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Help toddlers rest, relax, and get ready for sleep. This sturdy board book is designed to enable caregivers to practice a basic mindfulness technique — a calming body scan — with children as young as 2 years old. Written by the award-winning author of the bestselling Mindful Kids activity deck, Whitney Stewart, in collaboration with early childhood development specialist Stefanie Paige Wieder, M.S.Ed., Mindful Tots: Rest & Relax uses simple, straightforward instructions and bright illustrations to nurture relaxation, calm, and a restful nap or night of sleep. One of four stylish board books in the Mindful Tots series to help toddlers manage the ups and downs of everyday emotions.

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Blast into space with this deck of 36 wordless storytelling cards, featuring more than 30 games to build problem-solving and writing skills in children ages 3 - 10. The 12 character, 12 object and 12 setting cards invite children to create stories about astronauts, aliens and more.

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An accessible tool for teaching children about world cultures, seasonal special events, and festivals for school and public library collections School Library Journal Lyrical, sensory nonfiction text and vibrant illustrations invite readers to experience a child's-eye view of 13 holidays around the world, such as the Spring Festival in China, Inti Raymi in Peru, Eid al-Fitr in Egypt, Día de Muertos in Mexico and the New Yam Festival in Nigeria. Includes pronunciation guides, a global festival calendar and educational notes about why we celebrate.

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This deck of 36 wordless storytelling cards features more than 30 games to build basic mathematics, storytelling and writing skills in children ages 3 - 10. The 12 character, 12 object and 12 setting cards invite children to create stories about mermaids, pirates and more.

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A Booktrust Selection! Peekaboo, I see you! Get ready to dance, build, splash and laugh together with Baby Play. This new sequel to the bestseller Baby Talk has been especially created for caregivers and older children to share with new babies, helping to build secure attachment and early language skills. Featuring simple, high-contrast photographs of a wide variety of babies and families, this adorable board book is sure to delight both babies and those who love them alike. Also available in a bilingual Spanish / English edition as Baby Play / Jugando con bebé.

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Will the three goat brothers make it across the big, hairy troll's bridge to the sweet grass on the other side of the stream? In this quirky picture book, vibrant paper collage illustrations and predictable text keep young readers engaged with the classic story.

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With these 9 traditional tales from cultures around the world, you’ll meet King Gull, the musicians of Bremen and other extraordinary animals. Plus, you’ll learn about the power of community, see the power of bravery and explore the importance of caring for the planet. The stories include The Rabbit in the Moon (India), The Greedy Frog (Australia), The Musicians of Bremen (Germany), Magic in the Rainforest (Brazil), and more!

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Encourage budding chefs to create tasty meals with 40 laminated recipe cards that feature nutritious vegetarian dishes from around the world. Unique recipes ranging from the familiar to the exotic are divided into five colour-coded categories to reflect the major food groups. Simple step-by-step instructions put kids in control as they learn that cooking is more than an art — it's a science! Includes 8-page booklet with information on nutrition, kitchen safety and terminology. This edition has been updated with even tastier recipes.

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Join Bear for a whole day of adventures! Little ones can place more than 250 reusable stickers to dress Bear for the weather, match shapes at school, decorate for a birthday party and more. Based on the bestselling Bear series, this endearing sticker book offers young children an opportunity for both structured and creative hands-on learning.

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What can you make with a line, a circle or square? This inspiring book, based on an original song by children’s singer SteveSongs, shows how simple shapes can be transformed into anything you can imagine from boats to skyscrapers to a circus. The catchy song and animation will soon have you dancing along, making shapes! Book with QR code provides access to an animated singalong performed by SteveSongs.

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Develop healthy habits for growing bodies and minds with a fresh twist on a classic movement singalong. Follow a family through a day from home to school in their diverse community as they engage in healthy habits from good hygiene to reading. Includes educational endnotes about each health topic as well as audio and animation accessed via a QR code on the book.

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A sweet journey around the globe to 13 countries and cultures that features how families celebrate Christmas. The ultra-colorful illustrations fill each page, complete with borders that represent traditional fabrics, tile work, or flora from each country. Readers are pulled into the homes of families celebrating their unique holiday traditions The School Library Journal Explore Christmas traditions from 13 different countries! Rhyming text and detailed illustrations make the book accessible to younger readers, while educational endnotes about the 13 celebrations add interest for older children. Gold ink and festive illustrations capture the joy of the season and make this book a beautiful gift in itself. Engaging and informative for anyone who wants to learn about the holiday. Features Christmas traditions from: *Ethiopia *Colombia *Australia *Italy *Serbia *Mexico *India *Iceland *Egypt *Argentina *Philippines *Lebanon *Canada

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? A beautiful and poignant coming-of-age book . . . Based on the author's and illustrator's personal experiences, this unique war story is full of hope and resilience that shines through even the worst of situations School Library Journal, starred review Forced to take shelter when their Syrian city is plagued with bombings, young Nour and her cousin begin to bravely build a secret underground library. Based on the author's own life experience and inspired by a true story, Nour's Secret Library is about the power of books to heal, transport and create safe spaces during difficult times. Illustrations by Romanian artist Vali Mintzi superimpose the colorful world the children construct over black-and-white charcoal depictions of the battered city.

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The Our World series continues to pack quite a bit of culture for the youngest readers into an easy-to-handle board book Booklist Maidin! Come along for a sunny (then rainy!) day in Ireland. Count sheep on the farm, practice hurling, and make a wish on a rainbow. Irish author Muireann Ní Chíobháin and illustrator Fuchsia MacAree draw on their personal experiences to create this sweet board book as part of the Our World series for very young readers.

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The story of two friends, Pirican Pic and Pirican Mor, who fall out over a pile of walnuts. One has eaten the other's share and Pirican Mor vows revenge. The tree directs him to an axe, the axe to a stone, the stone to water, the water to a stag. Soon the whole landscape is caught up in the tale.

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Ruby and Mai are camping out in the garden. As the night draws in, all sorts of scary characters head towards their tent. Luckily, Ruby has some magical objects in her rucksack, but will they be enough to keep the girls safe?

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Every child has a story — and this book tells them all. With Children of the World, you’ll rediscover the everyday moments, important occasions and big ideas that make childhood special all over the world. Both playful and thought-provoking, Children of the World makes for a delightful family, library or classroom read-aloud that’s sure to spark timely discussions about diversity, inclusion and acceptance

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Set sail with Odysseus as he fights to find his way back home after the brutal Trojan War. On his ten year journey, he endures harrowing ordeals, battles monsters and learns what it means to be a hero. Award-winning professional storytellers Hugh Lupton and Daniel Morden's gripping retelling breathes new life into Homer's classic The Odyssey.

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'''A wonderful classroom and performance resource. The illustrations are full of colour and detail - super opportunities for children to create their own artwork'' — Parents in Touch' Swim with 5 ocean creatures in this colorful, tongue-twisting singalong! Based on a traditional cumulative song, each rhyming verse introduces a new animal and its place in the marine food chain, from the snail to the shark. Chosen as the BookTrust National Bookstart Week book in 2016, this singalong picture book offers a delightful dip into multisensory science learning, sure to inspire young marine biologists. Includes QR code access to audio and video animation.

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'''Expect construction-loving kids to be dancing to this funkytown night fever hustle'' — Kirkus Reviews' Dump Truck Daisy and her construction vehicle crew are on a secret nighttime mission — build a playground before sunrise! Detailed endnotes provide additional information about construction vehicles and inclusive playgrounds. Vibrant artwork and a catchy disco tune and animation make this a stellar choice for any child who is fascinated by construction vehicles. Includes QR code access to audio singalong and video animation.

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Find out where honey comes from as Grandpa the Beeman teaches the basics of beekeeping to his young grandson. This rhyming story includes 7 pages of educational endnotes full of essential facts about bees, beekeeping, honey, and the vital part that bees play in the natural world. Includes a honey muffin recipe on the final page!

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Dive under the sea to explore the ocean homes of 23 marine animals! With a sea snail hidden on each page and 8 pages of fact-packed educational notes at the end, Home for a Penguin, Home for a Whale will delight both preschoolers and emerging readers alike. Illustrator Annalisa Beghelli’s dynamic ocean scenes bring a refreshing new style to Barefoot’s collection of STEM books. Makes a charming companion to the popular Home for a Tiger, Home for a Bear, also written by Brenda Williams.

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The simple breathing exercise presented in this stylish board book uses a basic mindfulness technique to help toddlers learn to soothe themselves. Pair with Mindful Tots: Loving Kindness to help toddlers manage the ups and downs of everyday emotions. This edition features bilingual Spanish-English text. Please note, these special editions have a reduced trim size.

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In this retelling of a 2,000-year-old story from the Talmud (Jewish book of law), Hanina Chipmunk knows it’s a mitzvah to help others . . . but how can she give food to a hungry friend without making her friend feel embarrassed? She tries to do her good deed in secret, under the cover of darkness. But Hanina will need her wits and bravery to complete her mitzvah. Endnotes unpack the original tale and the Jewish value of helping those in need (tzedakah).

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“This series offers solid glimpses of faraway places, more poetry than a tour guide . . . evocative and inviting” – School Library Journal Subah bakhair! Come along for a day in Pakistan. Choose a salwar kameez, ride the driverless train, and taste sweet and sour falsa. Pakistani author Bilal and Pakistani Palestinian illustrator Riaz draw on their personal experiences to create this board book, which includes educational endnotes, as part of the Our World series for very young readers.

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​ During the Mid-Autumn Festival, Su-Ling’s small village is planning a rebellion against the Mongolian invaders – and Su-Ling wants to help! Can she use her wits and courage to deliver a secret message hidden in a box of mooncakes, without getting caught by Mongol guards? Set 800 years ago in the Yuan Dynasty, this thrilling tale is based on an ancient Chinese legend, which is explained in the educational endnotes.

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Take an exciting bus ride from a Guatemalan village to a market town with this fresh approach to a favorite song. Features a Guatemalan-inspired, marimba-flavored singalong and educational endnotes about life in Guatemala. Includes QR code access to audio and video animation.

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Hello, smiling face! From laughing to cooing, from sneezing to yawning, join baby in discovering what expressive eyes, noses, and mouths can do. With high-contrast design and engaging photographs, Hello, Face! is perfect for the very youngest readers.

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Let’s explore Greece! See the ducks at Zappeion Gardens, discover what the farmers are selling at Laiki (open market), and taste sweet, fluffy loukoumades. Author Agatha Rodi and illustrator Fotini Tikkou draw on their personal experiences living in Greece to create this appealing board book as part of the Our World Series for very young readers.

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When brothers search for their mama’s missing babka in their diverse Jewish neighborhood, they find other delicious treats and words of wisdom from each household instead. Readers can follow clues in the illustrations to solve the mystery of the missing babka in this heartwarming and humorous tale of community members coming together for Shabbat. Endmatter includes information about Jewish cuisine and the 8 traditional Jewish dishes from around the world mentioned in the story, as well as a delicious babka recipe.

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On a trip to visit her cousin in Poland, a child initially struggles with not feeling “Polish enough.” She finds it hard to understand her aunt’s quick Polish speech and feels embarrassed at her own attempts to speak Polish. When she and her cousin discover their shared love of fairy tales, though, they bond instantly and set off together on an adventure across the city of Warsaw to find Syrenka Warszawska (the Mermaid of Warsaw). Endnotes include Polish words and pronunciations, as well as information about Polish history, Polish fairy tales and Warsaw landmarks.

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Fly away with Granny as she takes a magic carpet ride around the world, collecting a steadily increasing number of souvenirs from each unique location! This rhyming story will take young readers on an adventure to different countries while teaching them to count along the way.

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Chandra and Deena's family has a smoky oil lamp at home, which makes their baby brother cough. Then one day at the market, the sisters spot a man selling lamps that are powered by the sun instead of kerosene — and would be healthier for their brother! But how will they afford to buy one of the 'magic' lamps? This lyrical celebration of hard work, determination and sisterhood is brought to life with luminous acrylic illustrations of the mountains and markets of Nepal. Includes 7 pages of facts about Nepal and instructions for making a solar-powered oven.

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...listeners will certainly understand the idea of bonding with a grandparent, and the story presents everyday situations that many children will recognize Booklist Watch out - Emily is off and running again! This little girl has a problem with her temper, and every time she gets angry she turns into quite the little tiger. This quirky picture book addresses behavioral issues with humor and an emphasis on intergenerational relationships.

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This vivid retelling brings together the best-known stories about Arthur and his court, exploring the relationships between the main characters in the legends. Magnificent illustrations by Pavel Tatarnikov add to the atmosphere of Arthurian England.

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As Odysseus fights to find his way back home after the long and brutal Trojan War, he has to endure harrowing ordeals and adventures, and come to terms with devastating losses. Storytellers Hugh Lupton and Daniel Morden's graphic retelling breathes new life into this great classic.

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The rhyming text is told in first person, with the repetitive, soothing refrain of the words from the title effectively echoing throughout Kirkus Reviews Embark on a dreamy, nighttime jaunt with a young boy and the moon. Overcoming a fear of the dark and discovering the world at night lives at the heart of this poetic tale. Includes notes about the moon and plants and animals that thrive in the wee hours.

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Many children will see themselves in the pages of this book - Youth Services Book Review Now available in bilingual Spanish! Come along on a lively, lyrical exploration of the world''s most beloved sports. Rhyming text and energetic artwork featuring a diverse group of children introduce the basics of eight sports popular around the world: baseball, track, football/soccer, gymnastics, hockey, karate, basketball, and swimming. Includes educational endnotes and art by celebrated illustrator Christiane Engel, whose previous Barefoot credits include Baby''s First Words, Dump Truck Disco, Knick Knack Paddy Whack, and Build-a-Story Cards: Space Quest.

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Christiane Engel's illustrations are fabulous...with a kaleidoscope of colours matched to easy on the eye layers of detail that make for lots of talking points Books My Toddler Loves An ALA Rainbow Book List Top Ten Pick for 2018! Learn over 100 early vocabulary words with a toothy toddler and her two dads! Cheerful acrylic illustrations and digital collage artwork will keep little eyes glued to the pages, searching for the silly woolly mammoth on each one. Designed to support babies'' natural pattern of language development, this first word book for the modern world reflects the earliest nouns, verbs, prepositions, adjectives and interjections that children learn to say. This new edition features a smaller trim size, just right for little hands--and a lower price, just right for savvy caregivers. Also available in bilingual Spanish-English and Spanish-only editions.

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Build early mathematics skills like counting, number recognition, understanding relative quantity and size, and more with Number Circus. This large, sturdy lift-the-flap book teems with humorous vignettes set at a rambunctious circus.

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Nurture kindness and help manage toddlers’ everyday emotions with Mindful Tots: Tummy Ride, written by the award-winning author of the bestselling Mindful Kids activity deck, Whitney Stewart, in collaboration with early childhood development specialist Stefanie Paige Wieder, M.S.Ed.. With clear, straightforward instructions, and calming ocean wave imagery, this cheerful board book enables parents and caregivers to enjoy a simple breathing exercise with children as young as 2 years old. A must-have for naptime, bedtime, travel and more, Mindful Tots: Tummy Ride is designed to help small children learn to soothe themselves while laying the foundation for self-awareness and kindness.

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Now it's time for us to rest. Snuggle up with Baby Dream to develop baby's early language skills and strengthen the caregiver-child bond! Just right for bedtime, naptime or any time caregivers want to soothe a child, Baby Dream features a calming refrain and plentiful prompts to reassure very small children and build secure attachment. With its repeating text, black-and-white patterned illustrations and high-contrast photographs of sleepy babies, this adorable book will capture baby's interest and your heart.

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Watch out for Tico Tango! He wants all of the fruit in the forest for himself, even though it belongs to other animals. Will he anything make this fruit-snatching parrot learn his lesson? Find out in this musical story that teaches kids about colors, animals, and being grateful for what they have.

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This easy-to-follow anthology includes both famous and lesser-known folk tales from Germany, Norway, Russia and beyond! Each of the 7 stories imparts an important lesson using quirky illustrations, humorous text and lovable characters to keep listeners engaged. This new paperback edition includes online access to the audio recording of the story read by the author, master storyteller Hugh Lupton.

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Dreamy Emery loves doodling wild inventions . . . but when a new friend moves in next door with piles of tools and ideas, can they build a real flying machine together? This charming celebration of intergenerational friendship, creativity and the thrill of scientific discovery will delight young inventors and STEM educators alike.

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