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A spectacular re-telling of this classic story in six gorgeous pop-up and novelty scenes. Tumble down the rabbit hole with Alice, accompany her to the Mad Hatter's tea party and see the Cheshire Cat grin. AGES: 3 plus AUTHOR: Philip Giordano was born in Italy, to a Filipina mother and Swiss father. After studying at the Brera Academy of Fine Arts in Milan, he earned a Master in Animation in Turin. He works for magazines and publishing houses around the world, illustrating book covers, designing toys, and creating children's books and animations. Philip has won multiple awards, including the International Award for Illustration at the Bologna Book Fair (2010), the Andersen Prize (2017), and Taiwan's best young readers' book of the year in 2021. SELLING POINTS: . Board book with large, dynamic pop-ups with extra tabs to pull

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The mischief and magic of Pinocchio and his riotous friends and foes brought to life in this gorgeous pop-up book. Six stunning pop-up scenes. Pull the tabs for extra fun. AGES: 3 plus AUTHOR: Philip Giordano was born in Italy, to a Filipina mother and Swiss father. After studying at the Brera Academy of Fine Arts in Milan, he earned a Master in Animation in Turin. He works for magazines and publishing houses around the world, illustrating book covers, designing toys, and creating children's books and animations. Philip has won multiple awards, including the International Award for Illustration at the Bologna Book Fair (2010), the Andersen Prize (2017), and Taiwan's best young readers' book of the year in 2021. SELLING POINTS: . Board book with large, dynamic pop-ups with extra tabs to pull

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A gorgeously illustrated story of a swallow who goes against the flock, and the wonderful friendship that emerges from her decision. For kids 3-7, The Swallow Who Stayed is a beautiful celebration of the seasons and what happens when we have the courage to be different.Iris asked the other birds, “What happens to the forest when we leave?”But nobody knew the answer. No swallow had ever stayed long enough to see.It’s time for the swallows to fly South for the winter. But not for Iris, a curious swallow, who has always wondered what the winter is like and decides to stay. One by one, the leaves fall from the trees and the cold begins to settle. Soon an icy wind blows and big snowflakes tumble from the sky. Maybe staying for the winter was a mistake… Though everything changes when Iris stumbles into the home of a squirrel.Philip Giordano’s geometric art perfectly captures the changing seasons and

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Get ready to learn everything you never knew about plants and then some! Now in paperback, this illustrated compendium celebrates the plants you didn't even know you used, from your toothpaste to your car tires to the name of your great-great-aunt. This comprehensive overview also contains great plant projects you and your friends can try at home!

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"A cute, sentimental tale that will appeal to those who love The Giving Tree"––School Library Journal Adults and children alike will delight in this heartwarming and visually powerful picture book, which shares a timeless story about love, connection, and finding the courage to grow tall on one's own. Every year when the wind blows, the tree’s seeds sail away to a mysterious place—until one little seed decides to stay. At first, the tree supposes the seed should leave. How else would it grow roots to rise tall and strong? But the tree is also lonely, and the mysterious place is far, far away. Will the seed be safe on its own? Stay, Little Seed celebrates the rhythms of the natural world and shares a gentle message for all of us, no matter our age: Sometimes, by letting go and being brave, we begin life’s greatest adventures. “Careful nurturing begets the launch into the unknown: Valentini celebrates both as natural and fitting.” —Kirkus Reviews “Both children and adult readers will identify with [Stay Little Seed’s] timeless themes, from the joy in comforting familial bonds to the growth that can only happen with independence.” —Booklist “A charming and quietly profound story, Stay, Little Seed encourages readers to be courageous enough to let go and experience new adventures in life.” —Books to Borrow, Books to Buy

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Get ready to learn everything you never knew about plants and then some! This illustrated compendium celebrates the plants you didn't even know you used, from your toothpaste to your car tires to the name of your great-great-aunt. This comprehensive overview also contains great plant projects you and your friends can try at home!

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Growing plants inside your home is not only a wonderfully rewarding hobby and an easy way to bring some of the great outdoors inside, but houseplants can also provide health benefits and homegrown food. This book will give young readers the confidence and knowledge to be a successful houseplant expert for years to come. It'll give them tips and tricks to help care for plants and even teach children how to propagate and grow new plants.

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