Baby Owl is just out in the snowy woods, playing with his sled... so why does Baby Hare insist on mistaking him for Santa? Is Santa the only one allowed to wear a red hat? And doesn't Baby Hare know the difference between a sled and a sleigh?

It'll take no less than a surprise visit from the jolly old man himself to settle this case of mistaken identity!

On Christmas Eve day, 1822, Clement Clarke Moore struggled to write a surprise for his children. While traveling to lower Manhattan from his farm, Chelsea, many thoughts ran through his head. What would his children enjoy more?a poem or a story? The final result has become a beloved classic of the holiday season, The Night Before Christmas. Based on research, this telling of how the poem came to be?along with the poem itself?is illustrated in charming detail by Delana Bettoli. This ill...

Get ready to read! Sounding out letters and recognizing letter names has never been so much fun. Aimed at kindergartners, this book features whimsical animal characters to guide children through the alphabet using the Clear and Simple lessons.

Roxanne is headed to the beach with a turtle, an umbrella, a book, a ball, and her baby. But the car won’t start and whenever Roxanne comes up with a new way to get to the beach, she discovers she must leave something behind. Spanish-speaking children will delight in guessing just what’s missing each time in this sunshine-bright romp of a book.

WHEN 12-YEAR-OLD ANGELA Kato arrives in L.A., the last thing she wants to do is spend the entire summer with her grandparents. But in the Kato family, one is never permitted to complain. Grandma Michi and Aunt Janet put Angela to work in their flower shop, folding origami and creating 1001 crane displays for newlyweds. At first, Angela learns the trade begrudgingly. But when her folding skills improve and her relationships with family and friends grow, Angela is able to cope with her troubles...

In this captivating novel, wife and mother of three Bernadette McBride makes a wish she never expects to have granted?to be young again. When she awakens?transformed into a twelveyear- old?on what should be the morning of her fortieth birthday, she is at first jubilant, and then quickly realizes how complex life has suddenly become. She enrolls in her son?s seventh-grade computer class in hopes of enlisting his help, but it?s not that easy. . . . Patrick, Bernadette?s oldest son, has n...

This title is suitable for ages 9 to 12 years. Even if you have never picked up knitting needles before, Peg and Terri will have you knitting in no time flat! This title includes 12 all new projects that use the 'coolest' of the 'hot' new yarns. Each pattern includes: how-to-do-it, step-by-step illustrations, what you need, and the simple stitches to know. Make some outstanding new knitted essentials, including fuzzy scarves, a sparkly metallic-yarn hip bag, great ski hats, a stylish halter t...

This quick read, accented with humor, takes up a vast array of themes while hewing rather closely to the strand of finding oneself. Twelve-year-old Evan Goldman is ripped from the emotional comforts of his New York City home when his parents divorce and his mother takes him to Appleton, Indiana. There, Evan prepares for his bar mitzvah, befriends a no-nonsense sort of girl, falls in with the popular but shallow middle-school crowd, suffers neglect by his old N.Y.C. friends, and alternately sy...

13 Things to Know About 13

1. This book is about a guy named Evan.

2. Three months before his 13th birthday, he has to move from New York City 3. to Appleton, Indiana,

4. where nobody knows him.

5. He's not very happy about it.

6. His mom is kind of nuts.

7. His dad is kind of nuts too.

8. Evan's not nuts, but he keeps ending up in nutty situations.

9. One of them involves a movie called The Bloodmaster.

10. Ano...

BEING DUMPED HURTS. But you know what? It happens to everyone. Even Gwyneth, even Cameron, even Madonna have been on the losing end of love. The part you might not believe is that no matter how brutally your heart’s been broken, those wounds will heal. But the longer you dwell on the dork, the longer your heart will remain cracked. Enter 30 Days to Getting Over the Dork You Used to Call Your Boyfriend. One day at a time, 30 days in a row. At the end, you’ll find you have the power...

With 52 developmental activities exploring sight, sounds, scents, and movement, parents and caregivers will delight in discovering fun and simple ways to enhance an infant's awareness, stimulate developing senses, and lull the little one to sleep.

52 Fun Things to Do on the Plane is from a card deck series designed to inspire creativity and offer an alternative to the idiot box (see 52 Great Books to Read and 52 Special Traditions for Family and Friends). This particular deck, small enough to tuck into a purse or backpack, is aimed at families on the go, and includes games and activities for kids of all ages. Each card shows an illustration together with the name of an activity; the flip side has instructions. For...

Dig out the sleeping bags and flashlights and host a slumber party - complete with loads of fun and silly games. This deck suggests crafts, recipes, and party ideas sure to make for an outrageous, one-of-a-kind evening that kids will love!

Tired of the same old ghost costumes and boring Halloween parties? How about 52 brand new "terrifyingly fun" activities to ensure a howling good time! From "Fiends on Parade" (a costume parade) to "Slime Time" (a recipe for icky, gooey slime) to "Wicked Web" (a yarn game--oh, the tangled webs we unweave!), Halloween will never be the same again! Lynn Gordon, creator of dozens of card decks in the 52 Deck Series (52 Brain Tickling Activities for Kids, 52 Alternatives to TV,...

Having a babysitter for the first time is a big moment.

Something?s bothering Billy Bear and his toy rabbit. They want to go to Mom?s pottery class but they have to stay home. For the first time, a babysitter will be putting them to bed, and it?s just not the same. Will she forget to kiss Rabbit good night? What are those scary noises in Billy?s room? And how will Mom find her way home in the dark?

The first time with a babysitter is a stepping stone in every toddler?s life. In this com...

This lyrical celebration of the miracle of Christmas is now just the right size for little hands! Margaret Wise Brown's simple, poetic language brought to life by Floyd Cooper's spectacular paintings offer a fresh perspective on the Holy Family and the miraculous birth of Christ.

Charles Dickens? beloved Christmas story is a perennial favorite, and now it comes alive in Robert Ingpen?s masterfully illustrated version. Re-creating the look and atmosphere of nineteenth-century London, Mr. Ingpen, winner of the Hans Christian Andersen Medal, produces some of the finest art of his career, and gives us an edition that is at once classic and timeless. Also included is a bonus Dickens story, ?The Christmas Tree.? Here is a sumptuously designed book that will make the perfect...

Two wonderful holiday stories that evoke the true meaning of the season.

A Christmas Dream, and How it Came True

Ten-year-old Effie lives the life most children dream of—with every day filled with delicious treats and wonderful toys. One night she experiences a dream that will forever change the meaning of Christmas for her. In it, she meets a group of under privileged children and she is inspired to create a Christmas they will never forget.

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On a cold winter?s night a festive ball is underway. Three little dragons make their way to the cozy castle. They have the best of intentions at the fancy party, but the clumsy trio bumbles about on the dance floor, trips by the punch bowl, and finally crashes into the fireplace. Soon the party is a shambles and the whole castle is in an uproar! But never fear?the Good Knight is ready to set all to right in his funniest outing yet.

Hanukkah is fast approaching in the village of Chelm, but the Rabbi is away. Unfortunately, not one of the villagers remembers how Hanukkah is supposed to be celebrated. So they send Yossel, a simple young man, to the neighboring village to learn what he can. Yossel makes a wrong turn, but he does find some people celebrating a holiday. The question is: Is it the right holiday?

This original story, based on the legendary town of fools, is perfect for interfaith families an...

Pucca?s father is the best cup-maker in town. Everyone owns one of his handmade cups. But when his father begins to run out of customers, sales begin to slow down, and he must leave town to sell his cups elsewhere, leaving Pucca all alone. So Pucca decides to take matters into his own hands. This young cupmaker- in-training creates the perfect cup for all his friends: Parrot?s is bright and colorful, Zebra?s has stripes, Bird?s is in the shape of a nest, and Giraffe?s has an extra-long neck. ...