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Presents a tour of the solar system where readers can ride into the night on the bridle of Pegasus, stir up boiling volcanoes on Venus, and even swim across Jupiter's gigantic seas. This title lets you learn various kinds of facts about the solar system and the mysteries of the night sky.

Will the three goat brothers make it across the big, hairy troll's bridge to the sweet grass on the other side of the stream?

Sing around the world, from mountains to valleys, in towns and cities, with all the fish, birds, trees and flowers of the Earth! Adapted from the popular spirituals song, and with helpful end notes, this is a wonderfully uplifting and richly informative singalong book. Featured on Oprah Magazine's O List, 2008.

This vivid retelling brings together the best-known stories about Arthur and his court, exploring the relationships between the main characters in legends. Magnificent illustrations by Pavel Tatarnikov add to the atmosphere of Arthurian England.

Explore the ocean homes of 23 marine animals in this narrative nonfiction picture book, featuring 8 pages of fact-packed endnotes about wildlife, oceans about the world, clean energy and ocean conservation.

The lazy rooster and the mischievous mouse can't be bothered to help the Little Red Hen tend her ear of wheat. They can't be bothered to help her take it to the miller either, or bake it into bread. But when her loaf of warm, fragrant bread is ready, the Little Red Hen is not at all inclined to share it with them.

This book encourages children to explore synonyms with cheeky Thesaurus Rex. This playful dinosaur has an irresistable way with words - watch him slither, skid, slide and glide.

Eight Mexican folk heroines come to vibrant life in this fascinating anthology illustrated by Pura Belpre Award-winning artist, educator and activist Maya Gonzalez. Drawing on centuries of Mexican traditions, Fiesta Feminina celebrates brave young girls, clever mythological characters and ambitious historic women leaders.

"When young Arlo accidentally drops a book on the Mayor's head, the Mayor decides books are dangerous and destroys all the books in town! But thanks to Arlo's imagination and perseverance, the Mayor finds that suppressing stories cannot stop them from blossoming more beautifully than ever.

"Get ready to play and learn with Bear! For 20 years, Bear has delighted children as Barefoot Books' most beloved character -- and now, children can practice early math, storytelling and taking turns with Bear as their guide!

Can you find the matching dinosaurs? This one-of-a-kind domino game bursts with ways to have fun with early math and science, creative movement and taking turns

Master storytellers Hugh Lupton and Daniel Morden bring three of the most famous myths of the ancient Greek world to life. Vividly illustrated by award-winning French illustrator Carole Henaff, Greek Myths is a captivating introduction to the stories of Demeter and Persephone, Theseus and the Minotaur, and Orpheus and Eurydice.

"Dreamy Emery loves doodling wild inventions . . . but when a new friend moves in next door with piles of tools and ideas, can they build a real flying machine together? This charming celebration of intergenerational friendship, creativity and the thrill of scientific discovery will delight young inventors and STEM educators alike. "

"How can a chilly little penguin get warm? Themes of perseverance, problem-solving and friendship give caregivers and children lots to talk about, while the penguin's amusing antics and the story's sweet ending make for a fun storytime for toddlers. "

Quiet Rink always sits at the back of the classroom, away from the other children who have heard strange rumors about his family and prefer to keep their distance. But when a kind new girl joins his class, Rink''s life begins to change. Inspired by the experiences of her brother, who is on the autism spectrum, Jen Wojtowicz''s heartwarming tale encourages children to empathize with and reach out to others.

Spark imaginations with 36 colorful wordless cards, featuring artwork by favorite Barefoot illustrator Miriam Latimer!

A collection of Irish folk tales with two free audio CDs.

Shiraz, a kindhearted young girl growing up in Tehran, has a miserable life at home with her stepmother and stepsister, who treat her like a servant. When the wind blows Shiraz's ball of wool into the garden next door, she spends helping and caring for the old lady who lives there, with miraculous results. Then her stepmother sends her own daught

Presents a story which is complemented by nine pages of educational endnotes, including information about the Amazon, the creatures featured in the story, the peoples of the rainforest, and a full-page, full-colour map of South America. This title uses simple, patterned language to introduce children to the Amazon.

Each night, in the hours between supper and bedtime, the Tear Thief carries her waterproof, silvery sack as she steals the tears of every child who cries. But what does she do with all those tears? This warm, poignant and beautifully illustrated story offers a thought-provoking message and a starting point for sharing childrens emotional responses.

Little ones love things that go. Introduce first vocabulary about modes of transportation with this essential baby book. The appealing, textured illustrations compare slow-moving vehicles lik hot-air balloons and bikes with speedy machines like cars and rockets.

Introduces children to the cycle of nature and teaches the months of the year. Each month is presented with a detailed, full-colour scene.

Whenever Emily doesn't get her way, she growls and roars like a tiger. She roars when her mother tries to cut her hair, she roars when she doesn't get picked to be the clown's assistant at a birthday party - what are her mum and dad going to do with their tiger-daughter? Then Grandma comes to stay - and she knows a thing or two about tigers.

Provides a retelling of the story of the Chinese Zodiac, with accessible endnotes on Chinese astrology and festivals. This book contains illustrations that incorporate numbers in Chinese script which are useful for classroom and library use. It also encourages reader interaction as children discover the animal sign of their birth year.

When a boy and a wolf cub cross paths in the forest, will fear win the day? Or will friendship find a way? Lushly illustrated with hand-painted artwork by Aurelie Blanz, this moving story is perfect for starting conversations about discrimination and acceptance.

Young Eliza and her eleven brothers' lives are transformed when a plague ravages the Kingdom of the North and kills their mother, the Queen.

Help Doug find his dog by patting, tickling, and calling to the correct dogs based on Doug's clues! As the reader selects dogs, the pool narrows until a surprise ending reveals Doug's dog.

David Dean is a full-time illustrator who fulfills his mission of travelling the world from the comfort of his studio. Known for his exotic and colourful artwork, David paints in a room surrounded by books about different cultures. In his spare time, he enjoys walking in the countryside near his home in Cheshire, taking photographs.

Chase after a mischievous goat! Ayoka has been left in charge of the family goat - but within minutes the goat has vanished. This Nigerian market tale uses humour to impart a message about responsibility, and includes endnotes about Yoruba costume and language, Nigeria facts, and market life.

This anthology includes eight traditional tales from all over Africa. Sumptuous hand-sewn collage artwork decorated with African beads adorns these unforgettable tales of bravery, wisdom, wit and heroic deeds.