12-year-old Zombie is back for another hilarious and exciting adventure.This time, Zombie is up against some of the meanest and scariest mob bullies at school. Will he be able to stop the mob bullies from terrorizing him and his friends, and make it back in one piece?Get Your Copy Today and Jump into the Adventure and See!Get Your Copy Now!Diary of a Minecraft Zombie is a must-read for any kid who loves Minecraft. Kids ages 7+ can't wait to jump into these Minecraft Zombie adventures!Great Minecraft Books for Kids age 5-7 , 6-8 , 8-10 , 9-12, also perfect Minecraft books for kids age 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 and older.If you're looking for kids books for 8-year-old boys and girls, or Minecraft kids books ages 9 12, these Minecraft zombie books are great to motivate them to enjoy reading. Read more

Introduce young readers to the powerful and mysterious gods and goddesses of ancient Greece with this Little Golden Book!Young children love hearing about the larger-than-life characters and amazing tales of Greek mythology. My Little Golden Book About Greek Gods and Goddesses is full of exciting, colorful illustrations and descriptions of Athena, Zeus, Poseidon, Aphrodite, Hermes, and many more.Look for more Little Golden Book biographies: • Misty Copeland • Frida Kahlo • Iris Apfel • Bob Ross • Queen Elizabeth II • Harriet Tubman Read more

From the author of Welcome to the Symphony and Welcome to Jazz, this musical picture book introduces children to opera with 12 sound interactive buttons and an illustrated performance of Mozart's The Magic Flute. Join three adorable dogs for a performance of Mozart’s beloved masterpiece The Magic Flute in this illustrated introduction to opera—with 12 sound buttons! As the story unfolds readers learn about the essential parts of opera—voice parts like soprano and tenor; vocal techniques like recitative and melisma; arias, the orchestra, the chorus, sets, costumes, plot, and more. Plus, 12 interactive sound buttons let readers hear examples of the musical concepts as they read: a soprano sings a heartfelt aria, a powerful bass sings recitative, and the chorus harmonizes during the dramatic finale! Welcome to the Opera is the third title in music educator Carolyn Sloan’s successful Welcome to… sound chip picture book series that introduces classic musical genres to young readers.   Read more

The beloved plays of Shakespeare are still produced everywhere, yet the life of the world's most famous playwright remains largely a mystery. Young Will left the town of Stratford to pursue theater in London, where his work eventually thrived and made him a famous and wealthy man. With black-and-white illustrations that include a diagram of the famous Globe theater, Celeste Davidson Mannis puts together the pieces of Shakespeare's life and work for young readers. Read more

The Eighth Story. Nineteen Years Later. Based on an original story by J.K. Rowling, John Tiffany, and Jack Thorne, a play by Jack Thorne.It was always difficult being Harry Potter and it isn't much easier now that he is an overworked employee of the Ministry of Magic, a husband, and father of three school-age children.While Harry grapples with a past that refuses to stay where it belongs, his youngest son, Albus, must struggle with the weight of a family legacy he never wanted. As past and present fuse ominously, both father and son learn the uncomfortable truth: Sometimes, darkness comes from unexpected places.The playscript for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child was originally released as a "special rehearsal edition" alongside the opening of Jack Thorne's play in London's West End in summer 2016. Based on an original story by J.K. Rowling, John Tiffany, and Jack Thorne, the play opened to rapturous reviews from theatergoers and critics alike, while the official playscript became an immediate global bestseller. Read more

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Discover the exciting stories portrayed in the smash-hit Broadway musical, “Hamilton,” retold in a compelling way that brings them to life and makes them more accessible for younger readers.Do you have a young “Hamilton” fan in your life? Someone who loves the music and is always asking questions to understand what is happening in the songs? Questions like: “Why does she keep saying she’s helpless?" "Why did people want to duel?" "Why doesn’t Hamilton like Thomas Jefferson?” Engaging, relatable descriptions of each song immerse the reader in the show’s captivating tale inspired by American founder Alexander Hamilton. Take a journey through the entire story, or jump ahead to any song to learn more.* 46 chapters share the story of Alexander Hamilton’s life as the show has reimagined it* 22 illustrations and a “Who’s Who” of the main characters bring the story to life* Footnotes give details about historical events described in the songs* Sidebars offer explanations of unfamiliar words* Musical Notes describe the different styles of music throughout the showGreat for parents and children to read together or as a resource for kids to use on their own, this guide will feed any young “Hamilton” fan’s desire to learn more about the incredible songs from the show! Read more

The Eighth Story. Nineteen Years Later. Based on an original story by J.K. Rowling, John Tiffany, and Jack Thorne, a play by Jack Thorne.It was always difficult being Harry Potter and it isn’t much easier now that he is an overworked employee of the Ministry of Magic, a husband, and father of three school-age children.While Harry grapples with a past that refuses to stay where it belongs, his youngest son, Albus, must struggle with the weight of a family legacy he never wanted. As past and present fuse ominously, both father and son learn the uncomfortable truth: Sometimes, darkness comes from unexpected places.The playscript for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child was originally released as a "special rehearsal edition" alongside the opening of Jack Thorne’s play in London’s West End in summer 2016. Based on an original story by J.K. Rowling, John Tiffany, and Jack Thorne, the play opened to rapturous reviews from theatergoers and critics alike, while the official playscript became an immediate global bestseller. Read more

Perfect for building fluency, linking reading and writing, and preparing for writing assessments!What happens when Cinderella wears shoes she's made from recycled materials to the ball? Tap into students' sense of humor with five lively plays that take the plots, characters, and settings of traditional fairy tales and turn them on their heads! Includes character parts written at a variety of reading levels, book links, and writing activities that help students build on traditional fairy tale structures and write in different genres. For use with Grades 3-5.;Perfect for building fluency, linking reading and writing, and preparing for writing assessments!;Joan Wolf has taught in both the elementary and middle school classrooms, as well as at the college graduate level. Her first book, The Beanstalk and Beyond: Developing Critical Thinking Through Fairy Tales (Libraries Unlimited/Teacher Ideas Press, 1997), won a Storytelling World Honor Award for special storytelling resources (1998). Read more

Secrets from the Master Magician, just for kids  Conjure an egg. Vanish a teacup. Teleport a glass of juice. Dazzle your family and friends with 25 astonishing illusions specially designed to require little prep time and dexterity, yet guaranteed to deliver big applause and big fun—including impromptu effects that can be performed anywhere, anytime! Master teacher and performer Joshua Jay guides his apprentices through every step of the magician’s arts, from the first step—taking the secret Magician’s Oath—all the way to the big finish!A note to parents: There’s real power in magic. Your child won’t just be reading, practicing, and interacting with adults and peers—he or she will learn public speaking skills and attain real confidence. And your dinner parties will have a headlining magician, free of charge!   Read more

Is your dream to become a movie director? For children who love acting, film making, and the performing arts, KIDS GUIDE TO MOVIE MAKING is a middle grade, nonfiction activity book that provides kids with the how-to's they need to make compelling movies with strong characters and stories audiences will enjoy. Be sure to get a copy of MOVIE SCRIPTS KIDS (OR ANYONE) CAN MAKE INTO MOVIES which is the perfect companion to this book, filled with 30 movie scripts ready for you to start casting and filming. Shelley Frost is the founder of Make-A-Movie Studios where she directed close to 100 movies all starring kids in movies that made people laugh, cry and grab their throats! Making a movie is a lot of fun - but on that evening when the images you carefully directed are projected on the big screen and you notice the audience reacting with laughter and amazement, you will have created magic. Read more

Take your seats, because Where Is Broadway? is ready to take center stage!In a lively and engaging style, authors Douglas Yacka and Francesco Sedita cover the development of the first theaters and the birth of the American musical, as well as the shows and stars that have become Broadway legends. Readers will get the inside story on their favorite shows and may even discover some new ones. Read more

With her characteristically sprightly words and pictures, Aliki brings Shakespeare's life, times, and legacy to life in this highly acclaimed information-packed treasury that is truly for readers of all ages. This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 6 to 8. It’s a fun way to learn to read and as a supplement for activity books for childrenFrom Hamlet to Romeo and Juliet to A Midsummer Night's Dream, Shakespeare's celebrated works have touched people around the world. Aliki combines literature, history, biography, archaeology, and architecture in this richly detailed and meticulously researched introduction to Shakespeare's world-his life in Elizabethan times, the theater world, and the Globe, for which he wrote his plays. Then she brings history full circle to the present-day reconstruction of the Globe theater. . Read more

Discover the life of Lin-Manuel Miranda—a story about creating change through art, for kids ages 6 to 9 Lin-Manuel Miranda is an award-winning composer, actor, and playwright—best known for the hit musical Hamilton, which he created! Before he changed the world of entertainment, Lin-Manuel was an intelligent young boy who loved music and musicals. He was inspired to write his own songs and plays, and his life changed when the plays he wrote became huge successes on Broadway. This book explores how Lin-Manuel went from being an artistic boy growing up in New York City to a rising star and Pulitzer Prize winner. What sets this book apart from other Lin-Manuel Miranda books for kids: Core curriculum—Kids will learn the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of Lin-Manuel's life so far, and take a quick quiz to test their knowledge.Short chapters—This book engages young readers with brief, easy-to-digest chapters that make it a breeze to keep reading.His living legacy—Kids will discover how Lin-Manuel has transformed the performing arts and brought Broadway plays to a wider audience. How will Lin-Manuel's dedication to his art and activism inspire the child in your life? Read more

Newbery Medal Winner! Step back to an English village in 1255, where life plays out in dramatic vignettes illuminating twenty-two unforgettable characters.Maidens, monks, and millers’ sons — in these pages, readers will meet them all. There’s Hugo, the lord’s nephew, forced to prove his manhood by hunting a wild boar; sharp-tongued Nelly, who supports her family by selling live eels; and the peasant’s daughter, Mogg, who gets a clever lesson in how to save a cow from a greedy landlord. There’s also mud-slinging Barbary (and her noble victim); Jack, the compassionate half-wit; Alice, the singing shepherdess; and many more. With a deep appreciation for the period and a grand affection for both characters and audience, Laura Amy Schlitz creates twenty-two riveting portraits and linguistic gems equally suited to silent reading or performance. Illustrated with pen-and-ink drawings by Robert Byrd — inspired by the Munich-Nuremberg manuscript, an illuminated poem from thirteenth-century Germany — this witty, historically accurate, and utterly human collection forms an exquisite bridge to the people and places of medieval England. Read more

A Separate Peace begins with Gene Forrester, our narrator, visiting the prep school in New Hampshire he attended as a young man during World War II – the Devon school. Wandering through the campus, Gene makes his way to a certain landmark which he cites as the reason for his return: a tall tree by the river. Cue the music, because we're heading into one long flashback. Read more

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William Shakespeare was the son of a glovemaker, a small-town boy with a grammar school education. Yet he grew up to become the greatest English-speaking playwright in the world. Bard of Avon: The Story of William Shakespeare is both his story and that of a great art rediscovered in the modern world.Drama had been forgotten since the days of ancient Greece, but it reemerged in Elizabethan London with the building of the first modern theater. Its impact can still be imagined today. There were the theaters, open to the weather and featuring neither sets nor curtains, but equipped with dramatic special effects. There were the companies of actors--the leading men, the comedians, the boys who played women's roles--and the playwrights who gave them all lines to say.Best of all, there was William Shakespeare, who rubbed shoulders with noblemen and royalty as well as with the rowdy crowds at the foot of the stage. He was suspected of involvement in a treasonous rebellion, and his last play literally brought down the house when cannon effects set fire to the famous Globe theater and it burned to the ground.Award-winning collaborators Diane Stanley and Peter Vennema have once again created a feast of words and pictures to celebrate the life of a remarkable person from the pages of history: William Shakespeare, a man for all time." Read more

Summer Vacation is Almost Here and 12-Year-Old Zombie Just Can't Wait!Join Zombie on a Hilarious Adventure as He Tries to Make it Through the Last Few weeks Before Summer Break.How much trouble can a 12-year-old Zombie get into, just to take his mind off of the grueling last few weeks before Summer break?A lot more than you would expect!Find out about all of the crazy ideas Zombie comes up with, just so he can have the best Summer ever.Jump into This Zany Minecraft Adventure Today!Get Your Copy Now!Diary of a Minecraft Zombie is a must-read for any boy or girl who loves Minecraft. Kids ages 7+ can't wait to jump into to these Minecraft Zombie adventures! Great Minecraft Books for Kids age 5-7 , 6-8 , 8-10 , 9-12 , also perfect Minecraft kids books for ages 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 and older. If you're looking for books for 8 year old boys and girls, or Minecraft kids books ages 9 12 , these Minecraft zombie books are great to motivate them to enjoy reading. Read more

Discover the spooky histories of real-life places in this chilling new series from ghost-hunting expert Yvette Fielding and First Lady of the Paranormal.Yvette Fielding and her Most Haunted team are on a quest to uncover the ghostly histories of Britain's theatres. Brought to life by Yvette and the Most Haunted team’s investigations, prepare to be spooked by ‘the father of clowns’, the ghost of the killer thespian Charles Macklin, and the lingering spirit of a ballerina who tragically took her own life...Other books in the series: Most Haunted Castles (publishing September 2024)Most Haunted Houses (coming soon) Read more