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The Boy Who Loved Maps
by Kari AllenThis enchanting picture book about a map-making boy who is stumped when a girl asks him for a map of the "perfect place" helps readers appreciate the charms of their own neighborhood--and even shows them how to make a map of it! The Mapmaker loves maps. He loves to collect them, to study them, and most of all, he loves to make them. But when a girl asks for a map of a perfect place, the Mapmaker is perplexed. She wants a map to a toes-in-the-sand-warm, X-marks-the-spot-place filled with treasures, where it smells like her birthday and she can zip around like a dragonfly. Surely, a place that is all of these things can't exist...can it? Well, after a fun-filled day of exploring the neighborhood, the Mapmaker will discover that the perfect place--home--has been right in front of him all along. Here is a picture book, as creative as it is charming, that celebrates home, and is a gentle reminder to look around and appreciate what surrounds you.
Brand-New Bubbe
by Sarah AronsonJillian isn't so sure she needs a third grandma now that her stepdad is joining the family, but can her brand-new Bubbe win her over?When Jillian joins Bubbe for some mom-mandated matzo ball soup making, she realizes she has room in her heart (and stomach!) for one more grandmother. But how can she convince Noni and Gram she still loves them just as much? A super soup celebration, of course! Chaos in the kitchen leads to matzo ball soup, spicy gazpacho, meatball soup, and a trio of grandmas united in their love for their family. Complete with all three soup recipes, Brand-New Bubbe captures the warmth of blended family and honors the joys of cooking with the ones you love.
Brave Dave
by Giles AndreaeFrom the bestselling team behind Giraffes Can't Dance comes another rhythmic and joyful picture about the importance of being brave!Dave the bear lives in the shadow of his brother, Clarence. Clarence is tall, handsome, bold, and brave. Dave… isn't. Dave wonders if he’ll ever live up to his brother's example, until he finds a special talent that's all his own.“To know that you’re different, but be who you are...Have the courage to say it out loud,To go out and find what can make your heart sing...Oh Dave, nothing could make me more proud!”Brave Dave is the empowering story of bear named Dave, who discovers the importance of simply being himself!From the creators of the international bestseller and much-loved classic Giraffes Can't Dance, Brave Dave will have young readers jumping with joy as they discover the courage to embrace who they are, with lots of laughs and smiles along the way.
Brave Every Day
by Trudy LudwigFrom social-emotional learning expert Trudy Ludwig and award-winning picture book illustrator Patrice Barton (co-creators of The Invisible Boy) comes a story about managing anxiety and finding the courage to stand up for yourself and others.Most kids love hide-and-seek, but Camila just wants to hide. Hiding is what she does best when she worries, and she worries a LOT.What if... I can&’t... I&’m scared!A class trip to the aquarium causes her worries to pile up like never before. But when an anxious classmate asks for help, Camila discovers that her heart is bigger than her fears.From social-emotional learning expert Trudy Ludwig and award-winning illustrator Patrice Barton, this tale of courage and compassion will embolden readers to face their own fears.&“A sweet and powerful gem of a book sure to help young worriers.&” –Dawn Huebner, PhD, author of What to Do When You Worry Too Much
Brick or Treat! (LEGO)
by Matt HuntleyA Halloween storybook filled with spooky fun—starring LEGO® minifigures!Do you dare to join a fearless trio of trick-or-treaters who visit the mysterious home of an eccentric scientist? Along with owls, pumpkins, and helpful robots, they discover that a little bravery and some LEGO® creativity can make a frightfully fun night. Children ages 4 to 7 who love LEGO will enjoy this not-too-scary hardcover storybook that's perfect for Halloween—or any time. LEGO, the LEGO logo, the Brick and Knob configurations, and the Minifigure are trademarks of the LEGO Group. ©2021 The LEGO Group.Manufactured by AMEET Sp. z o.o. under license from the LEGO Group.
Brown Baby Jesus: A Picture Book
by Dorena WilliamsonCelebrate Christmas with this unique retelling of the Nativity story featuring Jesus as a melanated baby in a story that&’s rich with Scripture, historical accuracy, and a multicultural weaving of love—from the author of Crowned with Glory.Like Moses, brown baby Jesus would be a deliverer. Like Rahab, brown baby Jesus would save His people from destruction. Like David, brown baby Jesus would rule as a great king. Like the colorful threads that make up a beautiful cloth, Brown Baby Jesus brings together the characters and stories leading to Jesus—showing how God included many races and nations in the story we celebrate each year.With an unconventional Christmas setting of Egypt and written in sweet, lyrical prose, Brown Baby Jesus is sure to become a holiday classic embraced by families of all races and backgrounds.
Buddha and the Rose
by Mallika ChopraA Junior Library Guild selection! A gorgeously illustrated picture book about the myth of the Buddha and a simple rose told by wellness and mindfulness expert Mallika Chopra. Buddha sat, gazing at the flower in his hand, a smile on his face. Sujata, the milkmaid, approached Buddha with some rice puddling to break his long fast. As she gazed at the Buddha and then at the rose, she closed her eyes, took a deep breath, opened her eyes, and what she saw and felt changed her life forever. A subtle, powerful, and calming story about our connection with the natural world and the universe that connects all of us. Wellness expert and author Mallika Chopra and illustrator Neha Rawat breathe life into this simple but poignant story of awareness, wonder, and the joy of being present and open to seeing the world in new ways.
Buddhist Stories for Kids: Jataka Tales of Kindness, Friendship, and Forgiveness
by Laura BurgesA wise and colorful collection of ten Buddhist fables, this modern telling of ancient Indian stories, centering around animals and nature, teaches vibrant and timeless life lessons. (Ages 4-8)Long ago, the Buddha told his followers Jataka Tales, or &“birth stories,&” about the many lifetimes he lived before he was born as Prince Siddhartha. In this beautiful retelling of ten such stories, the Buddha is introduced as the Queen of the Dogs, a loyal Parrot, a mischievous Monkey, a wise Lion, a brave Forest Owlet, and more. Each story conveys important morals that are short, sweet, and to the point, giving children a handful of useful lessons to apply to their lives, like &“Always try to do the right thing, even when no one else is watching.&” These tales are brought to life with stunning and dreamlike illustrations by Sonali Zohra (illustrator of Ashoka the Fierce), exploring in vivid detail how one&’s actions affect others; the importance of kindness; the strength of friendship; the value of thoughtful decisions; and the importance of letting go and learning to forgive. With a beautiful paper-over-board package to tie it all together, this book will serve as a timeless and treasured offering for both children and adults.
Buddy's New Buddy (Growing with Buddy #3)
by Christina GeistThe newest picture book in the New York Times bestselling Buddy series is about being yourself through-and-through while going back to school and trying to make new buddies!After Buddy&’s best friend moves away, he doesn&’t know what to do: Who will he high five at school? Who will he play robo chargers with at lunch? Who will be his field trip partner? Buddy feels he has nothing in common with anyone.... Until a new student shows up who might just be a buddy in the making! And best of all: Buddy can be completely himself with her. This third book in New York Times bestselling author Christina Geist&’s heartwarming and humorous series explores evergreen social-emotional themes like authenticity and friendship-building--right in time for back-to-school season.
Buenas Noches, Vegetales/Goodnight, Veggies Bilingual
by Diana MurraySay buenas noches to adorable garden veggies in this Spanish-English bilingual book, illustrated by New York Times best-selling artist Zachariah OHora.
Build!
by Red Nose StudioFor all young truck lovers and fans of books like Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site! Watch a series of amazing construction vehicles—a dump truck, a bulldozer, and many others—build a building unlike any other. Then delight in the surprise ending, where young readers and listeners can see that the trucks are actually toys that a little boy is playing with!Bulldozers, dump trucks, and cranes are just a few of the vehicles working together in these pages to build something incredible. The payloader makes the hole for the foundation ("DIG"), the semi-loader brings in the huge blocks ("HAUL"), and the crane lifts them up ("HOIST"). But is this a real construction site, or a boy's backyard? And after the structure is done, what happens next? Yes, the inevitable: he makes it all tumble down and is ready to start all over again! Here is an ingenious book that showcases all kinds of trucks and celebrates the joy of imaginative play. But it is also a marvel of ingenuity on the part of Red Nose Studio, who has hand-built each of the trucks, as well as the construction site, then photographed his 3-D creations. As added value, the inside of the jacket—which pictures each vehicle and a simple description of what it does—can be hung in a child&’s room as a poster.
Build It! Jump It!: An Acorn Book (Racing Ace)
by Larry Dane BrimnerAce builds a cool skateboard and learns how to skate in this fast-paced, STEM-themed early reader!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humor, and full-color artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow!Ace works hard to build a skateboard. She tightens every nut and bolt -- and adds a cool sticker. Then, Ace is ready to skate. But Ace goes too fast and falls down! She will have to try again. Will Ace ever be able to rocket up the ramp?With Larry Dane Brimner's simple text and Kaylani Juanita's full-color artwork on every page, this action-packed book is perfect for new readers!
Busy Betty
by Reese WitherspoonFrom Academy Award–winning actress, founder, and bestselling author, Reese Witherspoon, comes Busy Betty, a story about a creative, curious, and exuberant young girl who has big plans and an even bigger heart.Busy Betty has always been busy . . . even when she was just a baby!When Betty gives Frank a big hug, she realizes he needs a bath, PRONTO! Her best friend, Mae, is coming over, and Betty can&’t have the smelliest dog in the whole world! But giving Frank a bath is harder than she thought and just when everything seems impossible, with Mae&’s help, Betty learns she can accomplish anything with perseverance, teamwork, and one great idea.From Reese Witherspoon comes a smart and larger-than-life character who encourages young readers to celebrate what makes them unique and realize that anything is possible!Praise for Busy Betty:"A fun and high-spirited story for the fans of Fancy Nancy, Pinkalicious, or Freckleface Strawberry."--School Library Journal"An earnest and unabashed celebration of youthful entrepreneurial zeal that feels very of the moment." --Publishers Weekly "Extreme angles effectively convey a sense of perpetual motion. . . . Witherspoon&’s rollicking text never holds back . . . . as Betty says, &“Being busy is a great way to be.&” Young readers are sure to agree."--Kirkus reviews
Busy Little Hands: Learning Activities for Preschoolers (Busy Little Hands)
by Susan Edwards RichmondPreschoolers are introduced to core science concepts with this playful format featuring 20 hands-on activities that use everyday household materials, including a vinegar volcano, a hula hoop count, and a kitchen sink or swim experiment.
Busy Street (Beginner Books(R))
by Edward MillerA new Beginner Book all about vehicles, featuring favorite things that go!On a busy street in a busy town, cars and trucks go zipping 'round. Buses, trains—watch them go! How many vehicles do YOU know?Buckle up and join Mommy and Bonnie on their drive as they encounter more than 20 types of vehicles! From garbage trucks and school buses to fire engines and police cars, working vehicles can be spotted all over town—and each plays an important role. Beginner Books were created by Dr. Seuss to encourage children to read all on their own. Vehicle enthusiasts will take pride in cruising through Busy Street's simple rhyming text, perfect for beginning readers ages 3 to 7. And with Edward Miller's fun, colorful illustrations, little ones will want to take this book for a spin time and time again.
Butterflies (Be an Expert!)
by Erin KellyKids love to be the experts! Now they can feel like real pros with this exciting nonfiction series for beginning readers. Kids will be hooked on the thrilling real-world topics and big, bright photos. Each book features simple sentences and sight words that children can practice reading. Then, with support, kids can dig deeper into the extra facts, Q&As, and fun challenges.Fans of this series will be eager to become real experts!Some are very colorful. Some are see-through. They are all beautiful! What do you know about butterflies like the monarch, the blue morpho, and the glasswing? With this book you can become an expert!
C Is for Car: An ABC Car Primer
by Ashley Marie MirelesA is for Aston Martin B is for Beetle C is for Corvette With F for Ferrari, K for Karmann Ghia, and S for Shelby, going from A to Z has never been more fun—or fast! Zoom into the ABCs with the classic models and luxury brands that make the car world so amazing!
C Is for Colorado (ABC Regional Board Books)
by Stephanie Miles Christin FarleyA is for Aspen . . .B is for Big Horn Sheep . . .C is for Cliff Dwellings . . .With E for Estes Park, L is for Lark Bunting, and M for Million Dollar Highway, going from A to Z has never been more fun! Take an alphabetized field trip around the Centennial State and discover the plants, animals, foods, and places that make it, well, Colorado!
Calling the Wind: A Story of Healing and Hope
by Trudy LudwigInspired by the Wind Telephone in Japan, this poignant story explores the stages of grief, the healing power of hope, and the unbreakable family bonds that connect us all. From the acclaimed author of The Invisible Boy and the award-winning illustrator of One.In a small village in Japan, a family mourns the loss of their loved one. Each family member grieves in their own way, but it is not until they discover an old-fashioned telephone booth on a windswept hill that they begin to heal. Through the telephone, they are able to express feelings long bottled up--speaking directly to their loved one and also to each other. Slowly but surely, the pain subsides, and hope blossoms anew.Inspired by Itaru Sasaki's Wind Telephone, which brought healing to the people of Japan in the wake of an Earthquake and tsunami this story explores grief and loss, and how we move forward by finding meaningful ways to connect with the family and friends we've lost, as well as those who are still with us."Truly beautiful and poignant. This book is for anyone who's ever experienced loss or grief, which is to say: all of us." —Katherine Applegate, Newbery Award-winning author of The One and Only Ivan
Can I Have a Turn?: An Acorn Book (Hello, Hedgehog!)
by Norm FeutiHarry gets a new toy car in this adorable early reader perfect for fans of Frog and Toad!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humor, and full-color artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow!Harry's new toy car has arrived in the mail and he cannot wait to play with it! His best friend Hedgehog wants to play with it, too. Hedgehog asks Harry for a turn and Harry agrees. But Harry discovers that sharing his awesome new toy is going to be harder than he thought... These warm, laugh-out-loud stories with full-color artwork, speech bubbles, and easy-to-read text throughout are perfect for new readers!
Can Pup Find the Pups? (I Like to Read)
by Vincent X KirschPup can&’t find the 5 pups. Can you? This Level F reader is perfect for final term kindergarteners, first term first graders, and summer time fun!Tate looks for new things to draw.Pup looks too.Tate sees new things to draw.Pup sees five pups.The pups are hiding in the museum. There they are--among the dinosaurs, planets and even the butterflies! Children will enjoy practicing their reading skills as they search the pictures for fun details and five mischievous puppies.This book has been tested by the official Fountas and Pinnel leveling system. You will also like Can You Find Pup?, another I Like to Read® book by Vincent X. Kirsch.Level F books, for early first graders, feature longer, more varied sentences than Level E. Level F books encourage kids to decode new multi-syllable words in addition to recognizing sight words. Stories are more complex, and illustrations provide support and additional detail. When Level F is mastered, follow up with Level G.The award-winning I Like to Read® series focuses on guided reading levels A through G, based upon Fountas and Pinnell standards. Acclaimed author-illustrators--including winners of Caldecott, Theodor Seuss Geisel, and Coretta Scott King honors—create original, high-quality illustrations that support comprehension of simple text and are fun for kids to read again and again with their parents, teachers or on their own!
La Casa de Muñecas de Gabby: ¡Héroes gatásticos al rescate! (Gabby's Dollhouse: Cat-tastic Heroes to the Rescue!)
by Gabhi MartinsDive into the world of DreamWorks Gabby's Dollhouse for a superhero adventure in this 24-page storybook that comes with stickers and punch-out trading cards!Cuando Gabby y Pandy abren una caja con una sorpresa para superhéroes, ¡se convierten en los Defensores de la Casa de Muñecas! Justo a tiempo, pues Escurrigato se ha convertido en un supervillano, ¡y Súper Gabby y Súper Pandy deberán salvar a Pastelillo y los demás gatos de Gabby!When Gabby and Pandy unbox a superhero surprise, they become the Dollhouse Defenders! It's just in time, too-CatRat has become a supervillain, and it's up to Super Gabby and Super Pandy to save Cakey and the rest of the Gabby Cats!
The Cat-Tailed Rabbit: And Other Stories (Fairy Tales from Tang Tang)
by Tang TangWelcome to Fairy Tales from Tang Tang Tang Tang weaves traditional Chinese storytelling with Western fantasy elements, using vivid language to craft unique stories of wonder and magic. These beautiful, poignant fairy tales will leave an imprint on your heart with their universal themes of friendship, family, loyalty and loss. What happens when … a young boy makes a promise to a childhood friend? generations of imps misunderstand a nursery rhyme? a grandmother sneaks out of heaven to visit her granddaughter? a girl grows up and loses interest in a beloved pet? This book is for children and for adults who never lost their sense of wonder. Translated from the original Chinese
Caution: Dinosaurs and You! (Pictureback(R))
by Rachel ChlebowskiA fun-filled Pictureback® storybook featuring everyone&’s favorite dinosaurs from Jurassic World Dominion—roaring into theaters June 10, 2022! Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment's Jurassic World Dominion releases in theaters on June 10, 2022, bringing with it all the wonder, adventure, and thrills of one of the most popular and successful franchises in cinema history. This all-new motion picture event sees the return of favorite characters such as Owen Grady, Claire Dearing, and Dr. Alan Grant as well as the dinosaurs, and prehistoric creatures everyone loves, including Blue; Tyrannosaurus rex; and the Mosasaurus! This deluxe full-color storybook features a dinosaur card puzzle game which adds to the fun and adventure!
Caves
by Nell Cross BeckermanA masterful exploration of one of nature's most curious ecosystems, Caves is a magical journey into subterranean wonders perfect for fans of Jason Chin.In the shade of the woods is a hill with a hole. Beaconing black. Goosebump chills. Excitement and fear battle. What will win? You want to go in...do you dare?Using evocative storytelling, Nell Cross Beckerman urges children to explore one of nature's most curious ecosystems. Dramatic, poetic language guides kids through different caves around the world while nonfiction text allows for deeper understanding.Debut illustrator Kalen Chock's stunning illustrations will astonish readers, as each new page brings another delightful surprise.Extensive backmatter includes an author's note, best practices for safe cave exploration, and additional information about the caves featured in the book.An ideal choice for nature lovers, future explorers, and fans of Jason Chin and Kate Messner.