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  • The Sweet Smell of Christmas

    Patricia M. Scarry, J. P. Miller

    Hardcover (Golden Books, Sept. 23, 2003)
    Celebrate the sights and smells of Christmas with this classic scratch-and sniff book--a fragrant stocking stuffer perfect for any child! Join Little Bear as he prepares for the holidays, all the while giving readers a chance to smell six wonderful scents including apple pie, christmas tree, hot chocolate, and more! This delectable treat is a perfect way for families to spend the yuletide season.
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  • Pride & Prejudice: A BabyLit® Storybook

    Stephanie Clarkson, Annabel Tempest

    Hardcover (Gibbs Smith, Aug. 15, 2017)
    BabyLit Storybooks are a great way to introduce young readers to the classics, with easy to read storylines and bright illustrations. They are part of the bestselling BabyLit series, which provides a literary education for your brilliant children. In Pride & Prejudice, children are invited into the Regency period to meet the Bennet sisters, Mr. Darcy, Mr. Bingley, and other beloved characters from Jane Austen’s classic tale. Elegant balls, surprise proposals, and a visit to Pemberley are just a few events to look forward to in this story about appearances, misunderstandings, and love. Quotes from the original text are woven throughout this retelling, and the imaginative artwork will engage readers of all ages. This is a book to be treasured throughout childhood and beyond. BabyLit® primers have become the chic, smart way to introduce babies to the most beloved and readable literature of our time. Now presenting a delightful collection of hardcover lap books for early readers and their parents. Each book in the BabyLit Storybook series retells a story from literary canon with easy-to-follow text and engaging artwork. These delightful, engaging books are ideal for ages 3 to 7, with their oversized trim and sturdy pages, but will be enjoyed by children and adults alike. Stephanie Clarkson lives in leafy Surrey, England, with her husband, two daughters, and a very hairy hound named Bob. She began her writing career as a journalist at Britain’s Daily Mail newspaper and continues to write for the British press while dreaming up stories for children. Steph is the author of Sleeping Cinderella and Other Princess Mix-ups, illustrated by Brigette Barrager (Scholastic). Annabel Tempest creates patterns, draws characters, and loves cutting, sticking, and coloring in. During her career, she has illustrated everything from children’s books and greetings cards to maps and packaging. She lives in Somerset, England.
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  • Brave Little Camper Saves Halloween

    Rosa Von Feder, Cottage Door Press, Jen Taylor

    Board book (Cottage Door Press, July 17, 2018)
    Uh-oh! Two naughty raccoons rolled away with Farmer MacDonald's prize pumpkin! The Halloween parade just won't be the same without it. But wait--Farmer MacDonald and the Brave Little Camper have an idea! Three cheers for Halloween! Hip Hip horray! The Brave Little Camper Saves the Day! A Halloween story for the whole family to enjoy. Strengthen the love for books and reading with the lovable story and rich illustrations Thick pages and a padded cover for little hands to read over and over again Collect all books in the Brave Little Camper Series
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  • Little Bunny Follows His Nose

    Katherine Howard, J.P. Miller

    Hardcover (Golden Books, Jan. 16, 2004)
    What’s a bunny to do on such a fine sunny day? Follow his nose! Down the hill, into the forest, and through a vegetable garden, Little Bunny does just that! Kids will love all the wonderful things there are to smell—pine, peach, roses and more—in this classic scratch-and-sniff book originally published in 1971.
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  • Alice in Wonderland: A BabyLit Storybook

    Mandy Archer, Annabel Tempest

    Hardcover (Gibbs Smith, Aug. 14, 2018)
    BabyLit Storybooks are a great way to introduce young readers to the classics, with easy to read storylines and bright illustrations. They are part of the bestselling BabyLit series, which provides a literary education for your brilliant children. In Alice in Wonderland: A BabyLit Storybook, preschoolers can tag along on Alice’s beloved adventure, meeting new friends and defeating powerful enemies. Easy-to-follow, engaging text combined with original quotes and beautiful artwork create a book to be treasured through childhood and beyond. Part of the BabyLit® Storybook Series. Lexile: AD610L BabyLit® primers have become the chic, smart way to introduce babies to the most beloved and readable literature of our time. Gibbs Smith is now presenting a delightful collection of picture books, lovingly designed and crafted for young children. Each book retells a story from the literary canon, bringing a classic to life for an entirely new audience. After training as an editor in London, Mandy Archer went on to become the Head of Children’s Books for BBC Worldwide, nurturing such characters as Wallace & Gromit, Bob the Builder, and the Teletubbies. Since then she has written many titles, ranging from board books for babies right up to teen fiction. Mandy lives in England. Annabel Tempest has illustrated everything from children’s books and greetings cards to maps and packaging. She lives in England in Somerset.
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  • Story's End

    Marissa Burt

    Paperback (HarperCollins, April 1, 2014)
    Enter the magical land of Story in this sequel to Storybound, perfect for fans of Inkheart, The School for Good and Evil, and classic fantasy tales like Ella Enchanted and The NeverEnding Story.Kids who love fairy tales, dragons, and magic will be enchanted by Una Fairchild's unforgettable adventure in Story's End.Story is a land of dashing Heroes, dastardly Villains, and epic quests—and once upon a time, a noble King. But the King vanished so long ago that even the memory of him is lost. Now a cruel Enemy plots to rewrite Story's future, and an ordinary girl named Una Fairchild may be the only one who can stop him.As Una and her friends Peter and Indy race to defeat the Enemy, their quest will take them deep into the secrets of Story's past . . . and Una's own mysterious ties to this fairy-tale kingdom and its long-forgotten King.Discover the richly imagined world, spirited cast of storybook characters, and timeless appeal of Story's End, which closes the book on Una's adventure "with an all-out bang" (ALA Booklist).
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  • Sophia Sparks

    Elanor Best, Lara Ede

    Paperback (Thomas Nelson, Feb. 5, 2019)
    Sophia wears her bow whenever she needs to come up with a new, dazzling invention. But one day, she can't find it! Join Sophia as she learns – through the power of mashed potato and friends – that she didn't need a bow on her head to think of brilliant things, after all.Fun, rhyming text and Lara Ede's sweet illustrations combine to bring Sophia's world of incredible inventions to life! From glitter-fueled rockets to dancing robots, there's something in this story that will spark the imagination of every little reader who hears it.
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  • The Spooky Smells of Halloween

    Mary Man-Kong, Viviana Garofoli

    Hardcover (Golden Books, Aug. 9, 2005)
    Little Sammy and his friends are having one spooky Halloween! They bob for apples, eat scary shaped Halloween cookies, and go trick-or-treating for other spooky treats. Children will love to read—and smell—all The Spooky Smells of Halloween.
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  • The Secret Garden: A BabyLit Storybook

    Mandy Archer, Jane Newland

    Hardcover (Gibbs Smith, March 20, 2018)
    BabyLit Storybooks are a great way to introduce young readers to the classics, with easy to read storylines and bright illustrations. They are part of the bestselling BabyLit series, which provides a literary education for your brilliant children. In The Secret Garden, preschoolers befriend robins and other animals along with Mary, Dickon, Martha, and Colin, experiencing the transformative magic of a well-loved garden. Little readers not only see the garden flourish, but they watch how Mary and Colin blossom with attention and friendship. Quotes from the original text are woven throughout this retelling, and the beautiful artwork creates a book to be treasured through childhood and beyond. BabyLit® primers have become the chic, smart way to introduce babies to the most beloved and readable literature of our time. Now a delightful collection of lap books for early readers and their parents is available. Each book in the BabyLit® Storybook series retells a story from literary canon with easy-to-follow text and charming artwork. These delightful, engaging books are ideal for ages 3 to 5, but will be enjoyed by children and adults alike. Mandy Archer is the author of the BabyLit® Storybook Moby-Dick. She was formerly head of BBC Children’s Books Worldwide. She lives near a racecourse on Epsom Downs, England. Jane Newland is an illustrator from Norwich, Norfolk, England. .
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  • Moby-Dick: A BabyLit® Storybook

    Mandy Archer, Annabel Tempest

    Hardcover (Gibbs Smith, Aug. 15, 2017)
    BabyLit Storybooks are a great way to introduce young readers to the classics, with easy to read storylines and bright illustrations. They are part of the bestselling BabyLit series, which provides a literary education for your brilliant children. Ahoy! Come sail the ocean blue with Captain Ahab, Ishmael, Queequeg, and the rest of the crew! The search is on for the great white whale, and the captain won’t give up on this voyage until Moby Dick is found. With colorful artwork and quotes from the original text, Herman Melville’s nautical adventure is retold for children in a fun, new way that highlights friendship. This is a book to be treasured throughout childhood and beyond. BabyLit® primers have become the chic, smart way to introduce babies to the most beloved and readable literature of our time. Now presenting a delightful collection of hardcover lap books for early readers and their parents. Each book in the BabyLit Storybook series retells a story from literary canon with easy-to-follow text and engaging artwork. These delightful, engaging books are ideal for ages 3 to 7, with their oversized trim and sturdy pages, but will be enjoyed by children and adults alike. After training as an editor in London, Mandy Archer went on to become the Head of Children’s Books for BBC Worldwide, nurturing such characters as Wallace & Gromit and Bob the Builder. Since then she has written all kinds of titles, ranging from board books right up to teen fiction. She enjoys talking to children in schools about fairy tales and story writing. Mandy and her family live near a racecourse on Epsom Downs, England. Annabel Tempest creates patterns, draws characters, and loves cutting, sticking, and coloring in. During her career, she has illustrated everything from children’s books and greetings cards to maps and packaging. She lives in Somerset, England.
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  • Jumanji: A Storybook

    A. L. Singer, Chris Van Allsburg

    Paperback (Scholastic, Dec. 1, 1995)
    Trapped in an extraordinary world after starting, but failing to complete, the mysterious game "Jumanji," a young boy is discovered twenty-five years later by two children who share in his remarkable adventures.
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  • Star Wars: The Prequel Trilogy Stories

    Brian Rood

    Hardcover (Disney Lucasfilm Press, Sept. 26, 2017)
    The Star Wars saga begins! Join Anakin Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Queen Amidala and Yoda for one action-packed adventure after the next! This collection features 18 stories from the Star Wars prequel trilogy, beautifully illustrated by Star Wars artist Brian Rood. With foil on the cover, gilded pages, and over 250 pieces of both spot and full-page art, this storybook is a must-have for fans!
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