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Sesame Street's Rosita learns how to respond when strangers at the supermarket tell her and her Mami not to speak Spanish―this illustrated paperback is based on the video of the same name on the Sesame Street in Communities website.Rosita and her Mami experience racism when they are told not to speak Spanish at the supermarket. While discussing the upsetting encounter, Rosita is reminded how smart and special she is to speak two languages. And that the ability to do so is like having a superpower! This important book―inspired by the video of the same name on the Sesame Street in Communities website―is a helpful way to introduce a tough yet important topic to young children.Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit educational organization behind Sesame Street, aims to help kids grow smarter, stronger, and kinder through its many unique domestic and international initiatives. These projects cover a wide array of topics for families around the world.

This board book celebrates candy, friendship, and the differences that make us unique... "because the world is sweeter when everyone shines bright!"In this book, various candies in a bowl are competing to see who's best: Chocolates fight over who is most creamy.Marshmallows and Marzipan each say they’re dreamy.Taffy and Caramel tumble, tug, and stick,while Butterscotch and Lemon Drop fall, roll, and kick. When tensions rise and their contest turns sour, Peanut Butter Cup reminds the candies that they each have their own talent and flavor. In the end, the candies realize that their friendship is what matters most, and they agree to stop fighting. This sturdy board book features rhyming text and colorful art from a New York Times bestselling illustrator. Full of humor and heart, it's a perfect gift for toddlers, and a great spark for discussions about diversity and inclusion.

This sweet board book celebrates all the flavors of diversity and teaches us that being kind to one another is what truly matters.In this board book, beautiful cookies are gathered on a plate, showing off their decorations: The sugars dazzle, sparkle, and shine.The colorful macaroons have edges so fine.Chocolate chips are warm and gooey.Oatmeal raisins are very chewy. But one of the cookies is not like the rest... Plain butter cookie lacks frosting frills, and the others don't think he's special. Soon this simple cookie finds his voice and convinces the others that he, too, deserves to be treated with care. In the end, the group realizes that they are each more than their batters, and that it's kindness that truly matters! This sturdy board book features rhyming text and colorful art from a New York Times bestselling illustrator. Full of humor and heart, it's a perfect gift for toddlers, and a great spark for discussions about diversity and inclusion.

Science is a blast, when you work together with Grandma! Follow the volcano fun in this silly Step 2 early reader story from the New York Times bestselling creators of How to Babysit a Grandpa.Once you've learned how to make a volacano at home, it's time to teach Grandma what to do! But what happens when you don't remember the right ingredients? Work together with Grandma to create the best at-home volacno ever, with a few tips and tricks from the experts -- kids!This Step into Reading story features a sweet Grandma and grandchild relationship and all the silly, sticky moments that come with creating an at-home experiment. Perfect for children who are ready to read on their own!Step 2 readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. They are perfect for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.

A shark, a robot, some zombie donuts... No wonder new readers love this new graphic series! Don't miss the latest epic and hilarious adventure.Shark and Bot have proven that together, best friends can handle anything. They made peace on the playground! They braved sleepaway camp! But nothing prepared this duo for what they find in the hallways of school:They're sweet... Sometimes sticky... And the sugar level is no joke..

A faith-based 'Gifts of the Spirit' hardcover storybook about theimportance of trust featuring everyone's favorite bear family―the Berenstain Bears!It's time for spring cleaning in the Bear family tree house! The attic is much too dangerous for Honey Bear, so Mama and Papa ask Brother and Sister to babysit. But when the cubs get distracted by their favorite movie, Honey gets into a sticky mess! Children ages three to seven will enjoy this sweet, faith-based story filled with fun, colorful illustrations--it's the perfect read-aloud for any day!This hardcover Berenstain Bears 'Gifts of the Spirit' storybook, created by Mike Berenstain, son of Stan and Jan Berenstain, includes a soon-to-be classic story about being trustworthy!

For fans of Lovecraft Country and Candyman comes a witchy story full of Black girl magic as one girl’s dark ability to summon the dead offers her a chance at a new life, while revealing to her an even darker future.Katrell can talk to the dead. And she wishes it made more money. She’s been able to support her unemployed mother―and Mom’s deadbeat-boyfriend-of-the-week―so far, but it isn’t enough. Money’s still tight, and to complicate things, Katrell has started to draw attention. Not from this world―from beyond. And it comes with a warning: STOP or there will be consequences. Katrell is willing to call the ghosts on their bluff; she has no choice. What do ghosts know of having sleep for dinner? But when her next summoning accidentally raises someone from the dead, Katrell realizes that a live body is worth a lot more than a dead apparition. And, warning or not, she has no intention of letting this lucrative new business go.Only magic isn’t free, and dark forces are coming to collect. N

Uni the Unicorn is ready for Halloween -- and kids will find a special treat of sparkly stickers inside, too! Celebrate the magic of believing with Uni the Unicorn!This new line of UNI THE UNICORN paperback storybooks begins with a spooky twist! Uni is planting a pumpkin patch. But, uh oh! Uni's very first pumpkin gets squished! Uni's friend Goldie thinks she saw something spooky in the pumpkin patch... What could it be? Uni isn't scared -- Uni knows just how to be brave and solve the mystery! UNI 8x8's are storybooks with a strong magical theme and a hopeful message (plus a sticker sheet, too!). We see Uni experiencing real world feelings that familes want to read about and kids can identify with. Look for Uni the Unicorn: How to Say Thank You! coming soon.

好想成為轉學生那樣的酷壞小子啊！新來的培根生菜番茄三明治連上學都戴著墨鏡，上課遲到，老是把「隨便啦」掛在嘴邊。披薩與塔可這對哥倆好決定向他看齊，但這會讓他們惹上什麼麻煩呢？New backpacks? Check! Besties Pizza and Taco are ready to head back to school, but are they ready to meet the cool new kid?B.L.T. wears sunglasses―even in school! He’s not even worried about being late to class. SO COOL! I mean, “whatever.” Pizza and Taco quickly pick up on what’s cool―and what’s not―by watching B.L.T.’s every move. Will that spell t-r-o-u-b-l-e for Pizza and Taco with their teacher, Mr. Apple? This hilarious young graphic novel―with chapters―will tickle the funny bones of kids ages 5-8 and bolster their reading confidence. Young graphic chapter books are a great step on the way to graphic novels and longer chapter books.Readers will also love the first three books in the series:Pizza and Taco: Who’s the Best?Pizza and Taco: Best Party Ever!Pizza and Taco: Super-Awesome Comic!Series Overview: 1. PIZZA AND TACO: WHO’S THE BEST? (Summer ’20)2. PIZZA AND TACO: THE BEST PARTY EVER! (Summe

Can Queen Beatrice hold on to the throne? Readers are dying to know what happens next for the American Royal family in this third book by the New York Times bestselling author Katharine McGee. Crazy Rich Asians meets The Crown.Beatrice is trying to make a name for herself among the world's monarchs at the League of Kings conference--will an alliance with another young queen gain her more power...or destroy her? Sam is suddenly the heir to the throne and balancing her own role at the League of Kings with her new relationship with Lord Marshall Davis. Daphne has won the prince...but a rival lady-in-waiting may ruin her happy ending. Nina is back at college and excited to be away from the royal drama. But with Prince Jefferson studying at King's College, it might be harder than she thought. Royals. Romance. Rivals. It's time for the League of Kings.

This charming, rhyming board book about going on vacation is perfect for spring break, summer vacation, or any time of year. For fans of Where Do Diggers Sleep at Night? and its things-that-go companion books.Where do you go on vacation? Do you visit family? Go to the beach? How about a road trip? For sure! Follow diggers, fire trucks, fork-lifts―and more―on their vacation travels. Hard working trucks need to get away, relax, and play, just like you do! Children who can't get enough of trucks will love all the books in the bestselling Where Do...series. Where Do Diggers Sleep at Night?Where Do Diggers Celebrate Christmas?Where Do Diggers Trick or Treat?Where Do Diggers Say I Love You?Where Do Steam Trains Sleep at Night?Where Do Jet Planes Sleep at Night?Where Do Speedboats Sleep at Night?

Here's a baby's First Words book with a culinary twist! This oversized board book introduces little ones to 100 different kitchen utensils!Little Chef's First 100 Words introduces babies and toddlers to items that can be found in the heart of the home: the kitchen. This book presents everything from cooking utensils and common appliances to international cookware and baking supplies. Detailed illustrations and brightly colored backgrounds are sure to engage even the youngest of cooking enthusiasts. This is the perfect gift for budding chefs and an essential addition to any little chef's―or little baker's―library!

Learn how two brothers, Chris and Martin Kratt, became televsions favorite wildlife explorers!Meet Chris and Martin Kratt, two brothers who turned a love of animals into an amazing career! They have produced, written, directed, and starred in several PBS series and specials over the years. Most recently, they have become known for PBS's smash hit animated show Wild Kratts. Along the way, they traveled the world and encountered incredible creatures, all while combining science education with fun. Boys and girls ages 4 to 7 will this Step into Reading biography of two brothers who know how to live life on the wild side.Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. For children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.

An epic new fantasy series inspired by Chinese mythology that #1 New York Times bestselling author Kwame Mbalia calls “a hilarious tussle between homework, family, and heroism.” When a girl awakens the stuff of legends from an old family recipe, she must embrace her extraordinary heritage to save the world.Winnie Zeng has two goals: survive her first year of middle school and outdo her stuck-up archnemesis, David Zuo. It won’t be easy, since, according to her older sister, middle school is the pits. Luckily, Winnie studied middle school survival tactics in comic books and anime, and nothing will stop her from being the very best student. But none of Winnie’s research has prepared her to face the mother of all hurdles: evil spirits. When she makes mooncakes for a class bake sale, she awakens the stuff of legends from her grandmother’s old cookbook, spilling otherworldly chaos into her sleepy town. Suddenly Winnie finds herself in a race against time, vanquishing demons instead of group

Say thank you to a teacher with this small hardcover gift book featuring art by Dr. Seuss! An ideal choice in place of a greeting card, this charming keepsake includes unrhymed lines of appreciation for the many different ways that teachers help shape our lives!Illustrated throughout with art from classic Dr. Seuss books, this mini hardcover gift book celebrates all the things we learn from our teachers, from traditional subjects like reading, math, history, science, art, music, and physical fitness to character traits like sharing, helping others, working in teams, and finding our own way. An ideal end-of-year gift, it’s the perfect small thank for teachers of all grades―from kindergarten through graduate school!Series Overview: A cross between a picture book and a greeting card (that doesn’t get thrown away!), these small hardcover Dr. Seuss Gift Books feature unrhymed text combined with classic art by Dr. Seuss. Perfect for sharing with book-lovers of all ages, there are choices ava

Children will love looking behind colorful flaps to find the friendly farm animals hiding in this interactive board book. Includes a surprise mirror ending! Little Hen! Little Hen!What can you see?Inside this stable, who could it be? Young animal lovers will be delighted to discover the horse, cow, sheep, and mouse hiding behind colorful flaps in this interactive board book. With five spreads of bright, stylish illustrations, a lovable little hen as the main character, and a surprise mirror on the final page, this is the perfect book to share with the very youngest reader!

Children will love looking behind colorful flaps to find the friendly insects hiding in this interactive board book. Includes a surprise mirror ending! Ladybug! Ladybug! What can you see?Inside this flower, who could it be? Little bug-enthusiasts will be delighted to discover the insects and spider hiding behind flaps in this interactive board book. With five spreads of bright, stylish illustrations, a lovable ladybug main character, and a surprise mirror on the final page, this is the perfect book to share with the very youngest reader!

Perfect for Teacher Appreciation Week! This Step 1 reader is the latest in the I Love…series that started with I Love Pink! This story is all about how wonderful school is when you have a great teacher.Teachers are simply the best! The star of I Love Pink! and I Love My Tutu! absolutely loves her teacher! There’s so much to learn, and her teacher makes it fun. So fun that our little pink lover enjoys pretending to be a teacher when she gets home. Emergent readers will relate to this story while bolstering their reading skills in this heartwarming celebration of teachers.Step 1 Readers feature big type and easy words for children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story.Young readers will LOVE the other I LOVE books in this series!I Love My Pink!I Love My Tutu!I Love Cake!I Love My Teacher!Series Overview: Since 1984, Step Into Reading has set the standard. Random House was the first trade publ

The Positive Power series introduces self esteem and empathy to budding young readers. I Am Kind is a fun and encouraging story about the power of kindness! Now a part of the premier early reading line, Step into Reading!A little girl sees kindness all around her. Her mother is kind when she volunteers in the community, and her neighbor is kind when he gives her strawberries from his garden. The little girl realizes that she, too, has the power to be kind. Even small actions can have a big impact! In this installment of the Positive Power early reader series, children will learn the affirmation "I am kind" through an encouraging story of community and everyday kindness. Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories, for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story.Series Overview: Since 1984, Step into Reading has set the standard. Random Hou

This Makes Me Happy follows a young girl on a field trip to the fair, complete with a roller coaster, pie-eating contest, and petting zoo! But when her pesky nut allergy keeps her from having a treat with her class, the girl learns that even the happiest of days can have unhappy moments. By reflecting on her trip and recognizing the many feelings that arose during it, she is able to feel less overwhelmed—and more confident about her positively happy day.While children enjoy expressing themselves—be it through laughter or tears—they don’t always have the words to articulate their emotions. The Dealing with Feelings series is designed to give voice to what’s brewing inside, showing children how to name their emotions as they also learn to read. Colorful stickers are included in each book.

If feeling blue isn’t bad enough, it’s even worse without your best furry friend. This Makes Me Sad follows a young boy after he accidentally lets his dog, Kit, loose from the yard. Despite his parents’ attempt to find her, nothing can cheer up the boy. His favorite things, like a pretty sunset, going to the park, and his beloved teddy bear, just make him more sad. Even happy memories of Kit no longer feel good. With help from his family, the boy must learn to accept and express how he’s feeling inside. And by dealing with his feelings, he might just be able to do some good until Kit comes home.Easy-to-read text and evocative illustrations make this relatable second story in the Dealing with Feelings series a perfect practice in emotional maturity for kids.

Celebrate grandparents with this Step 1 reader featuring the kids from Pumpkin Day!, Apple Picking Day!, Garden Day!, and Snow Day! and their family.What could be more fun than spending a whole day with Grandma and Grandpa? Brother and sister get to visit a museum, do crafts, feast on homemade brownies and watch old home movies with their very special grandparents! It’s a memorable day full of laughter, good food, and love. Easy-to-follow rhyme ensures a successful reading experience, while bright, lively art brings this intergenerational story to life.Step 1 Readers feature big type and easy words. Rhymes and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story. For children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading.Series Overview: There are currently five books in the DAY Step into Reading series. We plan to continue to chronicle the lives of a young black sister and brother and their parents with new titles focusing on first experiences.

Look behind colorful flaps to find the friendly creatures hiding in this interactive board book. Includes a surprise mirror ending Elephant Elephant What can you see?Under the lily pad, who could it b

Get Ready Books teach valuable life lessons with your favorite Nickelodeon characters--and they include over 30 stickers!Marshall learns that even heroic pups get scared. Luckily, Nickelodeon's PAW Patrol is there to support him and help him deal with his fears. Boys and girls ages 3 to 7 will enjoy this storybook that shows children how they can cope with nervousness and worries. Featuring popular Nickelodeon characters and fun-filled stories, Get Ready Books teach important social-emotional lessons. Look for the second book in the series, SpongeBob Goes to the Doctor. Follow Nickelodeon's PAW Patrol! Chase, Marshall, Rubble, Skye, and the rest of the puppy heroes are on missions to save their friends and protect the community of Adventure Bay using paw-some vehicles, tools, and teamwork.

Open the Easter bunny’s door and lift the flaps to find eggs, baskets, marshmallow chicks, and other sweet surprises in this latest entry in the board book series that started with Open the Barn Door!The latest in the bestselling Open the Door series, this interactive lift-the-flap board book invites little ones to step inside the Easter bunny’s house and explore all that lies within. Toddlers will love lifting the ten flaps to unveil an Easter egg factory, Easter baskets, jelly beans, and other fun Easter surprises! Jannie Ho’s illustrations celebrate all that the season has to offer while remaining inviting and engaging for young readers year-round.Find out what’s behind these other Open the Door books: • Open the Barn Door • Open the Garage Door • Open the Preschool Door • Open the Church Door • Open Santa’s Door • Open the Witch’s Door

Part unicorn, part mermaid, and totally magical! Don’t miss this exciting chapter book series from the author of the popular Purrmaids series!Oh no! Lily is sick. That means she’s stuck in bed all day. She’s going to miss an exciting lesson at the Magic Academy. Even worse, she can’t go to the clubhouse after school with her best friend, Sirena. Is her whole day ruined? Or do Sirena and their kitten friends have a surprise for her? Read all the Mermicorn adventures:#1: Sparkle Magic#2: A Friendship Problem#3: The Invisible Mix-Up

Celebrate Easter with this fun twist on the popular nursery rhyme “Here We Go ’Round the Mulberry Bush”!This is the way we paint the eggs,we paint the eggs for Easter Day!This is the way we paint the eggs.And then we let them dry! Little ones and grown-ups alike will enjoy singing along to the tune of “Here We Go ’Round the Mulberry Bush” as the bunnies paint the Easter eggs, bake cookies, fill the Easter baskets, and much more!This sweet board book with adorable illustrations and simple, lyrical text is the perfect way to celebrate the season and is an ideal gift to include in Easter baskets!

This illustrated storybook based on the hit animated series Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous includes character cards! Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous follows a group of six teenagers chosen for a once-in-a-lifetime experience at a new adventure camp on the opposite side of Isla Nublar--the home of the Jurassic World theme park. But when dinosaurs wreak havoc across the island, the campers are stranded. Perfect for children ages 3 to 7, this paperback storybook features action-packed scenes from the hit Netflix show--plus camper and dinosaur trading cards add to the excitement! Look out for these other great books: - Welcome to Camp! (Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous) 9780593303351- Lost in the Wild! (Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous) 9780593180297 - Hidden Hunters! (Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous) 9780593304297

Celebrate all kinds of babies with this original board book by Emily Winfield Martin--perfect for baby showers and fans of the New York Times Bestseller, The Wonderful Things You Will Be! From sweet baby to wild baby, from snuggly baby to grumpy baby, this book captures the adorableness of a diverse cast of babies in all their moods. With simple text and irresistable art, this book will capture the hearts of parents and the youngest readers alike.

A new Beginner Book all about vehicles, featuring favorite things that go!On a busy street in a busy town, cars and trucks go zipping ’round. Buses, trains―watch them go! How many vehicles do YOU know?Buckle up and join Mommy and Bonnie on their drive as they encounter more than 20 types of vehicles! From garbage trucks and school buses to fire engines and police cars, working vehicles can be spotted all over town―and each plays an important role.Beginner Books were created by Dr. Seuss to encourage children to read all on their own. Vehicle enthusiasts will take pride in cruising through Busy Street’s simple rhyming text, perfect for beginning readers ages 3 to 7. And with Edward Miller’s fun, colorful illustrations, little ones will want to take this book for a spin time and time again.

Celebrate a birthday in LEGO(R) City with this Step 3 Step into Reading leveled reader--with more than 30 stickers!It's a birthday celebration in LEGO(R) City! Handyman Harl Hubbs helps people every day, and now everyone wants to thank him by making his birthday extra-special! Children 5 to 8 will love read this Step 3 Step into Reading leveled reader--with over 30 brick-tastic stickers to add to the fun! Step 3 readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics. For children who are ready to read on their own.LEGO City delivers reality-based role-play and building fun. LEGO City is all about REAL action, REAL fun, and REAL heroes. It can be seen on Nickelodeon, Netflix, and Amazon.

This joyous and loving celebration of family is the first-ever picture book to highlight Black nighttime hair traditions―and is perfect for every little girl who knows what it’s like to lose her bonnet just before bedtime.In my family, when the sun goes down, our hair goes up!My brother slips a durag over his locs.Sis swirls her hair in a wrap around her head.Daddy covers his black waves with a cap.Mama gathers her corkscrew curls in a scarf.I always wear a bonnet over my braids, but tonight I can’t find it anywhere!Bedtime Bonnet gives readers a heartwarming peek into quintessential Black nighttime hair traditions and celebrates the love between all the members of this close-knit, multi-generational family.

《神奇樹屋》新書。傑克與安娜穿越時空來到尼泊爾要找出幽靈拯救世界。一路翻山越嶺，遇上神秘老人及恐怖的雪豹，他們能克服危機重重的旅程順利完成任務嗎？The #1 bestselling Magic Tree House series is ready to whisk you away through time with Jack and Annie—this time to the snowy mountains of Nepal!The magic tree house takes Jack and Annie to Nepal with a mission to find…a ghost! As frightening as that sounds, the mission is clear: find the ghost and save the world. But what does all this have to do with a mountain, an old man, and a snow leopard? The journey is dangerous and the path uncertain, but Jack and Annie can do this—they’re the only ones who can!Did you know that there’s a Magic Tree House book for every kid?Magic Tree House: Perfect for readers who are just beginning chapter booksMerlin Missions: More challenging adventures for the experienced readerFact Trackers: Nonfiction companions to your favorite Magic Tree House adventuresIf you’re looking for Merlin Mission #36: Blizzard of the Blue Moon, it was renumbered as part of the rebrand in 2017 as Merlin

A picture book that celebrates music, love, and family from New York Times bestselling author Cedella Marley. A poetic story about a young girl who moves to a new country and learns to make friends―inspired by a childhood growing up with the musician Bob Marley as a father.When Marley and her family move from Jamaica to Delaware, she knows life is about to change in big ways. And she’s got the perfect plan to help her and her siblings make friends: an outdoor concert for the whole neighborhood!But when weather ruins their plans, she discovers help in the most unlikely places as her new neighbors quickly become the kindest of friends.In this joyful, vibrant picture book inspired by her childhood and iconic father, Cedella Marley assures children that nothing can stop the music as long as they have community.

Join P.J. Funnybunny in this charming follow-up to the classic Beginner Book It’s Not Easy Being a Bunny. Perfect for Easter or celebrating bunnies all year round!P.J. Funnybunny is back and more lovable than ever in this sweet, funny sequel. P.J. Funnybunny is not having a good day. His mom won’t let him eat ice cream for breakfast. She won’t let him hang upside down from a tree. She won’t even let him watch a scary movie! P.J. visits Potts Pig, whose mom lets them do all those things. But when he gets a stomachache and has a bad dream, P.J. Funnybunny realizes that―while it’s fun to be a pig―it’s better being a bunny! This new tale of self-discovery is the perfect Easter treat for beginning readers and bunny fans of all ages!

Track the facts about snow leopards and other amazing wild cats in this nonfiction companion to the bestselling Magic Tree House series!When Jack and Annie came back from their adventure in Magic Tree House #36: Sunlight on the Snow Leopard, they had lots of questions. Where do snow leopards live? Why are they endangered? Which wild cat has the longest fangs? How do lions hunt? Find out the answers to these questions and more as Jack and Annie track the facts about snow leopards and wild cats from all over the world.Filled with up-to-date information, photographs, illustrations, and fun tidbits from Jack and Annie, the Fact Trackers are the perfect way for kids to find out more about the topics they discover in their favorite Magic Tree House adventures.Did you know that there’s a Magic Tree House book for every kid?Magic Tree House: Adventures with Jack and Annie, perfect for readers who are just beginning chapter booksMerlin Missions: More challenging adventures for the experienced r

Middle school is hard—but it's way harder when a fairy godmother puts you under a truth-telling spell!June has always been a people-pleaser, telling harmless little lies to make her friends and family happy. She's convinced being honest about her feelings will only hurt the people she loves! Until, out of nowhere, a secret fairy godmother appears to "bless" her with the ability to only tell the truth! Seriously?! As if June didn’t have enough to worry about! Now, June has no choice but to be honest about how she feels. And the truth is: what June feels is stressed out. Middle school is no joke—between field hockey, friend drama, and her parents' high expectations, June feels so overwhelmed that sometimes it’s hard to breathe. When everything spirals out of control, will June find freedom in telling the whole truth and nothing but—or is she destined to battle the curse for the rest of her life?