Collection: Children

In the sequel to darkly inventive The Labyrinth of Souls, a girl must face a mysterious monster made of nothing but darkness and shadows that no one else can see.

For fans of Tim Burton, V.E. Schwab, and stories with a dash of the strange and macabre.

Ix Tatterfall is no stranger to the odd and the eerie. Her unusual lineage provides unique abilities, such as a strong Darklight power and unencumbered travel into the deadly Labyrinth of Souls. But even Ix is unprepared for the Nowhere Beast, a creature that threatens to consume everything she holds dear.

When the ghosts of Candle Corps past begin to rise from the catacombs, Ix and her friends are called to partake in an ancient magical tradition called the Reckoning, meant to reinforce the seals of protection at their magical school that hold the most dangerous Nightmare creatures from the Labyrinth at bay.

But the Reckoning quickly transforms into more than a test of their courage and skill; it is a race against time to save their world from the monstrous shadow beast created from the hopeless depths of Nothing from a land called Nowhere.

With the help of a mischievous Sorrow, a shadowy Scavenger Prince, and her loyal friends, Ix must navigate the pits of loneliness and confront her deepest fears. But does she know that the darkness inside her heart can be just as treacherous as the monster lurking in the shadows?

Guessing game meets board book in this fun, interactive reading experience for little ones, featuring three mystery animals found on a safari!

With unique cut-outs on each page, every turn reveals a bit more of the mystery animal--from a crocodile to an elephant to a zebra! Simple, rhyming text and bold, playful art clue young readers in on the critters in question. Little ones will love flipping through and making guesses!

A young girl and her Aunty set sail on their river raft, basking in each other's company and in the beauty of the world around them--the sun sparkling on the water, the birds soaring over the mountains, the frogs and butterflies that gather in the reeds. Along the way, they pass friends and families engaged in caring for one another--sharing food, tending wounds, celebrating birthdays, and telling stories--who ultimately join them in cleaning litter and trash from the river.

Celebrated artist Katie Yamasaki's newest picture book is a nuanced, lyrical celebration of our connections to each other and the environment. With electric, eye-catching illustrations, Ripples reminds us of the value of care and the ways we can perform it--for each other, and for the world around us.

Beloved for her compassion and grace, Princess Diana joins the other heroes in this New York Times bestselling Ordinary People Change the World picture book biography series, for ages 5 to 9.

Diana Spencer's life seemed like a fairy tale, especially when she married the future king of England and became an actual princess. But in reality, things were difficult from a very young age. What kept Diana strong were her love for her sons and her belief in kindness and giving. Her hard work on behalf of so many suffering people around the world will be forever remembered.

This friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big.

Included in each book are:

• A timeline of key events in the hero's history
• Photos that bring the story more fully to life
• Comic-book-style illustrations that are irresistibly adorable
• Childhood moments that influenced the heroes
• Facts that make great conversation-starters
• A virtue these heroes embody: This book highlights Diana's empathy and her generosity toward strangers.

You'll want to collect each book in this dynamic, informative series!

¡Aprende y piértete con las aventuras interacticas más alucinantes!
RISAS - ENIGMAS - CÓMICS - STEAM

Albert es un crack de la ciencia.
Perrinstein es una superinventora canina.
Juntos forman...
¡ALBERT & PERRINSTEIN!

El dúo de genios que vive las aventuras más alucinantes.
Cuando secuestran a su científica favorita, Albert y Perrinstein no lo dudan ni un segundo y se lanzan a la aventura. Pero el malvado doctor Caos ha sembrado un montón de trampas por el camino y necesitarán TU AYUDA para superarlas.

¿Podrás echarles una mano y resolver todos los enigmas de...
¡Ciencia!
¡Tecnología!
¡Ingeniería!
¡Arte!
¡Y matemáticas!

...antes de que sea demasiado tarde?

¿Por qué leer esta serie?
* Aventuras llenas de superenigmas interactivos para pertirte entrenando las neuronas.
* Un montón de ilustraciones y también páginas de cómic que facilitan mucho la lectura.
* Mucho humor para adentrarte sin darte cuenta en las materias STEAM (ciencia, tecnología, ingeniería, arte y matemáticas) e incentivar la curiosidad por las ciencias.

ENGLISH DESCRIPTION

The first book in a new puzzle adventure series takes readers on a thrilling adventure in the company of Knutz, a STEAM whizz-kid, and canine super-inventor Boltz.

Knutz and Boltz are waiting for a live stream of their favorite vlogger, the Sorcerer of Science, who performs experiments for her legions of fans. But today a strange, masked figure has taken over her feed. He introduces himself as Dr Chaos, and says he's taken the Sorcerer prisoner ... Knutz and Boltz will have to use all their STEAM-skills to tackle the fiendish challenges in the Mansion of Mayhem in order to save the Sorcerer and defeat Dr Chaos!

Featuring an innovative mix of graphic-novel pages, zany prose and integrated puzzles, this fast-paced adventure is guaranteed to engage kids aged 9+ in STEAM subjects. Across four chapters, readers will develop key science, technology, engineering, art and math skills as they help Knutz and Boltz work their way through the challenges.

Written by Tim Collins, author of Buster's Dorkius Maximus and Sherlock Bones series, illustrated by Louise Forshaw, and developed with a specialist STEAM consultant.

Ada doesn't need the goat. She doesn't want the goat. So why isn't she happy when it leaves?

When Ada leaves town and moves into a fixer-upper cottage on a hill, she can't wait to settle into a life of peace and quiet. She'll wear a soft gray coat and grow perfect red apples, and everything will be just so.

Yet Ada's lovely plans are soon dashed by a troublesome goat that hangs around long after she frees it from a tangle with a fence. Its antics undo her perfect new life piece by piece, until Ada snaps and sends the goat firmly on its way. Never again will it chase after her apples... or sleep on her porch... or nibble on her soft, gray coat. And suddenly, Ada isn't so glad. What if it's stuck in a fence again?

A triumphant reunion, complete with baby goats, perfectly concludes this adorable and timeless tale of reluctant animal love. Heidi Aubrey's prancing, clattering goat illustrations crackle with the spark that goat lovers know no other creature quite shares. As for Ada and her cottage, parents reading aloud may well see something familiar in having a tidy, calm home upturned by a mischievous small creature--and not wanting to have it any other way.

Think Smarter, Argue Better, and Never Be Fooled Again!

Have you ever heard someone say, "You have to do this because everyone else is doing it!" or "If you don't share, you're a bad person!"? That's bad reasoning-tricks people use to win arguments. But now, you can learn how to spot these mistakes and think smarter!

What's Inside?

• • 50 Common Fallacies Explained Simply - Learn the most common thinking mistakes people make, like the "Straw Man," "Slippery Slope," and "Bandwagon" fallacies, so no one can fool you.
  • Easy-to-Understand Examples - Each fallacy is explained with fun, everyday situations kids can relate to.
  • 50 Custom Illustrations - See each mistake in action with clear, engaging drawings.
  • Practice Games - Try spotting fallacies in real-life situations and test your skills.
  • How to Win Arguments the Smart Way - Learn to think clearly, explain your ideas better, and stand up for what's right.

Why This Book Matters

• • Helps You Think Clearly - Don't be tricked by bad reasoning.
  • Builds Confidence - Learn how to speak up and ask good questions.
  • Makes Learning Fun - Full of simple, interesting lessons that help you get smarter.

By the end of this book, you'll be a pro at spotting tricky arguments-at school, at home, and even on TV!

Celebrate the months of the year with this adorable picture book featuring the funniest, rainiest month of all: April!

Meet April, who loves pranks and her school's annual egg drop, but some unexpected weather may get in the way of her plans. With the help of her friends, can she figure out how to have fun even if it rains?

Created by a former elementary school teacher, the Calendar Kids series is the perfect tool to educate and entertain. Each book focuses on the weather, traditions, and holidays of a specific month through a sweet story, charming character, and cool pet. With adorable illustrations and a seasonal theme, this installment of the Calendar Kids series is perfect for young readers ages 5 to 8!

Each book includes:

• A reversible jacket poster filled with fun facts and key words
• Fun facts about the seasons
• A kid-friendly recipe
• A creative character with a quirky pet
• Discussion questions for classrooms
• Online resources for parents and educators
• And more!

A heartwarming countdown story that helps little ones draw closer to Jesus - one lamb at a time.

Ten little lambs are on a joyful journey to find their Good Shepherd. Along the way, they explore fields of wonder, encounter moments of kindness, and learn timeless truths about love, faith, and belonging. With lyrical rhymes, gentle Scripture references, and vibrant illustrations, Ten Little Lambs invites children to discover who the Good Shepherd is - and how deeply He cares for each of us.

This beautifully illustrated Christian picture book is perfect for:

• Bedtime or story time for ages 2-8
• Sunday school, homeschool, or Christian early education
• Helping children understand Jesus as the Good Shepherd (John 10:11)
• Faith-based gifts for birthdays, holidays, baby dedications, or baptisms

As the lambs count down from ten to one, young readers are gently reminded that no matter where they go, they are never alone - the Good Shepherd is always near.

Encourage your child's faith journey with this playful, truth-inspired adventure.

Touch the teeth of a T. rex or swing an armored dinosaur's tail with amazing pop-ups and flaps!

A perfect pop-up book for dino lovers ages 3-8

Go on an adventure alongside dinosaurs with amazing pop-ups that bring them to life while you learn when, where, and how they lived! Let's Explore Dinosaurs Pop-up covers topics like:

• Dinosaur eggs and nests
• Unusual dinsoaur features: spiked tails, trombone noses, and more

• Reptiles and sea monsters

• Body shapes and sizes of different dinosaurs
• Dinosaur extinction
• Fossils

A roaring Tyrannosaurus rex. A hatching Maiasaura egg. An erupting volcano. With 8 interactive pop-ups, 4 fold outs, and 64 full-color illustrations, the book invites readers to step into the prehistoric world and visit their dinosaur friends again and again!

An Amazon Best Book of the Month

Hungry as always, Bear finally feasts on DONUTS in his third picture book adventure. With delightful art, perfect rhyme, and the series' indelible screwball appeal, A Bear, a Man, and a Donut Van will have everyone in stitches and demanding repeat readings!

Everyone's favorite hungry bear is back! This time Bear discovers a van full of donuts--YUM! Bear climbs in the van, but the unsuspecting donut man doesn't see what's going on. Until... he looks in his rear view mirror, and OMG!!! What should a donut man do when a bear is eating donuts in his van?

Here is a road trip neither bear nor man will ever forget--with mooses, traffic jams, and a giant forest donut spill. With mayhem and fun on every page, the critically acclaimed duo of Daniel Bernstrom and Brandon James Scott are at their best in this high-stakes joyride through millions of donuts, perfect for toddlers and new readers alike.

A heartwarming middle grade novel about figuring out who you are when it seems like everyone else has already decided for you, for fans of Erin Entrada Kelly and Gary D. Schmidt.

Nigel Binty has spent sixth grade trying to stick to a plan. His problem is the plan keeps changing in unexpected ways. His only friend has dropped him. His dad moved out two months ago. His anxiety isn't getting any better. None of that is part of the plan.

When Glory Bea Medford (yes, that's her real name) turns up at school in March, she plans to keep the reason for her mid-year transfer a secret. Glory Bea prizes being truthful but having everyone find out her father embezzled money from his church was bad enough the first time around. She doesn't plan to go through that again.

Told in two perspectives, with Glory Bea's chapters presented as unmailed letters to her incarcerated father, Shawn K. Stout uses warmth and humor to explore what happens when two sixth graders overwhelmed by major life changes cross paths.

This artful and thought-provoking picture book shares the little-known story of the disappearance of the Aral Sea--and the loss of livelihood and biodiversity as fishing villages and ships were left stranded in the desert without water.

The Aral Sea once stretched across modern-day Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan. A large saltwater lake of Central Asia (called "sea" because of its vastness), the Aral Sea's 26 square miles (67 square kilometers) sustained its surrounding communities for generations. Beginning in the 1960s, aggressive Soviet industrialization diverted water for agricultural production and caused the lake to shrink.

Today, the waters that had thrived for centuries have almost entirely disappeared--and along with them, the biodiversity of the lake, its thriving fishing industry, and the many homes along its shores.

Told in a folkloric style with stunning illustrations, this true tale chronicles what happens when nature's generosity is exploited. It gently invites readers to consider the reality of irreversible environmental harm, its global impact, and what it means to be compassionate to the land we live on.

TIMELY THEMES: This book showcases lessons of community effort and perseverance, addressing important themes about the environment, biodiversity, water access, the impact of colonization, and the effects of industry and agriculture.

LITTLE-KNOWN STORY: Few Central Asian stories like this are familiar to American and European readers, and very little has been published about the Aral Sea outside of Russia. This captivating picture book brings its important story to the world.

FAR-REACHING IMPACT: The disappearance of the Aral Sea has a global impact: the effects have been documented as far away as Scandinavia and Antarctica, and toxic soils from the damaged Aral Sea basin are being carried by winds to the far corners of the planet. This story offers readers a chance to learn about the loss of a critical resource and reassess what it means to be environmentally aware, both locally and globally.

Perfect for:

• Young readers who love nature and fact books
• Educators, librarians, and parents seeking engaging geography and natural science books for kids
• Anyone looking for stories featuring an environmental call to action
• A resource for talking about the impact of colonialism, industrialization, and underrepresented regions of the world
• Fans of Dinara Mirtalipova's art

The New York Times bestselling creator of Hilo introduces new stories, new heroes, and new worlds with Hilo Presents!

Miranda's an average kid trying to make it through the school day--but is she also the SUPERHERO known as THE MIGHTY?! Get ready for mega-sized adventure and fun!

Welcome to Willow City--home to the one and only Miranda Luna!

Miranda loves her life in Willow City exactly as it is. But lately everything seems to be changing. Crime is up in the city. Bullying is up at school. Even Miranda's family is acting weird. It feels like everything is out of her control...even her own body! (What's with all this hair? And where did this super-strength come from?!) The world needs someone to fix things. There's a local legend about a giant, furry, mythical creature who has always kept Willow City safe in times of need. But that doesn't have anything to do with Miranda...right? Does Miranda have what it takes to be the hero that Willow City needs..and the person she was born to be?

With Hilo Presents, Judd Winick, the beloved creator of Hilo, brings his signature action-packed storytelling, laugh out loud humor and irresistible heart to brand new stories and worlds--perfect for fans of Hilo and for anyone who has ever needed a hero!

Join Firefly on an enchanting adventure as he searches for his lost sparkle across land, sky, and sea. With a button to press for light and sounds throughout, as well as an ON/OFF switch on the back cover to extend battery life!

Little ones will love to join Firefly on an adventure across land, sky, and sea in search of his glow. Firefly sees how Moon shines brightly in the sky; how Lighthouse casts beams of light across the water; how sea jelly sparkles and twinkles in the water. Will Firefly find his own glow? With a button to press for light and sounds throughout, this book is an interactive adventure that's just right for cozy reading time together! Includes an ON/OFF switch on the back cover to extend battery life.