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Luna and the Witch Throw a Halloween Party
Aubrey Plaza
From award-winning actress Aubrey Plaza and writer Dan Murphy comes the story of a feisty wannabe bruja and the kooky witch she helps to throw the best Halloween party of the season!Luna Lopez wants to be a witch.Pheenie the witch wants to throw a Halloween party.Together this unlikely pair strikes a deal: If Luna helps her pull off the best, most spectacular soiree in the neighborhood, Pheenie will teach her the secrets to her potions and spells.There’s only one problem: Getting this party on track is harder than Luna expected. She’ll have to curb every one of the frazzled witch’s creepy, crawly instincts to make sure the evening is full of both tricks and treats . . . and not a festi...
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The Return of the Christmas Witch
Aubrey Plaza
In the much-anticipated follow-up to the bestselling The Legend of the Christmas Witch, Parks and Recreation star Aubrey Plaza and creative partner Dan Murphy's fiery heroine has returned. . . and this time she's taking on Christmas.By now you’ve heard the legend, all but forgotten, of Santa Claus’s twin sister. Many years ago, this shadowy figure followed in Santa’s footsteps, searching for him while leaving odd gifts of her own. One fateful night, they finally came face-to-face, and she hasn’t been heard from since. Until now . . .The Christmas Witch has returned.After centuries trapped in her icy chamber, the snow is finally melting, and Kristtörn awakens. She finds that the holi...
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Everywhere You Are
Victoria Monét** An INSTANT New York Times bestseller! **
From multi Grammy-award winning artist and songwriter Victoria Monét comes a lyrical picture book that's perfect for children with separation anxiety, while also offering some healing for hard working parents.
I’ll always be your moon
You’ll always be my star
Just keep me in your heart and
I’ll be everywhere you are
In this melodic picture book from chart-topping musical sensation Victoria Monét, a gentle moon comforts a young star as night ends and they separate. Paired with the whimsical and imaginative art of Alea Marley, Everywhere You Are reminds us that even when someone isn’t right next to us, their love still carries on in our hearts.
The Time Skippers and the Lost Ruby: A Time Travel Adventure for Kids and Tweens Ages 8-12
Maya Dank
A homemade time machine. A lost royal ruby. A prophecy that could change the course of history forever.Thirteen-year-old Libby is used to her zany grandmother, physicist Professor Evelyn Zamenhof, and her crazy antics. But lately, Libby noticed Evelyn has been acting stranger than usual, disappearing for long periods and working away in her lab. Then, one day, Libby receives a mysterious letter from her grandmother and finds out Evelyn is in trouble. Lots of trouble.After inventing the Chronorocket 1.1, a compact time machine handcrafted from a thermos, Evelyn is kidnapped by a mysterious group demanding Edward the Black Prince’s long-lost ruby, believed to be the key to Britain’s politi...
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The Days of Creation by Heart: Teaching Children How God Made the World (Bible by Heart)
James Moseley
Help your child discover the wonder of God’s Creation through playful rhymes, vibrant illustrations, and hands-on creativity.The first of seventeen books in the Bible by Heart series, The Days of Creation by Heart is an interactive activity book that brings God’s story of Creation to life for young readers.With joyful nursery rhymes, captivating illustrations, and seven dedicated activity pages, children are invited to draw how they imagine each day of Creation, helping them grasp and remember the biblical account from Genesis 1 and 2. The book also includes full Scripture passages and a theologically sound guide for parents and teachers.This creative experience not only builds biblical ...
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The Biographies of Jesus’ Apostles : Ambassadors in Chains
James Moseley
Apart from a few famous stories, like Peter walking on water, most readers of the Bible have only a vague notion of who Jesus' apostles were and what exactly they did. Yet, without knowing their adventurous lives, the full story of the Apostolic Age fades into a Sunday school cliche. Even the most popular books on the subject fail to fit all the puzzle pieces together. This book, gleaned from over a decade of teaching and study, takes you alongside the apostles, reveals the world through their eyes, and accurately retraces every known step of their lives. Imprisoned in Nero's Rome, Paul wrote, "I am an ambassador in chains." "Apostle" means ambassador, and these long-suffering ambassadors of...
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A Caravan from Hindustan: The Complete Birbal Tales from the Oral Traditions of India
James Moseley
For five centuries, Birbal has been one of the best-loved figures in the folklore of India. Polished like gemstones in the river of time, The Birbal Tales wit and insight have delighted children and grownups from Kerala to Kashmir. Now the complete collection comes to the West, after years of loving research and creative, and historically accurate, restoration.Moseleys Birbal Tales have won The National Writers Club First Prize for Fiction and the University of Southern Louisianas First Prize for Juvenile Fiction.This timeless classic is a wonderful gift for children and a treasury of humor and wisdom for adults.TestimonialsAbsolutely beautiful. I can see why you have a devoted following.- D...
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Wings of the Lily Pond: A Comforting Children's Book About Loss, Hope, and Healing
Nicole Pasquariello
Wings of the Lily Pond is a tender and uplifting picture book that gently explores themes of love, loss, transformation, and hope.Beneath the still waters of a quiet pond, little Bella and her mama, Krystal, share a beautiful bond—curled up together in a cozy underwater hollow filled with dreams. But as Bella begins to wonder about the world above the lily pads, their story unfolds into a magical journey of discovery, bravery, and transformation.This poetic tale follows their hand-in-hand ascent from the water to the sky, where they emerge as shimmering dragonflies, finding peace in their new wings and reminding us all that love never fades—it only transforms.🌿 A meaningful story for ...
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Grumpy Monkey School Stinks!: A Graphic Novel (Grumpy Monkey Graphic Novels)
Suzanne Lang
An original graphic novel based on the #1 New York Times bestselling Grumpy Monkey picture books, perfect for children who are ready for longer storylines and hilarious dialogue. This time, Jim Panzee is going back to school. And he is NOT pleased.During a game of hide-and-seek, Jim Panzee causes a real stink. Literally. He walks right into Polecat’s log to hide and instead gets covered in Polecat’s smelly spray. His friends remind Jim that if he’d paid attention in class, he’d have learned to identify animals by their footprints. So it’s back to school for Jim!Guess what! School can be fun—once you get into the swing of it! But when Jim finds himself failing, his best friend, No...
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Grumpy Monkey Play All Day
Suzanne Lang
The New York Times bestselling Grumpy Monkey series returns with another delightful picture book featuring a stubborn Jim Panzee who only wants to play all day and ignore everything else. Children and parents alike will relate to this silly book about procrastination.One fine morning, Jim Panzee wakes up and decides that all he's going to do is play all day. Whether it's tidying his branch, finding bananas for lunch, or even taking a bathroom break, Jim wiggles out of it. For him nothing is more important than having fun. Like so many kids, Jim is great at avoiding his responsibilities.Instead, Jim Panzee spends time swinging with the monkeys, singing with the birds, and rolling around with ...
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Little Imagineer: Into the Animal Kingdom - A Creativity-Sparking Book of Wild Tales for Young Minds
Mindnastic
🚀 Unleash Your Child’s Imagination with Little Imagineer: Into the Animal Kingdom!What if a squirrel swapped homes with a bear, a tiny lizard grew dinosaur-sized, or a gorilla showed up for show-and-tell?This enchanting children’s picture book is packed with 18 whimsical animal adventures that spark curiosity, creativity, and joyful storytelling for kids ages 4–8.Inside you’ll find:18 Stand-Alone Animal Tales — Perfect for bedtime, story time, classrooms, or rainy-day fun.A “Main Question” in Every Story — An open-ended question at the heart of each tale, inviting children to imagine, invent, and create their own unique endings."More to Imagine" Prompts — Follow-up quest...
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Little Imagineer: 50 Cosmic Questions to Spark Creativity for Young Minds
Mindnastic
🌌 Little Imagineer: 50 Cosmic Questions to Spark Creativity for Young Minds 🌠What if the moon could change colors every night? Or if stars whispered secrets only dreamers could hear?Blast off into a universe of wonder and imagination with Little Imagineer: 50 Cosmic Questions to Spark Creativity for Young Minds! Perfect for curious kids aged 3–6, this enchanting book invites children to dream big, think creatively, and explore the cosmos like never before.Through whimsical questions and captivating illustrations, young minds will journey into a galaxy of possibilities. This interactive, space-themed book inspires curiosity and encourages open-ended exploration, making it the perfect ...
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