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Learning becomes fun with this book detailing the interesting names given to animals and their young. “If you were an animal—wild or tame, would you know your daddy’s name?” Every page answers this question with a different animal. Meet a joey riding piggy-back whose daddy is a sugar glider, a calf whose daddy is a towering giraffe, and a tiny fry floating next to its seahorse daddy. Rhyming verses describe animal characteristics, and watercolor illustrations capture the feeling of all the different habitats, making every page a teachable moment. Additional animal information and matching game in the back of the book extends the learning.

Scampers is no ordinary mouse. She’s curious. She asks questions. And she experiments. In short, she thinks like a scientist! Her friend Nibbles, reluctantly joins her as they set out to discover the truth about the owl in the garden. Children will enjoy the jaunty dialogue and whimsical illustrations, and along the way they’ll learn how think like a scientist, too! Scampers is no ordinary mouse. She’s curious. She asks questions. And she experiments. In short, she thinks like a scientist! Her friend Nibbles, reluctantly joins her as they set out to discover the truth about the owl in the garden. Children will enjoy the jaunty dialogue and whimsical illustrations, and along the way they’ll learn how think like a scientist, too!

Children learn about the characteristics of robins, but more importantly, are given a sweet story about the firsts of growing up. A little bird, a big sky, and the first time out of the nest! A robin’s first flight is a gentle reminder about what we can accomplish if we just keep trying. As reviewer Sue Lowell Gallion says, “Children (and parents!) experiencing the many firsts of growing up will relate to this lively story of a young robin learning to fly. Playful, rhyming text and winsome water color illustrations give readers a birds’ eye view of the baby birds’ emotions and adventures on its way to solo flight.”

Math, science, sports, and games come together to delight young readers in a fanciful look at what would happen if kids played games with animals. Would they win a pie-eating contest with a hippo, a wrestling match with an anaconda, or a game of tag with a porcupine? Win or lose, the competitions are hilarious as twelve different animals display their amazing natural abilities. “Fun Facts and Fascinating Feats” complement the fast-paced storyline. Parents and teachers will appreciate the literacy and STEM activities in the back of the book.

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.”

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.

An engaging new entry in the What Does It Mean to Be…? series that celebrates what it means to be an American—regardless of your politics What does it mean to be American? Does it mean you like apple pie or fireworks? Not exactly. While politics seem to divide our country into the two opposing teams of red and blue, one truth remains: we are all Americans. But what does that mean? This continuation of the popular What Does It Mean to Be…? series provides a nonpartisan point of view perfect for any and all Americans who are proud of who they are—and where they come from, regardless of their political views.

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!

A heartwarming story for the holidays that encourages kids to write to Santa to let him know if they should be on the naughty or nice list—and each child receives a personalized letter from Santa in return! When an after-school art class is given an assignment to write a letter to Santa Claus, the students jump at the chance to tell Santa all the good things they’ve done throughout the year, but not Parker. Parker knows that he’s done some things he probably shouldn’t have. Since Santa already knows about those naughty things, Parker decides to write an honest letter and explain—even if it means no presents this Christmas. An up-and-coming holiday classic, Dear Santa is the heartwarming and endearing story of a child who learns that there’s more to Christmas than being on the naughty or nice list.

Activities for Katie Clemons’ prompt journal series.

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 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.

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.

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!

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 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!

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.

Their love was written in the stars, but how is Lia to move on when death trumps fate? Everything I Promised You is an emotionally raw and romantic YA novel perfect for fans of Laura Nowlin’s If He Had Been with Me. Lia and Beck. Beck and Lia. Despite army-brat life orbiting them in and out of each other’s worlds, Lia knows they are destined to be together. It’s more than their friendship and chemistry. When Lia’s mom was a teen, a fortune teller said her daughter would fall in love with her best friend’s son. Lia and Beck were always meant to be. Or so they thought. When tragedy steals Beck away, Lia is devastated. She lived her life by her mom’s old fortune. If she was fated to be with Beck and he is gone, who is she supposed to be? And is there room in her broken heart for life, let alone new love?

The instant New York Times bestseller and #1 Kids’ Indie Next Pick is now in paperback! Three friends team up to find a hidden treasure in an abandoned 1940’s funhouse in this fast-paced middle grade adventure, perfect for fans of The Goonies and The Inheritance Games. Twelve-year-old Sarah Greene wants nothing more than to spend seventh grade beating the hardest escape rooms alongside her best friends, West and Hannah. But when a foreclosure notice shows up on Sarah’s front door, everything changes. Now, her family will have to move away until they can get back on their feet, and all her plans will be put on hold. There is one way to get the money for her family…play the Delta Game. According to local legend, three identical brothers dreamt of building the most epic funhouse in existence. They wanted the experience to be more than mirror mazes and optical illusions, so they not only created elaborate riddles and secret passages, but they also claimed to have hidden a treasure inside the building-a prize for beating their game. The three friends decide to take on the challenge, but once inside, they realize the house is unlike any escape room they’ve attempted. There are challenges, yes, but they feel personal, almost like the brothers know them. It seems impossible, but so does everything about the house. As the trio climbs through trap doors, swings from wall-to-wall on ropes, and searches for hidden keys, Sarah worries they are in way over their heads…but there’s no turning back now, even if they wanted to.