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Hooves or Hands?

Hooves or Hands?

Haine, Rosie
$16.99
Author/illustrator Rosie Haine's picture book Hooves or Hands is a surreal and playful exploration of our relationship with horses.

Which would you rather have? Hooves or hands? Four legs or two? Eat food or hay? Say yay or neigh?

Following Rosie Haine's acclaimed debut picture book, It Isn't Rude to be Nude, comes Hooves or Hands, a brilliantly funny tale (or should that be tail?) about imagination and self-belief. Beautifully illustrated in Haine's distinct style, Hooves or Hands lightheartedly teaches children the wonder of their imagination. Funny, stunning, and always surprising, this book is teeming with charming ideas about the difference between horses and humans.

Itty-Bitty Kitty-Corn

Itty-Bitty Kitty-Corn

Hale, Shannon
$18.99
From bestselling and award-winning superstar duo Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham comes a delightful kitty and unicorn picture-book story that celebrates the magic of friendship--and being exactly who you want to be!

A New York Times bestseller!

"[Itty-Bitty Kitty-Corn] has a big heart." --New York Times

Kitty thinks she might be a unicorn.

She feels so perfectly unicorn-y! "Neigh!" says Kitty.

But when Unicorn clop clop clops over, sweeping his magnificent tail and neighing a mighty neigh, Kitty feels no bigger than a ball of lint.

Can this unlikely pair embrace who they are and truly see each other?

In their first picture book together, the magical, bestselling team of Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham put their horns together for the most heart-bursting, tail-twitching, fuzzy-feeling, perfectly unicorn-y story imaginable.

Owl Who Came for Christmas

Owl Who Came for Christmas

Hay, John
$18.99

A heart-warming Christmas tale - inspired by an amazing true animal story.

Christmas is coming, and the decorations are going up...
But one family is about to discover an unexpected visitor snuggled up in their Christmas tree...
A little owl called Rosie!

The Owl Who Came for Christmas is the perfect gift for young animal lovers - and those who love incredible true animal stories. A read-aloud treat from John Hay and Garry Parsons, the illustrator of the bestselling Dinosaur That Pooped series.

With facts about owls and the real events behind the story!

Light from My Menorah

Light from My Menorah

Heald, Robin
$18.95
The light from a menorah takes a young boy on a fantastical journey around the world to experience different festivals of light, and the people who celebrate them.Nothing brings communities together like the warm glow of a lamp or candle flame, illuminating people and the stories they tell. In The Light from My Menorah, a young boy celebrating Hannukah follows his menorah's light as it twists and turns in the night sky, carrying him to mountains, deserts, and even into space. On his journey he sees families from around the world sharing food and togetherness as they celebrate their own special holidays, lighting diya for Diwali, kinara for Kwanzaa, crowns of candles for St. Lucia Day, krathongs for Loy Krathong, and strings of lights for Christmas. Illustrator Andrea Blinick's luminous mixed-media art creates a dazzling world filled with sparkling light and warmth, while Robin Heald's beautiful free-verse text evokes the quiet wonder of a holiday night. An author's note offers further information about Hanukkah, Diwali, Christmas, Kwanzaa, St. Lucia Day, and Loy Krathong."The Light From My Menorah, is a new book by Robin Heald, which lyrically emphasizes not only the light of her menorah, but how our world is filled with light, traveling from day into night and back again...as well as into the worship or celebration of other religions and countries."--Jane Yolen, author of Owl Moon, the How Do Dinosaur picture books, and 400+ other books
Nose to Nose

Nose to Nose

Heder, Thyra
$18.99
From the critically acclaimed author-illustrator of How Do You Dance?, Thyra Heder's Nose to Nose is an insightful and hilarious picture book about trying to make new friends as the new dog in town and the courage it takes to face a problem "nose to nose"

Toby is the new dog on the block, and he can't wait to meet his neighbors. But his attempts to make friends go largely un-sniffed by his busy neighborhood, and Toby finds being new isn't so easy. At least he finds a nice, smelly ball at the park. There's just one problem: The ball actually belongs to another pup, Pancake, who desperately wants it back.

Toby tries his best to explain his mistake, but when his messages get misunderstood, the neighborhood rumors fly: Toby is a bad dog! Beware! Toby doesn't know if he'll ever make a friend, but hopefully by being brave and taking a chance, he can make things right.

This pooch-filled story by critically acclaimed author Thyra Heder playfully unveils the currents of communication happening all around us and champions the courage it takes to confront a problem "nose to nose."

Sal Boat

Sal Boat

Heder, Thyra
$18.99

A boy builds a unique boat of his own with some help from his community in this new picture book by the critically acclaimed author of Alfie

Sal loves the water. All day, he thinks about it: being out there, just him and the waves, alone. More than anything else, he wants a boat. And he knows just what it would look like. So he decides to build it himself.

It isn't long before everyone in town starts sharing advice. But Sal doesn't need their help. He knows just what he's building. And he does it! Except . . . he forgets one crucial detail--that no project, big or small, can be launched without a little help.

From the acclaimed author-illustrator of Alfie and How Do You Dance? comes a clever and heartfelt tale about creativity, collaboration, and how you don't always have to be alone to be free.

Big and Small and In-Between

Big and Small and In-Between

Higgins, Carter
$18.99
You Are (Not) Small meets The Quiet Book in this beautiful compilation of all the little things that make up our big world.

This wide, wonderful world contains many things. Some things are as big as a family of bears; some are as small as a reflection in a puddle. Some things are felt rather than seen.

In between it all is . . . you. What kinds of things will you collect?

This lovely, lyrical book collects the world by size. Divided into three chapters with three specially paper-engineered separations, every page encapsulates one precious moment that perfectly represents both a size and an experience. Beloved author Carter Higgins's poignant, poetic text and Daniel Miyares's incandescent illustrations capture a whole new way of seeing the world in this beautiful, giftable meditation on what it means to be a kid-and what it means to be a human.

A GIFT FOR ALL: This book expresses a genuine love for the world in a sincere, observant way. The author's imagination and the illustrator's keen eyes make it a perfect choice for anyone seeking a gorgeous gift that celebrates the wonder of our world, whether between parents and kids, between grandparents and grandchildren, or even between friends.

SPECIAL CONCEPT: Every child learns about size, usually through nonfiction. This book makes the concept of size personal and emotional, something that changes how you feel in any given situation.

CLASSIC LITERATURE: Fans of A Hole is to Dig or A Tree is Nice will recognize the inspiration of classic literature and the timeless quality of this special text.

THOUGHT-PROVOKING IDEA: This book will change the way every kid encounters the world. Is their room smaller than their parents' or bigger than a mouse's? Is a rock a big hill for an ant or a small pebble for a bear? The mix of poetic and practical in this text makes every life experience worth investigating both from far away and with a microscope.

BELOVED AUTHOR: Carter Higgins is the author of many favorite books for kids, including the bestseller Everything You Need for a Treehouse, illustrated by Emily Hughes; Circle Under Berry, which she illustrated herself; and Audrey L and Audrey W, a chapter book series.

Perfect for:

- Fans of Ruth Krauss
- Fans of Margaret Wise Brown
- Fans of classic children's literature
- Educators looking for a new way to teach the concept of size
- Parents and grandparents

Hey, Bruce!

Hey, Bruce!

Higgins, Ryan
$17.99
In Hey, Bruce!, Bruce the bear experiences . . . well, whatever readers want him to.

Rupert, Thistle, and Nibbs, the fun-loving mice in Bruce's begrudgingly expansive family, guide readers on a quest for a fun reading experience, with Bruce the ever-reluctant star. As readers turn the page, flip the book, and follow the mice's increasingly silly instructions, Bruce is sent flying and tumbling--all as he looks right up the reader's nose! How will you interact with Bruce?

Bruce's life is what YOU, the reader, make it in this special interactive addition to the award-winning Mother Bruce series.




Melanie says: This is an "interactive" book. Adults and kids alike will have so much fun following the silly instructions by Rupert, Thistle, and Nibs.The three mice are trying to get Bruce, the bear, to wake up and become the star of the book. Bruce wants to nap. The illustrations and dialogue are hilarious! I can't wait to share this with my granddaughter.

City Full of Santas

City Full of Santas

Ho, Joanna
$19.99

From the New York Times bestselling author of Eyes that Kiss in the Corners, Joanna Ho, comes a fun and festive holiday story about a little girl's enthusiastic hunt for the real Santa in a city that's bustling with joy.

One little girl has always hoped to stay awake long enough to meet Santa, and she knows this is her year. She just knows Santa smells like peppermint and laughs like the sun clapping its hands. When Mama takes her on a special journey to the city, they discover Santas ho-ho-ho-ing about everywhere, making it so much harder to find the real one. The little girl is sure she knows just what she's looking for, but will she find Santa in time for Christmas?

From award-winning author Joanna Ho and acclaimed artist Thai Phuong, comes a whimsical tale about the true magic of the season.

Angelina at the Fair

Angelina at the Fair

Holabird, Katharine
$18.99
Angelina Ballerina has to babysit her cousin during a trip to the fair in this beautiful, refreshed hardcover edition of the classic bestselling picture book!

All year long, Angelina has been eagerly looking forward to the fair coming to town. When the wonderful day arrives at last, Angelina can hardly wait to join her friends at the fairground. Then her parents tell her she must take her little cousin Henry along. Angelina is furious! How can she have a good time when she has to watch out for a little child? But after a day full of adventures and surprises, Angelina and Henry may just become the best of friends.

(c) 2022 Helen Craig Ltd and Katharine Holabird. The Angelina Ballerina name and character and the dancing Angelina logo are trademarks of HIT Entertainment Limited, Katharine Holabird, and Helen Craig.