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On his first trip to the dentist, Charley gets lots of moral support from Maisy and friends in a full-length story readers will be eager to sink their teeth into. Maisy's friend Charley has a wiggly tooth! He's going to the dentist for the first time, and he's a little nervous. Luckily, Maisy, Tallulah, Eddie, and Cyril are happy to accompany Charley to the dentist's office, where they make some fun discoveries: a twirly chair that goes up and down, a special cup to spit in, and a proper tooth-brushing demonstration. Charley gets an X-ray, a smiley button, and a book to take home, but what will happen with his wiggly tooth?

It's a British invasion! Fans of the Wimpy Kid will love the energetic doodles and entertaining escapades of Tom Gates, now in a spectacular boxed set. Middle-school comedian, homework dodger, rock-star wannabe, master doodler. There's only one kid who fits this description: Tom Gates, the sensation from across the pond and star of these hilarious adventures. Now collected in one brilliant boxed set with a bonus locker-size poster that American homework avoiders can color themselves, Tom's antics are more enjoyable than ever. It will take more than grumpy older sisters, killer toothaches, and math lessons to stop Tom--not to mention his band, DogZombies--from becoming a hit. Includes books 1 through 3, in paperback: The Brilliant World of Tom GatesTom Gates: Excellent Excuses (and Other Good Stuff)Tom Gates: Everything's Amazing (Sort Of)Bonus! The Great Locker Doodle of Tom Gates poster

Consummate pop-up master Robert Sabuda offers an elegant ode to possibility that will inspire anyone setting off on a new life chapter.All of life's possibilities are just a page turn away in this beautiful pop-up book from renowned paper artist Robert Sabuda. Throughout, phrases and images evoking potential (an acorn, an egg, a paper airplane) are answered by a glorious 3-D image on the following spread (a towering tree, a flock of birds, a rocket soaring upward). An ideal gift for graduates from kindergarten to college and beyond, Believe is the perfect way to celebrate life's passages and look forward to new horizons.

Can two very different families find their space in the world together? A wonderful wordless picture book offers stylish art, humor, and charm.A mother owl and her three little owlets live happily on their branch. That is, until the bat family moves in. The newfound neighbors (owls up top, bats hanging below) can't help but feel a little wary of one another. But babies are curious little creatures, and that curiosity, along with a wild, stormy night, might just bring these two families together. With subtly and hilariously shifting facial expressions and gestures, Marie-Louise Fitzpatrick brings her accessible graphic style to a warm and ingenious wordless tale that is sure to bring smiles to readers of all ages.

Two media experts offer a witty, warm, and relatable take on how information pollution affects our online networks?and our well-being?and how to maximize a positive impact.We know that pollution damages our physical environments?but what about the digital landscape? Touching on everything from goat memes gone wrong to conflict in group chats to the sometimes unexpected side effects of online activism, this lively guide to media literacy draws on ecological, social justice, and storytelling frameworks to help readers understand how information pollution spreads and why. It also helps them make sense of the often stressful and strange online world. Featuring a hyperconnected cast of teens and their social-media shenanigans, reader-friendly text tackles the thorny topic of internet ethics while empowering?and inspiring?young readers to weave a safe, secure, and inclusive digital world. Readers are invited to delve further into the subject with the help of comprehensive source notes and a bibliography in the back matter.

"Simple, lyrical words and bright, acrylic doublepage pictures convey the astonishing facts about the loggerhead sea turtle. . . . A powerful nature story for a young audience." - BooklistFar, far out at sea lives one of the world's most mysterious creatures, the loggerhead turtle. For thirty years she swims the oceans, wandering thousands of miles as she searches for food. Then, one summer night, she lands on a beach to lay her eggs - the very same beach where she herself was born. Nicola Davies's lyrical text offers fascinating information about the journey of the tiny, endangered loggerhead, while charming paintings by Jane Chapman vividly illustrate one turtle's odyssey.

"A charmingly earnest pair of bears find a friend where they least expect it in this heartwarming comedy of errors featuring the rich artwork of Petr Horacek."--

Created in partnership with the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, this beautifully produced, limited-edition volume, exquisitely illustrated by Emily Sutton, is the ultimate First Folio keepsake. Four hundred years after the publication of Shakespeare's First Folio, this gorgeous collection comprises all the plays in the original volume--fourteen comedies, ten histories, and twelve tragedies. Lovingly abridged by Dr. Anjna Chouhan, a senior lecturer at the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, and lavishly illustrated by Emily Sutton, whose meticulous research was inspired by the holdings of the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, this keepsake edition makes the ultimate gift for lovers of Shakespeare. With only 400 produced, the special limited edition features: - a full-color printed, magnetized, lined box with ribbon- a full-color printed envelope containing a limited-edition print- a jacketed hardcover with exclusive cover art all packaged in a one-color printed box

"Wilbur has always loved to be carried. Of course, now that he's bigger and stronger and more active... he still likes to be carried. Or given a piggyback ride. Or pushed in his cozy stroller, with a prime view of the world going by. When Mommy asks Wilbur to walk somewhere, his legs say, 'Not today, thank you.' Wouldn't his empty stroller be lonely? But today Mommy is achy and tired. So tired, in fact, that she might just have to take a break in Wilbur's stroller... Kids and their caregivers will both get a giggle out of this twist on a familiar scenario--a sunny, funny tribute to doting moms everywhere."--

Math makes for an inspiring new friendship in a story of kindred spirits who bond under a dome of billions of stars. Maddie takes comfort in counting daisy petals and the parallel lines of moonlight pouring through her bedroom blinds. She finds joy in patterns: the black-and-white keys on a piano, the tessellations in a brick pathway. Dad understands and encourages her love of math, but Maddie longs for a friend who marvels with the same enthusiasm she does. The other girls prefer dolls to building with shapes at playtime, and when they bake together, Maddie likes to measure, while the others decorate. Always the odd girl out, Maddie finally meets her match when Dad invites new classmate Priya and her mom along on a stargazing expedition to the observatory. The unfathomable number of stars takes Maddie's breath away--and Priya's. Perhaps one of them will discover a way to count all those stars one day! Heartfelt text and timeless illustrations tell a relatable story of finding the right friend at the right time and counting yourself lucky indeed.

"An evocative nonfiction narrative follows the swifts on their epic journey north, from the jungles of Africa to nesting sites in Europe. A swift may not look like anything special--it's just a plain brown bird, small enough to nestle in the palm of your hand--but these superheroes of the avian world can fly incredible distances amazingly quickly, reaching speeds of up to seventy miles per hour and spending ten months of every year in the air. Follow one female swift from the steamy forests of tropical central Africa to northern Europe as she navigates arid desert and restless ocean, dodging predators along the way. Eating, drinking, and sleeping on the wind, she won't rest until she's reached her nesting site. Woven through with fascinating facts amplified in an author's note and index, Super Swifts fuses gorgeous collage illustrations and a lilting text to evoke the grandeur of a voyage like no other--and introduce a singular bird with amazing powers"--

From the Arc de Triomphe on the Champs-âElysâees to the view from the Eiffel Tower, there's so much to see in Paris. Find baguettes, bistros, and boutiques and discover things big and small in this picture dictionary of the City of Light.

"This folkloric tale is rich with depth and tradition and full of a child's wonder of the natural world. . . . A timeless story." - Kirkus ReviewsChristmas has come, and with it a sparkling white winterfrost. When Bettina's parents are called away unexpectedly, leaving her in charge of the house, the farm, and baby Pia, Bettina neglects to set out the traditional bowl of Christmas rice pudding for the tiny nisse. No one besides her grandfather ever believed the nisse were real, so what harm could there be in forgetting this silly custom? But when baby Pia disappears, the magic of the nisse makes itself known. To find her sister and set things right, Bettina must venture into the miniature world of these usually helpful, but sometimes mischievous, folk.

Where's Waldo? He's in the holiday spirit in an exciting sticker book.It's Waldo's world, and it's all decked out for Christmas! Snowmen, skis, toys, and other wintry images from Waldo's previous adventures combine with unique artwork to create a hide-and-seek holiday extravaganza. Hundreds of stickers add dimension to the hunt, while a special gatefold spread invites readers into Waldo's world. Young seekers will adore the stickers and the "create-your-own-Waldo" activity, while longtime fans will revel in the exclusive art and classic search-and-find format. Finding Waldo has never been so festive!

"Sammie, a budding naturalist, knows of a secret and wonderful place: Winghaven, an abandoned lot in the middle of the suburbs where wildlife flourishes. She spends hours making notes and drawings in her meticulous field journal. When Bram, a new boy, turns up with his camera, Sammie worries he'll give away her hidden haven--after all, the other boys at school bully her. But Bram is a scientist like Sammie, and together they observe tiny pond creatures, a pileated woodpecker with a red crest like a pirate's bandana, and thriving monarch butterflies whose habitats are becoming scarce. When Sammie and Bram discover bright flagging tape encircling the trees, they learn Winghaven is in danger from a local developer--and it's going to take courage, spirit, and science to save it. This beautifully written story, full of details about the natural world, includes Sammie's field illustrations as well as real-life notes on keeping a nature journal, studying monarchs, and bird-watching"--

Attention readers large and small: Eddie and the bear are back and they both need a friend. Eddie's feeling sad, and so is the bear. They both wish they had a friend to talk to. All they have are their teddies, and teddies can't talk. Or can they? Teddy fans, prepare! From the author-illustrator of the best-selling Where's My Teddy?and It's the Bear! comes a third warm and funny story about this odd-sized, lovable pair, a small boy and a rather large bear!

"Engaging. . . . Art teachers will gravitate toward this upbeat title to let children begin to explore the importance of color." --School Library Journal Your neighbor says red is angry like a dragon's breath, but you think it's brave like a fire truck. Or maybe your best friend likes pink because it's pretty like a ballerina's tutu, but you find it annoying--like a piece of gum stuck on your shoe. In a subtle, child-friendly narrative, art teacher and debut author Jessica Young suggests that colors may evoke as many emotions as there are people to look at them--and opens up infinite possibilities for seeing the world in a wonderful new way.

"Explore[s] a child's moods through color--or the lack of color--and offer[s] a reassuring message of love and acceptance ... Some days you may feel sunshine yellow or orange-balloon bright. Other days you're gray, or even night-sky black--like a dark scribble on a page, a storm in the clouds, or a puddle in the road. Gray is when you don't feel like yourself, or like you don't belong. But however you feel, there are big hugs (red) and loving lullabies (blue) waiting, and even the grayest sidewalk is a canvas for you to fill with the colors you choose. A tender narration from British spoken-word poet Laura Dockrill and subtle, spare artwork from former UK Children's Laureate Lauren Child offer a comforting read for young children that addresses feelings of sadness and assures them that they are never alone"--