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"Remarkable full-color photographs and a clear, well-developed text chronicle the first two years of two polar bears' lives. Using allusions to which children can relate, Larsen conveys the harsh art

A comical story of imagination and friendship―now available as a paperback!Elephant is enjoying a peaceful walk with his green umbrella, when suddenly a Hedgehog says: I believe you have my boat. Elephant listens patiently as Hedgehog insists: I crossed deep oceans . . . tasted the salty spray of whales [in that umbrella-boat]. Cat, Bear, and Rabbit soon interrupt Elephant―each claiming that his umbrella is really their tent, flying machine, and cane. Elephant is flabbergasted―after all, it’s an umbrella, and it certainly hasn’t been on any adventures more exciting than a walk in the rain. Or has it?Jackie Azúa Kramer and illustrator Maral Sassouni have created a gem in this fun read-aloud!Praise for The Green Umbrella, hardcover editionA 2017 Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year.Mom's Choice Award - Gold

Nine nifty bedtime stories in one!It’s time for Bruno, the little brown bear, to hibernate.It will be many nights before spring comes again, so Mother Bear must find something special to help him sleep. When Mother Bear tells Bruno she’ll tell him stories, he can hardly wait. From an ocean swimming elephant, a flower picking panther, a flying squirrel, a hippo who wants to dance, and more, Mother Bear’s captivating and funny stories do the trick. This special book of bedtime stories told in playful rhyming text by Serena Romanelli with enchanting illustrations by Hans de Beer is sure to brighten your nights. Praise for Hans de Beer's classic Little Polar Bear:“An endearing picture book.”―Children’s Literature Reviews

A sparkling book about tall tales!When Rainbow Fish meets a new friend, Humbert, he isn’t sure what to think. Humbert tells all kinds of strange stories: Somewhere at the bottom of the ocean there’s a plug!There’s a blue whale living near here . . . and he’s going to eat up all of our food.But before Rainbow Fish and his friends panic, they realize that Humbert just likes to make up tall tales. Rainbow Fish and his friends soon come up with an idea that might make them all happy―even Humbert.

Five Rainbow Fish titles in one collection! Five Rainbow Fish favorites are now available in one place in this collection that includes―The Rainbow Fish; Rainbow Fish and the Big Blue Whale; Rainbow Fish Discovers the Deep Sea; You Can’t Win Them All, Rainbow Fish; and Good Night, Little Rainbow Fish. The Rainbow Fish and his friends experience the happiness of sharing, discover how to resolve an argument, and how to be a good sport. It is these everyday but important situations that every child experiences and from which they can emerge strengthened.

Seventeen of Ovid’s enduring stories stunningly illustrated.Known the world over, Ovid’s canonical work has spanned centuries, never losing its relevance. Retold by award-winning Austrian author Heinz Janisch with transcendent illustrations by Ana Sender, this collection includes some of Ovid’s most popular and potent stories―sure to reach new hearts and minds. From The Story of the Origin of the World to Midas, Pan, Europa, Apollo, Daphne, Narcissus, Echo, and Fama, the goddess of rumor and stories, we see the multifaceted world of Ovid’s Metamorphoses. These tales about gods, goddesses, humans, nymphs and other beings remind us that transformation and the power of story is never ending.

Snuggle up for a story that’s sure to captivate your senses!There’s a special place deep in the heart of the wilderness where the creatures of the night gather―where everyone wants to go―where the Night Librarian spins a tale of mystery.Fireflies, nighthawks, bats, mice, and brightly colored beetles make themselves comfortable on the forest floor as the Night Librarian transports them into the land of imagination with her silver silken stories. From feasts of tangy berries and salty seeds, to honey comb hives and whisker kisses, to the scent of evergreens, crashing waves of blue oceans, and echoing canyons, Carmen Oliver’s lyrical text and Miren Asiain Lora’s ethereal art is sure to evoke your senses and send you into dreamland to spin stories of your own.

Batchelder Honor recipient Sonja Danowski has created a new story reminding us that love, patience, and a sense of humor help any garden to flower. What a fuss! Linn's grandfather broke his leg. Fortunately, his granddaughter Linn offers to take care of his spectacular garden. After all, Linn has helped out in the garden many times and knows a lot about plants. With Linn's dog, Flori, and her good friend, Emi, by her side what could go wrong? But when mischievous Flori causes a mess, Linn has to learn to deal with a difficult situation. Taking responsibility for the first time is a big step. Together with Linn, we experience pride in the trust placed in us as well as self-doubts along the way. Sonja Danowski's lovingly detailed illustrations appear almost lifelike and unfold with incomparable magic.

To everything there is a season in this beautiful story about gardening, seasons, and treasured memories.This inspiring picture book written by Zoë Tucker and illustrated by Julianna Swaney—the #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator of We Are the Gardeners by Joanna Gaines—celebrates the friendship between a young girl and an elderly woman as they plant seeds in a community garden alongside friends and neighbors, waiting for the seeds to flower. By mid-summer, the friends welcome a rainbow of color in the garden and picnics in the sun. At harvest, the young girl’s elderly friend is bed-ridden, but jubilant as they share baskets with red tomatoes and snap peas amid the sweet smell of lavender. When the last leaves fall, everything is different. But in the spring, hope arises anew.

A bad mood can be contagious! When Badger wakes up in a bad mood, he’s determined to let everyone know. He greets all his friends with grumpy, rude remarks. But by the time Badger feels better, he realizes that everyone is upset with him. What can he do? With the help of Crow, Badger comes up with an idea to turn things around. This comical cautionary tale is great for anyone who has ever gotten up on the wrong side of the bed.Now available as an unjacketed hardcover, this beloved NorthSouth classic has been translated into more than ten languages.

What could it mean that your mom is paid to die? It could mean she's an opera singer . How does it feel to grow up as the child of a glamorous opera singer? It's anything but boring In a single day, Mom's mood can change--from very quiet to loud to quick-tempered. By day she plays with the children, but at night a transformation occurs Who will Mother be today? When Mom is on stage, she delights her audience and her countless tragic, but also funny, death scenes leave a special impression. But to her family, she is always Mom. Carla Haslbauer's hilarious debut picture book, inspired by the world of opera, reminds us that we all slip into many different roles

The perfect book for long wintery evenings—not just under the Christmas tree! Why do we decorate Christmas trees? Do all children receive gifts on the same day?Come find out as Monika Utnik-Strugala captures the smells, tastes, and unforgettable traditions about the most popular, exciting, contemplative, and unqiue Christmas customs and legends from around the world. Find out why celebrate Christmas on December 25th, who invented the first glass ornament, why people build nativity scenes, and more!A truly international collection of legends and traditions are included in the volume such as - Glögg, Kutia, Lutefisk, Jansson's Temptation, Julskinka, Bûche de Noël, Hallaca, Kourabiedes, Christmas Pudding, Panettone, Christmas carols, talking animals, and The Nutcracker!With the atmospheric illustrations by Ewa Poklewska-Koziello, this is an ideal companion for the Christmas season.

Memory—and the Christmas spirit—can be powerful and miraculous! A timeless classic back in print with a fresh new lookIn a little house, in a big city, an old man remembers Christmases long ago—when friends and family gathered to tell stories and sing carols and children made gold paper stars to welcome visitors.Now the city is filled with skyscrapers, bright lights, and signs. Who would even notice old-fashioned paper stars hanging in a window?But when the old man decorates a park tree with his basket full of paper stars—the whole community discovers just how powerful the Christmas spirit can be in this joyous holiday story.“A quiet appeal for simple pleasures and old-fashioned celebrations.”—School Library Journal

Eight heartwarming classic tales for the Christmas season—illustrated by Bernadette Watts--in one beautiful volume.A beautiful Christmas collection that includes The Smallest Snowflake, The Little Drummer Boy, Shoemaker Martin, The Star Child, The Snow Queen, The Little Donkey, The Christmas Story, and Varenka, this collection of stories will get you in the Christmas spirit.“Watts’ watercolors overlaid with crayon-like texture are appealing and rustic.”—School Library JournalPraise for Little Red Riding Hood (illustrated by Bernadette Watts) “My what big talent she has! The old is new again here, and this is a welcome addition to the fairy-tale shelf.”—Kirkus Reviews“A master in choosing a palette to fit each story.”—Eric Carle

A beloved Christmas title—with illustrations from Hans Christian Andersen Award recipient Lisbeth Zwerger!Old miser Scrooge doesn’t like Christmas. He’d rather spend his time making more money. But on Christmas Eve, he is visited by four apparitions . . . One of them is his late business partner and only friend, Marley. Marley makes it very clear to Scrooge that if he doesn’t change and become a better person, he will forever suffer in the afterlife. Terrified by the ominous messages from the ghosts, Scrooge is determined to change. But is there time? Back in print—with a brand-new cover and extra vignettes—this beloved Christmas story by Charles Dickens paired with Zwerger’s inventive and whimsical illustrations make this a treat for collectors and the whole family alike.

The Field is now available as a Spanish paperback!Soccer fan or not, the call of The Field is irresistible.“Vini! Come! The field calls!” cries a girl as she and her younger brother rouse their commun

Now in paperback! Soccer fan or not, the call of The Field is irresistible.A Junior Library Guild SelectionWinner of the Sonia Lynn Sadler Award“Irresistible fun.”― Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review“A wonderful depiction of a joyful pastime . . . and a reminder of some of the ways we are more alike than different.”―Booklist, Starred ReviewKirkus Reviews Best Picture Book of 2018School Library Journal Best Book of 2018The Horn Book Fanfare 2018Shelf Awareness Best Children’s Book of the YearBank Street Best Children’s Book of the Year“Vini! Come! The field calls!” cries a girl as she and her younger brother rouse their community―family, friends, and the local fruit vendor―for a pick-up soccer (futbol) game. Boys and girls, young and old, players and spectators come running―bringing balls, shoes, goals, and a love of the sport.“Friends versus friends” teams are formed, the field is cleared of cows, and the game begins! But will a tropical rainstorm threaten their plans?The world’s most popu

What exactly happens in your brain while you sleep? A whole lot!A whole lot! When Malu goes to sleep, Hippo and Campus not only sort out all the new impressions that Malu has collected during the day,

An epic fantasy trilogy from Norway about thousand-year-old secrets, forbidden romance, and what happens to those who make a deal with the devil comes at last to the United States! ';Imagine lacking s

Peace is on purpose. Peace is a choice. Peace lets the smallest of us have a voice.From a hello and pronouncing your friend’s name correctly to giving more than you take and saying I’m sorry, this sim

Spanish edition of Peace.Peace is on purpose. Peace is a choice. Peace lets the smallest of us have a voice. From a hello and pronouncing your friend's name correctly to giving more than you take and

Love and destruction, toil and triumph blend in a gripping historical fiction account of the life of Erik the Red, taking him from the Iceland into the great unknown as he searches for his place in t

About the achievement of freedom - and how we willingly sacrifice it today.Freedom is something we take for granteda fundamental human right we assume will always be there, and that we complain about

While searching for someone to play with, Lars gets caught in a trap and finds himself in a cargo plane destined for a zoo.Luckily, his cage breaks open. With the help of a huge walrus, Lars sets the

The short Arctic summer is ending, and the reindeer are starting their winter migration.But this year, people have interfered with their journey. A high fence that goes on for miles is right in their

A brand new story featuring Lars, the beloved little polar bear!There are too many tourists at the Great Wall! Little polar bear, Lars, wants to steer clear of humans and their big snow vehicles. But

Robert and his father have the day off.Robert wants to bake a gigantic cake—the best in the world! But when Robert’s freshly created invitations blow out the window, Robert, his dad, and Mopsi the dog

When a spunky little girl finds that her parents are too busy to play, she decides to visit her favorite place on her own.The familiar path lightens her step and her heart. And along the way she disco

What is the significance of Alpine fires?Fire and fur, bells and masks!This book takes you on a very special journey through Switzerland to experience the traditional festivals and customs celebrated

The four bells in the church tower are ready to practice ringing for Christmas, but the new, little bell won’t make a sound.Christmas is coming!In a church tower, three bells practice ringing for Chri

The beloved picture book Little Polar Bear―now available in bilingual editions!It’s a big day for the little polar bear Lars! His father takes him hunting for the very first time, and that night he is

The beloved picture book Little Polar Bear―now available in bilingual editions!It’s a big day for the little polar bear Lars! His father takes him hunting for the very first time, and that night he is

“If you like, I’ll tell you the story of a boy who learned to fly.”Through an enchanted conversation with a young girl in a horse-drawn coach, Hans Christian Andersen shares his life’s struggles, drea

A beloved classic illustrated by Bernadette Watts―one of Europe’s most recognized and beloved fairy-tale artists!There is only one way the Little Mermaid can win the prince’s heart and gain an immorta

A brand new picture book from beloved author illustrator Valeri Gorbachev.Turkey is bored! She can’t find anyone to be friends with on the farm―hen is too busy with her chicks, rooster crows too loud,

Rashin, an award-winning artist from Iran, brings Rumi’s classic to life. Now in paperback!A plucky parrot living in the home of a wealthy merchant appears to have everything: the love of his owner, t

A brand-new, never-before-published board book for Christmas!Christmas is for sharing! Rainbow Fish and his friends brighten the undersea world on Christmas Day―bringing joy to friends and acquaintanc

Through the eyes of a child, the world is full of adventure!A teacup-sized little girl discovers a playground in a potted plant, and the perfect swimming pool in a glass of water. Then when she sees a

A beautifully illustrated classic—back in print!When a donkey, a dog, a cat, and a rooster are no longer wanted by their masters, they decide to run away and become musicians in Bremen Town. There the

Sometimes a bad mood can be contagious!Badger got up one morning feeling very grumpy. "Humph!" Badger said to himself. What was the point of being in a bad mood if nobody noticed? he thought. So Badge