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Little-brother antics have never been so endearing a€” or true to life! David Shannon's beloved character from his bestselling book No, David! again captures the attention and hearts of young children as few characters can. Readers relish David's exuberance, defiance, and wildly energetic curiosity, and when there's trouble, you can bet "David did it!" Now he's taunting his older brother by eating his Halloween candy, making a bathroom mess, and following him up the tree house. "You're too little!" won't stop David's tricks in this all-time "read it again" favorite. David captures the timeless no-no's familiar to every child. Grow Up, David! is nothing short of exhilarating • With millions of copies in print and four sequels, No, David!, based on a book the author wrote and illustrated when he was five, hit the ground running in 1998 and was a Caldecott Honor Book, a New York Times Best Illustrated Book, and a classic for 20 years

David Shannon's picture books are loved for their endearing characters and laugh-aloud humor, and Roy's charming naughtiness will remind readers of what they love about Shannon's No, David!, a bestselling Caldecott Honor Book about a boy with a nose for trouble • Although it's a smelly task for those who have to constantly bathe him, Roy's happiness centers on his very favorite thing - dirt - and from sunrise to sunset, he burrows in it, rolls in it, and digs up buried treasures. There's terror in every terrier, and when Roy runs into the house after being sprayed by a skunk, he faces the dreaded bathtub. Readers will see themselves in Roy's childlike delight each time he makes the biggest mess ever

Spencer has too many toys. He has robots, puzzles, board games, stuffed animals, and plastic action figures. Toys spill out of every drawer and closet and clutter the floor of every room. Have you ever tried to get to your kitchen and tripped over a race car? Spencer's house has become hazardous. Something has to be done! • Come along as Spencer tries to persuade his mother to keep them all because every single toy is his favorite. In the end, it's not a store-bought toy but the give-away box itself that captures Spencer's attention • Once again, award-winner David Shannon proves that an entertaining story and your own imagination are the very best toys of all!

A merry treasury of three holiday favorites, including Once There Was a Christmas Tree, Ten Timid Ghosts on Christmas Night, and Merry Christmas, Stinky Face. This hardcover keepsake will last season after season!

Geronimo retells the classic tale of the old cranky mouse, Ebenezer Scrooge. Scrooge has no Christmas spirit, that is until he is visited by three ghosts on the night of Christmas Eve

"What if Santa's lips get chapped?" Stinky Face asks. "What if the sack of toys starts to rip?" • As always, Mama lovingly addresses each and every one of her child's concerns. Stinky Face leaves Santa lip balm and duct tape, just in case. This tender Christmas tale is just right for sharing with the smallest reader

Ellie Katz is sabotaging her own party • Sure, it seems extreme, but it's the only option for her bat mitzvah. Crowds and attention always made her nervous, and lately they've been making it harder and harder for Ellie to breathe. The celebration would mean (1) a large crowd, (2) lots of staring, and (3) distant family listening to her sing in another language. No thank you! • To avoid certain catastrophe, she hatches a plan with her best friend Zoe to ruin the big day. Cue the email hacking, DJ takedown, and an all-out food fight! Everything is falling apart according to plan, until a fight with Zoe leaves Ellie alone on her path of destruction, facing some unintended consequences and disappointments. Can she find a way to right her wrongs, face her fears, and light her candles?

StoryPlay Books is the smart way to read and play together! • StoryPlay Books offer fun ways to engage with little ones during story time and playtime with prompts and activities that everyone will love! Each quality story will delight readers while building early literacy skills for ages 3-5 by helping them develop: problem-solving abilities, reading comprehension, social development, pre-reading skills, memory strength and more! Each book includes story-related games and crafts to extend the reading experience. Teachers agree that StoryPlay Books are perfect for parents looking to stimulate and engage their kids at home while having fun together! • Each book also shines a spotlight on important topics for this age. It's Spring! — a rhyming story about the arrival of spring — focuses on nature

From New York Times bestselling author Jim Benton, meet Catwad! He's blue, he's a bit of a grouch, and his best friend is a dim-witted cat named Blurmp who can see the bright side of anything. From pizza and computers, to love and happiness, this crabby tabby has a funny take on just about everything, and he's not afraid to share it

Cozy up with your little one to celebrate the season! With wide lift-the-flaps on every page, this refreshed backlist classic will be a holiday favourite • Wreaths are strung • with twinkling lights • Friends sing songs • that warm our nights • With heartfelt rhymes, adorable illustrations, and engaging lift-the-flaps, children will be merrily reading and playing along all through the season

The sound of a buzzing bee can send many people running inside. But bees play a very important role in their ecosystem. They pollinate flowers and also provide useful products, such as honey and beeswax. The well-organized chapters help students identify key details. The illustrations and text features such as captions and bold print help students navigate the text while the photographs add clarity and enable students to better understand the text

New York Times bestselling author Jim Benton's latest creation,Catwad,returns! Catwad and Blurmp are back and ready for more adventures! In this newest collection of hilarious stories,the dynamic feline duo explore fine art,travel to an alternate reality where the world has become extraordinarily dumb,get into gaming,and more! From monsters under Blurmp's bed to all the reasons you should NEVER eat salad,this newest volume of Catwad has something for everyone!