If thirteen is supposed to be an unlucky number...you would think a civilized society could come up with a way for us to skip it. -- from What's the Worst That Could Happen? by Bruce Coville No one will want to skip any of the twelve short stories and one poem that make up this collection by some of the most celebrated contemporary writers of teen fiction. The big bar mitzvah that goes suddenly, wildly, hilariously out of control. A first kiss -- and a realization about one's sexual orientation. A crush on a girl that ends up putting the boy who likes her in the hospital. A pair of sneakers ... View More...
The original Aesop Fables, introduced by award-winning author Marcus Sedgwick. Over two hundred familiar tales from 'Look Before You Leap' and 'The Boy Who Cried Wolf' to much less familiar tales, each with its own sharply pointed moral. Puffin Classics come with additional end material including author profile, things to think about and do, a guide to who's who, a glossary, and more. View More...
Master paper engineer Robert Sabuda has interpreted the classic American anthem America the Beautiful in dazzling dimension. From the Golden Gate Bridge to Mount Rushmore to the Statue of Liberty, America has never looked more spectacular. This stunning keepsake masterpiece will be shared and admired by generations to come; indeed it is a national treasure in and of itself. View More...
Bursting with color and charm, this finger puppet book lets inquisitive babies and toddlers touch, feel, and explore their growing world. Newborns will love snuggling up with Baby Yeti! Baby Yeti builds a snow fort, goes sledding, and explores his snowy mountain world with his friends in this heartwarming story. Featuring a plush finger puppet that peeks into each lovingly illustrated page, this entry in the bestselling finger puppet series offers parents and children a fun, interactive way to play and read as they build a lifelong love of books together. OVER 6 MILLION COPIES SOLD IN THE SERI... View More...
Baby, can you find the shapes? There are triangles in the bedroom and circles in the garden Find the squares and rectangles, too See all the shapes around the home in a book that's indestructible. Indestructibles is the trusted series for easing little ones into story time. Beloved by babies and their parents, Indestructibles are built for the way babies "read" (i.e., with their hands and mouths) and are: Rip Proof--made of ultra-durable tight-woven materialWaterproof--can be chewed on, drooled on, and washed Emergent Literacy Tool--bright pictures and few or no words encourage dialogic r... View More...
Hiro teams up with Baymax to resolve the mysterious disappearance of his brother and role model, Tadashi. With four reliable friends and an upgraded Baymax by his side, Hiro finally confronts the masked man, the one who holds the key to the truth Spurred by his desire for revenge, Hiro corners the masked man, but then something goes wrong with Baymax? Read the wonderfully miraculous conclusion to the story of a boy and his kindhearted health-care robot
Celebrate the joys of Black boyhood with stories from seventeen bestselling, critically acclaimed Black authors--including Jason Reynolds (the Track series), Jerry Craft (New Kid), and Kwame Mbalia (the Tristan Strong series) Pick up Black Boy Joy for a heavy dose of happiness. --Booklist, starred review Black boy joy is... Picking out a fresh first-day-of-school outfit.Saving the universe in an epic intergalactic race.Finding your voice--and your rhymes--during tough times.Flying on your skateboard like nobody's watching. And more From seventeen acclaimed Black male and non-binary authors c... View More...
Laugh out loud with Captain Underpants, the #1 New York Times bestselling series from Dav Pilkey, the creator of Dog Man George and Harold have played a trick or two on nearly everyone at Jerome Horwitz Elementary. When their latest prank causes the school's cranky cafeteria ladies to quit, Mr. Krupp hires a trio of unusual replacements -- who happen to look an awful lot like aliens Will that curtain-caped crusader, Captain Underpants, save the day once more? Or will those outer-space cafeteria ladies have him for lunch? View More...
In the fourth book in the CatStronauts graphic novel series, the stalwart Cat-Stro-Bot is stranded, and the CatStronauts have to stage an off the books robot rescue Cat-Stro-Bot has been with the CatStronauts through it all. But now he's stranded on Jupiter's coldest moon after a mission gone wrong--and his best friend/creator Blanket isn't about to leave him behind. When CATSUP refuses Blanket's rescue mission request, he creates robo-stand-ins for the team so they can sneak off into space. Soon, the rest of the CatStronauts, Major Meowser, Pom Pom and Waffles, are off on their longest jou... View More...
This Little Golden Book is based on Disney Encanto--in theaters November 24th, 2021 Disney Encanto tells the tale of an extraordinary family, the Madrigals, who live hidden in the mountains of Colombia, in a magical house, in a vibrant town, in a wondrous, charmed place called an Encanto. The magic of the Encanto has blessed every child in the family with a unique gift from super strength to the power to heal--every child except one, Mirabel. But when she discovers that the magic surrounding the Encanto is in danger, Mirabel decides that she, the only ordinary Madrigal, might just be her exce... View More...