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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company Unwanted: Stories of the Syrian Refugees
Sibert Honor Medalist · New York Public Library Best of 2018 · The Horn Book Fanfare 2018 · Kirkus Reviews Best Books of 2018 · YALSA Excellence in Nonfiction Winner In the tradition of two-time Sibert Honor winner Don Brown's critically acclaimed full-color nonfiction graphic novels The Great American Dust Bowl and Drowned City, The Unwanted is a timely and eye-opening exploration of the ongoing Syrian refugee crisis, exposing the harsh realities of living in, and trying to escape, a war zone. AGES: 7 plus AUTHOR: Don Brown is the YALSA excellence in nonfiction and Sibert Honor award-winning author and illustrator of many nonfiction graphic novels for teens and picture book biographies. He has been widely praised for his resonant storytelling and his delicate watercolour paintings that evoke the excitement, humour, pain, and joy of lives lived with passion. School Library Journal has called him "a current pacesetter who has put the finishing touches on the standards for storyographies." He lives in New York with his family.
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company World in Between: Based on a True Refugee Story
Co-written by a New York Times best-selling author, this moving account of a Muslim boy's refugee journey from war-torn Bosnia to the U.S. celebrates tolerance and kindness while delivering a riveting read. Fifth-grader Kenan loves drawing and playing soccer with his friends. He wants to be a famous athlete, hates it when his classmates call him "Bugs Bunny," and looks up to his big brother, who hasn't had much time for him lately. Sometimes his family drives him crazy, but he loves them. His worries are small... until war arrives on his doorstep. Soon, Kenan's family find themselves trapped in their home with dwindling supplies. Ten months later, with help from friends and strangers, they finally make it out of the country alive. But that's only the beginning of their journey. Perfect for fans of Escape from Aleppo and The Night Diary, Losing Home is an action-packed page-turner with heart: a story about a kid doing his best during difficult times that celebrates the power of community and human resilience. AGES: 8 to 12 AUTHOR: Kenan Trebincevic is a Bosnian Muslim who survived the ethnic cleansing in the Balkan War and came to the United States with his family in 1993. He became a proud American citizen in 2001. Since English is his second language, he enlisted his former client and teacher Susan Shapiro to help tell his story. His work has appeared in TheNewYorkTimes, WallStreetJournal, Slate, Salon, Esquire, Newsday, The Best American Travel Writing, on NPR, Al Jazeera, NY1 and the BBC. He lives with his wife in Astoria, Queens. Susan Shapiro is an award-winning Jewish American journalist and popular writing professor at New York University and The New School as well as the author/coauthor of twelve books including the New York Times bestseller Unhooked.Her work regularly appears in TheNewYorkTimes, NewYorkMagazine, WallStreetJournal, TheWashingtonPost, Salon, TheAtlantic, Oprah.com, Elle, MarieClaire, TheForward and Tablet. She lives with her husband in Manhattan.
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company Chill, Chomp, Chill!
Meet Chomp, a preschooler with lots of feelings... who is also a T. Rex! Join him as he learns to navigate his emotions in this timely debut picture book complete with a downloadable companion song. Should Chomp roar? Should Chomp stomp? Should Chomp... CHOMP? Chill, Chomp. Chill! From losing a toy to making a huge mistake on the kickball field, Chomp is a loveable T. Rex going through tough and relatable preschool experiences. When Chomp is about to lose his temper and act out, he uses mindfulness as a tool to better understand his emotions. Whether it's sharing toys, feeling left out, or making mistakes, every child encounters frustrating situations in the classroom setting and at home. This picture book helps kids identify, understand, and cope with their feelings. With bright, humorous, and playful illustrations and a memorable companion song, children will all want to chill with Chomp as they learn chill skills to manage their emotions in sticky situations through his example. AGES: 4 to 7 AUTHOR: Chris Ayala-Kronos is a writer who has been a children's book editor for a decade and holds an MFA in Writing for Children from Simmons University. Chris lives in Boston, Massachusetts. Paco Sordo has been working in comics, animation, advertising, and illustration for more than a decade, illustrating books such as Fire Truck to the Rescue! and the Tales of Sasha chapter book series. His clients include Nickelodeon, Rovio, Cartoon Networks, and Hallmark. He lives in Madrid, Spain.
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company Best American Science and Nature Writing 2021
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company Latkes, Latkes, Good to Eat: A Chanukah Story
A cheerful and magical folk tale perfect for celebrating the miracle of Chanukah, now gently adapted for the very young board book reader. Latkes, latkes, good to eat. Cook me up a Chanukah treat! On the first night of Chanukah Sadie performs a generous act, and in turn receives a magic pan that cooks up sizzling hot, golden latkes on command. When she goes out one afternoon, her mischievous brothers can't resist using the pan. But what happens when the boys can't make the pan stop cooking latkes? Celebrate the miracle of Chanukah with this joyful and humorous tale of generosity and greed, gently abridged for the board book reader. AGES: 0 to 3 AUTHOR: Naomi Howland is the author and illustrator of several books for children, including The Matzah Man: A Passover Story and Latkes, Latkes, Good to Eat: A Chanukah Story.
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company Best American Essays 2021
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company Dad's Maybe Book
Best-selling author Tim O'Brien shares wisdom from a life in letters, lessons learned in wartime, and the challenges, humour, and rewards of raising two sons. "We are all writing our maybe books full of maybe tomorrows, and each maybe tomorrow brings another maybe tomorrow, and then another, until the last line of the last page receives its period." In 2003, already an older father, National Book Awardwinning novelist Tim O'Brien resolved to give his young sons what he wished his own father had given to him - a few scraps of paper signed "Love, Dad." Maybe a word of advice. Maybe a sentence or two about some long-ago Christmas Eve. Maybe some scattered glimpses of their rapidly aging father, a man they might never really know. For the next fifteen years, the author talked to his sons on paper, as if they were adults, imagining what they might want to hear from a father who was no longer among the living. O'Brien traverses the great variety of human experience and emotion, moving from soccer games to warfare to risque lullabies, from alcoholism to magic shows to history lessons to bittersweet bedtime stories, but always returning to a father's soul-saving love for his sons. The result is Dad's Maybe Book, a funny, tender, wise, and enduring literary achievement that will squeeze the reader's heart with joy and recognition. AUTHOR: Tim O'Brien received the 1979 National Book Award for Going After Cacciato. Among his other books are The Things They Carried, Pulitzer Finalist and a New York Times Book of the Century, and In the Lake of the Woods, winner of the James Fenimore Cooper Prize. He was awarded the Pritzker Literature Award for lifetime achievement in military writing in 2013.
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company The Secret Ingredient Cookbook: 125 Family-Friendly Recipes with Surprisingly Tasty Twists
The Secret Ingredient Cookbook is filled with 125 family-friendly recipes covering every occasion and featuring a totally unexpected ingredient—based on the author's popular Just a Taste food website.Kelly Senyei, founder of Just a Taste, has garnered millions of fans with a delicious hook: every one of her recipes has a secret ingredient, something completely unexpected that takes a dish from common to extraordinary. Her recipes cover every occasion, from crowd-pleasing snacks and 30-minute entrées to make-ahead sides and holiday-worthy desserts.Some of the 125 tried-and-tested recipes include: Vanilla Bean Drop Doughnuts with Greek Yogurt Sweet and Tangy Baked Chicken Wings with Blackberry Jam Kale Panzanella with Croissants Healthy White Chicken Chili with Hummus Crispy Slow Cooker Carnitas with Cocoa Powder And just because the secret ingredients are surprising doesn't mean they're expensive or hard to find, either. Kelly is a busy mother of two, and she made sure every ingredient can be found in any supermarket. This cookbook with surprisingly tasty twists is one you'll go to again and again.
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company Act
Act is the funny and honest follow-up to the middle school graphic novel sensations Click and Camp. Perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier, Shannon Hale, and Victoria Jamieson. How do you know when the person who can make the difference . . . is you? Olive is excited to start sixth grade: new teachers, new experiences, and a field trip to the big city with her best buds! But when Olive finds out that a school policy is keeping some kids from going on the trip, she decides to act. She's prepared to do whatever it takes to be heard - even if it means running against Trent and Sawyer, two of her closest friends, in the student council election! With intense campaign competition and emotions running high, can Olive make a big change and keep her friends? Author-illustrator Kayla Miller crafts a genuine and inspiring story about evolving friendships, supportive family, and finding out that you - yes, you - have the power to make a difference. AGES: 8 to 12 AUTHOR: Kayla Miller is an illustrator and cartoonist with a BFA from the University of Arts in Philadelphia. She is the creator of Creep, a web comic series about a boy who gains weird superhero-like powers. Kayla regularly attends conventions to promote her work and meet other artists.
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company You Call This Democracy?: How to Fix Our Government and Deliver Power to the People
America is the greatest democracy in the world... isn't it? Author Elizabeth Rusch examines some of the more problematic aspects of our government but, more importantly, offers ways for young people to fix them. The power to change lies with the citizens of this great country. Sharing multiple success stories from across the country of people young and old who have made changes to voting policy and structure, and wrapping up with a thorough "what to do now, and how" summary, Rusch has given politically charged readers who are tired of wondering why things aren't better a handbook on how to make it better, starting NOW! AGES: 12 plus AUTHOR: The award-winning freelance writer Elizabeth Rusch is the author of a number of award-winning nonfiction titles for children, including: Generation Fix, Will it Blow?,The Planet Hunter, and For the Love of Music: The Remarkable Story of Maria Anna Mozart. Her previous Scientists in the Field titles include Eruption!, The Mighty Mars Rovers and The Next Wave. Elizabeth lives in Portland, Oregon, with her family.
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company ParaNorthern: And the Chaos Bunny A-hop-calypse
A witch named Abby and her three friends - a wolf-girl, a ghost, and a pumpkinhead - band together to try and save their supernatural town from an invasion of rabid (but adorable!) chaos bunnies in this enchanting middle-grade graphic novel for fans of Making Friends, The Okay Witch, and Lumberjanes. It's fall break in the supernatural town of North Haven, and young witch Abby's plans include pitching in at her mother's magical coffee shop, practicing her potion making, and playing board games with her best friends - a pumpkinhead, a wolf-girl, and a ghost. But when Abby finds her younger sister being picked on by some speed demons, she lets out a burst of magic so strong, it opens a portal to a realm of chaos bunnies. And while these bunnies may look cute, they're about to bring the a-hop-ocalypse (and get Abby in a cauldronful of trouble) unless she figures out a way to reverse the powerful magic she unwittingly released. What's a witch to do? In this deliciously humorous, cosy, and bewitching graphic novel, sometimes the most of powerful magic comes from our connections to family and friends (but kicking bunny butt is great, too). AGES: 8 to 12 AUTHOR: Stephanie Cooke is an award-nominated writer and editor based out of Toronto, Canada. She's a comic book fan, avid gamer, movie watcher, lover of music... and user of sarcasm. She is a purveyor of too many projects and thrives in chaos. Her writing work is featured in Millarworld Annual, The Secret Loves of Geek Girls, and Toronto Comics Anthology. Oh My Gods! is her debut graphic novel.
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company Bird Families of North America
Focusing on families and their shared traits makes bird identification easier than ever. This guide takes readers beyond merely identifying birds to understanding them. Many birders can tell the difference between a White-eyed and Bell's Vireo but cannot begin to describe a vireo and what distinguishes members of this family from warblers or flycatchers. The "species by species" approach makes it difficult to appreciate birds for what they are: members of well-organised groupings united by common traits. Putting the focus on families, and their shared characteristics, makes bird identification easier and more meaningful. More than 150 colour photos illustrate the 81 bird families of the United States and Canada. AUTHORS: Pete Dunne forged a bond with nature as a child and has been studying hawks for more than forty years. He has written fifteen books and countless magazine and newspaper columns. He was the founding director of the Cape May Bird Observatory and now serves as New Jersey Audubon's Birding Ambassador. He lives in Mauricetown, New Jersey. Kevin T. Karlson is an accomplished birder, tour leader, and wildlife photographer. He is a coauthor of The Shorebird Guide and two other books. He lives near Cape May, New Jersey. 200 photographs
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company Girls Rule! 5-Minute Stories
Get your daily dose of girl power with this inspiring treasury bursting with ten stories about ten amazing girls that can each be read aloud in five minutes flat! Fearless, fun, determined, daring, kind, and confident... these girls rule! Whether you're looking for a strong role model, a quick pick-me-up, a jolt of inspiration, or just a giggle, this treasury has all that and more! A padded cover with plenty of glitz and gloss makes this the perfect book for gifting. Get empowered by these ten titles: David McPhail's Sisters; Mary Lyn Ray and Tricia Tusa's A Violin for Elva; Marilyn Singer and Alexandra Boiger's Tallulah's Solo; Margarita Engle and Rafael Lopez's Drum Dream Girl; Allison Oliver's Moon; Irena Kobald and Freya Blackwood's My Two Blankets; Billy Aronson and Jennifer Oxley's Melia and Jo; Camille Andros and Brianne Farley's Charlotte the Scientist is Squished; Linda Sue Park and Ho Baek Lee's Bee-bim Bop!; and David Goodner and Louis Thomas's Ginny Goblin is Not Allowed to Open this Box. AGES: 4 to 7
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company On the Horizon
From two-time Newbery medalist and living legend Lois Lowry comes a moving account of the lives lost in two of WWII's most infamous events: Pearl Harbor and Hiroshima. With evocative black-and-white illustrations by SCBWI Golden Kite Award winner Kenard Pak. Lois Lowry looks back at history through a personal lens as she draws from her own memories as a child in Hawaii and Japan, as well as from historical research, in this stunning work in verse for young readers. On the Horizon tells the story of people whose lives were lost or forever altered by the twin tragedies of Pearl Harbor and Hiroshima. Based on the lives of soldiers at Pearl Harbor and civilians in Hiroshima, On the Horizon contemplates humanity and war through verse that sings with pain, truth, and the importance of bridging cultural divides. With poems about individual sailors who lost their lives on the Arizona and about the citizens of Hiroshima who experienced unfathomable horror, this masterful work emphasises empathy and understanding in search of commonality and friendship, vital lessons for students as well as citizens of today's world. Kenard Pak's stunning illustrations depict real-life people, places, and events, making for an incredibly vivid return to our collective past. In turns haunting, heartbreaking, and uplifting, On The Horizon will remind readers of the horrors and heroism in our past, as well as offer hope for our future. AGES: 10 to 12 AUTHOR: Lois Lowry is the author of more than forty books for children and young adults, including the New York Times bestselling Giver Quartet and popular Anastasia Krupnik series. She has received countless honours, among them the Boston Globe-Horn Book Award, the Dorothy Canfield Fisher Award, the California Young Reader's Medal, and the Mark Twain Award. She received Newbery Medals for two of her novels, Number the Stars and The Giver. Her first novel, A Summer to Die, was awarded the International Reading Association's Children's Book Award. Ken Pak grew up in Baltimore and Howard County, Maryland. After studying at Syracuse University and California Institute of the Arts, he worked at Dreamworks Animation and Walt Disney Feature Animation.
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company Oregon Trail: Hit the Trail! (Two Books in One): The Race to Chimney Rock and Danger at the Haunted Gate
Go west, young pioneer - your journey begins here! Inside you'll find two books in one: The Race to Chimney Rock and Danger at the Haunted Gate. In these first two legs of your trek on the Oregon Trail, you need to find your way to prominent landmarks Chimney Rock and Devil's Gate - but not without unpredictable challenges ahead. Natural disasters, disease, and dishonest people are challenges you'll face in the wild frontier. Make the right choices and make it halfway to your final destination in Oregon Territory! AGES: 7 to 10
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company Henry Works
Henry's friends learn that you can work hard AND love what you do in this installment of the New York Times best-selling series, inspired by the life of Henry David Thoreau. "With a quiet humor and attention to natural settings, Johnson respectfully conveys Thoreau's philosophy of simplicity." - Publishers Weekly, starred review Does it still count as hard work if you are also having fun? Without Henry the bear, inspired by Henry David Thoreau, wildflowers would go unwatered, rivers would have no crossing stones, and storms would come without warning. His friends try to convince him that he's not "doing anything," but Henry finds his work more rewarding than getting paid. Henry Works flows through morning's mist to evening's glow, when Henry's most important work is revealed! A celebration of nature and hard work that comes in many shapes and sizes. AGES: 4 to 7 AUTHOR: D. B. Johnson has been a freelance illustrator for more than twenty years and has done editorial cartoons, comic strips, and conceptual illustrations for magazines and newspapers around the country. Mr. Johnson's first picture book, Henry Hikes to Fitchburg, was a New York Times bestseller and a Publishers Weekly bestseller, as well as an American Bookseller "Pick of the Lists." Henry Hikes to Fitchburg also won numerous awards, including the Boston Globe-Horn Book Award for Picture Books and the Ezra Jack Keats New Writer Award.
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company Henry Climbs a Mountain
Henry refuses to pay taxes while the state allows slavery in this addition to the New York Times best-selling picture book series. A reflection on civil disobedience and how it can inspire freedom for all, based on the life of Henry David Thoreau. "The simple, direct telling is very satisfying, and the stylised illustrations, in coloured pencils and paint, look fresh and inviting." - Booklist, starred review How can you have an adventure when you aren't free to roam? Henry the bear, modelled on the real Henry David Thoreau, wants to climb a mountain, but the tax collector puts him in jail. Henry refuses to pay to a state that allows slavery. But being locked up doesn't stop Henry: he imagines splashing in rivers, swinging from trees, and meeting a stranger who is an escaped slave pursuing freedom. A little civil disobedience can go a long way toward inspiring freedom for all. AGES: 4 to 7 AUTHOR: D. B. Johnson has been a freelance illustrator for more than twenty years and has done editorial cartoons, comic strips, and conceptual illustrations for magazines and newspapers around the country. Mr. Johnson's first picture book, Henry Hikes to Fitchburg, was a New York Times bestseller and a Publishers Weekly bestseller, as well as an American Bookseller "Pick of the Lists." Henry Hikes to Fitchburg also won numerous awards, including the Boston Globe-Horn Book Award for Picture Books and the Ezra Jack Keats New Writer Award.
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company American Dog: Star
From the #1 New York Times best-selling author of Max comes a heartwarming, middle grade adventure story about a rescue dog, Star, who befriends a shy boy as they hunt for lost treasure near Lake Michigan. Star is a dog that everyone passes by. She'd never been outside before ending up in a Michigan animal shelter, and finds it hard to fit in with other dogs as the only one with a hearing impairment. When twelve-year-old Julian meets Star while volunteering at the shelter, Julian recognises the feeling of being an outsider but wanting to make friends. Julian's sure that Star is a diamond in the rough, just like him. He thinks they can prove that to everyone else by finding lost treasure near Lake Michigan. Will Julian and Star's friendship be the key to solving the mystery of Lake Michigan? AGES: 10 to 12 AUTHOR: Jennifer Li Shotz is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Max: Best Friend. Hero. Marine., about the coolest war dog ever. She is also the author of the Hero and Scout series. Among other things, Jen has written about sugar addiction, stinky shoes, and sports-related concussions. A Los Angeles native, she graduated from Vassar and has an MFA in nonfiction from Columbia. A senior editor for Scholastic Action Magazine, she lives with her family and Puerto Rican rescue dog, Vida, in Brooklyn
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company American Dog: Poppy
From the #1 New York Times best-selling author of Max comes a heartwarming, middle grade story about a misunderstood rescue dog, Poppy, who finds kinship with an outcast girl on the coast of Northern California. Poppy is a dog with a problem. She has too much energy, and her elderly owner can keep her only if she can be trained. When twelve-year-old Hannah moves to the coast of Northern California, she thinks she can help turn this rambunctious puppy into the good dog she knows Poppy is. But Hannah realises Poppy's reputation as a pit bull means she has to work even harder to prove that Poppy and dogs like her deserve a second chance. Will Hannah train Poppy into the perfect dog before it's too late? AGES: 8 to 12 AUTHOR: Jennifer Li Shotz is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Max: Best Friend. Hero. Marine., about the coolest war dog ever. She is also the author of the Hero and Scout series. Among other things, Jen has written about sugar addiction, stinky shoes, and sports-related concussions. A Los Angeles native, she graduated from Vassar and has an MFA in nonfiction from Columbia. A senior editor for Scholastic Action Magazine, she lives with her family and Puerto Rican rescue dog, Vida, in Brooklyn.
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company American Dog: Poppy
From the #1 New York Times best-selling author of Max comes a heartwarming, middle grade story about a misunderstood rescue dog, Poppy, who finds kinship with an outcast girl on the coast of Northern California. Poppy is a dog with a problem. She has too much energy, and her elderly owner can keep her only if she can be trained. When twelve-year-old Hannah moves to the coast of Northern California, she thinks she can help turn this rambunctious puppy into the good dog she knows Poppy is. But Hannah realises Poppy's reputation as a pit bull means she has to work even harder to prove that Poppy and dogs like her deserve a second chance. Will Hannah train Poppy into the perfect dog before it's too late? AGES: 8 to 12 AUTHOR: Jennifer Li Shotz is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Max: Best Friend. Hero. Marine., about the coolest war dog ever. She is also the author of the Hero and Scout series. Among other things, Jen has written about sugar addiction, stinky shoes, and sports-related concussions. A Los Angeles native, she graduated from Vassar and has an MFA in nonfiction from Columbia. A senior editor for Scholastic Action Magazine, she lives with her family and Puerto Rican rescue dog, Vida, in Brooklyn.
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company Sydney and Taylor Explore the Whole Wide World
Best-selling author Jacqueline Davies tells the story of two unlikely friends: Sydney and Taylor, a skunk and a hedgehog who strike out to discover the great unknown, despite how afraid they are of it. Charming full-colour illustrations and a laugh-out-loud story make this chapter book perfect for fans of the Mercy Watson and Owl Diaries series. Sydney is a skunk and Taylor is a hedgehog, but no matter how odd the pairing may seem, their friendship comes naturally. They live happily in their cozy burrow... until the day Taylor gets his Big Idea to go see the Whole Wide World. From mountains taller than a hundred hedgehogs, valleys wider than a thousand skunks, to the dangers that lie in the human world, Sydney and Taylor wanted to see it all. With a map and a dream, they bravely set off, soon discovering that the world is much bigger than they realised... AGES: 6 to 9 AUTHOR: Jacqueline Davies is the talented writer of several novels and picture books, including The Lemonade War series and The Boy Who Drew Birds. Ms. Davies lives in Needham, Massachusetts, with her family. Deborah Hocking has illustrated many children's books including Build, Beaver, Build! Life at the Longest Beaver Dam, The Great Henry Hopendower, and Max Explains Everything: Grocery Store Expert. When she's not drawing, you can find her taking her sweet spotted pup for a hike, renovating her 100-year-old cottage, or exploring the beautiful Pacific Northwest. She lives in Portland, Oregon.
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company Sleeping Bags to s'Mores: Camping Basics
From choosing a destination and staying safe to what to cook and doing it on a budget, this guide provides fun advice for tent camping, car camping, and backpacking. Ever wanted to go camping, but had no idea where to start? Need to unplug, but not sure what to do? Do you have childhood memories of camping bliss, but no idea how to do it on your own? CAMPING BASICS has you covered! AUTHORS: Heather Balogh Rochfort and Will Rochfort are a wife-husband duo specializing in writing and photography. Will is a contributing editor for Backpacker magazine and Heather is a full-time freelance writer and author in the outdoor space. They are based in Denver, Colorado. From two expert writers on camping and backpacking, this book covers everything you need to know about how to go camping. From picking a destination and what to pack to how to deal with wildlife (including kids), sporty guides Heather and Will Rochfort will show you the way. CAMPING BASICS is everything you need to know to have the relaxing, fun-filled camping experience you're looking for, and it includes 100 entertaining full-colour illustrations.
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company Oregon Trail: Calamity in the Cold
In this choose-your-own-trail experience, you're traveling all the way from Florida, heading West to the Oregon Trail. See if you can make it to Oregon City! It's 1845 and your family is fleeing Florida with hopes of starting fresh out west. You'll encounter sudden snowstorms that will overwhelm your wagon train en route to the Oregon Trail. Food will become scarce - and you'll get lost. Can you survive the unseasonably cold climates? If you make the right choices, you could find the Lewis-Clark Trail, which would lead back to the Oregon Trai - though it will take longer than you'd planned. Do you have the supplies to last? Can you survive the harsh cold and sickness, pioneer? Choose right and blaze a trail to Oregon City! Includes a map and useful tips on how to survive the Trail. AGES: 7 to 10
£13.26
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company Grayson
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company Dear Benjamin Banneker
Throughout his life Banneker was troubled that all blacks were not free.And so, in 1791, he wrote to Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson, who had signed the Declaration of Independence.Banneker attacked the institution of slavery and dared to call Jefferson a hypocrite for owning slaves.Jefferson responded.This is the story of Benjamin Banneker--his science, his politics, his morals, and his extraordinary correspondence with Thomas Jefferson.
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company Betty Crocker's Slow Cooker Cookbook
Here's a collection of tasty and attractive dishes that can easily be prepared with little to no attention and are ready when you want to eat. Succulent meats, tender poultry and even vegetarian dishes, hot and full of simmered-in flavor, are waiting for you when you want them. This book is full of more than 120 no-nonsense, delicious recipes that are easy for anyone to use-just dump in the ingredients, dial the heat, and dinner will be ready when you get home from work. All the preparation can be done the night before, so putting dinner on in the morning a breeze. Recipes include everything -- meat, chicken ,and meatless main dishes to side dishes, dips, drinks, and even desserts -- with more than 50 photos of these easy, delicious meals. Slow cookers are an all around economical choice -- from the price of appliance to the amount of time spent cooking and the ingredients you can use makes this subject appealing to a wide group of consumers. Slow cooking enhances the flavor and also tenderizes all varieties of meat, including the less expensive cuts, so it is an economical way to cook. Most recipes have cooking times of 8 to 10 hours, so they can be started at the beginning of the day and be ready for dinnertime. Slow cookers are not only for the work-a-day world; they're also very convenient for entertaining and when stove/oven are being used for other food preparations. It is perfect for making crowd-size hot beverages, such as hot chocolate or mulled cider, and it keeps dips and side dishes hot for several hours, making it perfect for hassle-free entertaining and meal making. With Betty Crocker's Slow Cooker Cookbook, putting dinner on the table has never been easier.
£20.93
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company Betty Crocker Best Bread Machine Cookbook
Everyone loves fresh bread, but not the time it takes to make it. Bread machines are hot items in the kitchen because they take the work out of making homemade bread. Even better, Betty Crocker takes the mystery out of the bread machine and brings you easy-to-use recipes for both 1 1/2-pound and 2-pound loaves that work for all the popular bread machine models. We've packed this book with over 100 recipes to tempt your tastebuds. There are delicious bread recipes for classic favorites, rustic breads, sweet doughs, coffeecakes and buns. Betty Crocker's Bread Machine Cookbook also offers a host of recipes for doughs to mix, then shape and bake in a conventional oven - such as foccacia, breadsticks and pizza doughs - with easy-to-follow illustrations on how to shape and trim the loaves. Best of all, you can trust these recipes will work in your bread machine because the Betty Crocker kitchens have tested the recipes in several different machines to ensure success at home. We've also loaded up this book to include information on bread machine ingredients; glossary of bread machine ingredients, techniques, and terms; and a breakdown of the various features found on different models of machines and how to use them. There's nothing better than the taste of homemade bread - and no one brings it to you better than Betty Crocker.
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company Not Even Bones
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company It Ain't So Awful, Falafel
Zomorod (Cindy) Yousefzadeh is the new kid on the block . . . for the fourth time. California's Newport Beach is her family's latest perch, and she's determined to shuck her brainy loner persona and start afresh with a new Brady Bunch name-Cindy. It's the late 1970s, and fitting in becomes more difficult as Iran makes U.S. headlines with protests, revolution, and finally the taking of American hostages. Even puka shell necklaces, pool parties, and flying fish can't distract Cindy from the anti-Iran sentiments that creep way too close to home. A poignant yet lighthearted middle grade debut from the author of the best-selling Funny in Farsi. AGE: 10 to 12 AUTHOR: New York Times bestselling author Firoozeh Dumas was born in Abadan, Iran, and moved to Whittier, California at the age of seven. After a two-year stay, she and her family moved back to Iran and lived in Ahvaz and Tehran. Two years later, they moved back to Whittier, then to Newport Beach. She lives in Munich, Germany, with her husband and three children.
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company Ghosts of Greenglass House
Welcome to the irresistible world of Greenglass House, where thirteen-year-old Milo is spending the winter holidays stuck in a house full of strange guests who are not what they seem. There are fresh clues to uncover as friends old and new join in his search for a mysterious map and a famous smuggler's lost haul. Sure to thrill both fans and newcomers, this smart, suspenseful tale offers ghosts, friendships, and a cast of unforgettable characters, all wrapped up in a cosy mystery. AGES: 10 to 12 AUTHOR: Kate Milford is the New York Times bestselling author of the Edgar Award-winning, National Book Award nominee Greenglass House, as well as Ghosts of Greenglass House, The Boneshaker, The Broken Lands, and The Left-Handed Fate. She lives with her family in Brooklyn, New York.
£11.00
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company Five Little Monkeys 5-Minute Stories
There’s plenty of monkey business in this collection of eight funny stories about the five little monkeys by best-selling author-illustrator Eileen Christelow. Come along with the lovable monkeys on their mischievous adventures as they do everything from jump on the bed to bake a cake to tease a hungry crocodile - and much more. With a padded cover, full-colour illustrations, and stories that can be read aloud in just five minutes, this is the perfect book for bedtime, storytime, anytime!
£14.76
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company Curious George Plants A Tree
When George finds out that the science museum is planning a Green DayA" dedicated to recycling and planting trees, he is curious and wants to help out! But then George begins to recycle things around town that aren't quite ready for the recycling bin, and he gets into a jam. Thankfully, George isn't the only one who wants to help - the whole community can't wait to lend a hand! Features include the following: A plantable bookmark with wildflower seeds Twenty child-friendly tips for a greener world Printed on chlorine-free and acid-free paper from responsibly managed sources, certified by the FSC Printed with environmentally friendly soy inks.
£6.75
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company Jacques Penpin Poulets & Legumes
The legendary cooking teacher whom GQ calls “the most impactful living chef in America” shares his favourite chicken and vegetable recipes from a half-century career spanning two continents. Some, like Poulet à la Crème and Baker’s Wife Potatoes, recall the country French dishes of his childhood, while Chicken with Cognac Sauce and Velvet Spinach come from his days in fine French restaurants. Most, though, are born in his contemporary Connecticut kitchen. All have that trademark Pépin touch: made with just a few steps but sublime enough for company, from Roast Split Chicken with Mustard Crust to Caramelised Tomatoes Provençal. Charmingly illustrated with Pépin’s paintings, this little compendium is perfect for revitalising every cook’s repertoire.
£15.99
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company Sheep Trick or Treat
What will happen when the sheep go trick-or-treating? Could there be wolves lurking in the woods, hoping to catch the sheep as they head home? This lively, funny story is a real treat for fans of this adventuresome flock. AGES 3+ AUTHOR: Nancy Shaw is the author of seven beloved tales featuring the endearing and comical sheep. She came up with the idea for the sheep books during a very long car trip with her husband and two children. She lives in Ann Arbor, Michigan with her family. ILLUSTRATOR: Margot Apple is a freelance illustrator, having illustrated more than fifty books for children while also producing illustrations for "Cricket" and "Ladybug" magazines. She now lives in Shelburn Falls, Massachusetts, with her husband and their pets, a dog and a cat.
£9.87
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company Bats at the Beach
Quick, call out! Tell all you can reach: the night is just perfect for bats at the beach! So pack your buckets, banjos, and blankets-don't forget the moon-tan lotion-and wing with this bunch of fuzzy bats to where foamy sea and soft sand meet. Brian Lies's enchanting art and cheery beachside verse will inspire bedtime imaginations again and again. Come visit a bedazzling world of moonlight, firelight, and ...bats! AUTHOR: Brian Lies is the award-winning author-illustrator of the New York Times bestsellers 'Bats at the Beach', 'Bats at the Library', 'Bats at the Ballgame', and 'Bats in the Band'. In addition, he has written and illustrated more than twenty books for children. Visit www.BrianLies.com to learn more about the author and his books.
£9.06
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company Twas the Night Before Christmas
Everyone knows the famous beginning to this beloved holiday poem: "'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house..." Clement Moore's poem was written in 1822 and has been a holiday classic ever since. This edition, with gorgeous illustrations by Jessie Willcox Smith, was first published in 1912 and is considered by many to be the definitive version of the story. This lovely tale is now a part of the Folk Tale Classics series, with gold foil stamping on the cover and full-colour illustrations throughout. A beautiful and affordable edition of a classic, this book deserves a place in every child's library!
£11.55
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company These Hollow Vows
From New York Times best-selling author Lexi Ryan, Cruel Prince meets A Court of Thorns and Roses in this sexy, action-packed fantasy about a girl who is caught between two treacherous faerie courts and their dangerously seductive princes. Brie hates the Fae and refuses to have anything to do with them, even if that means starving on the street. But when her sister is sold to the sadistic king of the Unseelie court to pay a debt, she'll do whatever it takes to get her back - including making a deal with the king himself to steal three magical relics from the Seelie court. Gaining unfettered access to the Seelie court is easier said than done. Brie's only choice is to pose as a potential bride for Prince Ronan, and she soon finds herself falling for him. Unwilling to let her heart distract her, she accepts help from a band of Unseelie misfits with their own secret agenda. As Brie spends time with their mysterious leader, Finn, she struggles to resist his seductive charm. Caught between two dangerous courts, Brie must decide who to trust with her loyalty. And with her heart. AGES: 14 plus AUTHOR: Lexi Ryan is the New York Times best-selling indie author of over twenty-five romance titles, and the 2018 winner of the Romance Writers of America RITA award for Best Contemporary Romance: Long. Her novels have sold over 725,000 copies across all formats. She lives in Indiana with her husband, two children, and a spoiled dog.
£14.05
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company Carmen Sandiago: Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego?
Where in the world is Carmen Sandiego? She's traveling by air and by sea, over land and on foot. Just when you think you've found her, she slips away again! Lucky for you, she's on your side. Grab your passport and explore the geography and unique cultures across the globe, from Rio to New York and Morocco to Milan, while searching for items of all sorts in this seek-and find-book featuring full-colour illustrations and photography.
£11.76
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company Where Is the Green Sheep?
£8.95
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company The Whole Smiths Real Food Every Day: Healthy Recipes to Keep Your Family Happy Throughout the Week
Today, more than ever, people are looking to transition to a whole foods-based diet, aware of the health benefits of fresh foods over highly processed options. Still, people are used to convenience, and have busy schedules and little time to put a meal on the table. The Whole Smiths Real Food Every Day solves the problem of what’s for dinner during a hectic week. With simple, accessible recipes that are designed to be made ahead, used for leftovers, or thrown into a slow cooker, families will be able to easily prepare healthy meals on a regular basis. Chapters like Sheet Pan Recipes, One-Pot Wonders, Meal Prep, and Leftover Makeovers will guide readers in making the most of their time in the kitchen while delivering healthy recipes that can be made with minimal effort. This follow-up to the best-selling The Whole Smiths Good Food Cookbook will also highlight which recipes are gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free, and more, making it easy to prepare recipes to fit into any diet.
£21.60
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company Weight of Ink
WINNER OF A NATIONAL JEWISH BOOK AWARD A USA TODAY BESTSELLER "A gifted writer, astonishingly adept at nuance, narration, and the politics of passion."-Toni Morrison Set in London of the 1660s and of the early twenty-first century, The Weight of Ink is the interwoven tale of two women of remarkable intellect: Ester Velasquez, an emigrant from Amsterdam who is permitted to scribe for a blind rabbi, just before the plague hits the city; and Helen Watt, an ailing historian with a love of Jewish history. As the novel opens, Helen has been summoned by a former student to view a cache of seventeenth-century Jewish documents newly discovered in his home during a renovation. Enlisting the help of Aaron Levy, an American graduate student as impatient as he is charming, and in a race with another fast-moving team of historians, Helen embarks on one last project: to determine the identity of the documents' scribe, the elusive "Aleph." Electrifying and ambitious, sweeping in scope and intimate in tone, The Weight of Ink is a sophisticated work of historical fiction about women separated by centuries, and the choices and sacrifices they must make in order to reconcile the life of the heart and mind. AUTHOR: Rachel Kadish is the award-winning author of the novels From a Sealed Room and Tolstoy Lied: A Love Story, and of the novella I Was Here. Her work has appeared on NPR and in the New York Times, Ploughshares, and Tin House. SELLING POINTS: Set in 1660s London and the early aughts, The Weight of Ink tracks two women whose lives collide in mysterious ways, and whose respective intellectual and personal ambitions inform and overlap with one another; a historical novel that bears uncanny relevance to the ideas and concerns of our day. Hits that elusive sweet spot - brings to life several fascinating historical epochs (contemporary professor in London gains access to a cache of letters by a woman from 17th-century Holland who works secretly as the scribe of an exiled rabbi from Portugal). With two powerful female protagonists from different centuries telling their stories, weaving in the history of the Jews from Portugal to Amsterdam to London, there is so much delicious material here - so much to learn and talk about. We also plan to include a reading group guide and Q&A with the author in the back matter, and we hope this will encourage reading groups to pick this title for discussion. An intellectually ambitious, suspenseful, and entertaining page-turner; a satisfying and accessible narrative jigsaw puzzle that will appeal to a wide range of readers - historical fiction readers and beyond.
£17.30
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company King Bidgood's in the Bathtub
In this delightful story, the king refuses to leave his bathtub and rule the kingdom. One by one, the Knight, the Queen, the Duke, and eventually all the members of the King's Court attempt - and fail - to persuade King Bidgood to leave his sumptuous bath. Why King Bidgood finally leaves his bathtub makes a delightful surprise ending to this exuberant tale.
£9.53
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company Trick-Or-Treat with Tow Truck Joe
The cars and trucks of Motor City are dressed up to trick-or-treat in this holiday adventure from the world of Tow Truck Joe. Joe and his pup, Patch, find surprises around every curve - and readers find surprises under every giant lift-the-flap - in this rhyming board book that’s more beep than boo!
£10.36
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company Big Idea Gang: Everybody Needs a Buddy
It's pirate ship vs. buddy bench! When third-graders Deon, Kym, Lizzy, and Connor formed the Big Idea Gang, their mission was simply to oust the old mascot in favour of something cooler. But sales from the new mascot paraphernalia have led to extra cash for the PTA, and you can bet this gang has big ideas about how to spend it. A playground pirate ship! An author visit! New basketball hoops! Luckily, their teacher, Miss Zips, is skilled in the art of persuasion. Armed with Miss Zips's persuasive tips, the Big Idea Gang sets out to build a case for a new-and-improved Clay Elementary, and convince the rest of the school that their idea is the best.
£7.24
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company Five Funny Bunnies (Board Book)
A playful peek-a-boo cover reveals five funny bunnies for preschoolers to count in every sweet scene of this board book. Perfect for Easter baskets! Five funny bunnies dash through the trees, over the flowers and through the leaves. The Easter Bunny calls, "Come out of the clover!" But only four little bunnies hop-hop over. This board book features a rhyming read-aloud text with five sparkling bunnies as they peer through a die-cut cover. Each page turn provides a playful reveal - including a starring role by the Easter Bunny. Share this with preschoolers ready to hop into reading and counting! AGES: 0 to 3 AUTHOR: Hilli Kushnir is an illustrator, designer, and chocolate addict who resides in New York City. Visit Hilli at hillik.com.
£8.54
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company Armstrong and Charlie
Charlie isn’t looking forward to sixth grade. If he starts sixth grade, chances are he’ll finish it, and he’ll be older than his older brother ever was. Armstrong isn’t looking forward to sixth grade either. He’ll have to wake up at five thirty to ride a bus to an all-white school in the Hollywood Hills. When they are assigned seats next to each other, what starts as a rivalry becomes a close friendship. Set in Los Angeles in the 1970s, Armstrong and Charlie is the hilarious, heartwarming tale of two boys from opposite worlds. Different, yet the same.
£9.54
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company Whole Smiths Good Food Cookbook, The
As fans of the Whole30 know, it can be challenging to figure out how to eat for the other 335 days of the year. Michelle Smith, creator of the blog The Whole Smiths, has the answers. This cookbook, the first ever fully endorsed and supported by Whole30, offers a collection of 150 recipes to keep Whole30 devotees going strong. Many recipes like Spaghetti Squash Chicken Alfredo are fully Whole30-compliant, and all are gluten-free, but you’ll also find recipes with a careful reintroduction of grains, like the tortillas in the Chile Enchilada Bake. Some recipes include beans and legumes, so there are plenty of vegetarian options. There are even desserts like Chocolate Chip and Sea Salt Cookies! Throughout the book, icons help readers identify which recipes fit their dietary constraints (and which are easily adaptable), but perhaps most important of all, the recipes are a delicious way to help anyone achieve a long-term approach to good health.
£23.25
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company Mustache Baby (Lap Board Book)
When Baby Billy is born with a mustache, his parents have to figure out if it's a good-guy mustache or a bad-guy mustache in this hilarious oversized board book perfect for reading aloud at storytime. When Baby Billy is born with a mustache, his family takes it in stride. They are reassured when he nobly saves the day in imaginary-play sessions as a cowboy or cop and his mustache looks good-guy great. But as time passes, their worst fears are confirmed when little Billy's mustache starts to curl up at the ends in a suspiciously villainous fashion. Sure enough, "Billy's disreputable mustache led him into a life of dreadful crime." Plenty of tongue-in-cheek humor and cartoonish illustrations make this the perfect baby shower gift for a mustachioed father to-be. AGES: 0 to 3 AUTHOR: Bridget Heos is the author of thirteen young adult nonfiction books. Joy Angis the illustrator of I Will Not Read This Book and has worked in both the comic and gaming industries.
£15.11