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Go on a journey through the jungle without ever leaving your bed! With Your Bedroom is a Rainforest!, kids can transform an ordinary room into a habitat for some of Earth's most amazing creatures with reusable, wall-safe (and BPA-free!), glow-in-the-dark stickers--everything from blue morpho butterflies to Bengal tigers to poison dart frogs! What's your favorite animal? The answer to this question, much like one's favorite color, can say a lot about a kid. Maybe they're into gorillas because they admire their nobility; maybe the colors of a toucan capture their imagination; maybe they like crocodiles because they take to water. While there are countless possible answers to this question, one thing is almost certain: they probably aren't going to say, squirrel. No, the favorite animal of a child tends to be exotic, dangerous, fast, and maybe even endangered. In the past, a long and expensive trip to the zoo was required for kids to pay a visit to their beast of choice. Well, not anymore! Your Bedroom is a Rainforest! brings the incredible ecosystems of Central America, northern South America, western Africa, Southeast Asia, and beyond, right to the walls of your child's bedroom! Within this keepsake-worthy hardcover book you will find more than 60 reusable stickers of jaguars, capybara, scarlet macaws, monkeys, forest elephants, anacondas, and many more adorable--and sometimes ferocious--animals glow in the dark and bring your environment to life. Along with the stickers, kids can look forward to pages packed with illustrations of their favorite animals accompanied by fascinating, and often hard-to-believe facts, such as: Most pandas spend half the day eating. Toxic poison dart frogs have neon colors to warn predators. Tiger urine smells like buttered popcorn. Without sloths, there would be no avocados! Lions may be called the kings of the jungle, but they don't live anywhere near them. Much of the life in the rainforest is found in the trees. Unlike many other cats, jaguars do not avoid water; in fact, they are excellent swimmers. The high-quality, glow-in-the-dark stickers might be what gets kids interested, but the amazing facts are sure to be what keeps them around. And the best part? You're never too old to appreciate amazing jungle animals!About the Author: Hannah Sheldon-Dean is a writer, editor, and educator specializing in publications for children and young adults. She has written several licensed activity books and gift books with Penguin Young Readers, and she writes and edits fiction, nonfiction, and educational materials for a variety of outlets. She is currently a writing consultant at the Columbia University School of Social Work and a volunteer mentor with Girls Write Now. Hannah received a Master's of Social Work from New York University and a BA in Literary Arts and Education Policy from Brown University, and she loves to work on projects that fall at the intersection of those fields. She lives in Brooklyn but grew up in Vermont, so you might see her wandering the city in search of pine trees, mourning doves, caterpillars, or whatever other bits of nature she can find. She also loves singing with Khorikos choir, baking bread, and dreaming about the animal sanctuary she'll open someday.

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Take a tour of this legendary world with Who’s Who: Greek Mythology. This book introduces readers to Greek mythology in an approachable, fun, and educational way, so that all ages can enjoy learning about Greek mythos. Discover themes of heroism, jealousy, vengeance, love, fate, honor, and hubris in the adventures of the brave Heracles, mighty Zeus, wise Athena, beautiful Helen, and more.Inside you’ll find: In-depth profiles for each of the major gods, goddesses, heroes, and demigods The myths surrounding each figure Vibrant illustrations detailing each tale Awesome and terrifying mythological creatures, including Medusa and the Minotaur The Olympian family tree A brief history of ancient Greece A must-have for kids who love history and mythology, this book will captivate young readers as they delve into the infamous stories of a lost world. From epic battles to st

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Turn your home into an underwater utopia with Your Bedroom Is An Ocean!, a one-of-a-kind craft book filled with everything a young seafarer needs to transform their space into an ethereal ecosystem!Why look to the sky for mystery and wonder when one of history's greatest puzzles is right below our noses? Earth's oceans remain one of the most mystifying entities in existence. Swarming with species that have yet to be identified and housing unique characters like sailors, pirates, and (according to some) aliens, the planet's waters are one of the remaining frontiers of our modern world. So why wouldn't children want to immerse themselves in this mystical environment? Your Bedroom Is An Ocean! gives them that power, making ocean exploration as easy as 1-2-turn the page please! And trust us, these pages are filled to the brim with facts and activities too irresistible to ignore, like... The largest ocean is the Pacific, which covers 30% of the Earth's surface. Tsunamis can thunder in at 500 miles per hour, on a good day. The water emitting from hydrothermal vents deep beneath the surface can reach up to 750 degrees Fahrenheit. The planet's largest mountain range is not the Andes...it's the Mid-Oceanic ridge and it's nearly ten times longer than it's above-the-surface counterpart, clocking in at a mind-boggling 40,390 miles. Have you heard of The Bloop? It's not a children's TV character; it's the largest ocean sound that has ever been recorded, and it happened in 1997. There are over 3 million shipwrecks peppering our ocean floors. 91 percent of sea creatures have yet to be discovered, which means marine biologists still have a lot of work to do. Want more? Don't worry. As the universe's largest inhabited space, the world's oceans have plenty of information to offer, all of which will be folded within the pages of our bubbly book. More than just a textbook, though, Your Bedroom Is An Ocean! is also jam-packed with stunning photographs and textile add-ons like stickers that will help kids and parents alike submerge themselves into this perplexing underwater adventure.

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Say I love you, mom with this special collection of activities! Celebrate mothers everywhere in this fun activity book while doodling, writing about favorite memories, or coloring pages that make a special gift this Mother’s Day.I Love You, Mom! has a range of fun and easy activities for kids to complete. Children can draw a family portrait, write down their favorite memories with mom, list ten things they love about her, fill in the blanks, doodle, write poems, fill in coloring pages, and more. Make her day extra special with 15 ways to celebrate mom.This book offers a personalized touch that will be cherished for years to come. There''s no better way to show love and appreciation than with I Love You, Mom! She is sure to treasure it forever.This activity book is: Fun and engaging for children ages 8+ Makes the best gift for Mother’s day, moms, or grandmothers

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Say I love you, dad with this special collection of activities.I Love You, Dad! has a range of fun and easy activities for kids to complete. Children can draw a family portrait, write down their favorite memories with dad, list ten things they love about him, fill in the blanks, doodle, write poems, fill in coloring pages, and more. Make his day extra special with 15 ways to celebrate dad.This book offers a personal touch that will be cherished for years to come. There’s no better way to show love and appreciation than with I Love You, Dad! He is sure to treasure it forever.

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A beautifully illustrated lift-the-flap board book, Windows to the National Parks takes young children on a grand tour of the most engaging scenery in the United States, Mexico, and Canada! Kids will learn about geography and the natural wonders of North America and pick up new sight words along the way!When you look out your bedroom window, what do you see? What if you opened your window and saw the sun rising through the giant trees of Sequoia National Park in California? Or over the Grand Canyon? No matter where a young child lives, these imaginative possibilities will delight them and keep them reading!Windows to the National Parks of North America is an interactive lift-the-flap book that opens windows to reveal the beauty and majesty that exists right in our backyards! Board book readers (infant to age 5) will get a visual sense of the geography of North America, along with the landscape features, flora, and fauna associated with the different regions. And they will pick up some new sight words along the way! This illustrated children’s board book is great for parents, grandparents, librarians, teachers—anyone looking to interest the beginning readers in their lives in the world around them.

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