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Maisy ventures into the water in a story sure to make a splash with young children who are learning to swim.Today Maisy is going swimming for the first time, and she is a little nervous. Good thing Ed

WWNDD? What Would Nancy Drew Do? Judy and her new friend, Mighty Fantaskey, take cues from their favorite sleuth as they search for a lost mood ring in a spooky attic.Judy Moody is freaky for Nancy Drew, the famous girl detective from the book series. Nancy Drew is an ace at solving mysteries with brains, bravery, and bobby pins, and Judy is determined to solve mysteries too. So when Judy bumps into Mighty Fantaskey, she is excited to meet another Nancy Drew fan and to make a new friend. Excited, that is, until she visits Mighty’s house: it’s big and old and creaky and definitely haunted. It even turns Judy’s mood ring the color of fear! On Judy’s first visit, she hightails it out of there, leaving Mighty in the dust. But where is Judy’s favorite ring? Jeepers! Can Judy pluck up enough courage to go back and find it―and solve the real-life mystery waiting in Mighty’s attic?

With a noisy giant crashing around the kingdom, the Princess in Black uses the Sparkle Signal to call ALL her heroic friends together - for the biggest adventure yet.The Princess in Black is ready for

Flipping from sad to mad can make for a bad day, but Baby is learning some tricks for getting the happy back.Sometimes Baby is sad. And sometimes mad, mad, MAD! Baby screams and falls to the floor, an

In this clever picture book, a debut author-illustrator introduces a plucky rabbit and the new companion that he just can’t shake.Rabbit has a problem. There’s a large black rabbit chasing him. No mat

Out on the playground, kids are skipping rope and making trades. In the library, they’re whispering, fi dgeting, and giggling. In the classroom, they’re learning their lessons....or spinning tales abo

Hop along with Maisy as she discovers fascinating facts about frogs and toads in this eighth Maisy's Planet adventure. Frogs are fantastic! Every toddler who has been up close and personal with one of these big-eyed amphibians--as well as those not so sure about the bumpy green guys--will be intrigued by this fun introduction to frogs and toads with Maisy leading the way. Young children can find out about everything from tadpoles to lily-pad-leapfrogging in a gentle learning experience, then open out the final inviting scene as Maisy and friends make a frog-friendly pond in her backyard.

Who doesn't love a ladybug? Maisy explores these helpful little critters in the seventh adventure of the Maisy's Planet series. Join Maisy as she learns all about ladybugs! This cheerful board book introduces little ones to the colorful insects (look, one has landed on Maisy's nose!) and lightly traces their life cycle and what they need to survive (did you know they eat plant-invading aphids?). Maisy is happy to help the ladybug population along by watering her garden and building a tiny house out of pine cones and sticks for ladybugs to discover and stay safe in during the wintertime. A final fold-out surprise invites readers to join in a ladybug-counting party outside--how many can you see?

Water, water, everywhere! From rain in the sky to waves under the sea, this colorful board book in the Maisy's Planet series introduces the youngest explorers to a natural resource. We all need water for drinking, washing, growing--and jumping in puddles, like Maisy! But where does it come from, and where does it go? Join the curious mouse as she explores wildlife living in ponds, drops a stick in a stream to watch it float away, and follows a stream all the way to the ocean, where she and her friends can play, swim, and snorkel. There's so much to see under the water! In the Maisy's Planet series, each sturdy board book celebrates a different feature of the natural world, with bold colors, clear language, and a fun spread to open out at the end. Kids love to love our planet with Maisy!

“A wonderful addition to the Hales’ unique series, wherein zany humor and teamwork tells the story that children can be anything they dream of.” —School Library JournalPrincess Magnolia is at the Flower Festival prepping for the evening ball when suddenly she hears a commotion. Oh no! She isn’t prepared to fight a monster or . . . a grumpy emu! To her surprise, a knight in shining armor comes to the rescue, but not before the princess’s prized decorations are stomped on and destroyed. Luckily, the gallant Prince Valerian has his own secret identity—the Prince in Pink—and has been yearning for a chance to show off his special skills, with the help of some twinkle-twinkle and major glam. Glitter has been restored, but then the angry emu returns—with friends! Can the party heroes step up to save the day again? Expect the unexpected as this sparkling new entry in the New York Times best-selling series takes the floor with a flourish.

With his vibrant, stylish art and spot-on visual storytelling, Chris Haughton turns to Antarctica for an irresistible ode to family bonds and awesome moms.“She’ll be back soon, won’t she?”“She sure will,” says Daddy Penguin.The sky may be dark over icy waters, but Mommy Penguin is off to catch some fish for dinner. As Daddy and Little Penguin watch in suspense, Mommy swims, jumps, and climbs up a slippery slope, barely avoiding a plunge back into the sea. Well done! There's just one more hurdle to overcome, past some grumpy, just-awakened seals, before she returns to her anxiously waiting family. With a nod to the fascinating nature of penguin parenting, this boldly illustrated adventure from the creator of Little Owl Lost and Oh No, George! will have little ones happily on the edge of their seats as they root for Mommy Penguin.

Discover namaste’s many meanings in a simple, lyrical text, paired with a charmingly detailed visual narrative about a little girl’s kindness.Namaste calms your heart when things aren’t going right.Namaste is saying “You matter.”What is namaste? It’s found in a smile, a friendship, a celebration. It exists in silence; it can be said when you’re happy or when you’re feeling low. For one small girl in a bustling city, namaste (“I bow to you”) is all around her as she and her mother navigate a busy marketplace―and when she returns with a little plant and chooses to give it to an elderly neighbor, it can be seen in the caring bond between them. In a sweet, universal text, debut author Suma Subramaniam shines a light on a word with significance far beyond yoga class, while artist Sandhya Prabhat makes the concept of mindfulness come alive in delightful illustrations likely to draw children in again and again.

What happens when a cat tries to be a dog? With this second wry primer, the creators of See the Cat return to demonstrate that standing in for a friend can be trickier than expected.The dog is sick to

A little girl carries a big message—and finds it thrillingly amplified by the rallying crowd around her—in an empowering story for the youngest of activists.Mari raised her sign for everyone to see.Ev

The inner workings of a home are laid out for kids in fun, retro illustrations jam-packed with the technology behind everyday life.How does flipping a switch on the wall make the lights come on? Where

Board the train for a story of art, diversity, and community in a near-wordless tale told through masterful, sumptuously detailed black-and-white illustrations.Train riders are used to stressful delay

All living creatures have a special place in the world in this extraordinary exploration of the concept of self for very young readers.Only I know how to be me.Only you know how to be you.Trees have l

Books, books, books! Judy’s got books on the brain as she prepares for a totally RARE trivia competition. Has reading always been this exciting?Judy Moody is in it to win it. Win the Book Quiz Blowout

From Newbery Honor winner Cece Bell comes an offbeat, pitch-perfect storybook for beginning readers that will have them in fits of giggles.“Maybe your foot smells good. Maybe your foot smells great. B

Timothée de Fombelle and Isabelle Arsenault capture the heart-wrenching cost of war for one small girl in a delicately drawn, expertly told tale.While her father is at war, five-year-old Rosalie is a

It’s mayhem at the science fair! A squishy goo monster is a challenge for the Princess in Black — but luckily some science-loving princesses are on hand to help.Princess Magnolia is excited. Excited a

Amos is counting himself to sleep. It’s a good plan, until the cranky sheep land in his bedroom — and start in with their many demands.It’s bedtime for Amos, who smiles as he closes

Observe the ways plants and insects interact in a gentle introduction to growing for budding scientists.What’s that wedged in a crack in the ground, small and hard and wrinkly and brown? A bean seed!

When a visit to Boston spurs Judy's interest in Revolutionary heroes and heroines, she's soon on a quest for more independence in this hilarious new episode from Megan McDonald and Peter H. Reynolds.

It’s Backwards Day, so Judy Moody double-dares herself to become Queen of the Good Mood for one whole week. Can she do it?Will the real Judy Moody please stand up? In honor of Backwards Day, Jud

The mercurial Judy returns - and she’s in a mood to take on the world! Get ready for the newest installment in the hilarious Judy Moody series. Rare!Judy Moody did not set out to save the world.

Mighty righty Judy Moody is out of her element in this righty-to-lefty switcheroo just right for newly independent readers.Left-handers are creative. Left-handers are geniuses. Half of all cats are le

Yikes! Eddie's in for the surprise of his life when he discovers that his teddy bear has grown much too big to cuddle! But there's fun in store when Eddie meets up with a real bear who's got just th

It’s April Fools' Day — and Judy’s birthday — and Mr. Todd has a trick or two of his own planned in the latest Judy Moody tale for newly independent readers.April Fools' Day just happens to be one of

On your mark, get set, Gobblers-a-Go-Go! Judy swears she’ll win the race for a Thanksgiving turkey (though Stink has his doubts) in this full-color Moody adventure.The town’s annual Turkey Trot race a

Judy’s mom takes the spotlight as the Moody family tries to give her the birthday she would like in a broadly funny episode just right for newly independent readers.Make a wish, Mrs. Moody! Every year

Marvel over this exact replica of a miniature book created for Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House by cartoonist Fougasse, in print for the very first time!Written in rhyming text and illustrated in full color,

Yippie-i-oh! Saddle up for the first in a spin-off series starring favorite characters from Kate DiCamillo’sNew York Times best-selling Mercy Watson books.Leroy Ninker has a hat, a lasso, and boots. W

Equal time for canines! Three cats?—Tiny, Moonpie, and Andre?—?think there might be a dog in this book, but it’s up to the reader to help them find out.Can cats and dogs share the same turf? Revisit t

A birthday party sets the scene in this sweet and relatable story for anyone who’s ever been the odd girl out.It’s Ginger’s birthday, and she has to invite all the girls in her class to her party, inc

The best part of a young child's day is often opening a lunchbox and diving in. But how did all that delicious food get there? Who made the bread for the sandwich? What about the cheese inside? Who pl

Know someone who’s starting school? Getting a new job? Going to the in-laws’ for the first time? For anyone on the brink of something scary, this gift edition of a hilarious classic is the perfect ant

Awarded a 2011 Caldecott Honor! A favorite joke inspires this charming tale, in which a little chicken’s habit of interrupting bedtime stories is gleefully turned on its head. It’s time for the li

Kids go crazy for Maisy’s lift-the-flap books!Maisy mavens will love exploring their favorite mouse’s house, looking for Maisy and her friends, and searching for the elusive Panda in this fun, interac

"In this witty, wise picture book, Boelts presents a kid’s-eye view of aconsumer fad that rages through school at gale force." — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books (starred review)All Jeremy