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Did you know that ossicones are the hornlike parts of a giraffe’s head? Introduce young readers to unusual animal facts and new vocabulary like “ossicone” and “baleen” in this alphabet book that has flaps on every page!From “D is for dorsal fin” (shark) to “T is for tentacle” (octopus) to “W is for wattle” (turkey), this alphabet book is one of a kind! Young readers will love learning all about animals—and their unusual body parts, too. Plus, gatefold flaps on every page open to reveal even more fun facts!

Sophie, Hattie, and Owen go camping only to get spooked by some whispering in the woods in this eighteenth charming book of The Adventures of Sophie Mouse!Sophie, Hattie, and Owen are so excited to go camping! They prepare by learning how to set up a tent and making sure their bags are packed! But they aren’t prepared for the strange noises they hear while exploring their campsite. Is there someone else in the woods nearby, or is it just their imagination? As it gets dark out, and they hear the noises again, the friends decide they need to find out just what’s going on in these whispering woods.With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Sophie Mouse chapter books are perfect for beginning readers!

The Caldecott Honor Book and New York Times bestselling classic story is now available in a brand-new jacketed format with spiral binding and cardstock pages for an engaging read-aloud experience. Farmer Brown has a problem. His cows like to type. All day long he hears: Click, clack, moo. Click, clack, moo. Click, clack, moo. But Farmer Brown's problems really begin when his cows start leaving him notes. This beloved farm tale is now available in a Storytime Together edition, which is designed so the book can be folded in half and easily read aloud to an audience. The text will face the reader and the illustrations will face the audience. The spiral-bound book also comes with a cardstock jacket for convenient shelving and storage. This innovative format is sure to bring a hilariously fun storytime experience to classrooms, libraries, living rooms, and video calls with family and friends!

A vampire has been sucking everyone's homework dry in this thirteenth creepy adventure in the Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol series!Kersville Elementary School has a problem: there's a very hungry vampire

A vampire has been sucking everyone's homework dry in this thirteenth creepy adventure in the Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol series!Kersville Elementary School has a problem: there's a very hungry vampire

In this fifth Henry Heckelbeck adventure, Henry races to the finish in his first derby!Henry and his friends are going to race in a race car derby! The only problem is each racer has to build their ow

A werewolf has everyone chasing their tails in this twelfth spooky adventure in the Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol series!Kersville has a furry problem: there's dogcatcher on the loose! And he's snatching

A werewolf has everyone chasing their tails in this twelfth spooky adventure in the Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol series!Kersville has a furry problem: there's dogcatcher on the loose! And he's snatching

What happens when Marion loses her class pet hamster and a mysterious letter turns up in her locker in this sixteenth book of The Critter Club series?Finally! It’s Marion’s turn to take care of Teddy, the class pet hamster! As a member of The Critter Club, Marion is used to being around animals, but she’s excited to bring one home. The problem is, after one night in her house, Teddy goes missing! The next day, Marion finds a mysterious letter in her locker with clues that lead her on a scavenger hunt. Does someone know where Teddy is? And who is that someone?With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, The Critter Club chapter books are perfect for beginning readers!

A little bird who’s learning to fly accidentally winds up in Sophie’s yard in the eighth charming book of The Adventures of Sophie Mouse!Sophie gets a surprise visitor when a little bird makes a crash

A little bird who’s learning to fly accidentally winds up in Sophie’s yard in the eighth charming book of The Adventures of Sophie Mouse! Sophie gets a surprise visitor when a little bird makes a cra

Join the fun on this interactive journey while learning to clean the air, reduce pollution, recycle, and more. Nine double-sided puzzle pieces are included in this book so kids can create two differe

Celebrate bright sunny days with this delightful rhyming board book that's the perfect follow up to Here Comes Fall! and Hooray for Snowy Days!Hooray for splashing in the lake, And for picnics in the shade. Hooray for swings and hammocks, And for ice-cold lemonade. From swimming in a lake to enjoying a summer picnic in the shade, join a cast of adorable woodland friends as they enjoy the best things about summer! With adorable, inviting illustrations, and sweet, rhyming text, this board book is the perfect summer read-aloud for parents and little ones to share.

Bella learns that sometimes following your dreams is easier said than done in this fourth book of the Craftily Ever After chapter book series!Emily Adams, Maddie Wilson, Bella Diaz, and Sam Sharma are

Bella learns that sometimes following your dreams is easier said than done in this fourth book of the Craftily Ever After chapter book series!Emily Adams, Maddie Wilson, Bella Diaz, and Sam Sharma are

Join Little Quack on an alphabetical adventure! Kids will love learning their letters as Little Quack and his sister, Widdle, spy an ant, butterfly, caterpillar, and much more! This padded format fea

A fearless eight-year-old runs his own ghost patrol in this graphic novel based on the first book of the Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol chapter book series! Andres Miedoso just wants everything to be normal-boring. But after moving to a new town called Kersville, it quickly becomes clear that this place is anything but ordinary. His new neighbor, Desmond Cole, runs a Ghost Patrol, taking on any monster-catching job no matter how spooky, icky, or risky it might be. Grown-ups always have a lot of advice for new kids in town. But they never say what to do when the house--no, the entire town--is haunted! Perfect for emerging readers, this full-color graphic novel tells the spooky story better than ever before.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

Ruskin, the beloved scarlet dragon from the Kingdom of Wrenly series, stars in this brand-new graphic novel series for emerging readers that’s full of magical quests, epic adventures, mysterious prophecies, and DRAGONS!In the tenth installment of the exciting Dragon Kingdom of Wrenly graphic novel chapter book series, Ruskin and his friends go to war to protect their home.War is close, and the entire realm must choose a side. The Legion of Lava has stirred worry and fear among the regions of Wrenly—some even believe the Legion was created by the Dragons of Crestwood! Such are the evil ways of Valos, the villain who has wickedly turned neighbor against neighbor. Now Ruskin and his dragon friends must wage a war on two fronts: one on the battlefield and one for the very soul of Wrenly.

In the ninth installment of the exciting Dragon Kingdom of Wrenly graphic novel series, Ruskin and his friends split up to foil the Legion of Lava's sinister plans. Ruskin and his dragon friends find themselves heading in different directions. Cinder has left to find the truth about Villinelle, while the others are on the hunt for Valos, the evil wizard who is out to destroy all of dragonkind with beasts born from the fiery depths of Crestwood. Will Ruskin and his friends prevail? Or will the Legion of Lava scorch the Kingdom of Wrenly to the ground?

Books five through eight of the spellbinding Henry Heckelbeck series are now available in a collectible paperback boxed set!In this collection, join Henry Heckelbeck as he builds his own car for a race car derby, finds what he thinks could be a dinosaur bone, enters a spying contest with a close friend, and builds a robot!With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Henry Heckelbeck chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.This magical paperback boxed set includes:Henry Heckelbeck and the Race Car DerbyHenry Heckelbeck Dinosaur HunterHenry Heckelbeck Spy vs. SpyHenry Heckelbeck Builds a Robot

In the tenth DATA Set adventure, the kids must choose sides in the battle between Dr. Bunsen and Dr. von Naysayer!Dr. Bunsen goes up against his ultimate nemesis, Dr. von Naysayer to settle their long-standing feud, once and for all. May the best mad scientist win!With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the DATA Set chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.

In this swimmingly sweet collection, discover the first four books in The Not-So-Tiny Tales of Simon Seahorse chapter book series about a tiny seahorse with a not-so-tiny personality!Come along on Simon’s underwater adventures as he searches for his missing lucky pearl, meets a not-so-scary shark, tries out for the competitive bubble ball, and finds himself feeling a bit left out when his best friend, Olive, makes a new friend.With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, The Not-So-Tiny Tales of Simon Seahorse chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.This charming boxed set includes:Simon SaysI Spy…a Shark!Don’t Pop the Bubble Ball!Summer School of Fish

Simon has lots of ideas about for an upcoming dance performance―maybe too many ideas―in the sixth book of The Not-So-Tiny Tales of Simon Seahorse chapter book series.Simon and his friends learn that their class is going to perform in a school-wide showcase, and they are so excited. What should they do? A play? A song? Simon suggests they create a dance, and everyone agrees that’s perfect! They also agree that he should be their choreographer―after all, Simon does love a spotlight. And he has lots of ideas about how to shine. But it soon becomes clear that he might have too many ideas. And his friends are having trouble keeping up. Can Simon figure out how to settle on a vision―and put on a great show?With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, The Not-So-Tiny Tales of Simon Seahorse chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.

Books four through seven in the This Little board book series are now available in one empowering collection―perfect for all leaders-in-training!Highlighting the most influential artists, daring dreamers, world-changing environmentalists, and important LGBTQIA+ activists, these books introduce the youngest readers to the most inspiring figures in history! A perfect historical primer boxed set that’s a must-have for all young leaders of tomorrow!Included in this empowering collection:This Little ArtistThis Little DreamerThis Little EnvironmentalistThis Little Rainbow