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We all have the best grandpa! From playing and story telling—grandpas are all the best!

This reissue of Lisbeth Zwerger's gorgeously illustrated edition features 12 Aesop favorites, from "The Fox and the Grapes" to "The Milkmaid & Her Pail."

A reassuring and hilarious look at a child’s trepidation about meeting his first babysitter then realizing he adores her! When Ollie’s parents hire a babysitter, Ollie’s cuddle buddy Stubbs imagines t

Nina and her father live in a beautiful riding school famous for their Lippizaners--precious, rare performing horses. Nina loves the horses that her father looks after, but she also loves Zelda, one

In ancient China, the different tribes lived under the protection of benevolent spirits that took the form of animals--fish, ox, bird, horse, and serpent. But, as often happens, the tribes grew enviou

Everyone’s favorite tushy tooting frog is back! Farley the frog has a problem—he can’t stop farting. While his sister thinks it’s funny, his parents and his teacher are not amused. The doctor says it

Jerusalem is a special place. It brings people together—and rarely snows.When one day it does snow, three friends have a playful debate about who the snow belongs to. When they ask some of the most tr

Ava is delighted when she discovers a brilliant red poppy in the middle of her yard. She sits with the little flower in the sunny days of summer and shields it from the rain, until one day the petals

There was once a young girl whose only possessions were the clothes on her back and a piece of bread some kind soul had given to her. But even these few things meant much to others less fortunate tha

At the end of a busy day, Sebastian the little turtle snuggles down next to his father and asks, "Do you know what I want to be when I grow up?" He then eagerly regales his doting parent with all his

Wally, a rabbit who lives an orderly life, searches for a roommate but gets more than he bargained for when Mae, a bear who is the exact opposite of him, moves in.

Hugs the puppy wants to know all about kisses. Toddlers can join him on his quest around the farm, touching and feeling for themselves that a duck's kiss is a bit hard, but quite refreshing. A pig's k

An irresistibly appealing puppy named Hugs sets out one morning on a quest. He asks every animal he meets for a kiss, and they are all happy to oblige. The pup discovers that duck's kisses are hard an

Peter and his dog are sailing up and under the water in their little submarine until....woosh! They run aground. The tide is going out and Peter is stuck. They have to spend the night on the little

Gus, the adorable dormouse, is determined to stay awake and see Santa Claus make his visit in this Christmas story that is sure to warm hearts and spark imaginations.A charming Christmas tale featurin

From the creator of "Nicky and the Big, Bad Wolves," comes a fresh and irresistibly appealing new version of a nursery favorite. Valeri Gorbachev's humorous illustrations, filled with homey details, p

A young girl feels a pea through twenty mattresses and twenty featherbeds and proves she is a real princess.

When snail slips and hits bird, bird flies and frightens frog, frog jumps and topples turtle, turtle swims and splashes salamander, and the chain reaction keeps on going in this rollicking picture boo

Once there was a little snail who loved everything round—hoops and wheels and balls and balloons and, most of all, the moon. Oh, how she longed to glide gently over the moon’s surface, around and arou

Illustrations and rhyming text portray a father and son pretending to be animals, from rhinos to monkeys, as they stomp and swing and roar their way to bed.

One day Elephant filled the bathtub with water and got in. There was still plenty of room, so Cat climbed in too. Then Baby Giraffe dropped in. Then Bear . . . and Alligator . . . and Cow . . . and .

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

The creator of Bertie at Bedtime and the Rainbow Fish series follows Bertie's friends and family as they celebrate his special day with balloons, a cake and plenty of presents.

When a big blue whale comes to live near their reef, there is a misunderstanding between her and Rainbow Fish and his friends that leaves everyone very unhappy and hungry.

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

Greeted enthusiastically when they were first published, Hugs and Kisses, Don’t Worry Wags, and Wiggles have been charming children—and their grown-ups—for years. Now these three popular books are com

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.

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

A warm and wonderful story of the creation of the timeless hymn, Silent Night, and its creator Joseph Mohr.Silent Night celebrates the 200th anniversary of the beloved hymn, and shares the story

The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Graham has charmed children and adults for more than a hundred years. Sebastian Meschenmoser's lush and expressive watercolor and oil painting ill

Dutch artist Marjolein Bastin's charming artwork is so warm and inviting you'll want to curl up with a hot cup of cocoa and celebrate the holiday season with Vera and her friends. Decorating a tree,

What happens late at night when mama can't sleep??Take these rough and tumble tiny books where ever you go!?Tuff Books are tear-resistant, easy to clean, and completely safety tested and approved for

Good Dragon and Bad Dragon are always there for Finn, and together, the three are unbeatable! They're his imaginary friends, and they have so much fun togetherBut when Finn’s mom wants to go to the b

When Davy and his younger siblings learn that the Easter Bunny brings presents and colored eggs to children, they decide to find the bunny and ask him to bring them gifts too. When the Easter Bunny is

In a celebration of the bond between a father and a son, Bertie the hippo demonstrates all the fun things he and his father can do together throughout the day, including having piggy-back rides and ea

Follow the story of Mary and Joseph's journey to Bethlehem, their search for a room at the inn and discovery of the humble stable, and the blessed birth of the Christ Child. Behind each of the twenty-

A soccer story—for boy and girls alike—just in time for the World Cup!“Vini! Come! The field calls!” cries a girl as she and her younger brother rouse their community—family, friends, and the local fr

This favorite fairytale is set on a farm. Children will love watching the gingerbread man run away from the old man and woman, the pig, the cow, and the horse, as he taunts them and sings: “Run, run a

We’re all different: short and tall,fat and thin, big and small.And we’re all the same: two feet, ten toes,two eyes, two ears, one mouth, one nose.We smile, we frown, we laugh, we cry,we sing, we danc

A young child describes how his mother and father met and fell in love.