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Discover the best children's books.
Ellie and Her Emotional Dragons
Ellie the elephant and her parents have just moved, an experience that makes Ellie feel scared, sad, and sometimes even angry. Luckily, Ellie has the friendship and guidance of four magical friends, her emotional dragons! Together, the dragons know just what to say when Ellie’s feelings bring her down!
Ellie and Her Emotional Dragons presents delightful characters whose loving approach to emotional intelligence will teach kids empathy, help them understand their own emotions, and provide them with strategies to get through difficult moments.
Kitty Ballou’s Sanctuary Zoo
After graduating college, animal advocate Kitty Ballou heads out West to start her new career as a Veterinarian. Her family’s old home stead will be the perfect place to settle down and open her very own veterinary clinic. What happens next is truly amazing. During a visit to the annual county fair, Kitty finds a trailer with six abandoned and unusual creatures inside. “Who is responsible for such neglect?” Kitty cried. Gathering food and water, she made sure the animals were cared for as she waited to confront the owner. After waiting beside the trailer all day, no one ever returned to take ownership. Refusing to leave the animals, Kitty takes them home with her. The following morning, the strange noises coming from the barn drew Kitty’s attention to look out of her kitchen window. Suddenly, a feed bucket came flying over the barn doors. “What in the world?” No one could ever imagined the big surprise that was waiting inside. These exquisite animals are more than amazing, they have a unique talent! This wonderful story will leave readers with a new found appreciation for all animals, big or small. Their unbelievable talent and personalities leave an impression in the hearts of everyone they come in contact with.
You Are My Happy
A #1 New York Times bestseller!
From Hoda Kotb, the Today show co-anchor and the #1 New York Times bestselling author of I’ve Loved You Since Forever, comes a book about gratitude for the things in life—both big and small—that bring us happiness.
As mama bear and her cub cuddle together before closing their eyes for a good night’s sleep, they reflect on the everyday wonders of life that make them happy.
Inspired by her own nighttime routine with her daughter, Haley Joy, Kotb creates another beautiful treasure for parents and children to enjoy together. With charming and lush illustrations from bestselling artist Suzie Mason, this soothing yet playful lullaby explores the simple joy of taking a moment to be grateful.
Perfect for fans of Ainsley Earhardt, Kelly Clarkson, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Jimmy Fallon’s books for children.
Fairy Folk and Other Strange Little Creatures
The Fairy Folk and other little creatures is an illustrated children’s story book. Beautifully created pictures to delight children and stories short enough for bedtime.
The Planet Mirth Adventures one
Five magical stories (for 5 to 8 year olds) that will spark your child’s imagination.
Mia travels to the planet Mirth in her dreams and encounters the gnomes that live there and an array of strange looking creatures.
In the first story she goes on safari riding a rhinhorseros which is half horse and half rhino. She discovers the magical forest where toys grow on trees.
In the second story, it’s Jerome the gnome’s burpday party which is celebrated on the anniversary of his first burp.
The third story is the Mirth games when she runs in the backwards race and wins a gold medal.
In the fourth story, Halloween, she rides a broomstick to the witch tree forest, where sweets grow on trees.
The last story is the Mirthmas dinner where she has a magic dish. Whatever food she wishes for just appears in the dish. The gnomes have a sprout eating competition with a comical finally.
The stories allow your child’s imagination to run wild and yours too.
Esme’s Wish
A warm-hearted, whimsical fantasy tale, with lashings of mystery, magic, and mythology, and prose that ‘flows like water.’ Prepare to fall in love with Esperance!
“A fresh new fantasy, of an enchanting world.” – Wendy Orr, New York Times best selling author of Nim’s Island.
When fifteen-year-old Esme Silver objects at her father’s wedding, her protest is dismissed as the action of a stubborn, selfish teenager. Everyone else has accepted the loss of Esme’s mother, Ariane – so why can’t she?
But Esme is suspicious. She is sure that others are covering up the real reason for her mother’s disappearance – that ‘lost at sea’ is code for something more terrible, something she has a right to know.
After Esme is accidentally swept into the enchanted world of Aeolia, the truth begins to unfold. With her newfound friends, Daniel and Lillian, Esme retraces her mother’s steps in the glittering canal city of Esperance, untangling the threads of Ariane’s double life. But the more Esme discovers about Ariane, the more she questions whether she really knew her at all.
This fresh, inventive tale, the first in an MG-to-YA series, is suited to readers aged 10 years and over.
Esme’s Wish recently won first place in the fantasy category of the U.S. 2018 Purple Dragonfly Book Awards, which recognises excellence in children’s literature.
Fun Tongue Twisting ABCs
This creative alphabet book takes a different approach to memorizing letters. Each picture in the book connects the object and the letter it starts with, which promotes easy learning based on visual prompts and picture-letter association. There’s a good chance that after reading this book You might hear from your little one:”Look, Cashew looks like C!”. In addition, tongue twisters add a fun challenge for kids and adults
What’s That Noise?
One night when the little old man was fast asleep he suddenly woke up because he could hear some scratching noises! ‘What’s that noise?’ -said the little old man. So he put on his slippers and crept down the stairs……A beautiful tale of a little old man’s unlikely friendship with some unexpected guests! Wonderful ‘bedtime’ story, with beautiful classic British illustration.
Jabulani
Come along with Jabulani, a boy in Southern Africa, as he lives with purpose and loves with purpose. Jabulani learns how the little ways that he helps his family and friends can add up to big rewards, and that no matter how small you are, you can accomplish big things. In doing so, Jabulani shares his story across diverse cultural lines and at the same time introduces his culture from the Ndebele tribe of the Republic of South Africa to other children through this story of a week in his life.
The House With a Clock In Its Walls (Lewis Barnavelt)
A haunting gothic tale by master mysery writer John Bellairs–soon to be a major motion picture starring Cate Blanchett and Jack Black!
“The House With a Clock in Its Walls will cast its spell for a long time.”–The New York Times Book Review
When Lewis Barnavelt, an orphan. comes to stay with his uncle Jonathan, he expects to meet an ordinary person. But he is wrong. Uncle Jonathan and his next-door neighbor, Mrs. Zimmermann, are both magicians! Lewis is thrilled. At first, watchng magic is enough. Then Lewis experiments with magic himself and unknowingly resurrects the former owner of the house: a woman named Serenna Izard. It seems that Serenna and her husband built a timepiece into the walls–a clock that could obliterate humankind. And only the Barnavelts can stop it!
Who Flung Dung?
The African plain. There are an abundance of animals that are all well equipped to withstand the extreme conditions of this rolling grassland. Then there is this bunch. Join the buffalo, lion, zebra and more of the plain’s colourful characters as they gather around the local waterhole for a fun filled day in the sun. That is until the alarm is sounded and things get a little messy. ‘Who flung dung?’ is the hilarious picture book that teaches children not to believe everything they hear, as it may lead to trouble. A funny rhyming text that will make you laugh again and again. Even adults will enjoy reading it as a bed time story.
I AM: Words of Encouragement & Inspiration Alphabet Coloring Book
I AM: Words of Encouragement & Inspiration Alphabet Coloring Book is a children coloring & activity book for ages 4-7. It provides encouraging, uplifting, and inspiring words from A – Z, as well as a character or characters with captions to bring the meaning of the word to life and in a way that is relatable. It also includes a glossary to define each word used. Bonus page: There is an alphabet photographic & traceable letter activity page that can also be colored at the end of the book. Happy Coloring!
Fudge and Smudge ~ Pet Detectives
“A fantastic story for parents to read as a bedtime story to young kids or a great ‘read by themselves’ book for older kids” During the day Fudge and Smudge were guinea pigs, just like any other guinea pigs that you might see at a friend’s house or in a pet shop. However, when the sun goes down and night arrives, and all humans are fast asleep in their beds, Fudge and Smudge have a very special job to do. For Fudge and Smudge are pet detectives. Their mission to patrol the village of Barley Close protecting and serving all the pets who live there.
How the Grinch Stole Christmas (Classic Seuss)
The Dr. Seuss holiday classic How the Grinch Stole Christmas is now a major motion picture from Illumination Presents – Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch!
Grow your heart three sizes and get in on all of the Grinch excitement with the original How the Grinch Stole Christmas—the ultimate Dr. Seuss Christmas classic that no holiday season is complete without!
“Every Who down in Who-ville liked Christmas a lot . . . but the Grinch, who lived just north of Who-ville, did NOT!” Not since “’Twas the night before Christmas” has the beginning of a Christmas tale been so instantly recognizable. This heartwarming story about the effects of the Christmas spirit will grow even the coldest and smallest of hearts. Like mistletoe, candy canes, and caroling, the Grinch is a mainstay of the holidays, and his story is the perfect gift for young and old.
And don’t forget to celebrate Grinch-mas this Christmas season, the annual holiday tradition inspired by How the Grinch Stole Christmas that encourages readers to grow their hearts three sizes by doing good deeds!
The Bully Brigade: The Turn Over
The Bully Brigade is on a mission to take down their arch-nemesis for allegedly bullying another student, only to find out that he’s not the culprit. What will they do? Will they forfeit or create a new plan? Will the real bully please stand up?
Dragons Love Tacos
Dragons love tacos. They love chicken tacos, beef tacos, great big tacos, and teeny tiny tacos. So if you want to lure a bunch of dragons to your party, you should definitely serve tacos. Buckets and buckets of tacos. Unfortunately, where there are tacos, there is also salsa. And if a dragon accidentally eats spicy salsa…oh, boy. You’re in red-hot trouble. The award-winning team behind Those Darn Squirrels! has created an unforgettable, laugh-until-salsa-comes-out-of-your-nose tale of new friends and the perfect snack.
A Quolls Migration
Deep in a bush on the N.S.W. coast, lived a small family of Quolls.
They lived their life happily and unaware of the changes taking place in their surrounding habitat. When one day their life took a turn and they were faced with danger, adventure and finding a new home.
From Author Rose Fatone
This is a children’s book with an aim to make aware and have an understanding of our Australian native endangered species in a fun and adventurous way.
Created in a way that illustrates a true likeness to the animals and why they are on the list of endangered species, but I have written the book in a manner of fiction and non-fiction taking the children through an adventure and reaching out to them so that they understand what is happening to the animals.
The Wonderful Things You Will Be
The New York Times bestseller that celebrates the dreams, acceptance, and love that parents have for their children . . . now and forever!
From brave and bold to creative and clever, Emily Winfield Martin’s rhythmic rhyme expresses all the loving things that parents think of when they look at their children. With beautiful, and sometimes humorous, illustrations, and a clever gatefold with kids in costumes, this is a book grown-ups will love reading over and over to kids—both young and old. A great gift for any occasion, but a special stand-out for baby showers, birthdays, and graduation. The Wonderful Things You Will Be has a loving and truthful message that will endure for lifetimes.
Unicorn Coloring Book: For Kids Ages 4-8 (US Edition)
This children’s coloring book is full of happy, smiling, beautiful unicorns. For anyone who love unicorns, this book makes a nice gift for ages 4 to 8 years.
Please note: This is not an adult coloring book and the style is that of an ordinary child’s coloring book, with a matte cover to finish.
What you will find inside the book:
• 2 sets of 24 unique designs, so there is one spare of each design, for sharing or starting again.
• 48 coloring pages in total, on single side pages, with a variety of cute unicorns and detailed backgrounds.
• Age appropriate backgrounds for pre-school and elementary age kids under 8 years – rainbows, stars, castles, meadows and mushroom houses.
• A nice large format (A4 size) for small hands to enjoy.
Activities such as coloring will improve your child’s pencil grip, as well as helping them to relax, self regulate their mood and develop their imagination.
So if your child loves unicorns, stars and rainbows, then order your copy today.
CAT DETECTIVES IN THE KOREAN PENINSULA: DIARY OF A SNOOPY CAT (THE INCA CAT DETECTIVE SERIES Book 8)
Can one cat detective bring peace and harmony to a family divided within the Korean peninsula?
Inca the Siberian Kitty and her globetrotting furry family are off to South Korea with their human Mom. Mom has just created a fabulous new cheese and she has been invited by the famous French cookery school, Cordon Bleu, to not only present her new cheese, but also to be the judge of a cookery competition between South and North Korean chefs.
Along with plenty of sightseeing and delicious cheese, the cats befriend a Korean dog and his master pining for his long-lost sister living in the North. What dangers await the group of animal detectives as they cross over from South to North Korea?
A Bell For Jimmy
An illustrated, book length poem about a little dog named Jimmy who saves a snow-bound mountain village.