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Grumpy Monkey Storytime Gift Set
Monkey around with this Storytime Gift Set!
Join Grumpy Monkey as he learns how to deal with unexplained feelings and stays up way past his bedtime!
This Storytime Gift Set includes:
- GRUMPY MONKEY (hardcover)
- GRUMPY MONKEY UP ALL NIGHT (hardcover)
- One (1) Brown Monkey Plushie
Target age group 4-7
This book title is not available for sale to customers outside the U.S.
Pack Contains:Sorry, we only have 25 of that item availableWhat Was the Lewis and Clark Expedition? (What Was?)
Caldecott Medalist St. George chronicles the mission of Meriwether Lewis, William Clark, and the Corps of Discovery, who left St. Louis, Missouri, on May 21, 1804, to explore the vast, unknown territory acquired a year earlier in the Louisiana Purchase. The two-year journey finally brought the explorers to the Pacific Ocean.
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Target age group 8-12Sorry, we only have 40 of that item availableBlood in the Water
Mega bestselling and award-winning author Tiffany D. Jackson (The Weight of Blood; White Smoke) makes her thrilling middle-grade debut with a can't-put-it-down murder mystery set on Martha's Vineyard. R.L. Stine, bestselling author of Goosebumps, says, "Don't miss this one!"
This summer, beware of sharks...
Brooklyn girl Kaylani McKinnon feels like a fish out of water. She's spending the summer with family friends in their huge house on Martha's Vineyard, and the vibe is definitely snooty. Still, there are beautiful beaches, lots of ice cream, and a town full of fascinating Black history. Plus a few kids her age who seem friendly.
Until the shocking death of a popular teenage boy rocks the community to its core. Was it a drowning? A shark attack? Or the unthinkable--murder?
Kaylani is determined to solve the mystery. But her investigation leads her to uncover shocking secrets that could change her own life as she knows it... if she survives.
New York Times bestselling author Tiffany D. Jackson makes her thrilling middle-grade debut with this heart-pounding mystery packed with twists and turns that will keep readers guessing until the end.
Target age group 8-12Sorry, we only have 20 of that item availableHero Like Me
This Black History Month, empower children to stand up for what is right with this picture book inspired by the real-life events around the statue of a slave trader, its toppling, and heroic replacement.
"They call him "HERO," but he's no HERO -- not to me."
A statue of a man who sold freedom for cotton and tea. The world around her says this man is a hero. But she knows he's not a hero -- not a real one. Heroes are hard to find. She looks for them around corners, under rocks, and on TV, but there are none that she can see. And so, the little girl marches and shouts for them instead. And that statue -- he doesn't belong. He doesn't stand for Kindness. He doesn't stand for Peace. Maybe he shouldn't stand at all.
A HERO LIKE ME is inspired by the events of June 7, 2020, in Bristol, England, when a statue of seventeenth-century slave trader Edward Colston was pulled down and thrown into Bristol Harbor during an anti-racism protest.
Co-author Jen Reid was one of the protesters that day, and despite being afraid of heights, she spontaneously climbed onto the empty plinth and raised her fist high above her head -- a moment that was captured on camera and shared around the world.
On the morning of July 15, a statue of Jen by Marc Quinn was added to the empty plinth. It was called "A Surge of Power" and it gained national attention for the 24 hours it was in place, and beyond. This inspiring picture book tells the story of these events through the eyes of a little girl who, every day on her way to school, sees a towering statue.
A HERO LIKE ME empowers readers to have courage to stand up for what is right and be their own hero. It shows every reader that they have a voice in their community and a say in who is on their streets. They they too have power, just like Jen.
A 2024 Notable Social Studies Trade Book
A 2023 Jane Addams Children's Book Award Finalist, Picture Books
Target age group 5-8Sorry, we only have 1286 of that item availableNumbers: A Peep Through Book (Little Mouse Learns) (Board Book)
A bright, fun first concepts book featuring sweet mice characters and simple, yet clever die-cuts to explain the concept of numbers.
In this innovative die-cut title, children will learn the concept of numbers through bright, fun illustrations featuring Little Mouse and other friendly animal characters. The peep-through holes help children engage with the title and encourage sensory development and exploration.
Target age group 0-4Sorry, we only have 1916 of that item availableDragon: A Lift Pull and Pop Book (Hide and Peek) (Board Book)
Join Sam in this fun interactive picture book with pop-out flaps as he searches for traces of a dragon in the forest.
This beautifully illustrated fun interactive book follows Sam's journey through the forest to his campsite on his search for a dragon! He follows some footprints and other clues, and on each page readers can spot glimpses of the dragon.
Lift the flaps, pull the sliding tabs and open the pop-ups to help Sam find him, as the clever interactive features bring this book to life! HIDE AND PEEK: DRAGON is a playful, interactive board book with a fun peekaboo element which young children will love!
Target age group 2-4Sorry, we only have 1256 of that item availableMonster: A Lift Pull and Pop Book (Hide and Peek) (Borad Book)
Join a young brother and sister in this fun interactive picture book with pop-out flaps as they search for traces of a monster in their garden!
This beautifully illustrated fun interactive book follows two siblings around their garden on their search for a monster. They follow growling noises and other clues, and on each page, readers can spot glimpses of the monster.
Lift the flaps, pull the sliding tabs, and open the pop-ups to help them find the monster, as the clever interactive features bring this book to life! HIDE AND PEEK: MONSTER is a playful, interactive board book with a fun peekaboo element which young children will love!
Target age group 2-4Sorry, we only have 925 of that item availableMy First Farm Animals (Tiny Cloth Books)
This sweet, soft, and stackable first cloth book is the perfect way to introduce babies to the animals around the farm!
This beautiful farm-themed cloth book features first animal names and colorful, high-contrast illustrations on a colored background. Babies are born with undeveloped vision and researchers have found that they strongly prefer high-contrast images that stand out in their blurry new world.
They can marvel at the brightly-colored farm animals of all kinds on these soft cloth pages. The small and chunky cubed format makes it easy to grasp and play with.
Each book in the series sits inside a sturdy, reusable box featuring atmospheric illustrations. The boxed can be stacked and arranged to form different patterns as a bonus puzzle game!
Little ones will be enthralled by these delightful and giftable books as they develop their vision and language skills, as well as hand-eye coordination.
Target age group 0-3Sorry, we only have 5183 of that item availableMy First Jungle Animals (Tiny Cloth Books)
This sweet, soft, and stackable first cloth book is the perfect way to introduce babies to the animals of the jungle!
This beautiful jungle-themed cloth book features first animal names and colorful, high-contrast illustrations on a colored background. Babies are born with undeveloped vision and researchers have found that they strongly prefer high-contrast images that stand out in their blurry new world.
They can marvel at the brightly-colored jungle animals of all kinds on these soft cloth pages. The small and chunky cubed format makes it easy to grasp and play with. Each book in the series sits inside a sturdy, reusable box featuring atmospheric illustrations. The boxes can be stacked and arranged to form different patterns as a bonus puzzle game!
Little ones will be enthralled by these delightful and giftable books as they develop their vision and language skills, as well as hand-eye coordination.
Target age group 0-3Sorry, we only have 5839 of that item availableMy First Ocean Animals (Tiny Cloth Books)
This sweet, soft, and stackable first cloth book is the perfect way to introduce babies to the ocean and all its creatures!
This beautiful ocean-themed cloth book features first animal names and colorful, high-contrast illustrations on a colored background. Babies are born with undeveloped vision and researchers have found that they strongly prefer high-contrast images that stand out in their blurry new world.
They can marvel at the brightly-colored ocean animals of all kinds on these soft cloth pages. The small and chunky cubed format makes it easy to grasp and play with. Each book in the series sits inside a sturdy, reusable box featuring atmospheric illustrations. The boxes can be stacked and arranged to form different patterns as a bonus puzzle game!
Little ones will be enthralled by these delightful and giftable books as they develop their vision and language skills, as well as hand-eye coordination.
Target age group 0-3Sorry, we only have 6041 of that item availableMy First Dinosaurs (Tiny Cloth Books)
This sweet, soft, and stackable first cloth book is the perfect way to introduce babies to the wild world of dinosaurs!
This beautiful dinosaur-themed cloth book features colorful, high-contrast illustrations on a colored background, which will help babies develop their hand-eye coordination as they play with these wonderful and tactile books. Babies are born with undeveloped vision and researchers have found that they strongly prefer high-contrast images that stand out in their blurry new world.
They can marvel at the brightly-colored prehistoric creatures of all kinds on these soft cloth pages. The small and chunky cubed format makes it easy to grasp and play with. Babies can turn the cloth pages one by one, or seamlessly line up or stack the pages to create a bonus puzzle game!
Little ones will be enthralled by these delightful and giftable books as they develop their vision and language skills, as well as hand-eye coordination.
Target age group 0-3Sorry, we only have 5973 of that item availableViolinist of Auschwitz
Based on the unforgettable true story of Alma Rosé, this novel brings to life one of history's most fearless inspiring, and courageous heroines.
In Auschwitz, every day is a fight for survival. Alma is inmate 50381, the number tattooed on her skin in pale blue ink. She is cooped up with thousands of others, torn from loved ones, trapped in a maze of barbed wire. Every day people disappear, never to be seen again.
This tragic reality couldn't be further from Alma's previous life. An esteemed violinist, her performances left her audiences spellbound. But when the Nazis descend on Europe, none of that can save her... When the head of the women's camp appoints Alma as the conductor of the orchestra, performing for prisoners trudging to work as well as the highest-ranking Nazis, Alma refuses: "they can kill me but they won't make me play."
Yet she soon realizes the power this position offers: she can provide starving girls with extra rations and save many from the clutches of death. This is how Alma meets Miklos, a talented pianist.
Surrounded by despair, they find happiness in joint rehearsals, secret notes, and concerts they give side by side-- all the while praying that this will one day end. But in Auschwitz, the very air is tainted with loss, and tragedy is the only certainty... In such a hopeless place, can their love survive?
Target age group 15 and upSorry, we only have 244 of that item available11 Days in December: Christmas at the Bulge 1944
A true World War II Christmas story from the best-selling author of SILENT NIGHT.
It was truly a white Christmas in the Ardennes Forest in 1944, but that was cold comfort to the Allied soldiers trying to stop the Nazis from retaking Belgium in one of the most decisive battles of World War II.
While a German loudspeaker taunted, "How would you like to die for Christmas?," the Allied forces dug in, despite freezing conditions. They needed a miracle. In a medieval chapel, General Patton, who needed clear skies to allow airborne reinforcements to reach his trapped men, uttered what would become a famous prayer: "Sir, what side are you on?"
His soldiers wouldn't be home for Christmas, but as the skies cleared, they went on to win a battle and a war.
11 DAYS IN DECEMBER is the dramatic story of a miraculous shift in the midst of a terrible battle, and an extraordinary chapter from the greatest war of the modern era.
Target age group 15 and upSorry, we only have 268 of that item availableBehind Nazi Lines: My Father's Heroic Quest to Save 149 World War II POWs
Now in paperback at a special value price, the true story of World War II American Red Cross volunteer Andrew Hodges, who traveled behind enemy lines to negotiate the release of 149 Allied prisoners of war.
In 1944, hundreds of Allied soldiers were trapped in POW camps in occupied France. The odds of their survival were long. The odds of escaping, even longer. But one man had the courage to fight the odds... An elite British S.A.S. operative on an assassination mission gone wrong. A Jewish New Yorker injured in a Nazi ambush.
An eighteen-year-old Gary Cooper look-alike from Mobile, Alabama. These men and hundreds of other soldiers found themselves in the prisoner-of-war camps off the Atlantic coast of occupied France, fighting brutal conditions and unsympathetic captors.
But, miraculously, local villagers were able to smuggle out a message from the camp, one that reached the Allies and sparked a remarkable quest by an unlikely -- and truly inspiring -- hero.
Andy Hodges had been excluded from military service due to a lingering shoulder injury from his college-football days. Devastated but determined, Andy refused to sit at home while his fellow Americans risked their lives, so he joined the Red Cross, volunteering for the toughest assignments on the most dangerous battlefields.
In the fall of 1944, Andy was tapped for what sounded like a suicide mission: a desperate attempt to aid the Allied POWs in occupied France -- alone and unarmed, matching his wits against the Nazi war machine. But, despite the likelihood of failure, Andy did far more than deliver much-needed supplies.
By the end of the year, he had negotiated the release of an unprecedented 149 prisoners -- leaving no one behind. This is the true story of one man's selflessness, ingenuity, and victory in the face of impossible adversity.
Target age group 15 and upSorry, we only have 196 of that item availablePrincess and the Frog (Disney World Of Reading)
Usually, a storybook kiss turns a frog into a prince. Not this time! "The Princess and the Frog" is a modern twist on a classic tale.
Set in New Orleans, the beautiful Tiana dreams of opening a restaurant in an old sugar mill. When she meets a frog prince who desperately wants to be human again, her kiss leads them both on a hilarious adventure through the bayous of Louisiana, where (surprisingly) dreams can come true.
Readers will be enchanted upon meeting this Disney Princess!
Target age group 2-5Sorry, we only have 1120 of that item availableLightyear (Disney Pixar) (Graphic)
This hardcover full-color graphic novel retells the exciting story of Disney/Pixar "Lightyear" -- now streaming on Disney+!
Disney/Pixar "Lightyear" is a sci-fi action-adventure and the definitive origin story of Buzz Lightyear -- the hero who inspired the toy.
The film reveals how a young test pilot became the Space Ranger that we all know him to be today. "Lightyear" is directed by Angus McLane and produced by Galyn Susman.
Target age group 6-9Sorry, we only have 497 of that item availableHealthy Heroes Pre-K Workbook (Nickelodeon Paw Patrol)
Get ready for some fun learning with the Nickelodeon PAW Patrol SAME OR DIFFERENT Pre-K workbook!
This educational workbook is perfect for kids aged 3-7 and covers a variety of subjects including reading, writing, and critical thinking skills. With colorful pages and engaging activities, this workbook is sure to capture the attention of all readers.
This PAW Patrol Workbook includes a certificate of completion at the end!
Stickers included.
Target age group 3-5Sorry, we only have 59 of that item availableSame Or Different Pre-K Workbook (Nickelodeon Paw Patrol)
Get ready for some fun learning with the Nickelodeon PAW Patrol SAME OR DIFFERENT Pre-K workbook!
This educational workbook is perfect for kids aged 3-7 and covers a variety of subjects including reading, writing, and critical thinking skills. With colorful pages and engaging activities, this workbook is sure to capture the attention of all readers.
This PAW Patrol Workbook includes a certificate of completion at the end!
Stickers included.
Target age group 3-5Sorry, we only have 64 of that item availableTrue Beauty (True Beauty #01) (Graphic)
TRUE BEAUTY, a smash hit webcomic from Korea...
Jugyeong Lim has been treated unfairly by her family and bullied by her enemies due to being perceived as ugly. She learns how to use makeup by binge-watching YouTube tutorials. As she slowly masters the art of makeovers, her dramatic transformation leads to her overwhelming popularity and fame.
Armed with her newfound beauty, Jugyeong is in a love triangle with two of the most handsome boys at school: Suho, the stoic mystery man who knows her secret and Seojun, the "bad boy." But will her elite status be short-lived? How long can she keep her true appearance a secret?
Living in a society where people are judged based on their physical appearance, Jugyeong navigates both high school and her college life, while her self-esteem, romantic life and career are constantly in flux.
Target age group 13-17Sorry, we only have 189 of that item availableDump Trucks and Dogsleds: I'm on My Way Mom! (Hank Zipzer #16)
When Hank first heard that his mom was having a baby boy, he wasn't so thrilled. And when he finds out that the baby will be sharing his room, Hank is positively outraged! To make things easier, Dad suggests he take Hank and Emily away for some bonding.
But on the first day of their trip, a freak snowstorm arrives. And then they get a call that the baby is coming early! Hank, Dad, and Emily know they have to get home - and fast! They hop on a train, hitch a ride on a dump truck, jump on a snowmobile, and climb into a dogsled, all in a desperate attempt to get home in time for Baby Zipzer's birth.
Target age group 8-12Sorry, we only have 425 of that item availableHow to Raise a Reader
An indispensable guide to welcoming children -- from babies to teens -- to a lifelong love of reading, written by Pamela Paul and Maria Russo, editors of The New York Times Book Review.
Do you remember your first visit to where the wild things are? How about curling up for hours on end to discover the secret of the Sorcerer's Stone?
Combining clear, practical advice with inspiration, wisdom, tips, and curated reading lists, HOW TO RAISE A READER shows you how to instill the joy and time-stopping pleasure of reading. Divided into four sections, from baby through teen, and each illustrated by a different artists, this book offers something useful on every page, whether it's how to develop rituals around reading or build a family library, or ways to engage a reluctant reader.
A fifth section, "More Books to Love: By Theme and Reading Level," is chock full of expert recommendations. Throughout, the authors debunk common myths, assuage parental fears, and deliver invaluable lessons in a positive and easy-to-act-on way.
Target age group 18 and upSorry, we only have 199 of that item availableWe Are a Garden: A Story of How Diversity Took Root in America
This lyrical and extremely timely picture book illuminates the many different migrants who have made their homes in North America through the centuries.
Long ago a strong wind blew. It blew people, like seeds, to a new land. The wind blew in a girl and her clan, where herds of mammoths still wandered the frozen tundra. It later blew a boy and his family across frigid waters, and they spread across the new land. Over time, the wind continued to disperse newcomers from all directions. It blew in men who hoped to find gold, and slave ships, and immigrant families. And so it continued, for generations and generations.
Here is a moving and tender picture book that beautifully examines centuries of North American history and its people.
Target age group 4-8Sorry, we only have 495 of that item availableRock Stars Don't Nap
Inspired by classic rock songs and eighties hair bands, ROCK STARS DON'T NAP is a hilarious bedtime story for anyone who's got "Moves Like Jagger."
There was no denying it: Jimmy was born to rock. With his mom and dad in tow, Jimmy is rocking and rolling wherever he goes. But when Mama tells Jimmy its time to get some shuteye, what is a washed-up rock star to do?!
Full of puns and Easter eggs, ROCK STARS DON'T NAP is a charming picture book that will rock little ones to sleep.
Target age group 4-8Sorry, we only have 435 of that item availableBrave Volodymyr: The Story of Volodymyr Zelensky and the Fight for Ukraine
From acclaimed author Linda Elovitz Marshall comes a picture book biography of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky that highlights the importance of standing up for what one believes in, defending freedom at all costs, and maintaining hope in the face of war's atrocities -- with stunning art from Ukrainian illustrator Grasya Oliyko.
Volodymyr Zelensky wanted to make Ukraine a better, kinder, more joyful place. Born to Jewish parents, Volodymyr had much love and pride for his country. Growing up, even with Ukraine's various conflicts, he liked to make people laugh. After university, he became a comedian and actor. But he knew humor wasn't enough to fix his nation's ongoing problems. So, in 2019, he ran for president -- and won!
Leading with honesty, heart, and humor, President Zelensky stood up for what he believed in, no matter how tough the situation. And when Ukraine was invaded, he bravely defended his country, the Ukrainian people, and their right to freedom at all costs.
Featuring an author's note, educational timeline, and more, this powerful nonfiction account beautifully captures President Volodymyr Zelensky's journey to office and Ukraine's fight for truth and independence amidst rising tensions.
Target age group 4-8Sorry, we only have 473 of that item availableCornrows
Every design has a name and means something in the powerful past and present richness of the Black tradition. Mama's and Great-Grammaw's gentle fingers weave the design, and their lulling voices weave the tale, as they braid their children's hair into the striking cornrow patterns of Africa.
"Camille Yarbrough captures the warmth of family affection and the pride of our rich heritage in a story that's superbly illustrated by Carole Byard." --Essence
"Camille Yarbrough is a poet, griot and storyteller who has crafted a special, rhythmic and moving story for you and yours... The illustrations by Carole Byard dignify and give all due respect to the story." --Council on Interracial Books for Children
A Coretta Scott King Award Winner for Illustrations
A Notable Children's Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies
Target age group 5-8Sorry, we only have 895 of that item availableCrowned with Glory
An ode to Black hair and Black girl joy, this joy-filled rhyming picture book invites young readers into the world of a young Black girl as she rocks her God-given beauty.
"Hello, world! I'm a gift from above.
I already know that I am loved.
Gazing around with a great big grin --
there's a whole wide world for me to take in."
From the hair on her head to the tips of her toes, Azira knows that she is awesome! And whether it's styled in twists, curls, braids, Bantu knots, a textured bun, or left totally natural, her hair is just one of the countless things that helps Azira celebrate who God made her to be.
She's able to live out a beautiful story because God has crowned her with glory -- and Azira wants you to do the same! Young readers will be inspired by this empowering, uplifting reminder to always be and love who God created them to be.
Target age group 4-8Sorry, we only have 483 of that item availableGeorge W Bush (Little Golden Book)
Help your little one dream big with a Little Golden Book biography all about President George W. Bush! The perfect introduction to nonfiction for preschoolers!
This Little Golden Book about George W. Bush -- the forty-third president of the United States and a talented artist -- is an inspiring read-aloud for young readers.
Target age group 4-8Sorry, we only have 500 of that item availableDear Rosie (Graphic)
A heartwarming graphic novel about middle grade friendship, loss, and moving on in the spirit of STARGAZING and REAL FRIENDS.
Seventh-grader Millie has the best friends in the whole world: Florence, Claire, Gabby, and Rosie, but when Rosie dies in a car accident everything changes.
Rocked by grief, the remaining four girls struggle to move on. Millie barely understands her normal pre-teen feelings, let alone the messy ones left behind by Rosie, so she outruns her emotions by throwing herself into a mystery: a cryptic notebook abandoned at her family's laundromat.
Could the clues in the notebook be related to Rosie? Together, Millie and her friends embark on a heartwarming journey to heal from the loss of Rosie and end up finding more than they ever could have even imagined.
Target age group 8-12Sorry, we only have 480 of that item availableDon't Check Out This Book!
From the creators of the award-winning "Three-Ring Rascals" and "43 Old Cemetery Road" series!
Is the sweet town of Appleton ripe for scandal?
Consider the facts:
- Appleton Elementary School has a new librarian named Rita B. Danjerous. (Say it fast.)
- Principal Noah Memree barely remembers hiring her.
- Ten-year-old Reid Durr is staying up way too late reading a book from Ms. Danjerous's controversial "green dot" collection.
- The new school board president has mandated a student dress code that includes white glove and bow ties available only at her shop.
Sound strange? Fret not.
Appleton's fifth-grade sleuths are following the money, embracing the punny, and determined to get to the funniest, most rotten core of their town's juiciest scandal. Don't miss this seedy saga!
Target age group 8-12Sorry, we only have 470 of that item availablePebble and Wren (Graphic)
A little girl and her live-in monster learn about what makes them different -- and what unites them.
Based on his webcomic of the same name, PELLY AND WREN follows human girl Wren and her live-in monster, Pebble, as she teaches them all about how the human world works -- from why the moon changes shape to why we don't eat candy wrappers -- while trying to unlock special abilities without which Pebble will have to return to the monster forest.
A silly, sweet, and sometimes gross tribute to friendship for fans of CALVIN AND HOBBS and CATWAD.
Target age group 8-12Sorry, we only have 1072 of that item availableWild Tongues Can't Be Tamed: 15 Voices from the Latinx Diaspora
Edited by The Bronx is Reading founder Saraciea J. Fennell and featuring an all-star cast of Latinx contributors, WILD TONGUES CAN'T BE TAMED is a groundbreaking anthology that will spark dialogue and inspire hope. In WILD TONGUES CAN'T BE TAMED, best-selling and award-winning authors as well as up-and-coming voices interrogate the different myths and stereotypes about the Latinx diaspora.
These fifteen original pieces delve into everything from ghost stories and superheroes, to memories in the kitchen and travels around the world, to addiction and grief, to identity and anti-Blackness, to finding love and speaking your truth.
Full of both sorrow and joy, WILD TONGUES CAN'T BE TAMED is an essential celebration of this rich and diverse community.
The best-selling and award-winning contributors include Elizabeth Acevedo, Cristina Arreola, Ingrid Rojas Contreras, Naima Coster, Natasha Diaz, Saraciea J. Fennell, Kahlil Haywood, Zakiya Jamal, Janel Martinez, Jasminne Mendez, Meg Medina, Mark Oshiro, Julian Randall, Lilliam Rivera, and Ibi Zoboi.
Target age group 12-18Sorry, we only have 488 of that item availableYou'll Never Believe What Happened to Lacey: Crazy Stories about Racism
Now a writer and performer on Late Night with Seth Meyers and host of The Amber Ruffin Show, Amber Ruffin lives in New York, where she is no one's First Black Friend and everyone is, as she puts it, "stark raving normal." But Amber's sister Lacey? She's still living in their home state of Nebraska, and trust us, you'll never believe what happened to Lacey.
From racist donut shops to strangers putting their whole hand in her hair, from being mistaken for a prostitute to being mistaken for Harriet Tubman, Lacey is a lightning rod for hilariously ridiculous yet all-too-real anecdotes.
She's the perfect mix of polite, beautiful, petite, and Black that apparently makes people think "I can say whatever I want to this woman" and now, Amber and Lacey share these entertainingly horrifying stories through their laugh-out-loud sisterly banter.
Painfully relatable or shockingly eye-opening (depending on how often you have personally been followed by security at department stores), this book tackles modern-day racism with the perfect balance of levity and gravity.
A New York Times Bestseller
An Indie Next Pick
A Library Journal Best Book of the Year
Target age group 17 and upSorry, we only have 246 of that item availablePrisoners of the Castle: An Epic Story of Survival and Escape from Colditzthe Nazis Fortress Prison
The "entertaining [and] often-moving account" (The Wall Street Journal) of the remarkable POWs whose relentlessly creative attempts to escape a notorious Nazi prison embodied the spirit of resistance against facism, from the author of THE SPY AND THE TRAITOR
In this gripping narrative, Ben Macintyre tackles one of the most famous prison stories in history and makes it utterly his own.
During World War II, the German army used the towering Colditz Castle to hold the most defiant Allied prisoners. For four years, these prisoners of the castle tested its walls and its guards with ingenious escape attempts that would become legend. But as Macintyre shows, the story of Colditz was about much more than escape. Its population represented a society in miniature, full of heroes and traitors, class conflicts and secret alliance, and the full range of human joy and despair.
In Macintyre's telling, Colditz's most famous names -- like the indomitable Pat Reid -- share glory with lesser known but equally remarkable characters like Indian doctor Birendranath Mazumdar whose ill treatment, hunger strike, and eventual escape read like fiction; Florimond Duke, America's oldest paratrooper and least successful secret agent; and Christopher Clayton Hutton, the brilliant inventor employed by British intelligence to manufacture covert escape aids for POWs.
PRISONERS OF THE CASTLE traces the war's arc from within Colditz's stone walls, where the stakes rose as Hitler's war machine faltered and the men feared that liberation would not come soon enough to spare them a grisly fate at the hands of the Nazis.
Bringing together the wartime intrigue of his acclaimed OPERATION MINCEMEAT and keen psychological portraits of his best-selling true-life spy stories, Macintyre has breathed new life into one of the greatest war stories ever told.
"Macintyre has a knack for finding the most fascinating story lines in history." --David Grann, author of THE WAGER and KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON
A New York Times Bestseller
Target age group 17 and upSorry, we only have 293 of that item availableMe Before You (Movie Tie In) (Me Before You Trilogy #01)
From the #1 New York Times best-selling author of THE GIVER OF STARS, discover the love story that captured over 20 million hearts in ME BEFORE YOU, AFTER YOU, and STILL ME.
They had nothing in common until love gave them everything to lose... Louisa Clark is an ordinary girl living an exceedingly ordinary life -- steady boyfriend, close family -- who has barely been farther afield than their tiny village.
She takes a badly needed job working for ex-Master of the Universe Will Traynor, who is wheelchair bound after an accident. Will has always lived a huge life -- big deals, extreme sports, worldwide travel -- and now he's pretty sure he cannot live the way he is.
Will is acerbic, moody, bossy -- but Lou refuses to treat him with kid gloves, and soon his happiness means more to her than she expected. When she learns that Will has shocking plans of his own, she sets out to show him that life is still worth living.
A love story for his generations and perfect for fans of John Green's THE FAULT IN OUR STARS, ME BEFORE YOU brings to life two people who couldn't have less in common -- a heartbreakingly romantic novel that asks, "What do you do when making the person you love happy also means breaking your own heart?"
USA Today's "Top 100 Books to Read While Stuck at Home Social Distancing"
Target age group 17 and upSorry, we only have 192 of that item availableOne Big Day (Board Book)
ONE BIG DAY is a board book celebration of that very special day -- a baby's first birthday. The perfect gift for babies and their parents to share!
"One big box
One big bow
One big cake
One big blow... "
ONE BIG DAY is a joyful read-aloud! This book makes a happy gift for showers, birthdays, and other celebrations of milestone baby and toddler events.
Target age group 0-4Sorry, we only have 71 of that item availableWhere the Rhythm Takes You
Inspired by Jane Austen's PERSUASION, WHERE THE RHYTHM TAKES YOU is a romantic, mesmerizing novel of first love and second chances.
Seventeen-year-old Reyna has spent most of her life at the Plumeria, her family's gorgeous seaside resort in Tobago. But what once seemed like paradise is starting to feel more like purgatory. It's been two years since Reyna's mother passed away, two years since Aiden -- her childhood best friend, first kiss, first love, first everything -- left the island to pursue his music dreams.
Reyna's friends are all planning their futures and heading abroad. Even Daddy seems to want to move on, leaving her to try to keep the Plumeria running. And that's when Aiden comes roaring back into her life -- as a VIP guest at the resort. Aiden is now one-third of DJ Bacchanal -- the latest, hottest music group on the scene. While Reyna has stayed exactly where he left her, Aiden has returned to Tobago with his Grammy-nominated band and two gorgeous LA socialites. And he may (or may not be) dating one of them...
"What a delightful debut! It's like the perfect island vacation: breezy, warm, romantic, lots of soul searching, and full to the brim with love." --Jasmine Guillory, New York Times best-selling author
Target age group 15 and upSorry, we only have 222 of that item availableBig Dreams of Small Creatures
From Black-ish writer and director Gail Lerner comes a whimsical and heartwarming tale where two unlikely allies band together to protect and defend the insect world from the worst enemy of all... humans.
Ten-year-old Eden's quiet life is upended when she saves a paper wasp nest from destruction and discovers, to her awe and amazement, that she and its haughty queen can talk to each other.
This first conversation is the start of a grand adventure, leading Eden to The Institute for Lower Learning, a secret laboratory devoted to the peaceful coexistence of humans and insects. The Institute is more fantastic and idyllic than Eden could've imagined but hidden deep within its tunnels is an old secret that could spell the end for all insects on earth.
Nine-year-old August, an aspiring actor and bullied fourth-grader, is looking for that very secret after a few disastrous encounters have left him wanting to squash every annoying bug into oblivion. After all insects are small -- he is big. And if there is anything he's learned from the bullies at school -- it's that being bigger is what counts.
But in the world of The Institute where insects have a place of their own, both Eden and August discover being bigger isn't necessarily better and sometimes the most courageous thing to do is to set out to make a new friend.
"What an enchanting and wondrous book for young readers." --Jamie Lee Curtis, actress and best-selling children's book author
Target age group 10 and upSorry, we only have 283 of that item availableFriendly Four
Celebrate friendship with Coretta Scott King Award winners Eloise Greenfield and Jan Spivey Gilchrist!
Drum is worried that summer will be a bummer until Dorene, Louis, and Rae enter his life unexpectedly. Together they embark on an unforgettable summer of discovery and creative play.
With free-verse poetry perfect for reading aloud and inspired illustrations, this picture book by the legendary author/illustrator team follows four children as they explore the bonds of friendship, family, and community.
"Fun for reading aloud." --Booklist
Target age group 4-8Sorry, we only have 623 of that item availableMagic Fan
When Yoshi, a remarkable young Japanese builder, runs out of ideas, a magic fan inspires him with new projects. It is only after losing the fan that Yoshi discovers he can depend on his own imagination after all.
"Fan-shaped cutout pages are splendid enhancements to this well-designed, stylish tale." --Publishers Weekly
Target age group 4-7Sorry, we only have 294 of that item availableMustache Baby Christmas (Board Book) (Mustache Baby)
Mustache Baby is headed straight for the naughty list until he figures out it is much more fun to give than to receive in this hilarious holiday board book.
Billy is an unusual baby -- he was born with a mustache! And his pal Javier was born with a beard. Things get even sillier on Christmas Eve when Javier's beard turns white and he becomes Santa Baby!
Being Santa Baby is a lot of work -- listening to the other babies' Christmas wishes, taste testing treats, and getting the dachshunds, ahem, reindeer, ready for their big night. Luckily, Mustache Baby, AKA Elf Baby, shows up in the St. Nick of time to help make the toys. But when he finishes, he decides to keep them all for himself! Hijinks ensue, landing Mustache Baby firmly on the naughty list.
Target age group 0-3Sorry, we only have 455 of that item availableKaren's Ghost (Baby Sitters Little Sister Graphic#11)
Another graphic novel in this fun series spin-off from "The Baby-Sitters Club," adapted and illustrated by DK Yingst!
Karen thinks there's a ghost in her house! But she has never really seen the ghost of Old Ben Brewer... until now.
Karen and her stepsister, Kristy, have found out that Ben Brewer and his spooky friends are going to have a birthday party in their attic on Halloween night! It used to be fun having a ghost around. But now Karen isn't so sure!
Target age group 7-10Sorry, we only have 45 of that item availableHoot Hoot! Storytime Gift Set
"Hoot Hoot!
Hoot to Who?
Hoot to You!"
This humorous Storytime Gift Set introduces readers to the insane world of Maddy McClellan's Owls, where you never know who is hooting to who!
This Storytime Gift Set includes:
- HOOT HOOT! (paperback)
- One (1) Snowy Owl Plushie
Target age group 4-8
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Pack Contains:Sorry, we only have 4 of that item availableLittle Owl's 1 2 3 Storytime Gift Set
Little Owl flies through the night forest, visiting his friends. One friendly fox says hello, two beavers wave, three skunks nibble berries. And when Little Owl finally reaches his own tree, he sees Raccoon who has gathered ten acorns. Sweetly told, this Storytime Gift Set is just right for readers learning their numbers!Out of stock
This Storytime Gift Set includes:
- LITTLE OWL'S 1 2 3 (board book)
- One (1) Snowy Owl Plushie
Target age group 0-3
This book title is not available for sale to customers outside the U.S.
Pack Contains:Tiny Tiger Storytime Gift Set
In the steamy, tropical brush, young tigers play on the jungle floor! Follow your very own tiger cub through the jungle with this Storytime Gift Set!
This Storytime Gift Set includes:
- TINY TIGER (hardcover)
- One (1) Tiger Cub Plushie
Target age group 3-5
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Pack Contains:Sorry, we only have 1 of that item availablePink Seahorse 43.5"
Pink Seahorse Plush 43.5".
Stuffed AnimalSorry, we only have 17 of that item available
