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Take a road trip . . . back to where it all started. For years, the true origins of Gravity Falls have been hidden under lock and key. Now, for the first time ever, series creator Alex Hirsch and cowriter Rob Renzetti crack open the vault to reveal the definitive visual history of Gravity Falls. Inside The Art of Gravity Falls, you'll find never-before-revealed development art from Alex Hirsch's personal archives, including first inklings of the characters and world, lost episode ideas, cut jokes, deviously hidden easter eggs, every single one of Mabel's sweaters, and much, much more! With interviews from the creative team and a foreword by animation legend James Baxter, The Art of Gravity Falls is a celebration of the incredible artists behind the beloved series, and a blueprint for creatives who want to turn their own ideas into animated worlds. The Mystery Shack is waiting. . . . Are you ready to step inside?

It's time to learn your manners--the Mo Willems way!--in this hilarious social etiquette guide now in board book format for the youngest Mo Willems fans! Narrated by a group of friendly mice, this humorous text follows young children as they try in vain to get what they want, learning along the way that it is helpful to say "Please," "Thank you," "Excuse me," and "I'm sorry." Oh, and you have to mean it, too. For Mo' amazing books, check out these other great series: Edwina the Dinosaur (also in board book format)Knuffle BunnyElephant & PiggieUnlimited SquirrelsSay "no!" to all the Pigeon books!Don't let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! (also in board book format)The Pigeon Needs a Bath! (also in board book format)Don't Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late! (also in board book format)The Pigeon Wants a Puppy!The Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog!The Duckling Gets a Cookie!?The Pigeon HAS to Go to School!The Pigeon Will Ride the Rollercoaster!Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Sleigh!

Meet Tony Stark (Iron Man) and his Iron Friends, Riri Williams (Iron Heart) and Amadeus Cho (Iron Hulk), from Disney Junior'sIron Man and His Awesome Friends.Young geniuses Tony Stark, Riri Williams, and Amadeus Cho are the Iron Friends in Disney Junior'sIron Man and His Awesome Friends. With the help of a super-powered android named Vision, these Super Heroes work together to make the world a better place and keep it safe from baddies.This title is for readers who are just learning to read on their own, with easy-to-read language. The level 1 reader is Lexile leveled to align the reader and text at an appropriate level of reading difficulty. The use of simple text and word repetitions helps lead emergent readers to reading success.Add to your World of Reading Marvel Press collection with:Spidey and His Amazing Friends: Spidey Saves the DaySpidey and His Amazing Friends: House-sitting at Tony'sSpidey and His Amazing Friends: The Ant ThiefSpidey and His Amazing Friends: The Hangout Head

Team Spidey saves the day in this collection of four adventurous World of Reading stories for Level 1 readers.This collection of four adventurous stories from the world ofSpidey and His Amazing Friendsare for readers who are just learning to read on their own, with easy-to-read language.Stories of teamwork, friendship, and adventure include:Headache Hangout--After Gobby steals a giant magnet from the local junkyard, he tries stealing all the metal in town . . . until Spidey and Hulk put a stop to his mischief.Surprise Party Surprise--It's Ghost-Spider birthday! But will she be able to stop all the baddies in time to make it to her party?The Ant Thief-- Ant-Man and Wasp help Ghost-Spider and Spin save the day when the museum is robbed by ants.Tooth Fairy Tricks--Rhino goes on a tooth-stealing spree after he learns about the Tooth Fairy. With a little help from Wasp, Team Spidey puts a stop to his plan.Each story is a Level 1 reader that is Lexile leveled to align the reader and text at

Meet Green Jolene: a green, clean, climate-conscious heroine.This illustrated chapter book series by New York Times best-selling author Wendy Mass is perfect for kids who are inspired by Greta Thunberg and love Beverly Cleary's Beezus and Ramona and other classics like Ivy & Bean and Clementine.It all began (as the best stories do) with a very stinky backpack!Jolene wouldn’t have guessed that the first day of summer vacation would start with her trying to figure out if the squishy object smelling up her backpack was a half-eaten tuna sandwich or a six-month-old plum! (It was both!) While dumping old food in the trash and bringing out the recycling, Jolene sees the huge boxes of stuff her new neighbors got delivered. She realizes how many of her own belongings she doesn’t use anymore. Horrified by the idea of contributing to overflowing landfills and trash-filled oceans, Jolene hatches a big plan to not only deal with her own stuff, but her whole neighborhood’s unwanted items as wel

A compelling memoir by ABC News correspondent James Longman in which he discusses mental illness and trauma in families, what the latest genetic science is telling us, and how to not only persevere but thrive.James Longman was a preteen in boarding school when his dad, who was diagnosed with depression and schizophrenia, died by suicide. As he got older, James’s own bouts of depression spurred him to examine how his father’s mental health might have affected his own. He engaged with experts to uncover the science behind what is inherited, how much environmental factors can impact genetic traits, and how one can overcome a familial history of mental illness and trauma.In The Inherited Mind, James Longman invites readers to reflect on their own stories as he shares his quest to better understand himself and his family. Through speaking to mental health experts, to those who have had similar familial experiences, and about his own life stories, James shows us, with heart and humor, how mu

A seasoned sea captain relates his exciting life on the ocean, a time filled with real-life rogues, heroes of the high seas and brushes with death. Reprint. A best-selling book.

The best-selling author of Words that Work draws on over a decade of research, including a survey conducted specifically for the book, to reveal what Americans truly want--including personal prioritie

This book tells the true story of what happened to a 12-year-old girl named Jutta (Debbie Levy's mother) in 1938. Actual entries in a posiealbum (autograph book) serve as stepping stones in a crucial

Let's face it, there are some foods we'd just rather steer clear of. But have you ever stopped to think that plate of fries might just as soon feed you to the dog, as well?These playful,

Though it may only be a small emerald isle in the middle of the sea, Ireland's heritage is very large indeed. Its rich history of literature and lore has inspired imaginations for hundreds of y

A renowned biographer and best-selling author of The Day Diana Died draws on a variety of sources and interviews to provide insight into the haunting effect of Princess Diana's legacy on the British r

Paints a fascinating portrait of Joshua Chamberlain, a musician, linguist, college professor, farmer, husband, and father, who, joining the Union Army when the Civil War broke out, became a brilliant

Another stunning picture book biography of a prominent twentieth-century African-American in the arts, from the creative team behind Alvin Ailey.

A candid, revealing self-portrait of the child star who rose from the Georgia backwoods to pop music stardom illuminates the passion and drive that made Brenda Lee a celebrity and describes her tumult

In a New York Times best-seller, the star of the popular situation comedy, The Drew Carey Show, muses humorously on a variety of topics and offers a glimpse into life behind the scenes in Hollywood. R

2025 SLJ Best Middle Grade BooksAmari and the Night Brothers meets Pokémon in this thrilling start to Graci Kim’s brand-new fantasy series where dragons and phoenixes roam the skies of Seoul; meals magically appear based on your mood; and dreams literally come to lifeFourteen-year-old Aria Loveridge lives at the Resthaven Home for Dreamslingers, a safe haven for children born with a genetic mutation that transports them to a powerfully magical realm while they sleep. But this magic can be unpredictable—even deadly. After all, it was only ten years ago when members of the Royal League of Dreamslingers caused the Great Outburst—a tragedy that killed hundreds of people, including Aria’s mom. Since then, Aria’s dad has become leading expert on Dreamslinger Welfare, which means Aria knows better than most what it takes to keep society safe from her, and others like her: separation, identification, and most importantly, power suppression.So when the Kingdom of Royal Hanguk—home of the Dreams

A spin-off to the New York Times best-selling Once Upon a K-Prom, a K-pop idol and an up-and-coming K-drama star must fake date in this fresh and funny romcom that Korean pop culture fans will absolutely swoon over! Moon Minseok--or Moonster as this WDB fans know him--wasn't born to lead. Even as part of the world's most popular K-Pop group, he found comfort in his role as the jokester, the sidekick, the unserious one (with the cutest smile). But now WDB is drowning in dating scandals, and it's time for Moonster to take charge of the group's image. Shin Hyeri has been dealing with some scandals of her own. An up-and-coming K-Drama actress, she's been labeled a "nepo baby" (with a famous idol as a big brother) and now, a bully (which couldn't be further from the truth). Desperate to show the world that she's earned her spot, Hyeri is determined not to let her rising star crash and burn. When these two childhood enemies get caught up in yet another scandal while co-hosting a K-Pop festiv

松鼠Augus­tus 深信自己無與倫比，走到哪裡都為自己喝采。只是，他的舞台其實是一頭沉睡的獅子。當讀者眼看危機逼近，主角卻依舊滔滔不絕，故事在期待與緊張間堆疊出喜劇效果。Tammi Sauer 擅長以誇張語感創造角色魅力，本書延續她一貫的幽默風格；Pauline Gregory 則以生動構圖與豐富表情捕捉笑點。這是一場視覺與語言交織的喜劇冒險，也是一則關於自我與現實落差的小小寓言。A picture book about Augustus, a hubristic squirrel who is so busy celebrating himself that he winds up in the belly of a lion by author Tammi Sauer!Behold, my lovely audience!I am the amazing Augustus.There is no one quite like me.Augustus the squirrel is so busy praising himself that he winds up in the belly of a lion! This quirky, voicy picture book by beloved author Tammi Sauer is certain to have kids laughing as they realize well before Augustus that he is walking across a lion’s back. Kids love being smarter than the book, and this one takes the joke as far as possible—that is, literally inside a lion. Stay tuned for Augustus's next adventure: THE AMAZING AUGUSTUS (AND FRIENDS!).

Mo Willems classic, The Pigeon Needs a Bath!, is now in a durable board book format! Perfect for even the littlest hands of Pigeon nay-sayers! The Pigeon really needs a bath! Except, the Pigeon's not so sure about that. Besides, he took a bath last month! (Maybe.) It's going to take some serious convincing to try and get the Pigeon to take the plunge. Will he discover bath time isn't so bad after all? For Mo' amazing books, check out these other great series: Knuffle BunnyElephant & PiggieUnlimited Squirrels

The second book in the Knuffle Bunny series by best-selling author-illustrator Mo Willems, in a board book format perfect for the littlest readers. Trixie can't wait to bring her one-of-a-kind Knuffle Bunny to school and show him off to everyone. But when she gets there, she sees something awful: Sonja has the same bunny. Suddenly, Knuffle Bunny doesn't seem so one-of-a-kind anymore. Chaos ensues until the bunnies are taken away by Ms. Greengrove. After school, Trixie finally gets her beloved bunny back. But in the middle of the night, Trixie realizes something. She has the wrong bunny! Daddy comes to the rescue again as a midnight swap is arranged with the other bunny, the other little girl, and the other daddy. Needless to say, the daddies are not very happy. By the end of the story Trixie has her beloved bunny back, but she has also gained something new: her very first best friend. In the tradition of the Caldecott Honor-winner KNUFFLE BUNNY: A CAUTIONARY TALE, this is another heart

在森林學校的這一天，小雪貂的「糗事」一件接著一件──摔倒、打翻亮粉、手黏在膠水裡、上廁所還被衛生紙纏上鞋！她滿臉通紅，覺得自己實在太丟臉了。直到她發現，原來同學們也都會出錯。沒有人是完美的，而「出糗」也能成為笑著分享的時刻。本書以輕快押韻的文字與Andrea Tsurumi活潑的畫筆，描繪孩子在面對尷尬時的真實情緒，溫柔地提醒：每個人都會犯錯，但接納自己，才是最可愛的樣子。When every oopsie is followed by an uh-oh, little Ferret's embarrassment grows. How will she survive the day at Forest School?Ferret strolled to school in style,All silky fur and cheerful smile,Until she tripped on someone’s duffleAnd caused herself a slight kerfuffle.From there her day gets worse and worse.Embarrassment is Ferret’s curse!Pencils spilled. Stubborn glue.Toilet paper on her shoe!There is one thing that helps her through.Surprise! She’s just like me and you.Ferret trips while getting off the bus, makes a gigantic glitter mess at craft time, urgently has to pee at recess, and gets toilet paper on her shoe! But when others in the classroom goof up in equally embarrassing ways, Ferret is relieved to discover that nobody's perfect.The first book in the Forest School of Big Feelings series fr

Fans of Susan Lee and Dustin Thao will be enchanted by this soulful YA romance about how we love, how we heal, and how we find the strength to go on“Where were you thinking of going?”“Nowhere.”“Great,” he says lightly, putting the car in gear. “Then we’ll go there.”Seventeen-year-old Deedee's life is full of family ghosts and questions she can't ask. She longs to escape her stifling home, but guilt holds her back—that, and the fact that her strict Filipino single mom won't let her learn to drive.But one sleepless night leads Deedee down a road she never thought possible: secret driving lessons with the new boy next door, Jay, whose turbulent family life also keeps him up until sunrise.As midnights stretch into days, Jay helps Deedee begin to unravel her past, and as shared secrets blossom into love, Deedee starts to imagine a life where happiness is possible. But the deeper she digs into the trauma that has shaped her, the more that trauma threatens to tear Deedee and Jay apart. Togeth

《The Book of Bill》是由《Gravity Falls》創作者亞歷克斯·赫希（Alex Hirsch）於2024年7月23日出版的小說，以該系列中的反派角色比爾·賽弗（Bill Cipher）的視角撰寫。這本書深入探討了比爾的起源、他對人類歷史的影響，以及他對主角家族的秘密，並提供了一個顛覆世界的步驟指南。書中充滿了謎語、密碼、失落的日誌頁面，以及其他神秘內容。《The Book of Bill》被設計為一本互動式的書籍，鼓勵讀者解碼其中的隱藏訊息，延續了《Gravity Falls》系列中喜愛解謎的傳統。這本書也被認為是該系列的補充資料，為粉絲提供了更多關於角色和故事背景的資訊。如果您對《Gravity Falls》或比爾·賽弗這個角色感興趣，這本書將是您不可錯過的讀物。 Did you miss him? Admit it, you missed him.The demon that terrorized Gravity Falls is back from the great beyond to finally tell his side of the story in The Book of Bill, written by none other than Bill Cipher himself.Inside, Bill sheds light on his bizarre origins, his sinister effects on human history, the Pines family’s most embarrassing secrets, and the key to overthrowing the world (laid out in a handy step-by-step guide). This chaotic and beautifully illustrated tome contains baffling riddles, uncrackable ciphers, lost Journal 3 pages, ways to cheat death, the meaning of life, and a whole chapter on Silly Straws. But most importantly, T