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This sweet-natured bedtime book proves that a family is wherever you find love. When two wolves see a baby floating down a river, what do they do? Why, they take the baby home. Over the moon with

It's summer and that means flowers, picnics, thunderstorms, and bike rides. It's a busy time for construction workers, farmers, and house painters. Playgrounds are filled with kids and vacationers are boarding trains in droves. In the sky a pair of balloons drifts through every scene, while on the street people of all ages make their way to an outdoor birthday party. There's even a big storm that turns umbrellas inside out, sends hats flying, but ends in a lovely rainbow. As kids pore over these oversized spreads, they will delight in identifying the same characters on each page as they walk, play, jog, and roller skate-from homes to parks and office buildings to rail stations. In the tradition of Richard Scarry and Where's Waldo, this book encourages kids to return again and again to these charming spreads, following along with the characters and inventing their own stories. All kinds of summer activities come alive in these endearing drawings that provide endless entertainment and sp

Tom's not only lost in time, he's lost his cat, too! Can you find Tom and his naughty cat, Digby, across the pages? Packed with detailed artwork, fascinating ancient Roman facts and over 100 other thi

In this powerful story from Christine Baldacchino, author of Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress, a young girl navigates social anxiety at family gatherings and works with her father to find a

This lyrical tale, written in simple free verse, tells how a game with roots in ancient China --- called elastic skip in this story --- helps a boy find his footing on his first day at a new school.It

The inspiring true story of Jennifer Keelan, the activist whose participation in the Capitol Crawl at just eight years old encouraged Congress to pass the Americans with Disabilities ActDiagnosed with

An office at night is reimagined as a fantastical kingdom of paper complete with friendly dragons in this own voices picture book.When the babysitter is unable to come, Daniel is woken out of bed and

Guess How Much I Love YoumeetsSomedayin this gentle read-aloud picture book that shows us that with just the right amount of care and support, even the smallest of seeds can grow to stand one hundred feet tall.Thanks for the love that you’ve shown meRight now I’m so very smallBut with water and lightI will keep gaining heightAnd then one day I’ll stand at a hundred feet tallHundred Feet Tallis a tender ode to the power of unconditional, immutable love. Because no matter how small you are now, with patience and persistence, with encouragement and devotion, you, too, will someday grow strong.

Come along as a pair of rhyme-loving siblings take a walk and are inspired to recite their favorite nursery rhymes to the world around them in this sweet and funny read-aloud.Bonnie and Ben are two rambunctious siblings who love to rhyme. One day, on a walk with their friend Skinny Doug, they recite beloved nursery rhymes for each new thing they encounter. When they reach a hill, they recite “Jack and Jill.” When they see a sheep, they recount the story of “Little Bo Peep.” The nursery rhyme characters join them on their lively walk until, with a last “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star,” the pair arrive home and snuggle into bed.

“Fantastical, thoughtful, and un-put-downable, I flew throughStormsongand want the third in the series NOW.” ―Elizabeth HoytA Reader's Digest Top 25 Best Fantasy Series Ever WrittenAfter spinning an enthralling world inWitchmark, the winner of the World Fantasy Award for best novel that was praised as a“can't-miss debut”byBooklist, and as“thoroughly charming and deftly paced”by theNew York Times, C. L. Polk continues the Kingston Cycle inStormsong. Magical cabals, otherworldly avengers, and impossible love affairs conspire to create a book that refuses to be put down.Dame Grace Hensley helped her brother Miles undo the atrocity that stained her nation, but now she has to deal with the consequences. With the power out in the dead of winter and an uncontrollable sequence of winter storms on the horizon, Aeland faces disaster. Grace has the vision to guide her parents to safety, but a hostile queen and a ring of rogue mages stand in the way of her plans. There's revolution in the air, and

• New foreword by Francesca Segal, reader’s note by Chelsea Clinton, and afterword by Ann and Robert Munsch• Dust jacket converts to a bonus poster• Beautifully designed case with new art by Michael M

'The new Game of Thrones' Stylist'Puts Samantha Shannon in the same league as Robin Hobb and George R.R. Martin. Shannon is a master of dragons' Starburst‘Epic fantasy with added dragons. A blockbuster’ Guardian, Best Science Fiction and Fantasy An enthralling, epic fantasy about a world on the brink of war with dragons - and the women who must lead the fight to save it.A world divided. A queendom without an heir. An ancient enemy awakens.The House of Berethnet has ruled Inys for a thousand years. Still unwed, Queen Sabran the Ninth must conceive a daughter to protect her realm from destruction – but assassins are getting closer to her door. Ead Duryan is an outsider at court. Though she has risen to the position of lady-in-waiting, she is loyal to a hidden society of mages. Ead keeps a watchful eye on Sabran, secretly protecting her with forbidden magic.Across the dark sea, Tané has trained to be a dragonrider since she was a child, but is forced to make a choice that could see her li

Are you fed up with thinking about that guy every minute of every waking hour, when he doesn't even reply to your texts? Are you reeling from the pain of a break-up, unsure of where to turn? Are you single and looking to be happy with your choices in the face of society's constant questioning? In How to Get Over a Boy, bestselling author Chidera Eggerue will show you, once and for all, how to reframe the stale goal of finding a man. She will equip you with tangible and applicable solutions for every part of your dating life, helping you recognise that men hold as much power in our romantic lives as we grant them. In the past, dating books tend to lean more into the territory of 'how to make him find you hot!', 'how to make him jealous!', 'how to get him to propose!'.But these how-tos are placing men on a pedestal of being 'the prize'. Men are NEVER the prize. You are.Let The Slumflower show you why.

The world's horizon is an apparent limit to the vastness of our planet, but for a little girl with boundless imagination and a comprehensive point of view, it's more than just a frontier; it's an invi

All aboard! Chock-full of fascinating facts, Ultimate SpotlightTM Trains offers young readers a closer look into the marvelous world of trains: the different types of trains throughout history, how railroad tracks are built, things you will find at a train station-and much more! With interactive elements on every spread, this book is an endlessly engaging hands-on learning experience for train fans!

Book four in the New York Times–bestselling Lunar Chronicles, now with new cover art!Prepare to see the New York Times­-bestselling series like you’ve never seen it before, now with new cover art!

Take an amazing journey through the upside-down world of bats with Charlotte Milner’s The Bat Book.Bright, bold, and beautiful illustrations accompany fascinating facts about these furry flying mammal

Explore character-shaped pages in this magical addition to our popular My Awesome series, with a GIANT surprise on the last page! The fun activities and simple labels on each page are sure to keep little ones entertained throughout. With unicorns, mermaids, dragons and more, there’s something for everyone to enjoy! A MAGICAL-CREATURES THEMED BOARD BOOK WITH CHARACTER-SHAPED PAGESA magical book bursting with enchanting, character-shaped pages and recesses on the cover that little hands will love to explore.Simple labels, fun activities and more offer a fun introduction to everyone’s favourite magical creatures.With adorable illustrations by Dawn Machell and a GIANT suprise to look forward to on the last page!

I've known my mama for such a long time. For my whole life, actually.My mama loves playing with me and my cars. I like that, as long as mama tidies up the cars afterwards.I'm good at hiding. No one ca

An ode to the girl with scrapes on her knees and flowers in her hair, and every girl in between, this exquisite treasury will appeal to readers of Dear Girl and I Am Enough and have kids poring over i

Praised by R.J. Palacio as “wondrous”—this moving memoir follows a teenage boy with TC syndrome and his exceptional family from diagnosis at birth to now.“This touching memoir is a must-read for anyon

In a follow-up to Tomorrow I'll Be Brave, award-winning illustrator Jessica Hische brings to life another series of inspirational words and scenes with her lovely hand-lettering and adorable illustrat

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day with this clever, climate-focused twist on the classic "Chicken Little" story.Loony Little and her friends set off to tell the Polar Bear Queen that the polar ice cap is melting. Sly Foxy Loxy attempts to lead the animals to his lair to eat them, but Loony Little saves the day, tricking the fox into being devoured by the Polar Bear Queen. Includes information about climate change and the animal species in the book.

Cowie is a donkey who feels like a cow on the inside. Will his friends help him make his dream come true? Find out in this sweetly told story about discovering your true self.Cowie was born a donkey but he knows he’s meant to be a cow. He wants to be a cow. Cows can graze in the meadow all day long and no one asks them to carry heavy packages. So, he stands with the cows in the barn but nothing happens. Will his dream ever come true, he wonders. Can Mousie and Duckie help Cowie feel happy in his own skin?

A 2020 Geisel Honor book! Papa Fox is looking for Baby Fox, who is just out of his sight…but not ours! An adorable, interactive read-aloud for fans of Are You My Mother?In this clever introduction to prepositions, a near-sighted Papa is looking for his baby. Is Baby up in the tree? Is Baby under the log? Is Baby around the corner? Where could Baby be?Readers will delight in spotting the little fox on every page as Papa wanders the forest, encountering other animals all along the way, but never quite able to spot his own baby. Anne Hunter’s delicate and lovely illustrations with their limited palette highlight the humor of this adorable hide-and-seek tale.

Provide young children a path to academic success with Top Student! This colorful activity book provides hundreds of creative and fun activities and practice pages that motivate young children to learn important reading, writing, and math skills!Top Student activities provide practice of the most important skills for each grade level, as well as opportunities for critical thinking and creativity. Colorful and creative practice pages and hands-on activities provide engaging practice to keep children motivated to learn! Core subject areas and topics include:AlphabetMathShapes, colors, and patternsPhonicsMindful momentsEarly readingReading comprehensionScienceSTEMGeographySocial and emotional learningComputer scienceThese robust workbooks also include:Reward stickersInformational postersMindful moments meditations and activities with downloadable audio**Mindful moments with audio help children incorporate reflection and meditation into their academic life. Includes a

Provide children a path to academic success! Top Student provides hundreds of activities and practice pages to keep children challenged and excited as they strengthen their skills across all curriculum areas. Top Student activities provide practice of the most important skills for each grade level, as well as opportunities for critical thinking and creativity. Colorful and creative practice pages and hands-on activities provide engaging practice to keep children motivated to learn! Core subject areas and topics include:Grammar and punctuationSpelling and vocabularyReadingWritingMathComputer scienceScienceSTEMSocial studiesMindful momentsSocial and emotional learningThese robust workbooks also include:Informational postersMindful moments meditations and activities with downloadable audio*Information and activities about a variety of countries, cultures, and global communities*Mindful moments with audio help children incorporate reflection and meditation into their academic lif

Provide children a path to academic success! Top Student provides hundreds of activities and practice pages to keep children challenged and excited as they strengthen their skills across all curriculum areas. Top Student activities provide practice of the most important skills for each grade level, as well as opportunities for critical thinking and creativity. Colorful and creative practice pages and hands-on activities provide engaging practice to keep children motivated to learn! Core subject areas and topics include:Grammar and punctuationSpelling and vocabularyReadingWritingMathComputer scienceScienceSTEMSocial studiesMindful momentsSocial and emotional learning These robust workbooks also include:Informational postersMindful moments meditations and activities with downloadable audio*Information and activities about a variety of countries, cultures, and global communities*Mindful moments with audio help children incorporate reflection and meditation into their academ

Provide children a path to academic success! Top Student provides hundreds of activities and practice pages to keep children challenged and excited as they strengthen their skills across all curriculum areas. Top Student activities provide practice of the most important skills for each grade level, as well as opportunities for critical thinking and creativity. Colorful and creative practice pages and hands-on activities provide engaging practice to keep children motivated to learn! Core subject areas and topics include:Grammar and punctuationSpelling and vocabularyReadingWritingMathComputer scienceScienceSTEMSocial studiesMindful momentsSocial and emotional learningThese robust workbooks also include:Reward stickersInformational postersMindful moments meditations and activities with downloadable audio*Information and activities about a variety of countries, cultures, and global communities*Mindful moments with audio help children incorporate reflection and meditation into the

Alex Honnold is one of the world''s best ‘free solo’ climbers. He scales impossible rock faces without ropes, pitons or any support of any kind. In Alone on the Wall, he takes you with him.‘Riveting’ - Jon Krakauer, bestselling author of Into the WildThis edition includes the account of Alex''s El Capitan climb, subject of the Oscar and BAFTA-winning documentary, Free Solo.Exhilarating, brilliant and dangerous, there is a purity to Alex''s climbs that is easy to comprehend, but also impossible to fathom. In the last forty years, only a handful of climbers have pushed themselves as far, ‘free soloing’ to the absolute limit of human capabilities.Half of them are dead.From Yosemite''s famous Half Dome to the terrifying heights of El Sendero Luminoso in Mexico, Alone on the Wall explores Alex''s seven most extraordinary climbing achievements so far. These are tales to make your palms sweat and your feet curl with vertigo. Together, they get to the heart of how – and why – Alex does what he

Allie Abraham has it all going for her—she’s a straight-A student, with good friends and a close-knit family, and she’s dating popular, sweet Wells Henderson. One problem: Wells’s father is Jack Hende

Maisy is throwing a Christmas party, and all her friends are invited. Open the envelopes to join in the festive fun with cards, an advent calendar, a gingerbread recipe and more! Maisy is throwing a Christmas party! When her friends R.S.V.P., they send other Christmas surprises including an advent calendar, decorations, a gingerbread recipe and more. Happy Christmas, everyone! This story includes six real envelopes containing Christmas cards, gifts, decorations and a special letter from Maisy to personalise.

A girl retells the story of the legendary female warrior she admires, who long ago fought bravely to protect her people. Hua Mulan learned from her father to ride horses and fight with a spear. When h

A dynamic,visual collection of the biggest, tallest, fastest, strongest, highest, deepest, longest and furthest things in the world – and beyond. Simple facts are coupled with eye-popping visuals that

A collection of six funny rhyming stories, specially written to develop phonemic awareness, with lively illustrations by David Semple. From a poodle drawing doodles and a lizard in a blizzard to unico

來自暢銷系列《Don’t Tickle》，這本《Don’t Tickle the Hippo!》延續系列一貫的幽默互動風格。孩子只要輕觸動物絨毛區，就能聽見河馬、長頸鹿等動物的可愛叫聲，最後還有熱鬧音樂大合奏。透過觸摸、聆聽與翻頁的遊戲式閱讀，幫助發展感官與語言，是啟發寶寶好奇心與節奏感的絕佳選擇。You'd better not tickle the hippo... because you might just make it snort if you do!Babies and toddlers just won't be able to resist tickling the touchy-feely patches to hear each animal make a sound in this hilarious novelty book. At the end, readers will find all the animals being noisy at once in a musical finale guaranteed to get little ones dancing along. An exciting new series for babies and toddlers, from the creators of That's not my...With over 20 books to discover in this award-winning series, there is a book to excite every baby and toddler; including dinosaurs, bears, tigers, unicorns and lots more - giggles are guaranteed!Every DON'T TICKLE book supports sensory development with:- Engaging characters to encourage playfulness- Furry patches for developing motor skills- Playful music to inspire movement- Holes to peep through,

Ignore the Trolls is funny fairytale with a serious contemporary message about the online bullies known as trolls, and how to deal with them.In the majestic kingdom of Holly Hills lives Tim the Timid,

Experience 13 special days from cultures around the world with Let's Celebrate!. Rhyming text and vibrant illustrations throughout encourages beginning readers, while educational notes at the end brim

Meet Izzy Gizmo – a fabulously feisty new character from Pip Jones (Squishy McFluff, Daddy's Sandwich) brought to life with exuberant and detailed illustrations from the bestselling illustrator of The

This updated New York Times bestselling collection of essays by seven-time Grammy nominated singer songwriter Sara Bareilles “resonates with authentic and hard-won truths” (Publishers Weekly)—and feat