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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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A heartwarming story in which the magic of Christmas results in surprises. For animal lovers ages 5 years and up.It’s Christmas Eve when a young kitten is left alone on the deserted streets of the city. She’s hungry and cold. She would like to go to a home of her own. Is she the only one with a holiday wish?

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Meet the nicest wild animals in the snow. Learn funny and interesting facts, followed by double pages of action-packed photographs and illustrations. Facts and fiction are combined in special cooperation with the World Wildlife Fund. Kids will love getting to know more about their favorite animals. Featured animals are the emperor penguin, the arctic fox, the harp seal, the brown bear, the greylag goose, the arctic hare, the polar bear, the killer whale and the reindeerFor animal lovers ages 4 years and up.

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"A message about the importance of community, gently imparted with love." - Kirkus Reviews "A warmhearted picture book about building community one act of kindness at a time" - BookList Paloma feels lonely after her best friend moves away. Then she meets Noah, who’s out with his wagon. Joining him, she learns that being kind is the best cure for loneliness. A warm story of friendship, generosity, and feeling at home in a neighborhood. For children ages 5 years and up.

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“Now that’s how you catch a fish!”Willy knows everything about fishing—or so he thinks. Walter doesn’t know much about fishing, but he tries to be helpful. Unfortunately, Willy won’t listen, and the fish won’t bite. But the two friends don’t give up easily, and as they surely have fun trying, things look up!A funny story about being persistent, enjoying the great outdoors and spending quality time with our loved ones. For lovers of fresh air (and fishing pros!) 5 years and up.

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A funny and warm story about taking a bath. For everyone ages 4 years and up. Little Pig has been playing outside all day, so now it’s time for a bath. The animals he meets on his way home all wash themselves in their own way. Cat uses her tongue, Donkey rolls in the dust . . . but how does Little Pig get clean again?

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A cheerful and imaginative book that invites everyone to go outside. For adventurers ages 5 years and up. The clouds are gone and the sun is out. It’s time to put the phones away and enjoy the sunshine before the sun goes down. There are so many things to explore outside. Play soccer, skateboard, or find new bugs! What will you do with your time outside?

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"A reminder to stop, listen, and appreciate." - Kirkus Reviews Isabel the mouse plays the violin and dreams about beautiful sounds. Her siblings are also musicians and they all play music together. Every day, she takes a walk in the forest, searching for sounds she doesn't know yet. During her strolls, she finds different animals and insects who play beautiful tunes, but every time she tells her siblings about it, they look down on the new sounds she discovers. Will an encounter with a newly arrived band show them how to appreciate ‘different’ music? This title includes a few ideas for music education. A musical plea in favor of open ears, inclusion and diversity for little musicians ages 4 years and up.

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A simple and interactive, concept book for toddlers ages 24 months and up, with a focus on the child's world. Phew, it's hot outside. Lily and Milo go to the beach. They build a nice sandcastle and look for shells. But ... where did Milo go? This book is everything that is great about summer! From bathing suits to playing on the beach to sunflowers and ice-cream, these two friends truly enjoy this time of the year!

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A heartwarming book about expectations, surprises, and a cat named Doggie. For animal lovers ages 4 years and up. A little boy wants a dog and is surprised when a cat comes to live at his house. Can this cat play fetch? NO! Can this cat do tricks? NO! Can this cat replace a dog? MAYBE. Maybe this cat is just what a little boy needs.

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"A delightful guide to a perfect bedtime prep. " - Kirkus Review "This is a cute story! The illustrations are vivid and super adorable. Dot, the "ladybird" at the heart of the story, is visiting each resident of the bug hotel, to make sure they are getting ready for bed. There are a couple interactions that a more observant child will ask about (like Dot jumping in the bath with the dung beetle, or hopping on the potty next to the pill bug - and then they both leave without washing hands! But little details like that are easy to explain. Overall a cute bedtime story that a parent can use to reinforce routines or introduce new ones." - Alma Public Library Dot is checking in to the Bug Hotel for the night. But before she goes to sleep, she makes sure all the other bugs are ready for bed. Good night, sleep tight! A funny book about bedtime rituals. For sleepyheads ages 4 and up. Guided Reading Level I

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“Persistence makes a difference in this understated charmer” – Kirkus Reviews Early in the morning, just before Sam's alarm clock is about to go off, a strange sound enters the bedroom. SHRIEK! SHRIEK! What's that noise? This is not a good way to start the day! Sam is woken up by a loud bird, but he tries to sleep through it. What can Sam do to stop it? This bird is relentless! Will Sam find a new friend in this magpie and finally manage to sleep in? A cheerful picture book about understanding, tolerance and patience, and also chirping birds, from the author of A Warm Friendship and When I Look Up, for early birds ages 5 years and up.

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"This book offers readers exactly what it promises and just might trigger greater interest and curiosity in readers, inspiring them to research and read further on their own. - Sharon the Librarian" Just like people, animals need a place to live. The nine animals in this book are very talented builders and make their own homes! Sometimes it’s high in a tree, and sometimes it’s hidden under the ground. They use earth, branches, and leaves, or whatever they can find nearby. Each house has its own style, from small and simple to large and complex. There are animals that prefer to live alone and others that live in groups. Animals build nests, dig tunnels, build roads and dams, and webs. Discover the amazing beaver, cross spider, sociable weaver, termite, stork, meerkat, honeybee, Japanese pufferfish, and mole. See who these special builders are! This is the first book in the Super Animals series, beautifully illustrated nonfiction about special animals. For little biologists ages 5 and up. Guided Reading Level O

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"Terrific book filled with a child's imaginative thoughts This book introduces tornado information in the most positive was for young children. Very creative fabulous illustrations with detailed thoughts relating to the tornado and its effect inspire young children that taking a bath is great fun" - ITEEA "Timmy’s Tornado is a fun picture book about a boy and his pet tornado. The story is engaging and a fantastical twist on the everyday bath. I would recommend this to children and educators, as Timmy’s journey with his tornado can be used as a basis for practicing story sequencing." - Plymouth Public Schools Timmy finds a tornado at the bottom of his bathtub. He decides he’s going to keep it. The tornado was sweet and cuddly at first, but its jar soon became too small. . . A book full of fantasy and fun and a pet tornado. For bath-loving children ages 4 and up. Guided Reading Level J

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"This is a nice book for grandpas and toddlers with a repetition on each set of pages. The repetitions are great for kids of this age, and the simple illustrations will catch their attention well. I look forward to checking out a physical copy of this book." - PGCL Who do you love? Grandma! A cheerful little book about playing with Grandma. For toddlers ages 12 months and up, with a focus on the child’s emotions. At Clavis, our focus is on what’s best for children. We believe that books play an important role in each new phase in life. Our toddler books are tailored for every stage from 0 to 3 and focus on the five most important themes in their life: daily life, skills, emotions, the world, and language development. The age range and theme of every book in our toddler series can be found on the back cover in the form of a colored train.

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From internationally bestselling and award-winning author and illustrator Anita Bijsterbosch, comes a fun, colorful, and sturdy board book about cute animals for toddlers to expand their world! What animals live in the jungle? And what animals live in the ocean? How about the farm? And the garden? A cute book with flaps about animals playing together. For toddlers ages 18 months and up, with a focus on the child’s world. At Clavis, our focus is on what’s best for children. We believe that books play an important role in each new phase in life. Our toddler books are tailored for every stage from 0 to 3 and focus on the five most important themes in their life: daily life, skills, emotions, the world, and language development. The age range and theme of every book in our toddler series can be found on the back cover in the form of a colored train.

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A sweet children's book that explains co-parenting and shared custody in such a positive way! Mila has two homes: some days she lives with Mommy and some days she lives with Daddy. Today she is going to her mommy’s house. Everything is a little different at Mommy’s than at Daddy’s. But Mommy and Daddy both think Mila is the sweetest girl in the whole world. A warm and simple story about a girl whose parents are divorced. For toddlers ages 30 months and up, with a focus on the child’s daily life. At Clavis, our focus is on what’s best for children. We believe that books play an important role in each new phase in life. Our toddler books are tailored for every stage from 0 to 3 and focus on the five most important themes in their life: daily life, skills, emotions, the world, and language development. The age range and theme of every book in our toddler series can be found on the back cover in the form of a colored train.

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It’s easy to be kind. Offer a smile. Say thank you. Lend a helping hand. You’ll see that when you are kind, others are kind too. A little book about kindness and friendship. For people of all ages.

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