As her grandmother's health declines, a young girl begins to lovingly take the lead in their cozy shared autumn traditions. Poetic prose paired with evocative illustrations by Mexican illustrator Claudia Navarro make for a beautiful celebration of life and a gentle introduction to the death of a loved one.

• DEATH AND DYING: Gently addresses the topic of loss in an age-appropriate way, and demonstrates how traditions can be used to carry on the memory of a loved one.
• GRANDPARENT RELATIONSHIP: The love between grandmother and granddaughter is palpable throughout.
• POETIC LANGUAGE: Lyrical text draws parallels between the turning of the seasons and the stages of life.
• EVOCATIVE ILLUSTRATIONS: Claudia Navarro, illustrator of La Frontera, sensitively renders characters whose faces and body language convey a range of emotions.

Children can focus on feelings and gain a better understanding of how lonely and isolated one can feel when certain differences come between friends and create obstacles. This set includes 4 soft cover picture books: The Lost Stars, Momo and Snap, The Cloud, and The Very Long Sleep.

• These books help children focus on feelings and gain a better understanding of self
• Cute illustrations
• Develops beginning reading skills
• Four soft cover picture books

From the bestselling author of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and The BFG!

After James Henry Trotter's parents are tragically eaten by a rhinoceros, he goes to live with his two horrible aunts, Spiker and Sponge. Life there is no fun, until James accidentally drops some magic crystals by the old peach tree and strange things start to happen. The peach at the top of the tree begins to grow, and before long it's as big as a house. Inside, James meets a bunch of oversized friends—Grasshopper, Centipede, Ladybug, and more. With a snip of the stem, the peach starts rolling away, and the great adventure begins!

• Come celebrate and join James Trotter and his friends - Grasshopper, Earthworm, Miss Spider - on an adventure inside a giant magical peach.
• A classic that has endured through the years
• Ages 8-12

On the night before Christmas, all through the town...there could be heard many loud popping sounds! Poke the irresistible buttons to hear satisfying clicks and pops as you count down to Christmas. This sturdy 20-page interactive board book invites kids to experience the joys of Christmas Eve as they pop their way to Christmas day! Poke-a-Dot® books help encourage language development, counting, and fine motor skills. Patented Pop-a-Tronic™ technology lets kids discover different popping sounds by poking the dots from the front or the back, with pages raised or flat!

• 20-page interactive sturdy board book with buttons to press and pop on every page
• Poke the dots to count down to Christmas and experience the delights of the season
• Poke-a-Dot books encourage language development, counting, and fine motor skills
• Dots make different clicking and popping sounds depending on how they're poked
• Ages 3+; 9.25 x 7.25 book

I spy some dots and I can't stop popping! Poke the irresistible click-to-count buttons to hear satisfying clicks and pops as you spot a whole alphabet of objects from A to Z! This sturdy 20-page interactive board book invites kids to pop along as they play Eye Spy and learn their ABCs along the way. Poke-a-Dot® books help encourage language development, counting, and fine motor skills. Patented Pop-a-Tronic™ technology lets kids discover different popping sounds by poking the dots from the front or the back, with pages raised or flat!

• 20-page interactive sturdy board book with buttons to press and pop on every page
• Poke the dots to play Eye Spy and learn your ABCs along the way
• Poke-a-Dot books encourage language development, counting, and fine motor skills
• Dots make different clicking and popping sounds depending on how they're poked
• Ages 3+; 9.25 x 7.25 book

The dots in the book go Pop, Pop, Pop! Poke the irresistible click-to-count buttons to hear satisfying clicks and pops as you count all the animals you see on safari! This sturdy 20-page interactive board book invites kids to sing along to The Wheels on the Bus song while popping and counting all the wild animals along the way! Poke-a-Dot® books help encourage language development, counting, and fine motor skills. Patented Pop-a-Tronic™ technology lets kids discover different popping sounds by poking the dots from the front or the back, with pages raised or flat!

• 20-page interactive sturdy board book with buttons to press and pop on every page
• Sing along to the popular Wheels on the Bus song and count all the safari animals along the way
• Poke-a-Dot books encourage language development, counting, and fine motor skills
• Dots make different clicking and popping sounds depending on how they're poked
• Ages 3+; 9.25 x 7.25 book

Counting sheep (and other animals) has never been so much fun! Poke the irresistible buttons to hear satisfying clicks and pops as you count down to bedtime for all the sleepy animals. This sturdy 20-page interactive board book invites kids to pop all the adorable animals into their cozy beds for the night. Poke-a-Dot® books help encourage language development, counting, and fine motor skills. Patented Pop-a-Tronic™ technology lets kids discover different popping sounds by poking the dots from the front or the back, with pages raised or flat!

• 20-page interactive sturdy board book with buttons to press and pop on every page
• Poke the dots to count all the sleepy animals and tuck them in for the night
• Poke-a-Dot books encourage language development, counting, and fine motor skills
• Dots make different clicking and popping sounds depending on how they're poked
• Ages 3+; 9.25 x 7.25 book

Get ready for some DINO-mite fun! Poke the irresistible click-to-count buttons to hear satisfying clicks and pops as you learn about dinosaurs from A to Z! This sturdy 20-page interactive board book invites kids to pop along as they discover the amazing world of dinosaurs and learn fun facts along the way. Poke-a-Dot® books help encourage language development, counting, and fine motor skills. Patented Pop-a-Tronic™ technology lets kids discover different popping sounds by poking the dots from the front or the back, with pages raised or flat!

• 20-page interactive sturdy board book with buttons to press and pop on every page
• Poke the dots as you make your way through the dinosaur alphabet and learn fun facts along the way
• Poke-a-Dot books encourage language development, counting, and fine motor skills
• Dots make different clicking and popping sounds depending on how they're poked
• Ages 3+; 9.25 x 7.25 book

A new paperback edition of Lois Lowry's Newbery Award—winning classic.

As the German troops begin their campaign to relocate all the Jews of Denmark, Annemarie Johansen's family takes in Annemarie's best friend, Ellen Rosen, and conceals her as part of the family.

Through the eyes of ten-year-old Annemarie, we watch as the Danish Resistance smuggles almost the entire Jewish population of Denmark, nearly seven thousand people, across the sea to Sweden. The heroism of an entire nation reminds us that there was pride and human decency in the world even during a time of terror and war.

With a new introduction by the author.

• This Newbery Medal Book describes how a ten-year-old Danish girl's bravery is tested when her best friend is threatened by Nazis in 1943
• Paperback
• By Lois Lowry
• 160 pages

Kids can't stop popping! Poke the irresistible click-to-count buttons to hear satisfying clicks and pops as you count down the animals on Old MacDonald's Farm! The sturdy 20-page interactive board book lets kids pop along as they sing along and follow the adorably illustrated story. Poke-a-Dot® books are a great way to help encourage language development, counting, and fine motor skills. Patented Pop-a-Tronic™ technology lets kids discover different popping sounds by poking the dots from the front or the back, with pages raised or flat!

• 20-page interactive sturdy board book with buttons to press and pop on every page
• Count down from 10 cows to 1 rooster as you read (and sing!) the Old MacDonald's Farm song
• Poke-a-Dot books encourage language development, counting, and fine motor skills
• Dots make different clicking and popping sounds depending on how they're poked
• Ages 3+; 9.25 x 7.25 book