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  • The Call of the Wild

    Jack London, Oliver Ho, Lucy Corvino, Arthur Pober Ed.D

    Hardcover (Sterling Children's Books, March 1, 2005)
    Following Sterling's spectacularly successful launch of its children's classic novels (240,000 books in print to date),comes a dazzling new series: Classic Starts. The stories are abridged; the quality is complete. Classic Starts treats the world's beloved tales (and children) with the respect they deserve--all at an incomparable price.Here is the ultimate dog story, one filled with emotion, adventure, and excitement. During the Gold Rush, Buck is snatched away from his peaceful home and brought to the harsh and bitter Yukon to become a sled dog. Will he adapt, and learn to trust men? Or will his newly awakened primitive instincts lead him to search for the freedom he has never known?
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  • The Magical Unicorn Society Official Coloring Book

    Oana Befort, Ciara Ni Dhuinn, Harry Goldhawk, Zanna Goldhawk

    Paperback (Sterling Children's Books, Feb. 19, 2019)
    Calling all unicorn enthusiasts: it’s time to get creative and color your favorite mythical creatures, thanks to this official coloring book from the Magical Unicorn Society! Bring unicorns to life, with color and sparkle! The esteemed Magical Unicorn Society records all there is to know about these beautiful creatures, and has shared some of its favorite facts and images in this stunning collection. Breathtaking black-and-white drawings capture seven unicorn families in their various habitats, from flowery woodlands to snowy glaciers. Readers will love letting their imagination and creativity soar!
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  • Hedy Lamarr's Double Life: Hollywood Legend and Brilliant Inventor

    Laurie Wallmark, Katy Wu

    Hardcover (Sterling Children's Books, Feb. 5, 2019)
    “Revelatory to young audiences in more ways than one.” —Kirkus “Many STEM-for-girls biographies fan excitement over women’s achievements, but this title actually brings the central scientific concept within middle-grade reach.” —The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books Selected for the New York Public Library Best of 2019 List!Movie star by day, ace inventor at night: learn about the hidden life of actress Hedy Lamarr! To her adoring public, Hedy Lamarr was a glamorous movie star, widely considered the most beautiful woman in the world. But in private, she was something more: a brilliant inventor. And for many years only her closest friends knew her secret. Now Laurie Wallmark and Katy Wu, who collaborated on Sterling’s critically acclaimed picture-book biography Grace Hopper: Queen of Computer Code, tell the inspiring story of how, during World War Two, Lamarr developed a groundbreaking communications system that still remains essential to the security of today’s technology.Selected for the 2020 Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K-12 list, compiled by the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) and the Children’s Book Council (CBC).
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  • Inky's Great Escape: The Incredible

    Casey Lyall, SebastiĂ  Serra

    Hardcover (Sterling Children's Books, Nov. 7, 2017)
    Inky’s Incredible Idea for an Ingenious Escape.Based on a true story, this tale follows a daring, Houdini-esque octopus as he performs his greatest escape act yet. In April 2016, The New York Times published an article about an octopus named Inky who escaped from the National Aquarium of New Zealand through a drainpipe and into the sea. In this charming fictionalized account, Inky, worn out from his exciting life in the ocean, has retired to the aquarium. There he quietly plays cards, makes faces at the visitors, and regales his tankmate Blotchy with tales of his past adventures. Then Blotchy dares Inky to make one more great escape: out of their tank. Will Inky succeed?
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  • Classic Starts®: Peter Pan

    J. M. Barrie, Tania Zamorsky, Dan Andreasen, Arthur Pober Ed.D

    Hardcover (Sterling Children's Books, March 3, 2009)
    “All children grow up. All except one.” That special child is Peter Pan, and since making his debut on the stage in 1904, this eternal youth has carried boys and girls off to magical, marvelous Neverland. It’s a trip that all kids want to make, and with this easy-to-read version of the classic, everyone can fly “second to the right, and straight on till morning” with Peter. Along with Wendy, John, and Michael Darling, they’ll meet the fairy Tinkerbell, the Lost Boys, and the menacing Captain Hook.
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  • Classic Starts®: Alice in Wonderland & Through the Looking-Glass

    Lewis Carroll, Eva Mason, Dan Andreasen, Arthur Pober Ed.D

    Hardcover (Sterling Children's Books, March 3, 2009)
    Nothing’s more magical than going down the rabbit hole and through the looking glass with Alice. There, in worlds unlike any other ever created, conventional logic is turned upside down and wrong-way round to enchanting effect. Children will love reading Carroll’s many humorous nonsense verses and meeting such unforgettable characters as the Mad Hatter, the Knave of Hearts who steals some tarts, and the grinning Cheshire Cat (in Alice in Wonderland) and Tweedledee, Tweedledum, Humpty Dumpty, and the Jabberwock (in Through the Looking Glass).
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  • A Day at the Beach: A Book of 123s

    Sterling Children's

    Board book (Sterling Children's Books, Jan. 5, 2016)
    1, 2, 3 . . . FUN! What's better than a sunny day at the beach? Preschoolers will love learning their numbers, thanks to an inviting seaside scene and a new friend: Starla the Starfish. Starla shows kids the joys of counting sunhats, sailboats, seashells, kites, bubbles, and other beachy things. With its appealing art and engaging concept, this board book will become a favorite.
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  • Mary Had a Little Glam

    Tammi Sauer, Vanessa Brantley-Newton

    Board book (Sterling Children's Books, Oct. 16, 2018)
    Now in board book! “An exuberant . . . ode to the fun of fashion.” —Shelf Awareness This little Mary has STYLE! In this fun take on Mother Goose, fashion-forward Mary helps some of childhood's most beloved characters go glam. From the kid who lives in a shoe (and dons some fab footwear, too) to Jack, who breaks his crown but gets a great new one, Mary's school friends look fantastic in their finery. But are they now too well dressed for recess? Not to worry—Mary always shows her flair for what to wear!
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  • Allie All Along

    Sarah Lynne Reul

    Hardcover (Sterling Children's Books, Aug. 7, 2018)
    “What appears to be a simple story upon first glance actually offers uncomplicated yet practical remedies for helping a child deal with a strong emotion.” —Booklist (Starred review)Allie All Along deserves a spot on the shelf with Where the Wild Things Are, When Sophie Gets Angry--Really, Really Angry... and My Mouth Is a Volcano.” —Shelf Awareness“Allie’s crayon broke. I blinked.She was suddenly . . .furious, fuming, frustrated . . .” Have you ever felt mad enough to stomp, smash, and crash? Allie has! Meet one angry little girl and see how she calms down, bit by bit—with the help of her understanding big brother. Poor Allie! She’s in a rage, throwing a tantrum, and having a fit! Her emotions have built and built and now they just burst. Is there a sweet little girl hiding somewhere under all the angry layers? And can her big brother find a way to make things all right again? In the tradition of When Sophie Gets Angry—Really, Really Angry and Sometimes I’m Bombaloo, Allie All Along explores simple ways kids can center themselves in the face of overwhelming emotions. The illustrations’ varying hues and vibrant colors capture the powerful feelings that young children can’t always express in words.
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  • The Winter's Tale

    SparkNotes

    Paperback (Sterling Children's Books, Nov. 7, 2017)
    Read Shakespeare’s plays in all their brilliance—and understand what every word means! Don’t be intimidated by Shakespeare! These popular guides make the Bard’s plays accessible and enjoyable.Each No Fear guide contains:The complete text of the original playA line-by-line translation that puts the words into everyday languageA complete list of characters, with descriptionsPlenty of helpful commentaryWild jealousy. Unfounded accusations. Death and rebirth. And, of course, “Exeunt, chased by a bear”—one of Shakespeare’s most famous stage directions. Leontes, King of Sicily, suddenly becomes insane with jealousy believing his pregnant wife has been unfaithful to him. Acting upon his rage, he sets a tragedy in motion that will cost him, his family, and his friends dearly.
  • The Babysitter's Survival Guide: Fun Games, Cool Crafts, Safety Tips, and More!

    Jill D. Chassé

    Paperback (Sterling Children's Books, Sept. 12, 2017)
    Be the best babysitter in town! This handbook is the ultimate babysitter’s helper, and a comprehensive guide to all aspects of the job. How can a babysitter entertain a fidgety kid, lull a toddler to sleep, or comfort a child who’s feeling sad or upset? From finding clients and snagging the job to dealing with emergencies and accidents, The Babysitter’s Survival Guide has all the advice you’ll need. This fully revised edition includes updated information on using social media to build your business, keeping yourself and the children safe, cool activities to occupy your charges, and kid-friendly recipes to tempt reluctant eaters. With its fresh new design and illustrations, along with perforated business and emergency cards, it’s perfect for enterprising young babysitters!
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  • When Grandpa Gives You a Toolbox

    Jamie L.B. Deenihan, Lorraine Rocha

    Hardcover (Sterling Children's Books, March 31, 2020)
    In this delightful story, by the same author who wrote When Grandma Gives You a Lemon Tree, a boy is disappointed with his grandfather’s gift—until he learns he can use it to build exactly what he wanted with his own two hands, and a little help from grandpa, of course! You asked for a special house for your dolls; but instead Grandpa gives you a toolbox! What do you do? Launching it into outer space is a bad idea. So is feeding it to a T. rex! Instead, be patient, pay attention, and you might find that you’re pretty handy. And just maybe, with grandpa’s help, you’ll get that dollhouse after all. This clever story celebrates kindness, hard work, and community, as well as variety in gender expression: the male main character proudly engages in activities that might be considered typically girl (playing with dolls) and typically boy (building with tools).
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