The Wish Book Christmas
Best friends Audrey Barrett and Eve Dawson are looking forward to celebrating Christmas in postwar America, thrilled at the prospect of starting new traditions with their five-year-old sons. But when the 1951 Sears Christmas Wish Book arrives and the boys start obsessing over every toy in it, Audrey and Eve realize they must first teach them the true significance of the holiday. They begin by helping Bobby and Harry plan gifts of encouragement and service for those in their community, starting by walking an elderly neighbor’s yellow Lab―since a dog topped the boys’ wish list for Santa. In the charming tale that follows, Audrey and Eve are surprised to find their own hearts healing from the tragedies of war and opening to the possibility of forgiveness and new love.
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“Bababoo Looks For His Teddy Bear” Board Book
Bababoo has lost his teddy bear! He’s searched high and low, in his playroom and in the garden, but he can’t find his favorite toy anywhere. Bababoo misses Teddy so much; he’s the perfect partner in hide and seek, or for going on lovely picnics with. Even spaghetti taste better when Teddy is there by his side. But just as Bababoo prepares to go to bed, there’s a surprise waiting for him…
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$9.99
“Bababoo Looks For His Teddy Bear” Board Book
Bababoo has lost his teddy bear! He’s searched high and low, in his playroom and in the garden, but he can’t find his favorite toy anywhere. Bababoo misses Teddy so much; he’s the perfect partner in hide and seek, or for going on lovely picnics with. Even spaghetti taste better when Teddy is there by his side. But just as Bababoo prepares to go to bed, there’s a surprise waiting for him…
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$9.99
Weird But True World 2023
Discover Earth’s strangest animals, natural formations, festivals, ancient wonders, news, and more in this newest addition to the wildly popular Weird But True! family―an annual compendium of everything Weird But True! fans love … and then some. Readers will journey across the seven continents, dive into the ocean, and even blast off into space to discover a whole wide world of weird. From the troll doll bug of Suriname to the Bog Snorkeling Championships in Wales to a technicolor village in Indonesia, Weird But True! World offers an unparalleled, adventure-filled exploration of our world’s amazing uniqueness.
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$15.24
National Geographic Kids Ultimate Food Atlas
From monkey bread in Niger to hokey pokey ice cream in New Zealand, the National Geographic Kids Ultimate Food Atlas (Paperback, ages 8-12, $12.99) takes young readers on a culinary journey, showcasing a mouthwatering mixture of foods, feasts and festivals from around the globe. Kids can also learn about the food industry, food attractions and traditional meals from every continent; put on their chef’s hat and try one of the recipes in the book (cherry kompot from Bulgaria, perhaps?); and get some helpful foodie travel tips (when visiting South America, be prepared that the big meal of the day is lunch and dinner is more of a light snack like an arepa or bread and cheese). Gorgeous full color photos highlight the food, culture, people, plants and animals on every continent.
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$12.99
Ultimate Book of Big Cats
They’re strong. They’re powerful. They’re mysterious. Get ready to sink your teeth into the hidden worlds of the seven spectacular big cats―and meet some of their smaller cousins―with National Geographic Explorers Steve Winter and Sharon Guynup as your guides. From rarely seen snow leopards high up in the Himalaya to tigers silently stalking prey through thick jungle to lions going in for the kill, you’ll get the inside scoop on the fascinating worlds of wild felines and what it’s like to live alongside them. With exclusive National Geographic photographs and hair-raising behind-the-lens stories from Winter, this book takes you up close and personal with the coolest cats around.
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$19.99
Explorer Academy: The Nebula Secret
Cruz leaves his tranquil home in Hawaii to join 23 talented kids from around the globe to train at the Explorer Academy with the world’s leading scientists to become the next generation of great explorers. But for Cruz, there’s more at stake. No sooner has he arrived at the Academy than he discovers that his family has a mysterious past with the organization that could jeopardize his future. In the midst of codebreaking and cool classes, new friends and augmented reality expeditions, Cruz must tackle the biggest question of all: Who is out to get him, and why? The Explorer Academy seven book series incorporates fact-based fiction, scientific and cultural elements, codebreaking and ciphers, cool technology and gadgets, and a page turning adventure!
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Why? Animals
If you want to rule in your knowledge about the animal kingdom and become an expert on all creatures that crawl, wriggle, run, swim, leap, and fly, this is the book for you! Want to know why octopuses shoot ink? Or why your cat almost always lands on its feet? Or why on earth penguins can’t fly? This clever Q&A book is packed with answers to your burning questions about animals — like why pesky mosquitoes think your feet are especially delicious!
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$12.99
Just Joking 7
A perfect stocking stuffer — sized just right! The seventh book in this fan-favorite series delivers 300 new laugh-out-loud knock-knocks, puns, question-and-answer jokes, tongue twisters, and more! Hilarious jokes paired with colorful, silly animal photos are sure to tickle the funny bones of kid comedians everywhere. Plus, the portable size is perfect for throwing in a backpack or tossing in the car for guffaws on the go.
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$7.99