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Animal tails are talking! Every shake and shiver, rattle and splash is saying something. But what is it? Look and listen for the clues on one page. Then go to the next page to discover the message. A fascinating glimpse into the world of animal communication! Animal tails are talking! Every shake and shiver, rattle and splash is saying something. But what is it? Look and listen for the clues on one page. Then go to the next page to discover the message. A fascinating glimpse into the world of animal communication!

A powerful picture book about how one person (or dolphin) can change the world, from the New York Times bestselling author of Before Happiness and The Happiness Advantage Happiness and kindness can be contagious! Ripple, the new dolphin at the aquarium, is surprised that no one in her new home plays or has any fun at all—all because of a bullying shark named Snark. Ripple teaches her new friends that happiness is a choice, and that we can each make the world a better place because of who we choose to be. They challenge Snark to a staring competition—if they can make Snark smile, everyone gets to play. If not, Snark’s no-fun rules will rule. Will Ripple have the effect she hopes for? Ripple’s Effect will help children understand and harness the power of positive psychology and rise above conflict peacefully.

A hide-and-seek guide for all of your elephant best friends! Elephants are great at many things…but playing hide-and-seek is not one of them. The Elephant Hobby and Sport League is here to help all those frustrated, always “found” elephants out there with The Elephants’ Guide to Hide-and-Seek. This handy guide offers sympathy, support, and superior hiding solutions to elephants who long to overcome their size disadvantage when playing their best human friends’ favorite game.

Journey alongside an adorable mole as he struggles to find the perfect hat in this delightful picture book debut The perfect read for fans of I Want My Hat Back and Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! Mole is struggling to find the perfect hat. After trying on big, spooky, and silly hats, Mole ends up creating the perfect hat for himself. Full of creativity, and sweet, deadpan artwork, this picture book is a charming and engaging read.

A fun ABC introduction to St. Patrick’s Day for kids ages 3 to 6. Children will enjoy learning about the history and traditions of this Irish holiday, with puns, jokes, and trivia. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with this fun introduction for kids ages 3 to 6. St. Patrick’s Day is associated with leprechauns, shamrocks, and pots of gold, but there is so much more to this Irish holiday. What luck, then, that the St. Patrick’s Day Alphabet is here to teach kids the history, traditions, and customs of the holiday in an engaging ABC format. It also includes a leprechaun hunt: Kids will love searching for these sneaky little fairies hiding throughout the book.

A heartwarming thank you note from a child’s perspective for a growing, popular form of education: homeschooling. I’m thankful for my homeschool, because with homeschool, I’m free to be me! In this heartwarming picture book, a homeschooled child thanks his school for everything it offers—from indoor inventions to outdoor adventures, from finding new friends to puzzling out problems. His school day might include robotics with friends, silent study time, planting seeds at the community garden, and more. One thing is for sure: homeschool is not boring! A Thank You Letter to My Homeschool celebrates the unique learning opportunities and life experiences this popular education model offers. A celebration of homeschool in all its forms, it’s the perfect book for every family who embraces this form of learning. Homeschool is not just at home or in a classroom. It takes me on adventures— Here. There. Everywhere. I’m thankful for all the ways homeschool helps me grow. Sowing, waiting, wondering, and watching. Collecting and counting. Mixing, matching, discovering. I’m thankful for the time it gives me to invent. Building up, tearing down, and starting all over again. Asking questions and unlocking new answers. If you homeschool your children or know someone who does, grab your copy today!

The newest addition in the New York Times and USA Today bestselling How to Catch series—do YOU have what it takes to snatch the Halloween witch? From the New York Times and USA Today bestselling How to Catch series comes a new Halloween treat to delight young readers and educators alike with STEAM concepts, hilarity, and chaos! It’s Halloween night and something doesn’t seem quite right. When our heroes head out to trick-or-treat, there are ghosts, goblins, and ghouls everywhere! The Catch Club Kids soon learn that the Halloween Witch opened a magical portal that let all the Halloween creatures visit your neighborhood to trick or treat! Follow along as the Catch Club Kids set zany traps for the Witch so that they can close the portal and get rid of the ghosts and goblins before they take all the Halloween candy!

From the New York Times bestselling author of I Love You More comes a new book about the love between a parent and child Rise and shine. It’s time to start our day with an “I love you” and a big hug to get you on your way… Hugs can say many different things, like “hello,” “thank you,” and “I’m sorry.” But underneath it all, every hug says “I love you.” Explore the depths of the special bond between parent and child through the universal gesture of a hug in Laura Duksta’s newest picture book about love.

A tribute to the last remaining old-growth redwood forests that stand along the northern California coast and to the people working so hard to save them, this book explores the beautiful and rarely seen world within the redwood forests. There’s a world teeming with life that very few people ever see. Take a peek at some of the animals that make their home in a Tall Tall Tree—a magnificent coast redwood. Count the critters, one through ten—chipmunks chattering, bats roosting, slugs sliding, and many more. Tony Frederick’s playful rhyme makes this a book young children will want to look at and listen to again and again, while early readers will enjoy reading it on their own. The turn of every page reveals a unique perspective on the redwood’s many moods, illustrated with Chad Wallace’s stunning colors. Enriching STEAM activities complement the content. Come discover and explore this wild and magic world!

Beetles fly, frogs hop, and slugs slide over the pages of this book, made to be read by a child while lying on the grass. Children interact with the book, with a tip, tap, and turn of the book, moving the critters along. The critters even interact with each other in surprising ways. John Himmelman brings together his expertise as both a naturalist and an artist to encourage children to explore nature in their own backyard. Beetles fly, frogs hop, and slugs slide over the pages of this book, made to be read by a child while lying on the grass. Children interact with the book, with a tip, tap, and turn of the book, moving the critters along. The critters even interact with each other in surprising ways. John Himmelman brings together his expertise as both a naturalist and an artist to encourage children to explore nature in their own backyard.

Support a child’s natural curiosity about the moon and encourage a deeper appreciation for our place in the world. An adventurous young girl journeys around the world, if only in her dreams. She discovers both natural beauty and man-made wonders. And all along the way she’s accompanied by her faithful companion—the Moon. Always changing, yet always with her, the Moon remains her magical friend and loyal guide. The silhouette art suggests the wonderful places the girl travels in her fertile imagination—places on every continent. In the “Explore More—For Kids” section, a map offers a simple introduction to world geography, along with an introduction to the phases of the Moon.

Swim along with Octopus as she leaves the safety of her den to search for food. She outwits dangerous enemies by using a dazzling display of defenses-clouds of ink, jet propulsion, camouflage, and more. Oh, yes, Octopus escapes again and again! Supplementary material includes information on the many creatures Octopus meets in the story, an introduction to the animal’s remarkable biology, and stories which tend to demonstrate the remarkable intelligence of these animals. Swim along with Octopus as she leaves the safety of her den to search for food. She outwits dangerous enemies by using a dazzling display of defenses-clouds of ink, jet propulsion, camouflage, and more. Oh, yes, Octopus escapes again and again! Supplementary material includes information on the many creatures Octopus meets in the story, an introduction to the animal’s remarkable biology, and stories which tend to demonstrate the remarkable intelligence of these animals.

Learning about the wildlife that lives in urban landscapes and the reasons why is fun for readers because it happens through the eyes of Scooter the dog and is delivered through his story. Wild ones are moving into the city! Follow the adorable, curious dog Scooter as he travels through an urban landscape, seeing many wild animals. Cathy’s charming illustrations draw upon real-life city scenes from across the United States. Supplementary material contains information about the wild species now often living in cities and how they have adapted. Plus Carol offers a section “Is it Really True?” that is both informational and fun. This book is a wonderful aid for children to become aware of the presence of wild animals and understand why they have taken to living in cities.

Everyone Needs At Least One More Moose When Martha decided she must have a pet, she marveled and mulled over what she should get. But much of the choices made Martha quite glum… instead of magnificent, most were humdrum. And just as it seemed like it might be no use… she made up her mind that she must have one… moose! When Martha gets an unusual pet, she’s delighted by all of the fun things they do together. If one moose is this marvelous, then more moose must be even better! Pretty soon, Martha has more moose than she can handle in this playful pet story.

In this delightful companion to the New York Times and USA Today bestseller Max the Brave, Max is on a mission to find the Moon before bedtime Max is done being brave, and now it’s time to sleep—all he has to do is say good night. But something’s wrong! When Max goes to say good night to the moon, it’s nowhere to be found. Unable to sleep without finishing his nighttime ritual, Max embarks on a journey to find the moon and wish it a good night. With the same loveable character and bright, graphic illustrations as Max the Brave, Max at Night is sure to delight young readers and adults alike.

“There simply is no other like you.” Hooray for You! is a celebration of “you-ness”—the grand sum of body, mind, and heart that makes every person truly unique! The perfect gift of congratulations, encouragement, or just because, Hooray for You! is the ideal way to commemorate the simplest or most significant life accomplishments.

The perfect book for every kid who can’t wait to be big. But being big is more than being taller or doing whatever you want! A beautifully illustrated picture book with a “BIG” message, BIG is the perfect gift to celebrate all the biggest milestones in life, in the spirit of Dr. Seuss’s Oh, the Places You’ll Go! Are you big yet? Follow three young friends as they figure out that being BIG isn’t measured by years, or weight, or inches. It’s being healthy. Being imaginative. Being kind and helpful. It’s being a friend to others, and a friend to the Earth. It’s being the biggest YOU you can be! Every day, in lots of little ways, readers will discover we all have the chance to be BIG! Touching on ideas such as health, citizenship, and imagination, BIG is the key to heartfelt dialogue between children and caregivers about the importance of values over valuables.

A fun, interactive book that proves there’s always more love! Fans of Don’t Push the Button and Press Here will fall in love with this all new, interactive story full of humor and sweetness—now in board! Always More Love is a heartwarming and fun experience for families to share together how the love for those special ones in your life only grows more and more each day. Follow your heart as you tap or squeeze the lovable characters. What happens when you shake or flip the book? There’s always more love!

Santa thought his favorite cookie recipe was gone forever, but America’s Test Kitchen has discovered and perfected it! Are you ready to whip up a batch? Every Christmas, millions of children leave cookies out for Santa Claus. What they might not know is that many many years ago, Santa’s grandma made cookies for Santa and now every year Santa makes cookies for Mrs. Claus, the elves, and his reindeer. So when we leave cookies for Santa we’re honoring his family tradition!

An owl swoops down to lay her egg in a coal yard - a dangerous spot for a fragile egg! Rescued by Walter, a bird expert with a big heart and warm shirt pocket, the egg miraculously hatches and is aptly named Coal. Thus begins the tender story of rescue, rehabilitation, and most of all, friendship. Watercolor illustrations styled in soft realism capture the connections between Coal and the people whose lives he touches. Complementing the story are additional pages of science information, literacy connections, and STEM activities. “This delightfully told true story will go in the owl section of my library. A story I won’t forget.”