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Book SynopsisFrom carefully aimed pouts and shifting blame to the threat of an all-out tantrum, this title features a laugh-out-loud story for children and adults that focuses on the clever antics, advantage-taking, limit-testing, and childhood shenanigans of three-year-old Emmy.Trade Review"In this laugh-out-loud-funny book, the little girl uses all her wiles to get herself out of trouble until the final episode when even her usual plea that works with mum comes unstuck: 'I sweetly answered, ''Don't blame me. Did you forget? I'm only three.'' ' It's a little hard to believe that this little problem-maker is only three, but the premise is a great one - if a child is allowed to get by with murder, she will continue to cause mayhem. In super rhyming couplets and the kind of expressive illustrations that add miles to the text, we see this three-year-old catastrophe on legs get by with dumping orange juice down her dad's new trousers, blaming her brother for an accident she caused herself, and using her sister's things without asking. But what disasters! Dad twigs that all is not well when she digs a hole while playing pirates and tries to bury all the family silver. And even mum becomes suspicious when the living room is littered with broken biscuits and mess from an early morning breakfast. And then there is the grandaddy of all messes that finally brings the whole family together in knowing who is to blame. The little girl is sent to bed: 'I sadly closed my bedroom door. I may be here until I'm four.' The huge humour makes the point extremely well without preaching. The book should be in every young 'madam's' library!" - HealthyBooks June 2011Reviewed by Debbie and Lauren Talbot - "My 6 year old little girl has read this lovely book twice now. I asked her to write down what she thought of it and was very puzzled to read these comments. "It was really bad I don't want to read it again, rubbish.' The penny then dropped. When questioned some more, Lauren told me that she didn't like the book because the little girl could not always have her way. I think her comments were a combination of this reason and the fact that mummy has asked her to tidy her room and she really didn't want to. As a parent, I think that this wonderful book teaches children the importance of not always having things your own way as well not taking things without asking and sharing with siblings. The illustrations are fabulous and the text easy to read. Lauren had no problems reading any of the words in this book. Because it is a hardback book it can be wiped clean, great news around those 6 year old mucky hands." Rating: 5/5"Parkins'. . . cartoon-style ink and wash vignettes . . . focus on Emmy's yowls of indignation and insouciant smiles. . . . Newcomer Krasnesky writes tightly disciplined verse that never flags. . . . This is a fast-moving crowd-pleaser made for reading aloud." --Publishers Weekly"Krasnesky tells the story with flowing rhyme that accommodates the humor of the plot and heightens Parkins's comical cartoon illustrations." -- School Library Journal"Emmy masterminds a (practically) foolproof plan to avoid trouble . . . Her animated expressions perfectly capture her scheming antics . . . She pouts her way into her family's hearts . . . The verse . . . does . . . partake of Silverstein['s] subversiveness." --Kirkus Reviews"Emmy gets away with everything--she's only 3, after all--until her parents reach the limit of their patience, and Emmy must face a new concept: consequence." -- Parent & Child Magazine"Clever rhymed couplets . . . comic opera . . . lively vignettes . . . You do not have to love cats to enjoy this romp." --Children's Literature"Bouncy rhymed text and humorous . . . illustrations follow little Emmy's path of destruction. Mom comes to her rescue, but the mishaps pile up . . . older siblings will be satisfied by the tale's ending." -- Horn Book 2010"Will resonate with parents everywhere . . . fun to read and fun to listen to . . . a perfect bedtime story . . . capturing the essence of a mischievous three-year-old." -- The Sacramento Book Review"A playful, expressive, dramatic, and very loveable protagonist. [This book] will undoubtedly leave many readers looking forward to Emmy's future adventures." -- Florida Reading Journal (January 2012)

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewThe Bike Brigade are real heroes, not only because they bike but because they organize. -- BillMcKibben, the nation's leading author on climate change and the founder of 350.orgJosie is wonderfully accessible funny and fierce, carefree and conscientious the story is as inspiring as it is engaging. -- Kathy Collins of Teachers College Reading and Writing Project -- Kathy Collins

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Leslie Rivver'sBlackberries and Creamis the deeply moving story of a special friendship between a wise and loving black woman named Ida Bell and a young white girl named Gracie from a prominent but troubled family.Set in a small town in Alabama in the 1960s, this powerful coming-of-age story for middle-grade children deals honestly and lovingly with issues ranging from the Civil Rights Movement to death, and family dysfunction to our purpose in the world." - Howard Frank Mosher, author of Stranger in the Kingdom"Brimming with wisdom and mischief, this tender, heartfelt celebration of an abiding friendship between a white girl and her black caregiver in 1960s Alabama reminds us that the love we experience in childhood has the power to sustain us through a lifetime of change." -Irene Latham, author of Leaving Gee's Bend -- Irene Latham"Leslie Rivver's bildungsroman Blackberries and Cream features the story of 10-year-old Grace Callaway who is hard at work making sense of her world in 1965 Alabama. . . .This story of the bonds between mothers and daughters, blood and otherwise, and of loyalty and friendship is not to be missed. It is as sweet as the blackberries and cream that he characters enjoy and that lends its image to the title." -Darcie Abbene, Vermont Woman magazine -- Darcie Abbene, Vermont Woman magazineThis is an endearing and charming first novel. -Karen Hesse, Newbery Medal and MacArthur Award winner, author of Out of the Dust

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewGold Medal -- Honoring Excellence: "Take a journey with pint size explorer, Camellia N. as she sails off on her first exciting adventure to the northernmost part of the earth ... the Arctic. Explore this enchanted region as Camellia learns what makes the Arctic one of the most magical locations on our planet." -- Mom's Choice AwardsThe Adventures of Camellia N. -- "The Arctic" is an exciting invitation to share the dream voyage of an imaginative little girl who takes her stuffed animal friends with her on her bedtime global travel tours. This award- winning author's new educational series promises to offer many hours of fun exploration for children age 5 and up." -- Midwest Book Review, October 2016

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Book SynopsisThis coming-of-age story...scratch that...this coming-of-chicken story begins with a hen named Gwen who is stuck in a tiny cage in a dim egg-laying warehouse until she is suddenly swept up by a fierce tornadoTrade ReviewRaise Vegan— "Another compelling title by children’s book author Leslie Crawford, Gwen the Rescue Hen is a treat for the heart and the eyes alike. This uplifting story follows a very special hen as she escapes industrial agriculture to her eventual meeting of Mateo, a compassionate kid who comes to be her closest friend. Smashing boundaries between human and nonhuman animals, this book is a true heart opener for anyone with a soft spot for our furry and feathered friends."Kirkus Reviews– Chickens in a factory farm get an unexpected chance at a better life. Crammed into a tiny cage, with hardly any room to move, Hen longs to stretch her wings and fly. But like the other chickens in the cages that line the pitch-black barn, she is part of an egg farm, so the only flying she can do is in her dreams. Suddenly a roaring sound fills the air ("HOWOOOOH!"). A tornado rips the roof off of the barn ("KABOOM!") and takes Hen's cage swirling with it. When she touches down ("CLONK!"), she is amazed to see a world of color and tasty grass. But there are also new dangers to fear: barking dogs and zooming motorcycles. Luckily she meets Mateo, a tan-skinned, brown-haired boy who has a penchant for chickens. Mateo renames Hen "Gwen" and learns to care for her and her friends, whom he finds and brings home. Readers will happily learn along with Mateo, using the intriguing list of chicken facts appended at the end. Stangl's teardrop-shaped fowl further endear as they peer out from the pages with big eyes and bobbling bodies. With a light touch (and much onomatopoeia), Crawford offers compassion and insight on farm-animal rescues. (Picture book. 4-8)"In telling these heartwarming tales of resilience, compassion and love, Crawford avoids the more brutal realities of factory farming, showing simply that these farms are extremely unhappy places for such intelligent and emotional beings. She focuses instead on how truly wonderful these overlooked and poorly treated animals are—that they're way more than just bacon and nuggets."—Reynard Loki, Ecowatch"A gentle first entry into animal rights that will inspire young readers to think critically about the meat we consume and how farm animals are treated."—School Library Journal"Gwen shows children, and adults that "happily ever after" is a real thing—and making it happen can be as simple as letting chickens live like chickens."—Randy Graham"I’ve always said there are more reasons to raise backyard chickens than just getting fresh eggs – as good as that reason may be. Three other great reasons – to promote humane food production, to educate children about animals, and to have wonderful family pets – are explored in this delightful children’s book, Gwen the Rescue Hen."–Deb Neyens, Counting My Chickens blog"Our society has long needed more kid-appropriate, high-quality media that gives them access to pro-animal stories in a compelling, age-appropriate way. Gwen the Rescue Hen does just that, allowing young readers to follow along as this darling chicken goes on the adventure of a lifetime thanks to a sudden twist of fate. Her story safely allows young readers to ask important questions about humans' relationships to animals, and the stunning illustrations allow readers to stay fully engaged. I have no doubt this book will quickly become your kid's favorite nighttime read."–Jasmin Singer, co-host of the "Our Hen House" podcast, Senior Editor of VegNews Magazine“Do we ever really think much about the chicken, or the egg? We should! Gwen the Rescue Hen asks us to really see chickens and understand their unique kind of intelligence and their superpowers. Told with humor, insight, and compassion, and beautifully illustrated, Gwen uses her wits to find her way to a new life in which she can be the chicken she was meant to be.”–Brian Kateman, Editor of The Reducetarian Solution and The Reducetarian Cookbook"Your books, Sprig the Rescue Pig and Gwen the Rescue Hen, are wonderful. Bravo! I can’t wait to see them in every kid’s hands."—Kathy Freston, bestselling author"The writing was immediately captivating and left me wanting to find out what happened to Gwen."—The Book Horde"Gwen’s story safely allows young readers to ask important questions about humans' relationships to animals, and the stunning illustrations keep readers fully engaged. I have no doubt this book will quickly become your kid's favorite nighttime read."—Veg News

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Book SynopsisGet to know the Busy Royal Family and meet the new King!Push, pull and slide the tabs to help the King choose his outfit, enjoy a day at the races and go on a fun carriage ride. Marion Billet''s illustrations bring this adorable book, to life. Plus a fun rhyming story and lots of things to spot makes this board book a perfect present for toddlers who like to play as they read.Tiny tourists can also celebrate the coronation with The King''s Coronation, The King''s Coronation Sticker Book and King Charles III''s Colourful Coronation!

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Book SynopsisJoin a cast of chicks as they count down to Easter in this delightful board book from Campbell Books with a carry handle and pop-up surprise!In Pick a Chick, toddlers will giggle with glee as the chicks paint eggs, bake cakes, sing, dance and more, with hilarious results! Little ones can pick their favourite chick from page to page until there''s just one chick left - all building up to a sweet pop-up ending!With a carry handle for small hands to hold, a bouncy rhyme and bright illustrations from Nia Gould, Pick a Chick is the perfect present for toddlers this Spring.

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Book SynopsisEnjoy the push, pull, and slide mechanisms as Charlie Chick splashes through a rainy day on the farm!Charlie Chick loves jumping in puddles with his friends, but will he guess the surprise that is waiting for him when the rain clouds begin to clear?Charlie Chick''s Rainy Day is perfect for little ones to join in the fun and learn about the weather.Based on characters created by paper engineer Nick Denchfield and illustrator Ant Parker.Discover more of Charlie Chick''s adventures in Charlie Chick Goes to School and Charlie Chick Comes to the Rescue pop-up book.

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Book Synopsis2019 Moonbeam Children's Book Gold Medal winning author, D.M. Jack, presents his new book, 'The Promise', taking readers on a magical journey to Playland Amusement Park in Rye, New York. This Art Deco park, made famous in the 1988 film, 'Big', opened in 1928 and is one of only a few remaining parks of its kind in the United States. 'The Promise' is the story of a father and son's trip to the park, filled with the alluring magic of Playland and the Grand Carousel. Brilliant, full-page illustrations bring the story to life for readers of any age! Playland Amusement Park is on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places and is a U.S. National Landmark. The park is home to the Grand Carousel, built by Mangels/Carmel in 1915 and celebrates its 105th year in 2020! Step back in time and enjoy the story of a place that has thrilled children for generations!

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Book Synopsis     Ooko has everything a fox could want: a stick, a leaf and a rock. Well, almost everything . . . Ooko wants someone to play with too! The foxes in town always seem to be playing with their two-legged friends, the Debbies. Maybe if he tries to look like the other foxes, one of the Debbies will play with him too. But when Ooko finally finds his very own Debbie, things don't turn out quite as he had expected!      A quirky, funny, charmingly illustrated story about finding friendship and being true to yourself.

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Book SynopsisA haunting, beautiful middle-grade novel about fractured relationships, loss, ghosts, friendship and art.

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Book SynopsisGhosts, a family curse, buried secrets - and two girls who have to figure it all out.

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Book SynopsisThe definitive paperback editions of L.M. Montgomery's beloved novels get a brand-new look for the next hundred years!     Sara Stanley is only fourteen, but she can weave tales that are impossible to resist. In the charming town of Carlisle, children and grown-ups alike flock from miles around to hear her spellbinding tales. And when Bev King and his younger brother Felix arrive for the summer, they, too, are captivated by the Story Girl. Whether she's leading them on exciting misadventures or narrating timeless stories--from the scary Tale of the Family Ghost to the fanciful How Kissing Was Discovered to the bittersweet The Blue Chest of Rachel Ward--the Story Girl has her audience hanging on every word.

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