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In this fifteenth Henry Heckelbeck adventure, Henry tries to prove he's too old for a babysitter! Henry's parents are going on a date night and have hired a babysitter. But Henry's not a baby, he's a wizard! And the last thing he needs is a nosy stranger looking into his room and discovering his magic Book of Spells. Can Henry convince his parents that he's old enough to stay home alone? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Henry Heckelbeck chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.

A very unlucky kid must create a booth for his school carnival while avoiding disaster in the second book in The Very Worst Ever chapter book series! [REDACTED] keeps his name and school secret--even hiding his appearance behind stickers. Why? Because his bad luck is super embarrassing! It's carnival time at school, which means games, food, and fun rides! Not only that, but every student has to come up with a booth and [REDACTED] simply has to win and be gifted the ultimate prize...a LUCKY BRACELET! But first, he needs to come up a winning booth idea, deal with a creepy sad clown, and compete against his best friends. What could go wrong except everything?! With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, The Very Worst Ever chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.

A very unlucky kid navigates the many challenges of the first day of school in the first book in The Very Worst Ever chapter book series! [REDACTED] keeps his name and school secret--even hiding his appearance behind stickers. Why? Because his bad luck is super embarrassing! It's the first day at a new school, and this fresh new start means absolutely no one knows just how unlucky he is. But after missing his school bus, getting lost looking for his classroom, and getting smacked in the face with a basketball, he quickly realizes he is doomed forever. Luckily, some new friends might just help him make it through the worst first day ever! With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, The Very Worst Ever chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.

A simple pet-sitting job turns into a beast of a time in this twenty-sixth installment of the Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol series! Andres and Desmond are pet-sitting a toy poodle for a night. How hard could it be? But when the dog transforms into a monster with three heads, the Ghost Patrol realizes they may have bitten off more than they can chew! With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.

Celebrate Christmas with this hardcover edition of Robert L. May’s famous Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. Beautiful, classic artwork makes this book a holiday keepsake.Every year at Christmastime, everyone has one catchy, joy-inspiring song stuck in their heads: “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer!” Now fans of the most famous reindeer of all time will fall in love with the original story, written by Robert L. May in 1939.Rudolph, a young reindeer who possesses an unusual luminous red nose, is teased and excluded by his peers because of this trait. One stormy Christmas Eve, Rudolph proves himself after Santa Claus catches sight of his nose and asks him to lead his sleigh for the evening. Rudolph saves Christmas and is finally treated the way he deserves by his fellow reindeer!This hardcover edition of the story features gorgeous artwork from Antonio Javier Caparo and is perfect for Christmas collections.

In this nineteenth Henry Heckelbeck adventure, Henry uses magic to bring some reality into a game of make-believe! Henry and Dudley are building the pillow fort of their dreams! But Max doesn't want to join in--she thinks she's too old for pillow forts. Can a little bit of magic help Henry convince his friend that you're never too old for imagination or playing pretend? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Henry Heckelbeck chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.

Ratnip comes snout-to-snout with a monster in this fourth book of the chapter book series from the author of Good Dog. Word on the street is that there's a dumpster monster living in the darkest, gloomiest alley of the City. The monster is bigger than a cat, smellier than rotten cabbage, and always hungry! One night, when Ratnip gets carried away on a treasure hunt, he accidentally wanders into the monster's den. Will he make it out with all his whiskers still in place? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Ratnip chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.

Desmond and Andres are on the edge of their seats in this twenty-fifth installment of Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol series! Grab some popcorn and soda--there's a double feature playing at the Kersville movie theater! But when the monster from the movie literally jumps out from the screen, it's up to the Ghost Patrol to send it home before the end credits roll. Double the movies, double the scares! With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.

In this eighteenth Henry Heckelbeck adventure, Henry’s town is in a blackout!There’s a blackout in Brewster, which means that school is canceled! Henry Heckelbeck plays flashlight limbo with his friends, makes shadow puppets, and eats up all the ice cream in the freezer before it melts. Henry is having such a great day, he starts to wish that the lights never come back on!With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Henry Heckelbeck chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.

This exciting pop-up adventure takes us into the deep blue sea! From the author of In a Spooky Haunted House and Into Starry Outer Space, this underwater nonfiction story also has fun facts scattered throughout.A pointy fin and razor teeth—it has to be a shark!They swim so fast and quietly,even in the dark.Hold on to your scuba gear and dive into the wonderful world under the sea! Discover ocean creatures and marine life in this nonfiction pop-up book that includes an exciting story and fun facts throughout. A sturdy page-turner, this deep-sea voyage will delight curious young readers!

A very unlucky kid worries his misfortune has rubbed off on his gifted friend in the sixth book in The Very Worst Ever chapter book series! Everyone knows the Golds: Olympic gold-medalist, all-star athletes who run everywhere they go. Their son and one of [REDACTED]'s best friends, Jake, is no different. But during gym class, a rare stroke of luck helps [REDACTED] score the most points during a scooter soccer game. Jake's never been number two. Has [REDACTED] unwittingly traded luck with his gifted friend? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, The Very Worst Ever chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.

Desmond and Andres attract the attention of a spooky thrift store mannequin in this twenty-third haunted adventure in the Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol series! Thrift stores are a great place to look for ghosts. They love hiding in people's old stuff! But the Kersville Thrift Store has a totally different creature that's haunting its aisles...a mannequin that wants to thrift your head right off your shoulders! With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.

Books eleven through twenty of the Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol series are now together in a spooky collectible paperback boxed set! Follow best friends Desmond and Andres as they visit a haunted amusement park, bite off more bubble gum than they can chew, perform in their school's (super cursed) variety show, and so much more! With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol chapter books are perfect for emerging readers. This scary paperback boxed set includes: Escape from the Roller GhosterBeware the WerewolfThe Vampire Ate My HomeworkWho Wants Ice Scream?The Bubble Gum BlobMermaid You LookA Troll Lot of TroubleThe Show Must Demon!Never A Doll MomentTime to Clown Around

A very unlucky kid accidentally finds himself in the race to win Student of the Month in the fifth book in The Very Worst Ever chapter book series! The time has come to announce the Student of the Month, and [REDACTED] has no idea what all the fuss is about. Karla Wartsoff, on the other hand, is set on making sure the class votes her into the position again...and again...and again! But when [REDACTED] accidentally finds himself head-to-head in the race for the title, well, let's just say he's in for a slice of trouble. With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, The Very Worst Ever chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.

In this sixteenth Henry Heckelbeck adventure, Henry goes camping with his friends! Henry Heckelbeck is going camping for the very first time! Henry and his friends decide to play a wildlife-spotting game and compete for an extra s'more. But while his friends spot lizards and mushrooms, Henry can't seem to find any animals! Will a little bit of magic help him score one more s'more? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Henry Heckelbeck chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.

Prince Lucas and Lady Clara venture into the heart of Flatfrost to face a winter beast in this twenty-first fantastical adventure of The Kingdom of Wrenly series! With the magical Winter Drop festival just around the corner, Prince Lucas would rather be doing absolutely anything besides listening to his tutor all day. Clara, on the other hand, is joyfully helping her father bake for the upcoming festivities. But when palace guards storm into the throne room with a so-called Beast Catcher, the friends find a little more adventure, and danger, than they bargained for. With easy-to-read text and illustrations on almost every page, The Kingdom of Wrenly chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.

A Ghost Patrol supporter turns scarily devoted in this twenty-second haunted adventure in the Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol series! It feels nice to have an admirer. At least, that's what Desmond and Andres think when they meet Stanley, the number-one fan of the Ghost Patrol. But then Stanley starts acting out of control. Is he just a superfan? Or could he be a super phantom? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.

A very unlucky kid searches for the perfect birthday present for his rich friend in the fourth book in The Very Worst Ever chapter book series! Regina du Lar: mega-rich, video game creator, and one of [REDACTED]'s super cool new best friends. When she invites him to her birthday party, he's thrilled to see the du Lar mansion for the first time. But [REDACTED] needs a birthday present for Regina, and it's got to be the biggest, coolest, and shiniest present ever. What do you get someone who already has everything?! With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, The Very Worst Ever chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.

Journey to the magical Kingdom of Wrenly with this fantastical ten-book paperback boxed set of books eleven through twenty in the chapter book series! Join Prince Lucas and his best friend Clara as they search for the kingdom's missing fairies, discover a ghost haunting the castle, reverse a magical mistake, and so much more! With easy-to-read text and illustrations on almost every page, The Kingdom of Wrenly chapter books are perfect for beginning readers. This adventurous paperback boxed set includes: The False FairyThe Sorcerer's ShadowThe Thirteenth KnightA Ghost in the CastleDen of WolvesThe Dream PortalGoblin MagicStroke of MidnightKeeper of the GemsThe Crimson Spy

A very unlucky kid's suspiciously uneventful class trip to the zoo takes a turn for the unfortunate in the third book in The Very Worst Ever chapter book series! On a class field trip to the zoo, [REDACTED] can't help but feel a little worried. Not because of the razor-toothed tigers or gigantic, suspicious giraffes or even the way his friend Jake is eating way too many sweets, but because NOTHING IS GOING WRONG! The absence of his usual misfortune has him on edge, but when he walks into the reptile hideout, [REDACTED] quickly realizes this trip has been doomed from the gecko. With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, The Very Worst Ever chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.

Books eleven through twenty of the bestselling Heidi Heckelbeck series are now available in a spellbinding paperback boxed set! Join Heidi Heckelbeck as she deals with wedding mayhem, braves picture day, returns a lost puppy, and so much more! With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, this ten-book boxed set is perfect for beginning readers! This enchanting paperback collection includes: Heidi Heckelbeck Is a Flower GirlHeidi Heckelbeck Gets the SnifflesHeidi Heckelbeck Is Not a Thief!Heidi Heckelbeck Says "Cheese!"Heidi Heckelbeck Might Be Afraid of the DarkHeidi Heckelbeck Is the Bestest Babysitter!Heidi Heckelbeck Makes a WishHeidi Heckelbeck and the Big Mix-upHeidi Heckelbeck Tries Out for the TeamHeidi Heckelbeck and the Magic Puppy

There's a witch running the school in this twenty-first haunted adventure in the Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol series! The principal of Kersville Elementary School is almost definitely a witch. Some witches use their magic for good, but other witches use their magic for casting hexes on unsuspecting people...like elementary school students. Which kind of witch is their principal? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on every page, the Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.

Liv tries out for the Gloomsdale Elementary Ghoul Squad in this second book in the Spirited graphic novel chapter book series. Liv Livingston feels she's finally found her footing in her new school--even the bat hall monitors at Gloomsdale Elementary don't screech at her as much! But when Liv's new friend Vera asks her to try out for the Ghoul Squad with her, she's not sure it's her crowd. The members are pretty daunting with their matching uniforms and constant spelling of words--particularly the leader, Astrid, who isn't very nice. Still, Liv doesn't want to lose Vera's friendship. Can she get through tryouts without spelling D-I-S-A-S-T-E-R?

Set to the tune of "The Wheels on the Bus," this sweet and funny board book shows how mommies keep their kids entertained on the bus!While a child might only think of how a bus's wheels go round and round, round and round, round and round, mommies know to be prepared with "snacks, snacks, snacks." And she'll have to remind her child "here's our stop, here's our stop, here's our stop!"