Books in Open Door Book series

Explore the zoo with Elmo and his friends! In this unique new format, each page turn brings the reader deeper into the environment and the story!Who is at the zoo? Elmo and his friends! The penguins are Elmo’s favorite, but he doesn’t know where to find them. Kids will love helping Elmo look while learning about the animals he finds along the way. As each page is opened, a smaller page is revealed in this unique book.

Explore the outdoors with Mickey and his friends while discovering colors! In this unique new format, each page turn brings the reader deeper into the environment and the story!Join Mickey and his friends on a fun-filled picnic adventure that teaches kids all about colors. As readers turn the pages of this unique book, they'll watch in delight as Mickey and his pals search for colors while a beautiful rainbow appears!

Explore the zoo with Elmo and his friends! In this unique new format, each page turn brings the reader deeper into the environment and the story!Who is at the zoo? Elmo and his friends! The penguins are Elmo’s favorite, but he doesn’t know where to find them. Kids will love helping Elmo look while learning about the animals he finds along the way. As each page is opened, a smaller page is revealed in this unique book.

Despite their short stature, Dwarves are amongst the toughest fighters of all the races. Thanks to their great strength and stamina, Dwarves march to battle in thick armor and carrying numerous heavy weapons. This book compiles all of the information known about these grim warriors and how they practice war. From an initial examination of the fighting methods of the individual Dwarf soldier, it expands to look at how they do battle in small companies and vast armies. It covers all of their troop types from their axe men that form the front lines of battle to their deadly accurate crossbowmen, and noting their specialist troops such as their famous siege-engineers. Also examined are their tactics in specific situations such as underground fighting and fighting in mountainous terrain. Finally, the book examines a few specific battles in great detail in order to fully demonstrate the Dwarven way of war.

Nested within each page of this storybook is another door leading to more of the story and revealing more of Sofia’s world!Princess Sofia has a problem—her tiara is missing! She can’t show up to her father’s ball without it! But with helpers like Clover, Violet, and you, Sofia will find her tiara in no time. Where does she find it? Kids will love helping in this innovative book. Each page contains a progressively smaller “door” than the last, which gives the illusion of walking deeper and deeper into Sofia’s world.

Lizzie is dead - she just doesnt know it. Why does everyone ignore her when she needs a little sympathy? She has been in an accident, after all. The next day, Lizzie goes to work as usual and meets two unusual people, spirits who have been sent to break the bad news. But our Lizzie is not ready to go anywhere. She has yet to say her goodbyes. Help is at hand with Jan and Jim, messengers who have seen it all before. Before Lizzie crosses to the other side, she'll get her chance to stage the closing scene of a lifetime.

To defeat your enemy, you must understand him. This volume offers an indispensable analysis of the most vicious killers of all - orcs. Born and bred for war, they are an awful, brutish, violent species and, despite their constant infighting and backstabbing, their horde armies remain a dire threat to all races. To them, war is life. Beginning with an examination of the fighting methods of the individual orc warrior, the book expands to look at how they do battle in their small warbands and in vast armies. Using vivid, illuminating illustrations, it reveals the tactics, technology and disposition of all the orc troop types, from lightly armed archers and heavily armored shock troops to their wolf cavalry and siege engines, uncovering startling regional variations and highly specialized fighters such as beserkers and battle shamans. Finally, it will explore specific key battles that orcs have fought in to develop the fullest possible understanding of these loathsome, terrifying creatures and the ways in which they go to war.

Although few in number, elves produce the most skillful and deadly warriors of all the races. Renowned for their archery and agility, they are mostly associated with hit-and-run tactics; however, they should not be underestimated in open battle. This book compiles all of the information known about these elegant warriors and how they practise war. From an initial examination of the fighting methods of the individual elf warrior, it goes on to reveal how they do battle in small companies and vast armies. It covers all of their troop types--from their famed bowmen and swordmasters to their lightning-fast cavalry--making special note of regional variations and highly specialized fighters such as war mages. Accompanied by numerous illustrations in both color and black and white, this book examines specific battles in great detail in order to fully demonstrate the elf way of war.

A woman in trouble turns to ice cream, and just might find love in its pursuit. Emelda is 46 years old. Her husband, Charlie, has just left her for a 23-year-old dancer. Her five difficult sons worship their father and blame Emelda for his departure. On top of everything else, she has to struggle with a new job at the local supermarket. For comfort she turns to her only true friend ice-cream. But lately there's a handsome man driving the ice-cream van. Could romance be about to blossom?

With a message about hope and new beginnings plus adorable illustrations, this story of one little mouse's experience after the Great Flood comes to life as children open the nested pages to discover the animals as they leave the ark.The Great Flood is over and one little mouse searches for his partner. Where is she? As each pair of animals exit the ark, the little mouse asks everyone who walks by. Finally, in the end, Noah walks out the door, and in his hands rests a cozy basket with the other mouse nestled in with her babies. Each nested page in this lovely illustrated book open to reveal another pair of animals, and when all of the pages are opened, all of the animals can be seen at once with Noah in the middle.

Louis's sister, Emily, is blind. She’s also in the marching band, sculpts, and has the biggest bedroom in the house to accommodate her Braille machine. Everyone thinks her accomplishments are extraordinary, and most think that she can do no wrong. The single person who doesn't feel awe--or pity--for her is Louis, who wishes people would just stop comparing them. He wants his own life.Only a family tragedy can begin to bridge the widening gap between brother and sister.Part of the Gemma Open Door Series, originally designed for new readers, these books confirm the truth that a story doesn't have to be big to change ‎the world. The Transcriber is specifically created for young adult readers.