From the New York Times best-selling author of The Night Circus, a timeless love story set in a secret underground world - a place of pirates, painters, lovers, liars, and ships that sail upon a starless sea. Zachary Ezra Rawlins is a graduate student in Vermont when he discovers a mysterious book hidden in the stacks. As he turns the pages, entranced by tales of lovelorn prisoners, key collectors, and nameless acolytes, he reads something strange: a story from his own childhood. Bewildered by this inexplicable book and desperate to make sense of how his own life came to be recorded, Zachary uncovers a series of clues - a bee, a key, and a sword - that lead him to a masquerade party in New York, to a secret club, and through a doorway to an ancient library hidden far below the surface of the earth. What Zachary finds in this curious place is more than just a buried home for books and their guardians - it is a place of lost cities and seas, lovers who pass notes under doors and across time, and of stories whispered by the dead. Zachary learns of those who have sacrificed much to protect this realm, relinquishing their sight and their tongues to preserve this archive, and also of those who are intent on its destruction. Together with Mirabel, a fierce, pink-haired protector of the place, and Dorian, a handsome, barefoot man with shifting alliances, Zachary travels the twisting tunnels, darkened stairwells, crowded ballrooms, and sweetly soaked shores of this magical world, discovering his purpose - in both the mysterious book and in his own life. Read by Dominic Hoffman, with a full cast: Dominic Hoffman reading the Zachary Ezra Rawlins storyline Dion Graham reading the Sweet Sorrows storyline Bahni Turpin reading excerpts from the Secret Diary of Katrina Hawkins Fiona Hardingham reading The Ballad of Simon and Eleanor Allan Corduner reading Fortunes and Fables Jorjeana Marie reading Another place, another time

Put on your overalls and have a stroll Around The Farm in this amazing sound book! Your little one can press 30 different sound buttons while they read to bring the amazing art stylings of Eric Carle to life!This sound books is special because:Hands on interaction engages young readersMultisensory reading experiences stimulate the imaginations of young readersSharing books with your little one strengthens your bondFeatures the art stylings of Eric Carle, writer and illustrator of The Very Hungry CaterpillarIncludes an amazing amount of animals: bull, cow, goat, pig, sheep, lamb, donkey, horse, hen, turkey, chick, rooster, cat, dog, mouse, frog, duck, turtle, fish, crow, sparrow, owl, woodpecker, snake, rabbit, cricket, dragonfly, bee, butterfly, and Eric Carle’s famous very hungry caterpillar Read more

Bernadette Fox is notorious. To her Microsoft-guru husband, she's a fearlessly opinionated partner; to fellow private-school mothers in Seattle, she's a disgrace; to design mavens, she's a revolutionary architect, and to 15-year-old Bee, she is a best friend and, simply, Mom.
Then Bernadette disappears. It began when Bee aced her report card and claimed her promised reward: a family trip to Antarctica. But Bernadette's intensifying allergy to Seattle - and people in general - has made her so agoraphobic that a virtual assistant in India now runs her most basic errands. A trip to the end of the earth is problematic.
To find her mother, Bee compiles email messages, official documents, secret correspondence - creating a compulsively readable and touching novel about misplaced genius and a mother and daughter's role in an absurd world.

Unleash Your Creativity, Smarts, and Inner Genius!The Ultimate Activity Book for Smart Girls is packed with endless fun, brain-boosting challenges, and creative activities designed just for tween girls. Perfect for curious minds, this book is the ultimate way to stay engaged, entertained, and inspired—whether at home, on the go, or with friends.Inside, you’ll find a variety of activities, from puzzles for girls and brain games to crafts for 8–12 girls, all designed to build critical thinking, creativity, and confidence. From sudoku to word searches, trivia to picture puzzles, every page is bursting with excitement.Beautifully illustrated and easy to follow, this girls activity book for ages 8–12 starts with simple challenges and gradually increases in difficulty, leading to two-page brain teasers that will test even the sharpest young minds. And if you get stumped, full solutions are included at the back.Why This Book is Perfect for Tween Girls:100 exclusive puzzles and activities.A unique mix of word games, number challenges, logic puzzles, trivia, and crafts.Specially crafted for girls ages 8–12, blending fun and learning perfectly.Easy-to-follow layouts and delightful illustrations throughout.Full answers and explanations included for every challenge.Whether you’re looking for girl activities to enjoy solo, with friends, or on a road trip, this book guarantees hours of screen-free fun.Get your copy now and inspire the amazing girl in your life to think big, dream bold, and have fun! Read more

In this instant New York Times bestseller, Angela Duckworth shows anyone striving to succeed that the secret to outstanding achievement is not talent, but a special blend of passion and persistence she calls “grit.” “Inspiration for non-geniuses everywhere” (People).The daughter of a scientist who frequently noted her lack of “genius,” Angela Duckworth is now a celebrated researcher and professor. It was her early eye-opening stints in teaching, business consulting, and neuroscience that led to her hypothesis about what really drives success: not genius, but a unique combination of passion and long-term perseverance. In Grit, she takes us into the field to visit cadets struggling through their first days at West Point, teachers working in some of the toughest schools, and young finalists in the National Spelling Bee. She also mines fascinating insights from history and shows what can be gleaned from modern experiments in peak performance. Finally, she shares what she’s learned from interviewing dozens of high achievers—from JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon to New Yorker cartoon editor Bob Mankoff to Seattle Seahawks Coach Pete Carroll. “Duckworth’s ideas about the cultivation of tenacity have clearly changed some lives for the better” (The New York Times Book Review). Among Grit’s most valuable insights: any effort you make ultimately counts twice toward your goal; grit can be learned, regardless of IQ or circumstances; when it comes to child-rearing, neither a warm embrace nor high standards will work by themselves; how to trigger lifelong interest; the magic of the Hard Thing Rule; and so much more. Winningly personal, insightful, and even life-changing, Grit is a book about what goes through your head when you fall down, and how that—not talent or luck—makes all the difference. This is “a fascinating tour of the psychological research on success” (The Wall Street Journal). Read more

Another graphic novel in this fun series spin-off of The Baby-sitters Club, adapted by Mimi series creator Shauna J. Grant!Karen loves to spell words. She is very good at it, too. First, she wins the spelling bee in her class. Then Karen wins another spelling contest. And another... and another! Soon Karen might be the best junior speller in the state of Connecticut. She's even going to be on TV!Karen thinks that is so great. But her friends don't. They think Karen is a show-off! Read more

The #1 New York Times bestselling and Newbery Award-winning novel The One and Only Ivan is now a major motion picture streaming on Disney+This unforgettable novel from renowned author Katherine Applegate celebrates the transformative power of unexpected friendship. Inspired by the true story of a captive gorilla known as Ivan, this illustrated book is told from the point of view of Ivan himself. Having spent twenty-seven years behind the glass walls of his enclosure in a shopping mall, Ivan has grown accustomed to humans watching him. He hardly ever thinks about his life in the jungle. Instead, Ivan occupies himself with television, his friends Stella and Bob, and painting. But when he meets Ruby, a baby elephant taken from the wild, he is forced to see their home, and his art, through new eyes.In the tradition of timeless stories like Charlotte's Web and Stuart Little, Katherine Applegate blends humor and poignancy to create an unforgettable story of friendship, art, and hope.The One and Only Ivan features first-person narrative; author's use of literary devices (personification, imagery); and story elements (plot, character development, perspective).This acclaimed middle grade novel is an excellent choice for tween readers in grades 5 to 8, for independent reading, homeschooling, and sharing in the classroom.Plus don't miss The One and Only Bob, Katherine Applegate's return to the world of Ivan, Bob, and Ruby! Read more

Your little animal lovers will love hearing the amazing art of Eric Carle come alive! This sound book includes 30 animal themed sound buttons to press and captivating creatures on each page making Hear Bear Roar an amazing and interactive adventure!This sound book is special because:Hands on interaction engages young readersConnecting words with pictures builds vocabularyMultisensory reading experiences stimulate the imaginations of young readersFeatures the amazing art of Eric Carle, writer and illustrator of The Very Hungry CaterpillarIncludes an amazing amount of animals: grizzly bear, deer, fox, wolf, dolphin, lobster, wale, blue jay, bee, owl, seagull, bat, spider, woodpecker, monkey, leopard, goat, eagle, polar bear, penguin, walrus, seal, buffalo, horse, elephant, snake, lion, prairie dog, mouse, and a brown bear Read more

The New York Times best-selling author brings his trademark legal acumen and passionate snark to offer a brilliant takedown of ten incredibly bad pieces of legislation that are causing way too much misery to millions.“If it were up to me, I’d treat every law passed before the Voting Rights Act of 1965 as presumptively unconstitutional. The government of this country was illegitimate when it ruled over people who had no ability to choose the rules.”—from the introduction to Bad LawIn Bad Law, the New York Times best-selling author of Allow Me to Retort: A Black Guy’s Guide to the Constitution brings his trademark legal acumen and passionate snark to a brilliant takedown of ten of what he considers the most egregiously awful laws on the books today. These are pieces of legislation that are making life worse rather than better for Americans, and that, he argues with trenchant wit and biting humor, should be repealed completely.On topics ranging from abortion and immigration to voting rights and religious freedom, we have chosen rules to live by that do not reflect the will of most of the people. With respect to our decision to make a law that effectively grants immunity to gun manufacturers, for example, Mystal writes, “We live in the most violent, wealthy country on earth not in spite of the law; we live in a first-person-shooter video game because of the law.”But, as the man Samantha Bee calls “irrepressible and righteously indignant” and Matt Levine of Bloomberg Opinion calls “the funniest lawyer in America,” points out, these laws do not come to us from on high; we write them, and we can and should unwrite them. In a marvelous and original takedown spanning all the hot-button topics in the country today, one of our most brilliant legal thinkers points the way to a saner tomorrow. Read more

"In their previous landmark volumes . . . Harris and Emberley established themselves as the purveyors of reader-friendly, straightforward information on human sexuality for readers as young as seven. Here they successfully tackle the big questions . . . for even younger kids." — The Horn Book (starred review)Young children are curious about almost everything, especially their bodies. And young children are not afraid to ask questions. What makes me a girl? What makes me a boy? Why are some parts of girls' and boys' bodies the same and why are some parts different? How was I made? Where do babies come from? Is it true that a stork brings babies to mommies and daddies? It's Not the Stork! helps answer these endless and perfectly normal questions that preschool, kindergarten, and early elementary school children ask about how they began. Through lively, comfortable language and sensitive, engaging artwork, Robie H. Harris and Michael Emberley address readers in a reassuring way, mindful of a child's healthy desire for straightforward information. Two irresistible cartoon characters, a curious bird and a squeamish bee, provide comic relief and give voice to the full range of emotions and reactions children may experience while learning about their amazing bodies. Vetted and approved by science, health, and child development experts, the information is up-to-date, age-appropriate, and scientifically accurate, and always aimed at helping kids feel proud, knowledgeable, and comfortable about their own bodies, about how they were born, and about the family they are part of.Back matter includes an index. Read more

All six books in the Minecraft Stonesword Saga chapter book series in one amazing boxed set! Perfect for fans and fantasy readers ages 6-9!Five young Minecraft players in the real world find themselves transported inside the game they love. But now it's not a game--and they will have to use everything they know to explore, build, and survive! This handsome boxed set collects all six books of the Stonesword Saga: Crack in the Code! - Theo has modding skills that could come in handy, but does he have what it takes to be part of the team, or will his meddling put a crack in the game code that none of them will survive?Mobs Rule! - Po, Harper, and their friends must travel underground and into a web of danger. But that’s the easy part, because in the real world, Po decides to run for class president, and before he knows it, the ground feels like it’s opening under his feet!New Pets on the Block! - A Minecraft witch sends Jodi, Morgan, and their friends on a quest to bring back an extremely rare animal mob, and Jodi is determined to make sure that the mob stays safe no matter what!To Bee or Not to Bee! - The bees around the school and the Stonesword Library are disappearing—and a splinter of the Evoker King has taken on the form of a bee colony with a hive mind! Could there be a connection?The Golem's Game! - The next splinter of the Evoker King takes the form of a golem and challenges each member of the team to run a dangerous obstacle course. Forced to face the challenge alone, the team is not sure they are going to survive the golem’s unwinnable game.The End of the Overworld! A storm in the real world and a storm in Minecraft threaten to bring the both worlds down unless Morgan and the team acts fast!Each illustrated hardcover book is packed with action, thrills, and humor that will engage fans of Minecraft and fantasy stories alike.© 2024 Mojang AB. All Rights Reserved. Minecraft, the Minecraft logo, the Mojang Studios logo and the Creeper logo are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. Read more

Shiny, sturdy, and featuring a navel-shaped die-cut cover, this board book from bestselling and beloved Sandra Boynton provides enduring, giggly, read-aloud fun.Hoping for hippos? Take a look! They’re in this Belly Button Book! Featuring a beachful of bare-bellied hippos—including one tiny baby who only says BEE BO!—this quirky book captivates with inimitable illustrations and joyful rhyming text. Belly Belly Button, You’re oh so fine! Ooo, Belly Button I’m so happy you’re mine! Read more

An English castle, a smart resourceful young sleuth and a deadly drama in full bloom.The gardens are primped and the cameras are rolling when historic Frobisher Castle hosts a high-profile flower show and becomes the backdrop for an international gardening TV program. Teaming with camera crews, competing gardeners and enough blossoms to make a bee dizzy, castle employee and amateur sleuth, Kitty McCray, was hoping to just stop and smell the roses. But when a sudden death occurs, suspicion becomes the only thing that takes root.The victim? A brash and demanding socialite with a knack for making enemies and stealing the spotlight.As filming grinds to a halt, Kitty teams up with charming castle owner Richard, Inspector Haddock and her beloved cat Mittens, to dig into the thorny world of floral rivalries, jilted lovers, ratings-hungry producers, and a sweet old lady with a penchant for plant sabotage.As tempers flare and secrets unfurl like creeping vines, can Kitty uncover the killer in time, or will she be the next one pushing up daisies? Read more

This beloved Newbery Medal-winning novel by best-selling author Katherine Paterson is a modern classic of friendship and loss. This middle grade novel is an excellent choice for tween listeners in grades five to six, especially during homeschooling. It's a fun way to keep your child entertained and engaged while not in the classroom.Jess Aarons has been practicing all summer so he can be the fastest runner in the fifth grade. And he almost is, until the new girl in school, Leslie Burke, outpaces him. The two become fast friends and spend most days in the woods behind Leslie's house, where they invent an enchanted land called Terabithia. One morning, Leslie goes to Terabithia without Jess and a tragedy occurs. It will take the love of his family and the strength that Leslie has given him for Jess to be able to deal with his grief. Bridge to Terabithia was also named an ALA Notable Children's Book and has become a touchstone of children's literature, as have many of Katherine Paterson's other novels, including The Great Gilly Hopkins and Jacob Have I Loved. Read more

An instant #1 New York Times bestseller!From beloved powerhouse author Katherine Applegate comes The One and Only Ruby, starring the adorable baby elephant from the Newbery Medal-winning modern classic The One and Only Ivan and its bestselling sequel, The One and Only Bob. Ruby’s story picks up a few months after the events of The One and Only Bob. Now living in a wildlife sanctuary, Ruby’s caretaker from the elephant orphanage in Africa where she grew up is visiting. Seeing him again brings back a flood of memories both happy and sad of her life before the circus, and she recounts the time she spent in the African savannah to Ivan and Bob.In the timeless way that only Katherine Applegate could craft, this highly anticipated novel in verse is the perfect mix of heartfelt and humorous, poignant and sweet. Artist Patricia Castelao returns to the world of Ivan and his friends with gorgeous black-and-white interior illustrations to complete the story.The One and Only Ruby features first-person narrative; author's use of literary devices (personification, imagery); and story elements (plot, character development, perspective).This middle grade novel is an excellent choice for tween readers in grades 5 to 8, for independent reading, homeschooling, and sharing in the classroom.Don’t miss the film adaptation of The One and Only Ivan, now streaming on Disney+! Read more

Just Between Us: Mother & Daughter is the original bestselling mother-daughter journal. Now available with two fantastic cover designs to choose from!A bestselling gift book that has touched the lives of thousands of women and girls, Just Between Us: Mother & Daughter features advice and perspectives from both generations, two lovely ribbon bookmarks (one each for mother and daughter), and appealing illustrations in a deluxe hardcover journal that is a treasure to give or receive. Whether you have a great or "could be better" relationship with your mother or daughter, communication and bonding can be hard. This journal can change that.   Have you ever wondered . . . What your mom thought the moment you were born? Where your daughter would go if she could go anywhere in the universe? Thoughtful writing prompts like these and entertaining mini quizzes pave the way to discussing everything from friends and school to crushes and growing up. Just Between Us provides plenty of free space for writing about whatever comes to mind, plus pages for drawing and making lists, ensuring this mom and me journal stays refreshingly open-ended.   We recommend this shared journal for daughters aged ten years old and up. Some reviewers say they love using it with their adult daughters! It's great for stepmom and daughter as well.Choose this original edition or Just Between Us: Mother & Daughter revised edition (ISBN 9781797222219) for the cover that best fits your style! Each features the same classic content inside.BESTSELLING MOTHER-DAUGHTER DIARY: First published more than ten years ago, Just Between Us: Mother & Daughter is the original bestselling mother-daughter journal. This is perfect for longtime fans and new journalers alike.   EXPANDED JOURNAL SERIES: Following on the success of the mother and daughter edition, the Just Between Us series also includes Just Between Us: Father & Daughter,Just Between Us: Grandmother & Granddaughter, Just Between Us: Mother & Son, and Just Between Us: Sisters. KEEPSAKE GIFT FOR GIRLS: Complete with two ribbon-markers so that both mother and daughter can mark their place, this colorful prompted journal makes for the perfect gift to fill now and treasure for years to come.  A POWERFUL TOOL:  This journal helps facilitate necessary conversations in fun, funny, and heartwarming ways by offering a safe space to be honest. Writing removes a layer of awkwardness by providing some distance, and encourages vulnerability and truthfulness in those more reluctant to share. As one Amazon reviewer notes, "Every time I find this on my nightstand, or I stick it under their pillows, it's like we're giving each other a much-needed hug."  Perfect for: A thoughtful gift from mother to teen or tween daughter, from adult daughter to mother, or from grandmother to a daughter or daughter-in-law with a child of her own Mother's Day gifting or self-purchase for moms or stepmoms looking for bonding activities for their families Fans of Wreck This Journal and The Care and Keeping of You, or anyone looking for a high-value interactive journal for girls Read more

The Ultimate 3-in-1 Guide for Tween Girls: Puberty, Friendships, and Emotions Help your tween girl navigate the tween years with confidence and joy using this all-in-one guide. This comprehensive book combines three essential guides into one, offering a complete resource to support your child through puberty, friendships, and emotional growth.Book 1: A Tween Girl's Guide to PubertyThe tween years are a remarkable and transformative period in a girl's life. It’s a time of growth, discoveries, and new experiences. Preteen girls face changes in their bodies, minds, and emotions, and it's natural to have questions or feel uncertain about what's to come.In this guide, your tween will learn how to:Understand and embrace physical changes during pubertyCope with emotional ups and downsBuild strong and healthy friendshipsPractice self-care and develop emotional resilienceDeal with peer pressure and social media influencesCelebrate her unique identity and growing independenceBook 2: A Tween Girl’s Guide to FriendshipsNavigating friendships during the tween years can be tricky. This guide helps your tween understand and enjoy friendships during this critical stage and beyond.In this guide, your tween will learn:What real friendship looks likeThe different kinds of friendsHow to make new friends and build relationshipsHow to spot the difference between healthy and unhealthy friendshipsTips for managing conflicts and jealousyStrategies for dealing with friends growing apart, bullying, and peer pressureHow to manage digital interactions with friendsUnderstanding how puberty can impact friendshipsBook 3: A Tween Girl's Guide to Feelings & EmotionsUnderstanding and managing emotions can sometimes feel like navigating a maze without a map. This guide empowers tweens with the skills they need to understand and manage their emotions confidently.In this guide, your tween will explore how to:Recognize and handle a range of feelingsDevelop a positive self-image and resilienceImprove communication and empathyDeal with stress and anxiety effectivelyNavigate the online world safely and responsiblyWhy Choose This 3-in-1 Guide?Comprehensive Content: Three essential guides combined into one book.Age-Appropriate: Perfectly designed content for tween girls.Practical Skills: Real-life examples and tips to help girls thrive.Interactive Activities: Fun exercises to reinforce learning and understanding.Build Confidence: Helps young girls grow their self-confidence.The Perfect Gift for Every Tween Girl?Don't let the tween years be a mystery. Equip your tween with the tools to thrive physically, emotionally, and socially. This 3-in-1 book is a must-have for every young girl.Click “Add to Cart” and start your child's journey today! Read more

“Pippa is a magnetic heroine, funny and good-hearted.”—Booklist Readers will cheer on Pippa Park in this wonderful middle school book about friendships, bullying, crushes, and family. In this relatable story, Pippa reinvents herself and discovers who she really is on and off the basketball court. Perfect for fans of The Baby-Sitters Cluband Kelly Yang's Front Desk Series.Life is full of great expectations for Korean American Pippa Park. It seems like everyone, from her family to the other kids at school, has a plan for how her life should look. When Pippa gets a mysterious basketball scholarship to Lakeview Private, she jumps at the chance to reinvent herself. At school, Pippa juggles old and new friends, a crush, and the pressure to get As and score points while keeping her past and family’s laundromat a secret from her elite new classmates. But when Pippa begins to receive a string of hateful, anonymous messages via social media, her carefully built persona is threatened. As things spiral out of control, Pippa wonders if she can keep her old and new lives separate, or if she should even try. NEW Book 2! Pippa Park Crush at First Sight is now available GREAT GIFT FOR READERS AGES 9–12 Now an AR Quiz! Extra Content in the Book includes: Discussion Questions, Author Q&A, and Korean Language Glossary with Pronunciation Guide Featured! Nevada Reading Week (2023) Get Caught Reading Poster Pick! (2023) Featured! The May Book Project (2022) Nominated! Grand Canyon Reader Award - Tween (2023) Battle of the Books Pick! (Chicago Public Schools, 2021-2022) Bestselling AAPI and Girls Sports Series Perfect for the School Classroom or Library! New Video Series on Youtube Now! The Series is a Contemporary Reimagining of Great Expectations by Charles Dickens Complimentary Guides: AAPI Discussion and Anti-Racism Resource Common Core Language Arts Guide Tween Book Club with printable activities Includes word games, make-your-own-book playlist, fortune teller, and discussion questions Read more

The tween years can be a tumultuous and uncertain time for young girls and often times they need more encouragement than parents realize. The Mini Devotions for Girls is a devotional book that might help them through this challenging time.The tween approved cover is white and decorated with a fun multicolored floral design. UV varnish is applied to the flowers to add little shiny bursts of color. A title printed in clear black letters, is decorated with even more flowers.Mini Devotions For GirlsMini Devotions for Girls offers 180 short and sweet devotions that will help busy girls slow down and take time to grow closer to God. The writing style is relaxed and aimed at young girls. The devotions focus on typical tween-girl issues while at the same time modeling how to live for God. Topics include: Second Chances, Fiery Faith, Make a Difference, Do Your Job, The Real You and many more.The small size of the book means it fits perfectly in any pocket or backpack, allowing girls to pause, reflect, and spend time with God anywhere and at any time.Author Carolyn Larsen is a trusted, prolific and best-selling author and an experienced speaker with a God-given passion for ministering to women and children.Mini Devotions for Girls will make a great gift for young girls aged 8-12, who are serious about living the life God calls them to in the face of life's challenges.Wrap this mini devotional as a Christmas gift, birthday gift or middle school graduation gift for that special girl or use it as a gift for the whole class! A presentation page is included to write an encouraging message. Mini Devotions for Girls will become a treasured little companion to any young lady.Fun multicolored floral design on coverUV varnish184 pages180 devotionsOne-color interiorSoftcoverCompact sizeSize: 6" x 4.3" x 0.4" (152 x 109 x 10mm) Read more

Crochet 21+ adorable amigurumi patterns created by The Woobles, as seen on Shark Tank! Crochet the Woobles way! Make the most adorable amigurumi including Pippa the Octopus, Sam the Sloth, and Cornelius the Bee–more than 20 patterns in all. Fall in love with amigurumi, the art of crocheting small, stuffed yarn plushies with Crochet Amigurumi for Every Occasion. Loaded with cuteness and beginner-friendly amigurumi patterns created by The Woobles, the internet’s favorite one-stop source for easy-to-make crochet kits, you’ll be crocheting adorable projects in no time! Grouped by gift theme, make unique handmade gifts for baby showers, birthdays, housewarmings, and engagement parties, such as a Cupcake Bear for the bear-y best birthday, a Cat tray that is the purr-fect combo of cute and useful, and a smitten Otter ready to get married to its otter half. Crochet Amigurumi for Every Occasion is filled with 21 patterns for projects that are easy to make and that you’ll be proud to gift! Every detail of this book is carefully tailored to give crafters a frustration-free, start-to-finish experience, and each pattern is artfully photographed and accompanied by detailed instructions, tutorial photos, and supplementary videos. Forgot how to do a stitch? No problem. Simply flip to the beginning of the book and follow the step-by-step photo tutorial. Patterns are ordered by increasing difficulty, so beginner amigurumists can level up their skills while making these giftable plushies. 21 GIFTABLE AMIGURUMI PROJECTS: With 21 patterns across 4 party themes, crochet the perfect gift for your next baby shower, birthday, housewarming, or engagement party FRUSTRATION-FREE EXPERIENCE: Includes stitch tutorials, patterns, photos, and video instructions to create adorable and easy crochet projects they’ll be proud to gift EASY-TO-FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS: Each pattern has The Woobles’s signature simple and cute designs, clear instructions, and layout VIDEO TUTORIALS: Tricky stitches and techniques include video tutorials on The Woobles websites INSPIRING IMAGES: Each pattern is accompanied by photos of the finished project as well as custom step-by-step photos for anything unique to the pattern Read more

Winner of the Newbery Medal, Coretta Scott King Author Award, and Kirkus Prize for Young Readers’ Literature! Perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier and Gene Luen Yang, New Kid is a timely, honest graphic novel about starting over at a new school where diversity is low and the struggle to fit in is real, from award-winning author-illustrator Jerry Craft. Seventh grader Jordan Banks loves nothing more than drawing cartoons about his life. But instead of sending him to the art school of his dreams, his parents enroll him in a prestigious private school known for its academics, where Jordan is one of the few kids of color in his entire grade.As he makes the daily trip from his Washington Heights apartment to the upscale Riverdale Academy Day School, Jordan soon finds himself torn between two worlds—and not really fitting into either one. Can Jordan learn to navigate his new school culture while keeping his neighborhood friends and staying true to himself?This middle grade graphic novel is an excellent choice for tween readers, including for summer reading.New Kid is a selection of the Schomburg Center's Black Liberation Reading List.Plus don't miss Jerry Craft's Class Act! Read more

Big And Easy coloring pages 1,2,3 and 4 to develop creativity. This coloring book contains: Butterfly, bee, elephant, car, apple, mushroom and many more, magically sweet coloring pages offer children not only a lot of fun, but also optimal development of fine motor skills. Early Learning, Preschool and Kindergarten.High quality paper.High cover quality and professional.Large size 8.5 x 0.39 x 11 inches.Big pictures.Playfully learn and color your first words. Read more

From the popular series that launched with Tree: A Peek-Through Picture Book comes a book with peek-through holes that show the moon's different phases with each turn of the page.Over deserts and forests, Arctic tundra and tropical beaches, the moon shines down on creatures around the world. Children will love discovering how it changes from day to day as the lunar cycle is shown through clever peek-through holes, each revealing the moon in a different size and shape.It's the perfect light nonfiction book for young stargazers—and an ideal bedtime book, ending with a giant moon hovering over a sleepy town hunkered down for bed. Look for all the books in the Peek-Through Picture Book series: Tree, Bee, Ocean, Moon, and Home. Read more

Just four simple steps and no experience needed!4 step technique to painting a variety of subjects with watercolor150 painting projects include fruits, vegetables, fashion accessories, sea animals, flowers, household items, and moreBeginner-friendly visual instructions, with tried-and-true techniquesUnderstand the basics of watercolor painting with this starter's guide, perfect for beginning artistsGrab your practice book and paint brushes and discover the beautiful art of watercolor—no experience required!The ultimate beginner's guide, Watercolor Success in Four Steps will teach you how to perfectly paint 150 objects, from fruits and flowers to animals, household items, and more!Understand the basics of watercolor with tried-and-true techniques and learn how to create beautiful watercolor paintings in just four simple steps. First, you'll find a section on tools and materials, followed by helpful instructions on various techniques that you can try. Combine your favorite techniques to create your paintings!Each project offers a sample selection of palette colors alongside approachable, step-by-step painting instructions to completing each design. You'll create pumpkins, penguins, croissants, candles, dolphins, dragon fruit, toadstools, taxis, and so much more!Here are just a few of the 150 watercolor paintings you'll learn how to create inside Watercolor Success in Four Steps:FRUIT: lemon, orange, watermelon, coconut, kiwi, plum, mangoVEGETABLES: artichoke, bell pepper, onion, chanterelle mushrooms, broccoliFOOD: blueberry muffin, cheesecake, hamburger, hotdog, cupcakeDRINKS: cup of tea, glass of juice, milkshake, cocktailFLOWERS: poppy, dandelion, bluebell, tulipPLANTS: succulent, tree, cactus, toadstoolNATURAL WORLD: night sky, night forest, maple leaf, acornANIMALS & INSECTS: butterfly, bee, panda, frog, raccoon, sheepBIRDS: hummingbird, parrot, flamingo, bullfinchSEA LIFE: sea anemone, dolphin, whale, jellyfish, starfishOBJECTS: umbrella, sunglasses, Matryoshka doll, Lego blockTRAVEL: sailboat, bus, bicycle, hot-air balloonCELEBRATIONS: Christmas tree, holly, Halloween pumpkin, present, party hatOnce you've accomplished each project inside Watercolor Success in Four Steps, you'll be equipped with all the skills and techniques you need to design and create your own watercolor works of art! Read more

Lara Bennett is world-famous in Ribbonwood, population 907. She’s the woman you don't trust your husband with: a real-life femme fatale. If there’s a scandal in town, she’s at the center of it, ruining businesses, marriages, and egos everywhere she goes, with her sharp tongue and that body that makes you look twice. Besides… didn’t she more or less kill a man?Ollie Gabrielli left Ribbonwood right after high school, back when Lara was her arch-nemesis. The queen bee and the closeted soccer star: natural enemies. When she comes home for three months it's to recover from burnout and spend time with her chaotic family, not to reconnect with old classmates. Only somehow, she can’t seem to take her eyes off Lara. How did she only get hotter? And is she really everything they say she is?Sometimes, there’s a reason you should never try to go home. Read more

This adorable slipcased collection of four of our best-selling lift-a-flap board books makes a great gift to start baby's first library. Our unique channel cut design makes our lift-a-flaps extra durable to withstand your little one's book handling behaviors.Visit the animals in the Little Red Barn and take to high seas with the Little Blue Boat. The Little Yellow Bee will introduce you to his friends in the garden and the Little Green Frog will show you the animals by the pond.Titles included: Little Red Barn, Little Blue Boat, Little Yellow Bee, and Little Green Frog• Welcome to the world little one! Come explore our Babies Love Learning board books filled with surprises• Perfectly sized for little hands and fingers to open and close the flaps. 6 chunky and sturdy flaps in each book are extra strong so your little one can open and close again and again• Surprise and delight baby with bright artwork and special treats under each flap• Set includes 4 of our best selling books along with a keepsake slipcase to store books when not in use• Collect all the books in the Babies Love series. From colors and animals, to first words and holidays, the Babies Love Chunky Lift-a-Flap series is a great introduction to reading with cheerful, contemporary, and whimsical illustrations and sturdy, easy-to-lift flaps Read more

A Good Housekeeping 2023 Best Kids' Books Award Winner.From the popular series that began with Tree: A Peek-Through Picture Book comes Bee, with clever peek-through holes that reveal the life of busy pollinators.Fly along with Bee on her very busy day! Peek through the holes of this bright and lively book and discover the bustling life of this helpful insect. Children will love discovering how bees are a vital part of our planet's health, pollinating plants to help them grow. They'll also see inside a buzzy hive and learn how bees work together on their important tasks.This book is a perfect way for families to share a love of science and nature.Look for all the books in the Peek-Through series: TreeBeeOceanMoonHomeBugs Read more

This beloved Newbery Honor-winning story about a feisty heroine is sure to enchant readers new and old. At her birth, Ella of Frell receives a foolish fairy's gift—the “gift” of obedience. Ella must obey any order, whether it's to hop on one foot for a day and a half, or to chop off her own head! But strong-willed Ella does not accept her fate...Against a bold backdrop of princes, ogres, giants, wicked stepsisters, and fairy godmothers, Ella goes on a quest to break the curse forever.A tween favorite for 25 years—now shared with today's young readers by moms, teachers, and other adults who remember the pleasure of discovering this fun fairy-tale retelling themselves! Read more

From the much-loved children’s series that began with Tree: A Peek-Through Picture Book comes an informative book with peek-through holes that show the moon’s different phases with each turn of the page.Over deserts and forests, Arctic tundra and tropical beaches, the moon shines down on creatures around the world. Children will love discovering how it changes from day to day as the lunar cycle is shown through clever peek-through holes, each revealing the moon in a different size and shape.It’s the perfect light nonfiction book for young stargazers—and an ideal bedtime book, ending with a giant moon hovering over a sleepy town hunkered down for bed.Look for all the books in the Peek-Through series: Tree, Bee, Ocean, Moon, Home, Bugs, and Family. Read more

These 10 simple truths can build one big change in your daughter's life.When Kari Kampakis wrote a blog post titled "10 Truths Young Girls Should Know," the post went viral and was shared 74,000 times on Facebook and pinned 20,000 times on Pinterest. Obviously her message strikes a chord. This nonfiction book for teen & tween girls expands on these 10 truths and can reach the hearts of both mothers and daughters.Teen girls deal daily with cliques, bullying, rejection, and social media fiascos. Kari wants girls to know that they don't have to compromise their integrity or their future to find love, acceptance, and security. Her 10 truths include:Kindness is more important than popularity.People peak at different times of life. Trust God's plan for you.Get comfortable with being uncomfortable. Otherwise, you'll never stick to your guns.Today's choices set the stage for your reputation.You were born to fly.Fans of Kari's blog and newspaper column will not want to miss her first book. Filled with practical advice, loving support, and insightful discussion questions, 10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know is a timely and approachable list of guidelines that will help young girls navigate a broken world and become the young women God made them to be.Trim Size: 5.5 x 8.375 Read more