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Kindergarten Graduation!: A Kindergarten Graduation Gift (Little Golden Book)
Par Jennifer Liberts. 2024
The perfect Little Golden Book to celebrate finishing kindergarten!Matteo can't believe it's almost time to move from kindergarten to first…
grade! He and his classmates have learned so much and they&’ve had a lot of fun. Now they&’re getting ready for their graduation celebration. Matteo is especially going to miss the class guinea pig, Gus. But maybe guinea pigs can graduate too!ABCs of Love for Dad (Books of Kindness)
Par Patricia Hegarty. 2024
Making Dad feel loved is as easy as A-B-C with this sweet board book that fosters social emotional development—the perfect…
gift to celebrate Father's Day all year long!A is for awesome—our dads are number one!B is for bringing us lots of family fun.C is for captain—Dad always knows the way.Featuring an adorable cast of animal characters and showcasing everyday moments of love between father and child, this rhyming board book is a great tool for fostering social emotional development. And with shiny foil on the cover, it's a dazzling way to show Dad just how special he is! Learn your ABCs while celebrating Dad with this irresistibly illustrated board book that's part of the bestselling Books of Kindness series.Look for ABCs of Kindness, ABCs of Kindness at Christmas, ABCs of Love, ABCs of Love for Mom, 123s of Kindness, 123s of Thankfulness, Happiness Is a Rainbow, and Friendship Is Forever to complete the set!Diggers Love Their Mommies! (Where Do...Series)
Par Brianna Caplan Sayres. 2024
Get ready for Mother's Day with the perfect gift for little truck lovers! Join your favorite diggers as they celebrate…
their mommies and all they do! This sturdy board book is perfect for children ages 0-3!Little diggers and drill rigs and fork lifts love their mommies and want to show them just how much! A forklift is best for eating that homemade Mother's Day breakfast after all! Families will enjoy reading this all year round because Mommies love their little diggers, too!Children who can't get enough trucks will love all the books in the bestselling Where Do... series.Where Do Diggers Say I Love You?Where Do Diggers Hunt for Easter Eggs?Where Do Diggers Take Vacation?Where Do Diggers Trick or Treat?Where Do Diggers Celebrate Christmas?New Beginnings at Christmas Tree Cottage: The perfect feel-good festive romance
Par Georgia Hill. 2024
Love is worth celebrating at any time of the year . . . The little English town of Lullbury Bay goes all out…
for Christmas each year, and Honor Martin loves it. After a bad breakup years ago, she&’s settled into the simple pleasures of working at the local primary school and dining at the Sea Spray Café. The holiday is the high point of her year. Artist Jago Pengethley, however, doesn&’t share her merry mood. A new arrival in town, he&’s here with his mother and sister to start anew after the devastating loss of his father. He&’d be happy to never see another wreath or hear another carol. But to help his little sister replace bad memories with good ones, he accompanies her to the various festivities. And as he gets to know her teacher, Honor, might she be the one to restore his Christmas spirit?My Baby Loves Halloween
Par Jabari Asim. 2020
The perfect Halloween gift for your baby or toddler! With My Baby Loves Halloween, celebrate all the lovely things that Baby discovers…
about Halloween:Baby loves the crisp autumn air. Baby loves candles in pumpkins that grin. Baby loves candy...Celebrate all the sweet things that Baby discovers about Halloween. This Own Voices board book, the perfect gift for a new baby, features rhythmic poetry from Jabari Asim and adorable art from Tara Nicole Whitaker.Ancestor Approved: Intertribal Stories for Kids
Par Cynthia Leitich Smith. 2021
Edited by award-winning and bestselling author Cynthia Leitich Smith, this collection of intersecting stories by both new and veteran Native…
writers bursts with hope, joy, resilience, the strength of community, and Native pride.Native families from Nations across the continent gather at the Dance for Mother Earth Powwow in Ann Arbor, Michigan.In a high school gym full of color and song, people dance, sell beadwork and books, and celebrate friendship and heritage. Young protagonists will meet relatives from faraway, mysterious strangers, and sometimes one another (plus one scrappy rez dog).They are the heroes of their own stories.Featuring stories and poems by:Joseph Bruchac Art CoulsonChristine DayEric GansworthCarole LindstromDawn QuigleyRebecca RoanhorseDavid A. RobertsonAndrea L. RogersKim RogersCynthia Leitich SmithMonique Gray SmithTraci Sorell, Tim TingleErika T. WurthBrian YoungIn partnership with We Need Diverse BooksThe Christmas Café
Par Eliza Evans. 2023
Jingle all the way to Silver Bells, Wyoming, where love is a treat!Clumsy, earnest baker Sylvie West has worked at…
the Christmas Café in Silver Bells, Wyoming, ever since her boozy eggnog fruitcake won the town&’s annual holiday bake-off. Her forever happy place, the café complements her sweet, well-ordered life with her roommates: recently widowed Gramps and her yappy chihuahua-pug, Crumpet.So, when Sylvie learns the café might be sold, she&’s determined to save it the only way she can: by getting the Holiday Channel crew to set a scene at the café. She&’s even met the film&’s charming lead actor, Royce, thanks to Crumpet&’s meddling. Between an unexpected acting gig, a booth at the Christmas festival, an appearance at the Christmas parade, and a budding romance with Royce, Sylvie has a lot on her plate. Good thing her old friend, gruff yet reliable Abe, has just come home to manage his parents&’ goat farm—until she catches herself feeling a little too merry and bright in his presence. With some help from family, friends, Crumpet, and the goat farmer down the way, Sylvie&’s plate might just be full of the sweetest treats she&’s ever had . . .The Legend of Holly Claus
Par Brittney Ryan. 2004
Santa Claus&’s daughter sets out to break a curse and free a magical kingdom—in this beloved New York Times bestseller.…
Though few mortals know his secret, Nicholas is more than a jolly red-suited man who visits children all over the world on Christmas Eve—he is also the king of Forever, Land of the Immortals. Each year he gets letters from millions of boys and girls, and helps make their Christmas wishes come true. But one year, a special little boy from New York City asks something Nicholas has never been asked before: &“What do you wish for Christmas, Santa?&” With that simple question, a magical story unfolds. Nicholas answers that his only wish is for a child. And soon the immortal people of the kingdom celebrate the arrival of Holly Claus, the princess of Forever and the first child to grace its ground. But their happiness is dashed when an evil sorcerer places a spell on the infant, turning her heart to ice and freezing her kingdom in time. Many years later, just in time for Christmas Eve, Holly travels to New York, intent upon saving Christmas and freeing the land of Forever. Holly will make this the most magical—and memorable—Christmas the world has ever seen. This ebook features a note from Brittney Ryan including rare images and never-before-seen documents from the author&’s personal collection.Skipping Christmas: A Novel
Par John Grisham. 2001
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A classic tale for modern times from a beloved storyteller, John Grisham offers a hilarious look…
at the chaos and frenzy that have become part of our holiday tradition.Imagine a year without Christmas. No crowded malls, no corny office parties, no fruitcakes, no unwanted presents. That&’s just what Luther and Nora Krank have in mind when they decide that, just this once, they&’ll skip the holiday altogether. Theirs will be the only house on Hemlock Street without a rooftop Frosty, they won&’t be hosting their annual Christmas Eve bash, they aren&’t even going to have a tree. They won&’t need one, because come December 25 they&’re setting sail on a Caribbean cruise. But as this weary couple is about to discover, skipping Christmas brings enormous consequences—and isn&’t half as easy as they&’d imagined.Don&’t miss John Grisham&’s new book, THE EXCHANGE: AFTER THE FIRM!My Big Wimmelbooks let kids ages 2 to 5 be the storytellers with hours of seek-and-find hands-on learning—and fun! In…
these one-of-a-kind picture books, every page is bursting with life—and tons to discover! Children as young as age 2 have a blast pointing out recognizable things—a blue tricycle, a hungry dog, a piggyback ride—while older kids can follow the star characters from page to page, telling their stories along the way. How? Wimmelbooks are virtually instruction-free, inviting kids to make their own way through the busy Wimmelworld they encounter, and to craft their own stories. First, you’re introduced to a unique cast of characters who are hidden in plain sight on the pages that follow. As you seek them out, each character’s storyline unfolds, but it’s up to kids to interpret the scenes and create stories they think fit. It’s hours upon hours of fun—and an effortless introduction to literacy to boot. In this special holiday-themed Wimmelbook, it’s Christmas time! Christmas Eve, to be exact. From the outdoor ice rink to the bustling holiday market, a busy cast of characters is having a great time as they celebrate by skating, sledding, shopping, and singing away. But will the little boy get the tractor he wants for Christmas? And where is Santa? Kids follow along and find out in My Big Wimmelbook—Christmas Village. About Wimmelbooks Wimmelbooks originated in Germany decades ago and have become a worldwide sensation with children (and adults!) everywhere. My Big Wimmelbooks is the first-ever Wimmelbook series to feature Wimmelbooks as Wimmelbooks in English. They’ve been praised as “lively . . . and abounding with humor and detail” (WSJ), likely to “make any parent’s heart sing.” (NYT)If You Go with Your Goat to Vote
Par Jan Zauzmer. 2020
What happens when you go with your grown-up to vote? If you are a kid, you may chew over the…
ballot. If you are a bunny, you may hop to the polling place. If you are a piglet, you may squeal with delight when you get a sticker. And best of all, if you go with your grown-up to vote . . . you will grow up to vote yourself! Lighthearted and colorful, If You Go with Your Goat to Vote shows little ones just what to expect on Election Day—and will inspire grown-ups to be model voters.The Twelve Months of Christmas: A Cozy Christmas Romance Novel
Par Sheila Roberts. 2023
Three women. Three terrible Christmases. Can they finally perfect the holiday by celebrating every month? From USA TODAY bestselling author Sheila…
Roberts comes a story of family, second chances and holiday do-overs, brimming with warmth and Christmas charm.Sunny, Arianna and Molly are having three very different but equally terrible Christmases. Sunny is a newlywed with two new stepkids who want nothing to do with her; Arianna is newly divorced and hates having to send her daughter off to spend the holiday with her dad; for Molly, nothing is new, but her job at the post office is getting very, very old.The whole Christmas season has been a bust all around. But Sunny and Arianna have a wild idea: What if they had a Christmas do-over in January? February? On Saint Patrick&’s Day?Christmas all year long—what could that look like? As these three determined women chase the perfect holiday through twelve months of cooking disasters, over-the-top festivity, and lots of laughter and tears, they&’ll discover perfection is way overrated.&“When it comes to crafting feel-good stories that cleverly mix love and laughter, then skillfully wrap everything up with a bright holiday bow, Roberts is in a class by herself.&”—BooklistThe Island Villa: A Novel
Par Sarah Morgan. 2023
"Readers will be swept up by well-drawn characters, each with her own romantic predicament, in this deft fictional examination of…
fragile and frayed familial bonds.&”—Shelf Awareness on The Island VillaA messy family drama and a steamy little romance unfold under the Mediterranean sun for the perfect summer escape…Celebrated romance author Catherine Swift has topped the bestseller lists for decades, though her personal story hasn&’t been quite so successful. Three failed marriages have left her relationship with her daughters strained, but that&’s about to be rectified. Engaged yet again, Catherine is counting on this wedding to be what finally brings them together as a family, and she&’ll do whatever it takes to make that happen.Adeline doesn&’t know what&’s worse—that her mother is getting married a fourth time, or that she&’s being guilted into witnessing the train wreck at Catherine&’s luxury villa in Corfu. It brings back the pain of her parents&’ split, of her mother&’s infidelity and the baby that was the result. Not that she blames her half sister, Cassie, but then she&’s never made an effort to know her, either.Don't miss USA Today bestselling author Sarah Morgan's next cozy beach read, The Summer Swap, where a widow's plan to spend the summer in Cape Cod is upended by an unexpected guest and a secret that could change everything...Get lost in more captivating stories by Sarah Morgan: The Summer Swap - Coming May 2024! The Book Club Hotel Snowed In For Christmas Beach House Summer The Christmas EscapeThe Pomegranate Witch
Par Denise Doyen. 2017
A children&’s poet and an acclaimed illustrator pair &“luscious rhymes and an atmospheric eeriness" in this playful tale of neighborhood…
battle (Publishers Weekly, starred review). When a scary old tree blooms with the most beautiful pomegranates ever seen, the neighborhood kids&’ mouths water with anticipation. But the tree isn&’t theirs—and it has a protector! So begins the Pomegranate War, a rollicking contest of wills between the plucky young rascals and their wry, witchy neighbor who has more than a few tricks up her sleeve. A delightful rhyming tale that culminates in a grand Halloween surprise, The Pomegranate Witch honors classic children's literature and revels in nostalgia for free-to-roam days full of playful invention.Noel Street: The Noel Diary; The Noel Stranger; Noel Street (The noel Collection)
Par Richard Paul Evans. 2019
In this new offering from &“the king of Christmas fiction&” (The New York Times), #1 bestselling author Richard Paul Evans…
shares a story of heart, loyalty, and hope as he explores the deeper meaning of the holiday season and asks what it truly means to love and forgive. The year is 1975. Elle Sheen—a single mother who is supporting herself and her six-year-old, African-American son, Dylan, as a waitress at the Noel Street Diner—isn&’t sure what to make of William Smith when his appearance creates a stir in the small town of Mistletoe, Utah. As their lives unexpectedly entwine, Elle learns that William, a recently returned Vietnam POW, is not only fighting demons from his past, but may also have the answer to her own secret pain—a revelation that culminates in a remarkable act of love and forgiveness.The Mistletoe Secret: A Novel (The mistletoe Collection)
Par Richard Paul Evans. 2016
New York Times bestselling author and master of the holiday novel Richard Paul Evans presents the moving story of two…
people who brave loneliness and loss to find love.Dear Universe, Is anyone out there? Thinking no one is reading, a blogger who calls herself LBH writes about her most personal feelings, especially her overwhelming loneliness. She goes from day to day showing a brave face to the world while inside she longs to know how it would feel if one person cared about her. Alex Bartlett cares. He&’s reading her posts in Daytona Beach, Florida. Nursing his own broken heart and trust issues, he finds himself falling for this sensitive, vulnerable woman whose feelings mirror his own. Following a trail of clues LBH has inadvertently revealed, he discovers that she lives in the small town of Midway, Utah. He makes his way there just after Thanksgiving, determined to find LBH. Maybe she&’s a Lisa, Lori, or a Luanne. Instead, he finds a woman named Aria, a waitress at the Mistletoe Diner, who encourages Alex in his search while serving his pie along with some much-needed sympathy and companionship. Alex finally finds his LBH, a woman who is as beautiful and kind as he imagined she would be. How can he tell her that he knows her secret? What&’s holding him back? Could it be his feelings for Aria?Escargot and the Search for Spring (Escargot)
Par Dashka Slater. 2024
A cute French snail sets off on a springtime adventure with an adorable bunny in this laugh-out-loud fourth picture book…
in the bestselling Escargot series—the perfect gift for Easter or all year round. Bonjour! After a long winter spent indoors, Escargot can’t wait to look outside for the first signs of Spring. Will he find a new friend in the fluffy white bunny he meets along the way? From New York Times–bestselling author Dashka Slater and former Pixar animator Sydney Hanson, Escargot and the Search for Spring is an irresistibly sweet and charming story about unlikely friendship, changing seasons, and springtime fun. This hilarious and interactive addition to the award-winning Escargot series is the ideal read aloud for story time and animal lovers alike. Don’t miss Escargot’s other funny and heartwarming adventures for kids ages 4-6 in: ● Escargot (also available as a board book for babies and toddlers up to 3 years old)● A Book for Escargot● Love, Escargot (also available as a board book for babies and toddlers up to 3 years old)It's Holi!
Par Sanyukta Mathur. 2024
Wake up, it’s Holi!Sameer and his family are preparing to celebrate Holi and the beginning of spring! Scrumptious sweet and…
savory treats fill platters, and a rainbow of powdered colors is set out. Everyone is ready for the bright and messy festivities ahead.But young Sameer gets nervous seeing his sisters start throwing colors and water balloons at each other. Noticing Sameer’s fears and wanting him to celebrate in the bright and messy colors of spring, his family comes up with a silly solution...Excitement, history, and traditions abound in this vibrant celebration of Holi. Complete with a glossary of Hindu words and delicious recipes.A Blue and Gray Christmas
Par Joan Medlicott. 2009
A buried cache inspires the ladies of Covington to plan an unforgettable Christmas for two families forever changed by a…
long-ago war.A rusty old tin box holding nineteenth-century letters and diaries is unearthed at the Covington Homestead, and the contents reveal a thrilling drama to longtime housemates Grace, Amelia, and Hannah. Two Civil War soldiers—one Union and one Confederate—were found dying on a battlefield by an old woman and nursed back to health. After the war, they chose to stay in Covington, caring for their rescuer as she grew frail . . . but they never contacted the families they had left behind.With Christmas coming, Amelia is inspired. What if she and her friends were to find the two soldiers’ descendants and invite them to Covington to meet? What better holiday gift could there be than the truth about these two heroic men and their dramatic shared fate? With little time left, the ladies spring into action to track down the men’s families . . . and to make preparations for the most memorable, most historic Covington Christmas yet.Getting a Ride in Daddy's Low Rider Truck
Par Mary Hernandez. 2024
Family potluck birthday parties are a kaleidoscope of joy, laughter, and shared memories. With every dish served, stories are passed…
around just as generously as the Tres Leches cake for dessert. The thrill heightens as a pinata bursts, showering treats for all to enjoy. As melodies from the Mariachis fill the air, dancing feet and singing voices join in a vibrant celebration. And when rain clouds gather, they don't dampen spirits, but rather offer the joy of splashing in puddles and waiting out the storm together. Mud-trapped cars? No problem! A ride in Daddy's iconic Lowrider Truck becomes a spontaneous adventure, filled with giggles and song. And as the evening unfurls, new parties beckon in the distance, leading to new rhythms, new friends, and more cherished moments. After all, it's never too late to join the fiesta, especially when a Lowrider Truck arrives in style.