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"First published in France under the title Un arbre, une histoire, Actes Sud, Paris, 2018"--Copyright page.

Eight bestselling board books packed into one adorable gift set is the perfect starter library for tiny super heroes. This colorful collection featuring Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman -- and dozens of other popular DC characters -- will teach little ones basic concepts as well as offering an entertaining introduction to the world of DC super heroes. Inside the box are eight, 5 3/4"-square DC Super Heroes board books: ABC, 123; Colors, Shapes, and More; Busy Bodies; Opposites, My First Book of Girl Power; My First Book of Superpowers; My First Book of Super-Villains; and Even Super Heroes Sleep. Illustrated with DC classic comic book art, The Ultimate DC Super Hero Collection is an amazing-value must-have for the littlest fans.

A beautiful keepsake collection of 10 bestselling DC Super Hero concept board books--the perfect gift for super heroes in training.This value gift set includes 10 adorable board books featuring beloved DC super heroes including Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Supergirl, Green Lantern, The Flash, and many more! Beautifully illustrated with classic art, each book teaches a different important early concept--from letters and numbers to colors and shapes to opposites and parts of the body. The books are also an ideal introduction to the world of DC super heroes with My First Book of Girl Power and My First Book of Superpowers. Packaged in a gorgeous slipcase (that will look fabulous in any nursery), this is a must-have little library for fans of all ages.

DC's awesome super heroes are terrific role models for young girls. This colorful picture book, illustrated with DC Comics classic art, details the inspiring qualities that make Wonder Woman, Batgirl, Supergirl and their friends so powerful.Wonder Woman knows the importance of telling the truth. Bat Girl reads a lot and has impressive technical skills. Supergirl is the only girl to survive from the planet Krypton. Black Canary persuades people to do things with the power of her voice. Illustrated with cool, classic DC art, this fun, colorful book shows how these and other amazing female super heroes use their powers to make the world a safer place. Young readers will also enjoy learning the characters' compelling origin stories. Girls will see that being different, overcoming fears, exploring new places--and banding together with other strong women--can be pretty powerful.

"Comes with super hero symbol stencils and character cut-outs!"--Cover.

Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Bumblebee and all of their Super Hero friends introduce important concepts in eight adorable board books in a stunning, sturdy slipcase.From letters, colors and shapes and opposites, to superpowers, kindness, and diversity, beloved Super Heroes impart powerful lessons for the littlest super hero fans. The 20-page books are down-sized to feel good in small hands. Gorgeous, classic DC art includes a diverse range of characters. In addition to learning early first words and concepts, babies, toddlers, and preschoolers will get a solid introduction to the universe of amazing superpowers, colorful capes, fun sidekicks, cool tools, and other crucial facts about superhero life.

Reading this book is like having a cool older sister holding your hand through every curve that puberty throws your way. Funny, frank, and fully illustrated, it covers all of the physical, emotional and social changes going on inside and out.Puberty is a time of tremendous change. Bodies grow up and out, moods swing, socializing takes on a whole new look and feel. It can be intimidating and awesome, overwhelming and liberating. The authors break down the science and share a slew of insightful, funny personal tales, showing and telling girls what to expect as their hormones rage and their bodies change. In addition to reviewing physical changes, the book does a deep dive into emotional development from early sexual feelings to anger and anxiety. Recognizing puberty as a time of transition in terms of a young woman's place in the world, the authors also explore friendship, social media, body image, identity, peer pressure, and other important, contemporary issues. A diverse range of experiences and viewpoints from an extensive circle of sisters, friends, and others is lavishly, hilariously illustrated by Amelia Pinney. No-holds-barred, and packed with useful information, this is a must-read for curious middle school girls.

Bilingual mini biographies (in English and Spanish) introduce young readers to groundbreaking Latino leaders-from Roberto Clemente and Cesar Chavez to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Sonia Sotomayor.Thoroughly engaging stories about amazing trailblazers include contemporary figures in many fields, from science and business to journalism and visual arts. Five-minute biographies provide an interesting window into each person's origins and accomplishments, as well as describing the way their heritage factored into their lives. Curious readers will discover: *which Supreme Court justice was called Aji (hot pepper) by her family when she was a girl *how Julián and Joaquin Castro's mother set the stage for her twin boys to go into politics *why Jorge Ramos never stops asking "why?" *Desi Arnaz's secret to making sitcom history on TV *and many more insights into these, and other, amazing lives From current stars like Lin Manuel Miranda and Jennifer Lopez to icons such as Dolores Huerta and Desi Arnaz, readers will learn about extraordinary people from different backgrounds who made their mark in a wide range of fields.

This beautifully designed set of 4 concept board books teaches letter sounds AND foreign language-illustrating first words in English and Spanish, French, German, and Italian. Each book includes simple, elegant illustrations for 26 A-to-Z child-friendly items, identified in English and a second language. Since the words in both languages begin with the same letter and share similar sounds, curious kids can double (or quadruple) up on early learning! Grownups can expand their language skills at the same time. Each foreign word includes phonetic pronunciation. Thoughtfully designed to feel good in small hands, babies through kindergartners will be challenged and thoroughly engaged.

Fun illustrations and entertaining, rhyming text provide an overview of some of the most influential, iconic Jews in recent history, providing context on how each made their mark. Parents, grandparents, and their little ones will enjoy this look at the Jewish impact on the fields of entertainment, literature, musical theatre - and even super heroes!

Wonder Woman can always uncover the truth. Bumblebee is a brilliant scientist. And Batgirl is a computer genius. DC's super heroes have amazing powers!My First Book of Girl Power introduces young fans to a range of exciting role models. From Nubia, Wonder Woman's brave Amazon sister to Jessica Cruz who uses her power ring to help others, to Super Girl who uses her super-strength to protect people, all of the women featured in this colorful board book work to make the world a safer, better place.

From Aqualad to Zoom, every letter in the alphabet stands for a beloved DC character, an awesome superpower, or a cool tool.The littlest comic book fans can learn to sound out letter sounds for everyday super hero words, from boots and capes to Wonder Woman and villains.

DC super heroes come from all over the universe! They look different, think differently, and have unique talents. Working together makes them stronger.Superman and Supergirl come from the planet Krypton, and they can fly. Aqualad and Aquaman can breathe underwater. Beast Boy is green and Starfire is orange. And Cyborg has robotic body parts. All of DC's super heroes have special talents, and each one is valued for the things that make them different! The ways in which they support one another and do great things together will inspire the littlest super hero fans and citizens of the world.

Jason Kander knows what courage is. With help from his son, True, he introduces the concept to future leaders in this powerful board book.A military veteran, voting rights activist, and rising democratic star, Kander elegantly illustrates everyday courage in a way that will resonate with the preschool set. It is not, he explains, about not feeling fear. Courage is about being scared-and doing the scary things anyway. Whether it's going to the dentist, trying a strange new food, asking for help, or going to sleep all by yourself, this book addresses the many surprising ways that little ones can develop courage and character.

Batman is really Bruce Wayne. Superman is also known as Clark Kent. And Wonder Woman is Diana Prince when she's not saving the world. Young super hero fans can lift the flaps throughout this book to discover their favorite super heroes' secret identities!

Fifty biographies of groundbreaking, outspoken, odds-defying Jewish women serve as inspiration and roadmap for the next generation.

Full of unforgettable upsets, miraculous comebacks, and tales of incredible drive and commitment, the 40 profiles in GIRL ATHLETE celebrate the game-changing women and girls who have broken records on and off the court. Soccer. Check! Basketball. Check! Gymnastics, downhill skiing, volleyball, figure skating, tennis. Check! This action-packed illustrated collection of profiles shines a spotlight on 40 outstanding female athletes in fields from baseball to rock climbing who have broken records, redefined their sport, and shown incredible sportsmanship and feats of endurance. Celebrate the strength, commitment, and skill of icons like Serena Williams and Nadia Comaneci, powerhouses like Wilma Rudolph and Lindsey Vonn, and recent headliners like Simone Biles and Megan Rapinoe. Young athletes and sports fans will love the inspiring stories in the book and will walk away with winning wisdom from the MVPs about staying mentally and physically fit, making the most of their training, getting their head in the game, ignoring the naysayers, exhibiting good sportsmanship (even when things go terribly wrong), and pushing themselves to surpass their goals and find their personal best.  ABOUT THE  SERIES GENERATION GIRL books celebrate game-changing women. They are filled with profiles of amazing women who’ve been there, done that, and learned some valuable lessons along the way. Readers will be inspired by their stories, learn from their struggles and successes, and pick up some useful tools so that they too can change the world. Other Generation Girl books include: Girl CEO, Girl Activist, Girl Genius, and Girl Leader.

This fun first taste of preschooler-friendly mitzvot is a very basic introduction to Jewish principles and to good behavior.Clever, humorous illustrations accompany rhyming text about important Jewish do's and don'ts. From respecting parents and grandparents and feeding the hungry to telling the truth and repairing the world ("tikkun olam"), each page highlights a different mitzvah in a way that's engaging and totally relatable for kids two years of age and older. This adorable introduction to mitzvot doubles as an early guide socially conscious behavior.

The 40 profiles of scientists, doctors, engineers, inventors, innovators, and disrupters in Girl Genius are sure to energize any teen or tween with a desire to solve problems, improve lives, and save the world (or maybe just make it run a little more smoothly). Each mini-biography tells a story of a woman who identified a problem and fixed it through some combination of ingenuity, experimentation, perseverance, hard work, and luck. These inspiring stories also provide advice and strategies for any reader who wants to follow in the footsteps of creative, resourceful, game-changing women like Marie Curie, Stephanie Kwolek, Keiana Cavé, Grace Hopper, Sha Yao, Katherine Johnson, and more.  ABOUT THE  SERIES Generation Girl books celebrate game-changing women. They are filled with profiles of amazing women who’ve been there, done that, and learned some valuable lessons along the way. Readers will be inspired by their stories, learn from their struggles and successes, and pick up some useful tools so that they too can change the world. Other Generation Girl books include: Girl CEO and Girl Activist.

PBS KIDS Spot the Differences puzzles are totally addictive fun for children ages 3 to 5. Fifty irresistible puzzles take kids on a trip around the world, from Paris to Peru, Aruba to the Alps, Thailand to Tanzania, and Ghana to Greece. Each simple picture puzzle challenges children to focus, observe, count, and compare pictures to find subtle (and hilarious) differences between them. Who gave the Queen's Guard ice cream? What's that on top of the Great Pyramid? Why does St. Basil's look so silly? When did a soccer ball turn into a watermelon?! Kids will have a blast pointing out the things in each picture that have changed-and they'll hone important skills while they play!