A picture book written and illustrated by Lita Judge, inspired by the medieval Unicorn Tapestries held at The Cloisters. The story follows a servant girl named Beatrix who lives and works in a castle and becomes captivated by a tapestry depicting a unicorn. Believing that finding a real unicorn will alleviate her loneliness, she leaves the castle to search for it. The book combines a fictional narrative with visual elements influenced by late medieval European art.

"Here's a biography of the scientific genius, Albert Einstein, told in the form of a graphic novel"-- Back cover.

"After learning she's actually an elf, twelve-year-old Sophie Foster made the impossible decision to leave her human life--and family--behind and start over in the Lost Cities. And life with the elves has been unlike anything Sophie has ever known, filled with new friends, amazing creatures, and incredible powers. But it's also had its share of challenges. Sophie had been an advanced student in the human world--but thanks to her struggles with alchemy, she's not even sure if she will pass her Foxfire Academy midterms! And then there are the bigger worries. Guardians who may or may not adopt her. Whispers of conspiracies. Mysterious fires. Memories in her brain that don't feel like hers. Could someone have hidden those secrets in Sophie's head? Why would they do that? Is Sophie part of something much bigger than she imagined? Something...deadly? This stunning graphic novel retelling of the second half of the thrilling first novel comes to life with all the adventure and epic worldbuilding the Keeper of the Lost Cities series is known for, told in gorgeous full color--plus special bonus features at the end!"-- Publisher.

"From the bestselling author of Unlikely Story comes a warm, witty novel about a chef whose unexpected summer in Italy turns messier and richer than any recipe she ever would've planned. Between a breakup and a burned-down restaurant, there's nothing left in New York for Kit Roth except the ashes of her success. Needing distance and distraction, she agrees to work for her best friend's pasta-making nonna in the Italian countryside. But instead of providing a quiet sabbatical to eat up time while her kitchen is rebuilt, the small town of Manciano keeps pulling Kit into its rituals and rhythms. And before long, it shows her everything she's been missing. Simpler cooking, community...and Nico Ruspoli, an olive oil producer with his own scorched past. But with Kit determined to leave after three months, and Nico rooted to his grove, their growing chemistry is at odds with what they both want for their future.Yet with each passing week, Kit finds herself measuring less and tasting more. And when it's time to go back to her life in New York, she doesn't know what--or who--she's willing to leave behind"-- Provided by publisher.

Ever wondered why we touch wood, salute magpies, skip over cracks and throw salt over our shoulders? Then Sally Coulthard has the answer as she gets under the skin of these peculiar pastimes in her new book Superstition. Exploring the history and background of fifty of these fascinating cultural behaviours, discover how they affected our everyday life and why many of these beliefs are still pertinent today. Superstitions reveal the hopes, fears and preoccupations of our ancestors and give a fascinating glimpse into how they lived. Seemingly bizarre folk beliefs and practices - in farming, marriage, craft, love, feasting, birth and death - often have their roots in real-life worries and desires.

"Grow a child's curiosity for nature and learning and say, "Good morning, garden!" From Baby Botanicals, a bright and beautiful new board book series that promotes a love of gardening. Babies and toddlers can explore the wonders of a garden as they greet each new day in this nature-filled board book teeming with bright plants and garden critters. With an engaging, rhyming story, this sturdy book takes young readers on an outdoor adventure, introducing them to the garden's many inhabitants and the beauty of nature. From hopping along stepping-stone paths to waving hello to robins and hummingbirds, each page is filled with opportunities for learning and play. Perfect for early morning reading or bedtime snuggles, Good Morning, Garden encourages children to appreciate the natural world around them as they develop a love of gardens and learn the names of many favorite plants. "-- Provided by publisher.

"In the next book in this New York Times best-selling series, Evan Smoak takes on his most complex mission yet-one where he has to not only protect but also avenge, and find a way to balance vengeance with mercy. Once a black ops assassin for the government known as Orphan X, Evan Smoak broke with the program and went deep underground, using his operational rules and skills to help the truly desperate with nowhere else to turn. When Luke Devine, one of the most powerful men in the world has a psychological crisis, Evan flies to the East Coast to meet Luke. While there, he learns of a young woman who was kidnapped off the New York City subway, clearly in danger and in need of aid. With no name and few clues, Evan and his team track down the missing woman, who was assaulted and abandoned. Evan offers his help-and sets out tracking down the young men responsible. But the woman insists that Evan abandon his usual methods-no vengeance and, in particular, no killing. Which will prove no easy feat given the mounting incoming threats from all sides. In a mission that takes Evan from coast to coast, from the poorest corners of society to the richest, Orphan X must figure out a way to protect the innocent, avenge the victimized, and balance justice, with a measure of mercy"-- Provided by publisher.

After accidentally bridging the storyworlds together, Emlyn DuLaine faces an impossible task: sever the connections without destroying the stories themselves. If she fails, the characters will be trapped in twisted versions of their tales, forced to relive their worst moments forever. But undoing the bridges is only the beginning. To truly fix what’s unraveling, Emlyn must uncover the secret flaw buried deep in Rivenlea's foundation, something that's been wrong since the very start. And the danger has never been closer to home. The clock is ticking for the injured wyvern who needs Rivenlite air to survive and the story boy Emlyn swore she’d never fall for. Emlyn and her team must rescue Frank and Laramie from chaotic, shifting story spheres before they’re gone for good.

See how Martin's early experiences and beliefs shaped him into the leader of the Civil Rights movement and a martyr in the fight for equal rights.

"For twelve-year-old Korean immigrant Jae Han, the library is more than a place to check out books. It's a safe space to work on his comic book featuring drag superhero Donutella Hamachi, play video games to improve his English, and befriend other outcast kids sheltering among the stacks. When the mayor announces plans to demolish the building and pave a mall parking lot, Jae Han pleads with his friend the librarian to intervene. But even if the mayor doesn't shutter the library, Ms. Henny reveals, a funding deficit will. Called to action, Jae Han rallies his ragtag group of friends to halt the destruction of their haven. Can they -- with help from the sparkling Donutella Hamachi -- unite long enough to defeat the slime-shooting blobfish enveloping screaming citizens in goo (i.e., ace a fundraising campaign)?" -- Provided by publisher.

There's trouble at the Society of Superheroes! Captain Amazing, the longtime hero of Metro City, has retired, and he's enjoying a much-needed vacation at the World's Biggest Ball of Yarn. But while he's away, there's trouble at home! A massive data breech disrupts the Society of Superheroes, and a flash drive containing sensitive information about Captain Amazing and other heroes winds up in reckless hands. Meanwhile, an unannounced visitor named Whipley arrives at the captain's house, and his pet sidekicks -- Manny, Roscoe, and Fluffy -- are skeptical of the stranger's intentions. The only sidekick excited by the visit is Shifty. Could Whipley be Shifty's loving, long-lost brother as he claims? Or is he framing the sidekicks for his own personal gain and vengeance?

"For millions all over the world, Mahatma Gandhi represents non-violent protest and peace. After studying law in Victorian London and learning how to be a leader in South Africa, he inspired his fellow Indians to claim independence from their British rulers. This retelling of Gandhi's story gives young readers a visual snapshot of his life, his times and his incredible achievements."-- Page 4 of cover.

A young girl's idea to organize a town square hunt for valentine's cards invigorates her community and brings them together.

"Eva and her friends swoop in to save the day when they find some unhatched eggs by the river"-- Provided by publisher.

Rex is ready to celebrate Easter with friends, craft and a chocolate egg hunt! Join Rex on another lift-the-flap adventure.

"Illustrated with photographs, this baby board book is a buoyant ode to a baby-on-the-way from those joyously awaiting their arrival by acclaimed author Richard Van Camp. Addressed to a beloved baby on the way, this joyful photo board book anticipates the delight of everything from sharing the light of the stars to blooming and growing together as a family."-- Provided by publisher.

Play a game of peekaboo with your favorite flowers and grow a child's curiosity for nature and gardening. From Baby Botanicals, a bright and beautiful new board book series that promotes a love of gardening.Babies and toddlers can play a flower-filled game of peekaboo in this board book teeming with bright plants and garden critters. With an engaging, rhyming story and bright, details pictures, this sturdy book encourages readers to interact with daffodils, sunflowers, buttercups, and other backyard flowers, introducing them to a garden's beauty. Perfect for early morning reading or bedtime snuggles, Peekaboo, Flowers encourages children to appreciate the natural world around them as they develop a love of gardens and learn the names of many favorite plants. And don't miss its companion book: Good Morning, Garden.

A clearly presented children's thesaurus with colorful illustrations and helpful suggestions for alternative words to inspire creative writing. It is arranged alphabetically, with a guide to parts of speech and choosing and using words.

Angry at being forced to keep her promise to a frog, a princess finally resorts to violent action.

"Dragon is a rule follower, anxious about losing control. Unicorn, his BFF, is chillaxed, a free spirit, determined to sparkle-smile through anything. Life is rainbows and barbecues when they're together, but like any dynamic duo, they fight. Enter ... the reader. When Dragon and Unicorn argue, the reader can choose one of several ways they could handle it, each leading to a different outcome. At the end, the reader can start again and choose a whole new storyline. Adults often tell kids to "make good choices," but what does that look like when emotions are high? With humor and heart, Dragon vs. Unicorn shows young readers how to take back what was said in the heat of the moment or be bold and say what they really think, even if the truth hurts. The three stories -- depicting familiar scenarios such as a sleepover or finding a toy -- allow them to practice healthy communication and good judgment."-- Provided by publisher.

"Dave Robicheaux, James Lee Burke's iconic detective, returns to investigate the death of an unidentified woman, pulling him into a vortex of corruption and violence in the Louisiana bayou. When a cloaked, disfigured man leaves a dead woman in a garbage bag on Dave Robicheaux's property, he knows his world and family are about to change. With Valerie Benoit, a detective new to the Iberia Parish Sheriff's Department who is grappling with sexist and racist harassment from their colleagues, and the volatile but fiercely loyal Clete Purcel, Dave embarks on an investigation that brings him into the most dangerous moments of his career, including the potential death of Valerie and his daughter Alafair. Dave encounters a local handyman who leaves cryptic notes and warns of the ghosts who roam the shores of the bayou and is targeted by a vicious New Orleans button man and gangsters from the north. Through brilliant prose and a quintessential cast of characters, James Lee Burke weaves a portrait of a gritty, violent Louisiana at the turn of the twentieth century. Visceral, atmospheric, and wholly original, The Hadacol Boogie brings to life Dave Robicheaux's fierce determination to confront evil both past and present"-- Provided by publisher.

"The ambitious Team-Up Missions Program pairs groups of aspiring heroes with pro heroes to go on action-packed missions! Although Izuku Midoriya and his U.A. High friends are thrilled to participate, there's just one catch--there's no telling who will be teamed up with whom! From top heroes to students from other classes and schools, anyone could be on the same team. The ever-cheery Hado is handling a beautification drive, and who better to help her than the ever-grumpy Bakugo? Then, Yaoyorozu gets to know Ashido and Uraraka better by waging war over a blowout sale! Also includes "Endeavor's Mission,"a prequel story to the My Hero Academia: World Heroes' Mission film!"--Back cover.

Best friends Cornbread and Poppy race in a competitive cycling championship. "Poppy LOVES shiny new bike gear. Cornbread does not. Poppy ADORES top secret master plans. Cornbread does not. Poppy IS super competitive. Cornbread...is not. But Cornbread and Poppy are the best of friends, so when Poppy is determined to win the annual Small Rodents Competitive Cycling Championship Classic, Cornbread agrees to train with her. Cornbread has fun just spending time with his friend, but Poppy's goal is scoring the Winner's Cup. Is a finish line all these mice will discover at the end of their race. Celebrating both partnership and the value of what makes us individuals, young readers will find this classic odd couple irresistible as they encounter relatable issues with humor and heart." -- Provided by publisher.

This brilliantly revisited and beautifully rephotographed book is a totally updated edition of a go-to classic for home and professional bakers--from one of the most acclaimed and inspiring bakeries in the world. Tartine offers more than 50 new recipes that capture the invention and, above all, deliciousness that Tartine is known for--including their most requested recipe, the Morning Bun. Favorites from the original book are here, too, revamped to speak to our tastes today and to include whole-grain and/or gluten-free variations, as well as intriguing new ingredients and global techniques. More than 150 drop-dead gorgeous photographs from acclaimed team Gentl + Hyers make this compendium a true collectible and must-have for bakers of all skill levels.