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There is no one quite like Grandma! Bring to life all the ways a grandma shows her love to her grandchild with this beloved classic from author/illustrator Marianne Richmond. Grandma laughs with me Grandma bakes with me Grandma cuddles with me Grandma plays with me Grandma loves me! A great Mother's Day gift, grandparents day gift, birthday gift, or just a way to show your love, Grandma Loves Me! is filled with delightful illustrations and simple, yet deeply touching sentiments, sure to remind children young and old of the special place Grandma lives in their hearts.

The perfect Mother's Day gift or mommy birthday gift for kids to show just how much they love Mom featuring adorable illustrations from bestselling author Marianne Richmond!A book of love celebrating the special relationship between every mother and their child!My mom plays with me.My mom carries me.My mom cuddles with me.If you're looking for books similar to My Mommy and Me or Mommy Loves You, look no further! Featuring adorable illustrations from bestselling author Marianne Richmond, My Mom Loves Me! illustrates all the ways mom shows her love to her children. Children can relive their best times with Mom every day with this heartwarming mommy book for kids!A wonderful Mother's Day gift for all moms―from the first-time mothers to the stepmoms and mom experts―this classic board book is a way to show love to mom on any day!

Age Level: 7 and up | Grade Level: 2 to 5Horrid Henry is the very first collection of stories about the master of mischief (and the funniest kid in the universe) including:Horrid Henry is dragged to dance class.Horrid Henry competes with Moody Margaret to make the World's Yuckiest Glop™.Horrid Henry tries to survive vacation without TV.And, Horrid Henry tries to be good like Perfect Peter (but finds out he is bad at being good).Horrid Henry is a publishing and media phenomenon all over the world. This laugh-out-loud series has sold millions of copies in the UK and over 200,000 in the US, has spawned a very successful TV show in Britain, has been published in 27 languages, and has received incredible praise from the press, librarians, booksellers, parents, and, most importantly, kids, the world over!"For kids beginning to read independently, Horrid Henry by Francesca Simon and Tony Ross arrived from England this year, importing sophisticated humor and a sly approach to storytelling."―Los Angeles Times"Will make you laugh out loud."―Sunday TimesWhy Horrid Henry?Kids love it!"I love the Horrid Henry books by Francesca Simon. They have lots of funny bits in. And Henry always gets into trouble!"Mia, age 6, BBC Learning is Fun"It's easy to see why Horrid Henry is the bestselling character for 5-8 year olds."Liverpool EchoBecause it's funny"My two boys love this book and I have actually had tears running down my face and had to stop reading because of laughing so hard. My oldest son is rereading all the books in this series on his own now and he still loves them. Happy reading!"T. Franklin, Parent"A modern comic classic." SF Said, Guardian Children's Books SupplementKids get to be harmlessly rebellious"Henry is a beguiling hero who has entranced millions of reluctant readers... little rebels will love this collection and even little angels will be secretly thrilled by Henry's anti-heroic behaviour."HeraldHenry's naughtiness is a yardstick against which children can get a sense of their own moral goodness and social justice"What is brilliant about the books is that Henry never does anything that is subversive. She creates an aura of supreme naughtiness (of which children are in awe) but points out that he operates within a safe and secure world."Emily Turner, Angels And Urchins MagazineReaches the most important age group―children who are learning to read"I have tried out the Horrid Henry books with groups of children as a parent, as a babysitter, and as a teacher. Children love to either hear them read aloud or to read them themselves. The books are spot on for the 5-8 age range and are fun for the adults who share them too." Danielle Hall, TeacherThe structure provides new readers with a real sense of accomplishment"My son is 7 years old and a big Horrid Henry fan. This book lived up to his expectations! Horrid Henry is like most boys: he always has a plan and is always getting into mischief! It was amusing, and he could not put it down. Can't wait for the next. He read it cover to cover by himself in 2 days! That for me sells a book! He can't wait for the next one to be published. He has recommended it to all his friends."Mrs. Tami Gold, ParentReaches both boys and girls equally"Wonderfully appealing to girls and boys alike, a precious rarity at this age."Judith Woods, Times BooksA global publishing phenomenon with 12 million copies sold!

The bedtime companion to the New York Times and USA Today bestseller Max the Brave!Max is done being brave, and now it's time to sleep―all he has to do is say good night. But something's wrong! When Max goes to say good night to the moon, it's nowhere to be found. Unable to sleep without finishing his nighttime ritual, Max embarks on a journey to find the moon and wish it a good night.Praise for Max the Brave: "Max is an expressive huge-eyed black ball of kinetic kittenness who pops against each page's bright, differently colored background." ―The New York Times Book Review "A cat-and-mouse game to be laughed at and reread." ―Kirkus "Full of playful humor...enhanced by the humorous text, character expressions, and a not-scary monster to boot. VERDICT Highly recommended." ―School Library Journal "Both the punchy text and illustrations command attention, and plenty of readers will get a kick out of feeling superior to Max." ―Publishers Weekly

Introduce your little ones to human faces and emotions of all kinds in this fun, interactive board book from the author of the bestselling Don't Push the Button!Happy face, sad face Getting really mad face! Cold face, hot face Hidden in a pot face!Faces can communicate a lot of things! Introduce little listeners to what different human emotions can look like, how widely they range, and what else can be learned from an expression in this fun, interactive board book.

Age Level: 4 to 8 | Grade Level: K to 4What's a knight's greatest power? Stories, of course! From the beloved author/illustrator team behind The Snatchabook comes the ultimate storytime book about castles, knights, dragons, and the power of stories!Even dragons love a good story...Leo was a gentle knightin thought and word and deed.While other knights liked fighting,Leo liked to sit and read...When Leo's mom and dad pack him off to fight a dragon, he takes a shield, a sword―and a pile of his favorite books. But can a story be as mighty as a sword?This delightful rhyming story about books and the joy of reading is also perfect for kids who love dragon books, adventures, brave knights, and books about castles!An Autumn 2016 Kids Indie Next PickA 2017-2018 SSYRA Jr. List TitlePraise for The Snatchabook:#1 Indie Next Pick"I dare you to try to read The Snatch-a-book silently to yourself. You can't do it. The book is so wonderful it demands to be read out loud. And besides, if you didn't read the book out loud, how would the Snatch-a-book hear it?"―Caldecott Medalist Brian Selznick"This ever-so-sweet story begs to be read out loud." ―Booklist " The gorgeous illustrations are a perfect match for the lively text. This book is a fabulous fit for both storytime and one-on-one reading. Children will be begging for this book to be read to them every night–clever ones will claim they want to keep the Snatchabook happy." ―School Library Journal"The husband-and-wife team of the Dochertys have a winner in this heartwarming tribute to the essential role of bedtime reading in the lives of families." ―Publishers Weekly"The story is sweet and the illustrations darling." ―Kirkus"This whodunit with an uplifting ending will appeal to fans of How the Grinch Stole Christmas! . . . [it] celebrates bedtime reading as a ritual to be revered, and features a thief who merely wants to share in the fun." ―Shelf Awareness Pro

Go trick-or-treating with Larry in the hilarious Halloween companion of the USA Today bestseller Don't Push the Button!Whether you're looking for a Halloween book for toddlers or an interactive book for preschoolers, Don't Push the Button! A Halloween Treat is a must-have for any household!From the brilliant mind of author and illustrator, Bill Cotter comes one of the year's best Halloween books for kids. Everyone knows that trick-or-treating is the best part of Halloween. But that one house looks kind of scary...wait, why are you walking toward the creepy house?! Whatever you do, do NOT ring that doorbell!"There's still monstrous fun to be had in Don't Push The Button"―Parenthood.com, Don't Push the Button!"Kids have fun pushing the button, shaking the book, and scratching Larry's tummy. This is a winner for reading aloud to a group"―Atlanta Parent, Don't Push the Button!

Meet Kylie Carson.She's a fourth grader with a big problem. How will she make friends at her new school? Should she tell her classmates she loves monster movies? Forget it. Play the part of a turnip in the school play? Disaster! Then Kylie comes up with a delicious idea: What if she starts a cupcake club?Soon Kylie's club is spinning out tasty treats with the help of her fellow bakers and new friends. But when Meredith tries to sabotage the girls' big cupcake party, will it be the end of the Cupcake Club?Includes recipes and tips to try at home!"Kids and cupcakes are the perfect recipe!"-Sophie and Katerine, stars of TLC's DC Cupcakes

A New York Times and USA Today Bestseller!Max is a fearless kitten. Max is a brave kitten. Max is a kitten who chases mice. There's only one problem: Max doesn't know what a mouse looks like! With a little bit of bad advice, Max finds himself facing a much bigger challenge. Maybe Max doesn't have to be Max the Brave all the time...Join this adventurous black cat as he very politely asks a variety of animals for help in finding a mouse. Young readers will delight in Max's mistakes, while adults will love the subtle, tongue-in-cheek humor of this new children's classic. Readers of all ages will enjoy learning how to be brave with Max in this brave book for kids.Praise for Max the Brave:"A cat-and-mouse game to be laughed at and reread."―Kirkus"Full of playful humor...enhanced by the humorous text, character expressions, and a not-scary monster to boot. VERDICT Highly recommended."―School Library Journal"Both the punchy text and illustrations command attention, and plenty of readers will get a kick out of feeling superior to Max"―Publishers Weekly

Welcome to The Lost Plains! A wild west frontier where dinosaurs never went extinct.Josh Sanders wants to be the next great dinosaur cowboy! Ropin' raptors and ridin' bucking brontosauruses just like his hero Terrordactyl Bill.Too bad he's stuck working on his family's Iguanodon ranch, riding his ancient dino, Plodder. The closest Josh has ever been to a T-Rex is reading about them in his Dino Cowboy Handbook. To prove he has what it takes, Josh is determined to win the annual Settlement Race. But he's gonna need one fast dino to stand a chance. With the help of his friends Sam and Abi, Josh will need to tame a wild Triceratops! This wildly entertaining new chapter book series for ages 7 and up features exciting illustrations and real dino facts! A great way to get kids reading. And don't miss the next book in the series: How to Rope a Giganotosaurus.

The companion to the New York Times and USA Today bestseller Max the Brave!When Max meets Bird, Max thinks he'd like to be friends with Bird. He would also like to chase Bird and maybe eat him as a tasty snack. But that's not what friendship is all about...is it?With the same loveable character and bright, graphic illustrations as Max the Brave, Max and Bird is sure to delight young readers and adults alike.Praise for Max the Brave: "A cat-and-mouse game to be laughed at and reread." ―Kirkus "Full of playful humor...enhanced by the humorous text, character expressions, and a not-scary monster to boot. VERDICT Highly recommended." ―School Library Journal "Both the punchy text and illustrations command attention, and plenty of readers will get a kick out of feeling superior to Max" ―Publishers Weekly