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A fun Rainbow Fish puzzle for the whole family.The world’s favorite glittery fish is now available in this attractive 36 piece puzzle with real glittery scales! The extra-large pieces make it perfect for children aged 3 and up. The puzzle features five beloved characters– Rainbow Fish, Red Fin, the wise octopus, the big blue whale, and the firefly squid from four Rainbow Fish books (The Rainbow Fish; Rainbow Fish and the Big Blue Whale; You Can’t Win Them All, Rainbow Fish; and Rainbow Fish Discovers the Deep Sea).

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The ninth book in the New York Times bestselling Rainbow Fish series. The vibrant, beautiful watercolor paintings enhance this important lesson for young children about making friends and not telling lies. -OmniLibrosWhen Rainbow Fish meets a new friend, Humbert, he isn’t sure what to think. Humbert tells all kinds of strange stories: Somewhere at the bottom of the ocean there’s a plug! There’s a blue whale living near here . . . and he’s going to eat up all of our food. But before Rainbow Fish and his friends panic, they realize that Humbert just likes to make up tall tales. Rainbow Fish and his friends soon come up with an idea that might make them all happy—even Humbert. The familiar characters taking o

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This superbly printed volume will appeal to young children who love animals (especially the owl, Piatti’s signature animal) and fans of Eric Carle, Leo Lionni and Alice and Martin Provensen. -The New York Times Beloved Swiss designer Celestino Piatti’s fun and retro children’s picture books—all seven combined in one volume for the first time—make this collection a visual treat for the whole family! Celestino Piatti is one of Switzerland’s most famous artists. The designer of thousands of posters and book covers made Piatti an icon. The owl was his hallmark, as was his graphic style with its distinctive black lines. Piatti also painted for children. He illustrated seven picture books at the height of his career. For the first time they are all gathered in a high-quality volume: Animal ABC, Barbara and the Dormouse, The Happy Owls, The Little Crayfish, Circus Nock (The Circus Fa

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Nothing is nicer than sharing and giving in this bilingual Spanish edition of the beloved classic by Marcus Pfister!NorthSouth Books is proud to partner with bi:libri in a new line of multilingual children’s books.  Launching with bilingual editions of The Rainbow Fish in ten languages, and continuing with more unique titles that address universal themes, such as friendship, tolerance, and finding courage—bringing great stories and second-language learning fun to children around the world.  For over twenty-five years the little fish with the sparkling scales, who learned to conquer his vanity, has enchanted children and grown-ups all over the world. A great way to introduce a second language to very young children, be they English- or Spanish-speaking. “Will fascinate preschoolers.”—Booklist “A delightful tale.”—Parade   A CHRIST

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A Bank Street best book of 2023! Take a hike with this father-daughter adventure that’s sure to inspire you to get outside. When a young child reminds her dad about the hike they planned, her father is hesitant —To the tippy top? It’s a great day to watch futbol (soccer). But as the two climb on, her enthusiasm is contagious. Filled with setbacks, surprises, and stunning views, this warm and humorous story highlights in vivid colors the bonding power of a shared experience. A list of creatures at the end prompts a second look for keen-eyed readers to make discoveries of their own. Baptiste Paul and Jacqueline Alcántara (co-creators of The Field) have teamed up again! Baptiste’s humorous and tender text, with a sprinkling of Creole words straight from the Pitons, and Jacqueline Alcántara’s vibrant and evocative illustrations capture the wonder and emotions experienced on the trail and the special relat

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A penguin is a penguin is a penguin in this picture book about community and acceptance, from best-selling author of The Rainbow Fish Marcus Pfister!At first glance, all penguins look the same. But a closer look reveals that every penguin is different. Theo is the smartest of them all, but doesn’t want to show it. Felix has short wings, Sarah loves to draw more than talk, and Lena is attracted to Ida. Each penguin has worries and fears, strengths and dreams. And yet, together they form a community. Amid a picturesque ice landscape with colors ranging from cool to radiantly warm, Marcus Pfister introduces a diverse penguin society in which everyone is allowed to be themself.

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Some sharks can bite 300 times harder than a person and can hear prey in the water from 3,000 feet away. Find out more about these impressive hunters, from the tiny pygmy shark to the giant whale shark.

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Published in hardback in 1995, a story which follows the adventures of Wynken, Blynken and Nod, who set off in a wooden shoe to sail on a river of crystal light into a sea of dew. Illustrated in colour by Johanna Westerman.

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This brilliant edition of a timeless story is sure to become the favorite of a generation. Readers young and old will be enchanted by the vision and mastery of Kinuko Y. Craft''s luminous paintings, inspired by the lavish artwork of late seventeenth-century France and embellished with extraordinary borders and ornamentation. Rich with radiant color and astonishing detail, here is a dream come true for anyone who has ever believed in living happily ever after.

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Storms are swift and violent changes in the weather. From lightning to blizzards, learn all about the awesome power of these amazing natural disturbances.

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