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LEARN HOW TO WRITE LIKE THE EXPERTS, FROM THE EXPERTS.

In Spilling Ink: A Young Writer's Handbook, you'll find practical advice in a perfect package for young aspiring writers.

After receiving letters from fans asking for writing advice,accomplished authors Anne Mazer and Ellen Potter joined together to create this guidebook for young writers. The authors mix inspirational anecdotes with practical guidance on how to find a voice, develop characters and plot, make revisions, and overcome writer's block. Fun writing prompts will help young writers jump-start their own projects, and encouragement throughout will keep them at work.

Kirsteen Robson This brightly illustrated book is packed with dinosaurs to count and match, differences to spot, mazes to solve and dot-to-dot dinosaurs to finish. There are also coloring pages, dinosaur facts, and scenes to complete with the stickers provided. Eight sheets of press-out activities include a jigsaw puzzle, games, stencils and fun things to make.

By Kirsteen Robson. Get creative with over 200 dinosaur stickers to bring prehistoric scenes to life.

Travel back to dinosaur times to discover fearsome meat-eaters, gentle leaf-eaters and early creatures of the sky and sea. Add stickers to the landscapes to create some exciting prehistoric pictures. Ages 3-5

- The perfect gift for dinosaur fans!
- Ideal size to pop into purses for activity on-the-go
- Simple text to boost vocabulary while encouraging creativity

Sam Taplin Meet the noisiest dinosaurs ever in this fun-filled interactive sound book!

Every dinosaur thinks it's the loudest one of all... but which one is right? Find out the answer in this hilarious sound book. With five roarsome sounds to hear, boisterous rhyming text and funny illustrations, the chaos builds as each dinosaur tries to outdo the last one, until the surprise pop-up ending settles the argument!

Features:
- 5 realistic dinosaur sounds
- Spectacular pop-up ending
- Appealing illustrations
- Fun rhyming story to read aloud
- Interactive sound buttons for hands-on play
- Encourages a love of reading
- Perfect for ages 1-5
- A wonderful gift for birthdays, holidays, and young dino lovers

Perfect for fans of interactive books, sound books, and dinosaur stories, Who's the Loudest Dinosaur? is a storytime favorite children will enjoy again and again.

Anna Milbourne Your dinosaur is so hungry it's begun to chew on the book. Quickly, find something for it to eat! Will it like a bunch of flowers? Or tennis balls? Iced donuts? Turn the wheel on each page to find out! This ingenious novelty book will provide lots of giggly fun, as readers turn the wheel to see different silly foods, along with the dinosaur's reaction. As you feed it, the dinosaur grows and grows, until at the end he doesn't even fit in the book any more!

By Fiona Watt. Packed with 1,000 stickers, this title includes scenes depicting life on earth during the time of the dinosaurs, to which, you can add stickers. It also includes stickers that are intended for children to use wherever they like, encouraging creativity. Ages 4+

By Fiona Watt. Discover the enchanting world of Little Sticker Dolly Dressing!

A delightful little sticker book full of ballerinas for young children to dress for parts in famous ballets including Cinderella, Swan Lake, The Nutcracker and many more. With over 250 enchanting stickers of gorgeous costumes, ballet shoes and accessories. Ages 4+

- Many characters to dress and colourful scenes to decorate
- Over 200 stickers in every book!
- With 10 scenes to complete
- Easy to remove perforated sticker pages for decorating each scene
- Smaller format to fit into a purse or bag for activity on the go!
- Hours of enjoyment to stimulate any child's imagination
- Develop children's concentration and fine motor skills
- 44 pages of screen-free fun!

By Kirsteen Robson. For your little ballet enthusiast! They can use the stickers to create scenes from the world of ballet, from the hard work of a rehearsal and the glamour of a costume fitting to the excitement of performing Swan Lake, The Nutcracker and other classic ballets. With over 200 stickers, including lots of sparkly stickers, it's hours of fun! Perfect for restaurants, car rides, and quiet days at home. Ages 3+

A spellbinding retelling of a classic ballet story, with 10 sound clips. Discover the spellbinding magic of Swan Lake in this musical retelling of the ballet – push the button on each beautiful scene to hear the vivid sound of an orchestra playing from Tchaikovsky’s score.

This tale of a prince, a beautiful swan princess and an evil sorcerer begins in a woodland clearing far, far away. It is Prince Siegfried’s 21st birthday. He is playing games with his friends when his mother, the Queen, arrives to tell him he needs to stop having fun and start looking after the kingdom. Prince Siegfried dreams of running away. He follows an enchanting flock of swans to a clearing by a lake, where four of the little cygnets begin to dance. The most beautiful swan transforms into the Princess Odette, who tells him that she has been cursed to turn into a swan by day and return to her natural form at night by the evil sorcerer Von Rothbart. As the prince and Odette dance, they begin to fall in love.

The story follows Prince Siegfried as he attends his birthday party, is tricked into proposing to Von Rothbart’s daughter Odile and returns to the lake to battle the evil sorcerer. Will the prince be reunited with his swan princess? As you and your little one journey through the magical scenes, you will press the buttons to hear 10 excerpts from the ballet’s music. Readers should press firmly on the pages to activate the sounds, encouraging interactive learning and introducing children to this beautiful piece of music.

At the back of the book, find a short biography of the composer, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, with details about his composition of Swan Lake. Next to this, you can replay the musical excerpts and, for each of them, read a discussion of the instruments, rhythms and musical techniques that make them so powerful. A glossary defines musical terms.

The Story Orchestra series brings classical music to life for children through gorgeously illustrated retellings of classic ballet, opera, and program music stories paired with 10-second sound clips of orchestras playing from their musical scores. 

Ages 3+

By Lesley Sims. Discover the magical world of Sticker Dolly Dressing K-POP!

Follow Yumi, Hana and Gem, aspiring Sticker Dolly K-pop stars, as they record their first single, meet fans at a festival, and shop for outfits for their first live interview. Also starring the legendary Sticker Dolly K-pop boys, Soomin, Kodi and Milo, the book ends with a spectacular joint concert.

Find out about their fandoms, and join them on a visit to the Sticker Dolly Performing Arts School, inspiring the stars of the future. With over 300 stickers, including some for that all-important airport fashion, you can help style them on their glittering adventure. Ages 5+

- Over 300 stickers, including two pages of foiled stickers!
- With 12 scenes to complete.
- Easy to remove perforated sticker pages for decorating each scene.
- Hours of enjoyment to stimulate any child's imagination.
- Develop children's concentration and fine motor skills.
- The perfect choice for screen-free fun!

Bunny and Tree first meet when the tree observes a ferocious wolf threatening the bunny and comes to its protection. From that moment on, there is a bond of trust between the two, which flowers not only into friendship, but amazingly, into a road trip adventure, when Bunny, who's looking for his rabbit friends, convinces Tree that it's time to uproot and see the world. Compelled by sympathy and a shared purpose, Bunny and Tree hit the road, becoming another tremendous and memorable picture book odd couple. Depicted in bright colors in a world of lavish skies and so much to see, Bunny and Tree share in wonder, adventure, misadventure, solidarity, and a sense of homecoming. Written & illustrated by Balint Zsako. Recommended for Ages 7-11.

Awards and accolades: A Wall Street Journal Best Children's Book of 2023. A New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children's Book of 2023. A New York Public Library Best Children's Book of 2023. A Publishers Weekly Flying Start. A 100 Scope Notes Most Astonishingly Unconventional Children's Book of 2023. A Bank Street College of Education Best Children's Book of 2024.

Written by Lee Juck Illustrated by Lee Jinhee Translated from Korean by Stine Su Yon An A beautiful picture book of cosmic dimensions about the tranquility and happiness that come from no longer feeling alone, by Korean singer-songwriter Lee Juck and award-winning illustrator Lee Jinhee.

A long, long time ago, in a far, far corner of the universe, there lived a lonely little star. One day, a comet appears—is this finally the star's chance to make a friend?

Inspired by Halley's Comet, this picture book written by Korean singer-songwriter Lee Juck and illustrated by acclaimed artist Lee Jinhee is about the moments of connection—however brief or rare—that give us the joy and hope to shine bright across the vast universe. 48 Pages • Hardcover. Ages 4-8.

Written & illustrated by Anne Herbauts Translated by Claudia Zoe Bedrick A blind child questions all he encounters—a dog, wolf, elephant, mountain, bird, stream, and tree—about the color of the wind.

Each responds differently, with a shape, color, smell, texture, or idea. Each page displays a visual and tactile palette of cutouts, textures, colors.

It is a sensory experience that makes the invisible experiential, ending with the wind as the pages fly. 48 pages • Paperback with French flaps. Ages 5 and up.

Written & illustrated by Gaëtan Dorémus Translated from French by Emilie Robert Wong.

A bear cub sets out to discover the world—with a little encouragement from a nearby parent—in this charming, brightly colored picture book about exploration, play, budding independence, and security.

The best way to explore the world is on all fours! With its four little paws, a curious bear cub dances across pebbles, feels the tickling grass, splishes and splashes in puddles. So delightful are the curious cub's encounters that even prickly weeds or a little tumble are just part of the fun!

From sensory experience to sensory experience, the bear cub goes on a journey of discovery and surprise that leads it far away from where it started. Perhaps even too far away? Help!! But the moment of panic is soon resolved when the cub is lifted up by two loving arms into a big hug from a parent. 

40 pages • Hardcover. Ages 3-5

The Lion and the Bird is a sensitive, beautiful, and utterly charming fable about generosity, kindness and true friendship. One autumn day, a lion finds a wounded bird in his garden. With the departure of the bird's flock, the lion decides that it's up to him to care for the bird. He does and the two become fast friends. Nevertheless, the bird departs with his flock the following autumn. What will become of Lion and what will become of their friendship? Young readers will learn about emotions, friendship, and kindness.

This book also serves as a great inspiration for budding artists, illustrators and writers.

Christina's note: I chose this book because it's beautifully written and gorgeously illustrated. The words are just enough to help the artwork tell the story, and bring forward the emotions that go along with unexpected friendship and subsequent loss. The story will tug at your heartstrings, and you and your little one will have to read it yourself to see what happens to the Lion and the. Bird in the end! Ages 3+

Written and illustrated by Kaya Doi Translated from Japanese by Yuki Kaneko

The first book in a completely charming series by a well-known Japanese author and illustrator, Chirri & Chirra introduces us to two little girls who go on wonderful adventures together through the natural world. Vibrant, lively, and astonishingly sweet in a pure, unsentimental way, these pages present us with relatable children, small animals, lots of food, atmosphere, and many mysteries.

I9.25" (W) x 6.5" (H) • 40 pages • Hardcover. Ages 4-8.

Written and illustrated by Kaya Doi Translated from Japanese by David Boyd A Wall Street Journal 20 Best Children's Books of the Past 20 Years Selection!  Chirri and Chirra go underground in this charming addition to the Chirri & Chirra series. Behind a hole in their basement wall, Chirri and Chirra discover a network of tunnels.

Join them as they visit moles, discover caves full of glowing flowers, poke at the roots of growing plants, traverse a subterranean lake, and spend the night with a family of badgers!

The fourth book in the Japanese Chirri & Chirra series, this underground adventure is sure to charm and delight.

 9.25"" (W) x 6.5"" (H) • 40 pages. Ages 3-8

Seven-year-old Layla loves life! So she keeps a happiness book. What is happiness for her? For you? Spirited and observant, Layla's a child who's been given room to grow, making happiness both thoughtful and intimate. It's her dad talking about growing-up in South Carolina; her mom reading poetry; her best friend Juan, the community garden, and so much more. 

Written by poet Mariahadessa Ekere Tallie and illustrated by Ashleigh Corrin, this is a story of flourishing within family and community. 2020 Ezra Jack Keats Award Winner for Illustration 2020 Ezra Jack Keats Honor for Writing A Bank Street College of Education Best Children's Book of 2020.

48 pages • Hardcover. Ages 4-8.

Hideout is a dreamlike, lyrical picture book with shades of Where the Wild Things Are that illustrates the power of imagination to transport us to new worlds from author Susanna Mattiangeli and illustrator Felicita Sala. A Junior Library Guild Selection It's time to go, but no one can find Hannah! That's because she's in the park with much to do. She needs to collect caterpillars and sticks, make a bow and arrow, and build a bed out of leaves. Deep in the shrubs, she sets up a secret hideout for herself and her companion, an Odd Furry Creature. Together, they hunker down over the campfire, lost in their own little world. But then a voice cuts through the branches and clearly says, "Where are you?" Hannah brushes off her paper, and the reader learns that Hannah was lost, not in the woods, but in her drawing.