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This large-format festive papercraft book contains a huge selection of fun decorations to make and keep. Each page is perforated for easy removal. Family Craft content includes cut, fold and glue 3D models, masks and puppets, colouring posters and much...

Age range 8 to 12Backed by the experts at Mayo Clinic, Period. is the no-nonsense guide kids and caregivers alike can trust to navigate menstruation,period.Periods. Every person who menstruates has a different relationship with their 'Aunt...

A girl with grit, determination, passion and a paintbrush can achieve amazing things!Whether working in his studio or out in the field, Japanese artist Hokusai had a constant companion his youngest daughter, Eijo. Wherever they went, Eijo brought along...

A swashbuckling adventure on the high-seas, full of magic, betrayal, redemption and fearsome women, for readers of Adrienne Young and Naomi Novik A captured pirate reveals shocking news to Mary and Samuel that sends them in urgent pursuit of...

From healing to astronomy to our connection to the natural world, the lessons from Indigenous knowledge inform our learning and practices today.How do knowledge systems get passed down over generations? Through the knowledge inherited from their Elders...

A joyful celebration of our daily companion, the sun, as it shines around the world."If I were the sun, I would sing a gentle morning song to wake my slumbering friends." So begins this fresh and colorful collaboration between author Patricia Storms and...

Our neighborhoods need more people who know and care for each other in the world in which we live. Our neighborhoods need people like YOU! What does it mean to be a good neighbor? A little boy named Warner learns what it means to be welcoming,...

Craft some fun kitchen magic just in time for Halloween with this kid-friendly follow-up to the USA Today best-selling TheUnofficial Hocus Pocus Cookbook.Come little children (and their grown ups), we'll take thee away to a land of kitchen enchantment!...

From musical superstar Lance Bass, this quirky and surprising Halloween story is perfect for trick-or-treaters who love extra tricks and treats.Come one.Come all.Come follow thirteen trick-or-treaters down Scary Street. Dare to stop at the vampire's...

Age range 5 to 10 Thai Celebrations showcases the rich culture and colorful festivals of the Thai people. The charming illustrations and engaging text bring to life the incredible pageantry and symbolism of Thailand's many traditional...

Little Mei wants to know why her grandpa is making a paper lantern. Grandpa tells her the story of the Jade Emperor of Heaven and how he ordered the earth to be destroyed by fire. Includes a quick recipe for yuanxiao, sticky rice dumplings.

*Winner Armed with the Arts Inc. Creative Book Award*Kids will learn how to make colorful kites while exploring Asian culture and history with this easy-to-follow craft book for kids. Fun to build and exciting to fly, kites are a universal expression of...

Welcome to the fifth book in the Good Guys Agency series! Boys need better role models, and in the Good Guys Agency series friends Lucky, Rudy, and Red take matters into their own hands!In volume five, we find our heroic pals tracking down legendary...

Lush and evocative, this treasury of Walt Whitman's classic poetry will be a household favourite for generations. Bound and curated, this full-colour collage illustrated beauty will educate young readers while delighting the senses.Whitman is...

Pitter! Patter! Pit Pat. Smack! The North Pole knew all about snow, but rain? This was a Christmas Eve rainstorm unlike anything Santa Claus had ever seen.Santa and his reindeer won't let a bit of rain stop them from delivering presents to all the good...

Based on a true story, this thrilling picture book for kids 4-8 captures the incredible science of animal senses, and the surprising ways they can help us.The first book in an educational and fun series about the 'sixth sense' of...

Emperor Montezuma's court tries everything to cure his bad mood in this delightful and hilarious story that sheds light on life in the Aztec empire and the origins of hot chocolate.Montezuma is in a bad mood today. He doesn't want to see anyone or do...

A perfect holiday read for kids 4-8, this beautiful book shares a letter from Befana, the winter witch.Befana is a remarkable character from Italian folklore. On the 6th of January, she flies on a broom through the icy winter sky to visit children and...

Carla loves to be different. So when her teacher announces an upcoming vision screening, Carla hopes she'll be the only kid in class to need glasses. To prepare for her new look, she starts wearing homemade funky frames to school each day.Turns out that...

An irresistibly cute guide to drawing princesses, packed with fun activities!Have hours of fun learning to draw cute manga-style princesses by tracing the outlines provided, colouring them in, and then drawing them yourself on the practice pages. Take a...

When a magical scarab awakens a museum exhibit, a mummified cat leads kids on an enchanting adventure, teaching them about Ancient Egyptian history, life, and culture.Prepare to be transported deep into the mesmerizing heart of Ancient Egypt. As you open...

"Long ago, there lived great giants in the Arctic."But where did they go? Learn all about the famous giants of the North, including Inukpasuksuk, Nuvuja, and others. Why do winds from the south bring warm weather? What happens when the giant in the sky...

Tom Sawyer's energetic antics-treasure hunting, fishing, and general mischief-making-have captured the imaginations of children for almost 150 years.Now, this abridged edition of the classic story is refreshed with an appealing new cover and contemporary...

Explore the fascinating world of architecture, from ancient monuments to modern structures, and decode architectural styles and history in this engaging non-fiction book.This non-fiction compendium takes readers on a global tour of architectural wonders,...

Age range 4 to 8For fans of Richard Scarry comes a zany peek into a busy apartment building, and what the one-of-a-kind residents are up to.There's a lot happening inside the apartment building on Bubblegum Street. There's Mouse, a famous rapper, who...

Age range 3 to 9A timeless and inspiring Chinese tale brought to life for Western children!The Monkey King: A Classic Chinese Tale for Children retells the story of the Buddhist monk Tripitaka who is dispatched by the Jade Emperor of Heaven on a magical...

A visually captivating botanical guide that features exquisite illustrations and intriguing insights into the world of common flowers and plants.Discover the beauty and significance of 21 common meadow and garden plants through breathtaking full-page...

Age range 5 to 10He had been waiting all his life, hoping to hear the hare's song...The boy and his family are special. While others hunt the hares, his family search for leverets orphaned by the hunt and keep them safe. When the hares begin to move...

Age range 3 to 7A collection of lullabies and nursery rhymes from Brazil and Portugal that invites children on an authentic musical journey to explore the strong cultural ties that bind the two countries. Traditional songs about everyday life, work and...

Age range 3 to 7Presented in Arabic, Berber and French, this collection of lullabies and nursery rhymes from Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia draws children into a musical journey across North Africa, from the Sahara Desert through the Atlas Mountains to the...

Age range 3 to 7**Children's Africana Book Award Winner**An enchanting collection of 12 traditional songs that pays homage to the rich cultural heritage and multilingual communities of West Africa and the Caribbean.Stories about children playing...

Age range 12 to 18A young adult novel about inner-city teens who live on a razor's edge and understand that chosen family is just as important as blood.Michie and her best friend Trissa grew up like sisters in a ramshackle duplex owned by their...

'When I tie up my hair, it feels like I'm wearing a new pair of shoes.'A young woman is out in the world for the first time, living on her own. When she decides to tie up her hair one day, she embarks on a journey of small,...

Etua Snowball shares his childhood experience with the unlikeliest of friend-an Arctic wolf pup that he meets at a remote camp where the boy spends his summers. As the child and the pup become more comfortable with one another, they go hunting, walking,...

A little story about two kids exploring the garden and learning how to grow various crops, accompanied by a search-and-find game.In this charming story, Bella takes her friend Sam on a tour of her family's farm, where they learn all about growing fruits...

Sixteen-year-old Reece is an expert at keeping secrets. She has to be, since her father abducted her ten years ago. For as long as she can remember, she' s been on the run, sneaking food out of the dumpster and sleeping in the woods. Every time she...

Age range 4 to 8'Although set in faraway Sri Lanka, Fullerton's rhythmic tale holds a universal message: that even the smallest and youngest among us can summon up the courage to face, and overcome, the most gargantuan challenges.' -...

Age range 2+'An Advent story for everyone who loves Christmas.'It's December and Alva is having fun getting ready for Christmas with her family. But one thing is making her sad. How come Santa never gets any presents when he...

When three children stumble into an overgrown city yard, they end up elbows-deep in an urban gardening project that replenishes the earth and unites a community.With the mentorship of Amy, a neighbour who is well-versed in no-dig gardening, Luna, Bianca,...

Come to Pray! Come to Success! Join five different families on five different continents as they make a special effort to perform their daily prayers on time and in congregation. Salah is an obligatory act of worship that connects believers to Allah,...

Age range 8 to 12The second entry in the slightly scary, extremely addictive contemporary middle-grade series from New York Times bestselling authors Lisi Harrison and Daniel Kraus - perfect for fans of scary stories for kids, like R. L. Stine's...

Age range 9 to 12This engaging book for young adventurers features 40 historical discoveries, from tiny artifacts to entire cities, including the people and circumstances behind their uncovering.In Famous Finds and Finders, young readers are taken on an...

Age range 4 to 12A heartwarming story about family, resilience, fashion, and staying true to who you are - told through three generations of tailors in a rapidly changing Seoul.When Deokgu opens a brand new tailor shop in town, all of Seoul is skeptical...

Age range 7 to 12Twelve Traditional Stories That Children Will Love!This bilingual children's book presents a charming collection of folktales and fables on the timeless theme of the twelve animals of the Chinese zodiac. All of these stories are...

A memoir about what it's like when they think you're their daughter, but you know you're their son.For as long as he could remember, Grayson has known he is a boy, not a girl. While his identical twin sister wore princess dresses and danced ballet in a...

Every day, meet a new buddy and pretend you're in their country! Spend your afternoon learning about their culture through fun quizzes and interactive activities. An activity book specially created to transport children to 30 different cultures, all from...

Count down the days to Christmas with our children's advent calendar that features buddies and activities from around the world!As seen on the 2024 Good Housekeeping and Today "Top Advent Calendars for Kids" lists. Every day, children will travel to a...

Age range 4+Lexi loved adventures. Lexi loved to explore. Whenever something caught Lexi's attention, she just had to dig into it a little bit more. One day Lexi spotted something poking up from Grandma's lawn. And when she followed it?...