Cocoa the Chocolate Fairy has been picked to watch over the special chocolate eggs for the spring Egg Parade. But right before the parade, the eggs are missing from the nest. Can Cocoa and her friends solve the egg mystery before the big day?
An important book for readers of all ages, this beautifully illustrated and engagingly written volume brings to life true stories of black men in history. Among these biographies, readers will find aviators and artists, politicians and pop stars, athletes and activists. The exceptional men featured include writer James Baldwin, artist Aaron Douglas, filmmaker Oscar Devereaux Micheaux, lawman Bass Reeves, civil rights leader John Lewis, dancer Alvin Ailey, and musician Prince.
The legends in Little Legends: Exceptional Men in Black History span centuries and continents, but each one has blazed a trail for generations to come.
African Proverbs for All Ages is a beautifully-illustrated, engaging picture book about the power of proverbs, how they evolve over time, and the wisdom of various cultures in Africa.
It has been said that a proverb is a short sentence based on long experience. In African Proverbs for All Ages, noted anthropologist and educator Dr. Johnetta Betsch Cole and award-winning illustrator Nelda LaTeef invite children and adults to explore and reflect on complex notions about relationships, identity, society, and the human condition.
The family routine is upset during Ramona’s year in second grade when her father unexpectedly loses his job.
Bring adventure, fantasy, and magic to storytime with these six beloved classic tales. Fly to Neverland with Peter Pan, attend a tea party with the Mad Hatter, follow a yellow brick road to Oz and more. These unforgettable stories have enthralled and entertained readers of all ages for generations. Faithfully adapted for young readers to enjoy and share, this exceptional collection features stunning illustrations that will captivate and delight children and adults alike.
Oliver finds the perfect lollipop on his birthday trip to the zoo, and it’s all he can think about! Forget riding the carousel–he might drop his precious treat. No point roaring at the lions with his brother or engaging with any of the animals. After all, who needs the peacocks’ beautiful feathers or the flamingoes’ brilliant hues when there’s a colorful swirly lollipop to admire?
But when one particular zoo animal threatens to ruin the fun, Oliver learns that there’s plenty more to see than the candy he’d been coveting. And sharing the day–and his sweets–with his brother might just be the most special treat of all.
There’s a new boss baby in the family in this hilarious storybook about grown-up Tim and Ted re-connecting with their inner children. This novelization comes with an eight page, full-color glossy insert of images from the film.
Tim and his “boss baby” little brother, Ted, are now adults who have drifted apart. Tim is married and has two little girls, Tabitha and baby Tina. And, as it turns out, Tina is a “boss baby!”
She’s a top secret agent working for Baby Corp. and discovers an evil plot against parents at Tabitha’s school. Stopping the nefarious plan will require reinforcements. Fortunately, she has a formula that turns adults back into children (and babies!).
Can Tina convince her dad and Uncle Ted to help her save all the parents in the world? This sweet and hilarious movie reunites the Templeton brothers as they re-evaluate the meaning of family and discover what truly matters.
It’s a Candy Fairies Fashion Show! Top fashion designer Olivia Creme de la Creme is having a dress design contest and Berry the Fruit Fairy is one of the fairies chosen to make a delectably adorable new creation! When Berry overhears the secret plans for the designs, she thinks she’s got this contest won. But wait a sweet second – isn’t that cheating?
Let’s visit Dandelion Farm for a fun adventure! There are two pop-up scenes to explore, play pieces to interact with, lots to learn, and even a board game!
Zoe Fleefenbacher has one blue eye and one green eye and bright red hair that goes on…forever. Her hair has always been unruly, but now she is in first grade and according to her teacher, Ms. Trisk, “first grade has rules.” It takes countless barrettes and scrunchies to finally hold Zoe’s hair. But when it can help with an uncooperative science lesson, will Ms. Trisk let Zoe’s hair free?
Heidi Heckelbeck wants to prove she can make it in the babysitting business, but she’ll need a little magic and a lot of help from her friends!
Heidi Heckelbeck is eager to start babysitting, but her mom doesn’t think she’s old enough yet. To prove she’s ready to be responsible, Heidi teams up with Laurel and Bruce to create a spectacular booth – called the “Little Explorers Museum” – for the Brewster Elementary fair. It’s going to be an exciting exhibit of fabulous art projects, nifty science experiments…and babysitting! But when Heidi worries that her babysitting station won’t attract enough visitors, will her Book of Spells help her find a magical solution?
With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost ever page, the Heidi Heckelbeck chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.
Do you wonder what your parents and grandparents do all day?
Do they go to work? Are they shopping for groceries? Maybe they are cleaning the house or mowing the lawn. Or . . . maybe they are jumping on trampolines and going to parties with cake and ice cream! Maybe they are eating candy without you!!!
In this delightful story, four young children wonder what their parents and grandparents do when they’re not with them. And they are surprised to find out it’s not what they suspect.
Baloney and friends are writing their own theme song, having an epic sleepover in a tent, and experimenting with an incredible new device that lets them reach for the sky!
This second collection of three hilarious tales and mini-comics will get newly independent readers giggling with the whole gang.
Illustrated by the beloved creator of Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel, The Little House, and Katy and the Big Snow, this is a delightful version of the tale that boys and girls have loved for centuries. The Emperor himself, his court, and his clothes—or lack of them—are as outrageous and comical as only the master storyteller Hans Christian Andersen can make them, and Virginia Lee Burton adds to this tale of fun her own irrepressible humor in pictures and design.
It’s a very bad day on Dinosaur Island! Piece together this exciting dinosaur-filled scene and bring the action to life. With touch-and-feel scaly dinosaur and landscape pieces, this jigsaw will make for an exciting experience for little hands. Puzzle pieces are large and thick for easy gripping by younger puzzlers so everyone can enjoy a dinosaur adventure!
LOOK OUT! An adorable ALIEN has crash-landed in YOUR book. Get ready for another lively, interactive read-aloud in the Who’s In Your Book series!
Readers will enjoy jiggling, bouncing, and turning their book around as they try to launch Alien back up into space–because aliens don’t belong on Earth…do they? Packed full of interactive fun, with a gentle message about openness, acceptance, and inclusion that will speak to the very youngest readers.
