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Board the bus in this novelty series about things that go. With tabs to slide and wheels to spin, little ones will love making the bus move on every page.All aboard the baby bus.Step on board and say hello.All aboard the baby bus.The doors SWISH shut. It's time to go!Everyone aboard! Little ones can push and pull the tabs to take the bus on its city route, with so much to see along the way. With a fun rhyming text full of sounds for little ones to join in with, this novelty offering from Sebastien Braun is perfect for babies and preschoolers.

Cast away in this novelty series about things that go. With tabs to slide and wheels to spin, little ones will love making the boat move on every page.All aboard the baby boat.Sailing on the deep blue seas.All aboard the baby boat.Raise the sails to catch the breeze.Hoist the sails! Little ones can push and pull the tabs to sail the boat around the ocean blue, with so much to see along the way. With a fun rhyming text full of sounds for little ones to join in with, this novelty offering from Sebastien Braun is perfect for babies and preschoolers.

A story about sharing and how important it is to say what you mean. Bear is all set for a perfect day. The sky is blue, there's not a cloud in the sky, and he has all of his most favourite things in the world by his side--a cookie to nibble on, a book to get lost in, a bright balloon to keep him happy, and the perfect bench to take a rest on. But no sooner has Bear made himself comfortable, than along comes Fox who wants to share the bench too. Bear agrees, begrudgingly. But no sooner has he overcome the idea of sharing his bench when Wolf pops up to ask for a bit of cookie . . . and then Rabbit jumps up to read his book . . . and then Elephant lumbers along to play with his balloon. And before Bear knows it, it's all become too much for him! AAAAAARGH! yells Bear. From author-illustrator Natalia Shaloshvili, this is a whimsical and laugh-out-loud funny picture book about how hard it can be to say what you really mean--and why it's best to avoid bottling up emotions, so they don't come

Some things you can give and not lose any, like happiness, love and colour. In Elmer the patchwork elephant's chunky, rainbow-shaped board book, Elmer helps the animals put the colours back into a mysterious pale rainbow by giving some of his own colours away in an act of kindness and love. A perfect introduction to the classic Elmer and the Rainbow story for the very youngest readers, with an abridged text of the best-loved tale.

The beautiful, immersive sequel to the acclaimed fantasy, On Silver Tides. Dylan was born with two spirits: human and monster. When he and his family dive underwater, they become wyrms, enormous guardians of the seas.Yet Dylan hates his second spirit, and fears he will hurt innocent people. With his family away on a mission to quell a rising danger in the ocean, Dylan takes his chance to change himself for good and feeds his second self to a spirit eater. But things go awry, and Dylan is left half-changed, with the creature ever on his tail.Worse, his family need his help. Dylan must set sail to save them, deciding as he goes who he can trust – and ultimately choose what he truly wishes to be. Cover art by Thy Bui

This new Fifth Edition of Cardiovascular Care Made Incredibly Easy! is the ideal reference for those entering cardiovascular nursing care. This one-of-a-kind book – rife with both content and graphics -- brings together the broad knowledge you need to be confident in cardiovascular care, including cardiovascular anatomy and physiology; assessment; diagnostic testing; hemodynamic monitoring; electrocardiogram performance and interpretation; medications; synchronized cardioversion; care of patients with IABP counterpulsation, ICDs, pacemakers, and VADs; and preoperative and postoperative care for patients with MIDCAB, CABG, and balloon angioplasty.Here’s why this book is so terrific:It will teach you all the important things you need to know about cardiovascular care. It will help you remember what you’ve learned.It will enhance your knowledge and skills.Among many of the valuable features, you’ll find these particularly helpful

Take a peek into the cultural phenomenon that is Drag, in this lusciously illustrated guide to the history of the phenomenon, from ancient theatre to the queens of RuPaul’s Drag Race.Lights. Glamour. Action!The history of drag has been formed by many intersections: fashion, theatre, sexuality and politics – all coming together to create the show stopping entertainment millions witness today. In this lusciously illustrated guide, journalist Jake Hall delves deep into the ancient beginnings of drag, to the present day and beyond. Vibrant illustrations enhance the rich history from Kabuki theatre to Shakespeare, the revolutionary Stonewall riots to the thriving New York ballroom scene. The book also comes with fascinating glimpses into the future of drag with insights from personalities including The Vixen, Crystal Rasmussen, Sweatmother and Don One.From Paris Is Burning to Pose and from Lady Bunny to Victoria Sin, nothing will go untouched in this must-have documentation of all things dr

Bestselling and award-winning author Kate Messner takes readers on a heart-filling journey as a boy finds his path to healing.An instant New York Times bestseller! • A USA Today bestseller! • Read with Jenna Jr. Summer Reading List Pick!"Genuinely moving." —The New York Times Book Review • "Explores the healing power of hiking." —NPR's All Things ConsideredKirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year • School Library Journal Best Book of the Year • Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year: Middle Grade • The Week Jr. Best Book of the Year • Chicago Public Library Best Book of the Year • An NCTE Charlotte Huck Award Honor Book • The Week Jr.'s Book Club PickOne summer.46 mountain peaks.A second chance to make things right.Finn Connelly is nothing like his dad, a star athlete and firefighter hero who always ran toward danger until he died two years ago. Finn is about to fail seventh grade and has never made headlines . . . until now. Caught on camera vandalizing a cemetery, he's in big trouble fo

2026 ALSC Notable Children’s Book6 STARRED REVIEWS • AMAZON BEST BOOK OF THE MONTH • KIDS' INDIE NEXT PICK • 2025 GOOD HOUSEKEEPING KIDS BOOK AWARD WINNER"An unforgettable story about change with a loving father-daughter bond at its heart."--Matt de la Pena, Newbery Medal-winning author of Last Stop on Market Street Newbery Medalist Rebecca Stead's first picture book is a transporting tale about the power of an honest wish, the courage to speak it out loud, and the imagination to bring it to life. What's more powerful than a secret wish? A wish you say out loud. Anything paints a tender picture of a father and daughter moving into a new home. Dad brings a birthday cake for the new apartment to celebrate their new beginning and tells his daughter she can wish for anything (or, more precisely, "three Anythings"). Over the course of the day, she wishes for some of her favorite things, including a rainbow and "the biggest slice of pizza in the whole world." But she keeps some of her wishes

In Where Sleeping Girls Lie -- a YA contemporary mystery by Faridah 駭璭?盵璥獮? the New York Times-bestselling author of Ace of Spades -- a girl new to boarding school discovers dark secrets and coverups after her roommate disappears.A MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK OF 2024 by Cosmopolitan, Entertainment Weekly, Goodreads, The Nerds Daily, She Reads, and so much more! It's like I keep stumbling into a dark room, searching for the switch to make things bright again... Sade Hussein is starting her third year of high school, this time at the prestigious Alfred Nobel Academy boarding school, after being home-schooled. Misfortune has been a constant companion throughout her life, but even Sade doesn't expect her new roommate, Elizabeth, to disappear after Sade's first night. Or for people to think she had something to do with it. With rumors swirling around her, Sade catches the attention of the girls collectively known as the Unholy Trinity and they bring her into their fold. Between learning more abou

The third installment of the New York Times bestelling graphic novel series based on the worldwide phenomenon The Last Kids on Earth! After one-upping themselves with a triumphant follow-up to their bestselling comic book, the Last Kids on Earth are met with unexpected competition: Skaelka has written her own comic and it's selling like hotcakes! Determined to reclaim their #1 spot, our heroes get to work to create the ultimate threequel . . . When a vicious monster attacks Apocalyptia, a group of adorably fluffy and delightfully stinkin' cute mascot-shaped heroes arrive on the scene to help: the Laser Blade Hero Squad! Forming an alliance with our heroes, they agree to look after Apocalyptia while the Savage Aloner is called home on a mission to save his people from a mysterious threat. The entire land, and its citizens, have been . . . cutified! Now it's up to Savage and our heroes to get to the bottom of things, before Barbarious Fantastica, and the rest of Apocalyptia, becomes perm

This frog wants to know: are YOU a frog, too?Help Frog find its fellow pair in this super silly board book. Lift the flaps and uncover all sorts of other green-coloured things along the way, from some friendly popping peas to a pair of splashy boots. With a surprise mirror ending underneath the final flap that will have little frogs everywhere giggling with joy!Don't miss .. . Are You a Banana?

This banana wants to know: are YOU a banana, too? Help Banana find its fellow pair in this super silly board book. Lift the flaps and uncover all sorts of other yellow-coloured things along the way like a quacking rubber duck and a whizzy toy car. With a surprise mirror ending hidden underneath the final flap that will have little bananas everywhere giggling with joy! Don''t miss . . .Are You a Frog?

"[A] big-hearted tale of one awkward teenager's split life between reality and the internet, the kind of book you wish that boy from Adolescence had read [...] A brilliant, heartfelt book about now." - The Times, Children's Book of the WeekFROM THE MULTI-AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR OF STEADY FOR THIS AND KING OF NOTHING COMES A HILARIOUS NEW TEEN COMEDY ABOUT FIGURING OUT WHO YOU ARE ONLINE AND OFFLINE! Existor is the most popular guy in school. Fred is the loser with no friends. And nobody knows they're the same person. Online, Fred goes by Existor@stmarks. His alter ego is the best gamer around - constantly on a winning streak, with tonnes of followers, and the confidence to go with it.But offline, Fred's life is miserable. His dad's always working, his

Explore weird, wonderful and mind-blowing tech and discover the tech breakthroughs that are shaping the futureDid you know artificial intelligence has been used to decode rat squeaks? It can also play games with you, make art and recognise your face! Find out how the technology works and become an expert in all things AI from neural networks to intelligent agents and deep learning.Super Tech explores the cutting-edge technology in your home, up in space and even inside your body, and gives you a glimpse into the tech of the future. Informative, accessible facts are combined with a mix of photography and playful illustration that's perfect for readers aged 7 and up.

★2026 British Book Award: Romantic Fiction WinnerTwo writers compete for the chance to tell the larger-than-life story of a woman with more than a couple of plot twists up her sleeve in this dazzling and sweeping new novel from Emily Henry. Alice Scott is an eternal optimist still dreaming of her big writing break. Hayden Anderson is a Pulitzer-prize winning human thundercloud. And they're both on balmy Little Crescent Island for the same reason: To write the biography of a woman no one has seen in years--or at least to meet with the octogenarian who claims to be the Margaret Ives. Tragic heiress, former tabloid princess, and daughter of one of the most storied (and scandalous) families of the 20th Century. When Margaret invites them both for a one-month trial period, after which she'll choose the person who'll tell her story, there are three things keeping Alice's head in the game. One: Alice genuinely likes people, which means people usually like Alice--and she has a whole month to w

In a world where it's easy to punch back, Badger's friends choose to patch things up. Perfect for kids navigating big emotions! When Badger bullies his friends Frog, Moose, Elephant, and Bear, they teach him an unforgettable lesson about empathy, kindness, and forgiveness in this funny and thematically rich social and emotional read-aloud from the acclaimed creator of Red: A Crayon's Story.Badger, Frog, Moose, Elephant, and Bear are best friends. But when Badger experiences a personal loss and his emotions are too big to contain, he goes looking for trouble and takes his sadness out on his friends. He trips Frog, shoves Moose, kicks Elephant, and pokes Bear with a shovel. So Bear gathers the others, and they come up with a plan to teach Badger a lesson. Only that lesson is not what Badger--or readers--expect. In fact, Badger's friends treat Badger with kindness, offering him what he needs the most to sooth his raw emotions--a surprising turn of events that Badger takes to heart when Be

Amelia Bedelia meets the Cat in the Hat in this hilarious tale of a good mouse gone bad!Meet Sadie. She's a good mouse. She follows all the rules, listens to Mom, and takes her chores very seriously. Sadie's bother does not do any of these things. He'd rather let Sadie do all the hard work. After all, she's so good at it! But every mouse has her limits, and one day Sadie decides she's had enough. Soon she's tossing garbage out the windows, making ice cream sundaes on her bed, and creating a tidal wave in her living room. Now she can't wait for Mom to get home to show her just how bad this good mouse can be.From the masterminds behind Horse Meets Dog, Elliott Kalan and Tim Miller, Sadie Mouse Wrecks the House tells the odd-couple story of a brother and sister who find themselves competing for who can be the absolute worst is sure to resonate with sibling rivals and anyone who feels like they've had enough of being the good kid--and wants to see what it's like to be bad.

★2026 British Book Award: Romantic Fiction WinnerTwo writers compete for the chance to tell the larger-than-life story of a woman with more than a couple of plot twists up her sleeve in this dazzling and sweeping new novel from Emily Henry. Alice Scott is an eternal optimist still dreaming of her big writing break. Hayden Anderson is a Pulitzer-prize winning human thundercloud. And they're both on balmy Little Crescent Island for the same reason: To write the biography of a woman no one has seen in years--or at least to meet with the octogenarian who claims to be the Margaret Ives. Tragic heiress, former tabloid princess, and daughter of one of the most storied (and scandalous) families of the 20th Century. When Margaret invites them both for a one-month trial period, after which she'll choose the person who'll tell her story, there are three things keeping Alice's head in the game. One: Alice genuinely likes people, which means people usually like Alice--and she has a whole month to w

This playful yet calming book about wonderful forest sounds is the perfect gift for introducing kids to loving--and respecting--the natural world around them. The forest has lots to say... if you listen. When a child steps into the forest, her ears are open and her heart is too. She listens carefully and hears marvelous things. She hears the rustling of leaves sharing their secrets. She hears a beetle balancing on a branch. And the more she listens, the more she learns. I Hear You, Forest is an excellent resource for outdoor education, classroom learning and homeschooling, helping to teach: Empathy and connection with all living thingsMindfulness and appreciation with the world around usThat the forest is full of magical sounds--you just have to listen!Book #1 in the Sounds of Nature series! This picture book series about listening to nature explores different ecosystems, including forest, ocean, and mountain soundscapes. It encourages mindfulness, outdoor education, and social-emotion

Lana must rescue her brother from an evil queen in this sequel to the illustrated middle grade fantasy adventure The Day I Fell into a Fairy Tale from actor, author, and comedian Ben Miller--perfect for fans of Half Upon a Time and Land of Stories! When Lana and Harrison stay with their grandparents, one of their favorite places to play is a large hollow tree that made their adventures feel magical long before they were first transported into a fairy tale. But during their latest visit, the two discover the tree is set to be demolished. That night, a magical golden thread leads them up through the hollow of the tree into a storybook land, where wind and rain rage and a fearsome beast terrifies all who live there. The siblings try to help, but things only get worse when Harrison gets kidnapped by the evil queen. Now, Lana must do whatever it takes to find him, save the villagers, and restore the balance of the storybook world in order to save their beloved landmark.

Twelve-year-old Ming Lee hopes middle school will be the fresh start he needs.But stepping into school with the same bowl haircut his mom insists on giving him, and wearing the extra-discounted thrift shop clothes she buys him doesn't quite make for the first day of his dreams. Things only get worse when he's placed in an ESL class despite English being his first (and only) language. The journey ahead is full of awkward, painful, and downright embarrassing moments. Ming's dad always tells him, "Get good grades! Don't cause trouble!" But with two new friends by his side, and a few tricks up his sleeve, Ming is determined to make some changes. Perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier and Jerry Craft, Don't Cause Trouble is a funny, warmhearted graphic novel that will resonate with readers who are looking for a place to belong.

來自紐約時報最佳插畫書 《Little Red》作者 Bethan Woollvin《These Are My Rocks》 是一本專為喜愛收集小東西的孩子所設計的繪本。跟著故事一起自豪地介紹他們珍貴的收藏品，從大到小，從尖尖的到歪七扭八的，每一樣都有它獨特的魅力！這本書不僅充滿幽默有趣，還充滿了許多互動的設計，讓孩子們可以跟著書中的指引，指一指、發出聲音、拍拍手，不只讓孩子思考可收藏的東西，也讓閱讀更有趣。透過這本互動式繪本，孩子們能夠在遊戲中學習聆聽、選擇、配對、數數字與表達等重要的早期學習技能。《These Are My Rocks》 風格獨特、趣味十足，完美展現孩子們對「收集」的熱愛，是一本適合親子共讀的精彩故事書！From the creator of the New York Times Best Illustrated Book Little Red, These Are My Rocks is the perfect picture book for children who love collecting. Join the narrator, as they proudly introduce the reader to their prized collection, featuring BIG things to small things … and spiky things to wobbly things!Each page is bursting with humour – and they are interactive too – with children encouraged to interact with the book, with invitations to point, make noises, clap their hands and think about what they could collect..Interactive books engage young children and capture their natural curiosity and These Are My Rocks encourages the development of important early-learning sk

From New York Times bestselling author and illustrator, Kelly Yang and Xindi Yan, is a joyful story of a Chinese American girl translating for her immigrant parentsLaila knows how clever, kind, and funny her Mama and Baba are—but sometimes they need her help translating things from English. With English classes being too expensive, Laila decides to become her parents’ teacher, even though she’s just learning the language too. There’s lots that Laila knows (like you don’t pronounce the t in ballet) but there’s so much she doesn’t know too. Together, they embrace the joy and struggles of learning a new language.

來自紐約時報最佳插畫書 《Little Red》作者 Bethan Woollvin《These Are My Rocks》 是一本專為喜愛收集小東西的孩子所設計的繪本。跟著故事一起自豪地介紹他們珍貴的收藏品，從大到小，從尖尖的到歪七扭八的，每一樣都有它獨特的魅力！這本書不僅充滿幽默有趣，還充滿了許多互動的設計，讓孩子們可以跟著書中的指引，指一指、發出聲音、拍拍手，不只讓孩子思考可收藏的東西，也讓閱讀更有趣。透過這本互動式繪本，孩子們能夠在遊戲中學習聆聽、選擇、配對、數數字與表達等重要的早期學習技能。《These Are My Rocks》 風格獨特、趣味十足，完美展現孩子們對「收集」的熱愛，是一本適合親子共讀的精彩故事書！From the creator of the New York Times Best Illustrated Book Little Red, These Are My Rocks is the perfect picture book for children who love collecting. Join the narrator, as they proudly introduce the reader to their prized collection, featuring BIG things to small things … and spiky things to wobbly things!Each page is bursting with humour – and they are interactive too – with children encouraged to interact with the book, with invitations to point, make noises, clap their hands and think about what they could collect..Interactive books engage young children and capture their natural curiosity and These Are My Rocks encourages the development of important early-learning sk

Blast off to the strangest places the universe has to offer with 300 unbelievable facts about all things space!Packed with amazing photos and quirky illustrations, the latest Weird But True! is truly out of this world!Did you know that some planets—like Saturn and Jupiter—have diamond rain?Or that black holes can “burp”?How about the fact that the newest toilet on the International Space Station cost NASA a cool $23 million?Weird But True! Space is a portable, browsable book full of mind-blowing facts—about everything from astronauts and moon missions to black holes and faraway galaxies to rockets and robot rovers. Incredible photos and wacky, colorful designs make every page pop.Can’t get enough Weird But True? There’s a whole universe of books to discover, including Weird But True! Dinosaurs, Weird But True! Ocean, Weird But True! Star Wars, Weird But True! Animals, and A LOT more!

加比、普莉雅與敏蒂是三位個性迥異的小學同班好友，雖然無法養寵物，卻一起創立了課後寵物散步隊──PAWS。他們熱愛動物，也面對友情中的分歧與挑戰。這是一段關於合作、包容與責任的故事，充滿笑聲與溫暖，適合喜歡《Roller Girl》和《Lottie Brooks》的讀者。An adorable graphic novel series about best friends, cute dogs, and all the fun (and trouble) that comes with them. This funny and heartwarming series is The Baby-Sitters Club for pets - and perfect for 8+ fans of Rollergirl and Lottie Brooks. Meet best friends Gabby, Priya, and Mindy.They’re different in just about every way, but they have a few important things in common: they’re in the same class, they absolutely love animals, and for various super-sad and unfair reasons, none of them can own any pets. Sob!But, as luck would have it, it seems their neighborhood is in need of some afterschool dog-walkers. So, just like that, PAWS is born! However .. . it turns out running a business is harder than it looks, especially when their adorable pup clients all have such different needs - and the girls can't agree on how best to help them.When the girls' figh

When Orla enrols on a prestigious drama course, she is thrown into the spotlight for the very first time. A heart-stopping romance from critically-acclaimed author of SING IF YOU CAN'T DANCE. Orla has always been the sidekick, never the hero .. . Until, that is, she secures a funded place at an elite drama course and puts her own dreams first for once in her life.Suddenly, Orla is centre-stage and loving it! But the drama crowd are experienced performers and their parents have shelled out a fortune for them to be on the course. Orla can't help but feel left out - she has to earn her pocket money and her responsibilities at home can't just be ignored. Then again, doesn't she deserve to want things for herself? Especially when beautiful and funny drama boy, Cass, starts flirting with her .. . With life-changing auditions around the corner Orla finds herself torn in two by an impossible choice.Should she protect her chosen family, or herself?

Join Peppa on a magical search-and-find adventure!Peppa and George loves stories about fairies, dragons and unicorns! Join them on a magical adventure. What amazing creatures will you see?With over 100 things to spot, this jam-packed search-and-find book is perfect for keeping little ones entertained. Don’t miss these other brilliant Peppa books:Peppa Pig: Peppa Loves Unicorns and MermaidsPeppa Pig: Where’s Peppa at the Zoo?: A Search-and-Find BookPeppa Pig: Peppa’s Magical Dress-Up Sticker BookPeppa Pig is a 4-time BAFTA award-winning preschool animation shown in the UK daily on Channel Five’s Milkshake and Nick Jnr.Peppa is a loveable, cheeky little piggy whose days are filled with action packed activities. Along with her family and friends, Peppa learns and plays and has lots of fun. Join Peppa and her family on their funny, action-packed, everyday adventures in this collection of activity, story and novelty books.

"Masterful story of Blitz Britain...a beautifully told coming-of-age story." The Telegraph, Children's Book of the Week "An emotion-packed tale of survival, heartbreak and hope." Lancashire Evening PostFrom the award-winning and New York Times bestselling author Geraldine McCaughrean comes an utterly immersive and unforgettable novel set during the London Blitz, inspired by her firefighter father. With the Second World War looming, four young people sit on a train waiting to be evacuated to a safer place...but they don't want to go. They climb out of the carriage and head back home to Greenwich, forming an unlikely friendship.They spend their days trying to be useful. Laurence is building a secret machine. Gemmy searches bombed-out homes for things of value - only to find an adorable mutt she can't even give away.Franklin wants to join the Fire Service, although it means lying about his age. Olive looks after her father, who is broken by the deaths of his fellow firefighters. And toget

The next hilarious new middle-grade novel from comedy superstar Romesh Ranganathan, written in collaboration with author Susie Day.From comedy superstar Romesh Ranganathan comes a second unique and hilarious middle-grade story, perfect for readers of David Baddiel, Little Badman and Adam B's Adam Wins the Internet!Yasmin Bandara has NO IDEA what she wants to be when she grows up.Her parents want her to become a doctor and focus on school, they won’t even let her play computer games unless it’s an educational one called Monkey House. Yasmin’s amazing at it, but yawn!So when her best friend Zane introduces her to an exciting football game called FifPro, Yasmin can’t get enough! She secretly plays whenever she can, hoping one day she’ll be as good as her favourite gamer, mysteriously known as ‘The Goat’.But balancing schoolwork with gaming is starting to make Yasmin’s head SPIN. And when she’s invited to play in tournaments for both games, she realises she’s got to make a choice.Can Yasmi

胡利安要參加一場婚禮，而且這次他也是婚禮的一份子。他遇見了新朋友瑪麗索，兩人一起玩耍、跳舞、冒險，還在過程中學會了什麼是陪伴與包容。這本色彩繽紛的繪本，是《我就是胡利安》續作，溫柔描寫友情、歡慶與做自己的快樂時刻，也悄悄告訴我們：愛與身分，都有許多美麗的樣子。適合和孩子一起閱讀與討論的溫暖故事。“A celebration of weddings and a subtle yet poignant reminder that gender, like love, is expansive. Lovely.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred reviews)Julián and his abuela are going to a wedding. Better yet, Julián is in the wedding. Weddings have flowers and kissing and dancing and cake. And this wedding also has a new friend named Marisol. It’s not long before Julián and Marisol set off for some magic and mischief of their own, and when things take an unexpected turn, the pair learns that everything is easier with a good friend by your side. Jessica Love returns with a joyful story of friendship and individuality in this radiant follow-up to Julián Is a Mermaid.

*A New York Public Library Best Book of the Year* For twelve-year-old Lucy Stulligross, a boring summer without her best friend turns into an unexpected coming-of-age journey of firsts. Perfect for fans of Kayla Miller and Jarad Greene.With her best friend away at camp, tons of chores to do, and her dad always on her case for being such a tomboy, Lucy is dreading summer. That is, until Milforth's plan to revive an old carousel for the town's 150th anniversary brings artist Ray and her daughter, Ana鮢, to town. Ana鮢 is smart, funny, and easy to talk to, and Lucy--who's used to being judged for her looks and interests--finally feels at ease in her own skin. And she thinks she may feel something for Ana鮢, too.Leading up to Milforth's big birthday, tensions begin rising with locals, thanks to a shifty development company trying to overrun the town. Things also come to a breaking point at home, when Lucy butts heads with her dad over how she wants to express herself as a girl.Can Lucy find t

Sebastian the tortoise knows which daddy is the best of all (his own!) in this heartwarming picture book about all the amazing things a dad can do.Little tortoise Sebastian is having the perfect day with his dad when he wonders,what are some things a dad can do?His dad playfully asks him to guess which daddy chirps to his chicks (Daddy Bird), which daddy teaches his kits how to hop and run (Daddy Rabbit), and which daddy shows his pups how to sleep upside down (Daddy Bat)! But Sebastian knows which daddy is the best . . . his own!The perfect picture book to cuddle up with, this loving ode to fathers has a soothing call and response that encourages children to guess along with Sebastian which daddy animal is being described.

The Eisner and Ringo Award-nominated final installment of Brenna Thummler's bestselling Sheets trilogy is now available in a deluxe hardcover edition featuring never-before-seen bonus content!Following the events of Sheets and Delicates, Lights brings Brenna Thummler’s characters, artwork, and ghostly charm back to life.Marjorie Glatt’s life was forever changed the day she discovered a group of ghosts hiding in her family’s laundromat. One of those ghosts was Wendell: a lonely phantom turned Marjorie’s best friend. When he and Marjorie are joined by ghost-enthusiast Eliza Duncan, the three friends band together in friendship, bravery, and all things paranormal.Wendell died far too young and now must wander the Land of Humans with nothing more than a sheet for a body. He knows how he died—a tragic drowning accident—but lately he’s grown curious about his past life. He wants to know more about why he died, not just how he died. It’s not easy, though, since Wendell’s memory of his human l

International author-illustrator superstar duo Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton are back, and this time they've cooked up a hilarious book of 13 standalone stories to complement their beloved chapter book series. A lot of stuff happens in our ever-expanding treehouse. Not everything gets into the books. These are some other things that happened to us... Surreal, funny and supremely silly--all with the spirit of the Treehouse--come on up to hear some Tales from the Treehouse.

"A love letter to the novel . . . and a profound exploration of human nature."--Library JournalIvan and Francesca decide to open a bookstore devoted to their love of books. Tucked away in a corner of Paris, the store offers a selection of literary masterpieces chosen by a top-secret committee of literary connoisseurs. To their amazement the little dream store quickly proves a success. And that is precisely when their troubles begin. At first, both owners shrug off the anonymous threats that come their way and the venomous comments circulating on the Internet, but when three members of the supposedly secret committee are attacked, they decide to call the police. As the pieces of this puzzle fall ominously into place, it becomes increasingly evident that Ivan and Francesca's dreams will be answered with pettiness, envy and violence."Charming and compelling and very readable."--Words Without Borders

Miffy and mother bunny are taking a walk together. Learn about beautiful flowers and other things that grow with Miffy -- and see what lovely surprise she gives her mom. Featuring the original artwork of Miffy creator, Dick Bruna, look for other Miffy books from Cottage Door Press, including Good Night, Miffy, Colors with Miffy, and A Surprise for Father Bunny!Charming illustrations by Dick Bruna will capture the attention of early readers with simple shapes and bold, primary colors. Shaped board book with sturdy, thick pages that are perfectly sized for little hands and fingers to turn the pages and read along.Collect all the fun shaped board books in this series from Cottage Door Press and strengthen a love for books & reading at the earliest ages.Perfect book for your Mother's Day collection!

《Grumpy Monkey Mom for a Day》是Suzanne Lang所著的Grumpy Monkey系列繪本之一，故事中主角小猴Jim Panzee決定嘗試當一天的臨時媽媽，他天真地以為這會很有趣，也不會太難，但很快他就被育兒的挑戰和繁忙生活淹沒。透過這個體驗，Jim深刻體會到媽媽的辛勞與無條件的母愛，故事以幽默且溫馨的方式讚美母親的付出與偉大，同時也傳達了家庭親情和責任感的重要性。這本32頁的精裝繪本還附有趣味貼紙，適合親子共讀，讓孩子在輕鬆愉快的故事中感受母愛與家庭情感的溫暖。The New York Times bestselling Grumpy Monkey series returns with a celebration of relationships between mothers and their children. Grumpy Monkey offers to babysit the little animals in the jungle but when things go haywire, help comes from an unexpected source. Includes two bonus pages of stickers! When Jim Panzee offers to step in as a temporary mom, he thinks, It will be fun. How hard can it be? But when he's immediately bombarded with a chorus of needs such as "Carry me, mommy," and "I'm hungry." Grumpy Monkey doesn't know what to do first. He tries his best but when the baby animals start falling out of a tree, Jim is completely overwhelmed. That's when his mom swings down, picks him up, calms the baby animals, and makes everything ri