(5)Love is in the air! Celebrate Valentine’s Day with the Peanuts gang, and see if Charlie Brown will finally talk to the little red-headed girl. This beloved story is now available in an exciting format as an 8x8 with stickers. Read more
(4)February is fun.
It's time for everyone in Ms. Rooney's room to make cards for the Valentine box. Emily Arrow couldn't be happier when Dawn Bosco gives her some colored stars to decorate her cards. She plans to make a special one for Ms. Vincent, the new student teacher.
But things take a turn for the worse when Ms. Rooney asks Emily to be class monitor. Emily feels important sitting at the teacher's desk, until Sherri Dent leaves her seat without Emily's permission. Emily reports her. That's when Sherri tells Emily, "You'll be sorry."
Emily is really worried. What will Sherri do to get even? Read more
A perilous promise
Two healthy kits have just been born in RiverClan—Oakkit and Stormkit. The whole Clan rejoices, and no cat is more pleased than their mother, who immediately recognizes her kits’ innate skill and bravery.
But when tragedy befalls Stormkit and he is permanently disfigured, his mother renames him Crookedkit and casts him aside.
As the young cat grows in strength, he dreams of becoming Clan leader. Then a mysterious cat appears in his dreams, whispering of prophecies untold and destinies undiscovered. She proclaims that Crookedkit will have all that he desires—but he must pledge his undying loyalty to RiverClan.
No cat could ever have imagined the terror and destruction that would lie in one hastily made, seemingly harmless, promise.
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3 days in the top 100 (1)Andy has a new addition to his room—a circuit-laden egg. Is this new gizmo a friend or foe? While Woody and Buzz welcome the mysterious stranger, Hamm and Rex are terrified of it, plotting to destroy the orb before Andy comes home! Can they do it? Story by Eisner Award-nominated writer Dan Jolley! Read more
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(1)It’s a battle of the Buzzes when Andy gets an unexpected present… another Buzz Lightyear. But when Andy can only keep one and a mix-up causes him to return the wrong Buzz, how will Woody and the gang rescue their friend from being trapped in the toy store with an army of Buzz Lightyears? It’s a fun-filled adventure with all your favorite Toy Story characters, in a race to save the real Buzz Lightyear! Read more
(60)Parents today know that one of the best ways to give a baby a great start in life is with wholesome, homemade foods.
While ready-made baby food is a convenience that any new parent can appreciate, feeding everyday fresh foods is the best way to teach a child healthy eating habits and an appreciation for good food from the cradle onward.
The 80 recipes in Cooking for Baby make preparing delicious meals for babies and toddlers a breeze, even for busy parents. The recipes are organized by age, showing how to introduce cereal grains and simple vegetable and fruit purees to your infant at 6 months, how to move on to chunkier foods by 8 or 9 months, and how to graduate to real meals for young toddlers of 12 to 18 months to enjoy along with the entire family. When you see how easy it is, with a few smart tips on preparation and storage, you'll never go back to the jars.
With Cooking for Baby, your youngster will enjoy a wide variety of fresh and interesting foods for a very happy and healthy beginning. Read more
3 days in the top 100 Sing and learn numbers anytime, anywhere! Consider the abundance of fun your child will have singing and reading about numbers and counting with this entertaining book and CD set. Over 55 minutes of lively and amusing songs will help your early learner develop recognition of numerals, number words, number order, and more! The audio CD includes 4 songs that sing along with the stories word for word. Plus, an additional 21 songs reinforce early reading and math skills such as numbers 1 to 20, counting forward and backward, and more. Your little one will enjoy this book and CD for countless hours at home or on the go. You'll appreciate the independent learning they can provide! Features: ~ Padded Board Book ~ Audio CD with over 45 minutes of fun songs ~ Special Storage Pocket so the CD will never get lost The unique Sing & Learn Padded Board Book With CD series features charming illustrations, fun stories, and/or rhyming texts. The CDs can be used alone, or along with the books to promote independent learning and play. Children will develop early literacy, listening, and critical thinking skills while having fun at the same time! Collect all the titles in this must-have series for your little ones library Read more
40 days in the top 100 (10)It's been four months since Alex gave everything to save Jessica. Life should be perfect; she has Alex, she's been freed of the nightmares, and most of all- she's alive. But some things have changed, some things haven't. That's the problem. Alex still hasn't asked "the question". Jessica can't see the reason why and it's tearing her apart. He's keeping something from her.
Alex isn't the only one who has changed though. Something is different about Jessica but she doesn't understand what's happened. She just knows something's wrong, that she feels different than she used to, on a skin deep level. And it may keep her and Alex apart. Forever.
But while Alex and Jessica struggle to stay together, Cole is not about to be forgotten. There are a few things he didn't tell Jessica, about his past and her future. There are reasons why he came after her, reasons that are tied to his history that is darker than she could have ever realized. Read more
Discusses the accomplishments of Abraham Lincoln and why he deserves to be recognized on Presidents' Day. Read more
In the tradition of "Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark" by Alvin Schwartz, "They're Coming For You: Scary Stories that Scream to be Read: Bloody Valentine Edition" is a chilling collection of 14 "love" stories from O. Penn-Coughin.
In some cases these stories have to do with the horrors of love, but mostly it just comes down to the love of horror. This macabre mix of howls, humor, horror, and heartache is a must have for anyone who loves to be scared. But take the warning seriously... This book is NOT for wimps!
Serving as a sampler of sorts, most of the tales in this anthology appear in the first three volumes of "They're Coming For You." A brand new story, "Such Sweet Sorrow," is a little change of pace in the form of a pararoma. (Yuck! But the theme here is love after all.) Closing out the collection is the short novel "Vampire Ghost: The Short Life and Many Deaths of Harry 'Dead Baby' Wilson." This one’s a kind of otherworldly murder mystery.
"I have seen the face of horror, and its name is O. Penn-Coughin." -- Jan Boemann
Bloody Valentine Edition contents:
Such Sweet Sorrow... A lonely painter finds love and loses his grip on reality.
Yo Mama’s Right Here... Horror along the Oregon Trail.
All the Pretty Vampires... A scientist battles the undead.
The Girl Who Wouldn’t Marry Nuno Neves... The Boogie Man takes a bride.
Small Room... A remodeling project opens up a door to hell.
La Arrugada... The ghost of a wrinkled nurse haunts a Mexican hospital.
Room for Two More... An ancient evil haunts the snowy woods.
Pagliaccio... A broken-hearted Italian clown shares his sorrows and his horrors.
I Dooooooooo… A ghostly groom returns for his wedding.
All the Pretty Zombies... Who says zombies have to be ugly?
Going Down... A mother's love goes down a dark path.
It’s a Wrap... A modern-day mummy haunts two teens.
The Delicious Death of Jay Whitebread... A character from an old horror story helps a writer get it right.
Vampire Ghost... What happens when a vampire dies? That's the end of the story. Or is it? (a short novel)
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Set the stage for naptime or bedtime anytime, anywhere! Dream of the many peaceful nights your child will have while listening to this endearing book and CD set. Cuddle up in your favorite chair, read the gentle stories, and play the mellow music to create a restful environment for your little one. The one-hour audio CD includes 27 songs that will allow your child to drift off to dreamland. Both you and your young one will enjoy this book and CD for countless nights at home or on the go! Features: ~ Padded Board Book ~ Audio CD with over 45 minutes of fun songs ~ Special Storage Pocket so the CD will never get lost The unique Sing & Learn Padded Board Book With CD series features charming illustrations, fun stories, and/or rhyming texts. The CDs can be used alone, or along with the books to promote independent learning and play. Children will develop early literacy, listening, and critical thinking skills while having fun at the same time! Collect all the titles in this must-have series for your little ones library Read more
(5)What was it like to be a passenger on the Mayflower? How many people survived the first harsh winter in the New World? How did Pilgrim children spend their days? Find out the answers to these questions and more in this Magic Tree House Research Guide: Pilgrims. Includes fun facts from Jack and Annie, fantastic photos and illustrations, and a guide to doing further research. Read more
548 days in the top 100 (226)It's the last Friday before the winter holidays but Percy Jackson isn't at school: he's battling the fearsome Manticore (half human, half lion), which in itself isn't ideal . . . but with Annabeth missing and the goddess of the hunt held captive, things get a whole lot more serious . . .Greek mythology relocated to modern-day America. Action-packed, funny, accessible writing for both boys and girls aged 10+. Perfect for fans of Harry Potter and Artemis Fowl. Read more
Number Six—when John meets her in I Am Number Four she’s strong, powerful, and ready to fight. But who is she? Where has she been living? How has she been training? When did she develop her legacies? And how does she know so much about the Mogadorians?
In I Am Number Four: The Lost Files: Six’s Legacy, discover the story behind Six. Before Paradise, Ohio, before John Smith, Six was traveling through West Texas with her CÊpan, Katarina. What happened there would change Six forever….
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(1)Suitable for toddlers and ages upwards, this beautifully illustrated board book is sure to be a favourite of young children as they begin to learn about our nation's history. Read more
Rafe Khatchadorian has enough problems at home without throwing his first year of middle school into the mix. Luckily, he's got an ace plan for the best year ever, if only he can pull it off: With his best friend Leonardo the Silent awarding him points, Rafe tries to break every rule in his school's oppressive Code of Conduct. Chewing gum in class-5,000 points! Running in the hallway-10,000 points! Pulling the fire alarm-50,000 points! But when Rafe's game starts to catch up with him, he'll have to decide if winning is all that matters, or if he's finally ready to face the rules, bullies, and truths he's been avoiding.
Blockbuster author James Patterson delivers a genuinely hilarious-and surprisingly poignant-story of a wildly imaginative, one-of-kind kid that you won't soon forget. Read more
(206)Where are Baby's hands?
Under the bubbles!
Where are baby's eyes?
Under her hat!
Karen Katz's adorable babies play peekaboo in this delightful interactive book. The sturdy format and easy-to-lift flaps are perfect for parents and children to share. Read more
(3)Inviting his friend Bear to spend the night, Franklin plans an evening of fun and excitement, and when Bear suffers from homesickness at bedtime, Franklin helps him feel better and learns about being a good host. Read more
(1)Angelina loves dancing with her friends and spending time with her family. Find out what else Angelina loves in this charming book that’s perfect for sharing with those you love! Read more
(3)Ariel's sister Aquata is having a birthday celebration. It's going to be a fun-filled day, complete with a special concert, and Ariel is excited about visiting her family. If only Prince Eric could go under the sea, too. At the party, Aquata wishes that Ariel could stay with them forever. At that very moment, a rare solar eclipse hits, and the wish comes true! Will Ariel ever be able to break the spell and return to Eric—and her life as a human? Read more
640 days in the top 100 (753)Percy Jackson is a good kid, but he can't seem to focus on his schoolwork or control his temper. And lately, being away at boarding school is only getting worse-Percy could have sworn his pre-algebra teacher turned into a monster and tried to kill him. When Percy's mom finds out, she knows it's time that he knew the truth about where he came from, and that he go to the one place he'll be safe. She sends Percy to Camp Half Blood, a summer camp for demigods (on Long Island), where he learns that the father he never knew is Poseidon, God of the Sea. Soon a mystery unfolds and together with his friends -- one a satyr and the other the demigod daughter of Athena -- Percy sets out on a quest across the United States to reach the gates of the Underworld (located in a recording studio in Hollywood) and prevent a catastrophic war between the gods.Book Description
Percy Jackson is about to be kicked out of boarding school...again. And that's the least of his troubles. Lately, mythological monsters and the gods of Mount Olympus seem to be walking straight out of the pages of Percy's Greek mythology textbook and into his life. And worse, he's angered a few of them. Zeus's master lightning bolt has been stolen, and Percy is the prime suspect.
Now Percy and his friends have just ten days to find and return Zeus's stolen property and bring peace to a warring Mount Olympus. But to succeed on his quest, Percy will have to do more than catch the true thief: he must come to terms with the father who abandoned him; solve the riddle of the Oracle, which warns him of betrayal by a friend; and unravel a treachery more powerful than the gods themselves.
With cover art from the major motion picture, this first installment of Rick Riordan's best-selling series is a non-stop thrill-ride and a classic of mythic proportions.
Amazon Interview: Rick Riordan on The Lightning Thief
In our exclusive Q&A with Rick Riordan, bestselling author of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series, learn about his inspiration for the character Percy Jackson, his long-time interest in Greek mythology, and more.
Amazon.com: Since The Lightning Thief was published in 2005 it’s sold more than a million copies, and the four subsequent books in the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series have been blockbuster bestsellers among kids and adult readers alike. When you were writing the first story starring Percy Jackson, did you ever imagine it would become such a phenomenon? How has the success of the series affected your life?
Rick Riordan: I had no expectations other than to make a good story for my older son, Haley. I had no idea it would become a book, much less a series, until he encouraged me to write down the story.
I hoped the stories would get kids reading, but I never anticipated such exponential growth. It was not an overnight success, nor was it heavily marketed at the beginning. The Lightning Thief was passed around from kid to kid, teacher to teacher, parent to parent, and the series got bigger with each book. It really was a grassroots phenomenon. Still, I have trouble thinking in terms of millions. I measure success by anecdotes--the kid who told me he never liked books until he found The Lightning Thief, the parent who thanked me for turning her daughter into a reader, the teacher who said I turned her class around because they bonded over reading Percy Jackson every day. That's what it's all about for me.
It hasn't changed our life much other than making me busier, but doing something I love! I still drive the same car. My kids go to the same schools. We try our best to keep things simple at home.
Amazon.com: You’ve said that you wrote this series for your son, Haley, who, like the book’s hero Percy, has been diagnosed with ADHD and dyslexia. How does Haley feel about being the inspiration for a bestselling series?
Riordan: Both my sons are always my first audience. I read the manuscripts to them aloud to make sure they work for young readers. Both are proud, though being teenagers they are also embarrassed by the attention they get sometimes. They don’t like it when classmates ask them to get my autograph. Haley likes to play down his importance in the genesis of the series, but I think he's enjoyed growing up with Percy, and I know it has increased his interest in writing. Recently he came into my office and announced the manuscript he is working on now has a bigger word count than mine!
Amazon.com: Percy’s stories are based on Greek mythology--classic tales that have been passed down for thousands of years. What lessons can kids today learn from the ancient myths?
Riordan: The stories have everything--romance, magic, mystery, action, and great characters. The Greek gods are our first superheroes. They have amazing powers, but they are also very human and subject to jealousy, envy, anger, etc. Kids especially respond to them because they are both powerful and accessible. Who wouldn't want to be the son or daughter of a Greek god? By reading about the struggles of gods and heroes, we learn a lot about being human, and that's something that hasn't changed over the millennia.
Amazon.com: Have you ever visited Greece? What was it like?
Riordan: I’ve been to both Italy and Greece, but only after I finished the Percy Jackson series, which is ironic. One doesn’t need to travel there, however, to appreciate the stories from mythology. Those are quite universal. Greece actually reminded me quite a bit of my home in Texas--hot, green, hilly, somewhat arid, except the ocean is much better in Greece.
Amazon.com: Percy’s guardian satyr, Grover, is strongly connected to the Earth, the well-being of animals, and humans’ emotions. Moreover, Percy’s life is relatively free of technology, in contrast to many people today. Is there a message about the natural world that you’re hoping to convey through Percy and Grover?
Riordan: I don’t consciously put messages in the books, because my job is telling a good story, not preaching. However, I do pick up on themes from Greek mythology that still resonate in the modern world, and certainly man’s relationship to nature is one of those. I’ve always been fascinated by the god Pan, and his reported death in ancient times. It seemed a very relevant theme for modern readers.
Amazon.com: Percy encounters many dangers throughout his adventures--some that could be considered beyond the abilities of a normal 12-year-old. Though we know Percy is no normal kid, where does he find the find the strength to overcome all the challenges that he encounters?
Riordan: None of us knows what we're capable of until we are called to action. Percy may have demigod abilities, but he's a very normal kid in a lot of ways. He goes from a 12-year-old who is unsure of himself and his relationship with his friends and family, to a 16-year-old young man who steps up and leads a war to save Olympus. Most heroes are born out of dire circumstances, and Percy is no exception. He's afraid, unsure, doubtful, angry--all the things we would be if we were called to deal with a crisis. But he does the job anyway, and that is the definition of courage.
Amazon.com: It’s often said that writers write about what they know. Were you interested in the ancient world when you were Percy’s age? What kinds of books were your favorites when you were a kid?
Riordan: I've always loved mythology. I had a great English teacher who showed me that The Lord of the Rings (the only series I would read at age thirteen) was based on Norse myths, and from then on, I was a mythology buff. I taught mythology in my own classroom when I became a teacher, and it was consistently my students' favorite unit.
Amazon.com: If you discovered, like Percy, that you were the son of a Greek god, who would you want your immortal parent to be?
Riordan: I'd like Poseidon or Athena, but with my luck, I'd end up with Dionysus.
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(2)Two-time Newbery Honor author Alice Dalgliesh makes history come alive in this accessible story of America's birthday. Full color. Read more
(2) This board book edition based on the warmhearted hardcover, Hello Kitty, Hello Love, is the perfect Valentine!
When Hello Kitty wants to give a present to Daniel, she asks all her friends for ideas. She considers all sorts of things, like butterflies, singing birds or even a rainbow, but nothing seems quite right. Suddenly, Hello Kitty comes up with an idea she knows Daniel will love!
This board book, like the hardcover edition, has a new, red cover, perfect for Valentine's Day or any other occasion to give a gift to the one you love. Read more
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Rhino Mister and Rhino Miss
gaze at the moon in rhino bliss.
They rub their rhino tusks like this.
And now you've seen
rhinocerkiss!
Join the fun in the romantically ridiculous and the ridiculously romantic escapades of your favorite animals! Read more
