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“This delightful little book will surely be a hit with younger kids. With simple terms and language the author describes what it takes to be a successful Formula 1 race car driver, a race that is very well-known all around the world.” - Storywraps A race car driver taking part in a Formula One race is among the best race car drivers in the world. He can only win a race if his car and his equipment are top-notch. More importantly, he should be extremely fit and he should know the race course inside and out. Yep, driving at top speed is challenging work! An exciting and informative book about race car drivers for children ages 4 years and up. Guided Reading Level K

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A book with fantastic illustrations to enjoy together as a family, to learn and teach with the little ones about the life and the adaptive intelligence expressed by these magnificent animals, admired for many cultures. Meet the wolf! See where this furry friend lives, find out what he eats, learn who his biggest enemies are and how he likes to spend his day. A book to sink your teeth into! The second book in an informative series that brings wild animals safely into the living room. For all nature lovers ages 5 and up. Guided Reading Level O

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A new entry in the Little White Fish series, with a focus on the child's language development! Little White Fish is so happy. Mom is coming for him! Little White Fish says good-bye to his friends. Bye-bye, snail in the shell! Bye-bye, frog on the rock! Bye-bye, seahorse under the leaf! Bye-bye, crab behind the stone! Bye-bye, goldfish between the reeds! See you tomorrow! I’m going home with Mom. A playful book about prepositions. For children ages 2 years and up. Guided Reading Level D

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Crocodile is hungry! What can he eat? The turtle? No, it is too hard. A hedgehog? No, it is too prickly. The other animals aren't ready-to-eat either. But then Crocodile sees a little boy ...A funny picture book for children ages 4 and up, with colorful, mouth-watering illustrations. Aurelia Higuet was awarded the Key Colours Illustrator's Award 2014 for this story with exceptional pictures.

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“An engaging read-aloud, perfect for storytimes to get kids moving around.” – School Library Journal Little Mouse loves to dance! And… dancing is even more fun with friends. But Frog wants to swim and Puppy wants to run. Is there anybody who will dance with Little Mouse? An inspiring picture book about passion and friendship. For little dancers ages 3 and older. Guided Reading Level H

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When Queen Soraya dies, her husband and son are heartbroken. Prince Floris misses his mother...and his father. It's like I don't exist, Floris thinks. King Leon doesn't know how to handle his grief. Every kiss reminds him of his wife's cherry red lips. He has a magician put a curse on the kingdom's inhabitants so no one can use their lips to kiss. But that doesn't help him feel any better, and the people in his country get more and more angry. Can Floris find a solution? A moving fairy tale with touching illustrations about coping with loss and grief. For children aged 5 and up. With an afterword by Manu Keirse, professor and grief expert.

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Herman Hare always followed his nose. That is how he discovered the sweetest carrots. But one day, his nose led him to a whole new smell..."So beautiful, it feels as if I were there." -- Eddy Hedgehog "Every time I read it, I'm touched to the very tip of my tail." -- Mouse Mia A tender story about love, carrots, and hare leaps. For everyone with a nose for beautiful books.

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Manu, the magician at Circus Rondo, is fantastic. With a little magic powder, a wand, and a few words, he can pull amazing things out of his top hat. Tito, the little clown, would love to do that kind of magic. But when he tries with his own little brown hat, the magic doesn't work at all. Maybe it's because he's uncertain and shy. What would happen if Tito were to ask Manu to show him how the trick really works? An endearing picture book about magic and daring, for children aged 3 years and up.

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In this heartwarming tale a story of friendship, perseverance, and the magic of Christmas unfolds. Suitable for Christmas angels aged 5 years and up.The Christmas lights can finally come out of the box because it''s Christmas! And when it''s Christmas, they get to shine as bright and as pretty as they like. Hand in hand, they find their way between the pine needles. They hop from branch to branch and sway with joy. Everyone cheers . . . but one light remains silent. It doesn''t shine. What could be the cause of its sudden darkness?This heartwarming tale, suitable for Christmas angels aged 5 years and up, unfolds a story of friendship, perseverance, and the magic of Christmas. When the silent light fails to shine, it discovers the power of teamwork and self-esteem as it receives support from its fellow decorations. Together, they rally behind the struggling light, determined to reignite its sparkle and restore the joy of the season.With its unique angle focusing

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This cheerful Christmas tale offers a fun and engaging memory game, where readers can sing along and rhyme away! Perfect for little pet lovers aged 4 years and up.Twelve Days of Petmas celebrates the festive spirit of Christmas with a delightful twist. As the holiday season unfolds, one lucky little girl receives a unique gift each day: a new pet! From one kitten on day one to three chickens on day three, the surprises keep coming for twelve consecutive days. But will this merry menagerie work out in the end?This cheerful Christmas tale, perfect for little pet lovers aged 4 years and up, offers a fun and engaging memory game. Readers can sing along to a playful rendition ofThe Twelve Days of Christmas, with each day bringing a new animal into the fold. As the girl receives a variety of pets from her family members, readers are invited to memorize the hilarious gifts and join in the laughter as they try to rhyme them all. With its catchy rhymes and entertaining storyline,Twelve Days o

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A fun seek-and-find book full of English and Spanish vocabulary. For curious sheep with a knack for languages ages 2 years and up.Wooly the little sheep loves tomatoes. He also likes working on puzzles. When he brushes his teeth, he uses toothpaste. As you follow along with Wooly’s day at home, you’ll learn many English and Spanish words.

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“This cute book would be great to read to your child who is going to the dentist for the first time.” - Carla Johnson-Hicks, Educator It’s nice to have strong, healthy teeth. That’s why you need to take care of them every single day. Of course you can brush your teeth by yourself, but now and then you have to show your shiny teeth to the dentist. The dentist knows all about teeth and explains all the do’s and dont’s of dental hygiene. A playful and informative book for children about oral hygiene. For ages 4 and up. What do you want to be when you grow up? Liesbet Slegers’s successful book series helps young children search for the answer to that important question. Do you like food and cooking? You might want to be a chef. If you are afraid of heights, becoming a pilot probably isn’t the right career choice. Or maybe you like school so much that you decide to become a teacher? There are so many wonderful careers to choose from! With clear language and cheerful drawings, this series presents many of the most popular professions. Each book is packed with fun facts, new words, and interesting stories of real professionals. Do you know why an astronaut wears such a funny suit? How about why it is so difficult to be a ballerina or a racecar driver? Or why it’s important to visit the dentist twice a year? Read these books to learn the answers to these questions! So . . . what do you want to be when you grow up?

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A moving story about neighbors who slowly realize that their differences aren’t as important as what ties them together. To read aloud for ages 4 years and up, or to read by yourselfWe have dots and they have stripes, and we DON’T interact. That’s how the two types of Galoons have been living in their neighboring trees for years. Even when natural disaster strikes, they don’t stop arguing. Is there nothing that can unite the two groups? .

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A humorous picture book in which Little Mouse has a creative idea about parting with pacifiers. For children ages 2 ½ years and up.Little Mouse is more curious than ever. He wants to know everything, he wants to see everything . . . including his friends’ pacifiers. And they have quite a few! Little Mouse thinks it might be time to show his friends who really need pacifiers . . .

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A beautiful edition with two stories: a classical fairy tale and a fun adventure of the seven dwarfs. With games and riddles, for children ages 5 years and up.One day, a beautiful princess is born: Snow White. Then, the queen dies, and a new queen moves into the palace. Every day, the stepmother looks into a magic mirror to hear she’s the fairest of them all. Until one day, the mirror says Snow White is more beautiful than her. From that moment on, the evil queen plots to make Snow White disappear. That’s how the girl ends up with the seven dwarfs. Can they save her? Learn more about the dwarfs in the second part of this story. These friends work together to plan a fun party for Snow White. This wonderful new tale makes the world of Snow White even more magical.

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A heartwarming Christmas tale about a little tree with a big dream, and about Santa, of course! For children (big or little) ages 4 years and up.Today is a special day. Little Tree has been looking forward to this day all year. “Maybe I’ll get to be a real Christmas tree this year!” It’s almost Christmas. A small group of trees is waiting impatiently for the Christmas tree vendor to come and get them. What kind of family will bring them home? And what kinds of presents will land at their feet on Christmas Eve? The trees are sure about one thing: their sweet friend Little Tree is too little to be a Christmas tree this year. Are they right?

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Silver Medal Winner of the 2022 Key Colors Competition, the two-yearly national contest for illustrators of children’s books.This is a classic “I don’t want to go to bed” quirky bedtime story about curiosity, imagination, and creative solutions. It’s bedtime already? But I don’t feel like going to sleep. There’s so much to think about. I have so many questions! What happened to my other sock? Why is dad losing his hair? What does the sun do at night? And most of all: why am I so sleepy? The everyday questions of a little girl are visualized in the pictures with a lot of imagination."Delightful bedtime fare, and, ironically, a potential get-to-sleep tool." -Kirkus Reviews

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Grow, Grow, Grow! With these magical words, a tiny tadpole turns into a full-grown frog, and a teensy caterpillar becomes a beautiful butterfly. Each day, you’re growing, too! For all the little ones who are eager to grow.

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"Proof that new things can be wonderful." - Kirkus ReviewsSo many new things! Since we moved, nothing has been the same. I wish I could go back to my old life, before everything became new. Or can new be fun sometimes? A heartwarming and reassuring picture book about getting used to new situations. For children ages 5 years and up.

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¡Atención! ¡Este libro hará que los pequeñitos se diviertan a más no poder y aprenderán colores de forma muy divertida!Gusanito está organizando una fiesta, y debe ir de compras al centro de la ciudad. Ve de compras con Gusanito para ayudarlo a encontrar todo lo que él necesita para la fiesta. En el camino, descubrirás muchos colores. ¡Prepárate para comprar unas uvas moradas, zapatos de baile rosa y una trompeta amarilla!Un encantador libro sobre los colores para buscar y señalar. Para niños de 2 años en adelante.

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Potty training can indeed be stress-free…Little Mouse thinks so! This witty picture book with flaps will capture the interest of the little ones and help them potty train in a fun and natural way.Little Mouse looks around with great curiosity. He finds everything interesting, even his friends’ potties. After a while, they also want to know what’s in Little Mouse’s potty. But wait, why is it empty? Oh! Little Mouse has decided he is a Big Mouse now! This witty picture book with flaps is the sequel to the international classic Peek-a-Poo What’s in Your Diaper? Lots of fun for young and old.

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A fascinating picture book for children ages 6 years and up about going to the movies and how movies are made.Do you want to know everything about movies and how they’re made? How was the cinema invented? Who are the members of a film crew? Is a movie recorded in one session? Do movie sales cover the cost of making a movie? These and many more questions are discussed in this book. You’ll also find DIY activities, fun flap and foldout pages, and a mini-quiz so that you can become a real expert.

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A fascinating picture book for children ages 6 years and up about music.Do you want to know more about music? In this book, you’ll learn about different kinds of music, past and present, close to home, and around the world. You’ll also discover different types of instruments, how musicians read, and what music does to your brain. This book contains fun flap and foldout pages, a song with a recording, and a mini-quiz so that you can become a real expert.

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A whimsical rhyming story about how everything is connected and the power of our choices. For children ages 5 years and up.Butterfly bumps into Bumblebee and continues on her merry way . . . unaware that she has set off a chain reaction that turns the once-friendly farmyard into complete chaos. Bumblebee stings Squirrel, who startles Cow, who starts a stampede! What a mess! How can Farmer Farley and the animals restore the farm to the peaceful place it once was?

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Go on a journey to the center of our planet and discover how the earth moves! With breathtaking photography, illustrations and amazing facts, you will learn all there is to know about volcanoes and earthquakes. Volcanic eruptions and earthquakes are among the most impressive natural phenomena. They’re both terrifying and breathtaking. With their gigantic power, they can shake the earth, rip it open, and make it tremble. Some earthquakes even create devastating tsunamis that level entire villages. And when a super volcano erupts, the entire world feels it . . .Fourth book in the Wow! series, full of inspiring animals, plants, and phenomena that are so spectacular you’ll be left in awe! For scientists ages 6 years and up.

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Be inspired by the beauty and magnetism of van Gogh’s paintings. A boy finds his way out of van Gogh’s Sunflowers and is fascinated by light. He discovers how warm she is and how much joy she brings. He wants that too. He goes Chasing the Sun in a mesmerizing journey that will take him through the artist’s most famous works. An ode to the light and an introduction to Vincent van Gogh's paintings for young and old art lovers ages 5 years and up.

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"A refreshing take on the division of household labor that will appeal to little ones and their grown-ups." - Kirkus ReviewsTom and Daddy are home today. Daddy wants to clean the house and do the dishes, but Tom wants to play. Quickly they come up with a solution: together they’ll try to conquer the dish monster and go on a quest in the jungle of socks, and, in the process, they will realize that we can all contribute and help out with chores. A funny and familiar story about approaching household chores in a fun and engaging way. For adventurous dish pirates ages 4 years and up.

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A heartwarming story about caring for others in need, helping them heal and learning to say goodbye. One day, Little Tractor finds a baby deer with a sprained leg near the edge of the forest. Knowing the fawn needs help, Little Tractor takes him back to the farm, where all the farm animals help care for the baby animal. But soon after, the little deer misses his family and wants to go home…For children ages 4 years and up.

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Let yourself be surprised by the unexpected…Mila’s beach vacation with her grandparents is going to be a little different this year. Unfortunately, Mila’s best friend can’t come along like she usually does. And one evening, Grandma and Grandpa’s puppy gets lost. What a mess! Just when everything seems to go wrong, something magical happens, and Mila finds out that when things don’t go as planned, some other surprises might come our way.A reassuring story about accepting that things don’t always go the way you plan and that they might just put unexpected things in your path. For adventurers ages 6 years and up.

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A lift-the-flap concept book about the rooms and activities in a child’s home. For toddlers ages 18 months and up, with a focus on the child’s daily life.There’s so much I can do at home! I can eat, play, and wash myself. And when I’m tired, I can snuggle in my bed and go to sleep!

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A cheerful lift-the-flap book about playing with friends. For toddlers ages 18 months and up, with a focus on fun and creativity.Having lots of toys and gear for activities is even better when sharing with friends. Whether outside or inside, with one friend or several, playing together is fun!

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No lion about it: This makes for very enjoyable reading, cuddled up with a favorite toy. - Kirkus Leroy’s life with Addie is great. She brings him along almost everywhere and gives him a thousand hugs a day. But a movie about wild lions sparks his curiosity. Could there be more to life than cuddles? What would it be like to live like a true king of the jungle? Leroy is about to find out! An inspiring story about a stuffed animal with a lionheart. For brave children ages 5 years and up.

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A lively book of baby animals trying new things. For toddlers ages 12 months and up, with a focus on the child’s skills.When I watch my mom climb a tree or my dad swing on branches, I want to try it as well! As I watch and listen, I can do it, too!

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A familiar and interactive story about bedtime rituals. For toddlers ages 24 months and up, with a focus on the child’s daily life.Bedtime! It’s late, so Lily and Milo are going to sleep. Lily is all ready, but Milo isn’t! He still needs to put on his pajamas and brush his teeth. And . . . where did he set his stuffed mouse?

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A colorful introduction to the nature around us. For toddlers ages 30 months and up, with a focus on the world surrounding the child.A little caterpillar looks around. He sees a larva transforming into a ladybug. And a pupa suddenly becomes a bumblebee. But the little caterpillar also transforms . . . Do you know what he becomes?

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A sweet, delightful story about growing up and saying goodbye to your pacifier. For toddlers ages 24 months and up, with a focus on the child’s skills.Mommy thinks Kiki is too big for her pacifier. She would like Kiki to keep her teeth nice and strong by gnawing. Are teeth really that important? Kiki goes to visit her animal friends to see what they can do with their teeth.

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A story about a caring girl and her enthusiastic dog. For tail-wagging and non-tail-wagging readers ages 4 years and up.It’s time for Sam to go to school. She stuffs her backpack as Benny watches. “Bye, Benny, see you later.” But Benny doesn’t want to stay home alone; he wants to go with her! Sam knows that doggies don’t belong at school. But how can she resist those sad puppy eyes? So she says yes, just this once. What will the teacher say?

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"A familiar story told with a bit of pathos, ending with camaraderie and some suspense." - Kirkus ReviewsElwood, Bernardo, and Vincent enjoy a nice, easy life. Until the humans bring home . . . MEOW! Oh, no, a cat in the house! Goodbye, lazy days. Unless the mice succeed in their plan, of course!A funny story about a new roommate and clever, scheming mice. For mouse and cat lovers ages 5 years and up.

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"As undeniably charming as a child’s beloved stuffie." - Kirkus Reviews There are those who have their hands full with one stuffed toy. Others have no less than ten. No matter how many you have, cuddles are wonderful! A sweet and cozy cuddle book that also teaches how to count to ten. For toddlers ages 2 years and up.

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"An interactive title that is sure to become a favorite, perfect for Spanish picture book collections for children." — School Library JournalLily y Milo empacaron todas sus cosas. ¡Se están mudando de casa! La casa nueva de Lily y Milo tiene un cuarto, un baño y una cocina . . . ¿pero dónde pondrán todas sus cosas?¿Los quieres ayudar? ¡Ven, entra!Una divertida historia sobre cómo encontrar lugares para todos los objetos de una casa. Para niños pequeños de 24 meses en adelante, con un enfoque en la vida diaria del niño.

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A cheerful book showing familiar examples of eating a meal and playing with toys. For toddlers ages 12 months and up, with a focus on the child’s daily life. This is my chair. I put on my bib and grab a spoon. I’m ready to eat! Then it’s time to play. I push my car, kick my ball, stack blocks on top of each other, make music, and look in my book. Playing is fun!

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The fifth book in a series about scientific wonder. Dreaming, daring, thinking, and doing. For researchers ages 6 years and up. Early twentieth century. Roald Amundsen plans to travel to the northernmost point of the globe. But after experiencing difficulties with ships and airplanes in polar regions, he needs a new method of travel. For many years, people had flown in airships. Could an airship take him to the North Pole? Would it work in such brutal cold? Eventually, Roald became the first person ever to reach both poles, but it took the work of many people—and some animals!—to make his journey possible . . .

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A poetical story about living in harmony with nature. For little observers ages 4 years and up.One day, the sun tells a little poppy that it’s time to bud. The little poppy soon learns that everything belongs together. The sun, moon, stars, earth, rain, bees, butterflies, and flowers all need each other.

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“Hop keeps trying and has fun along the way in this nice, comic lesson in perseverance.” – Booklist Splash! Mommy wants all her little frogs to take swimming lessons. Floating, backstroke, treading water . . . Hop tries his best, but often makes a mess of things. One day, he surprises even himself! A silly and vibrant book about a little frog who finds his own way at swimming class. For little swimmers ages 4 years and up.

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