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From the New York Times and USA Today bestselling How to Catch series comes an all-new story about life's greatest adventure: chasing your dreams!This time, there are no traps to build or maps to follow, but only milestones to achieve! Everything you need to catch your biggest dream is already in you! A celebration of resilience, bravery, persistence, and true belief in yourself, How to Catch a Dream is perfect for fans of Oh, the Places You'll Go and Happy Dreamer, and a reminder that catching your dream is always within reach!A great big world is out there waiting...It holds your biggest dream it's true.Excitement, joy, and adventure are ready...Now catching the dream is up to YOU!Also in the How to Catch Series:How to Catch a DinosaurHow to Catch a UnicornHow to Catch a LoveosaurusHow to Catch a LeprechaunHow to Catch a MermaidAnd more!

From the New York Times and USA Today Bestselling How to Catch series comes a new outdoor adventure—do YOU have what it takes to catch BIGFOOT? Join the How to Catch Kids on a camping trip of epic proportions: Bigfoot is on the loose, and the search for Sasquatch is on! But what if Bigfoot is not actually a scary, hairy beast? It's up to YOU and the Catch Club Kids to find out! Filled with adventurous hijinks and STEAM concepts, this hilarious picture book is perfect for parents, educators, cryptid lovers, and readers ages 4-10. What is a Bigfoot Begone?! I don't like the sound of that.These kids are not playing around. I preferred the trap with the hat.Also in the How to Catch Series: How to Catch a YetiHow to Catch a UnicornHow to Catch a MermaidHow to Catch a DinosaurHow to Catch a DragonAnd more!

Snap the plush bearded dragon bracelet onto your arm as you snuggle up to read How to Catch a Class Pet, part of the New York Times and USA Today bestselling series!Filled with zany traps, STEAM concepts, and silly rhymes, parents, educators, and young readers alike will delight in this colorful story as the How to Catch Kids are off to catch the escaped class pets running loose in the school. Parents, young readers, reptile lovers, and educators alike will roar with laughter at this bearded dragon picture book that blends STEAM concepts with hilarity and clever chaos. The bracelet is a classic plush made with premium quality that kids will love—just slap the band onto your wrist and enjoy!Bracelet and Book Pair: The cute bearded dragon snap bracelet doubles as a fun accessory, so kids can carry a piece of the How to Catch adventure wherever they go.Premium Quality: The band is covered with soft silicone so that it's comfortable and safe to wear—it's non-toxic, child safe, and 100% safety test approved.Perfect for Gifting: The nostalgic format of the wristband makes this a charming party favor for birthdays, or gift for Halloween, Christmas, or Easter from parents and grandparents.

From the New York Times and USA Today bestselling series comes a delightfully new, books-about-books adventure, perfect for classrooms and libraries...do YOU have what it takes to catch a BOOKWORM?Read alongside the How to Catch kids as they scour their books for the squiggly-giggly Bookworm that has escaped their local bookstore! It’s up to the Catch Club kids to find this wiggly critter before class begins. Filled with STEAM concepts and an adorably bookish creature, this hilarious picture book is parents, educators, and readers ages 4-10.Allow me to introduce myself.I am what is called a BOOKWORM.Books are what make me happy!I dive right in, wiggle and squirm. Also in the How to Catch Series: How to Catch a UnicornHow to Catch a MermaidHow to Catch BigfootHow to Catch a DinosaurHow to Catch a DragonAnd more!Happy Birthday, How to Catch! Celebrate the 10 Year Anniversary with How to Catch a Bookworm!

Fall into a candy-filled, fantasy adventure from the bestselling How to Catch series...do YOU have what it takes to trap a magical GARDEN GNOME?Tumble alongside the Catch Club Kids into a flower-filled, dragon-flying, giant-grilled-cheese-eating garden, tended to by none other than a magical Garden Gnome. But will this group of adventurous kids manage to catch the Gnome before twilight begins… and their ability to leave this fantastical land ends? Filled with magical hijinks and STEAM learning, this hilarious picture book is perfect for parents, educators, budding gardeners, and readers ages 4-10. Bright illustrations and interactive traps make this story a great gift for birthdays, summer reading kick-off, back-to-school gifts, Christmas, and more!My secret garden is hidden away,Filled with butterflies, songs, and more.It’s enchanted and magical too,‘round each bend are surprises galore!Also in the How to Catch Series: How to Catch a UnicornHow to Catch a MermaidHow to Catch BigfootHow to Catch a DinosaurHow to Catch a DragonAnd more!Happy Birthday, How to Catch! Celebrate the 10 Year Anniversary with How to Catch a Garden Gnome!

A New York Times and USA Today bestseller from the hit How to Catch series! Do YOU have what it takes to snatch a Halloween witch?It's Halloween night and something doesn't seem quite right... When the How to Catch Kids head out to trick-or-treat, there are ghosts, goblins, and ghouls everywhere! Our heroes discover a witch on a broom has opened a magical portal that let out spooky creatures all over the neighborhood. Follow along in this frightfully fun story as they set zany traps for the witch to close the portal and save Halloween before all the candy is gone!How to Catch a Witch is a treat sure to delight young readers and educators alike with STEAM concepts and classic hilarity and chaos. The perfect Halloween gift or basket stuffer that kids ages 3-7 will love!You’ve been waiting all year long to trick-or-treat with friends.But wait—a witch is on the loose! We'll catch her before night’s end!Also in the How to Catch Series:How to Catch a MonsterHow to Catch a UnicornHow to Catch a MermaidHow to Catch a DinosaurHow to Catch an Elfand more!Happy Birthday, How to Catch! Celebrate the 10 Year Anniversary with How to Catch a Witch!

From the creators of the New York Times and USA Today bestselling How to Catch series comes a new exhilarating graphic novel adventure for kids age 6-9!Pup has boundless energy and endless optimism; Dragon is cool and thoughtful but always up for adventure...together, they are best friends who are always there for one another. This time, Pup and Dragon are trying to catch the rare unicorn hiding in the zoo! Can THEY find her?Bursting with colorful art and hilarious text, Pup and Dragon: How to Catch a Unicorn is sure to appeal to How to Catch lovers and new young readers alike.More Pup and Dragon adventures:Pup and Dragon: How to Catch an ElfPup and Dragon: How to Catch a DinosaurHappy Birthday, How to Catch! Celebrate the 10 Year Anniversary with the How to Catch Graphic Novels!

From the creators of the New York Times and USA Today bestselling How to Catch series comes a new exhilarating graphic novel adventure for kids age 6-9!Pup has boundless energy and endless optimism; Dragon is cool and thoughtful but always up for adventure...together, they are best friends who are always there for one another. It’s time for the science fair, and Pup and Dragon have hatched a plan to help the kids win the first prize: They’ll catch a REAL dinosaur!Bursting with colorful art and hilarious text, Pup and Dragon: How to Catch a Dinosaur is sure to appeal to How to Catch lovers and new young readers alike.More Pup and Dragon adventures:Pup and Dragon: How to Catch an ElfHappy Birthday, How to Catch! Celebrate the 10 Year Anniversary with the How to Catch Graphic Novels!

Experience the magic of the New York Times and USA Today bestselling How to Catch brand in this sweet Halloween board book for little ones!Can you catch a witch? It's the spookiest night of the year and one child has a wish: to trap a witch on her broomstick so she can touch a twinkle star in the sky! Brimming with charming rhymes and delightful art, this Halloween book for kids will enchant little readers as they follow the child, her black cat, and puppy friend in building playful lures for the witch on the broom!Filled with cute jack-o'-lantern pumpkins, trick-or-treat costumes, candy, and more, this spellbinding story makes a perfect addition to any Halloween trick-or-treat basket, holiday gift for babies and toddlers, or a festive fall read aloud for ages 0-3!To ride on a magic broom on Halloween nightYou'll have to catch a witch so you can take flight!Looking for more read aloud fun? Also in the How to Catch series:My First How to Catch Santa ClausMy First How to Catch the Easter BunnyHow to Catch a MonsterHow to Catch a Gingerbread ManHow to Catch a Unicorn… And more!

Experience the magic of an all new How to Catch story for a younger audience! From the New York Times and USA Today bestselling How to Catch Brand!It's Christmas Eve, one of the most magical nights of the year! As Santa Claus starts visiting all the good boys and girls, one child has a wish: to catch Santa! Leaving simple lures and traps throughout the house, the child plans to catch the beloved winter legend and give him a tight hug. Brimming with sweet rhymes and adorable art, this new winter story can be read again and again!My First How to Catch Santa Claus is a holiday treat sure to delight little ones with its warmhearted, extra sweet story! Perfect for babies newborn to three years, this Christmas board book for toddlers is a wonderful baby and toddler Christmas gift or stocking stuffer!

Hop along and join the fun of the New York Times and USA Today bestselling How to Catch brand with this sweet Easter board book!Can you catch the wily Easter Bunny this year? In this delightful Easter tale, one child and his baby animal friends hope to catch this Easter legend and learn his special tricks! Just how does he get eggs to every child in one day? Brimming with charming rhymes, simple STEM traps, and bright illustrations, this Easter bunny book for kids will delight little readers as they follow along to build playful lures and trap everyone's favorite bunny!Filled with hidden eggs, baskets, candy, chocolates, and more, this adorable story makes the perfect addition to any Easter basket, holiday gift for babies and toddlers, or a festive springtime read aloud for ages 0-3!I want to catch the Easter Bunny and learn his secret ways,I've set my traps and now just hope we meet on Easter Day!Looking for more read aloud fun? Also in the How to Catch series:My First How to Catch Santa ClausMy First How to Catch a WitchHow to Catch the Easter BunnyHow to Catch a Gingerbread ManHow to Catch a Unicorn… And more!

The newest addition in the New York Times and USA Today bestselling How to Catch series-do YOU have rad skills needed to catch the mystical Daddysaurus?The Catch Club Kids are at it again! This time, they're out to trap the Daddysaurus--a mystical creature capable of such amazing acts of kindness, bravery, brilliance and humor. The kids try to trap the creature with all his favorite activities, but will they succeed? Maybe all they need is a little sweetness to make this awesome Daddysaurus appear! The perfect gift for children ages 4-10 to share with Dad at Father's Day, Christmas, and beyond, this fun dinosaur picture book is filled with silly rhymes and illustrations sure to delight young readers and educators alike with STEAM concepts and classic hilarity and chaos.Have you ever heard of the Daddysaurus, known for his kindness and bravery too?We're on a mission to catch him today, but we may need some help from YOU!Also in the How to Catch Series:How to Catch a DinosaurHow to Catch a UnicornHow to Catch a LoveosaurusHow to Catch a LeprechaunHow to Catch a Mermaidand more!

Get ready for the funniest holiday chase of the season—Pup and Dragon are on a mission to catch an elf!From the creators of the bestselling How to Catch books (over 14 million copies sold), comes the first action-packed entry in a brand-new graphic novel series for kids who love Christmas, comics, and clever chaos. Perfect for ages 6–9.Pup is excitable, loyal, and always dreaming up wild schemes. Dragon is thoughtful, skeptical, and totally new to all things Christmas. When an unexpected visitor leaves behind glittery footprints and cookie crumbs, these two best friends team up to uncover the mystery—and maybe catch an elf in the act.With laugh-out-loud dialogue, expressive full-color panels, and a heartwarming duo kids instantly connect with, Pup and Dragon: How to Catch an Elf is a joyful graphic novel that makes reading feel like play.If your kids love graphic novels like Dog Man, Narwhal and Jelly, or InvestiGators—and can’t wait for the holidays—this fast, funny, and festive graphic novel delivers comic-book joy with a holiday twist.Happy Birthday, How to Catch! Celebrate the 10 Year Anniversary with the How to Catch Graphic Novels!

It's time to deck the halls and set your traps in this new Christmas adventure from the New York Times and USA Today bestselling How to Catch series!Do you have what it takes to catch jolly old St. Nicholas himself? Santa Claus is getting ready to deliver presents to children around the world, but the wily How to Catch Kids have set traps galore! With the help of his trusty Reindeer and Elf, Santa will have to use all his festive magic to avoid being caught.Poised to become a new holiday tradition, this merry picture book is filled with silly rhymes and illustrations sure to delight young readers and educators alike with STEAM concepts and classic hilarity and chaos. The perfect Christmas gift or holiday stocking stuffer for children ages 4-10!It’s Christmas Eve! I am almost there! I know you’ve hatched a plan.So when you hear my HO-HO-HO, try to catch me if YOU can!Also in the How to Catch Series:How to Catch an ElfHow to Catch a ReindeerHow to Catch a SnowmanHow to Catch a Gingerbread ManHow to Catch a Unicornand more!Happy Birthday, How to Catch! Celebrate the 10 Year Anniversary with How to Catch Santa Claus!

The newest adventure in the New York Times and USA Today bestselling How to Catch series—do YOU have what it takes to catch the most special creature yet?The How to Catch Kids are at it again! This time, they’re trying to trap the Mamasaurus—a wonderful creature like no other with strong spirit and a kind heart! On their quest to catch her, the kids think about all the amazing ways in which Mamasaurus is there for them, always ready to share her love and support. The perfect gift for children ages 4-10 to share with Mom at Mother's Day, Christmas, and beyond, this fun dinosaur picture book is filled with silly rhymes and illustrations sure to delight young readers and educators alike with STEAM concepts and classic hilarity and chaos.We’ve heard of a creature like no other, and if the great tales about her are true— Her strong spirit and soft heart are magical, and to catch this Mamasaurus we need YOU! Also in the How to Catch Series:How to Catch a DinosaurHow to Catch a UnicornHow to Catch a LoveosaurusHow to Catch a LeprechaunHow to Catch a Mermaidand more!

From the New York Times and USA Today bestselling How to Catch series comes a magical new adventure about a young Fairy Godmother!After graduating from the academy, a shy new Fairy Godmother has been given the most challenging assignment yet— to watch over the How to Catch Kids! Can she take care of these wacky kids as they prepare for show & tell without getting caught in their wildly inventive traps? Come along for a never-before-seen exciting adventure perfect to celebrate the special role aunts and godmothers play in your life!This brand-new fantastical picture book is filled with silly rhymes, zany humor, and colorful illustrations sure to delight young readers and educators alike with STEAM concepts and classic hilarity and chaos. The perfect basket and stocking stuffer, summer reading, and gift for children 4-10.I am a fairy godmother, you think you know my tale.But this is all brand new to me - I’m blazing a new trail!Also in the How to Catch Series:How to Catch a UnicornHow to Catch a Garden FairyHow to Catch a LoveosaurusHow to Catch a LeprechaunHow to Catch a Mermaidand more!

A new holiday adventure in the NYT and USA Today bestselling How to Catch series perfect to celebrate Groundhog's Day!The How to Catch kids are playing outside when they accidentally wake the groundhog living in the park. When the Groundhog runs away, the kids realize that tomorrow is Groundhog's Day. If they don't catch the groundhog and bring him back, the town won't know when winter ends! The perfect gift for children ages 4-10 to celebrate Groundhog's Day at home or in the classroom, this fun picture book is filled with silly rhymes and illustrations sure to delight young readers and educators alike with STEAM concepts and classic hilarity and chaos.The groundhog is a friendly guy, and he likes to be left alone. But now we've gone and scared him off. We need YOUR help to bring him home! Also in the How to Catch Series:How to Catch a DinosaurHow to Catch a UnicornHow to Catch a LoveosaurusHow to Catch a LeprechaunHow to Catch a Mermaidand more!

The next exhilarating adventure in the New York Times and USA Today bestselling How to Catch series — a Bad Guy is on the loose!The How to Catch kids are having fun at a carnival when an Invisible Bad Guy falls out of the movie they are watching! Convinced that the kids' catching net is the ultimate world-domination device, the Invisible Bad Guy steals it and tries to get away. While this new foe may have superpowers, the How to Catch kids have a few carnival tricks up their sleeves. Can YOU help catch this villain or will their net be lost forever?Full of zany traps, silly rhymes, and bright illustrations, this picture book is sure to capture the attention young readers and educators alike. With STEAM concepts and hilarious characters, How to Catch an Invisible Bad Guy is the perfect summer read, holiday basket or stocking stuffer, or classroom gift for children ages 4-10!Here I am! Muhahaha!My reign has just begun.Do YOU think you can catch me?Alright, let’s have some fun!Also in the How to Catch Series:How to Catch a UnicornHow to Catch a MonsterHow to Catch a GroundhogHow to Catch a LeprechaunHow to Catch a Dinosaurand more!

The newest adventure in the New York Times and USA Today bestselling How to Catch series—do YOU have what it takes to catch the most unique creature yet?The How to Catch Kids are at it again! When one of them is about to gain a new sibling, the team tries to trap the Babysaurus—a curious little creature who loves adventure and learning new things! But will the Babysaurus be a nuisance or your new best friend? The perfect gift for new siblings ages 4-10, this fun dinosaur picture book is filled with silly rhymes and illustrations sure to delight young readers and parents alike. With STEAM concepts and classic hilarity and chaos, How to Catch is a phenomenal Christmas or holiday gift!There are rumors of a stinky beast, quite small, but loud, it's true!This could just be our new best friend, and to catch him we need YOU!Also in the How to Catch Series:How to Catch a MamasaurusHow to Catch a DaddysaurusHow to Catch a UnicornHow to Catch a LoveosaurusHow to Catch a LeprechaunHow to Catch a Mermaidand more!Happy Birthday, How to Catch! Celebrate the 10 Year Anniversary with How to Catch a Babysaurus!

From the creators of the New York Times and USA Today bestselling How to Catch series comes an fast-paced graphic novel adventure for emerging and young readers!Pup has boundless energy and endless optimism; Dragon is cool and thoughtful but always up for adventure...together, they are best friends who are always there for one another. In their bounciest adventure, Pup and Dragon are trying to catch the Easter Bunny!Bursting with colorful art and hilarious text, Pup and Dragon: How to Catch the Easter Bunny is a perfect first graphic novel for reluctant readers, How to Catch fans, or any young reader.More Pup and Dragon Adventures:Pup and Dragon: How to Catch an ElfPup and Dragon: How to Catch a DinosaurPup and Dragon: How to Catch a UnicornHappy Birthday, How to Catch! Celebrate the 10 Year Anniversary with the How to Catch Graphic Novels!

From the creators of the New York Times and USA Today bestselling How to Catch series comes a new exhilarating graphic novel adventure!Pup has boundless energy and endless optimism; Dragon is cool and thoughtful but always up for adventure...together, they are best friends who are always there for one another. In their first underwater adventure, Pup and Dragon are trying to catch a real MERMAID! Can THEY find her?Bursting with colorful art and hilarious text, Pup and Dragon: How to Catch the a Mermaid is sure to appeal to How to Catch lovers and new young readers alike.More Pup and Dragon adventures:Pup and Dragon: How to Catch an ElfPup and Dragon: How to Catch a DinosaurPup and Dragon: How to Catch a Unicorn

Catch your best goodnight dream and join the bedtime fun with this board book for babies and toddlers part of the New York Times and USA Today bestselling How to Catch series!Follow along in this sweet and calming bedtime adventure as the Sandman avoids traps set by children around the house to help them find their happiest dream before they fall asleep. Brimming with charming rhymes, simple STEM traps, and bright illustrations, this board book is sure to spark bedtime fun and a dream-filled imagination for a new set of young fans of the How to Catch brand. This adorable story is the perfect basket stuffer, shower gift for babies and toddlers, or a festive read aloud for ages 0-3!Looking for more read aloud fun? Also in the How to Catch series:My First How to Catch Santa ClausMy First How to Catch a WitchMy First How to Catch the Big Bad WolfMy First How to Catch the Easter BunnyAnd more