TREE THAT'S MEANT TO BE
This Christmas, families can share together this heartfelt, gorgeous holiday story about a lonely little Christmas tree that learns what it means to be loved—with a powerful message to children that they are perfect just as they are.
A small, crookled fir tree is left all alone after the others near it in the forest are chosen by families as Christmas to bring home. But when the forest animals gather around the lonely little tree to cheer it up and celebrate the season, it finds the warmth of the holidays in the heart of a cold, snowy forest.
This is a charming and classic-feeling holiday picture book with a timely message about celebrating our differences and sticking by our friends. Families will love making this part of their holiday traditions, as a perfect book to talk about kindness, generosity, and the true meaning of Christmas.
“Beautiful to behold”—Kirkus
“lyrical language and harmonious art”—Booklist
TRICK OR TREAT LITTLE CRITTER
Celebrate Halloween with Little Critter in this full-color storybook–with cards, stickers, and a poster!
It’s time to go trick-or-treating with Little Critter and friends! Children ages 3 to 7 will love this adorable Halloween storybook–now featuring cards, stickers, and a poster!
TRICK OR TREAT, BABY SHARK
On a dark spooky night, deep down in the sea,
Baby Shark and his friends wondered, “Who can we be?”
Try on these costumes, it’s time to have fun.
We need to get ready, Halloween has begun!
Sing, dance, and read along to this Halloween song, featuring Baby Shark and his underwater friends! Kids and caregivers alike will delight in this silly illustrated story as Baby Shark and his friends try on a variety of costumes and go trick-or-treating, in this book full of funny, eye-popping illustrations and a catchy tune you won’t be able to stop singing. Also features helpful picture guides so readers can dance along, act out the hand and foot movements, and develop their fine motor skills. Cuddle up with your little one and as you laugh, sing, and dance along to this charming and catchy read-aloud!
TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE THANKSGIVING
On the day before Thanksgiving, a group of children visit a turkey farm and meet Farmer Mack Nuggett and his coop of cockerels: Ollie, Stanley, Larry, Moe, Wally, Beaver, Shemp, and Groucho. The children and turkeys giggle and gobble, and everything is gravy. As the trip comes to an end, the children leave the farm with full hearts — and bulging bellies — reminding people and poultry alike that there is much to be thankful for.
This hysterical read-aloud and fan-favorite picture book is now available for the first time in a paper-over-board format!
VERY BRAVE WITCH
On the far side of town, in a big, dark house, lives a brave little witch. She has heard lots and lots about those scary humans and a holiday they call Halloween, but she has never ever seen Halloween for herself. Until one very special Halloween comes along. Perfect for trick-or-treaters of all ages, A Very Brave Witch makes for a playful read-aloud that takes the scariness out of the holiday.
WE ARE GRATEFUL OSTALIHELIGA
The Cherokee community is grateful for blessings and challenges that each season brings. This is modern Native American life as told by an enrolled citizen of the Cherokee Nation.
The word otsaliheliga (oh-jah-LEE-hay-lee-gah) is used by members of the Cherokee Nation to express gratitude. Beginning in the fall with the new year and ending in summer, follow a full Cherokee year of celebrations and experiences. Written by a citizen of the Cherokee Nation, this look at one group of Native Americans is appended with a glossary and the complete Cherokee syllabary, originally created by Sequoyah.
“A gracious, warm, and loving celebration of community and gratitude”—Kirkus Reviews STARRED REVIEW
“This informative and authentic introduction to a thriving ancestral and ceremonial way of life is perfect for holiday and family sharing”—School Library Journal STARRED REVIEW
“An elegant representation”—Shelf Awareness STARRED REVIEW
WE THREE KINGS
We three kings of Orient are;
Bearing gifts we traverse afar,
Field and fountain, moor and mountain,
Following yonder star.
Over two thousand years ago, three great kings journeyed across the desert, riding through the heat of day and dark of night. Each from a different region, each beckoned by the same gleaming star, each bearing treasures, each wishing to welcome a newborn asleep in a manger’s hay — a baby named Jesus, who would change the world.
This beloved Christmas carol, written in 1857, celebrates the wise men’s journey and the first Christmas night. Internationally renowned artist Gennady Spirin pays his own type of homage with paintings so exquisitely detailed and wrought that they, too, are a gift — to that baby in the manger and to you.