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  • How to Catch a Leprechaun

    Adam Wallace, Andy Elkerton

    Hardcover (Sourcebooks Jabberwocky, Feb. 2, 2016)
    The #1 New York Times Bestseller!A USA Today Bestseller! You've been planning night and day, and finally you've created the perfect trap! Now all you need to do is wait. Is this the year you'll finally catch the leprechaun? Start a St. Patrick's Day tradition with this fun and lively children's book. How to catch a leprechaun? It's tougher than you think!He'll turn your whole house upside down.He's quicker than a wink!
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  • If I Could Keep You Little

    Marianne Richmond

    Board book (Sourcebooks Jabberwocky, Oct. 1, 2012)
    If I Could Keep You Little speaks straight to your heart, illuminating the tender balance between letting your child grow up and savoring the beauty of right now.If I could keep you little,I'd keep you close to me.But then I'd miss you growinginto who you're meant to be!Marianne Richmond is a bestselling author and artist who has touched the lives of millions for more than two decades by creating books that celebrate the love of family.This heartwarming book about a parent's love is perfect for so many occasions in a child's life:The sweetest baby shower giftFirst book for babiesA bedtime book for toddlers
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  • Unicorn Day

    Diana Murray, Luke Flowers

    Hardcover (Sourcebooks Jabberwocky, June 4, 2019)
    Goodreads Choice Award of 2019 Finalist A clever, colorful, and over-the-top picture book about unicorns and unique-corns!Hooray! Hooray! It's Unicorn Day! The most important rule of Unicorn Day is to have fun, fun, fun! The unicorns are celebrating their favorite day of the year, complete with rainbows, cupcakes, butterflies, and all sorts of joyful things. But when it's revealed there's an impostor in their midst, the party comes to a screeching halt... Will the unicorns welcome all and continue their fun in all its glittery glory? Unicorn Day delights in everything that's special ― unicorns, celebrations, and most importantly, friendship.
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  • Don't Push the Button!

    Bill Cotter

    Board book (Sourcebooks Jabberwocky, June 1, 2015)
    A USA Today Bestseller! A great read-aloud, interactive book that kids will go back to time and again.There's only one rule in Larry's book: don't push the button.(Seriously, don't even think about it!)Even if it does look kind of nice, you must never push the button. Who knows what would happen?Okay, quick. No one is looking... push the button.Uh, oh.Readers of The Monster at the End of this Book and Press Here by Herve Tullet will love this funny, interactive book for toddlers!Why readers love Don't Push the Button:Celebrate curiosity with this silly monster bookA fun read-aloud and bedtime bookScreen-free fun for kidsMakes a great gift for children!
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  • The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes

    Mark Pett, Gary Rubinstein

    Hardcover (Sourcebooks Jabberwocky, Oct. 4, 2011)
    Handpicked by Amazon kids’ books editor, Seira Wilson, for Prime Book Box – a children’s subscription that inspires a love of reading.Being Perfect Is OverratedBeatrice Bottomwell has NEVER (not once!) made a mistake. She never forgets her math homework, she never wears mismatched socks, and she ALWAYS wins the yearly talent show at school. In fact, the entire town calls her The Girl Who Never Makes Mistakes! One day, the inevitable happens: Beatrice makes a huge mistake in front of everyone! But in the end, readers (and perfectionists) will realize that life is more fun when you enjoy everything―even the mistakes.From the award-winning children's book author Mark Pett: The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes is the perfect find for parents looking for teacher gifts or award winning children's books for their own collections. This book teaches growth mindset in a fun way, in the spirit of Your Fantastic Elastic Brain and Beautiful Oops. Like the little heroes in Rosie Revere Engineer, Most Magnificent Thing, and The Day the Crayons Quit, little Beatrice Bottomwell is an inspiration for kids who dream big.Praise for The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes:"Beatrice offers a lesson we could all benefit from: learn from your mistakes, let go, laugh, and enjoy the ride." ―Jennifer Fosberry, New York Times bestselling author of My Name Is Not Isabella "This funny and heartfelt book conveys a powerful message about how putting too much pressure on yourself to be perfect can suck the joy out of everything. Beatrice's discovery that you can laugh off even a very public mistake shows the importance of resiliency and helps perfectionist kids keep things in perspective. Most importantly, Beatrice reminds the reader that it's more important to enjoy the things that you do than worry about doing them perfectly." ―A Mighty Girl"The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes is a must-read for any young (or old!) perfectionist. Beatrice Bottomwell is perfectly imperfect!" ―Stephanie Oppenheim, Oppenheim Toy Portfolio"It's fun and instructive without feeling overly didactic and the illustrations are darling." ―Parenting magazine"This book will help little perfectionists see that making mistakes is okay, and it can be a lot of fun too!" ―Kids Book Blog
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  • Black Cat & White Cat

    Claire Garralon

    Board book (Sourcebooks Jabberwocky, June 7, 2016)
    Handpicked by Amazon kids’ books editor, Seira Wilson, for Prime Book Box – a children’s subscription that inspires a love of reading.A black and white board book with a colorful surprise!Black cat and white cat are friends. But in a world of black and white, someone is always hard to see! Can they find a way to play together without someone disappearing?
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  • Be Brave Little One

    Marianne Richmond

    Hardcover (Sourcebooks Jabberwocky, Oct. 3, 2017)
    Celebrate the courage and bravery in every child with Be Brave Little One, from the bestselling author of If I Could Keep You Little. Perfect for cheering someone on, this story affirms how bravery can show up in all different ways!When I look at you,shining bright as the sun,I wish for you this...be brave little one!Share this inspiring message at every special occasion in a young child's life! Be Brave Little One makes for the perfect:Baby shower giftPreschool graduation giftKindergarten graduation giftFirst day of school giftWhen times are tough, this is the perfect preemie or NICU baby book for families seeking an encouraging and heartfelt message of bravery.
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  • Poetry Speaks Who I Am: Poems of Discovery, Inspiration, Independence, and Everything Else

    Elise Paschen, Dominique Raccah

    Hardcover (Sourcebooks Jabberwocky, March 1, 2010)
    From Sourcebooks Jabberwocky and Elise Paschen, creators of the now-classic New York Times bestseller Poetry Speaks to Children, comes this ultimate teen inspiration anthology book of poems for middle grade readers in a dynamic book-plus-CD format.An amazing poem books for teen girls and boys, Poetry Speaks Who I Am is filled with more than 100 remarkable poems about you, who you are, and who you are becoming. Dive in-find the poem you love, the one that makes you angry, the one that makes you laugh, the one that knocks the wind out of you, and become a part of Poetry Speaks Who I Am by adding your own inside the book.Poetry can be life altering. It can be gritty and difficult. It can be hilarious or heart-breaking. And it's meant to be experienced, so we've included a CD on which you'll hear 44 poems, 39 of which are original recordings―you'll only find them here. You'll hear poets both classic and contemporary, well-known and refreshingly new, including:Dana Gioia expresses the hunger of a "Vampire's Serenade"Elizabeth Alexander waits for that second kiss in "Zodiac"Langston Hughes flings his arms wide in "Dream Variations"Marilyn Nelson reads to her class in "How I Discovered Poetry"Paul Muldoon's poem "Sideman," brought loudly to life by the band RackettAnd 39 more poems that are immediate and vibrantFrom Lucille Clifton's "Here Yet Be Dragons" to Edgar Allan Poe's "Annabel Lee" to "Tia Chucha," by Luis J. Rodriguez, Poetry Speaks Who I Am is a poetry for young people collection that is dynamic, accessible, challenging, classic, edgy, and ultimately not quite perfect. Just like you. If you're lucky, it'll serve as a gateway to a lifetime lived with poetry. At the very least, it'll be a good time. Dive in, and happy hunting.
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  • If I Could Keep You Little...

    Marianne Richmond

    Hardcover (Sourcebooks Jabberwocky, Nov. 1, 2010)
    IF I COULD KEEP YOU LITTLE is a sweet, inspiring book that will speak straight to a parent's heart, exploring the powerful feeling that every parent has, the push/pull of wanting your child to grow and savoring/holding on to every moment. If I could keep you little,I'd keep you close to me.But then I'd miss you growing into who you're meant to be!If I Could Keep You Little speaks straight to every parent's heart, exploring the powerful feeling of wanting your child to grow up while savoring every moment. Sure to become a new favorite, this book showcases author/illustrator Marianne Richmond's ability to beautifully illustrate the complex emotions we all have.
  • If I Could Keep You Little

    Marianne Richmond

    Board book (Sourcebooks Jabberwocky, Sept. 4, 2018)
    If I Could Keep You Little speaks straight to your heart, illuminating the tender balance between letting your child grow up and savoring the beauty of right now. If I could keep you little, I'd keep you close to me. But then I'd miss you growing into who you're meant to be!Marianne Richmond is a bestselling author and artist who has touched the lives of millions for more than two decades by creating books that celebrate the love of family.
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  • I Wished for You: An Adoption Story

    Marianne Richmond

    Hardcover (Sourcebooks Jabberwocky, Jan. 1, 2008)
    "Mama," said Barley. "Tell me again how I'm your wish come true."Thus begins this beautiful story for adoptive families. I Wished for You: An Adoption Story follows a conversation between a little bear named Barley and his Mama as they curl up in their favorite cuddle spot and talk about how God chose them to be a family. Barley asks Mama the kinds of questions many adopted children have, and Mama lovingly answers them all.With endearing prose and charming watercolor illustrations, I Wished for You is a cozy read that affirms how love is what truly makes a family.
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  • My Dad Loves Me!

    Marianne Richmond

    Board book (Sourcebooks Jabberwocky, April 2, 2019)
    Handpicked by Amazon kids’ books editor, Seira Wilson, for Prime Book Box – a children’s subscription that inspires a love of reading.My dad plays with me.My dad naps with meMy dad protects meFeaturing adorable illustrations from Marianne Richmond, My Dad Loves Me! illustrates all the ways dad shows his love to his children! Kids can relive their best times with Dad every day!A great Father's Day gift, birthday gift, or just a way to show love to dad any day!
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