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Meeting young children right where they are, this title encourages a healthy balance in daily living. Endearing illustrations.- John Scott; School Library Journal ReviewsIt’s time to eat, but Billy the baby elephant isn’t hungry yet. He wants to play! When Billy visits his friends, they want to have a snack first. And then, Billy’s belly starts to rumble too... A happy book about a baby elephant who always wants to play. For toddlers ages 12 months and up, with a focus on the child’s daily life.

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"Reframes the idea of what music might be." - Kirkus ReviewsToby dreams of singing along with the blackbirds. But when his dream finally comes true, everyone runs away. That’s how awful his singing sounds! Toby flees into the forest, because he’ll never be able to make beautiful music . . . right?A cheerful book about discovering unexpected talents when you think you don’t have any. For musical stompers ages 5 years and up.

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A cheerful summer story about camping. For toddlers ages 24 months and up, with a focus on the world surrounding the child.Lily and Milo are going on vacation. They’re going camping! Before they can leave, they have to pack their suitcases. That’s not easy! Which camping equipment do they need? What do they leave at home? At the camping site, Lily immediately tries to put up the tent. But where did Milo suddenly go?

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"Proof that new things can be wonderful." - Kirkus Reviews¡Tantas cosas nuevas! Desde que nos mudamos, nada ha sido igual. Desearía regresar a mi vida de antes, antes de que todo sea nuevo. ¿O será que las cosas nuevas también pueden ser divertidas? Un libro ilustrado conmovedor y reconfortante sobre cómo acostumbrarse a nuevas situaciones. Para niños de 5 años en adelante.

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A bright and interactive first introduction to babies and reproduction, with fun games and questions. For inquisitive children ages 3 years and up.Noa is going to be a big sister. There’s a baby in Mommy’s belly. But how did the baby get there? How does the baby grow? When will the baby come out of Mommy’s belly? And how? You’ll read it all in this book!"The tone is warm and welcoming throughout. An excellent overview—clear, inclusive, and specific without sounding clinical." -Kirkus Reviews

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Kisses can make you feel warm and tingly, they can make you feel a tickle all the way down to your toes, they can make your heart beat faster and they can make you feel like you’re flying. Giving a kiss might not be the only way to show affection, but it sure is one of the best! But who started it? You’ll find the answer to this important question in this enchanting picture book for smoochers ages 3 years and up.

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A fun and colorful book about the everyday items in a house. For toddlers ages 12 months and up, with a focus on the child’s daily life.Welcome to my house! There are so many things here. Some of them make noise, like the vacuum cleaner, the clock, and the TV. Other things are very quiet, like the plant, the mirror, and the chairs. What else can you see?

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Discover the life of Marie Curie. Her work as a female scientist, her Nobel Prize achievements, as well as her persistence and drive, continue to inspire the world today.On November 7, 1867, Maria Skıodowska—a woman who changes the Scientific world forever—is born in Poland. With a natural talent for mathematics, she graduates high school at the age of fifteen! Soon after, she graduates from Paris University and gets married, taking the name Marie Curie. Her work will change the course of science forever, as well as show us to not be afraid of exploring and pushing hard to achieve our goals. The Great Minds series introduces young children to the greatest scientists of all time.This edition: Marie Curie, the female pioneer in the study of radioactivity.For researchers ages 9 years and upIt includes: - Historical facts - Facts relating to magnetic fields, radioactivity, the study of matter and related topics- Illustrations to help with understanding- Ideas for experiments to conduct in the classroom or at home

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A bright and interactive first introduction to the body, with fun games and questions. For inquisitive children ages 4 years and up.Children often get butterflies in their belly. They get butterflies when they’re excited about something, like seeing a good friend, and they get butterflies when they’re unsure about something, like going to the doctor. That’s all very natural.Butterflies in Your Belly makes children’s bodies discussable, with tailor-made books for different ages. Children grow up, and Butterflies in Your Belly grows with them. What a nice feeling.In this book, you get to know your own body, from the top of your head to the tips of your toes. Do you know the names of your body parts? And how to take care of your body? And what to do when you’re sick? You read it all in this book!

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Learn about different wild animals as you explore the world around you!Follow Louis, Olivia, and Emma as they imitate wild animals! You’ll learn to “Roooaaar” like a lion or snap your fingers to ‘Click, click’ like a crab. Wait...maybe you’ll want take a nap with the koala! Fun will ensure as you learn the sounds animals make. A delightful interactive book full of recognizable illustrations of wild animals. For toddlers ages 12 months and up.

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This colorful story about celebrating together, creativity, and collaboration will surely leave a smile on all faces! Piggy is throwing a party for his birthday. Everything is ready. He invited his friends, decorated the house, and made lots of delicious treats! But poor Piggy is so busy that the food is gone before he gets to enjoy a snack himself. What is he to do now? Luckily, his friends get creative, and, soon enough, Piggy joins in the celebration with a full belly! A cheerful story about sharing, friendship, and creative thinking. For everyone who likes parties. Fourth book in the Piggy series after Little Book of Kindness, Little Book of Caring, and Just for You.

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A beautiful celebration of traditions, music, and community...and a granddaughter's love for her Grandma. Abbey is spending the night at Grandma’s, but Grandma has gone on a cooking spree, making delicious Surinamese dishes: dahlpuri roti, chicken satay, plantain soup, and kip pastei! As Grandma cooks, Abbey is bored… She quickly devises a plan to throw a surprise party for Grandma and, pretty soon, the house is filled with laughter, music…and great food! A celebratory book filled with rhythm, music, and plenty of good food. For party animals ages 5 years and up.

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A cheerful Halloween book full of friendly monsters, ghosts, and witches. For children ages 4 years and up who aren’t easily scared.Creepy creatures with big claws, hairy werewolves, zombies, and ghosts . . . everyone is welcome at the Halloween party! Cozy . . . or also a little spooky?

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A warm story about the cheery hustle and bustle before Christmas and the most beautiful gift in the world: friendship! For animals and children ages 4 years and up.The animals of the forest are busy preparing a Christmas party. They each have their specialty: Bear weaves a mat of moss, Squirrel gathers tasty nuts, Deer makes apple cider, Fox bakes a delicious pie, and Owl writes a poem. And Rabbit? He doesn’t know what to do. But he’ll surely think of something, right?

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Wow! This series is full of animals, plants, and phenomena that are so spectacular that you’ll be left in awe!From space, the earth looks like a beautiful, colored ball. You immediately see the white clouds, blue oceans, and green, gray, and brown pieces of land. But on the inside, the earth looks very different. Are you also curious about what’s underneath your feet? Is it hot inside the earth? And do animals live there? Travel along to the center of the earth and discover everything about stone caves, geysers, volcanoes, and other magical phenomena under the earth’s crust.In this second book in the Wow! series, you travel to the mysterious core of our planet. For little explorers ages 5 years and up.

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An instructive look-and-point book about shapes. For children ages 3 years and up.Worm is in shape. He comes across shapes everywhere: circles, squares, triangles . . . even a star! He can also imitate the shapes with his long body. Can you see them all?

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"A small story with countless interactive opportunities." - Kirkus ReviewsI’m Pip and this is my book. Hold on, I hear someone else. Ah, my friend Timothy Vanderlong. Timothy is the longest dog in the world. Would you like to see Timothy?A funny book about Pip and his friend Timothy Vanderlong. For children ages 3 years and up.

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An imaginative rhyming picture book full of funny creatures. For little monsters ages 4 years and up.A little wizard paints creepy, crawly creatures, but soon they come alive. They creep right off his paper. Come meet all his monsters, but please, whatever you do—don’t let them escape!

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An activity board book for toddlers that’s filled with fun! For little nature researchers ages 30 months and up, with a focus on language development.Little Monkey has many adventures in the jungle. What will he do with the long thread that Spider makes for him? His friend Elephant is sad because he’s gray, as gray is the color of a rain cloud. How can Little Monkey cheer up Elephant?Each of the three jungle stories in this book comes with puzzles and games you can play together.

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"A positive and uplifting introduction to an ancient tradition." - Kirkus ReviewsDeep in the jungle, a little panda and his friends are doing yoga. They stretch, reach, and balance. They’re really rocking it! But . . . Little Panda feels sad because he doesn’t have beautiful spots, fancy feathers, or bright colors like his friends. He’s just plain black and white. Help Little Panda discover his radiant inner beauty!A journey through the 7 chakras will leave children filled with positive energy and will help them connect with their emotions so their inner beauty can shine bright in all of their beautiful colors. A book filled with positive energy about being yourself, in all your colors. For children ages 5 years and up.

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Bestselling title is now a board book! "This is a good option to help young and older children with separation anxiety." - School Library Journal The world is big ... Much, much bigger than Mother Kangaroo's pouch. But Little Kangaroo would rather stay with Mommy, where it's safer, warmer and easier. Mom tries to show Little Kangaroo all that life has to offer. It does no good at first, but then... A splendid picture book about letting go in a loving way.

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A comforting, step-by-step guide to a well-trod topic." - Kirkus Reviews I take a bath. I wash myself with my washcloth, and Mom washes my hair. I play some more, and then I wrap my soft, warm towel around me! Next, I put on my pajamas. I drink my bottle of milk and read my book. I go to sleep with my sweet teddy bear! A cheerful book full of recognizable illustrations of bathtime and bedtime rituals. For toddlers ages 12 months and up, with a focus on the child’s daily life.

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A delightful book of the many vehicles you might find on the road. For toddlers ages 12 months and up, with a focus on the world surrounding the child. This is my car. I also ride the bus. There are many other vehicles: like the truck, garbage truck, and tank truck. The ambulance, police van, and fire truck are especially helpful! There are also work vehicles such as the tractor, bulldozer, excavator, and crane truck.

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A cautionary tale about our obsession with electronic devices and a reminder about reconnecting with the simple things offline…Do you ever wish you could play with your tablet non-stop? Be careful what you wish for! It might actually come true, and you might find out it wasn’t such a great idea after all! Connor Crowe loves his parents, he loves his dog, he even loves his sister. But, most of all, he loves . . . his tablet! He plays on it when he wakes up. He plays on it when he gets home. He plays on it before he goes to bed. But one day, he wishes he could just let it go . . .A helpful story about a boy who can’t let go of his tablet. For children ages 5 years and up.

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A familiar story about falling down and getting back up. For brave go-getters ages 4 years and up.I want to ride my bike, but I crashed it when I tried. What if I can’t do it? What if I get hurt? But riding looks like fun! Could I find the courage to try again?

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A sweet story about having patience as we grow. For everyone ages 4 years and up.Paisley’s birthday is today, right? Then why doesn’t she feel any older? She still has trouble reading, still has trouble jumping in the Hopstacle Course, and is still in Bunnygarten. When will she finally be big?

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An enlightening informative book tailor-made for toddlers about the forester and everything she (or he) does. For nature lovers ages 4 and up. Today, we head out with the forester. Do any trees have to be cut down or planted? Are there any animals in the forest that weren’t there before? Is the forest clean or did someone dump trash? Is there a walk in the dark on the program? The forester keeps an eye on all of that and protects nature.

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A cheerful see-and-guess-book with flaps full of unexpected similarities. For little animal lovers ages 18 months and up, with a focus on the world surrounding the child. How are a chicken and a star alike? What does a bee have in common with the sun? Does an octopus look like a kangaroo? Does a pig’s ear remind you of a flamingo? Lift the flaps in this book and be surprised!

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An endearing and simple story about being a little bit afraid of the dark. For brave toddlers ages 30 months and up, with a focus on the child’s emotions. Mila is lying in her bed in Mommy’s house. It’s dark all around her. Very dark. Mommy forgot to check if there were any monsters! Daddy always checks, but this is Mommy’s house. Does Mommy have someone to chase away the monsters? Who could that be?

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Silver medal winner of the 2020 Key Colors Illustrators Competition! "An alphabet book with just the right amount of toothy mayhem." - Publishers Weekly Doris the gharial crocodile has her motherly hands full with twenty-six misbehaved hatchlings. Follow along on a journey through the alphabet as she tries to bring peace back into her home. An amusing book about a crocodile and her cheeky hatchlings, whose names all start with a specific letter of the alphabet. For readers who know their ABCs ages 4 years and up. Key Colors is Clavis’ biennial contest for picture book creators. Held in international markets since 1996, the first US edition was inaugurated in 2020. Only a children’s book, intended for ages 2-7, can qualify for the award. A professional jury evaluates the artistic, literary, and child-oriented qualities of the works with the winner receiving a monetary prize in addition to being published by Clavis. For many illustrators, this unique award is the start of a successful international career.

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An informative story about being sick and staying home. For children ages 5 years and up. Beaver sneezes and snorts all the time. His nose is red and he has a fever. Beaver knows that something is wrong. He’s worried he may have a contagious disease. When his friends come to help him, he doesn’t open the door. He doesn’t want to accidentally get anyone sick.

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A delightful and magical story for unicorn lovers ages 4 years and up. Can you ever catch a unicorn? They’re hard to find and very shy. Sometimes they hide in the forests and come out at just the right time. If you’re lucky, you can find one . . . and ride it! Follow the simple rules in this book to find a unicorn.

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An emotional and necessary tale about early-onset dementia to help kids understand the disease and to understand that even though their loved ones might not remember who they are, they still love them. For children ages 7 years and up. Something is different about Grandpa. He forgets things very easily--he even forgets what simple words mean. Grandpa can remember a lot from his childhood, but his granddaughter, Cathy, knows that something is wrong. Join Cathy and her family as they learn about early-onset dementia and find things that Grandpa will hold dear, just like his dear girl, Cathy.

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A recognizable and warm story about the arrival of a new baby. For sweet siblings ages 4 and up. Squirrel is going to be a big sister. But she is worried…Will her parents still think she is sweet or pretty? And why does everybody seem to be so in love with the new baby? Are they all forgetting about her?

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Meet the nicest wild animals of the savanna. 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! In this title, readers will learn about the wild animals of the savanna (such as the zebra, the giraffe, the lion, the Nile crocodile, and others). It's a book with stories, followed by facts. For animal lovers, ages 4 and up.

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"Chick’s two oft-repeated words, sweet and cute, accurately sum up this tale" - Kirkus Reviews Join Chick as he meets the new babies and their parents to celebrate a special occasion. Some of the adorable moments include the cuteness of baby bunnies, mommy squirrel sitting on a bench with baby squirrel, or mommy elephant playing on the grass with baby elephant. A sweet look at different animals of the world. For curious adventurers ages 12 months and up, with a focus on the child's emotions.

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Do you have any secrets? Do you keep them all to yourself? Secrets can be a window to our souls, and, sometimes, sharing them, can help us bond with others.Sophia has all kinds of secrets. Some she shares with her dog. Some with the breeze. Some with the sandbox or stars in the night sky. But the best secret of all is shared with her brother, Ben, in their tree fort.A poetic story about a girl who shares different secrets in different ways. For readers ages 4 years and up.

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A gentle adventure with charming illustrations that is sure to comfort and delight. For brave readers ages 5 years and up. Little Bird is afraid to leave the nest; he doesn’t think that he can fly. But when he lands in a big city by accident and discovers that the world is more amazing than he ever imagined, he finds the courage to soar!

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A funny and touching story about a sweet gorilla who is a little bit different and learns to love himself. For unique children ages 4 and up. Albert the gorilla was born with enormous feet. Albert's parents think he's perfect. Extraordinarily perfect. And his extraordinary feet are perfect too. Little Albert loves his enormous feet until he gets older. By then, his big feet have become an extraordinary burden! One day, as Albert and his friend Rex are playing in the woods, a storm breaks out. The two gorillas are scared and look for ways to go home. Will Albert’s feet come in handy now?

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A sweet story for little puddle jumpers, ages 4 and up. It's raining! Time to walk your dog and jump in puddles! A rainy day can be such fun . . . but how do the birds, insects, and other animals feel about the rain? This lively story flows through how different animals find shelter from the rain and the splish splash sounds of raindrops. The playfulness of the author's writing style, the soothing illustrations and vibrant colors provide the backdrop to this lovely ode to rain.

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The second book in the Marvelous but True non-fiction series for children by Jan Leyssens and Joachim Sneyers! "A good introduction to the accomplishments of Marie Tharp for young readers. The information given hits the highlights of her mapping and discovery of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge and will lead those interested in geology and cartography to search for further reading. The illustrations are bright and engaging, and complement the text well." - April Gray In the early part of the twentieth century, the researcher Marie Tharp worked on a detailed map of the bottom of the ocean. And then she made a discovery—a chasm down the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. Could this discovery help prove the age-old theory that the continents on Earth move? The second book in a series about scientific wonder, now focusing on oceanographic cartographer Marie Tharp! Dreaming, daring, thinking, and doing. For researchers ages 6 and up. Guided Reading Level P

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"This is a great book for teaching and learning new vocabulary! I can see myself reading it to my daughter with her curled up in my lap. I also like that the author used varying prepositions. Great vocabulary and counting book!" - Charles County Public Schools One little mermaid swimming in the sea. Off on an adventure—come along with me! A sweet counting book that encourages reading together. For toddlers ages 30 months and up, with a focus on the child’s language development. 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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The third book in the bestselling Sam & Benny series, after "A Book For Benny" and "Benny Learns To Swim"! "An often dreaded new experience gets a makeover." - Kirkus Reviews "Kids reading the book discover the sights and sounds connected to a busy hair salon. The illustrations are very well done. They are whimsical and full of expression and fun. Kids will experience through this delightful book exactly what a trip to get a haircut in a salon will entail. I really like the book and I wholeheartedly recommend it. Vive la coupe de cheveux!" - Storywraps Sam’s hair is getting long. Time for a visit to the hairdresser. But when Pierre begins to cut Sam’s hair, Benny starts to bark. Is Benny scared? A funny and sweet story about a special friendship between a girl and her dog, and about a visit to the hairdresser. For animal lovers ages 4 and up. Guided Reading Level J

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"This book makes important points about mitigating anxiety in young children" - Kirkus Reviews"Absolutely super delightful! It is the perfect message "mistakes" to learn at a very young age. Each elementary school class and library should have copies of this amazing book. Having taught elementary, and first grade especially for many years, this is exactly how these young children/students feel. They do think mistakes are bad, but it is very important that they learn mistakes are really the best tickets to their successful future. We learn best through our mistakes. I especially love the manner this book is presented in such a positive, caring and loving way." - ITEEA Lucy was always cheerful and adventurous, but one day she started worrying about everything. She didn’t want to try new things because she didn’t want to make mistakes. The only place she was happy was at her dad’s restaurant, where she would work with her best friend, Evan. It is there that she discovers that something beautiful can come from making a mistake! A captivating and encouraging story about fear of failure. Based on a true story for children ages 6 and up. Guided Reading Level L

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"A colorful tale of twins who are not always identical. " - Kirkus Reviews From the author-illustrator of the bestselling series Zaza, Mylo Freeman! Mia and Molly are twins. They look the same and they like the same things. But they are also different in many ways! A lovely flip book about similarities and differences—and twins! For toddlers ages 24 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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"Sweet illustrations and efficient text deftly reinforce early learning concepts." - Kirkus Reviews Playing outside is always fun . . . as long as you wear the right clothes! What’s the best way to get dressed for winter, spring, summer, and fall? And what do you wear to a party? A cheerful book with flaps about picking out clothes and having fun. For toddlers ages 18 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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We’ve celebrate Halloween ("Just right for very little trick-or-treaters" ― Kirkus Reviews) and Christmas (“A merry little Christmas Eve story.” – Kirkus Review) with the twins, Luke and Lottie! Now let’s celebrate Easter with them! It’s Easter! Luke and Lottie are going to an Easter egg hunt at the farm. Daddy is dressed up as an Easter Bunny. And Luke and Lottie are dressed up as bunnies too! They look in the henhouse, in the meadow, and in the bunny hutch. Easter egg hunts are so much fun! A sweet and recognizable story about celebrating Easter together. For children ages 3 years and up. Guided Reading Level J 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 author An Leysen who made the breathtaking and magical retellings of classic fairy tales such as Brave Thumbelina, Baba Yaga, Beauty and the Beast and more. Mara’s biggest wish is to become an astronaut — to discover new planets. Sometimes dreams and wishes come true . . . She lands on the most beautiful planet she has ever seen. But the planet is in trouble and only Mara can help. A wonderful space adventure about a small girl with big dreams and a big heart. For astronauts and explorers ages 6 and up. "As a child I was obsessed with fairy tales and think I’ve never outgrown them. In fairy tales anything is possible, even the unthinkable. In that way Mara the Space Traveler is a sort of fairy tale too. Not a classic, like Snow White, Little Red Riding-Hood or Thumbelina, but a modern fairy tale in a contemporary setting and with a topic that’s closer to the experiences of young children today. The villain is not a scary wolf or a mean witch but the heat of the sun destroying all life. And you have this young and strong heroine, who travels through space in a self-built spaceship to discover new planets. But above all, it’s a story about friendship: how Maura conquers her fears and saves her new friends and finds a solution to avert the fiery look of the sun king from the beautiful garden. In the end, the reader keeps wondering whether or not this adventure really happened. Maybe it was all a dream? But then whose paw print is in the back of the dream diary? I want to leave room for imagination, and inspire the (young) readers to dream and make wild plans, and let them believe that they can come true. I hope this fairy tale may be an open door to a magic world . . ." - An Leysen Guided Reading Level N

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