"Discover a new read-aloud word to see and say on every page. Then, lift the flap to follow the action. Chop the mango, squeeze the lime, and make ice pops in five simple steps!"-- Page 4 of cover.
The story centers around Norton, a tiny mouse, who is entrusted with caring for a group of ghosts in an old Victorian mansion. Every Halloween, however, his perfectly quiet haunted house is turned into an overdecorated Haunted House filled with spooky people and things. Fed up with fright night, Norton ventures to find a new, quiet, Victorian mansion. But forgets to bring his friends the ghosts. Luckily the ghosts follow quickly behind him, and all are happy in their new safe and calm Victorian.
As reports of bandits spread across the Archipelago, Christopher and Anya set sail on the Neverfear on a mission to save the ones they love most. "It's the Midsummer Feast on the islet of Glimt, and on this magical moonlit evening, the word on everyone's lips is bandits. Reports of masked men wreaking havoc are spreading throughout the Archipelago. Christopher and Anya have faced danger before; they think they are prepared for this threat--until they are ambushed and someone very close to them is kidnapped. Their frantic quest to pay the ransom will take them on a wild journey across Glimouria. Together they must face giants, duel with pirates, and race against deadly karkadanns. But just when they think they might succeed, there will come the most Herculean task of all..."-- Jacket flap.
"Katie Kim may be a newcomer to Camp Half-Blood, but even she knows they weren't supposed to be running through the Wild Zone--the forest is off-limits to campers and staff. Why, then, did Clarisse, head counselor of the Ares cabin, take her and four other newbies there in the dark of night and tell them to race back to camp by morning? Clarisse's threat was scary enough, but when Katie's half-brother Grant goes missing, his disappearance sparks the arrival of vicious monsters and a mysterious curse. It's up to Katie and the three remaining newbies--the Wild Omada--to brave the Wild Zone again and uncover its dark and deadly secrets."--Publisher description.
"Private investigator Margo Angelhart has recently rejoined her family's PI business, but she never forgot the reason she walked away. Three and a half years ago, her father, Dr. Cooper Angelhart, pled guilty to killing his colleague. While she never believed he was guilty, her mother, Ava, refused to help investigate and wouldn't explain why. When a nurse who once worked with Cooper reaches out, Margo leaps at what could be a potential lead... only to stumble across the nurse's grisly murder. Then, Cooper is mysteriously transferred to a penitentiary out of state in the middle of the night, and Ava finally discloses why her husband confessed to a murder he didn't commit. Now the entire Angelhart family must fight to clear Cooper's name. But every step they take drags them deeper into a deadly conspiracy... and into the crosshairs of some very powerful people with fortunes on the line. They've killed to keep their secrets before. And this time, the target is an Angelhart."-- Provided by publisher.
A colors adventure you WON'T want to miss from Mo Willems Workshop. The Pigeon won't pick a color, and here's why: Red is red-iculously perfect. Orange is so orange-inal. Yellow is bright on point. Blue is blue-tifully right. Do YOU think The Pigeon will pick a color? From Mo Willems Workshop comes this funny and engaging early-learning concept board book all about color, with touch-and-trace features throughout. The Pigeon WON'T Pick a Color! is part of a collection of original board books featuring The Pigeon, ideal for babies, toddlers, and fans of the picture book series.
The crayons get ready for school in the morning demonstrating the many ways to start the day. The Crayons have to get up to go to school! But while some Crayons like to wake up early, others like to laze around in bed. Some take their time getting dressed, and other rush around, forgetting something very important!
At their first sleepover, Itty and Luna play together until the sun goes down, but when it is time to go to bed, Luna becomes nervous about spending the night.
"The only thing Piggie likes more than making slop is . . . SHARING her favorite family slop recipes with her best friend Elephant Gerald and YOU! This children's cookbook will delight burgeoning foodies and fans of the world of Mo Willems"-- Provided by publisher.
As they go through town, a young child and their pet monster find objects that start with each letter of the alphabet.
Siblings Jack and Annie receive an invitation to spend Christmas Eve in Camelot and find that Merlin has been banned and all magic forbidden, leading the two on a fantastical quest to restore the kingdom's stolen magic and joy.
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Before he was the charismatic leader of a rebel guerrilla group, Jet was a desperate kid determined to take revenge... After his village is destroyed by the Fire Nation Army's elite unit known as the Rough Rhinos, Jet's life's goal becomes making Colonel Mongke and his cavalry of soldiers pay for their crimes. But in a war-torn kingdom, who's going to adopt a child's mission of revenge? Jet uses his powers of persuasion to gather a small but determined force of other young people who are looking for something different in the midst of war: a community. When Jet has his chance to confront Mongke, will he throw away the found family he's helped to build in pursuit of vengeance? A brand-new tale of adventure from the world of Avatar: The Last Airbender revealing Jet's origins, from writer Faith Erin Hicks, artist Peter Wartman, colorist Adele Matera, and letters by Comicraft.
"Written by a doctor, Cell Biology for Babies is the perfect introduction to the wonders of the human body. This interactive picture book will teach your little one about the cell, the basic building block of life. Be amazed at how much your budding genius (and you) can learn about cell biology!"--Publisher.
"After eating a glowing green egg, aspiring journalist Florence Fortescue can suddenly see that her house is overrun with ghost chickens in this delightfully bizarre and hilarious first book of a new early middle-grade series for readers aged 8 to 12! Eleven-year-old aspiring journalist Florence Fortescue did NOT want to move to the country, leaving her best friend and city life behind. To make matters worse, Florence is shocked to discover a Minions-esque flock of ghost chickens running amok all over her new house -- and her parents are oblivious! Clearly, Mom and Dad need to take their precious daughter back to the city RIGHT NOW. If only she could convince them . . . Using her journalistic skills, Florence cooks up a sizzling exposé in her homemade newspaper: TERROR IN THE HAUNTED COOP! But when that plan fails, Florence has to enlist the help of her weird new neighbor, two bizarre dogs and maybe even the ghost chickens themselves!"-- Provided by publisher.
"A brand-new collection of 85 easy yet impressive recipes for every meal of the day, from make ahead lunches to effortless appetizers and showstopping dinners, from America's favorite home cook Through her years of experience as a home cook, Ina Garten has learned that the best food is often the simplest. With just a little thought and a few good ingredients, you can make truly impressive dishes without spending hours in the kitchen. Simply Ina celebrates the delicious results of streamlined cooking, sharing Ina's expert tips and tricks for achieving the best flavor with the least amount of effort. Each recipe in this book has a secret that makes preparing it easier than you thought. Some dishes rely on smart store-bought shortcuts--like Mashed Potato & Leek Soup so delicious no one will ever guess it's made with packaged mashed potatoes and Bourbon Baked Beans that dress up canned baked beans with smoked bacon, maple syrup, and good bourbon--because sometimes store-bought really is just fine! For seamless gatherings, Ina's deeply flavorful Provencal Chicken with Olives & Capers can be made ahead and reheated in its Dutch oven before dinner, and the crispy oatmeal topping on her Cherry Berry Crumble can be prepped in advance for easy assembly in the moment. Elegant dishes like Endive & Avocado Salad and Irish Coffee Affogato involve little more than assembling ingredients, allowing you to serve something special without really cooking at all. Whether you're feeding unexpected guests, pulling together a Tuesday night dinner after work, or hosting a dinner party and don't want to miss all the fun cooped up in the kitchen, you'll be happy to have these simple, satisfying, and completely doable recipes to turn to. Because simple food shouldn't just save you time; it should let you enjoy the people you love"-- Provided by publisher.
Bluey, Bingo, and Muffin are ready to celebrate Halloween! They want to play a scary game, but their night is turning out to be more silly than scary. That is, until Dad makes it the scariest night of all!
A simple introduction to the brain's functions in the human body.
"An allegorical picture book about the very real dangers of book banning."--Provided by publisher.
"This is the story of one incredible library book and all the children who have borrowed it."-- Page 4 of cover
"Felix knows Tom Nancy is a bit of a troublemaker, but when the mischievous sheep proposes they trade places with a brain swapping machine, he agrees anyway. After all, who wouldn't want to know what it's like to be a sheep? Felix is thrilled to spend some time sleeping in and frolicking in the fields, and Tom Nancy is excited to enjoy all the perks of being a boy, including wrestling, climbing trees and eating sandwiches. No need to worry! They can always switch back later . . . or can they? This dark and hilarious trickster tale delivers some just des(s)erts and will have readers of all ages laughing out loud. With a turn of events that will shake up even the most seasoned readers' expectations, the irresistible Tom Nancy is sure to become a new favorite character among Mac's legions of fans and newcomers alike."-- Provided by publisher.
Recent immigrants from China and desperate for work and money, ten-year-old Mia Tang's parents take a job managing a rundown motel in Southern California, even though the owner, Mr. Yao is a nasty skinflint who exploits them; while her mother (who was an engineer in China) does the cleaning, Mia works the front desk and tries to cope with demanding customers and other recent immigrants--not to mention being only one of two Chinese in her fifth grade class, the other being Mr. Yao's son, Jason.
It's the fishing trip of a lifetime. Join Lucky Luke and Dad as they tackle the waters of Canada in search of monster northern pike. This adventure takes an unexpected turn when they find out there are other monsters lurking in the lake.
Treetopolis is having a secret gift swap for Moonfest, a holiday celebrating the longest night of the year, and Eva wants the best gift ever for her friend George.