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Book SynopsisTake your child’s creativity outside! Laura C. Martin offers 65 art projects that kids can make with materials found right in their backyard. There’s no limit to the imaginative possibilities as children mix paints from colorful flower blossoms, dig clay for molding elf-sized furniture, and craft functional twig baskets. Cultivating a respectful engagement with nature while developing artistic skills, Nature’s Art Box is an inspiring handbook for the next generation of expressive and conscientious stewards of the earth’s resources.

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Book SynopsisColorful, visually stimulating illustrations combine with very simplified text in a board book introduction to particle physics and chemistry for the youngest children. By the award-winning author of Lester Fizz, Bubble-Gum Artist.

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Book SynopsisChristmas is coming, and our young hero wants to buy his best friend, Dragon, the perfect present. He and Dragon take job after hilarious job, earning enough to buy a deluxe Knight Boy action set?but they eventually realize that the best part of Christmas is sharing what you have with those in need. In the third book of David Biedrzycki''s series about a boy and his pet dragon, we learn the true meaning of Christmas?and have a great time doing it. This book has it all: holiday cheer, humor, a meaningful message and a ton of heart.

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Book SynopsisBaby?s first birding board book! A pleasing introduction to birds in their natural habitats that includes corresponding colors with flowers, fruits, or foliage. With charming illustrations and minimal text, each spread presents two birds of the same color against a backdrop of matching flowers, fruits, or foliage. From the eastern bluebird and blue jay to the scarlet tanager and northern cardinal, the birds and their habitats have been carefully researched for accuracy. The color words appear large and bold, and each bird is labeled by name. An ideal book for your little one to start identifying birds out your window, and beyond.

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Book SynopsisDonovan''s two moms are getting married, and he can''t wait for the celebration to begin. After all, as ringbearer, he has a very important job to do. Any boy or girl with same-sex parents—or who knows a same-sex couple—will appreciate this picture book about love, family, and marriage.  The story captures the joy and excitement of a wedding day while the illustrations show the happy occasion from a child''s point of view.

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Book SynopsisA beautiful, candid picture book for children to understand what happens when a loved one begins suffering from dementia, and how best to care for them.A 2022 Mildred L. Batchelder Honor Book A Finalist for the 2022 Kirkus Prize in Young Readers’ LiteratureA USBBY Outstanding International Book of 2022A Bank Street College of Education Best Book of 2022A 2021 Penn Graduate School of Education Best Book for Young ReadersGerontological Society of America Book Award for Best Children’s Literature on Aging of 2022, Honorable MentionStump loves being with his grandparents. His days with them are filled with flowers, jigsaw puzzles, crossword puzzles, and so much love! But one day, Stump's grandfather starts to be forgetful, losing his words, which the illustrations how as falling away from him. Stump tries his best to keep his grandfather’s lost words safe, by collecting them in a special box. But Grandpa seems to forget more and more every day, and before long, Stump and Grandma realize that they must find new ways to connect with Grandpa, to maintain their bond of love and show him that he's not alone.This poignant, tender picture book depicts the warmth of the relationship between grandchild and grandparents, as well as the struggle of coping with a loved one's dementia with honesty and sensitivity. Following the story, there is an afterword to the adult reader about dementia and recollection, written by the head of the Danish Center for Reminiscence, which provides some practical tips, such as those depicted in the story (familiar smells, sharing items from the past), for establishing a meaningful way of being together when caring for a relative with dementia.Trade ReviewA 2022 Mildred L. Batchelder Honor BookA Finalist for the 2022 Kirkus Prize in Young Readers’ LiteratureA USBBY Outstanding International Book of 2022A Bank Street College of Education Best Book of 2022A 2021 Penn Graduate School of Education Best Book for Young ReadersA 2022 Gerontological Society of America Book Award for Best Children’s Literature on Aging, Honorable Mention“A gentle, sensitively crafted story of intergenerational relationships, the text is an honest, affirming portrayal of love, dementia, depression, frustration, and hope. Lush illustrations support the poetic, poignant, and powerful text’s messages.” —American Library Association“Love endures, even as memories are lost, in this inspiring, compassionate, and necessary story.” —Dr. Marie A. Lejeune, 2022 Batchelder Chair“A child observes as Grandpa loses first words, then abilities and memories. Birkjær’s matter-of-fact text, translated from Danish, and Kjærgaard’s graceful, impressionistic illustrations are both sophisticated and child-friendly. Gentle yet forthright, this stirring, evocative picture book makes a topic that even adults find difficult accessible for a young audience.” —Kirkus editors, in the announcement for the finalists for the Kirkus Prize for Young Readers★ “A special relationship between grandfather and the grandchild he calls Stump changes as Grandpa slides into dementia. The story gently and positively documents a very common Alzheimer's progression—from loss of words to loss of competence in many areas. Told in present tense, it moves from a time when Stump’s grandfather knew the Latin names of all the plants he cared for to a time when he could no longer do jigsaw puzzles or set the table and had lost interest in nearly everything. It’s the child who first notices changes… The lengthy, relatively simple text, smoothly translated from the Danish by Køngerskov, rests atop cream-colored pages opposite full-bleed illustrations. Gouache pastels depict the cozy interior of the grandparents’ house, the lush flowers of the sunroom, and the cold gray of the snowy night of searching. Colorful at the beginning, the palette shrinks to grays as Grandpa’s depression and dementia set in; color returns with the positive ending. Child-centered, accurate, and engagingly told.” —Kirkus, STARRED REVIEW“This Danish import tells a tenderly crafted (and seamlessly translated) story about dementia as if affects an intergenerational relationship… Kjærgaard depicts Grandpa’s sunroom as filled with oversized, eye-catching flowers, infused with primarily rose, salmon, and cornflower tones. (The world-building she does here is impressive; it’s a home we want to step into and characters we come to care about.) As Grandpa forgets his words, he forgets his flowers too — and they begin to droop. Here, Kjærgaard also uses color effectively, a cool blue taking over several spreads as Grandpa’s memory worsens.” —Julie Danielson, Seven Impossible Things Before Breakfast"The first-person account is clear and unadorned. This down-to-earth narration, combined with the dreamy quality of Kjaergaard’s paintings, successfully conveys the poignancy of Grandpa’s progressing dementia and Stump’s deep love for him. The artist uses soft edges, layers of watercolor, and a gentle pastel palette, which flattens to shades of gray and blue as winter arrives and Grandpa’s memory fails. The final spread, in which he happily holds his rabbit, revives some of the bright colors and flowers from the opening pages, as Stump’s gift restores, for at least a moment, some of Grandpa’s former self. A detailed, thoughtful afterword about dementia and memory loss adds a useful layer to this emotional story." —The Horn Book“Translated from Danish and told from the perspective of a grandson named Stump, the narrative begins as a warm family story about cozy visits working crossword and jigsaw puzzles together. The cover illustration featuring giant flower blooms highlight[s] the importance of the flowers to the family, and immediately demonstrates the loving relationship of the grandfather and grandchild. When Grandpa starts to forget small things, … the illustrations depict the child collecting actual words, such as rose, coffee, tulip, and rabbit, into a box. Stump recognizes that something is happening to Grandpa before either grandparent acknowledges a problem, and he tries to remind Grandpa of their connection. A crisis forces Grandma to confront the situation, and she becomes able to respond with love and compassion. Heartbreakingly beautiful and sad, this evocative mix of realism and fantasy uses images and words to speak to the consciousness of a child. An explanatory note provides helpful insight for families about using objects and long-term memories to connect to a loved one with dementia.“ —Booklist“In a moving portrayal of late-life dementia, a young girl describes her grandfather’s growing disorientation and the effect on his wife in Coffee, Rabbit, Snowdrop, Lost, a tender picture book for children ages 5-9 written by Betina Birkjaer. In Anna Margrethe Kjaergaard’s soft watercolors, we see beautiful scenes from a close intergenerational relationship. The girl loves to watch her grandfather tending his plants (he knows all their botanical names in Latin), and at breakfast she does the crossword with both grandparents. One day, when the crossword clue is ‘a four-letter word for a fragrant flower with thorns,’ the grandfather can’t find the word ‘rose.’ … ‘Autumn arrives,’ the girl tells us, ‘and as the trees lose more and more of their leaves, Grandpa loses more and more of his words.’ There is an unusually truthful quality to this beautiful book, which doesn’t shy from showing the painful realities of memory loss but which also points the way to a new, consolatory kind of family love. Translated from the Danish by Sinéad Quirke Køngerskov, Coffee, Rabbit, Snowdrop, Lost recently won a Mildred L. Batchelder Honor as an outstanding children’s book originally published in a foreign language and country.” —Wall Street Journal

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Book SynopsisA New York Times Best Children’s Book of 2023! An Academy of American Poets' Featured Fall Book for Young Readers! A Bookstagang Best of 2023 Winner: Best Illustration! This thought-provoking, playful picture book from NYT Best Children's Book author Bruce Handy and Ezra Jack Keats Award winning illustrator Ashleigh Corrin plays with the idea of how life would be if certain of the things we love most were no longer here.What if one day, all the birds flew away? Mornings would be quieter. Skies would be plainer. Worms could relax. What if there were no more bugs? What if there ceased to be day and night? By asking how our world would change if it lacked birds, water, or people, and how we would feel about that, this playful text from Bruce Handy (The Happiness of a Dog with a Ball in Its Mouth), accompanied by joyful art from Ashleigh Corrin (Layla's Happiness), invites readers to celebrate the beauty and wonder of existence, and all that makes our world what it is. So often, our gaze is on the future, on that better world to come, but what if the world as it is—with light and water, salt, earth, and animals, plants and insects, air and stars and French fries—is sufficient, and it is only us who have not known how to cherish it, or to love it all well enough? This book reminds us that all we need is here, if only we attend! Trade ReviewA New York Times Best Children’s Book of 2023! An Academy of American Poets' Featured Fall Book for Young Readers! A Bookstagang Best of 2023 Winner: Best Illustration!A New York Times Best Children’s Book of 2023! “Pondering hypothetical disappearances, Handy’s playful text and Corrin’s by turns quiet and ebullient pictures create a satisfying rhythm: Precious things (water, the setting sun) are taken from us, and then joyfully returned.” — Jennifer Kraus, New York Times Children's Books Editor“‘What if one day,’ the book begins, breaking the question across a page turn, ‘all the birds flew away?’ The answers are sometimes poignant: ‘Skies would be plainer,’ goes the text, set against a breathtaking expanse of blue, interrupted only by a baseball in flight and a child’s arm. And sometimes they’re funny: ‘Worms could relax,’ our narrator suggests, alongside an illustration of a few chilled-out specimens living their best vermian lives. Just as we’re becoming accustomed to this strange, birdless world, a miracle occurs: ‘But there are BIRDS!’ a double-page spread proclaims. Birds noisily, joyfully sing and flit about. It feels as if they might fly right off the page. Handy’s playful text creates a satisfying rhythm—precious things are taken from us and then returned—and he introduces enough surprises to keep it fresh over the book’s 80 pages. Corrin’s pictures are wonderful, by turns ebullient and intimate.” —Author Mac Barnett, for the New York Times“Engages in the sort of extravagant speculation that children love… An affectionate work that asks what might happen if commonplace things disappeared… every sequence in the book follows the pattern: First there’s a hypothetical, then outcomes both prosaic and fantastical, and lastly a friendly reminder that, in fact, there are birds and colors (and water and bugs and people). What if one day you read this book to some 3- to 8-year-olds? I think they’ll like it.” —Meghan Cox Gurdon, Wall Street Journal★ “This joyful prose poem by Handy, illustrated with playful, hand-lettered spreads by Corrin, approaches gratitude in an unexpected way: by considering the space that beloved entities might leave behind… Sequences propose and provoke, inquiring about a world absent of a given thing—water, plants, nighttime, insects—and then affirming that thing’s empirical existence. Following ‘What if one day...// all the colors faded away?’ the revelation of a rich reality bursts forth in rainbow shades: ‘But there are COLORS!’ Upbeat, sunny, and philosophically creative, these lines leave behind a sense of startled freshness that mimics the relief of having a bad dream, and waking up from it.” —Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW★ “What if One Day… is a fun and beautiful ‘what if’ book… Illustrations are filled with yellows, oranges and browns with rough edges and easy, swooping imaginative imaging… Lots of fun! Recommended for libraries that cater to the younger set.“ —Pam Watts, Head of Children’s Services (Robbins Library, Arlington, MA), for Youth Services Book Review, STARRED REVIEW"Playful and introspective... There’s much humor here too... The text succeeds on many levels; children are subtly prompted to consider the effects of climate change (if there were no more people, nature 'could relax') yet to also ponder our creative contributions ('there would be no more music or art or stories or dancing'). Each scenario concludes with an exuberant statement in the affirmative to enthusiastically remind readers of the delights of their planet: 'But there is WATER!' and 'But there are COLORS!' The pitch-perfect ending invites discovery, asking us to contemplate the 'something' missing 'because it hadn’t been dreamt of yet.'" —Horn Book“Handy’s latest picture book explores what might happen should different parts of our world suddenly be erased… Depicting racially diverse characters, Corrin’s full, vibrant spreads convey movement and stillness, humor and pensiveness, hitting just the right visual tones.” —KirkusAn Airmail Best! "A delightful new picture book explores one of children’s favorite pastimes: speculating about the future... Adults love what-ifs... And as any parent could tell you, kids love hypotheticals, too. What if one day, all the birds flew away? What if, one day, the sun never set? A new picture book written by Bruce Handy and illustrated by Ashleigh Corrin explores those questions, and others, playing through various scenarios while always reminding its young readers to appreciate the now... Gorgeously illustrated." —Airmail

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Book SynopsisA young boy goes on a journey to meet the Sun and discovers his inner light, in this wondrous picture book debut from the NYT-Bestselling graphic novelist of Not Funny Ha-Ha.A Marginalian Favorite Book of 2023!“A boy befriends the sun in a story that will fill readers with the deep warmth emanating from its two lead characters. I wasn’t prepared for this book and the affecting warmth of its wisdom.” —Cartoonist and illustrator R. Kikuo Johnson"A beautiful exploration of the inner light in all of us." —Cartoonist and animator Dash ShawHis mother says it's too far away. His dad says it's too hot. And his brother says he has more important things to do. But none of this discourages a young boy from pursuing his plan: to fly up into the sky to touch the Sun, whose light always feels so nice on his skin. And so, off he goes, all by himself.Warm and kindly, the Sun shows the boy the world from her perspective: her friends the clouds, the beaches upon which she shines down, the trees she's grown, the rainbows she creates. In return, the boy shares with her some of his dreams, fears, hopes, and uncertainties—complexities of the human condition that the Sun, as a cosmic force of constant light, has never experienced. In this way, the boy begins to understand something about the pattern of light and shadow that makes up every human life. And when it's time to part ways, the boy returns home to his family changed, with an inner light that reminds him that the cosmic force of the sun is in him, too, always, though darkness falls, though he sleeps and dreams, though doubts and fears and gloominess come, too. Trade ReviewA Marginalian Favorite Book of 2023! “A tender parable about how to find and bear your inner light... Carrying the story is the quiet conversation between the black-and-white simplicity of Hayes’s pencil and the incandescent richness of her crayons, emanating the candor of a child’s drawing and the refined subtlety of an artist’s lens on the world — a world of contrasts in the act of being made on the page, like a young life still unwritten, yet to be colored in with living.” —Maria Popova, The Marginalian (formerly Brain Pickings)"Hayes tells a tender, surreal story about a young child in awe of the sun’s warmth... The boy’s peculiar charcoal-gray world is brightened by the deliberate use of color, particularly the vibrant yellow of the sun. Hayes’s understated and unfussy text provides a sense of reassurance that, though darkness and insecurity may appear in our lives, the light within us never truly disappears." —The Horn Book"In graphic novelist Hayes’ picture-book debut, a boy gains cosmic knowledge... Sun explains that her light “comes from within”—and that he has an inner light, too. Her touch and the warmth the boy feels lead to an epiphany—“like a little sun inside”—which Hayes depicts as an orange-yellow circle over his heart. It undulates outward in sun-hued rays, powering him back to his loving family. Spare gray line drawings use detail selectively: Hatching textures clouds and earth, and rendering delineates facial features. Humans’ skin is the white of the page, like nearly everything in the surrounding space. Crayonlike color is generally reserved for Sun and her selected achievements: plant life, the sunlit sea, a woven rug in sunset colors. Economically told and illustrated yet pulsing with the sun’s life-giving energy." —Kirkus Reviews"This book is a warm hug. I think about this story and smile endlessly." —Kevin, Books Are Magic

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Book SynopsisHelp ZigZag the alligator get his vowels back in this playful picture book from beloved author-illustrator Julie Paschkis!There's nothing ZigZag enjoys more than tasting his words as he uses them, plays with them, and enjoys them, for ZigZag is a lover of words! But one day, excited and energized, he gulps down all his vowels while exploring and enjoying the word "tambourine." Without A, E, I, O, and U, ZigZag's life is turned upside-down: no more lovely tambourines, only tasteless and dull tmbrns; no more tart green apples, only disappointing ppls. Poor ZigZag can't even get any sleep in his comfy, cozy bed, which is now a too short bd. But vowels are all around ZigZag, from his grandmother's satisfied "Aaahs" to his best friend Beanie's amazed "Ooohs." Can you help ZigZag find his vowels again?This is a wonderful romp through language that reminds readers to taste their words, even at the risk of swallowing them—for how else to know if they are sweet or bitter; salty, crunchy, or smooth? It is also a companion volume, with a twist, to Paschkis's The Wordy Book.Trade Review“This cheery story about delighting in words and wordplay will appeal to readers who enjoy increasing their vocabularies and testing the sounds and feel of new terms… Paschkis incorporates numerous [words] in her illustrations… these gambol gleefully throughout her colorful, lively artwork featuring all-animal characters and intricate patterns. A veritable feast for word connoisseurs.” —Kirkus Reviews“Julie Paschkis uses her distinctive style of colorful folk art to confect a book of wordplay with ZigZag. The eponymous main character is an alligator with a strongly developed sense of the pleasure to be had from savoring zestful words... Young readers [are sure to] appreciate both Zigzag’s enjoyment of words and his dismay when, by accident, he begins to encounter them in truncated form. Here’s how it happens: When ZigZag swallows the word ‘tambourine,’ he also swallows every non-consonant in the alphabet. ‘All of the vowels were gone,’ we read. ‘No vowels? Seriously? Srsly. N vwls.’ … Eventually everything is put humorously to rights—ZigZag finds that he can collect vowels from friends and family—but not before young readers are given a new respect for the humble vowels that make words possible.” —Wall Street Journal★ "This clever book is filled with words... The wonderful illustrations, in pen and ink, are so detailed, with texture that is filled with lines going every way imaginable, shading, an abundance of color, and a lot of movement. There is a classic feel, an Eastern European flavor not unlike a Ukrainian easter egg making it a feast for the eyes, and the abundance of sounds are just fun to read aloud. Librarians should put this on the top of 'to read' piles: it is very imaginative and attractive." —Katrina Yurenka, Youth Services Book Review“Paschkis plays with language and image in this sensory fantasy starring a word-swallowing alligator. ZigZag, rendered with a delicate ink filigree and calligraphically hatched scales, experiences words synesthetically… Gracefully wrought flowers and fruit give each image the feel of a stately tableau in this perception-oriented picture book exploration of words.“ —Publishers Weekly“Reading this book is utter revelry—what a marvelous celebration of the juiciness that language brings to our lips! Our minds! Our lives! A feast for the eyes and ears.” —Flyleaf Books (Chapel Hill, NC)“A zippy, juicy, jazzy hullabaloo of a picture book… Here are some [words] of my own to tell you how much I love this story: brilliant, ingenious, clever, inventive, beautiful, ebullient, funny, emotive, whimsical, playful, joyful, dynamic. And that’s just for starters. Julie is a master of incorporating words in illustrations, and though she has done this before in other books, I think she has outdone herself here. Her line work, calligraphy, rich colors and compositions are simply stunning. Each page turn is sheer delight: in addition to the words in Zigzag’s mouth, other choice, sprightly, rather cheeky words dance and gambol across the pages. They are juxtaposed for maximum effect, sometimes alliterative, sometimes rhyming, sometimes to ramp up the fun of simply reading them aloud so you’ll notice their wonderfulness. Spirited wordplay engages the reader just as secondary characters would in a good story, adding emotion, energy and movement, heightening the celebratory mood… Like a finely tuned piece of picture book machinery, the deftly crafted text, hand-drawn words, and fetching folkloric drawings achieve a sublime synergy in the telling of this unique tale. What an ingenious way to make us look closer at words, to appreciate their sounds, appearances and meanings! … Young readers will revel in Zigzag’s shenanigans, have a blast sniffing out new words, and will likely never take a single vowel for granted ever again. This book’s not just for kids; in addition to the gorgeous art, there’s enough wry wit to amuse even the grumpiest of grown-ups, as they apply their own connotations to the words.” —Jama’s Alphabet SoupPRAISE FOR THE WORDY BOOK, THE COMPANION VOLUME TO ZIGZAG“Some children’s books feel like classics the first time one encounters them. It’s not hard to imagine young poets embracingThe Wordy Bookas warmly as new generations keep embracing The Little Prince.”―Naomi Shihab Nye, for the New York Times★ A Publishers Weekly High-Concept Picture Book for Children★ Selected for 2021 Society of Illustrators Original Art Exhibition★ Kirkus starred review

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Book SynopsisWith Jumbo Stickers for Little Hands: Unicorns, young sticker lovers can use the 75+ oversize, unicorn-themed stickers on 11 colorful scenes. With more than 75 stickers and 11 different colorful scenes, Jumbo Stickers for Little Hands: Unicorns is full of magical possibilities. The jumbo stickers—all 2 inches or larger—are easier for little fingers to handle, and the playful illustrations are sure to inspire big imaginations. What are the unicorns’ names? What are they doing in each scene? Who are those unicorn friends? With Jumbo Stickers, even the youngest children with the smallest fingers can have loads of fun while dreaming up fantastical unicorn stories. Each book in the Jumbo Stickers for Little Hands series from Walter Foster Jr. provides hours of fun, with oversize stickers made with tiny fingers in mind. Colorful illustrations inspire imaginative play and storytelling, while the large stickers allow for fine motor skill practice, making the Jumbo Sticker books perfect for creative young kids. Have even more Jumbo Sticker fun with: Jumbo Stickers for Little Hands: Human Body, Jumbo Stickers for Little Hands: Cute Stuff, Jumbo Stickers for Little Hands: Mermaids, and Jumbo Stickers for Little Hands: Winter Wonderland.

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Book SynopsisGood Night India highlights the Himalayan Mountains, Golden Temple, Valley of Flowers National Park, Palace of Winds, Hawa, Mahal, Mehrangarh Fort, Goa, beaches, dolphins, lions in the Gir Forest, tigers in the Sundarbans, Darjeeling tea, blue train, elephants, and more. This charming board book invites young readers on an exciting and educational tour of one of the world''s most interesting countries: India.This book is part of the bestselling Good Night Our World series, which includes hundreds of titles exploring iconic locations and exciting, child-friendly themes. Many of India''s most beloved regions are artfully celebrated in these board books designed to soothe children before bedtime while instilling an early appreciation for India''s natural and cultural wonders. Each book stars a multicultural group of people visiting the featured area''s attractions as rhythmic language guides children through the passage of both a single day and the four seasons while saluting the iconic aspects of each place.

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Book SynopsisFolding Fun for Everyone—Island Style! Every Pokémon fan is happy to see Pokémon in new shapes and styles, and these new origami Pokémon include Pikachu and nine more Pokémon friends from the islands of Alola, including Rowlet, Litten, and Popplio! Pokémon Origami: Fold Your Own Alola Region Pokémon offers lots of new ways to play with the Pokémon you love best! In these detailed pages, you get the full how-to guide, including: Simple step-by-step origami walkthroughs! All the materials needed to complete your 10 Pokémon, including special sheets of origami paper! Helpful full-color examples of all the finished origami Pokémon! Tips and tricks to keep your Pokémon looking extra sharp! Turn your favorite Pokémon into folded art with the easy origami projects in Pokémon Origami: Fold Your Own Alola Region Pokémon today!

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Book SynopsisMeet the Pokemon of Galar – with Dozens of New Activities!  Welcome, Pokemon adventurers, to this brand-new activity book featuring the recently discovered Galar region! You’ll find fun puzzles, exciting quests—and maybe even some new friends. You’re going to meet plenty of newly discovered Pokemon, so gather your gear, and let’s head out! With over 100 pages of fun activities in this book, you'll find something for every Pokemon Trainer, from new fans to longtime Pokemon experts! Show off your Pokemon knowledge and triumph over more than a dozen types of brain teasers and activities with the Pokemon Galar Region Activity Book! Puzzles * Mazes * Spot the Difference * Find That Pokemon * Crosswords * Match the Type * Acrostics * Word Searches * And Much More! Also included: Build 5 of your own papercraft Poke Balls!    Pokemon Height and

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Book SynopsisCan You Help Pikachu & Its Normal-Type Friends Find All of the Missing Items? Pikachu is having a perfectly normal day when it stumbles across a Trainer’s backpack. There’s just one problem: the backpack is empty, and Pikachu doesn’t know where the belongings are! Join Pikachu and its Normal-type Pokémon pals—like Eevee, Snorlax, and Lechonk—in a search for the missing items! Will they be able to find everything? Pokémon Primers: Normal Types is a fun, interactive way to introduce Normal-type Pokémon to young children. With over 100 lift-and-reveal flaps and pronunciations next to each Pokémon’s name, this is a book both parents and kids can enjoy together. Take your Trainer-in-training on a Pokémon adventure today!

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Book SynopsisAll Aboard a Stargazing Cruise with Pikachu & Dark-Type Pokémon!Pikachu is excited to set sail on a stargazing cruise around the city. There’s just one problem: there are no Dark-type Pokémon here, and Pikachu knows they’d be the perfect guests! Join Pikachu to invite friends like Umbreon, Absol, Krokorok, and more to the cruise. Will Pikachu be able to invite them all before the ship leaves? Pokémon Primers: Dark Types is a fun, interactive way to introduce Dark-type Pokémon to young children. With over 100 lift-and-reveal flaps and pronunciations next to each Pokémon’s name, this is a book both parents and kids can enjoy together. Take your Trainer-in-training on a Pokémon adventure today!

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Book Synopsis“An incredibly charming story about discovery, research, and the power of curiosity in young people. Highly recommended.” - Rogene Carter (Educator) “Cute and fun story about acceptance and tolerance. There is humor but also a good message and all of it is well illustrated. Good job!” - Etienne Breton A boy discovers an egg and wonders what is inside. Could it be a turtle? A dinosaur? A new pet? Filled with humor and wonder this imaginative picture book is for nature lovers big and small. - Guided Reading Level I At Clavis, our focus is on what’s best for children. We believe that books play an important role in each new phase in life. Our toddler books are tailored for every stage from 0 to 3 and focus on the five most important themes in their life: daily life, skills, emotions, the world, and language development. The age range and theme of every book in our toddler series can be found on the back cover in the form of a colored train.Trade Review“An incredibly charming story about discovery, research, and the power of curiosity in young people. Highly recommended.” - Rogene Carter (Educator) “Cute and fun story about acceptance and tolerance. There is humor but also a good message and all of it is well illustrated. Good job!” - Etienne Breton “Well, that was too cute! The Boy and the Egg is a short, adorable read with precious whimsical illustrations! I will be honest and say that I chose this book based on the illustration style alone. But the story ended up being just as whimsical and sweet. With bright colors, an engaging storyline, and child-like curiosity, this story will engage even the squirmiest of little ones! I highly recommend this, and will likely grab a hardcopy as soon as it's available!” - Sarah Grace Grzybowski “As the title suggests, the boy and the Egg' is a simple but a cute tale about an inquisitive little boy who comes across an egg. The unattended egg sparks the boy's curiosity and he finds himself questioning about the existence of it. After carefully inspecting it, the boy decides to keep it with himself citing safety issues. His thoughts resonate about the possibilities of a living creature hatching from it. Since he has no idea about the origin of the egg, his imaginations run wild as he keeps guessing and fantasizing about it. The illustrations were vibrant and the boy's facial expressions were adorable. I'm very sure that the kids would find this book to be very appealing.” - Siddharth D

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Book SynopsisSelected for the White Raven 2020 list of recommendations! "Great book for kindergarten and first-grade students especially during the opening days of school... Delightfully illustrated, very colorful and eye-catching. This book should be a part of every classroom and school library. Homes and public libraries should own copies of this book, too. The story is always encouraging exploration, positive feelings, and adventures for young people." - ITEEA Kiki looks in the mirror. She thinks her fur is boring. Then Kiki has an idea. She uses pencils, ink, and paint to make herself colorful. Will her friends think she is special now? A fun story about appreciating yourself just the way you are. For all children ages 4 and up. Guided Reading Level I The lesson to take from the book is that we are all unique and special and we do not need approval. It's stunningly illustrated and it would make for a good read-aloud book while discussing the theme and ensuring children understand the key points.Trade Review"Great book for kindergarten and first-grade students especially during the opening days of school... Delightfully illustrated, very colorful and eye-catching. This book should be a part of every classroom and school library. Homes and public libraries should own copies of this book, too. The story is always encouraging exploration, positive feelings, and adventures for young people." - ITEEA "A very cute little kitty Kiki is not happy how she looks. She tries different colors and shapes to be more pretty and acceptable. This book has a very important message for children that's to be happy in their own skin. As much as the illustrations and story goes it leaves an impact but the message should have been more elaborate than the one-liner. It would have been easier for children to understand. This book can be a good source of teaching colors too." - Book junction Pakistan "Kiki the cat wants to be special. She sees her friends like ladybug, frog, and giraffe who are all colorful and wants to be colorful too. She experiments with colors and styles throughout this sweet story. This would be a fun read-aloud for little ones from toddler to preschool. The message that you are special just as you are is easily understood. The repetition of the text patterns also makes for a fun read-aloud. I appreciated the emphasis of the colors, both in the illustrations and in their text presentation, as well as how Kiki put colors on in different shapes and styles (stripes, all over) too. The pictures are bright and fun." - Stephanie Nix (educator) "Kiki, a white cat, doesn’t believe she is special enough. She paints herself with plenty of colors, then seeks the attention of her friends and their approval. The lesson to take from the book is that we are all unique and special and we do not need approval. ... the book is stunningly illustrated... It would make for a good read-aloud book while discussing the theme and ensuring children understand the key points." - Erin Hamilton (librarian)

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Book SynopsisFrom internationally bestselling and award-winning author and illustrator Anita Bijsterbosch, comes a fun, colorful, and sturdy board book about cute animals for toddlers to expand their world! What animals live in the jungle? And what animals live in the ocean? How about the farm? And the garden? A cute book with flaps about animals playing together. For toddlers ages 18 months and up, with a focus on the child’s world. At Clavis, our focus is on what’s best for children. We believe that books play an important role in each new phase in life. Our toddler books are tailored for every stage from 0 to 3 and focus on the five most important themes in their life: daily life, skills, emotions, the world, and language development. The age range and theme of every book in our toddler series can be found on the back cover in the form of a colored train.

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Book SynopsisAn inspiring book about the colors of life. For crafters and artists ages 5 years and up.Mr. Mo wants to build special houses, creative and colorful. But the people in the village always choose a dull, gray design. One day, Mr. Mo has had enough. He starts building a high wall . . . What’s he doing behind that wall? Trade Review-

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Book SynopsisA heartwarming book about expectations, surprises, and a cat named Doggie. For animal lovers ages 4 years and up. A little boy wants a dog and is surprised when a cat comes to live at his house. Can this cat play fetch? NO! Can this cat do tricks? NO! Can this cat replace a dog? MAYBE. Maybe this cat is just what a little boy needs.Trade ReviewCBC's Children's FAVORITES K-2nd Grade "Textured illustrations and clean lines complement this story about the love between people and pets. A little boy wants a dog, but his mother refuses, saying dogs are too much work. When a cat shows up on their doorstep on a rainy night, the boy is disappointed in the new addition; he names her Doggie in hopes he can pretend she’s a dog. Once he learns to accept Doggie as she is, he finds that cats can be a human’s best friend, too." - Foreword Reviews

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Book SynopsisA delightful and magical story for unicorn lovers ages 4 years and up. Can you ever catch a unicorn? They’re hard to find and very shy. Sometimes they hide in the forests and come out at just the right time. If you’re lucky, you can find one . . . and ride it! Follow the simple rules in this book to find a unicorn.Trade Review"This is an adorable little book with simple illustrations about catching a unicorn. It's so fun to go along the journey to find one." - Lubbock Public Library "Such a sweet, fanciful tale! The writing style is very conversational which will be relatable for young kids. The instructions for how to ride a unicorn are funny and charming--it's hard not to smile reading this story. The illustrations are just gorgeous. The hand-drawn look and watercolor saturation are so pretty and will definitely hold attention. This would be a great circle time read and a wonderful addition to the school/classroom library." - Bookworks

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Book SynopsisA funny and warm story about taking a bath. For everyone ages 4 years and up. Little Pig has been playing outside all day, so now it’s time for a bath. The animals he meets on his way home all wash themselves in their own way. Cat uses her tongue, Donkey rolls in the dust . . . but how does Little Pig get clean again?

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Book SynopsisA cheerful see-and-guess-book with flaps full of unexpected similarities. For little animal lovers ages 18 months and up, with a focus on the world surrounding the child. How are a chicken and a star alike? What does a bee have in common with the sun? Does an octopus look like a kangaroo? Does a pig’s ear remind you of a flamingo? Lift the flaps in this book and be surprised!Trade Review-

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Book SynopsisA touching story about talents and acceptance. For creepy-crawlies ages 5 years and up.Hi! I’m Ernest, and I’m a dung beetle. I’m great at cleaning, but I’m also small and a bit smelly. Where I used to live, nobody liked me. So, one day, I chose to leave that place. Soon I arrived in the sewers, and I found something I’d been searching for forever. Trade Review-

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Book Synopsis"A familiar story told with a bit of pathos, ending with camaraderie and some suspense." - Kirkus ReviewsElwood, Bernardo, and Vincent enjoy a nice, easy life. Until the humans bring home . . . MEOW! Oh, no, a cat in the house! Goodbye, lazy days. Unless the mice succeed in their plan, of course!A funny story about a new roommate and clever, scheming mice. For mouse and cat lovers ages 5 years and up.Trade Review"The peaceful, safe life three mice enjoy is threatened when the homeowner introduces a “rather large tabby.” The mice flee and, while hiding, try to come up with a plan to bell the cat. Several failed though innovative ideas later, the clever rodents come up with a Trojan horse–style plan. They hide within the stuffing of Fluffy, a toy dog, and approach the napping feline with loud woofs, hoping to scare the newcomer away. The cat is unimpressed, but the three mice are relieved when the feline states, “I’m not a mouser. I’m just a cat who fancies canned food, friendship, and harmonious living.” The cat is warmly welcomed, and a lasting friendship is formed between the new and existing housemates. Then, ominously the humans bring home “a rather large pup.” The foregone cliffhanger conclusion leaves readers with some anticipation and intrigue. Pleasing, emotive, cartoon-style illustrations enhance this straightforward, sympathetic narrative with characters who are apprehensive though amenable to a changing situation. (This book was reviewed digitally.) A familiar story told with a bit of pathos, ending with camaraderie and some suspense." - Kirkus Reviews

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Book SynopsisA sweet picture book to boost our self-esteem and fly high! Join Little Bizzy as she shows the world how we can stop doubting our actions and reach our fullest potential. Little Bizzy is smaller than all the other bees, but she’s very capable. She easily collects twice as much pollen as her friends. But Bizzy dreams of greater things. She wants to fly high in the sky with the birds! Of course, the others don’t believe it, but Bizzy knows that she can do it.An adventurous book about courage and perseverance. Those who believe in something are already halfway there! For busy bees aged 5 years and up.Part of the Healthy Minds series, where Adam Ciccio examines daily obstacles and the mental health of young children. Through a familiar story and helpful tips, which the author draws from his own experiences as an outpatient mental health practitioner, children and adults gain insight into what goes on in young minds and are given tools to help them cope with difficult situations.Trade Reviewcoming soon

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Book SynopsisAn interactive picture book loaded with winter fun! For snow-loving children ages 3 years and up.Fox, Mouse, Raccoon, and Owl are playing in the snow. They want to make a snowman on top of a hill. But . . . a snowball as big as that is quite heavy. Will you help them roll the ball to the top of the hill? Trade Review-

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Book SynopsisA cheerful and uplifting book in which Skip is introduced to all kinds of emotions. For toddlers ages 30 months and up, with a focus on the child’s feelings.Skip has butterflies in his tummy because today is his birthday. He’s surprised by Mom, Dad, and his friends. When a balloon bursts, Skip is a little startled, but thanks to Mom’s thoughtful cake, he’s not sad for long. He feels impatient as he unwraps his presents, and he gets a bit shy when Mara gives him a kiss. Skip is so happy after such a wonderful day!Trade Review-

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Book SynopsisA book about the wondrous camouflage techniques of animals around us. For detectives ages 3 years and up.Is that a regular tree branch, or is a cricket perched on its leaf? Is that a bird standing in the reeds, or is the wind blowing its stems? Some animals are very good at hiding. So good, in fact, that you could almost miss them entirely . . . Almost!

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Book SynopsisHurray! Spring & Summer are here! Time to play and learn! It’s spring! The sun is shining gently, the leaves are growing, a bird is singing, and I’m picking beautiful flowers. After spring, it’s summer! The sun is nice and warm and we’re spending a day at the beach. I play in the sand, collect small shells, and splash in the water.This joyful and uplifting book full will help toddlers ages 12 months and up learn vocabulary items and the world around them. With bright, contrasting colors and short text, this age-appropriate book will bring warmth and smiles to the little ones!Trade Reviewcoming soon

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Book SynopsisFeeding ducks at the park is so much fun! There’s a big pond with ducks, a playground, a sandpit and so much more! Wait! Did you bring some bread? Join Lily and Milo and their fun day at the park! Learn new words and explore the beautiful world that surrounds you! A lively story to learn and play for toddlers ages 24 months and up. Trade ReviewPraise for the bestselling Lily and Milo series: "The thick, durable pages make this perfect for multiple readings and page turnings for the youngest listeners." - Kirkus Reviews "These lovable characters in simple, recognizable scenes will easily engage toddlers in basic language development." - Kirkus Reviews “These simple, colorful stories could be used in storytime… or as beginning readers.” - School Library Journal "Perfect for babies and toddlers" - Kiwi Magazine “This suggested general purchase for all libraries is well designed for language development and early reading, and could be an especially useful addition as a brief lesson on winter for the very young.” - School Library Journal

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Book SynopsisA fascinating picture book for children ages 6 years and up about music.Do you want to know more about music? In this book, you’ll learn about different kinds of music, past and present, close to home, and around the world. You’ll also discover different types of instruments, how musicians read, and what music does to your brain. This book contains fun flap and foldout pages, a song with a recording, and a mini-quiz so that you can become a real expert. Trade Reviewcoming soon

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Book SynopsisIn this fifth book in the Wow! series, you’ll discover the wonderful world of monkeys and apes. For nature lovers ages 5 years and up.Of all the animals, apes are closest to humans. That’s because apes, monkeys, and people are all primates. Like their human cousins, apes are very smart. They use tools, find solutions to problems, and even laugh and cry with their family and friends! Because apes are so much like humans, this book also teaches us a lot about ourselves. 

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Book SynopsisA sweet story about being different and learning to embrace your own unique talents. For odd ducks ages 3 years and up.Ducks chitter, jabber, and quack. They always have. They learn from their parents as soon as they hatch, just like dogs learn to bark and cows learn to moo. But when Buddy tries to imitate the other ducklings, only a loud WOOF! comes out . . .

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Book SynopsisPack up sandcastle-building supplies, sunscreen, and this take-along activity book! In the second book of the Backpack Explorer series from the Editors of Storey Publishing, little beachcombers are encouraged to discover all the wonders of saltwater oceans and freshwater lakes, from identifying shorebirds to learning about the life found in tide pools to listening to the waves and watching the tides.Backpack Explorer: Beach Walk is packed with prompts and activities, including 12 interactive field guides (for shells, jellyfish, and more), sensory scavenger hunts, science experiments such as a Stick Sundial, games, and simple projects including food chain match-ups and driftwood fish. Equipped with a real magnifying glass, stickers, and a beach log for recording shoreline sightings and adventures, this book is the perfect takealong for any beach adventure. Also available in this series: Backpack Explorer: Bird Watch and Backpack Explorer: On the Nature Trail.

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Book SynopsisLearning maths has never been more fun!The 35 irresistible projects in There's Math in My Origami! give young students a head start on maths concepts like fractions, symmetry, and more - as they fold origami animals and decorations, and answer a simple maths question that accompanies every project.The book includes 80 perforated sheets of origami paper, plus a sticker sheet of cute eyes kids can add to their folded animals for the perfect finishing touch!

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Book SynopsisA Walk in the Forest introduced the enormously talented Maria Dek, and When I Am Big is a beguiling follow up to her first success. Charming illustrations and text encourage young children to explore what they can do as they grow up. The adventurous child imagines “I will tie my shoes all by myself, make 3 knots with big bows”; to eat twenty pizzas in one sitting, or walk animals, eight at a time, while teaching them tricks. When I Am Big is also an unconventional counting book, as it goes all the way to twenty-five. The result is a book that nourishes a child’s curiosity, confidence, and delight in the world’s wonders.

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Book SynopsisDid you know that fir cones grow pointing up while spruce cones grow pointing down, some kinds of mosses and ferns grow in trees, and bamboo trees can reach a height of sixty feet in forty-five days? The forest habitat is a complex ecosystem full of amazing plants, magnificent mushrooms, colorful berries, flowers, and more. Draw the roots of a tree, place blackberries on a bush, stick bells on the lily of the valley, and test your new knowledge with a short quiz at the end.

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Book SynopsisA young girl imagines a lovely island populated by thousands of birds, where she picnics with her animals, plays games, reads, and collects flowers. You too are welcome on this island, if you know how to dream. Gorgeous, colorful illustrations accompany this gentle yet impactful story that celebrates the imagination of young readers.

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Book SynopsisMarvelous wonders await in this extraordinary garden book. From season to season, children follow the life of a garden as each page reveals new treasures hiding under lift-up flaps. Peek inside the curious tulip bulb and discover the peas inside a peapod. Watch a ladybug help with pesky aphids and search for ripe strawberries under the leaves. Rich in detail, Emma Giuliani's bright, immersive illustrations and flaps in fantastic shapes, sizes, and colors carry the reader into the enchanted world of gardening. Discovering different facets of the garden—fauna, flora, and the work necessary to help it grow and thrive—will delight gardeners of all ages.

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