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Reading with your kids has a profound impact on their development, and now it's easier than ever! In A Christmas Carol in 20 Minutes a Day, the unabridged text of the beloved story of old Scrooge and the three Christmas ghosts is broken down into easy, twenty-minute chunks--perfect for daily read-alouds. Thoughtful questions after each passage boost comprehension and facilitate meaningful discussion, while definitions in the margins make it easy for parents to explain what challenging words might mean. Learn vocabulary, strengthen literacy, introduce the classics, and bond over beautiful literature with A Christmas Carol in 20 Minutes a Day!

What's the one thing better than drawing? Drawing with MOM!  In this unique parent-child doodle book, moms and their kids create joint works of art by following over 100 creative prompts that get them both working on the same drawing. Co-create a castle, a cake, or the perfect petting zoo as you talk, laugh―and most importantly, bond―during hours of drawing, doodling fun! How to Use This Book Start your creative engines. . . it’s time to draw with Mom! One hundred pages of delightful prompts will get you and Mom drawing―and talking―together! Some prompts can be done simultaneously, while others require you to do your part first and Mom to do hers after. You’ll also find mini conversation starters to get you talking along the way. Your first prompt awaits . . . let’s go! Create matching friend shirts! Talk about some possible ideas. Maybe peanut butter on one and jelly on the other, a salt shaker on one and pepper on the other, or even a half heart on each. Draw the first shirt here, then . . . . . draw the second shirt design here! Conversation Why did you pick the design you did? Does it represent anything special?

What's the one thing better than drawing? Drawing with DAD! In this unique parent-child doodle book, dads and their kids create joint works of art by following over 100 creative prompts that get them both working on the same drawing. Co-create a robot, a spaceship, or a secret treasure map as you talk, laugh―and most importantly, bond―during hours of drawing, doodling fun! How to Use This Book Start your creative engines. . . it’s time to draw with Dad! One hundred pages of delightful prompts will get you and Dad drawing―and talking―together! Some prompts can be done simultaneously, while others require you to do your part first and Dad to do his after. You’ll also find mini conversation starters to get you talking along the way. Your first prompt awaits . . . let’s go! It’s Donuts with Dad! Draw a box full of all your favorite donuts. Draw your favorite donuts, too! Conversation Did you pick the same ones? Different ones? Is there a new type you’d like to try?

Ready to unlock the secrets of the animal kingdom? From wheeking guinea pigs to periscoping rabbits, your journey begins now! “Students will love learning more about the common pets featured in this title….The information is supported by large, clear, colorful photographs showing each distinct species. The animals in these pictures are so adorable that readers will end up wanting them all! Recommended”― School Library Connection Why does a cat rub on my leg? What does it mean when a dog crouches low and wags his tail? And why is that bird hanging upside down? Just what are animals trying to tell us?! Find out in  How to Speak Animal,  the all-in-one beginner's guide for decoding animal language―and learning to communicate back! Discover the dozens of ways that dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, hamsters, guinea pigs, horses, snakes, and fish communicate with their eyes, ears, bodies, movement, and, yes, voices! Broken into chapters by types of animal,  How to Speak Animal includes hundreds of full-color photographs, facts, and simple explanations. You’ll also find tons of extra tips to get the most out of your relationship with your animal. Covers common animals that kids might meet,

Can language really be fun? YES! I Have to Poop! is the hilarious book that gets kids speaking Spanish, Japanese, Punjabi, Swedish, and over 90 other languages with irresistibly wacky (but clean) phrases like: "Dad farted." "I'm a rabid dog!" "Obvs." "TO THE DEATH!" and many more. A delicious introduction to the world's most common (and uncommon) languages, I Have to Poop! delivers smarts and fun for hours on end--no toilet paper required!

A brilliant, colorful way to learn your first words in Japanese! Introduce your child (or yourself!) to the incredible language of Japanese! Featuring over 800 first words with bright, bold illustrations,  My First Book of Japanese  provides each word in English, Japanese (hiragana/katakana), and a romanization that makes pronunciation a breeze. Readers will also find cultural tips, sample sentences, and simple hints on usage and word choice. An index in the back includes a complete list of all words in the book with handy page references. With a special emphasis on the culture and customs you'll find in Japan itself,  My First Book of Japanese  is divided into sections including People, Personal Pronouns, Courtesy, Geography, Family, Transportation, Science, Sports, Holidays and Festivals, Meals, and more. About the Series The Little Library of Languages  teaches beginners the basics of foreign languages through brightly colored illustrations and simple explanations of grammar, spelling, language systems, pronunciations, counting, and more. The perfect gift for families about to travel abroad or for kids who love learning about other people and places.  Titles in the series My First Book of French (Spring 2022)My First Book of Japanese (Spring 2022)My First Book of Mandarin (Fall 2022)My First Book of Spanish ISpring 2023)My First Book of Thai (Spring 2024)My First Book of Korean (Fall 2024)

Meet the the building block of the universe!  "What this title does well is cover the basics of what an atom is and provides clear explanations of how the atom builds into elements, molecules, common substances like sugar, salt, chalk, and soda, even chocolate chip cookies. This book is for the youngest readers and curious minds asking about how life works....This title would work well in an elementary unit about chemistry or physics."― School Library Connection , Recommended Over there is an atom. Wait, you don’t see it? That’s because are super, super, super, super, super small. In this boldly illustrated book for beginners, young kids will learn the basics of atoms, molecules, and how everything fits together to build the world they love. Bright, modern art introduces protons, neutrons, electrons, elements, the periodic table, and much, much more! A stunning teaching aid that's as beautiful as it is educational.

Get front-row seats to the greatest show on the night sky! Find out what to look for, when to watch, scientific explanations, and tips for getting the most out of 2022's night skies in The 2022 Family Astronomical Almanac . This handy guide will make sure your family never miss another celestial event again! From the Welcome to the night sky! There’s nothing quite so humbling and inspiring as spending an evening watching the dance of the heavens. It’s even better when you do it with the people you love, which is why publishing this family guide to the events of the night sky is so exciting for us. How We Chose the Events When it comes to astronomy, there is a lot to learn and a lot to observe! But in this book, we’ve picked out the most popular events that are easiest for beginner families and kids to tackle. You’ll find lunar eclipses, meteor showers, and planetary conjunctions, plus we’ve also noted some of the most significant orbital events of the year, like solstices and equinoxes.

301 Stories to Write makes writing fun! Not a how-to book, kids will instead find over 300 creative prompts to get them putting pencil to paper--and loving it. Write the TRUE story of Goldilocks, what happened after Cinderella got married, what you'd do if YOU were president, which superhero would win in an epic brawl, and more. Sometimes thoughtful, sometimes hilarious, each prompt is designed to secretly get kids learning to describe, persuade, or tell a good story.

Reading with your kids has a profound impact on their development, and now it's easier than ever! In Peter Pan in 20 Minutes a Day, the unabridged text of the beloved story of Peter, Captain Hook, and Neverland is broken down into easy, twenty-minute chunks--perfect for daily read-alouds. Thoughtful questions after each passage boost comprehension and facilitate meaningful discussion, while definitions in the margins make it easy for parents to explain what challenging words might mean. Learn vocabulary, strengthen literacy, introduce the classics, and bond over beautiful literature with Peter Pan in 20 Minutes a Day!