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A stunningly beautiful and heartwarming picture book by everyone’s favorite news anchor, Hoda Kotb!

A joyfully illustrated picture book biography of Rube Goldberg for STEM-loving children and the many people who enjoy doing simple tasks the hard way. Award-winning author Catherine Thimmesh’s irresistibly engaging text and artist Shanda McCloskey’s energetic, cartoon-style artwork introduce readers to the life and creative legacy of Rube Goldberg, the world-famous inventor of crazy contraptions. A rollicking educational kids' book that is part biography, part inspiration, and part physics how-to, Smash, Crash, Topple, Roll! posits the ultimate question … why do anything the simple way? (Especially if, for instance, there is a catapult option?

Choo-choo! Come along for a ride in Curious George's Train—an innovative novelty book that's shaped like a train! George and the man with the yellow hat are going on an old-fashioned train ride, and George can't wait to climb aboard. Curious little ones will love exploring the train with their favorite mischievous monkey. Then it's up to them to set the scene and lay the tracks for hours of interactive fun! Delightful rhymes on each sturdy page, plus moving parts and press-out play pieces, make this a perfect choice for story time or play time. Other fun books in the mini movers series include Curious George's Dump Truck, Curious George's Fire Truck, and Curious George's Crane.

Come along for a ride with Curious George's Fire Truck—an innovative novelty book that's shaped like a truck! George loves to visit his friends at the fire station. When the alarm sounds, he and the firefighters are off to the rescue. Curious little ones will love exploring the fire engine and all its parts with their favorite mischievous monkey. Then it's up to them to set the scene—raise the ladder, grab a hose, and help George save the day! Delightful rhymes on every page plus moving parts and press-out play pieces make this a perfect choice for story time and play time! Other fun books in the mini movers series include Curious George's Dump Truck, Curious George's Crane, and Curious George's Train.

Lyle the crocodile lives in a house on East 88th Street in New York City. Lyle enjoys helping the Primm family with everyday chores and playing with the neighborhood kids. He’s the happiest crocodile any home ever had…until one neighbor insists that Lyle belongs in a zoo! Mr. Grumps and his cat, Loretta, don't like crocodiles, and everything Lyle does to win them over seems to go wrong. It will take all of Lyle’s charm—and courage—to reveal the hero, and friend, behind the big, crocodile smile.

Where the Wild Things Are is fifty years old! Let the wild rumpus continue as this classic comes to life as never before with new reproductions of Maurice Sendak's artwork. For fifty years, children have roared their terrible roars with Max and the wild things. And now, using state-of-the-art technology, this fiftieth anniversary edition of Where the Wild Things Are reproduces the book's artwork more faithfully than it has ever been reproduced before. Maurice Sendak himself enthusiastically approved these impressive new reproductions. You will want a copy of the fiftieth anniversary edition even if you already have the book at home. It's perfect for lifelong fans and for kids who are just discovering the magic of Sendak's books.

A stunningly beautiful and heartwarming picture book by everyone’s favorite news anchor, Hoda Kotb!

The #1 New York Times best-selling Little Blue Truck finds his way out of a jam on a trip to the city.

Little children will love pressing each button in this exciting novelty book to see the lights and hear the sounds of all the different emergency vehicles. From fire trucks and ambulances to helicopters and coast guard boats, each charmingly illustrated scene is full of busy vehicles to enjoy.

This thoughtful book explores how to be kind and why kindness is so important. A range of questions help children and their grown-ups to think, and talk, about being kind to others and ourselves, as well as nature and our planet. Beautiful illustrations by Christine Pym help young children to understand big concepts by setting them in a world of friendly bugs. Plenty to talk about and be inspired by. Lift the flap board book

Showcasing a diverse cast of children, the ABCs of Kindness book demonstrates everyday acts of kindness, inclusion, and generosity—whether it be donating blankets to the animal shelter, helping with chores, or standing up for what's right. It’s the perfect book to spark conversations at home or in the classroom about the concepts of empathy and compassion. Featuring durable cardstock pages and approachable, kid-friendly language, this book offers a thoughtful and fun read-aloud experience that young children will love. This book is crafted by childhood experts to promote strong social and emotional skills and build positive associations with reading.

This companion to Dream Animals celebrates the imagination and will have children dreaming both day and night! Emily Winfield Martin's newest picture book shows readers that letting their imaginations run free will lead them into fantastical day dreams. Whether cloud-gazing or wandering through a museum, reading a book or playing in a tide-pool, the children in this picture book find themselves in places inhabited by magical creatures such as dragons, unicorns, griffins, and jackalopes. A whimsical rhyme accompanies the dream-worthy illustrations.

There is no better time than preschool and kindergarten for children to learn how to be kind to themselves in challenging moments. I Am Kind to Myself is a great tool to spark conversations at home or in the classroom. Showcasing a diverse cast of children, this storybook is designed to encourage empathy and respect for children’s feelings while also teaching them how to react to difficult situations and express their emotions in a constructive way. Featuring durable cardstock pages and approachable, kid-friendly language, Highlights Kindness books are crafted by childhood experts to promote strong social and emotional skills and build positive associations with reading.