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Book SynopsisTime to Buddy Up for Movement, Cooperation, and Imaginative Play A sailboat skimming across the waves, A feathery owl, A tree stretching from earth to sky. Together, what do we want to become today? From the creators of Good Night Yoga and Good Morning Yoga comes a beautifully illustrated city adventure that introduces children to the delights and benefits of partner yoga. Perfect for teaming up with a friend, sibling, parent, or caregiver, each easy practice shows how cooperation helps us to imagine, move, and have fun in a whole new way. Includes a back-page guide for parents and caregivers, showing how to do each pose and how to connect them into an easy-to-follow flow.

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Book SynopsisPoetry + Math + Science = A new way of looking at spring. Now in paperback!Math meets metaphor in this eye-opening exploration of spring. Each clever equation is a tiny, perfect poem that prompts readers to look at the ordinary and see the miraculous. Can you look at an egg in a nest and see a jewelry box? How are sunlight and heat like an alarm clock?Engaging sidebars reveal the science behind the signs of spring. Young mathmaticians and scientists will delight in this springtime read!

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Book SynopsisKindness begins with babies! Introducing concepts of kindness and compassion at the earliest stages of learning helps the idea stick as little ones grow. Through simple words, phrases, and bright, beautiful illustrations by Hsinping Pan, Baby’s First Kind Words presents language and actions that demonstrate affection and caring. Charming art brings the nicest words — such as “help,” “peace,” “welcome,” and “thanks” — to life for even the littlest children. This sweet board book is a joyful read that parents and their children will return to again and again.

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Book SynopsisLet's play school! The newest addition to the I Want to Be activity book series provides kids aged 4 to 7 with everything they need to set up their own pretend classroom, including stickers, pop-out props, attendance checklists, and more. With 100 stickers and pop-out props, I Want to Be a Teacher Activity Book provides preschoolers with everything they need to put themselves at the front of the (pretend!) classroom and teach like a real teacher would. As kids use the colourfully illustrated report cards and attendance sheets, library cards, reward stickers, and bulletin board signs to outfit their play classroom and conduct classes for each other and their stuffed animals, they'll get more than just hours of creative fun. They'll be laying the foundation for success in math and reading through play, and be better prepared for learning within the structure and routines of the classroom environment. AGES: 4 to 7 SELLING POINTS: Packed with pull-out components. Following in the footsteps of I Want to Be a Vet Activity Book and I Want to Be a Farmer Activity Book, the newest addition to this series offers the same engaging, interactive content, including 100 stickers and colourful pop-out props that promise hours of screen-free play and learning. Specially designed for preschoolers. Fun features like alphabet charts, attendance roll call, and other items and activities based on what children are likely to experience in a classroom setting let them get creative while equipping them with real-life kindergarten readiness skills. Pretend play is a great learning tool. Dramatic play helps children develop key early learning skills, such as literacy, language, math, and science, and encourages imagination, creativity, empathy, and social skills. Includes a teacher certificate, student reward stickers and other fun pull-out play pieces for setting up a complete classroom.

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Book SynopsisHowl like a wolf, slide like a penguin, and rattle like a rattlesnake with this award-winning guide to engaging and educational animal activities. Wildlife field biologist Kathleen Yale takes kids on a journey through the wonders of the animal kingdom, exploring the distinctive habits and behaviors of thirteen different mammals, reptiles, and insects from around the world. In charmingly illustrated spreads, the animals introduce themselves, where they live, and their key behaviors such as camouflage, pollination, and foraging. Then engaging activities teach kids how to “think like an animal” by mimicking each animal’s distinctive habits, movements, and sounds – from balancing an egg like an emperor penguin to stalking like a camouflaged leopard. A Mom’s Choice Gold and National Parenting Product Awards winner and Creative ChildMagazine book of the year, Howl Like a Wolf! includes eleven colorful, child-size pop-out animal masks to accompany the book in fostering fun learning and creative play.

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Book SynopsisYou are strong. You are brave. You are so incredibly good. On an ordinary night in an ordinary house, a father's ordinary words do something extraordinary. Lulled to sleep by these whispered affirmations, his baby girl grows into a fun-loving child, a confident teen, and then a courageous young woman. As she ventures forth into the world on her own, her father's affectionate affirmations—now carried in memory—bolster her through life's challenges and, like whispers on the night wind, come full circle to strengthen her aging father and young son of her own. With breathtaking illustrations from Spanish artist Dani Torrent, Goodnight Whispers is a heartwarming story about a father's love and the power of affirmation.Trade Review"A dad-side complement to Love You Forever. As the book opens, the unnamed dad tucks his wee infant daughter in and whispers, 'You are the most wonderful girl in the world,' in her ear. He whispers like loving affirmations every night as the baby grows to toddlerhood and beyond, adapting his statements to her developmental stage and her activities. But where Robert Munsch and Sheila McGraw's mother's helicopter tendencies achieved pathological status, this dad seems to support his daughter's maturation. When she moves 'far away,' he is present only as a photo in her apartment and his remembered voice encouraging her through the inevitable difficulties of independence. But when he ails, she returns with her own babe in arms to care for him, whispering affirmations first in his sleeping ear and then her own infant's. Torrent's naïve-style illustrations are suffused with warm hues, visually reinforcing the paternal love the book expresses, though at times compositions are a little hard to decode. The dad presents white while the daughter has East Asian features; there is no other parent in evidence, allowing readers to see a single dad, a transracial adoption, and/or an interracial family with another parent simply out of the frame. Will this book have grown adults breaking down in tears in children's sections as Love You Forever is wont to do? That remains to be seen, but at least it offers a storyline without breaking and entering. (Picture book. 4-7)" —Kirkus Reviews"A whispered word can resonate with more depth and clarity than a long speech or a loud shout." —Michael Leannah

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Book Synopsis'Lavishly illustrated by Studio Muti, Exploring Gotham City is the perfect book for readers of all ages who want to investigate the tumultuous city Batman calls home.' – Sandbox World Discover the secrets of Gotham City with this large-scale interactive book, DC Comics: Exploring Gotham City.Explore Gotham City, home of the mysterious crime fighter the Batman! From the depths of the Batcave to Wayne Manor, Arkham Asylum, and beyond, these pages take you on a fully illustrated journey through the crime-riddled city. Inside you'll learn all about Gotham City's shadowy history, encounter infamous villains from The Joker to the Penguin, and find out what the Batman, Robin, and other heroes are doing to stop them. 

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Book SynopsisFirst 100 Words From the 80s is a totally rad pop culture primer for babies! Pop the collar of that polo shirt, slip on your Ray-Bans, and take your baby on a stroller ride back in time to share the most popular and iconic music, TV shows, toys, films, and fashion of the 80s! Never mind apple, ball, cow, and dog. Your little dude or dudette will be totally psyched to learn words like acid wash jeans, Beetlejuice, Cabbage Patch Dolls, and Duran Duran! Featuring 100 rad 80s words and phrases, bright and playful illustrations, and five bitchin’ pop culture categories. Like, totally tubular!  POP CULTURE BONDING: Parents, grandparents, and cool aunts and uncles can introduce young readers to their favorite decade ADORABLE ILLUSTRATIONS: From acid wash jeans to ZZ Top, 80s pop culture faves are depicted in colorful illustrations that reinforce literacy skills STURDY BOARD BOOK: Will stand up to repeated readings and curious hands and mouths BUILD EARLY LITERACY SKILLS: Reading together supports print motivation, print awareness, letter knowledge, vocabulary, and phonological awareness GREAT GIFT: Be the rad-est gift giver in the room at baby showers, gender reveals, and birthday parties 

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Book SynopsisFind out what really happens behind the scenes at Santa’s workshop in a Christmas countdown book that reveals the secrets of the North Pole!An unauthorized tell-all penned by an ousted South Pole elf with an X-mas ax to grind exposes what really goes on at the North Pole in the 24 days leading up to Christmas. This hilarious, day-by-day accounting pulls back the red velvet curtain to reveal the truth behind Santa’s Christmas “magic” and delivers laugh-out-loud fun for the whole family with activities for 24 days plus added surprises hidden throughout. COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS: Packed with activities and ideas for family fun for every day from December 1st to 24th  HOLIDAY HUMOR: Filled with funny lines and silly scenes that will keep kids laughing throughout the lead-up to Christmas  BEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED: Vibrant illustrations bring the ideas—and Santa’s secrets—to life START A NEW TRADITION: The X-mas Files is sure to become a treasured family tradition year after year PERFECT PRESENT: A great gift for kids and families

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Book SynopsisHasbro Candy Land: Colors is the sweetest smelling way to introduce little ones to colors—from red to green and everything in between!Introduce your little sweetie to all the colors of the rainbow with this mouthwatering interactive board book based on the classic game Candy Land. With sturdy pages that each reveal different colors, children can travel to the Peppermint Forest, Gumdrop Mountains, Candy Castle, and more! With plenty of sweet treats on every spread and colorful prompts along the way, little ones will want to devour this book again and again! Featuring adorable artwork and child-friendly concepts, Hasbro Candy Land: Colors taps into the emotional connections to classic board games and creates a shared family reading experience. SHARED MEMORIES: Parents, grandparents, and caregivers can revisit fond memories as they introduce little readers to one of their favorite classic games DELICIOUS ILLUSTRATIONS: Little ones will love returning again and again to the bright, colorful illustrations to learn all about colors in the kingdom of sweet adventures STURDY BOARD BOOK: Sturdy pages will stand up to repeated readings and curious hands and mouths BUILD LANGUAGE AND FINE MOTOR SKILLS: Simple sentences and picture clues reinforce early concept learning and language structure while turning pages helps develop fine motor skills GREAT GIFT: Be the sweetest gift-giver in the room at baby showers, gender reveals, and birthday parties

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Book SynopsisBabies will love to look at babies demonstrating natural proficiency in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) skills in this adorable board book series!Babies and toddlers are natural-born scientists. Whether rolling a ball down a slope, stacking blocks and knocking them over, placing toys in a container, group and matching objects into categories, stacking rings according to size, stringing large beads, or throwing their stuffies, STEM Babies are always experimenting with something new. This adorable board book introduces little scientists to the foundations of math and encourages young ones to play and be curious about the world around them.  With full-color photographs of babies and toddlers playing, discovering, and inventing, STEM Baby: Math encourages curious young scientists and their parents to tinker and explore the world like a mathematician!   CELEBRATE STEM SKILLS: Showcases babies’ and toddlers’ natural curiosity and age-level proficiency at math skills like strategizing and solving! BABIES LOVE TO LOOK AT BABIES: Filled with adorable full-color photos of babies engaging in fun, familiar STEM activities!  STURDY BOARD BOOK: Will stand up to years of reading, looking, laughing, and page turning (and even chewing) at home or on the go!    COLLECT THEM ALL: Complete the series with STEM BABY: Science, STEM BABY: Technology, and STEM BABY: Engineering.

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Book SynopsisPractice mindfulness with the American Girl historical characters in this engaging coloring and activity book that introduces calming techniques.Experience mindful concentration by coloring intricate and calming designs inspired by the worlds of the American Girl historical characters, including clothing patterns, cultural arts and crafts, and other familiar objects from their lives. With inspirational activities focused on gratitude, self-care, and personal affirmations, American Girl: Mindful Coloring and Activities embraces the world of American Girl and extends the experience of imaginative play through relaxing art techniques.  INSPIRING CHARACTERS: With patterns inspired by the lives and eras of Kit, Kaya, Addy, Julie and more, kids will engage with their favorite American Girl characters in a whole new way.      75+ COLORING PAGES: Dozens of detailed pages offer mindful coloring opportunities, along with activities that extend the experience beyond the page and into everyday life.   MINDFUL ACTIVITIES: Games and meditations throughout the book will introduce kids to relaxation techniques they can use long after they’ve finished coloring the pages.  CREATIVE EXPRESSION: A great way to express individuality through the art of coloring.  FAMILIAR FRIENDS: Learning new things is always more fun when doing it with the beloved characters in the American Girl line.

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Book SynopsisDiscover the magical places of the Harry Potter films in one-of-a-kind 3-D scenes.Revisit the magic of Harry Potter through four intricate, multilayered dioramas that capture beloved locations from the films. From Hogwarts to Hogsmeade, Diagon Alley, and the Ministry of Magic, each paper scene is laser die-cut for precision and gorgeously detailed. Every scene is accompanied by essential information about these magical places and fun, behind-the-scenes facts from the films.  Designed to thrill both seasoned Harry Potter fans and younger children, this volume is a treasured keepsake for the whole family.

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Book SynopsisShare the classic Ghostbusters movies with your family in this engaging board book featuring the adorable ghost, Slimer, in a mischievous adventure.Follow Slimer, everyone’s favorite ghost from the classic Ghostbusters movies, as he explores the city, adding a number of new experiences in a counting book that takes little Ghostbusters on an adventure from one to ten.   It’s a quiet day in New York City when Slimer escapes the Ghostbusters’ firehouse to have some fun. He’s out on the town and enjoying himself while eating three hot dots, sliming six trees, and chasing eight bees. Filled with original art, this entertaining counting book takes preschoolers through a fun ghost story that brings more giggles than gasps.  

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Book SynopsisRelive the beloved holiday classic with this lavishly illustrated storybook the entire family can share!It’s a Wonderful Life is one of the most beloved films in cinema history. The heartwarming story of George Bailey and the guardian angel (second class) who shows George that his acts of compassion and kindness have changed his town of Bedford Falls for the better has become a Christmastime favorite enjoyed by generations of families. This engaging illustrated storybook retells the tale of the 1946 classic film through charming original artwork and allows readers to return to the town of Bedford Falls to watch George dream big, fall in love, and learn the important lesson that “no man is a failure who has friends.” Just like the film, this picture book can be enjoyed by the whole family and is the perfect gift for the holidays.

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Book Synopsis"Adorable, gorgeous, amazing" - just three of the words regularly used by friends everywhere when Bobby and Bubba, of the British bulldog breed, venture onto the streets of Chelsea. The biggest celebrity cult since 'Made in Chelsea', Bob Marley and Roman Abramovich, the two brothers have already appeared on TV, magazines and their own Instagram page without letting on just how really naughty they are. These are their little stories...written for children of all ages, particularly if you're a parent looking for a way to break the vice-like grip of the iPhone and the internet on growing minds. They're lovable, funny, poignant and even a tiny bit exciting - much like Bobby and Bubba themselves. Hope you love them as much as we all do!

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Book SynopsisHave you ever wondered why trees are important? Why do we need to protect them? Tree Full of Wonder is a vibrant, rhyming, educational and unique picture book showing the unbreakable bond between people and trees. Children will fall in love with nature and will become Protectors of the Trees.Mindful stories for kids create a brighter and calmer future, one child at a time.Through included, simple information, breathtaking illustrations and worksheets at the end, children will discover:- Why trees are important and useful to us.- What can we do to protect them.- How to recognise common trees.Buy your copy now and discover the wonder of trees!

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Book Synopsis Travel to Mexico and discover its many wonders, from the amazing monarch butterflies in the Highlands to a mariachi show in the village square. The rhyme and lyricism of the text is complemented by educational endnotes about the history of the country, national fiestas, and a glossary of simple Spanish vocabulary.

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Book SynopsisWill is tired of his parents bossing him aroundweren't they ever kids once? Only Will's wish comes true when a new anti-aging cream, Wonder Stuff, is posted through every parents' door: the cream turns everyone's parents into babies! At first it's greatno more nagging about spelling testsbut soon Will realises that now he has to be adult. Can he find a way to change them back?

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Book SynopsisLearning new facial expressions and mouth movements can be great fun, just ask Sam!Moving the tongue and mouth in different ways is an effective way of strengthening facial muscles, teaching children about emotions and encouraging speech. Children will love copying Sam and Timmy Tongue's silly faces and improve their facial strength and dexterity in the process.This simple picture book will be an invaluable resource for any parent, teacher or professional looking to encourage children to talk and laugh by making funny facial expressions.Trade ReviewThis little book has a definite purpose... Children will enjoy doing the exercises as a kind of game, land lots of laughter and giggles should ensue...This should be a really helpful tool if used often. -- www.healthybooks.org.ukWhen speech and language therapists recommended mouth exercises for Karina Hopper's children, she and Lisa MacDonald produced an engaging resource with toddler-appeal. -- Speech & Language Therapy in PracticeTable of ContentsTimmy Tongue' carries out various illustrated facial exercises.

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Book SynopsisBright birds, cheeky birds, masked birds, clever birds, warrior birds, shy birds, big birds, tiny birds and the world's most gigantic birds!Find out what makes the feathered friends of Aotearoa so lovable in this charming book by award-winning author and illustrator Donovan Bixley. Includes moa, tui, kakapo, whio and so many more!Trade ReviewDonovan Bixley is truly a national treasure. Just when you groan and think, 'do we really need another book about Aotearoa's birds,' along comes Bixley with his latest book - a quality hardback production with rounded page corners and design and images so bright that it just about flies off the pages - and you think, 'yes, we did need this book.' -- Dionne Christian * Kete *A brilliant introducation to New Zealand's forest birds * Dorothy Butler Children's Bookshop *Charming. * Kete *A great introduction to teach kids about the birds they see (and hear) in their backyards. * Unity Books *Perfectly pitched to younger readers keen to know more about both living and extinct species. * The Sapling *

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