Synopsis: Roger Priddy's My First Wipe Clean Pen Control is an ideal introduction to writing for your little one. This board book has simple instructions and activities that increase in difficulty, and encourage young children to develop pen control. Its handle shape and bold, colorful design make it a fun learning tool, and the wipe clean pages mean children can practice pen control again and again. It even comes with its own dry-wipe pen.Also available…

Synopsis: In this spooky book from the nonfiction An Unsolved Mystery from History picture book series, set off on the high seas to a ghost ship left completely abandoned and adrift on the waves.The Mary Celeste was discovered adrift on the open sea by another ship in 1872—with no sign of captain or crew. What happened? Did the crew mutiny? Were they attacked by pirates? Caught in a storm? No one ever found out. Inside this book are the clues that were…

Synopsis: "More than 200 years ago, 13 American colonies broke away from British rule. The completion of the Declaration of Independence in 1776…

Synopsis: Get to know Chewbacca and follow his many adventures across the galaxy in this new series Who is Chewbacca? Just how tall is he? What is his most dangerous adventure? Perfect for children who are new to Star Wars and also for young fans of the movies, this exciting guide answers these questions and many more and teaches children fun facts about loyal Wookiee Chewbacca--including his incredible adventures with Han Solo, Princess Leia, and other…

Synopsis: Get to know the scary Sith Lord! Who is Darth Vader? How does he become a Sith? Why does he wear a mask? Perfect for children who are new to Star Wars and also for young fans of the movies, this exciting guide answers these questions and many more and teaches children fun facts about Sith Lord Darth Vader--including his amazing battles with rebels and Jedi heroes Obi-Wan Kenobi and Luke Skywalker! Follow Vader's journey from Jedi Knight Anakin…

Synopsis: A laugh-out-loud page turner from Sean Taylor with wickedly hilarious graphic art from Jean Jullien."This is the funniest picture book I have read in a long time" David Walliams From masterful storyteller Sean Taylor and exciting, celebrated graphic artist Jean Jullien, comes the laugh-out-loud tale of Hoot Owl. Hoot Owl is no ordinary owl - oh no! - he's a master of disguise! And he will use his expert camouflage powers to trick his…

Synopsis: An addition to the popular Outside and Inside series, this close-up look at bats shows how their skeletons are different from those of birds, describes the diets of various species of bats, and explains how their digestive systems function and how they care for their young.

Synopsis: Perfect for fans of any age, this humorous story is based on the newest LEGO(R) Star Wars(TM) TV/DVD special!Yoda, the ultimate Jedi master, has 900 years' worth of stories to tell! This humorous and action-packed book features all our favorite heroes and villains as well as a never-before-seen Jedi! This 96-page story is based on a three-part TV series airing on Cartoon Network. The first episode aired in May 2013, with the second and third…

Synopsis: Exceptional nonfiction for children from two of the most trusted names in science education: Seymour Simon and the Smithsonian Institution.

Synopsis: PAC-MAN's guide to keeping it calm and Nomming on! Featuring helpful advice and wisdom from PAC-MAN and friends, this inspirational, level-up life book offers simple insightful for fans old and new. With original art throughout, Keep Calm and Nom Nom Nom reminds readers that life requires us to hit pause, keep calm, and Nom on. PAC-MAN: Keep Calm and Nom Nom Nom is the perfect book to charm collectors, fans new and old, and recent graduates who…

Synopsis: Ever since ships first crossed the oceans carrying valuable cargo, there have been pirates on the seas trying to steal the grains, olive oil, and silk those ships were transporting. The Golden Age of Pirates comes life in Sounds of the Past: Pirates, a swashbuckling high seas adventure. Kids will marvel at the lifelike sound effects of pirates engaged in a sword fight and Blackbeard launching an attack on an enemy ship, while pop-ups display…

Synopsis: Do you know about Grow's glow? Earning starred reviews and chosen as an ALA Notable selection, this striking nonfiction book explores the differences between living and non-living things. School Library Journal declared it "a standout concept book [that's] engaging, fun . . . and a favorite for storytimes or one-on-one settings." (App also available.)

Synopsis: Mouse is shy. It's hard for him to make new friends. Bird is grumpy. He's too grumpy to make new friends.The other animals—Owl, Frog, Squirrel, Raccoon—are outgoing and seem so sure of themselves. Who will be the best friend for Mouse? The answer will surprise you!Susan Lurie and Murray Head, creators of Swim, Duck, Swim!, offer another sweet animal tale in Will You Be My Friend?

Synopsis: Way, way, WAY far south, where the sky is all SNOWY and the wind is all BLOWY, two little penguins are about to set a course for FUN, ADVENTURE, and the LAND OF THE GOLDEN SUN!

Synopsis: Deep, deep down in their underground town, the prairie dogs live in harmony--until a mysterious, fluorescent, very fuzzy thing (otherwise known as a tennis ball) rolls down their hole. When the prairie dogs discover that they can pluck and pull the fuzz into fabulous fashions, their fear quickly turns to curiosity, then delight, then pure greed. The frenzy that erupts threatens to tear apart the prairie-dog town forever. But when mean ol' Big…

Synopsis: It’s easy for anyone to be scared of some things, like the dark or dangerous animals! But lots of other things aren’t really as scary as they seem. Each of the books in this series has been carefully designed to help children better understand their feelings, and in doing so, develop confidence and self-esteem as they grow. Talking about feelings teaches children that it is normal to feel sad, or angry, or scared at times. With greater tolerance…

Synopsis: A little rabbit knows how it feels to be scared and just what to do to feel better. Includes tips for parents by Psychologists Bill Hallam and Craig Olsson.

Synopsis: Have you ever been so angry that you felt like you could explode? Does being teased or wrongly blamed for something make you want to stomp and run and kick and scream? The little rabbit knows how it feels to be angry and just what to do to feel better. Read along, and you too might find that a big, deep breath is all you need to make the anger go away.