It s Christmas Eve and Clara and her brother Fritz are excited! Every year, uncle Drosselmeier brings them special Christmas gifts. This year, Clara gets a wooden soldier. It s a nutcracker and Fritz thinks he looks a bit silly, but Clara falls in love with his big and kind eyes. And that night, she discovers her new friend can do a lot more than just crack nuts. He used to be a brave soldier who fell in love with a real princess .

U can read this, S?S E-Z Vibrant color brings new life toCaldecott Medal-winning "New Yorker" cartoonist William Steig'sclassic puzzle book

Yolanda s mom has died. One moment she was breathing. And the next moment she wasn t. She was there, and yet she wasn t. Where could her mom be now? If you look for me, my darling, you will find me, her mom had told her. So Yolanda decides to go looking. Looking for her mom who died. Along the way she gets help and insights from some wonderful people.

A valuable read-aloud about accepting oneself and one s peers. School Library Journal

New in the Little People, Big Dreams series, discover the incredible life of Georgia O Keeffe, one of America s greatest artists, in this true story of a talented painter who broke boundaries. As a child, little Georgia viewed the world differently from other people. She roamed outdoors with her sketch book, while other girls played. As an adult, she painted all day. From New York City to New Mexico, she was influenced by the landscapes of her environment. With stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, this empowering series celebrates the important life stories of wonderful women of the world. From designers and artists to scientists, all of them went on to achieve incredible things, yet all of them began life as a little child with a dream. These books make the lives of these role models accessible for children, providing a powerful message to inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world!

Introducing the first-ever orchestra made up of potty sounds. Yes, you heard that right . . . potty sounds. Keep your ears open (and your noses closed) and read along. We dare you not to laugh. And we invite you to grab your own potty and join in the fun!

"This touching tale of kindness and friendship is coupled with beautiful illustrations that encourage the reader to pause and enjoy the story through the pictures as well as the text. This is a wonderful read aloud that can spark conversations about how to be a friend and not judging others before getting to know them." ― School Library Connection

An Leysen's breathtaking and magical retelling of the classic fairy tale of Hans Christian Andersen! Once upon a time, there was a woman who desperately wanted a child. One day, a good witch passed her house and gave her a flower seed. The woman planted the seed and took good care of it. Before long, two little eyes curiously stared at her between the petals. Inside the flower was a tiny girl! The woman named her Thumbelina. It soon became clear that Thumbelina was a very brave little girl.

A lovely book about a father and his daughter's relationship that I actually awww'd out loud at that last line! ― Maria Eduarda, Goodreads

A funny and superfast book about adventure from bestselling author-illustrator Ruth Wielockx! Dave loves to skateboard. Every time he tries a new trick, he feel butterflies in his stomach. It s so exciting. But one day the butterflies are gone . Maybe they ll come back if he does a somersault on his dirt bike? Or when he drives his racing care like a rocket? Dave tries desperately to find the butterflies in his stomach. And then one day, they come falling from the sky

On a gray day in spring something magical happened. A little boy was born, and immediately the sun started to shine. Together with his first tears, gentle raindrops fell down. The boy grew older and changed and the weather changed along with him. Everyone in the village started to call him the Weatherboy. At first the Weatherboy liked being unique, but that changed, too. Because everyone wanted something from him. Sun, coldness, snow, thunder,

A merry and moving story about friendship. - Children s and Teen Book Connections Bunny is looking forward to a cozy fall and winter with Hedgehog. But Hedgehog says he will start hibernating when the first leaf falls. Bunny is worried. He cannot go that long without seeing his friend! He comes up with a clever plan: he is simply going to hide the falling leaves, and the arrival of fall .

With a touch of whimsy and a dash of charm, this engaging picture book is sure to warm the hearts of beginning readers everywhere Why are some stars so big and other ones so small? Fox asks. Maybe stars are growing, Dog answers. When you look at a star and think of something nice, it grows. Fox and Dog spend an evening gazing at stars and realize that when they think nice thoughts, the stars grow bigger. They soon discover that the magical power of nice thoughts can be shared with everyone. A warm-hearted story about giving compliments and getting them, and about the magical power of nice thoughts. For daydreamers ages 5 and up.