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A giant crossword collection from the Los Angeles Times, featuring puzzles by the nation’s top creators. From the pages of the famous Los Angeles Times come puzzles from some of the best crossword constructors around—all of the highest quality in terms of grid design, words within the grid, and fun, fresh themes. This book contains a whopping 300 puzzles that range from easy to weekend-level challenging, with perforated pages for easy removal.

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Aven Green was born without arms - and by age 13 has learned how to do almost everything without them. Hiding out in the library, she meets Connor, a boy with Tourette’s syndrome. Together, they begin exploring the park, where they find themselves wrapped up in the mysterious disappearance of the owner - and the park's tarantula population. Aven's about to find out just what she's capable of... even without arms.

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Enjoy a little down-time, brain-boosting activity! Not too easy, not too hard, these 72 crosswords from the Tuesday papers are just what beginners crave for a supreme solving experience.

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From the ABCs and the “1-2-3s” to full sentences, this fun guide, illustrated with photos of children signing, teaches youngsters all the basics of American Sign Language (ASL). They’ll start with the alphabet and counting, and move on to vocabulary for family, pets, and the home; things at school; days of the week; colors; favorite foods; sports and hobbies; and much more. Often, a sentence accompanies the sign, so that kids can grasp the use of verbs and other parts of ASL grammar. There are even explanations of how to change a statement into a question just by changing your facial expression. Now, even hearing kids can communicate easily with deaf friends or family members and have secret conversations whenever they want.

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Black Beauty chronicles the life of a horse in Victorian England. At the hands of different owners, he experiences discipline, friendship, overwork, and, ultimately, love. Young readers will be moved by this empathetic novel about animal hardship-a story that's still relevant today.

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Those who would suppress and destroy you stand not a chance when confronted with the power that lies within these pages . . . Elliott D'Angelo-Brandt is sick and tired of putting up with it all. Every week, she attends a support group for teen victims of sexual assault, but all they do is talk. Elliott's done with talking. What she wants is justice. And she has a plan for getting it: a spell book that she found in her late mom's belongings that actually works. Elliott recruits a coven of fellow survivors from the group. She, Madeline, Chloe, and Bea don't have much in common, but they are united in their rage at a system that heaps judgments on victims and never seems to punish those who deserve it. As they each take a turn casting a hex against their unrepentant assailants, the girls find themselves leaning on each other in ways they never expectedand realizing that revenge has heavy implications. Each member of the coven will have to make a choice: continue down the path of ma

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Wrathis the story of a genetically enhanced lab rat whose supersized intelligence helps him to engineer his escape into the world outside the lab: a world vastly ill-equipped to deal with the menace he represents.

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The young and beautiful Christine Daa has been raised in the Paris Opera House since her father died years ago. It is well-known that the opera house is haunted, the mysterious ghost surfacing as a disembodied voice or a gentleman in a mask.

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Esta dulce historia narra cómo un niño y un extraterrestre descubren la importancia de la familia y la amistad. Ya está disponible en pasta blanda. Cuando un niño conoce a un pequeño extraterrestre perdido, los dos entablan una amistad fantástica de inmediato.Van a la escuela, exploran el vecindario y se divierten mucho. Pero de pronto, a la hora de dormir, elextraterrestrese siente muy, muy triste. Podrá el niño descubrir qué necesita su nuevo compañero más que nada en el mundo? Esta graciosa y conmovedora historia es la prueba de que las amistades y la familia son lo más importante del universo, sin importar quién seas.

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Relive the vibrant 1990s with trivia maven Buzzy Cohen!Known for his charismatic presence onJeopardy!, including a 2016 winning streak and triumph in the 2017 Tournament of Champions, Buzzy brings his quizmaster expertise to this nostalgic tribute. As the co-host of theInsideJeopardy!podcast, Buzzy has captivated followers and game show fans alike, and withBaby Got Facts:Totally '90s Triviahe's created the must-havetrivia bookfor '90s enthusiasts and trivia lovers. Inside you'll find:Standard trivia questions:Challenge yourself to multipage quizzes including questions ranging from multiple-choice to open-ended questions that cover the breadth of'90s pop culture. Trivia puzzles: Enjoy alternating quizzes and puzzles in various formats to keep your game night lively, including unique trivia puzzles that will test your knowledge and keep the fun going. Interesting facts&pop culture trivia:Engross yourself with sections dedicated toTV trivia,fun facts, and everythingweird but trueabout t

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A 100-day journal that will not only improve your drawing skills, but ignite creativity in all areas of your life. Boost your creative confidence in any field by exercising your artistic muscle in the most elemental way: drawinga form of expression, visual language, and idea generation. Everyone has the ability to draw, contrary to popular belief. Your unconscious mind is always working at taking in content and making new associations. In this unique sketch journal, creativity expert Caleb Robertson helps you tap into that trove of inspiration by guiding you through 100 days of engaging and thought-provoking exercise prompts. The exercises are divided into four categories: thinking-outside-the-box challenges, personal interpretation, comparing and contrasting elements, and perception. Each page also includes a tip to help you if you get stuck, and an inspo takeaway to keep you motivated and self-aware. You don't need perfect technique or an art degree to gain the benefits of a d

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Sparks fly between a charming witch and a stoic grim reaper in the steamy, suspenseful fourth installment of Juliette Cross's Stay a Spell series. Everybody likes Livvy Savoie. Not only does she have the magical gift of persuasion, perfect for working in PR, but her natural charisma also charms everyone she meets . . . except Gareth Blackwater, the annoyingly brilliant work nemesis who seems to despise her. The feeling is mutual. A grim reaper, Gareth is rarely, if ever, moved beyond his broody, stoic state. But when he's partnered up with Livvy in a company competition for charity, his peace of mind is destroyed. He's convinced the flesh-melting attraction he feels must be her witchy magic at work. Now forced to collaborate, their constant bickering turns into sparks flying, and Livvy learns that this enigmatic grim is more powerful than any supernatural she's met. And when Livvy becomes the obsessive target of a dangerous warlock, the full force of Gareth's abilities beco

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No canines are cooler than the twenty stylin' and wildin' dogs in this hilarious set of 20 postcards by artist Carly Beck. These paintings of perfectly dressed dogs feature top breeds like Frenchies, retrievers, and many more, each inviting you into a world that's part Richard Scarry, part Vogue fashion shoot.

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The fictional portrait of Woolf's close friend and lover Vita Sackville-West, the hero Orlando is a young nobleman in Elizabethan England, a dreamy and romantic youth who wakes up one day to find himself transformed, astonishingly, into a woman. Over the span of three centuries, Orlando will fall in love many times and rub shoulders with the great artists and writersand observe how differently history treats men than women. Bold and tender, Orlando is a truly multi-faceted work that has been hailed as a satire of biography, a queer classic, and a loving portrait of an irrepressible spirit.

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When seventeen-year-old Catherine Morland is invited to Northanger Abbey, the grand and forbidding ancestral seat of her suitor, Henry Tilney, she allows the Gothic novels she's obsessed with to fill her mind with terrible suspicions. What is the mystery surrounding the death of Henry's mother?

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Sent to live with her rich cousins, the Bertrams, at the age of ten, Fanny Price is acutely aware of her humble rank.

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To all outside appearances, Edna Pontellier is a respectable married woman, but one lazy summer vacation and an apparently harmless infatuation will push Edna beyond this quiet, settled life, placing her directly at odds with society's expectations of what a woman should be.

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Handsome, clever, and rich, Emma Woodhouse delights in interfering in the romantic lives of others. But when she ignores the warnings of her good friend Mr. Knightley and attempts to arrange a suitable match for her protégée, Harriet Smith, her carefully laid plans soon unravel and have consequences that she never expected.

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Featuring 100 rules on self care for Body, Mind, and Spirit, this book will give you the information and tools to you need to easily and successfully implement self-care into your daily routine. Everyone knows that self care is importantbut who has the time? This book, written by a veteran health journalist, with research backed by scientific research, will help you understand and implement healthful, nourishing behaviors in 100 easy-to-follow rules. From improving sleep, to eating mindfully, to combating loneliness, to easing stress, to fostering nourishing human connection this book will shows that not only is self-care for everyone, but can be achieved by everyone by simple, mindful tweaks.Written and researched by a veteran health journalist and backed by scientific research,this is anessential guide to healthful living for the modern human.

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From the frontlines of the COVID crisis to the real events behind the meteoric rise and unfathomable fall of Governor Andrew Cuomo, one of the most powerful women in New York State government history shares her gripping and candid story for the first time. When COVID-19 hit the United States, New York governor Andrew Cuomo was thrust onto the national stage, hailed around the globe for his leadership. Alongside him every step of the way, Melissa DeRosa quickly became a household name. In her riveting memoir, DeRosa details her journey as a young woman in politics rising to the highest levels of government, writing with raw honesty and vulnerability about the personal challenges she faceda failing marriage, infertility, death threats, misogynywhile navigating unprecedented professional landmines along the way. DeRosa gives readers a front-row seat to the white-knuckle ride from the epicenter of the deadliest pandemic in US history to the never-before-told story behind the #MeToo scan

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Tom Sawyer's energetic anticstreasure hunting, fishing, and general mischief-makinghave captured the imaginations of children for almost 150 years.Now, this abridged edition of the classic story is refreshed with an appealing new cover and contemporary interior illustrations. The Classic Starts series has sold more than 8 million copies since it launched in 2004. These abridged, kid-friendly editions are the perfect way to introduce beloved stories to the next generation. Each book includes discussion questions by early childhood educator Arthur Pober, EdD.

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Astrology is a powerful tool for self-development, and it offers fascinating insights when applied to sexuality.

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Is your ’90s knowledge da bomb? Are your crossword skills all that and a bag of chips? The 411 is that these puzzles are filled with clues that blossom with rad ’90s trivia and pop culture references, from the Spice Girls to Troll dolls to Clueless and beyond. Plus, the puzzles progress from easy to hard, which makes this book perfect for ’90s kids of all skill levels and those looking to take a step-by-step approach to solving. If you get stuck, the answer section explains it all for you.

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Hours of good nerdy fun! I was spellbound as NCXRRDTR on the HRKZMC of BHQBD! Ken Jennings, Jeopardy! host and champion* Crack the code and unlock a world of fun trivia in this thrilling cryptogram puzzle book! Packed with 300 cryptogram puzzles that reveal fascinating facts, you'll enjoy hours of mind-bending challenge with the ultimate pay-off: trivia! Get ready to exercise your brain and discover intriguing tidbits of knowledge along the way with theTrivia Cryptogramspuzzle book by Stanley Newman. What are trivia cryptograms? Cryptogramsare word puzzles that feature encrypted sentences solvers must decipher to reveal a message. Within the sentence or phrase, each letter is consistently replaced with a new letter (for instance, Star Wars might be encoded as THIS LISTwhere A's have been replaced with I's, R's have been replaced with S's, and so forth). The solving process forcryptogram puzzlesexercises both sides of the brain, as logic and letter patterns come into play in tandem.

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Delightfully creepy. Ghostly good fun. A school for magic like no other. Despite a lifetime of breaking the rules, twelve-year-old Issa Igwe never expected to land in witch prison. At least that's what she calls The Siren School outside of its hallowed halls. It's actually the country's most prestigious boarding school for magically gifted girls, and Issa's parents insist that she attend . . . even though the school's creepy history is the stuff of legend. When a devastating loss overturns Issa's world, Issa decides to break one of her new school's biggest rules of all: she's going to use bitter magic to turn back time. To succeed, she must snatch sleep-inducing feathers from the backs of magical creatures, sneak out while avoiding the Night Childrenwhoever they areand even raise the dead. Her nighttime explorations bring the school's darkest secrets to light, and reveal a new power within Issa herself. It turns out that a rule-breaker might be just what The Siren School needs to

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For the Love of Renovatingis the inspiring, game-changing book every fixer-upper needs, whether the project is budget remodeling or a full gut renovation. Jordan and Barryaka the Brownstone Boysare the enthusiastic go-to renovation team for historic Brooklyn brownstones and other older homes that need a little TLC. In their debut book, they walk readers through the entire house renovation process, starting with things to consider before you've made an offer, followed by guidance on developing a design, a schedule, and budgeting; they end by giving a room-by-room tour that includes tips and inspiration for a successful renovation. The book also features a chapter on preserving and refurbishing historic details like wooden archways and crown moldings. Throughout the book, beautiful photos and Renovation Recipes give the ingredients and step-by-step instructions for turning the house you have into the house you'll love.Unlock the potential of your vintage home with this ultimate handbo

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Each week, Elliot attends a support group for sexual assault victims-but Elliot's done talking. She wants justice. Her plan: recruit a coven of fellow survivors from the group. She, Madeline, Chloe, and Bea don't have much in common, but they're united by rage at a system that judges victims and never punishes those who deserve it.

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A collection of 72 fun and easy crosswords for a gentle mental challenge, brought to you by a crossword master. If you think crosswords are too hard, that can only mean that you haven’t tried these yet! This 96-page puzzle book features 72 daily-size crosswords from top puzzlemakers, edited by the prolific puzzle pro Stanley Newman. Each puzzle has a theme, which means the longest answers are tied together in some way—giving solvers additional help. Perfect for beginners, pros looking to brush up on the basics, or anyone who just wants some breezy puzzles to relax with.

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This stunning keepsake comprises more than 30 poems by world-renowned poets. Poems of Hate will be counterbalanced by Poems of Love—a collection of traditional love poems—which is publishing simultaneously.

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If you love animals, you’ve probably always wanted to know how to reach out to them: how can you possibly know what your pets are thinking, what they need, what they’d like to say to you? With this informative and accessible guide, professional animal communicator Thea Strom outlines the ins and outs of ethical and accurate animal communication and mediumship. Filled with exercises for connecting with your animals in a deeper way, this book will teach you how to adjust behavioral problems through communication, connect to your departed pets, reach out to animal spirit guides, and even commune with wild creatures on an energetic level. This book is a sensitive look at a practice guided by your own intuition. With a little time and emotional openness, you can gain tangible benefits and improve the relationship you have with your current companion animals, wild animals, and even pets that have passed on.

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An empowering 40-day plan for manifesting your dreams, each entry in this manifestation book is accompanied by an exercise that builds on the previous one. By the end, you’ll see what you hoped for embodied in the real world! Manifestation is a wildly popular concept emphasizing the strength of personal power in bringing your deepest desires into the realm of the physical. Put simply: what you dream, you can achieve. Wellness educator Laura Chung charts a 40-day plan for manifesting dreams, filled with the most essential information you'll need to get started (an intention, a blank journal, and this book!). Her techniques include: intention setting, meditation, and ritual to connect to your inner wisdom for guidance. You will learn how to craft your own story through the practice of scripting and create an abundance mindset through inspired action and writing in a manifestation journal.How To Manifest is a step-by-step guide on how to love yourself and manifest your perfect life. An accessible, yet comprehensive, guide for a concept you may only have heard about as a hashtag, but one that will offer you limitless potential for growth. The book includes many of the specialized, trendy practices that make modern manifesting special, including the 369 method, scripting, a 4-step journaling technique that allows you to change the timeline of your life, a guide to vision boards, and other ways to visualize your dreams taking shape in reality.For fans of The Secret books and other law of attraction books, How to Manifest will be a welcome addition to their manifestation book collection. Certain to be one of the top self-care gifts of the season! Hardcover; 240 pages; 8 in H by 6 in W.

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Comics artist Mark Leiknes delivers a laugh-out-loud story set in a fantastic world of dragons, rock creatures, and golden loungewear. The Quest Kids are ready for their first real quest. This time, they won’t oversleep, they won’t be put off by a little rain, and they won’t accidentally burn down the village that hired them. All they have to do is find the Golden-Fleeced Rage Beast, shave it, and make a really nice golden tracksuit to appease a furious dragon. Simple, right? Meet the Quest Kids crew: Gil, a wizard (well, wizard in training . . . the beard isn’t his); Terra, a 700-year-old elf kid; Boulder, a rock troll who is more of a cook than a fighter; Ash, a flatulent pig-dog-maybe-lizard hybrid; and, Ned, the intrepid and overly optimistic leader with his own personal quest to find his missing parents. With humor, magic, mystery, and at least one acid swamp filled with skeletal alligators, Quest Kids and the Dragon Pants of Gold is a richly illustrated saga of fantasy friendship for readers from all kingdoms!

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Jeff Miller’s heartbreaking, coming-of-age middle-grade novel—inspired by his personal experience living through his own parent’s heart transplant—invites readers into the world of a twelve-year-old birdwatcher looking for a place to call home and a way to save his mother, even if it means venturing deep into Florida swampland. Twelve-year-old Graham Dodds is no stranger to hospital waiting rooms. Sometimes, he feels like his entire life is one big waiting room. Waiting for the next doctor to tell them what’s wrong with his mom. Waiting to find out what city they’re moving to next. Waiting to see if they will finally get their miracle—a heart transplant to save his mom’s life. When Graham gets stuck in Florida for the summer, he meets a girl named Lou at the hospital, and he finds a friend who needs a distraction as much as he does. She tells him about a contest to find the endangered Snail Kite, which resides in the local gator-filled swamps. Together they embark on an adventure, searching for the rare bird . . . and along the way, Graham might just find something else—himself. Jeff Miller crafts a heartfelt story about what it means to live in this unforgettable middle-grade novel. Rare Birds is a rare find that will resonate with fans of the Carl Hiassen’s Hoot and Melissa Savage’s Lemon. For readers looking for novels with literary appeal and classic themes of family, friendship, and the meaning of life, Rare Birds is a perfect pick. Hardcover with dust jacket; 288 pages; 5.5 x 8.3 in.

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Little cruciverbal gems that are as tough as diamonds! Test your crossword skills on these truly tricky 10x10 crosswords. Just toss the pocket-size book into your bag or leave it in a convenient location, and you'll be ready for a crossword challenge at any moment!

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There's always time for a little bit of trivia! Any time you have a few minutes on your hands—wherever that may be—pick up this book and test yourself with multiple-choice trivia questions on a wide variety of topics from a true trivia maven.

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Beginner vegetable gardeners won’t end up in the weeds with this accessible guide. Watching delicate seedlings sprout from the ground and plucking cute cherry tomatoes at the peak of ripeness—if this is your idea of living the dream, you’ll want this friendly guide. Gardening expert Heather Rodino teaches the basics of growing your own vegetables, such as how to choose the right plants for a climate and guarding the crop from hungry critters. Included are 30 profiles of beginner-friendly vegetables and herbs with detailed instructions on where to grow, when to harvest, as well as their sunlight, watering, and soil needs. With helpful tips and photographs of important concepts, Veg Out is the perfect companion for any budding vegetable gardener.

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A bold, graphic board book celebrating all types of hair. With striking, colorful graphics and simple alliterative text, this board book features poufy hair, wavy hair, Afro hair, hair covered in a hijab, and more. A surprise mirror at the end encourages young children to reflect on their own characteristics. The message is clear: no matter what you look like, you are beautiful, valued, and welcome everywhere.

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Fans of Inside Out and Back Again will love this novel-in-verse about a Chinese-American girl who contends with school bullies, worries about her sister's mysterious illness, and finds strength at the local tennis court. Frances Chin is an 11-year-old Chinese-American girl who lives in the suburbs of Detroit with her immigrant parents and older sister, Clara. At school Frances contends with bullies and the related loneliness that comes with not quite fitting in. She also feels a different kind of aloneness at home. Her parents are preoccupied with work and worry about Clara, whose hair is inexplicably falling out. While Frances struggles to speak up, she finds strength in her growing tennis skills, and her powerful inner voice is captured through gorgeous imagery and evocative free verse.

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A companion title to Almost Everybody Farts that's all about . . . you guessed it! Farts! Featuring a menagerie of animals and their signature farts (as well as some who don’t!), Marty's simple digital illustrations perfectly capture exaggerated poses and facial expressions for maximum silliness and minimal gross-out factor, keeping this taboo subject family friendly. The rhyming text makes for a perfect read-aloud experience.

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Join Bear and Penguin for an exciting game of hide-and-seek! Bear and Penguin are playing hide-and-seek, and they know just how to play! Or do they? When Frog comes along, maybe they’ll learn a thing or two about the game. Full of energy and illustrated with vibrant art in a comic-book style, this inventive board-book format adds narrative depth and engaging entry points for young readers and their caregivers.

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You can call her Ally-SAURUS! When Ally roars off to her first day at school, she hopes she'll meet lots of other dinosaur-mad kids in class. Instead, she's the only one chomping her food with fierce dino teeth and drawing dinosaurs on her nameplate. Even worse, a group of would-be "princesses" snubs her! Will Ally ever make new friends?

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Meet Bunny, a little bunny with a big heart who spreads sparkly, springtime happiness around the forest! Bunny wakes up one more morning with a warm, sparkly feeling in her tummy. What could it be? Is she taller? Is she hungry? Maybe she's feeling happy! With the Spring Fair fast approaching, Bunny decides to spread the joy by helping her woodland friends. She makes decorations with Froggy, carries Mrs. Duck's baking supplies, and plants flowers with Mole. But her to-do list soon becomes too much to do! Will Bunny's friends help her when she needs it the most? A heartwarming story about friendship, community, teamwork�and above all, sparkles!

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