Mister Magnolia by Quentin Blake is a humorous children's picture book about Mr. Magnolia, a cheerful man who has many interesting things in his life, including an old trumpet, two sisters who play the flute, some owls, and a swimming pool. However, he has only one boot. Although he enjoys his life, he cannot splash in puddles like everyone else because he is missing a boot. One day, a mysterio…
Llama Llama Jingle Bells by Anna Dewdney is a children's board book about Llama Llama and his friends preparing for Christmas. They give gifts, sing songs, bake and decorate cookies, and get ready to celebrate the holiday with their family. Through simple rhyming sentences and colorful illustrations, the book introduces young children to Christmas traditions, family activities, friendship, and …
Llama Llama I Love You by Anna Dewdney is a children's board book about Llama Llama expressing love and affection for his family and friends on Valentine's Day. Little Llama prepares Valentine's cards and shares hugs to show the people around him how much they mean to him. Through simple rhyming text and colorful illustrations, the book introduces young children to love, kindness, and ways of e…
Celebrations Around the World takes young readers on a journey through festivals, holidays, and cultural celebrations from different countries. Written and illustrated by Katy Halford, the book combines colorful illustrations with interesting facts to explain how people around the world celebrate special occasions. Readers can discover a camel marathon in the Sahara Desert, enjoy the tradition …
What really happened when the first Earth Day was celebrated in 1970? In this instalment of the History Smashers series, Kate Messner investigates common myths and misconceptions about Earth Day, environmental activism, and the history of environmental protection. The book reveals that efforts to protect the environment began long before the first Earth Day. Readers discover examples of Indi…
THE all-time classic story, from generation to generation, sold somewhere in the world every 30 seconds! Have you shared it with a child or grandchild in your life? One sunny Sunday, the caterpillar was hatched out of a tiny egg. He was very hungry. On Monday, he ate through one apple; on Tuesday, he ate through three plums--and still he was hungry. When full at last, he made a cocoon around h…
Greg Heffley is in big trouble. School property has been damaged, and Greg is the prime suspect. But the crazy thing is, he’s innocent. Or at least sort of. The authorities are closing in, but when a surprise blizzard hits, the Heffley family is trapped indoors. Greg knows that when the snow melts he’s going to have to face the music, but could any punishment be worse than being stuck insi…
Greg Heffley is not willing to be the odd man out. A dance at Greg's middle school has everyone scrambling to find a partner, and Greg is determined not to be left by the wayside. So he concocts a desperate plan to find someone—anyone!—to go with on the big night. But Greg's schemes go hilariously awry, and his only option is to attend the dance with his best friend, Rowley Jefferson,…
Magic. Mystery. Time-travel. Take a trip back to the first Thankgiving with Jack and Annie and the Magic Tree House-- the #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time! It's a time for giving thanks when the Magic Tree House whisks Jack and Annie back to 1621 on the first Thanksgiving Day. The Pilgrims ask them to help get things ready. But whether it's cooking or clamming, Jack and Annie d…
Gooney Bird Greene likes to be right smack in the middle of everything. That's why she wants to have the lead role of Squanto in her class Thanksgiving pageant. But that role will go to whoever finds someone to be the room mother. All the parents are so busy, no one can bring cupcakes to the play. Gooney Bird Greene to the rescue! She finds a room mother alright, but promises not to tell who it…