Empress Wu
Discover the Inspiring Story of Empress Wu Zetian! Step into ancient China and meet Wu Zetian, the only woman in history to become emperor! Perfect for kids aged 3-10, this beautifully illustrated book brings history to life in a way that's fun, empowering, and easy to understand.Why Kids (and Parents!) Will Love This BookEmpowering Girl Power: Learn how Wu Zetian broke barriers and became a strong, fearless leader in a world ruled by men.Dive into Ancient China: Explore the fascinating Tang Dynasty, with its grand palaces, traditions, and culture.Beautiful Watercolor Illustrations: Each page is filled with hand-drawn, kid-friendly artwork to capture young imaginations.Educational and Fun: Perfect for sparking curiosity about history and encouraging kids to dream big.Lessons in Determination: Wu's story teaches courage, hard work, and the belief that anyone can achieve greatness.For Young Readers: Written in simple language for ages 3-10, making it a great bedtime story or classroom addition."Empress Wu: China's Only Woman Emperor" is more than just a book-it's an unforgettable journey into history with a message of empowerment that kids will carry with them for years to come.
The Search for the Shadowsoul
A descendant of the great wizard Merlyn must atone for the harm he caused in this "thrilling magical romp with a heartfelt message" (Kirkus Reviews) that's the second adventure in the A Quest of Great Importance middle grade series that riffs on Arthurian legend in the vein of Adam Gidwitz and Amanda Foody! The wizard Percy used to be sure of three things: he's a magical prodigy, he's destined to do extraordinary things (as prophesied by his ancestor, the wizard Merlyn), and he would do anything for his twin, Merlynda. But that was before Merlynda was revealed to be the subject of the prophecy, and before Percy became the Hollower, stealing magic for the wicked Morgan le Fey. Six months have passed since Percy and Merlynda defeated the sorceress, but Percy hasn't been able to reconcile who he is with what he's done. And he carries a dark secret: despite her banishment, Morgan le Fey can still speak to him. When the mysterious Round Table discovers newly Hollowed objects, Percy is blamed. He escapes on a quest to clear his name but also to make sure whoever is responsible never Hollows anyone again. Joined by Merlynda and Neci (now a royally dubbed knight), an anxious warlock (who seeks to break a curse), and a nonmagical sugar glider (who longs to be a familiar), Percy must defeat this new foe not only to face his past, but to decide what kind of wizard he'll be in the future.
Make Way for Ballet
Itty becomes a budding ballerina in this fifteenth Itty Bitty Princess Kitty chapter book! After attending an amazing ballet performance by the Fluttering Flamingos, Itty Bitty Princess Kitty decides to put on her very own ballet with her friends. It's all fun and twirls until her dad invites the entire kingdom to her ballet! Will she be able to put on the show of her dreams or is her dancing debut destined to fall flat? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on every page, the Itty Bitty Princess Kitty chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.
How to Free a Jinn
Aru Shah meets Aladdin in this "fast-paced...delightful" (School Library Journal, starred review) debut middle grade fantasy about a curious girl who discovers she has the power to control an all-powerful jinn. Insyirah's calm, orderly world falls into chaos when her proud nenek (grandmother) has a bad fall, and Insyirah and her mother must move back to Malaysia to take care of her. Her new home holds wild and dangerous mysteries, and while finding her feet, Insyirah discovers a shocking secret: the women in her family can control jinn--powerful, ancient jungle spirits--and, one day, she will inherit one of her own. What's more, her new school is haunted by an evil spirit determined to force her out of Malaysia. As Insyirah discovers the fascinating ways of the seen and unseen worlds, she finds danger around every corner. And when her family situation grows perilous, she must gather all her resilience to overcome unexpected obstacles and make a life-changing decision.
Good Night, Barbie
Snuggle up and dream big with Barbie in this heartwarming picture book celebrating imagination, friendship, and the doll who believes you can be anything. This enchanting Barbie picture book captures the magic and simplicity of childhood from showstopping playdates and messy garden discoveries to sweet bedtime cuddles. Encouraged and inspired by their trusty Barbie dolls, a cast of kids wind down for bed after a day full of wonder. Lush, luminous artwork and gentle storytelling celebrate the joy of imagination and the comforting presence of a friend who's always by your side. With a heartwarming and inspiring message for grownups and kids alike, Barbie fans will love this whimsical picture book all about dreaming big.
Hekate (Standard Edition)
The instant #1 New York Times bestselling series! In this stunning reimagining of Greek myth for fans of Circe and Lore, Nikita Gill showcases the underworld and its chthonic deities in all their glory, weaving a gripping story about the young goddess coming of age within their midst. Hekate sings the story of its eponymous heroine. Born into a world on fire and at war, she and her mother are left behind by the menfolk of their Titan family as the battle against the new Gods--the Olympians--begins. Soon, Hekate and her mother are forced to flee their home as the Olympians overpower and enslave the Titans, including Hekate's father, Perses, and gain dominion over the universe. In a bid to protect Hekate from the clutches of Zeus and Poseidon, her mother leaves her in the underworld with the goddess Styx and king of the underworld, Hades, where she must make a life for herself and discover her divine purpose. Here begins Nikita Gill's beautiful and propulsive reimagining of Hekate's myth which unfolds into a coming-of-age adventure story and quest in which our young protagonist--not yet a goddess--sets out to discover what has happened to her parents, heal from the trauma of her separation from them, make a new home for herself in the underworld, and eventually step into her true power as a woman and goddess, before it's too late. Meet all the Goddesses of the Underworld: Hekate Styx Nyx
How to Free a Jinn
Aru Shah meets Aladdin in this "fast-paced...delightful" (School Library Journal, starred review) debut middle grade fantasy about a curious girl who discovers she has the power to control an all-powerful jinn. Insyirah's calm, orderly world falls into chaos when her proud nenek (grandmother) has a bad fall, and Insyirah and her mother must move back to Malaysia to take care of her. Her new home holds wild and dangerous mysteries, and while finding her feet, Insyirah discovers a shocking secret: the women in her family can control jinn--powerful, ancient jungle spirits--and, one day, she will inherit one of her own. What's more, her new school is haunted by an evil spirit determined to force her out of Malaysia. As Insyirah discovers the fascinating ways of the seen and unseen worlds, she finds danger around every corner. And when her family situation grows perilous, she must gather all her resilience to overcome unexpected obstacles and make a life-changing decision.
Flunked
Dive into book one of the best selling Fairy Tale Reform School series, from award-winning author Jen Calonita! What happens to the villains after happily ever after? 12 year old Gilly isn't so sure that she needs reforming for the (former) villains in Enchantasia...Gilly wouldn't call herself wicked, exactly. But when you have five little brothers and sisters and live in a run-down boot, you have to get creative to make ends meet. Gilly's a pretty good thief (if she does say so herself).Until she gets caught.Gilly's sentenced to three months at Fairy Tale Reform School where all of the teachers are former (super-scary) villains like the Big Bad Wolf, the Evil Queen, and Cinderella's Wicked Stepmother. Harsh. But when she meets fellow students Jax and Kayla, she learns there's more to this school than its heroic mission.There's a battle brewing and Gilly has to wonder...just how good these bad guys really are?The Fairy Tale Reform School series is perfect for: Tweens and teens - 12 year old girls and 8th grade readers will love this fun, fast-paced seriesClassrooms studying fractured and twisted fairy talesRead-alongs between parents and kidsEngaging reluctant readers
Charlie Hern獺ndez & the Phantom of Time
Inspired by Latinx folklore, legends, and myths from the Iberian Peninsula and Central and South America, this fourth book in the Charlie Hern獺ndez series follows Charlie as he travels back in time to save the Land of the Living. Charlie has received a letter from the Land of the Dead--a dire warning from his grandmother concerning his (and the rest of La Liga's) impending demise. He doesn't have much to go on, but according to the letter, a mysterious incident in the past, known only as "The Five Donkeys," set in motion an unstoppable chain of events that will culminate in the total destruction of the Land of the Living. Left with little alternative, Charlie, Violet, and Ra繳l enlist Esperanza's help to use forbidden calaca magic and travel back in time to the place where the trouble began: 1950s Cuba. But all they discover in the mountain rainforests of Havana is a trail of dark secrets. And the deeper they dig, the more questions they unearth, none of which help them decipher what La Mano Peluda is planning. But perhaps most alarming of all, the friends soon learn that they are not the only time travelers in town. Pursued by an unspeakable evil, Charlie and Violet must race against time to untangle the past, present, and future before the world they love vanishes into history.
Waiting for Hanami
J. P. Takahashi and HifuMiyo deliver a moving story about two cousins who have eagerly awaited their big mixed-family reunion at the cherry blossom festival. But when nerves strike on the day, they help each other learn more about their family tree, and together they watch new bonds blossom.Spring has finally come.Sai has been waiting all year for the trees' green buds to turn pink. For the cherry blossoms to finally burst open. For her big family reunion at the sakura festival.Relatives from far and wide are gathering at last, but there are some family members she recognizes only from video screens and phone calls. Among the crowd, Sai seems to shrink down. . . .Until she meets her cousin Avi. It's an instant click. And together, they dream up a special way to dive deep into their family history--and honor the blooming of new connections.Waiting for Hanami is a celebration of merging cultural traditions that perfectly reflects the cousin's Japanese American and African American extended family. An ideal next read for multicultural families everywhere!
Mihi Ever After: Home Sweet Home
Mihi and her friends are trapped in the fairy tale realm. Will they ever make it home? Find out in the final installment of the Mihi Ever After middle grade series. Mihi, Reese, and Savannah just wanted an adventure in fairy tale land. Now, they're trapped in the Rainbow Realm and the portals back home are disappearing. And, strangest of all, they've discovered that their beloved librarian, Ms. Lavender, and their Rainbow Realm frenemy, Bertha, actually . . . know each other? Can Mihi, Reese, and Savannah find a way to work with Ms. Lavender and Bertha to escape from the Rainbow Realm? Can they make room for themselves in the stories they love so much? Or will they be stuck in the fairy tale world forever?
Mihi Ever After: Off the Rails
Mihi and her friends are heading back to the Rainbow Realm--and this time, they have to save the princess. Mihi, Reese, and Savannah thought their fairy tale realm adventures were over. But just as they were getting ready to go home, they learn that their first friend in the realm, Princess Pat, has disappeared on a quest of her own. Pat is traveling around the fairy world trying to gather enough magic to save the Rainbow Realm, but the journey is too dangerous, and Mihi, Reese, and Savannah are the only ones that can save her. But as the girls chase after Princess Pat, they meet creatures and learn stories they've never heard of before, from cultures all over the world. And slowly, they realize Princess Pat might be the problem. Can they save the fairy tale world from their friend's destructive quest?
The Salmon of Knowledge
Fionn seeks wisdom from the wise Finnegas, who holds the secret to all knowledge through a magical silver salmon.Long ago in Ireland, there lived a boy called Fionn, who wanted to know everything.Fionn goes to live with the wisest man in Ireland, hoping to find answers to his many questions. But Finnegas has a secret. He knows how to get all the knowledge in the world, and it starts with a silver salmon swimming in the River Boyne...
The God of Sleep
This charming and gorgeously illustrated book from #1 New York Times bestselling author Lev Grossman is the perfect read-aloud for putting little ones to bed. It's just about time to retire for the night. But somewhere--something is not quite right! In this rhyming bedtime book, the god of sun is winding down and preparing for nightfall. But her successor, the god of sleep, is missing! To bring a sound slumber to the world, the sun god journeys to find that elusive, restful god, and meets all sorts of clever characters along the way.
Bird of a Thousand Stories
In this transporting and suspenseful companion to the New York Times bestselling Once There Was that's perfect for fans of Impossible Creatures, Marjan travels around the globe in search of a mythical bird in terrible danger, whose fate could determine the future of the world. Marjan Dastani is successfully leading a double life. Only a few people know that when she's not in school, she travels the world taking care of mythical beasts, sent on missions by a shadowy organization known as The Fells. In an adventure that takes her across continents and connects her with the wildest of mythic beasts around the globe, Marjan must track down the fabled Bird of a Thousand Stories before someone with more nefarious plans finds it. But the more closely she connects with the world's mythical creatures, the more danger she's in of losing her friendships--and all that tethers her to the life she's known.
Your Island
From the incomparable Jon Klassen, one in a trio of companion board books for the youngest of children This is your sun. It is coming up for you. This is your palm tree.It can go over by the sun. With a minimal tableau of familiar objects and a gentle rhythm suited for reading aloud, an island and all its items--a tent, a fire, a boat, a bird--are assembled, ending with bedtime as the sun goes down. This is an island for a young child to have whenever they want to go there. One in a trio of board books focusing on safe spaces, comfort, and imagination, Your Island signals both a departure for Jon Klassen and a story whose peculiar touches of whimsy stamp the book as iconically his.
Your Forest
From the incomparable Jon Klassen, one in a trio of companion board books for the youngest of children This is your sun. It is coming up for you. These are your trees.They can go over by the sun. With a minimal tableau of familiar objects and a gentle rhythm suited for reading aloud, a forest and all its items--a cabin, some rocks, a (nice) forest ghost, a stream, a bridge--are assembled, ending with bedtime as the sun goes down. This is a forest for a young child to have whenever they want to go there. One of a trio of board books focusing on safe spaces, comfort, and imagination, Your Forest signals both a departure for Jon Klassen and a story whose peculiar touches of whimsy stamp the book as iconically his.
Your Farm
From the incomparable Jon Klassen, one in a trio of companion board books for the youngest of children This is your sun.It is coming up for you. This is your tree.It can go under the sun. With a minimal tableau of familiar objects and a gentle rhythm suited for reading aloud, a farm and all its items--a horse and its hay, a truck, a stool, a fence--are assembled, ending with bedtime as the sun goes down. This is a farm for a young child to have whenever they want to go there. One in a trio of board books focusing on safe spaces, comfort, and imagination, Your Farm signals both a departure for Jon Klassen and a story whose peculiar touches of whimsy stamp the book as iconically his.
Oscar Wilde's Stories for Children
Introduce a new generation to Oscar Wilde's classic children's tales with this stunningly illustrated luxury gift edition - a must-have for young readers this Christmas.Oscar Wilde has enchanted readers young and old alike for over a hundred years. In 1888, he published a collection of bedtime stories for children. This beautiful collection contains six of these classic tales: 'The Selfish Giant', 'The Happy Prince', 'The Devoted Friend', 'The Nightingale & the Rose', 'The Remarkable Rocket' and 'The Young King'.For the first time, these beloved stories from the great Irish queer author are being published in a major new edition by an Irish publisher. With high-quality paper, a linen-effect cover, gold foil details, a ribbon bookmark and classic binding touches, this keepsake hardback edition, printed and bound in Italy, is crafted to be treasured and shared.Feeling both classic and fresh, timeless and modern, Lauren O'Hara's delicate, rich colour illustrations bring this cornerstone of children's literature to life for readers of all ages.
Trouble Throne
Isabelle's father is missing, and the only person who could help her is asking a steep price. Gustave offers help on the condition that she marry him, yet Isabelle has witnessed his true character and would never agree to such a proposal.By sheer luck, Isabelle comes across a clue that points to Chambord, where travelers have mysteriously disappeared without a trace. Isabelle believes her father might have gone there, but with her rejected suitor relentlessly pursuing her, and refusing to take no for an answer, can she make it to Chambord in time and locate her father?In addition to Gustave, Isabelle faces another obstacle: Rumors of a shadow haunting the forest of the mysterious village. With the presence of this shadowy figure and the unexplained disappearances, was Isabelle in danger of becoming another victim?
Trouble Throne
Isabelle's father is missing, and the only person who could help her is asking a steep price. Gustave offers help on the condition that she marry him, yet Isabelle has witnessed his true character and would never agree to such a proposal.By sheer luck, Isabelle comes across a clue that points to Chambord, where travelers have mysteriously disappeared without a trace. Isabelle believes her father might have gone there, but with her rejected suitor relentlessly pursuing her, and refusing to take no for an answer, can she make it to Chambord in time and locate her father?In addition to Gustave, Isabelle faces another obstacle: Rumors of a shadow haunting the forest of the mysterious village. With the presence of this shadowy figure and the unexplained disappearances, was Isabelle in danger of becoming another victim?
The Giants' Tree House
The Giants build a tree house in the fourth book about the huge-hearted family from the bestselling and beloved team, Jane Yolen and Tomie dePaola, in this series for Aladdin QUIX, a line of fun-to-read, short chapter books. Dazzle, Grab, Grub, Little Dab, and Grizzle might just be in over their giant heads when they embark on a new project: building a gigantic, super-deluxe treehouse!
Goodnight Lamb
Lamb is ready for bed, but first she wants to say good night to all her baby farm animal friends.Young children will love to help Lamb find the baby farm animal friends in this interactive novelty board book. There's a calf, a duckling, a piglet, a chick, and many more popular farm animal babies waiting to be discovered in the scenes. From searching in the field and looking in the barn to exploring the farmyard, there's different places to search and different farm animals to look for on each magic page. Simply insert the included "magic flashlight" between the pages to find Lamb's baby farm animal friends in each night-time scene and watch children glow with delight as hidden pictures appear!
Frog Went A-Traveling
The story of Fedja the frog, her attempts to fly, and how her pride nearly costs the frog her life.
Jack and the Beanstalk
Magic beans bring young Jack luck and wealth, and then danger when he pushes his luck due to greed.
The Story of Jumping Mouse
The story of a kind-hearted, curious mouse who gives his own eyes to other creatures so that they might be healed of various ailments. As a reward for the mouse's unselfish actions, a magical frog turns him into a majestic eagle.
Meet The Magic Pals
Meet the Magic Pals - a group of whimsical, magical creatures that are part animal, part unicorn, and full of fun!Join Puppycorn, who loves to fetch and cuddle, Caticorn with her playful feathers, and Pandicorn who can't resist bamboo. Be amazed by Llamacorn's rainbow-spitting, Koalacorn's munching, and Girafficorn's sky-high stretching. Don't miss Elephanticorn's artistic trunk and Unicorn's magical flights!Perfect for young readers who adore fantasy and animals, this enchanting collection brings together a world of imagination, friendship, and fun. Get ready for giggles, surprises, and a little bit of magic dust!
Grrr...Night!
"Grrr-night, sleep tight. Eat a bedbug tonight," says Woolsey's Granny as she tucks him in. But Woolsey has things to do. He has to rub his fangs, read a ghoul-time story and count the bats before he heads off to nightmareland. Will Granny ever get Woolseyinto bed? And just what do little monsters dream when they go grrr-night?
