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Book SynopsisNow back in print, a beautifully illustrated collection of twelve reimagined fairy tales, including classics like "Beauty and the Beast" and literary tales like Oscar Wilde''s "The Happy Prince."Alice and Martin Provensen were one of the most talented husband-and-wife author-illustrator teams of the twentieth century. A long-out-of-print cult classic first published 50 years ago, The Provensen Book of Fairy Tales is a treasury of their illustrations accompanied by fairy tales from authors such as A. A. Milne, Hans Christian Andersen, and Oscar Wilde. Here too are clever retellings and newly imagined tales: refined old favorites like Arthur Rackham?s ?Beauty and the Beast,? feminist revisions like Elinor Mordaunt?s ?The Prince and the Goose Girl,? and sensitive stories by literary stylists like Henry Beston?s ?The Lost Half-Hour? and Katharine Pyle?s ?The Dreamer.? Full of magic, ingenuity, and humor, The Provensen Book of Fairy Tales is a witty modern descendant of Grimm?s Fairy Tales and a classic in its own right, sure to be beloved by a new generation.

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Book SynopsisJillian thinks there?s a ghost in her basement. King and Kayla know that ghosts aren?t real, but what is making that dark shape and that scary noise?King and Kayla are going to a sleepover at Thor and Jillian?s house. King LOVES sleepovers. They?re his favorite thing! And he particularly likes Jillian?s basement, because animals are allowed on the furniture. But Jillian and Thor are afraid to go downstairs because there?s big, dark blob that goes ?Whoooooo!? and chases her around the basement.Kayla?s not worried; she wants to know what?s happening downstairs. With her intrepid co-detective, she investigates the weird sights and sounds and solves the mystery?but not before an encounter with Cat with No Name and a run-in with a skunk.

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Book SynopsisLet's take a "deep dive" into yoga! This delightful board book invites children ages 0–4 to join in a fun series of easy yoga poses. Whale, Jellyfish, Dolphin, Starfish, and six more friendly sea creatures show the way. Yoga Whale, the third offering in our bestselling yoga board book series, keeps the healthy fun going. Includes complete yoga instructions for parents and caretakers. Creature Highlights: Whale Bridge Pose Peaceful water giant. Blow, blow away! Octopus Happy Baby Pose Waving tentacles in the sea. Eight hellos to you and me. Seahorse Hero Pose Bobbing up and down beneath the waves. Spiral tail with spiny scales. Puffer Fish Full Belly Breath Breathe in and feel your tummy grow. Then breathe out, nice and slow. Crab Reverse Tabletop Pose Creepy crawly in the sand. Clickety-click, clickety-clack! . . . and five other oceanic friends!

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Book SynopsisIn Alphabreaths, children will learn their ABCs and the basics of mindfulness through playful breathing exercises. Breaths like Mountain Breath and Redwood Breath will connect them with nature, while breaths like Heart Breath and Wish Breath will help them remember to fill their heart with gratitude and send good wishes to others. Simple, playful, and with delightful illustrations, Alphabreaths is the perfect introduction to mindfulness and breath awareness.

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