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A Sesame Street Passover story with stickers, a poster, and a card game!It's Passover on Sesame Street, and Grover invites a few friends to a Seder at his house. More and more guests show up, and room is made at the table to honor the traditional Passover invitation: "Let all who are hungry come and eat." Girls and boys ages 2 to 5 will particularly enjoy the story's focus on the exciting hunt for the Passover afikomen, a piece of matzah that's hidden for the children to find. A brief explanation of the history and customs of Passover is included at the end. Stickers, a poster that shows a splendid Seder plate, and a press-out matching card game add to the holiday fun. The messages of inclusion and friendship make this colorful paperback storybook particularly timely.

Each living thing in nature follows a life cycle. Come with us as we explore growing up from seed to apple A beautiful blossom appears on the apple tree. Soon it will be a bright and delicious apple Get an up-close look at the life cycle of this yummy fruit-from seed to apple-all in the pages of this book.ABOUT THIS SERIES: Every living thing goes through changes as it grows. Tiny seeds grow into huge pumpkins, beautiful apple trees or tall sunflowers. Little eggs can turn into chickens or frogs. And beautiful butterflies begin life as fuzzy caterpillars. The books in the Growing Up series offer kids the chance to learn what happens at each stage of these life cycles. Engaging text, fascinating facts, and beautiful photos complete these books where readers will discover how the process of a new life starting is always fascinating.

Rhyming text and captivating photos that will help toddlers understand a range of emotions.Rookie Toddler books offer fun ways to engage with little ones during story time and play time. Each book includes story-related tips that help extend the reading experience and emphasize key learnings. Engaging photographs and illustrations will delight your toddler while encouraging a love of reading.

Meet Barack Obama Fact-filled Rookie Read-About Biographies introduce the youngest readers to influential women and men, both past and present. Colorful photos and age appropriate text encourage children to read on their own-as they learn about people like Serena Williams, Neil Armstrong, Rosa Parks, Anne Frank and many more. Our country's first African-American President is getting ready to leave office after two terms. This book offers a look back at Obama's road to the highest office in the land-and provides an overview of some of his greatest accomplishments as chief executive.

Meet Serena Williams Fact-filled Rookie Read-About Biographies introduce the youngest readers to influential women and men, both past and present. Colorful photos and age appropriate text encourage children to read on their own-as they learn about people like Serena Williams, Neil Armstrong, Rosa Parks, Anne Frank and many more. From the time she was five years old, Serena played tennis. Thanks to years of hard work and incredible talent she is considered by many to be the best female player ever. Serena's accomplishments aren't limited to the tennis court, though. She is also a successful entrepreneur and a dedicated philanthropist.

Meet Malala Yousafzai Fact-filled Rookie Read-About Biographies introduce the youngest readers to influential women and men, both past and present. Colorful photos and age appropriate text encourage children to read on their own-as they learn about people like Serena Williams, Neil Armstrong, Rosa Parks, Anne Frank and many more. When she was growing up in Pakistan, girls were not allowed to go to school. Malala refused to stay home She spoke out for education-and was almost killed for standing up for her beliefs. To this day, Malala continues to work to ensure that every girl around the world has the chance to go to school.

Elmo discovers many ways to be kind to his Sesame Street friends as he earns his "K Is For Kindness" badge from his Monster Scout troop in this Little Golden Book. Sesame Street's Elmo plans to work extra hard to earn his "K Is For Kindness" badge from the Monster Scouts. Elmo helps out friends and neighbors in different ways and discovers what it means to be kind to others. Abby Cadabby, Grover, Oscar the Grouch, Bert, and the Count are some of the pals Elmo helps with his good deeds. Girls and boys ages 2 to 5 will learn all about acts of kindness with this terrific Little Golden Book Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit educational organization behind Sesame Street, aims to help kids grow smarter, stronger, and kinder through its many unique domestic and international initiatives. These projects cover a wide array of topics for families around the world.

Celebrate Thanksgiving together on Sesame Street with this Little Golden Book starring Elmo and his family and friends--including Oscar, Abby, Cookie Monster, and Julia Elmo and his parents have invited all their friends over for a special Thanksgiving meal. But the party was supposed to be outside, and it's raining Elmo is disappointed until he takes a walk around Sesame Street and learns from friends including Oscar, Abby Cadabby, Bert, and Ernie that there are so many things to be thankful for--including rain Children ages 2 to 5 will be thankful for this sweet new Little Golden Book. It's the perfect read-aloud to share on Thanksgiving, or any day you want to feel thankful

Join Emma and Theo on their adventures as they meet community helpers in their neighborhood Theo and Emma's school bus driver is getting ready to retire--and now they are sitting in as he trains his replacement. Come along as Emma and Theo get a firsthand look at a bus driver's job.Join in the excitement as these fun-loving friends continue to meet a variety of new community helpers and learn the ins-and-outs of their very important jobs. Each story is told from the point of view of either Emma or Theo in an engaging narrative that combines fiction and nonfiction text. Beautiful illustrations and real-life photos contribute to the fun. Add in a detailed map, a Q&A with a community helper, as well as tips and tools, and you've got a series of books that kids won't want to put down

Join Emma and Theo on their adventures as they meet community helpers in their neighborhood Theo and Emma's school bus driver is getting ready to retire--and now they are sitting in as he trains his replacement. Come along as Emma and Theo get a firsthand look at a bus driver's job.Join in the excitement as these fun-loving friends continue to meet a variety of new community helpers and learn the ins-and-outs of their very important jobs. Each story is told from the point of view of either Emma or Theo in an engaging narrative that combines fiction and nonfiction text. Beautiful illustrations and real-life photos contribute to the fun. Add in a detailed map, a Q&A with a community helper, as well as tips and tools, and you've got a series of books that kids won't want to put down

Meet Emma and Theo, two best friends who share a neighborhood-as well as curious minds and adventuresome spirits Join in the excitement as these fun-loving friends continue to meet a variety of new community helpers and learn the ins-and-outs of their very important jobs. Each story is told from the point of view of either Emma or Theo in an engaging narrative that combines fiction and nonfiction text. Beautiful illustrations and real-life photos contribute to the fun. Add in a detailed map, a Q&A with a community helper, as well as tips and tools, and you've got a series of books that kids won't want to put down

Join Emma and Theo on their adventures as they meet community helpers in their neighborhood Theo and Emma are doing a class project about sanitation workers--and now they are headed to the recycling center to learn more. Come along as they get a firsthand look at a sanitation worker's job.Join in the excitement as these fun-loving friends continue to meet a variety of new community helpers and learn the ins-and-outs of their very important jobs. Each story is told from the point of view of either Emma or Theo in an engaging narrative that combines fiction and nonfiction text. Beautiful illustrations and real-life photos contribute to the fun. Add in a detailed map, a Q&A with a community helper, as well as tips and tools, and you've got a series of books that kids won't want to put down

Rediscover the story of the largest and most luxurious ship ever built At the time of its construction, the Titanic was an engineering wonder. At 882 feet, 8 inches long -- a distance of more than four city blocks -- the ship was the largest ever built. It was also the most luxurious and, supposedly, the safest. It took 3,000 workers at the Harland and Wolff shipyard in Belfast almost three years to complete construction. Learn about the process -- from stem to stern -- in Building the Titanic.ABOUT THE SERIES: On the night of April 14-15, 1912, the largest and most luxurious ship ever built hit an iceberg and sunk on her maiden voyage. More than 100 years later, the Titanic continues to fascinate. How did this supposedly "unsinkable" ship meet its icy fate? Who were the people who sailed on the ship, and what was that experience like before, during, and after the disaster? What did explorers discover in 1985 when they found the sunken ship at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean? Featuring historical imagery, first-hand accounts, and lively text, the four titles in this series will answer all these questions... and more.

Bedtime routines are more fun with Grandma! In this sweet board book, different grandma and grandbaby animal pairs prepare for bed, from bath time to story time. Invite your little one to feel the crocodile's scales, for instance, as you read aloud, Grandma makes my bath time fun While I get nice and clean. We splash each other till at last, My scales are gleaming green! Me and Grandma love to cuddle, Splashy, splooshy, soapy cuddles!Then cuddle up for the night as you say "I love you" one more time. The cute rhymes, adorable art, and fun tactile elements make this book the perfect gift from a grandma to her little one, for a first-time grandma, or in celebration of Grandparents Day.Snuggle in! Even bedtime is better with Grandma.

Laugh through bedtime with this hilarious, lift-the-flap board book about a young giraffe who has so much fun with his bedtime routine that he doesn't have time to go to sleep. With each reminder that it's time for bed, little giraffe moves on to the next nightly activity with enthusiasm--until he's finally all tuckered out and tucked in.Giraffe's Long Good-Night is a silly bedtime story that will coax high-energy toddlers and preschoolers into calling it a night. This read-aloud book featuresflaps that unfold in all directions to reveal how little giraffe has gotten carried away againsilly rhyming text that celebrates time together at bedtimesturdy board pages and a sparkly coverclever illustrations by Shahar Kober that are packed with surprisesa calming close to help little ones transition to sleepYou and your child will love following along as this sweet and silly giraffe stre-e-e-e-tches out every stage of bedtime, from popping bubbles in the bath to trying on all his favorite pajamas to praying for each and every friend. This funny and short bedtime story will be a fresh favorite for your family's nightly story times.

Fill Halloween season with mystery, giggles, and sweet animal friends as you lift the flaps in this guessing-game board book for preschoolers full of playful illustrations and festive fun.Who is the monster with long whiskers? Whose furry ear is flopping out of that spooky mask? This read-aloud book is full of silly surprises as animal friends come to the door in some truly wild costumes on the sweetest night of the year.Halloween Hugs appeals to preschoolers’ and kindergartners’ love of surprises as theydiscover the costumed trick-or-treater on each pagehunt for clues to the guest’s true identitylift the flap to find the cuddly animal with its mask removedlaugh along with the upbeat rhyming riddlesenjoy the illustrations of jack-o-lantern pumpkins, flying bats, and Halloween candyOffering a colorful cover, sturdy board pages, and easy-to-open flaps, this not-so-scary Halloween tale will be a perennial favorite with your little ones at story time all October, or in any season.

What would happen to Christmas if Santa Claus were a sloth . . . literally? Would Slothy Claus make it to every home by Christmas morning? Join Slothy Claus in this fun, charming story that teaches kids that Christmas is about more than presents under the tree.Slothy Claus has lots of presents for good boys and girls this year, but how is this notoriously lethargic animal supposed to travel all around the world in just one night? You guessed it—Slothy takes his sweet time and does what sloths do best: sleep and eat. Will the kids wake up to empty stockings and no presents under the tree? Will Christmas be ruined?With a bright, glittery cover, Slothy Claus is a humorous, heartwarming tale with a positive message for kids and adults about patience and contentment.Children ages 4 to 8 willlearn that the joy of Christmas doesn't come from gifts and toys but from the love between family and friends;enjoy the delightfully funny one-of-a-kind artwork; andcheer on Slothy Claus as they read classic rhymes.Parents will lovethe story’s themes of family and friends, giving and contentment, and patience;giving this book for Advent, Christmas, or other holidays and celebrations;reading this book to their kids at bedtime on Christmas Eve or any time;making Slothy Claus part of their Christmas reading tradition; andidentifying with a protagonist that’s a little fatigued (and hungry) around the holidays.This holiday season, celebrate Christmas (and sloth life) with Slothy Claus.

Learn the ABCs with images and words that touch on Biblical concepts and help little ones appreciate God's creations.God created our diverse world from apples to zebras and everything between. This joyful early learning book will engage small children as they learn their letters and increase their vocabulary, while learning Bible concepts and prayers.

Celebrate Hanukkah with Grover and friends on Sesame Street It's Hanukkah on Sesame Street, and Grover invites his friends to a Hanukkah party at his house. Girls and boys ages 2 to 5 will learn the why and how of celebrating Hanukkah along with Elmo, Telly, Abby Cadabby, Cookie Monster, Big Bird, Oscar the Grouch, Bert, Ernie, Zoe, and Murray. The story offers a simple outline of the holiday's origins, lighting the menorah, playing dreidel, and eating latkes and other traditional delicacies. This colorful paperback storybook offers stickers, press-out Hanukkah cards, and a poster with a Hanukkah party game. The story includes gentle messages about friendship, kindness, and tolerance to highlight the Sesame Street mission of helping kids grow smarter, stronger, and kinder-because Sesame Street is the most trusted name in early learning.