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Follow your dreams in this heartwarming winter tale! Every snowflake has a dream. While the other snowflakes boast about their plans to travel on to glamorous and far off destinations—the most beautiful mountain in the world or atop the golden pinnacle of the jeweled dome of the castle, St. Basil—the smallest snowflake simply longs for someplace special. . . someplace warm. The snowflakes fly over oceans, parting ways over mountains and red roofed farms, until at last, the smallest snowflake finds her home. And when spring finally arrives with snowdrops and unexpected friendship she knows that she has fulfilled her destiny. Bernadette Watts, who was described by Eric Carle as "a master in choosing a palette," brings us a tender story that transport readers with the magic of winter and the warmth of first spring.

Shake up the sequins and watch them sparkle and shine in this adorable board book full of cute Halloween puns! Parents and children alike will love the sweet, rhyming story full of adorable Halloween puns in Sweet As Halloween. This board book features an embedded clear plastic window full of sparkly sequins that little ones can shake and move on every page for hands-on story time. Bright illustrations featuring an adorable spider, witch, monster, and more, paired with heartfelt text sprinkled with lovey-dovey puns, are sure to make this festive, interactive book a favorite read for Halloween or anytime!

A wind-up music box adds a fun interactive element to the classic Christmas story of The Nutcracker, so kids can play the music while they read. Step into the enchanting world of The Nutcracker with this musical masterpiece that combines storytelling, stunning artwork, and timeless music. The Nutcracker: A Musical Book is a beautifully illustrated hardcover board book that brings Tchaikovsky’s classic Christmas ballet to life, delighting readers of all ages.

𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐅𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬: • Wind-Up Music Box: Immerse yourself in the magic of The Nutcracker with a hand-wound music box that plays the iconic March from Tchaikovsky’s beloved score. • Exquisite Illustrations: Discover the wonder of Clara’s adventure through Janet Samuel’s enchanting artwork, designed to capture the beauty and magic of this classic tale. • Durable Hardcover Design: Perfect for small hands, this sturdy board book is ideal for little readers and makes a cherished holiday keepsake.

The New York City Ballet presents a classic ballet tale for a modern ballet lover with George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker, a holiday favorite. The New York City Ballet is known for showcasing classic stories of the ballet with their trademark stylish and modern sensibility. For the first time, this beloved holiday story is told based on George Balanchine’s quintessential production. The storyline of this gorgeous book mimics the choreography of the famous ballet and the illustrations are inspired by the backdrops and scenery from the actual production. The New York City Ballet’s production of the Nutcracker is considered to be “the” leading production in the world. A holiday tradition for many families, now readers who can’t travel to New York will be able to experience this celebratory story. A must-have for every aspiring ballerina’s library and a holiday keepsake for every family’s bookshelf.

Now available in a beautiful board book edition, the New York City Ballet presents a classic ballet tale for a modern ballet lover with George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker, a holiday favorite. The New York City Ballet is known for showcasing classic stories of the ballet with their trademark stylish and modern sensibility. For the first time, this beloved holiday story is told based on George Balanchine’s quintessential production. The storyline of this gorgeous board book mimics the choreography of the famous ballet and the illustrations are inspired by the backdrops and scenery from the actual production. The New York City Ballet’s production of the Nutcracker is considered to be “the” leading production in the world. A holiday tradition for many families, now readers who can’t travel to New York will be able to experience this celebratory story. A must-have for every aspiring ballerina’s library and a holiday keepsake for every family’s bookshelf.

Introduce your little one to the power of prayer with My First Prayers. This beautifully curated collection combines both traditional and contemporary favorites, ensuring that every moment, whether serene or challenging, is met with love, hope, and gratitude. With heartwarming and adorable art adorning each page, this book serves as a perfect way to nurture faith and create lasting memories. Whether you're fostering daily reflections or sharing a quiet moment before bedtime, My First Prayers is an essential addition to any child's spiritual journey and a timeless keepsake for families to cherish. Embrace the essence of childhood wonder and spiritual discovery, making it a cherished staple in every young believer's library.

Introduce your little one to the power of prayer with My First Prayers. This beautifully curated collection combines both traditional and contemporary favorites, ensuring that every moment, whether serene or challenging, is met with love, hope, and gratitude. With heartwarming and adorable art adorning each page, this book serves as a perfect way to nurture faith and create lasting memories. Whether you're fostering daily reflections or sharing a quiet moment before bedtime, My First Prayers is an essential addition to any child's spiritual journey and a timeless keepsake for families to cherish. Embrace the essence of childhood wonder and spiritual discovery, making it a cherished staple in every young believer's library.

Join Santa’s helpers on a journey through his workshop in this cheerful, sturdy holiday pop-up book! Welcome to the cold North Pole, where elves are all preparing gifts for children around the world for fun, and play, and sharing. At the North Pole, Santa’s workshop is stuffed with little elves preparing for the holidays with gifts, treats, and fun! A sturdy page-turner, In the Holly Jolly North Pole is an innovative pop-up story with treats for kids of all ages.

In the spirit of Someday and Guess How Much I Love You comes a lyrical and endearing picture book about the people in our lives who are always there to look out for us. Who will keep the boy safe? “I will,” said his mother. “I will hold him close... and never let him lean too far.” Big or small, near or far, we all need someone to watch over us. This touching picture book is a reassuring tale about a journey and the people who are with us as we travel through life. It is for anyone who has wondered, Who will keep me safe? and for anyone who has answered, I will.

A delightful Advent story told in twenty-four and a half chapters! “Elegantly expressive art may make this a holiday favorite.” — Publishers Weekly “A Christmas cozy, read straight or bit by bit through the season.” — Kirkus Reviews When a mouse named Winston finds a lost letter addressed to Santa Claus on Christmas Eve, he sets off on an unforgettable journey to personally deliver the letter to Santa! How Winston Delivered Christmas is a heartwarming story, organized in twenty-four and a half chapters, to share during the countdown to Christmas. Starting on December 1, children can read a chapter a day, and each chapter is followed by a fun and festive holiday activity to complete. This illustrated Advent story tells of the adventures of an adorable mouse and how a good deed can lead to a very happy ending.

A New York Magazine Best Book to Gift Little Kids 2024 A bulldog and a poodle learn that family is about love, not appearances in this adorable doggy tale from New York Times bestselling author Kelly DiPucchio and illustrator Christian Robinson. This is the story of four puppies: Fi-Fi, Foo-Foo, Ooh-La-La, and Gaston. Gaston works the hardest at his lessons on how to be a proper pooch. He sips—never slobbers! He yips—never yaps! And he walks with grace—never races! Gaston fits right in with his poodle sisters. But a chance encounter with a bulldog family in the park—Rocky, Ricky, Bruno, and Antoinette—reveals there’s been a mix-up, and so Gaston and Antoinette switch places. The new families look right…but they don’t feel right. Can these puppies follow their noses—and their hearts—to find where they belong?

Eloise has been delighting readers for more than sixty years—though she’s still not a day over six. Celebrate with a beautifully illustrated hardcover edition of the original classic storybook with gobs of bonus material! Eloise is a very special little girl who lives at The Plaza Hotel in New York City. She may not be pretty yet, but she’s definitely already a real person. She loves learning about people who aren’t boring. Take Eloise home with you and she’ll introduce you to life at The Plaza. You’ll be glad you did! In the front of this book we have printed the original Eloise story and pictures, and in the back of it there are sketches and stories by Mr. Hilary Knight (the illustrator), photographs of Miss Kay Thompson when she was young and fabulous and rather like Eloise, and absolutely loads of information that you simply can’t can’t can’t get anywhere else.

From Rod Campbell, the bestselling creator of the beloved classic Dear Zoo, Dear Santa is a lift-the-flap novelty book being reissued in time for Christmas! In this delightful tale, Santa is looking for the perfect present to send to a special child. Lift the flaps to reveal a big kite, a bouncy ball, and a mask! But nothing seems quite right...until Christmas Eve, when Santa finds the perfect gift to leave under the tree. With lift-the-flaps throughout and a touch and feel element on the last page, this holiday tale is perfect for parents to read with their little ones.

Get ready for a not-so-scary Halloween adventure in All Kinds of Spooky: A SPOOK-tacular Story of Friendship! This charming, padded board book introduces little readers to a delightful cast of spooky characters—from noisy werewolves to quiet ghosts to speedy witches and slow-moving zombies—each one unique and lovable in their own way. With playful rhymes and cheerful illustrations, this festive story highlights the importance of embracing differences and discovering the joy of friendship. Whether it’s a loud werewolf or a shy ghost, every spooky friend brings something special to the group, proving that being different is what makes us great.

Christmas for Benji this year has lost its magic. He desperately wants to feel the joy of this special season, but his family has very little. He is out walking in the city on Christmas Eve when he stumbles upon a magnificent store. A polar bear invites him in, and Benji visits different rooms that are filled with silly sounds, invisible items that appear using one imagination, and wonderful, inviting smells. Will he be able to find the perfect Christmas gifts for his family?

Tiger is fast asleep. But—oh dear!—she’s completely blocking the way. Just how will the animals get past without waking her up? Luckily, Frog has an excellent idea. Holding his balloon, he floats right over sleeping Tiger! Fox is next, followed by Tortoise, Mouse, and Stork, but it will be tricky for them all to get past without Tiger noticing. It’s good that the reader is there to help keep Tiger asleep. But where exactly are the animals going with all those big shiny balloons?