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Discover all your favorite vehicles in this shaped board book.Each uniquely shaped page reveals a new vehicle alongside a playful sound to join in with. Little ones will love to BEEP, TOOT, and WEE-WOO along as they meet a car, tractor, train, boat, and even a helicopter!Packed with bright art from Matthew Scott, the toylike pages are sure to hold the attention of babies and toddlers.

Join the entire gang of mer-friends—and celebrate twenty years of Emily Windsnap—in this epic and masterfully crafted adventure by New York Times best-selling author Liz Kessler.Adventure always seems to find Emily Windsnap! So when she discovers a bangle with a unique crystal under Rainbow Rocks, she and her friends are soon unraveling a whole new mystery. After learning that the crystal originally came from a familiar place—Halflight Castle!—Shona and Emily reunite there with Aaron . . . and none other than Neptune, king of the oceans. The bangle leads the mermaids to a cave full of crystals, and, with Mandy's help, they discover the truth about the jewel’s origin—and what’s at stake if they don’t make things right. Unfortunately, the only solution involves getting the sea and sky’s most powerful (and notoriously selfish) rulers to put their own interests aside for the greater good. Will the quartet find a way to convince the imperious Neptune and the Viking god Thor to come together

“A loving survey of the queer community in all its diversity. . . . With affirming discussions of togetherness and LGBTQ+ rights, the book’s final takeaway that ‘being yourself is a blast’ hits just the right note.” —BooklistPride’s . . . a day that means “Together, we are strong!”This joyful picture-book homage to a day of community and inclusion—and to the joys of anticipation—is also a comprehensive history. With bright, buoyant illustrations and lyrical, age-appropriate rhyme modeled on “’Twas the Night Before Christmas,” it tackles difficult content such as the Stonewall Riots and the AIDS marches. On the night before Pride, families everywhere are preparing to partake. As one family packs snacks and makes signs, an older sibling shares the importance of the march with the newest member of the family. Reflecting on the day, the siblings agree that the best thing about Pride is getting to be yourself. Author Joanna McClintick and Pura Belpré Award–winning author-illustrator Juana M

Discover all your favorite dinosaurs in this shaped board book.Each uniquely shaped page reveals a new dinosaur alongside a playful sound to join in with. Little ones will love to ROAR, STOMP, and SCREECH along as they meet dinosaurs big and small, from a stomping T. rex to a soaring pterodactyl.Packed with bright art from Matthew Scott, the toylike pages are sure to hold the attention of babies and toddlers.

An instant New York Times bestseller!"A thought-provoking exploration of storytelling dynamics in a social media–driven society." —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)The powerful and timely YA novel debut from three-time New York Times best-selling author Frederick Joseph is a deeply heartfelt story—and a rallying cry against book banning.In an instant, Ossie Brown’s entire future is in jeopardy when a torn ACL ends his promising basketball career. Now that basketball is no longer a major part of his identity, Ossie—a Black teen who doesn’t come from wealth and privilege—must navigate his new place in the social and academic ecosystems of his affluent, predominantly white school. When a Black teacher encourages him to join her highly regarded writing program, Ossie begins to find a new purpose, buoyed by not only the rich works of literature by marginalized authors he’s now reading, but also by new friends who see him as something more than an asset to the sports program. Everything change

Board the bus in this novelty series about things that go. With tabs to slide and wheels to spin, little ones will love making the bus move on every page.All aboard the baby bus.Step on board and say hello.All aboard the baby bus.The doors SWISH shut. It's time to go!Everyone aboard! Little ones can push and pull the tabs to take the bus on its city route, with so much to see along the way. With a fun rhyming text full of sounds for little ones to join in with, this novelty offering from Sebastien Braun is perfect for babies and preschoolers.

Cast away in this novelty series about things that go. With tabs to slide and wheels to spin, little ones will love making the boat move on every page.All aboard the baby boat.Sailing on the deep blue seas.All aboard the baby boat.Raise the sails to catch the breeze.Hoist the sails! Little ones can push and pull the tabs to sail the boat around the ocean blue, with so much to see along the way. With a fun rhyming text full of sounds for little ones to join in with, this novelty offering from Sebastien Braun is perfect for babies and preschoolers.

芬洛克一家住在海邊，日子簡單而快樂，只是大家都害怕住在遠方的「可怕怪獸」。但最小的孩子決定走得更遠一些，為了找食物，也為了找答案。當他真的遇見那隻傳說中的生物時，卻發現事情和想像的不一樣。這是一個關於勇氣、誤解與交朋友的溫柔故事，用輕鬆幽默的語言，帶小讀者認識世界，也學會用不同角度看待別人。The youngest child of a simple fishing family discovers the truth about the faraway monster they fear in this delightful, imaginative debut. The Finlock family lives by the Pincer Sea, as peaceful as can be. They spend their days lounging and fishing for fronds to cook in their little copper kettles. It's an idyllic life, disturbed only by their great fear of the frimbulitic Terrakeet! Luckily, they've never seen this carnivorous beast, for it lives beyond Finlock Bay. But one day, when there are no fronds to be found, the youngest Finlock journeys in all directions to search for other delectables . . . and comes face-to-face with the dreaded creature! But would such a terrible monster cry about swarming bees? Would it ask if the lad had been fed? First-time author Jo van der Borgh uses playful invented language to craft a classic story of di

How many ways are there to say mother? A bilingual child investigates in this joyful picture-book exploration from the creators of My Mother’s Tongues.“Thank you, Amma,” says the child as her mother praises a birdhouse she’s making with her friend Angelina. With two languages spoken at home, English and Malayalam (the most common language in Kerala, India, where her parents and grandparents were born), Amma is a word the child uses for her Indian-American mom. But Angelina, whose family is from Mexico City, says that her mother is called Mamá. And there are so many other names for mother! Thea’s mother is Greek and known as Mana. Francisco’s family is from Brazil, where moms answer to Mãe. Aliya is fluent in Arabic, whose word for mother is Umma. . . . With just a peek at the many ways to say mother among the world’s thousands of languages, the author and illustrator behind My Mother’s Tongues have fashioned another love letter to family bonds and heritage, another salute to multilingu

Amid the uncertainty of not having a permanent home, twelve-year-old Queenie finds unforeseen friendship--and unexpected confidence--in this warm, sensitive story addressing loss and belonging. To Queenie, home is Peachy, the little peach-walled house she's lived in forever, all art deco and flaky paint. Always a provider of solace. But when she and her mom have to move out, suddenly one temporary move follows another, from a retirement village to a flood-prone old camper van to a shared home, sometimes with just her father's guitar under her arm and some budding lyrics in her head. Along the way, the change-resistant Queenie discovers that home isn't a place at all--it's making new friends and reconnecting with old ones, letting yourself be uncomfortable, and finding the courage to share your song with the world. With insight, honesty, and gentle humor, Zanni Louise's timely novel touches on the experience of housing insecurity as it introduces a relatable protagonist who readers will

"Beekeeper Boelts infuses her narrative with both appropriate vocabulary and empathy. . . . Could be just the ticket for turning bee-phobes into beekeepers." --Booklist Kaia is the brave type. Like hottest-hot-pepper brave. But there is one thing that scares her: BEES! And right now, thousands of bees live on her roof because Kaia's dad is a beekeeper. Her dad says that the world needs bees and that's why they are beekeepers. But only he goes on the roof, not Kaia--unless she can find a way to be the brave girl she always says she is. Against a sunny city setting, author Maribeth Boelts and illustrator Angela Dominguez depict Kaia's small courageous steps--and her tiny insect neighbors--with great empathy and charm. Buzzing with storytime potential, Kaia and the Bees is an honest and relatable tale about bravery and compassion, as well as the importance of bees to our world.

小鴿子七七從出生起就和別人不太一樣。他喜歡用玫瑰花瓣築巢，愛聞米飯、桃子和松樹的香氣，總是跟不上鴿子們靠地標回家的方式。但當迷霧籠罩返家的路，正是七七敏銳的嗅覺，幫助大家找到方向。這是一個溫柔的故事，告訴我們：每個與眾不同的地方，可能正是我們最特別的力量。適合親子共讀，也適合送給每一個正在找尋自己位置的孩子。A pigeon that has trouble homing in the usual way has a unique ability that ends up guiding his lost flock in this sweet tale about following your instincts. A pigeon named Seven is born alone, instead of in the usual pair, and it soon becomes clear that he's not like the rest of his flock. While pigeons always build their nests from straw and twigs, Seven lines his with rose petals (their scent is dreamy!). While the rest of the pigeons gobble crumbs in the park, Seven can't help but follow the nutty aroma of rice, even if it means drifting away from the flock. What's more, although pigeons are expected to home--to find their way home from wherever they may be by following landmarks--Seven gets too distracted by the tangy scent of peaches, the earthy smell of evergreens, and the honey of a butterfly bush to make a mental map the way

A-roo-ga-roo! Stink and his friends can't wait to learn wilderness survival skills. But first the pack of friends will have to survive scouting . . . and one another! Brushing your teeth with a stick! Pooping in the woods! Stink and his friends are raring to learn all that and more in Survival Scouts. Wait! What? Survival Scouts is for boys only? No fair! So with Riley Rottenberger (aka the Great Golu) at the helm, Stink and his friends decide to form their own troop of nature explorers: the Big Bad Badgers. There will be badges to earn, climbing-up ceremonies, and awards to win. But never did these squabbling scouts imagine survival would be much harder than tying knots, reading animal tracks and scats, or even eating an insect. Ack! The Golden Honey Badger Award is starting to feel like an impossible dream to this pack of (bickering) badgers! What do they have to do to earn the coveted prize? Fans of wild backyard nature hunts--and champions of cooperation--will be hot on the trail o

胡利安要參加一場婚禮，而且這次他也是婚禮的一份子。他遇見了新朋友瑪麗索，兩人一起玩耍、跳舞、冒險，還在過程中學會了什麼是陪伴與包容。這本色彩繽紛的繪本，是《我就是胡利安》續作，溫柔描寫友情、歡慶與做自己的快樂時刻，也悄悄告訴我們：愛與身分，都有許多美麗的樣子。適合和孩子一起閱讀與討論的溫暖故事。“A celebration of weddings and a subtle yet poignant reminder that gender, like love, is expansive. Lovely.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred reviews)Julián and his abuela are going to a wedding. Better yet, Julián is in the wedding. Weddings have flowers and kissing and dancing and cake. And this wedding also has a new friend named Marisol. It’s not long before Julián and Marisol set off for some magic and mischief of their own, and when things take an unexpected turn, the pair learns that everything is easier with a good friend by your side. Jessica Love returns with a joyful story of friendship and individuality in this radiant follow-up to Julián Is a Mermaid.

"A warmhearted story that will resonate with anyone who has ever dreamed of reinventing themselves." --Kirkus Reviews It's 1987, and sixteen-year-old Gracie Byrne wishes her life were totally different. Shy and awkward, she has trouble fitting in at her new school, she's still reeling from her parents' divorce, and her grandmother Katherine's Alzheimer's is getting worse. So when Gracie finds a blank journal in Katherine's vanity drawer, she begins writing stories about herself--a more popular version of herself, that is. But then the hot guy in her art class describes a dream he had about her--the exact scene she wrote about him in her journal--and Gracie realizes that she can create any reality she wants, from acing tests to winning the attention of her previously indifferent classmates. But as her ability to change what is into what she wishes it to be grows stronger, Gracie starts to second-guess what's real--especially when it comes to a budding relationship with her cute neighbor

"Storytime and read-aloud gold. . . . A dino-delight." --Kirkus Reviews (starred review) One-osaurus, two-osaurus, three-osaurus, four . . . Look there, in a child's bedroom, where some prehistoric pals are gathered in a counting game. Nine dinosaurs are playing a singsong rendition of hide-and-seek--but something isn't adding up. Where is number ten? Stomp, stomp, stomp! CHOMP, CHOMP, CHOMP! Ready or not, here he comes, and he sounds . . . big! With bold numerals, an array of dinosaurs in comical poses, and a humorous twist at the end, this tribute to a child's imagination makes learning numbers a gigantic treat.

Dig in to a fun and stylish collection of sixteen step-by-step edible gardening projects for young children. From strawberries in galoshes to herbs in recycled tin cans, this easy-to-follow gardening book contains fifteen simple (and delicious!) projects for budding young gardeners. Kids can learn all they need to know to grow their own fruit, herbs, and vegetables in whatever space they have at home, whether it be a windowsill or yard. Bright, engaging illustrations and clear instructions make this a great gift for any young child curious about where their food comes from and eager to grow some delectables themselves.

Easy-to-use peekaboo sliders, funny rhyming text, and a surprise mirror ending combine in this stylish and interactive board book for babies and toddlers. Babies and the very youngest of children are fascinated by animals, and they'll love this dog-themed book. Ingela P. Arrhenius's unmistakable, enchanting artwork, combined with a smooth mechanism to push, pull, or turn on every page, makes this a totally irresistible board book that toddlers will want to read again and again.

A-maze-ing! Follow Waldo on a journey through impossibly intricate mazes--with enough twists and turns to make you giddy. Join Waldo on his most labyrinthine vacation ever, where every place he visits is a mind-boggling maze! Head to the airport and trace your finger along the paths to plot a route from start to finish. Blast off to an awesome space center, where the mission is following rocket trails to find one that reaches all the way to the moon. Line up to explore a cave, elaborate gardens, a museum, a film studio, a candy factory . . . even a disco where you can strut your stuff across the dance floor. More than fifty routes to tackle! And when you reach the end of the book, you're not done yet--you'll find checklists with over one hundred more things to search for throughout. Good thing the fun is always in the journey, because reaching your destination will take all the wits you can muster!

Is there ever such a thing as being too considerate? It's another comedy of errors in this fourth set of stories featuring Jarvis's lovable duo."Bird, why are you blowing in my face?" said Bear."I'm just stretching my cheeks," said Bird. "Important to stretch your cheeks."Bear and Bird are the kind of friends who just want to make each other happy. So when Bird realizes Bear has had a leaf stuck to his face all day, she goes to comical extremes not to embarrass him--even if it means encouraging a new trend. And when they both grab the same excellent stick on a windy day, they outdo each other trying to give it back--until Bear comes up with a better use for their imagination. Whether following a hilariously--and touchingly--circular path on Swapsy Day or discovering there are as many times of day as there are things to do, Jarvis's classic pair fuses humor and heart in another quartet of adventures.

From a rising stand-up comedian and exciting new talent in children's fiction comes a brilliantly funny murder mystery series that BBC Radio called "Knives Out meets Poirot--but for children!" Bonnie Montgomery is the world's greatest detective. Not that anyone--other than Grampa Banks--has heard of her. But they will have heard of Montgomery Bonbon, the gentleman detective with the bristly mustache, fashionable beret, and accent that's hard to place. Montgomery Bonbon is responsible for solving many high-stakes crimes, including unmasking the Emmental Bandit, restoring the Rusakova diamonds to their rightful owner, and busting an international owl-smuggling ring, resulting in the arrest of over twelve owls. But now Montgomery Bonbon is needed on a case much closer to home, at the Hornville Museum in Bonnie's hometown of Widdlington, where a mysterious death has occurred. Don't look too carefully, however--from certain angles, Montgomery Bonbon looks suspiciously like a ten-year-old gi

Bonbon is back in the second installment of this illustrated murder mystery series. The gentleman detective can't get away from murder--even on vacation. Bonnie Montgomery is finally getting a vacation from cracking cases as her alter ego, Montgomery Bonbon.But something terribly fishy happens the moment she and Grampa Banks arrive on Odde Island--and it's not just the smell of the harbor. There's been a mysterious death at the lighthouse, and what everyone assumed was an accident is setting Bonbon's mustache all aquiver: something is Highly Suspicious. When a second death takes place, Bonnie is sure the two are connected. But can she solve this case alone, or will she need double the detectives to solve double the murders?

Is there ever such a thing as being too considerate? It's another comedy of errors in this fourth set of stories featuring Jarvis's lovable duo. "Bird, why are you blowing in my face?" said Bear."I'm just stretching my cheeks," said Bird. "Important to stretch your cheeks." Bear and Bird are the kind of friends who just want to make each other happy. So when Bird realizes Bear has had a leaf stuck to his face all day, she goes to comical extremes not to embarrass him--even if it means encouraging a new trend. And when they both grab the same excellent stick on a windy day, they outdo each other trying to give it back--until Bear comes up with a better use for their imagination. Whether following a hilariously--and touchingly--circular path on Swapsy Day or discovering there are as many times of day as there are things to do, Jarvis's classic pair fuses humor and heart in another quartet of adventures.

From the incomparable Jon Klassen, one in a trio of companion board books for the youngest of children This is your sun.It is coming up for you.This is your tree.It can go under the sun. With a minimal tableau of familiar objects and a gentle rhythm suited for reading aloud, a farm and all its items--a horse and its hay, a truck, a stool, a fence--are assembled, ending with bedtime as the sun goes down. This is a farm for a young child to have whenever they want to go there. One in a trio of board books focusing on safe spaces, comfort, and imagination, Your Farm signals both a departure for Jon Klassen and a story whose peculiar touches of whimsy stamp the book as iconically his.

Once upon a time, all the books in the world were manufactured at one place--the Story Factory! The workers at the story factory know exactly what it takes to make a book: characters, a plot, vocabulary, and punctuation. All the same elements are used over and over again, and everything has a precise order. Nothing new or original is ever added to the stories--that is, until the day the factory suddenly stops producing books. The workers must locate and remove the clog in the machinery, and what they find may just change the way they make books forever. With fun and wonderfully intricate illustrations, Jam Dong's charming story is a joyful ode to the imagination and to what it is that makes books so special.

Ava Lin's quest to earn the most kindness tickets in her first-grade class--and claim a coveted reward--leads to unanticipated results in this second chapter book in Vicky Fang's funny and heartfelt series. Ava Lin is six and a half years old, and this year she's in first grade. She's really good at making things and eating snacks and making lists. But what she really wants to be good at is earning enough tickets to fill her kindness bucket. In Ava's class, if you do something kind for someone, that person puts a ticket in your bucket, and whoever has the most tickets by the end of the week gets to choose a prize. Ava really wants to choose the narwhal eraser--she NEEDS that eraser--so she has to be sure she's the best bucket filler of the week, no matter what. But if you're doing nice things just so you can pile up tickets, is that the same as being kind to others? Especially if you manage to hurt your best friend's feelings along the way? With graphic panels and charming black-and-wh

"The kids--and the use of historical and presidential facts--are a backdrop to the engaging storyline. . . . A wholesome, solid story with fun characters."--Kirkus Reviews It's Presidents' Day, and all the students in Miss Maxwell's classroom are choosing their special projects. Classroom pets Fergus and Zeke want to participate, too! Zeke appoints himself president of their cage. But the power goes a bit to his head, and his "leading" and "supervising" leave Fergus to do all the work. Will these two mice be able to agree on what makes a good president--and a good friend--in time to turn in their project with the rest of the class? Humorously illustrated and sprinkled with presidential trivia, this fifth title in the delightful series is a winning candidate.

A house reveals the story of its inhabitants, including Anne Frank--and honors four centuries of history--in a moving and exquisitely illustrated picture book from the creators of The House by the Lake. In the middle of Amsterdam is a house on a canal with a green door. Over four hundred years, it has quietly witnessed love, desperation, and historic change. Sometimes the narrow house was splendidly decorated, humming with life and love; other times, it stood empty, in near ruins. Sometimes the green door was open and inviting; other times, it was closed against cold and plague or to conceal the victims of wartime persecution. The house's last occupant, a young girl with a sweet smile, would famously document her time there. In her diary, Anne Frank wrote of "the old house on the canal," and today people come from far and wide to visit what stands as a universal symbol of hope and resilience. Thomas Harding's lyrical text and concise back matter reveal history through the changing face

"Readers may have to count to 100 to cool their heels waiting for this clever pair's next adventure." --Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Fergus and Zeke love being the class pets in Miss Maxwell's classroom, and they do everything the students do. But when the kids start collecting items and doing gym challenges and making projects to celebrate the one hundredth day of school, the mice can't seem to find a way to join in. One hundred miles is a very long distance when you're running on your spinny wheel. One hundred seconds is a very short time when you're trying to take a nap. Stacking one hundred wood chips makes a tower that tips and falls before you're even halfway done. And writing a story with exactly one hundred words means abandoning your characters in the middle of the action! Will these two classroom mice ever come up with the perfect project to celebrate the one hundredth day?

Life is more enchanting under the waves--and with the first four adventures of half-mermaid, half-human Emily Windsnap gathered into one dazzling, seaworthy collection. Emily Windsnap's life utterly changes when she dives into water for the first time and undergoes a surprising and magical transformation. Now, aspiring merchildren can dive into her tale--and those of her friends--with this boxed set of four early readers based on Liz Kessler's best-selling, shimmering original middle-grade series. This set includes the following stories from the World of Emily Windsnap: Emily's Big DiscoveryShona Finds Her VoiceThe Truth About Aaron Dolphin Rescue

Bird feels a flutter of jealousy when Bear is unduly entertained by the jocular Mole in Jarvis’s third set of stories about the endearing pair.Usually, a new wonky stick for Bird’s collection would be exciting, but . . . not today. “Hmm,” said Bear. “Well, in that case, I think it’s time for . . .The Dance.”Bear and Bird are the best of friends. They don’t always understand each other, but both agree that all they want is to make the other happy. So when Bird is under the weather, Bear arrives with a backpack of goodies and his best rendition ofThe Danceto try to make her feel better. And when Bear and Bird hang out with Mole—who tells hilarious jokes!—Birdeventuallyrealizes that she doesn’t need to compete for Bear’s attention, since there’s plenty of laughter to go around. Whether it’s a comedy of errors around a Do Not Go in the Hole sign or the discovery that doing nothing together is the true badge of friendship, Jarvis tempers the mix-ups and misunderstandings with a genuine warm

With wit and affection, the inimitable Jarvis imagines the giddy wonder of a child who finds she has Santa all to herself—with free rein to ask all the questions that spring to mind.Mr. Santa? Is it really you?Did you read my letter?And have you wiped your shoes?When a little girl comes face-to-face with Santa in her own house, she can hardly believe it! After inviting him into her world (Do you want to meet my fishes? Do you want to hear me play?) comes that universal wish (Can I ride your sleigh?). With the two of them aloft, questions continue to fly: Can Santa eat clouds? Does he stop at traffic lights? Is his belly button innie or outie? Does he take a teddy to bed? With signature warmth and a gentle visual humor, Jarvis channels the excitement of every child who has dreamed of meeting the jolly, generous old soul who personifies the most magical night of the year.

Anthony Browne lends his singular talent for rendering primates to a lovingly detailed concept book that will captivate readers both young and old. What's the opposite of old? Young! What's the opposite of sad? Happy! Big or small, alone or together, the primates in this book of opposites are wonderfully unique, from gorillas to white-faced capuchins to orangutans. With Anthony Browne's striking palette and flair for facial expressions, this celebration of the world of primates is sure to charm and entertain.

In this stirring and powerfully illustrated story, an enslaved young man uses his ability to read and write to educate others in the pursuit of freedom. Back inside the store I write up receipts for Master's deliveries for Master's orders In 'tweenI write up a receipt for her freedom The young man known as Teach secretly learned to read, write, and use numbers growing up alongside the master's son. And although on this Southern plantation these are skills he can never flaunt, Teach doesn't keep them to himself: In the course of a week, he'll teach little ones the alphabet in the corner stall of a stable and hold a moonlit session where men scratch letters in the dirt. He'll decipher a discarded letter bearing news of Yankee soldiers and forge a pass for a woman hoping to buy precious time on a perilous journey north. And come Sunday, Teach will cross the swamp to a hidden cabin, reading aloud to the congregation God's immortal words to the pharaoh: Let my people go. With a spare, movin

今天的 Pavlo 什麼都不想做，不想去公園、不想游泳，也不想看電影。媽媽再怎麼提議，他就是提不起勁。《Pavlo Has the Grumps》細膩捕捉孩子鬱鬱不歡的時刻，用溫柔幽默的筆觸傳達：每個人都會有不想說話、悶悶不樂的時候，這很正常。重要的是，有人願意陪你慢慢等，直到你準備好重新微笑。For those days when everything feels blah, a picture-book-shaped hug offered with humor and tenderness by a gifted Ukrainian artist. Pavlo does not feel like going to the park. Not today. He does not want to go swimming. He even says no to the movies. What's going on, Pavlo?Pavlo has the grumps. Though Mama suggests one fun activity after another, Pavlo doesn't want to do any of them. Can anything cheer him up on this down day? Capturing a range of emotions through nuanced expressions and a simple text, Natalia Shaloshvili's comforting picture book looks at familiar childhood feelings, suggesting that grumpy days, sadness, and even anger happen to everyone. But that's OK--good friends and family will love you anyway. And who knows what might happen if you decide to give that big slide a try after all?

Crimson Twill is finally taking wand lessons! But is she just too different from the other little witches to succeed? A magical new adventure in this delightful series. Crimson Twill is a unique little witch--she likes polka dots, sparkles, and sweet apples instead of rotten ones. And she finally has a real, full-length wand! Now Crimson is off to exciting New Wart City to take wand lessons with her best friends, Mauve and Wesley, and is surprised to discover that their class includes the famous young Broadwart star Miserabella Portentia! Crimson's friends are starstruck, and for good reason: Miserabella is wickedly good at wand lessons and always seems to be in the spotlight. Meanwhile, when Crimson tries to do things the way Miserabella does, everything turns out miserable--sunbeams instead of rain, donuts instead of burned bagels, and roses instead of thorns. Disaster! But when one of Miserabella's spells gets out of control, it might be time for Crimson to do things her way. Can Cr

Easy-to-use peekaboo sliders, funny rhyming holiday text, and a surprise mirror ending combine in this stylish and interactive board book for babies and toddlers. Babies and the very youngest of children are fascinated by faces, and they'll love this Christmas-themed book. Ingela P. Arrhenius's unmistakable, enchanting artwork, combined with a smooth mechanism to push, pull, or turn on every page, makes this a totally irresistible board book that little ones will want to read again and again.

Wizard Whitebeard's magic staff is missing--and is going wild transforming everything! Join everyone's favorite wanderer and search through twelve Where's Waldo? scenes as you've never seen them before.Wizard Whitebeard has lost his magic staff, and it's stirring up mischief everywhere. Dragons are making a spectacle at the seaside, robots have crash-landed in the Stone Age, dinosaurs are wandering in the Wild West, there's a sticky situation at a castle made of cake . . . The magical mayhem seems unstoppable! Follow Waldo and his friends on a quest to find the sneaky staff and unravel this mighty mess. With twelve marvelously mixed-up scenes and hundreds more things to look for, Where's Waldo? The Mighty Magical Mix-Up is a truly mesmerizing search adventure.

Picture-book maven Jarvis brings his subtle wit and charm to the chapter-book realm with this set of stories about a most endearing pair. Bear didn't really like the painting. I mean, look at it. But he liked Bird a lot, and it would remind him of her . . .Bear and Bird are best friends, and they spend a lot of time together. They don't always understand each other, but both agree that all they want is for their friend to be happy. So when Bear forgets the most important thing to pack for a picnic (but pretends that he didn't), Bird doesn't let on that she knew all along. And when Bird is upset to discover her friend has more of a certain talent than she does, Bear finds a touching way to make her feel better. Whether it's the tale of a missing Bird and a "talking" flower that has Bear bewildered or that of a blanket whose irresistible coziness inspires a comic misunderstanding, Jarvis's well-honed timing combines with gentle humor and genuine affection that will have readers eager for

Jarvis's witty humor is on display as Bear and Bird, unlikely best friends, return in a second collection of tender, charmingly illustrated stories. "OK," said Bird. "I'll be on this rock. I promise I won't wander off. I'll stay on the rock."And she did. Even when it grew legs . . . and a little head.Bear and Bird are the best of friends, but yesterday they had a falling out. And although they can't quite remember why, each is sure that a new best friend is now in order. If Bear sends an anonymous letter floating down the river, will it be found by someone nice--someone with whom he has as much in common as he did with Bird? In this quartet of tales, the endearing duo is back to show that even friends who sometimes get their wires crossed can always be each other's best supporter--whether making plans to meet that go comically awry, baking hideously inedible surprise cakes, or savoring a starlit moment together (and getting carried away with wishes for just one more thing to make it pe