-good adventure from the world’s favourite storyteller has black-and-white illustrations throughout, and amphitheatres full of humour and heart.

In the Heights meets Front Desk in this heartwarming and funny illustrated story about an injured boy and his newly-adopted three-legged cat. Baseball means everything to Gregory. Not just because it feels like he's flying when he hits a homerun, but also since it reminds him of summers spent playing with his cousin in the Dominican Republic. But when his accident benches him for the season, he's doomed to sitting around his parents' bodega all day long. For street cat Amber, who was born with a missing leg and left on the street as a kitten, life has always been about staying away from danger, keeping her belly full, and finding joy in the little things. But when she spots a human boy whose leg is broken, she remembers what it's like to need help when you feel lost and alone. How far will these two go to make a friend when they need one most?

Told in alternating timelines, THE THINGS WE LEAVE UNFINISHED examines the risks we take for love, the scars too deep to heal, and the endings we can't bring ourselves to see coming. Twenty-eight-year-old Georgia Stanton has to start over after she gave up almost everything in a brutal divorce―the New York house, the friends, and her pride. Now back home at her late great-grandmother's estate in Colorado, she finds herself face-to-face with Noah Harrison, the bestselling author of a million books where the cover is always people nearly kissing. He's just as arrogant in person as in interviews, and she'll be damned if the good-looking writer of love stories thinks he's the one to finish her grandmother's final novel...even if the publisher swears he's the perfect fit. Noah is at the pinnacle of his career. With book and movie deals galore, there isn't much the "golden boy" of modern fiction hasn't accomplished. But he can't walk away from what might be the best book of the century―the o

Inspired by a virtual hangout with Pope Francis and children around the world, Our Treasures Within brings together Pope Francis and New York Times bestselling author and illustrator Peter H. Reynolds in an empowering picture book that encourages young readers to discover, and then share with the world, their own unique gifts.

In the aftermath of the accident that changed her life, one young woman leaves everything behind to search for the father she never knew, and finds the man of her dreams and the found family she's always wanted in the charming streets of Sorrento, from international bestselling author Maria Martinez, for fans of emotional new adult romance.After a car collision ends her career as a ballet soloist with the National Dance Company in Madrid, 22-year-old Maya Rivet finds herself abandoned by her vindictive grandmother to mourn her past life alone. When she discovers some vintage photos in an old music box, Maya musters the courage to travel to Sorrento, Italy, in search of the man she suspects is her birth father.There she meets handsome and fascinating 29-year-old Lucas Velasco, who fled Madrid years ago to escape his toxic family. He arrived in Sorrento a lost and broken young man with no plan, no resources, and no confidence. But he found a community that welcomed him with open arms and

From spectacular storyteller Buck Turner comes a southern paranormal romance to transcend timeCole Mercer is a young man angry at the world... and for good reason. After the sudden loss of his father, Cole's mother moves them to the small town of Evergreen, North Carolina. Between difficult classmates, the beautiful girl next door, and the forest on the outskirts of town that always seems to have more of a presence than it should, nothing in Evergreen is quite what it seems.From the author of the sensational The Keeper of Stars comes a paranormal YA coming-of-age story with a twist. Perfect for readers of Sarah Addison Allen, readers will fall in love with the sleepy town of Evergreen with its southern charm, love story that transcends time, and many secrets lurking in the shadows.

It's time for spring in this companion to the beloved and bestselling classic Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, and the letters peep something hidden up in the tree... A asked Band B asked C, "What's up therein the pretty pink tree?" Everyone's favorite alphabet crew is ready to hop to the occasion and sniff out the surprise, with the help of some fuzzy new friends. Celebrate springtime in this colorful romp that will have everyone chanting--and hopping!--along.

A searing YA dystopian fantasy for fans of Arcane and Iron Widow! When a girl with the ability to conduct electricity discovers that the powerful House of Industry is not the benevolent organization they present to be, she teams up with two boys--former lovers--who are standing against the harm the House has caused in the name of progress. Josephine Haven's outbursts are infamous at the House of Industry, the secretive school for children who can wield Radiance, an electricity-like magic. She's tried to follow the rules, but her fiery nature is at odds with the core tenant of the House: never form attachments to others. How is she meant to feel nothing when her classmates are maddening? No one is surprised when upon graduation, Josephine is banished to the Mission farthest from Sterling City. In Frostbrook, she must work under the authority of standoffish Julian, the former golden boy of the House of Industry. Rather than being helpful, he seems determined to watch her fail. And then t

DELUXE EDITION―featuring gorgeous gilded edges, detailed endpapers, and beautiful case art under the book jacket! Debut author Shen Tao introduces readers to the lush, deadly world of The Poet Empress, a sweeping, epic and intimate fantasy perfect for fans of The Serpent & the Wings of Night, The Song of Achilles and She Who Became the Sun. In the waning years of the Azalea Dynasty, the emperor is dying, the land consumed by famine, and poetry magic has been lost to all except the most powerful. Wei Yin is desperate. After the death of her sister, with her family and village on the brink of starvation, she will do anything to save those she loves. Even offer herself as concubine to the cruel, dissolute heir of the blood-glutted Azalea House. But in a twist of fate, the inner court stands on the knife-edge of civil war with Wei now at the center...as the prince's chosen. To survive, Wei must harden her heart, rely on her wit, and become dangerous herself, even if it means learning t

2025 SLJ Best Graphic NovelsA Junior Library Guild Gold Standard SelectionPerfect for new readers in the first grade: a comic about a child, a parent, and the magic of a starry night. By Geisel Award-Winner Michael Emberley! A blackout! Right in the middle of "the last" bedtime story. The child cries. It's too dark! The parent gathers stars from the sky light up the child's room. Now someone else is crying! It's the moon! The parent returns the stars to they sky, and parent and child pack up their blankets and pillows to sleep outside. New readers can practice phonics reading with the silent letters "g" and "o" in words such as too, night, light, right, and tight. Children can also read about these characters in I Did It! a Theodor Geisel Award Winner and Let's Go!, which is on the ALA Best Graphic Novels reading list. I Like to Read Comics are perfect for kids who are challenged by or unengaged in reading, kids who love art, and the growing number of young comics fans. Filled with eye

Babies who've grown up with the bestselling touchy-feely books will love That's not my... Activity Books!Discover farm-themed things to spot, pictures to finish, shapes to trace and words to learn - all packed into the pages of this fun first activity book. Don't forget to spot little white mouse on every double page!- Perfect for children aged 2 years and above- Helps develop vocabulary and fine motor skills- Bright, bold, eye-catching illustrations support visual development- Keeps children entertained on-the-go- Discover more in the series, from favourite animals to exciting vehicles

Babies who've grown up with the bestselling touchy-feely books will love That's not my... Activity Books!Discover animal-themed things to spot, pictures to finish, shapes to trace and words to learn - all packed into the pages of this fun first activity book. Don't forget to spot little white mouse on every double page!- Perfect for children aged 2 years and above- Helps develop vocabulary and fine motor skills- Bright, bold, eye-catching illustrations support visual development- Keeps children entertained on-the-go- Discover more in the series, from favourite animals to exciting vehicles

Babies who've grown up with the bestselling touchy-feely books will love That's not my... Activity Books!Discover vehicle-themed things to spot, pictures to finish, shapes to trace and words to learn - all packed into the pages of this fun first activity book. Don't forget to spot little white mouse on every double page!- Perfect for children aged 2 years and above- Helps develop vocabulary and fine motor skills- Bright, bold, eye-catching illustrations support visual development- Keeps children entertained on-the-go- Discover more in the series, from favourite animals to beautiful sea creatures

A young girl spends a magical day in her grandad's painting studio, discovering the joy of art, music, and the special bond they share. By the granddaughter of legendary Caldecott Medal-winning children's book illustrator Jerry Pinkney. Step into the warm, jazz-filled world of a young girl and her artist grandad, as she learns about her grandad's paintings and discovers the joy of creating her own art. In this inspiring story, a very young painter learns there is no right way to be an artist, and that every brushstroke and every sketch is a unique expression of her imagination. With Grandad's gentle guidance, she draws, dreams, and lets her creativity flow, filling the studio with memories and masterpieces. As the day fades, the young artist realizes that time spent with Grandad is a treasure to carry in her heart forever. Based on her memories of time with her grandfather--beloved children's book creator Jerry Pinkney--Charnelle Pinkney Barlow's beautifully illustrated picture book wi

What happens in the dark never stays in the dark. As one of Seattle's most dangerous, feared men, Zeth Mayfair always carried out the jobs he's sent on without a second thought. Drugs? Guns? Dirty money? They're all fair game. But girls? Girls are another matter entirely. When Zeth's employer decides buying and selling kidnapped women is a lucrative sideline, Zeth's usually uncomplicated life suddenly becomes very complicated indeed. And his biggest complication goes by the name of Sloane Romera. ​Sloane's sister is missing, and she needs to find her, yet all doors leading into the seedy world of human trafficking are firmly closed in Sloane's face. She's a trauma doctor; she needs information. What she really needs is help...and help presents itself in a most unlikely form. Zeth is terrifying, scandalously hot, and comes fully loaded with a terrible attitude and wicked smile. He also looks like he's Sloane's only hope. Can she work with the guy without getting herself killed, losing h

A betrayal. A deception. A tragedy. A murder.Charity has a past full of dark secrets that she keeps buried deep inside her cold heart. Samantha didn't used to have any secrets, but that's all about to change. And Roy, who seems to be caught in the middle, may have a haunting past of his own. All three of them were never supposed to survive.But when the small town they live in is hit with a devastating flood, the isolation and danger of the rising waters will lead the three of them down a path they can never return from. How long will it take the three of them to realize that one will have to go, for the others to survive?