Children’s / Teenage general interest: Celebrations, holidays, festivals

Book SynopsisThe perfect Halloween gift for your baby or toddler! With My Baby Loves Halloween, celebrate all the lovely things that Baby discovers about Halloween:Baby loves the crisp autumn air. Baby loves candy...Celebrate all the sweet things that Baby discovers about Halloween.

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“Kids captivated by Katherine Arden's Small Spaces will find a similar blend of chilling tales, hair-raising adventures, and deeper themes here.” — Booklist "Wonderfully shivery." — Kirkus Reviews “A great stand-alone read that you don’t need to wait for the fall holiday to enjoy.” — School Library Journal “An excellent choice.” — Booklist

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Book SynopsisMaybe if she were decorated like the Christmas tree, her little girl would notice her again.And so Tiny Cactus makes a wish—to be special, to be noticed, to be a part of the magic of Christmas. With the support of her friend and some Christmas magic, Tiny Cactus learns that wishes can come true if you believe hard enough.Trade ReviewLittle readers will be delighted by the holiday magic …This succulent successfully steals the spotlight from the ever-present evergreens. — Kirkus Reviews Kang’s enchanting illustrations are perfect for young children. An excellent addition to a holiday collection. — School Library Journal (starred review) The spiky protagonist makes a holiday wish, which remains ungranted through Christmas Day—until nature delivers a wondrous surprise. Kang uses charcoal, pencil, ink, and digital techniques to create soft digital renderings that emphasize creamy reds and greens, helping this empathetic portrait to blossom. — Publishers Weekly [A friendly-looking prickly pear cactus] doesn't get her desired decorations, [and] something magical happens that allows her to feel quite festive and part of the holiday, along with the loving family. — Booklist The text’s simple, vivid descriptors evoke the infectious bustle of holiday traditions. The reds and greens of Christmas decor within this family’s pink-hued household, shown on creamy, off-white pages, increase the coziness. — Horn Book Magazine

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Book SynopsisFrom the beloved New York Times bestselling #IMomSoHard duo, Kristin Hensley and Jen Smedley, The Meanest of Meanies is a hilarious but heartfelt look at love and motherhood from the queens of modern motherhood themselves.Trade Review"Parents and children alike will find recognizable situations and attitudes in this gently humorous read." — Publishers Weekly

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Book SynopsisFrom Zolotow Honor award-winning author Jean Reidy (Truman) and illustrated by Joey Chou, this lyrical picture book has pitch-perfect rhythm and rhyme and makes for a great read-aloud. No dream is too big or too small in this heartwarming, heart-building book about you!Trade ReviewWhen you use your imagination and tell your own stories, there are endless possibilities for magic, mayhem, fun, and learning. The layered, geometric illustrations burst with life and movement. The text has a call-and-response feel that lends itself to reading out loud. — Kirkus Reviews "Featuring upbeat rhymes and busy, cheerful animated art, this peppy, motivational read invites kids to imagine what they could do or be, during playtime and beyond." — Booklist "... by asking readers to consider the richness of their possible futures . . . this encouraging read will find itself at home among gifty books handed to milestone-approaching kids." — Publishers Weekly

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"An affirming and enchanting love letter from parent to child." — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "The heartfelt title will be welcomed by new parents as the narrator voices the universal dream of wishing the best in life for their newborn." — Booklist "It’s cozy and hopeful in all the best ways." — Publishers Weekly

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Book SynopsisFrom the same team who brought families Girl Dad comes a picture book celebration of boy dads everywhere!A fun read-aloud written in upbeat rhyming verse, Boy Dad is a picture book that honors the loving men who raise, nurture, and uplift their boys.Trade Review“An affectionate tribute to the bond between fathers and sons. Many men and boys of color will especially appreciate seeing their experiences reflected here.” — Kirkus Reviews A picture book that depicts beautiful fathers in a nuanced way that is great for [sharing]. — School Library Journal

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"A soothing bedtime read. A quiet book that will help readers experience and reflect on the rich sensations of life." — Kirkus Reviews "Tate’s whimsical musing ends with a twist that brings this beguiling, even sweet, interlude close to the reader." — Publishers Weekly "Those who read it will find themselves enthralled. An endearing book for caregivers to share with children." — School Library Journal

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Book SynopsisThe first title in a delightful new Level 2 I Can Read! Will her classmates like her special treat?Makeda Makes a Birthday Treat is a Level Two I Can Read book, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help.Trade Review“An inclusive early reader that celebrates dialogue about individual differences.” — School Library Journal

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Book SynopsisThis little book is part of the series which uses Oxford's language expertise to give children confidence with words. We discover how we celebrate milestones and each other in a way that feels special. The art style, characters and lyrical feel make it perfect to share and it is packed with educational goodness to help children develop and grow.

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Book SynopsisThis adorable touch-and-feel book is perfect for sharing with little ones at Easter!Ready for your first Easter? Packed with simple text, bright illustrations and an exciting touch-and-feel on every double page, this gorgeous board book helps to engage your baby''s senses. Young readers will adore the textured pages of Baby Touch, which encourages sensory development and fine motor skills. The perfect gift for new parents, Baby Touch books set up children for a lifetime of reading.Illustrated by Lemon Ribbon Studio.Also available:Baby Touch: Happy Birthday!Baby Touch: Animals: a black-and-white bookBaby Touch: Hello, Mummy!Baby Touch: Words

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Book SynopsisThis adorable touch-and-feel book is perfect for sharing with little ones at Eid!With simple text, bright illustrations and an exciting touch-and-feel on every double page, this gorgeous board book helps to engage your baby''s senses while gently introducing them to Eid.Sensory developmentFirst wordsRecommended for children aged 0+Illustrated by Lemon Ribbon StudioAlso available:Baby Touch: Happy Birthday!Baby Touch: OppositesBaby Touch: NumbersBaby Touch: Animals: a black-and-white book

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Book SynopsisJoin Rotten Robin and his gang of feathered friends as they hatch a plan to steal Christmas in this hilariously unconventional festive tale![a] picture-book yuletide caper full of bouncy rhymes and intricate, hilarious illustrations. The GuardianA little red robin - who just so happens to be the world''s most wanted thief - has a rather unusual plan this festive season. He hates Christmas, and so he''s going to STEAL it - baubles, mince pies, Santa, and all!But Rotten Robin hadn''t realised the feathers he''d ruffle by taking away the Yuletide celebrations - and when he''s forced to give back everything he''s stolen, he realises that Christmas might not be that bad after all...This brand new Christmas story from picture book rising star Rachel Morrisroe and illustrator talent Richard Merritt is a unique take on a festive tale, full of humour and heart - and the perfect Christmas gift.Also by Rachel Morris

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Book SynopsisCelebrate your birthday with a gloriumptious party featuring your favourite Roald Dahl characters!It''s time to play some silly games, munch on a delumptious feast, and - of course - sing Happy Birthday! But wait - is there an unexpected guest lurking somewhere nearby? Watch out or this birthday bonanza could take a terrifying turn!This sturdy board book, featuring a fun rhyming text and surprise fold-out ending, is perfect to help chiddlers celebrate their special day!Look out for more marvellous board books for titchy toddlers:Roald Dahl: Lift-the-flap Hide and SeekRoald Dahl: Easter EGGstravaganzaRoald Dahl: Trick or TreatRoald Dahl: Disgusterous Noisy Sound Book

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Book SynopsisGet ready to celebrate with more than 50 playful party build ideas!Use your LEGO collection to build your own brilliant party decorations, perfect party scenes, minifigure party band, and many more entertaining creations. Then challenge your friends to fun LEGO party games!Plus, the book comes with all the bricks you need to make an exclusive LEGO cake mini model. Let the celebrations begin!2022 The LEGO Group.

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Book SynopsisDiscover the celebration of Easter with this bright, interactive lift-the-flap book!Featuring simple text, gorgeous illustrations and satisfying lift-the-flaps, this book explores exciting Easter traditions and helps young children understand the importance of this special holiday.Lift the flaps to look inside the Church, cook tasty hot cross buns and join in with the Easter egg hunt!The First Festivals series invites children to explore the world''s culture from the comfort of their home, encourages the development of hand-eye coordination and is recommended for children aged 2 and over.Illustrated by Giovana MedeirosAlso available in the First Festivals series:DiwaliChristmasRamadan

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Book SynopsisThis adorable board book is perfect for sharing with babies during their first Halloween! With simple text, bright illustrations and an exciting touch-and-feel on every spread, this gorgeous board book is packed with spooky fun and helps to engage your baby''s senses while introducing them to Halloween. This touch-and-feel playbook:Encourages sensory developmentIntroduces first wordsRecommended for children aged 0+Illustrated by Lemon Ribbon StudioAlso available:Baby Touch: My First Book: a black-and-white bookBaby Touch: Nursery Rhymes Baby Touch: FarmBaby Touch: Happy Christmas!

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Book SynopsisCelebrate Easter with Bluey!It''s Easter and Bingo is worried the Easter bunny has forgotten about her and Bluey like last year. But when they wake up to a series of clues, Bluey and Bingo are led on an exciting Easter egg treasure hunt around the house!Join Bluey and Bingo on this fun adventure around the Heelers'' home.Want more Bluey? Also available:Bluey: Fun and Games Colouring BookBluey: Meet Bluey! Sticker Activity BookBluey: Bluey and Friends Sticker Activity BookBluey is an Emmy award-winning Australian children''s television programme following the adventures of a loveable six-year-old Blue Heeler Puppy, Bluey and her family. It's currently showing on Disney+, BBC iPlayer and CBeebies in the UK. Bluey enjoys exploring the world and using her imagination to turn everyday life into an amazing adventure. Join Bluey in this fun collection of story, activity and novelty books that celebrate play.Trade ReviewFabulous * Evening Standard *

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Book SynopsisThe perfect Easter gift for chocolate-loving chiddlers!Easter Eggs are scrumptious!Every chiddler knows that''s true.But have you ever heardThat you can eat them all year through...?Discover the delumptious fun to be had with your chocolate eggs in this licky, sticky celebration of Easter! Inspired by the wonderful world of Roald Dahl, this rhyming board book has flaps and shiny eggs inside!Look out for more marvellous board books for Roald Dahl fans:Roald Dahl: On the First Day of ChristmasRoald Dahl: My Mum is MagnificentRoald Dahl: My Dad is FantasticRoald Dahl: Lift-the-flap Hide and Seek

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Book SynopsisHappy Easter! In this brand new lift-the-flap adventure, Spot and Mum are on their way to an Easter picnic. There are lots of noisy animals to see on the walk to Grandma and Grandpa''s house... but when they''re almost there, Spot disappears! Where has he gone? Toddlers will love searching for Spot and learning the sounds of all the baby animals they meet along the way! This new story is full of the unexpected surprises and gentle humour that makes the original Where''s Spot? a children''s classic.With interactive flaps to train fine motor skills and an adventure that sparks curiosity and imagination, Find Spot at Easter is perfect for early learning and play.Eric Hill''s Where''s Spot? was the first ever lift-the-flap book - and his ground-breaking innovation continues to delight and surprise readers with interactive fun. Spot has now been a trusted character in early learning for over 40 years, selling over 65 million

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Book SynopsisA funny, rhyming picture book to celebrate Dad bears everywhere - the perfect gift for Father''s Day!Ssshhhh! Don''t wake Dad! Bear cubs, Obi and Nadia, are throwing a surprise party for their sleepy (but amazing) dad. They''ve got balloons to blow up, cakes to make, and they''ve invited all of their woodland friends and family.Dad is sound asleep and snoring in bed, so it''s vital that he doesn''t wake up before everything is ready. But with so many noisy guests, instruments, party poppers and balloons, can the cubs get the party ready before dad wakes up?This rhyming, riotous picture book is perfect for sharing together and ends with a heart-warming celebration of dads and all the amazing things they do!Disclaimer: Remember not to wake a bear - all dads need their rest!

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Book SynopsisA funny, rhyming picture book to celebrate Mother''s Day!Ssshhhh! Don''t wake Mum!Mum needs some well-earned rest before her first day at her new job as a firefighter! While she''s snoozing peacefully, her little bunnies decide to make her a breakfast of champions - a huge stack of pancakes!But as the sweet smell of syrup spreads through the forest, other uninvited woodland creatures begin to stir! Can the bunnies fend off their breakfast-craving neighbours or will the chaos wake up mum?This rhyming, riotous picture book is perfect for sharing together and ends with a heart-warming celebration of mums and all the amazing things they do!

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Book SynopsisDare you play a halloween game? Look under each flap to find a gloriumptious treat or a disgusterous trick!Will you find a stinky snozzcumber or a pile of scrumptious sweets? This sturdy board book, full of flaps, is perfect to introduce chiddlers to the fun of Halloween!Look out for more marvellous board books for titchy toddlers:Roald Dahl: WordsRoald Dahl: ShapesRoald Dahl: ColoursRoald Dahl: ABCRoald Dahl: 123Roald Dahl: OppositesRoald Dahl: Animal SoundsRoald Dahl: Lift-the-flap Hide and Seek

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Book SynopsisIt''s time for Halloween fun with Bluey and friends!Bluey, Bingo and their friends are going on a Halloween adventure in their spookiest costumes! Use the magnets to take them around their neighbourhood.Who will Bluey meet during trick-or-treating?

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Book Synopsis64 pages of Bluey Christmas colouring fun!Join Bluey and Bingo in this jam-packed Christmas colouring book.Full of characters from the world of Bluey having Christmas fun. Children can use their crayons and pencils to bring each festive scene to life!With 64 pages to colour, this colouring book is the perfect Christmas gift for keeping Bluey fans busy for hours.Want more Bluey? Also available:Bluey: Christmas Eve with Verandah SantaBluey: Fun and Games: A Colouring Book: Colouring BookBluey: Hooray It''s Christmas Sticker Activity

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Book SynopsisBluey and Bingo love Easter arts and crafts, join them and find out what the Easter Bunny has been up to . . .Make a bunny pouch to collect Easters eggs, search-and-find the missing bits and bobs and draw your very own Easter Bunny.Join in the fun and get crafting to have an egg-stra special Easter.Want more Bluey? Also available:Bluey: Easter Fun ActivityBluey: Bluey''s Beach: A Craft Activity BookBluey: Super Stickers

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Book SynopsisAn EGG-citing new picture book perfect for sharing together at Easter!The Easter Bunny has lots to do before delivering eggs to children around the world. Luckily her superspectacular Eggatron chocolate making machine can help!But when Easter Bunny''s chick helpers start putting their own recipes into the machine, the eggs start to go very wrong . . . Will they be able to work together to help save the easter eggs?This funny and warm-hearted story is the perfect Easter gift which will have children giggling along.

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Book SynopsisPeppa loves her mummy! This brilliant sticker book is full of fun activities for mummies and children to share.This book is packed with brilliant stickers and fun things to do.Perfect for keeping little Peppa fans busy, as well as their parents! Everybody loves Mummies!Also Available:Peppa Pig: I Love You, Mummy PigPeppa Pig: Mummy and Me Sticker Colouring BookPeppa Pig: My MummyPeppa Pig: My Mummy and Me

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Book SynopsisPedro Pony is having a superhero birthday party and Peppa is invited. But who will is the special guest?Lift the flaps to find out all the hilarious things that happen at a superhero birthday party!Everybody loves Super-Birthdays! Also Available:Peppa Pig: Peppa''s Mermaid Friends: A lift-the-flap bookPeppa Pig: Best Friends: A lift-the-flap bookPeppa Pig: Peppa at the Farm: A lift-the-flap bookPeppa Pig: Peppa at the Aquarium: A lift-the-flap book

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Book SynopsisMerry Christmas!In this brand new lift-the-flap adventure, Spot and his family are decorating together for their Christmas party, when they realise that the star for the top of the tree is missing. But as they start to search for it, Spot disappears too! Where has he gone? Toddlers will love searching for Spot and exploring all the festive joy of Christmas along the way! This new story is full of the unexpected surprises and gentle humour that makes the original Where''s Spot? a children''s classic.With interactive flaps to train fine motor skills and an adventure that sparks curiosity and imagination, Find Spot at Christmas is perfect for early learning and play.Eric Hill''s Where''s Spot? was the first ever lift-the-flap book - and his ground-breaking innovation continues to delight and surprise readers with interactive fun. Spot has now been a trusted character in early learning for over 40 years, selling over 65 mill

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Book SynopsisOn the first day of Christmas, Verandah Santa gave to Bluey . . .A fruit bat in a mango tree!Join Bluey and friends and count down the 12 days of Christmas!Want more Bluey? Also available:Bluey: Christmas Eve with Verandah SantaBluey: Hooray It''s Christmas Sticker ActivityBluey: Christmas SwimBluey: Merry Christmas: A Colouring Book

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Book SynopsisCan you find all of the missing reindeer? Lift the flaps to spot them all in this magical Christmas picture book!Ssshhhh! Don''t wake Santa! It''s the day before Christmas and Santa is fast asleep getting some much-needed rest before delivering presents all around the world. But Barry the elf has had a mishap! He has accidentally left the barn gate open and Santa''s magical reindeer have escaped.Can you help Barry save Christmas and spot all eight reindeer before Santa wakes up?This funny, rhyming picture book has large flaps to lift on every double-page and is the perfect Christmas gift for sharing together.

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Book SynopsisJoin Danny and Dino for a POOPTASTIC Christmas in this lift-the-flap adventure! With rip-roaring rhyme and laugh-out-loud silliness, the Dinosaur that Pooped series has sold over 1.5 million copies around the world!With one final CHUFF, the express train arrived.You made it! cried Santa, and led them inside.The feast''s almost ready, but there''s time beforeto show you the workshop and give you a tour!One Christmas Eve, Danny and Dino receive an exciting invitation to the North Pole. Soon, they''re on a festive tour of Santa''s workshop, meeting elves and reindeer along the way. There''s just one problem - Dino is VERY hungry, and he''s surrounded by treats! Will he hold off until Santa''s special feast, or will his rumbly tummy ruin Christmas?This fun series is the perfect introduction to the world of Danny and Dino. The poop-filled adventure is written by bestselling author duo Tom Fletcher and Dougie Poynter!More

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Book SynopsisGreg the Sausage Roll stars in this hilarious twist on everyone''s favourite Christmas rhyme!Greg, Gloria and the mini sausage rolls are rounding up all their friends -11 elves a-wrapping,8 reindeer munching,6 six baubles bouncing . . .Join the festive countdown as they get ready for Christmas Eve - and the best Christmas party EVER!Packed with laughs and festive silliness, this sturdy board book is the perfect gift for Greg''s youngest fans, introducing little learners to their first numbers in a fun and entertaining way. With colourful illustrations throughout and a surprise gatefold ending, this book is a joyful addition to the Greg the Sausage Roll Christmas collection!Developed and written by the social media phenomenon that is LadBaby - the king and queen of Christmas and of sausage rolls - and creators of the hilarious No. 1 bestsellers Greg the Sausage Roll: Santa''s Little Helper, Greg the Sau

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Book SynopsisJoin Fiona, everyone’s favorite hippo, and her lovable animal friends as they celebrate Easter---Fiona style! This fun and whimsical addition to the New York Times bestselling Fiona the Hippo brand is the perfect read-aloud for fans of Fiona (and hippos) everywhere!

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Book SynopsisIn this reinvention of the classic holiday carol 'The 12 Days of Christmas,' five golden rings become five Nana hugs, eight maids a-milking become eight mugs of cocoa, and much more, as a family comes together to celebrate the holidays.In the first hour of Christmas Santa left for me…a kitten underneath the Christmas tree!   It’s December 25th, and one big family isn’t wasting a minute of this special day! Grandparents arrive, cousins build snowmen, Uncle Lee tells jokes, Auntie takes pictures, and the whole family shares a holiday feast before it’s finally time to say goodbye and good night. This fun-filled, modern take on the classic song celebrates the most important part of Christmas Day: being together.

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Book SynopsisA lively, rhythmic Halloween read aloud that follows a group of zombie pumpkins as they celebrate the season. It’s Halloween and the Zombie Pumpkin Parade is drawing near. Join Zipper-Toothed Zlumpkin, Drizzle-Mouthed Dumpkin, and the rest of their ghostly crew as the spooky-silly zombie pumpkins dance through the darkness, in celebration of the most bewitching night of the year! With jaunty, rhyming verse and atmospheric watercolor paintings, this seasonal offering is just spooky enough to delight young children as well as just funny enough to send them into giggles.

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Book Synopsis'Very small motor enthusiasts are the ones to relish Will Hillenbrand’s sweet Yuletide story.' —The Wall Street Journal'A warm Christmas read and a reminder of the best gifts: friendship, kindness, helpfulness, and cooperation.' —Kirkus Reviews'A fun story that introduces vocabulary and colors, packaged in a holiday adventure.' —School Library Journal  'A visually appealing picture book that’s fun for reading aloud.' —Booklist  'There are so many details to love, from the text’s patterned repetition to the unique personality-filled vehicles to the color-coded speech bubbles and sound effects.' —Horn Book  For fans of Katy and the Big Snow, meet everyone’s hero, Little Red—a pick-up truck with a mighty spirit and a heart of gold. He&rsq

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Book SynopsisAn homage to the joys of the season—from jumping into piles of leaves, to trick-or-treating, to baking tasty meals—written in sweet and simple verse by a #1 New York Times bestselling artist.Colors bursting, shadows tall. There’s lots to celebrate—it’s fall! Break out your fuzzy socks and cozy scarves! Bring on the doughnuts, cider, and pies! It’s time for corn mazes, trick-or-treating, and all the Thanksgiving food you can eat.… It’s fall! With playful rhymes and lively illustrations, this celebratory book shows the many ways we welcome and enjoy a special season.Celebrate the seasons with more books by Renée Kurilla:It's Winter! It's Spring!

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