Collection: Children

Mice sneak through a house on the hunt for food.

Gobbling up cookies, they're awfully rude.

The mice may leave once served up a tease -

some of the finest Wisconsin cheese!

Meet May! The next book of The Calendar Kids Series! A new way to teach the months of the year.

May is excited to share her love for gardening with her friends. She shows her friends April and June how her garden helps her make lei to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage month. She also loves to make salsa for Cinco de Mayo with her garden vegetables. What May loves most of all is using the flowers in her garden to gift to her mom for Mother's Day. This year she has a special surprise planned. Will her garden be ready for her Mother's Day surprise?

** This book is a special dyslexia friendly edition. It uses a font called 'Open Dyslexic' designed to make reading easier. It also has more spacing between the lines and contains pages than the standard edition. This edition is printed on cream paper to reduce glare. **

At the first Blackthorn Christmas Market, Emily, Sophie and Jack's delicious handmade cookie stand is ready! But then strange things start happening. With Santa's suit missing and paintings stolen, the kids soon realize it's all part of a bigger plan to rob a mansion nearby. Can they stop the thieves in time? Join Emily and Sophie age 9 and Jack age 8, in this exciting Christmas adventure. This exciting kids book is the perfect holiday gift! A Christmas themed fiction story is set on an Irish manor farm. If you're looking for children's gift ideas and to add to their festive reading list, look no further! This book is part of a 12 book series and is ideal for kids ages 6 to 10 who love exciting mystery stories. Grab a copy today and keep everyone happy this Christmas!

Discover the Wonders of the Animal Kingdom!

Who were the first animals on Earth? What makes reptiles different from amphibians? How do mammals give birth? What are bird wings made of? This captivating boxset of 6 encyclopedias is packed with answers to these fascinating questions and more--making it the perfect companion for curious young minds eager to explore the world of animals!

Specially curated for children, this collection introduces a wide range of animal groups through child-friendly explanations, well-labeled diagrams, and engaging content. Each book is designed to spark curiosity and support learning through simple definitions, vivid illustrations, and fun facts.

What's Inside

• 6 beautifully designed encyclopedias covering a variety of animal categories
• Answers to thought-provoking "how" and "what" questions about animals
• Bonus "Isn't It Amazing?" sections filled with fun facts
• Well-labeled, detailed diagrams to aid visual learning
• Glossary of difficult words for easy reference and vocabulary building

Why Kids Will Love It

• Engaging questions that feed natural curiosity
• Colorful visuals and labeled illustrations for interactive learning
• Fun facts that make science exciting and relatable

Why Parents and Teachers Will Appreciate It

• Supports STEM learning with a strong scientific foundation
• Encourages independent reading and vocabulary enhancement
• Perfect for classrooms, libraries, and home learning
• Excellent choice for gifting to young learners

Key Features

• Well-labeled images that support visual learners
• Simple yet informative language suitable for ages 6 and above
• Durable and child-safe design for everyday use
• Encourages scientific thinking, observation, and curiosity

Create cute art!

Learn how to make anything and everything cute in this hands-on, creative workbook from artist Carlianne Tipsey. With fun lessons on how to draw irresistible faces and animals--and convert everyday objects into charismatic characters--How to Draw Adorable includes visual tips, step-by-step examples, and design theories that can be used by beginning and advanced artists alike. Reference images and practice sheets help you dive right in and discover your own sweet style.
Whether you're coming up with new characters, decorating your world, or learning to draw for the first time, this handy guide gives you all the tools and skills you need to put the awwww in adorable!

Boost preschool skills with fun outdoor activities for kids 3 to 5

Kids learn best through play, and what better place to play than the great outdoors? This preschool activity book delivers hands-on projects that are easy to set up outside and inspire creative thinking. Little ones will strengthen their skills in letters, numbers, social development, and more with this standout among outdoor books. Supplement preschool learning with engaging activities kids can do at the park, beach, or backyard, and set the foundation for independent play.

What sets this preschool book apart from other educational books:

• Learning through play--Kids will build their skills with 80 unique activities, like Scoot Ball and Pinecone Painters, which help with fine motor skills and sensory development.
• Year-round activities--Find a collection of outdoor projects fit for any season, so children can learn STEM concepts, movement, crafts, and more--no matter what the weather brings.
• Growth at a glance--Handy icons and labels throughout this best-in-class toddler activity book indicate what skills and subjects each activity helps improve.

Give kids more reasons to love playing outside with this fun and educational preschool activity book.

Some dinosaurs eat plants. Some eat, well?not plants. But I bet you didn't know that some dinosaurs eat pizza! Join Don Juan the Iguanodon, master chef at Prehistoric Pizza, for this silly dino adventure all kids will love!

Find tons of animal stickers and mess-free fun with this one-of-a-kind activity book and poster!

Fill in the woodland scene with forest animal stickers and learn about moose, skunks, foxes, eagles, and more amazing animals along the way. When you've finished the project, you'll have a beautiful piece of art to display.

How it works:

• Unfold the poster, which has spots outlined for each sticker.
• Complete the forest poster by putting all 50 animal stickers in the right spots.
• Discover fascinating facts about each animal as you go.
• Hang the finished forest poster on your wall!

The true story of Pearl Harbor as you've never read it before--action-packed, informative, and told through the eyes of those on all sides of the violence who experienced the terror of the unprecedented attack firsthand.

A single day changed the course of history: December 7, 1941. Nobody in America knew Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor was coming. Nobody was prepared for the aftermath.

Filled with firsthand accounts and photographs, this unflinching, action-packed narrative puts readers on the ground in Pearl Harbor through the stories of real stories of a diverse cast of characters. From the attackers to the attacked, daring rescues to tragic losses, unlikely survival to quick-thinking responses, learn the stories of the men, women, and children who experienced that fateful day and its aftereffects.

Perfect for fans of Steven Sheinkin and Deobrah Heiligman, award-winning author Marc Favreau sheds new, compelling light onto a history we think we know, what it means to be American, and the enduring lessons from an event we never saw coming.

* "A jaw-dropping account of Pearl Harbor ... artfully conceived and grippingly told."―Publishers Weekly, starred review

Are you struggling to teach your little one the importance of being gentle? "I Play Nicely. I Am Gentle!: An Affirmation-Themed Book For Toddlers About Being Gentle (Ages 2-4)" is the perfect solution!

Designed specifically for toddlers, this charming book uses simple, relatable affirmations to help children understand and embrace gentleness in everyday interactions. From using soft hands to playing quietly, each page offers an easy-to-understand scenario that encourages your child to practice being gentle with their friends, pets, and toys.

With its engaging and rhythmic phrases, this book will captivate your child's attention while reinforcing positive behaviors. The playful and soothing language makes it an ideal read-aloud for parents, teachers, and caregivers who want to make learning about kindness, empathy, and respect fun and engaging.

In a world where kindness can sometimes feel scarce, "I Play Nicely. I Am Gentle!" provides a gentle and loving guide for little ones to learn how their actions can make a big difference. Through repetition and fun illustrations, this book makes it easy for children to remember and apply these important life lessons.

Whether you're a parent looking to enrich your bedtime routine with a valuable lesson or a teacher seeking resources to foster positive behavior in the classroom, this book is an essential addition to your collection.

Help your child discover the joy of being gentle-Order your copy now!

Jillian thinks there's a ghost in her basement. King and Kayla know that ghosts aren't real, but what is making that dark shape and that scary noise?

King and Kayla are going to a sleepover at Thor and Jillian's house. King LOVES sleepovers. They're his favorite thing! And he particularly likes Jillian's basement, because animals are allowed on the furniture. But Jillian and Thor are afraid to go downstairs because there's big, dark blob that goes "Whoooooo!" and chases her around the basement.

Kayla's not worried; she wants to know what's happening downstairs. With her intrepid co-detective, she investigates the weird sights and sounds and solves the mystery--but not before an encounter with Cat with No Name and a run-in with a skunk.

** This book is a special dyslexia friendly edition. It uses a font called 'Open Dyslexic' designed to make reading easier. It also has more spacing between the lines and contains pages than the standard edition. This edition is printed on cream paper to reduce glare. **

Emily and Sophie age 9 and Jack age 8, are back at school in Blackthorn village. But when they hear about strange lights, and find an injured pony and hidden trap door to a secret cove at the beach, they realise that something very suspicious is going on. Can Emily, Sophie & Jack and their friends unravel the criminals plan before it's too late? Join Emily, Sophie & Jack in this exciting pony adventure. This wholesome and beautifully told adventure story chapter book is perfect for children aged 6 upwards. This is the perfect children's story book and gift for young readers, girls, boys and all who love great adventure stories to curl up with and enjoy. This book is in a series of 12 mystery stories for children, one every month.

Losing someone we love is one of the hardest experiences, especially for children and teenagers who may be struggling to understand their emotions.

This journal is designed to gently guide them through their grief in a way that feels safe and comforting.

THIS WORKBOOK IS IN FULL COLOR

Here's how it can help:

Helping Them Understand Their Feelings:

Grief can be confusing, bringing up emotions they might not know how to handle.

This journal provides a space to explore feelings and make sense of them - whether it's sadness, anger, or moments of joy.

Encouraging Expression:

Sometimes it's hard to talk about what we're going through.

Through writing, drawing, and creative activities, this workbook gives kids and teens a way to express themselves in a way that feels right for them.

Teaching Healthy Coping Skills:

Grief can feel overwhelming, but this workbook introduces helpful coping techniques to guide them through tough moments.

They'll learn to calm themselves, manage stress, and take care of their emotional well-being.

Honoring Memories:

While the pain of loss is real, love and memories don't have to disappear.

This journal helps children reflect on special moments with their loved one, allowing them to carry those memories forward with comfort and peace.

Encouraging Healing and Growth:

Grief is a journey - and while it never fully goes away, this workbook teaches that it's possible to heal, grow, and find hope again.

It shows young people that they can move forward without letting go of the love they feel.

For any parent or caregiver, this journal offers a source of comfort and understanding - knowing that their child has a supportive, therapeutic tool to help them navigate grief with love, care, and emotional strength.

Spring has sprung! Join Uni on this exciting and easy-to-read adventure in the land of unicorns with a lost bear cub. This Step 2 Step into Reading will help emerging and newly independent readers grow their confidence!

Unicorns can fix things with their horns, and Uni needs to bring back the new growing things of spring. Will Uni be able to restore the signs of spring after a long, bleak winter?

Uni the unicorn is a charming and relatable character! Fans of the picture books, as well as begining readers will be excited to join this bighearted unicorn on an amazing journey. Look for all the Uni stories, including Uni the Unicorn Bakes a Cake, Uni the Unicorn Goes to School, Uni's First Sleepover and more!

Step 2 readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. They are perfect for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.

Welcome to Villain Con! Is Katie the Catsitter actually a villain?!
Find out in this bestselling girl (and cat) power graphic novel series that's perfect for fans of Babysitters Club, Sweet Valley Twins, and anyone who loves cats!

"A little evil and a whole lotta fun." --Kirkus Reviews

Sometimes the line between villain and hero can be hard to see.

Middle school is a roller coaster and lately Katie doesn't know which way is up or down, who's a hero...and who's a villain. Even the people she cares about most keep surprising her. Are Katie's best friends leaving her behind?! Katie just wants things to stay the same--but is she holding her friends...and herself back? Maybe it's time for a change. Afterall, Madeline is running for mayor to try to change things in the city. Maybe Katie's changing too. And maybe some of the things she thought she knew about villains--and about heroes--were wrong. Is Katie ready to move forward...even if means moving away from her friends?

Get ready for more friendship and fun, more drama and disguises (and cats, definitely more cats!) in Katie the Catsitter: Villain Con!

这本押韵的儿童绘本让小读者们通过在魔法般的数字之家的旅程看到数字和形状的规则和结构。在这里数字都活了过来，还拥有他们自己的房子和花园！这个故事和里面的图画也激发我们去寻找生活中的数学：数字四的头上有四条辫子，花园里有四朵花......为什么？你还发现了什么？

数字之家的概念最早在2004年被德国的Gerhard Friedrich博士提出，基于其对儿童数学能力发展的研究。本书既是独立成册的学习资源，也是对更广阔的数字之家资源库的介绍和引入：www.numberland.net。