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The perfect Fall read! Perfect for fans of the bestselling The Leaf Thief, this is a humorous picture book about a squirrel who enlists the help of his woodland friends as he searches for his missing acorn!Squirrel dug and dug, but he couldn't find it. Which could only mean one thing  . . . someone took his acorn! So he asks Deer. And Skunk. And Racoon. And even Fox! But nobody has seen his acorn! And when Owl pipes up with a meandering monologue about a small tree nearby, he is no help at all! Will Squirrel ever find his missing acorn?Have You Seen My Acorn? is the perfect book for fall and for autumnal story times!Praise for Have You Seen My Acorn?:"Ryland’s tongue-in-cheek “mystery” will entertain young listeners. A whimsical whodunit." --Kirkus reviews"This funny picture book about a clueless, acornless squirrel is a solid purchase for collections." --School Library Journal"A laugh out loud silly mystery young readers will love!"--KidsBookshelf

An Amazon Best Book of the MonthFrom Diabolical Dart Frogs to Perilous Piranhas, here's a unique, humorous alphabet book featuring a dangerous yet feisty cast of characters that will have readers gleefully giggling their way through the alphabet!Adorable Avocado, our sweet narrator, is rudely interrupted by Angry Alligator who intends to throw the orderly world of the alphabet into sheer chaos. From A to Z, the two competing characters argue over what’s better: Elegant Eggplants or Eerie Electric Eels? Kissing Kiwis or Killer King Cobras? With each letter providing a new zany battle between the delightful and the dangerous, and an unexpected twist ending, readers ages 3 to 7 will be on the edges of their seats as they relish this alphabet adventure. In this fresh and funny twist on a classic alphabet book, a hilarious cast of characters with loads of personality takes something expected—the alphabet—and spins it into a wildly unexpected story that readers will reach for over and over.

In this hilarious picture book from the author of Giraffe Is Too Tall For This Book, a clever fish learns to outsmart their predators and wiggle their way out of tricky situations. This new instant favorite is a charming, unexpected, and hilarious adventure tale for readers ages 3-7.Meet Splish: a determined, loveable fish who can’t seem to keep themself from getting in trouble! Here, Splish sets off on a quest for a delicious meal in their vibrant underwater world. Follow along as they flip, wiggle, and splash away from dangerous situations –both expected and unexpected—that lurk above and below the surface…Kids ages 3-7 will cheer for this wily and resourceful fish in this action-packed picture book. Full of twists and turns and interactive elements, here’s a story that will entertain young readers seeking a title that will keep them on the edges of their seats.

Furry, feathered, and scaled - our favourite animal friends are back and finally ready to read . . . IF they can figure out what story to tell. Fresh off of their first adventure, the six friendly animals face a new puzzling predicament - a blank page!(Which can be a little scary, but it can be fun, too.)With colourful speech bubbles, each of the animals - Giraffe, quiet Mouse, problem solving Snake, anxious Elephant, grumpy Cheetah, and Flamingo, who just wants everyone to get along - join in telling an increasingly wild story. As the animals navigate the tale’s many twists and turns, it’s up to the reader to help keep things moving through playful actions, like tap-tap-tapping on a magic wand, tilting the book to help Elephant swim faster, and more.Promoting engagement and creativity, this interactive adventure is ready to bring fun to story times everywhere. Giraffe, friends, and the reader work together to weave a hilarious adventure with new surprises at every turn, proving that all it takes to tell a story is a little imagination - and lots of teamwork!

When the reader opens the book, the light wakes up Giraffe and friends, and they need the reader to help them fall back asleep in this interactive follow-up to Giraffe is Too Tall for This Book and Giraffe’s Book is Missing a Story. Furry, feathered, and scaled—our favourite animal friends are back! There’s just one big problem: It’s past their bedtime, but the reader has woken them up by opening the book! Each of the six animals needs a little something different to get back to sleep—whether it’s a bedtime story, a lullaby, or a little help counting Flamingo’s three toes. The reader helps each animal drift off by rocking the book, joining in the breathing exercises, or petting scared-of-the-dark Giraffe’s neck, which may in fact also help them fall asleep. With colourful speech bubbles and playful prompts, readers are invited to take an active role in every routine, practicing skills like following directions, reading to the animals, and showing empathy along the way. It’s a silly adventure as the animals and the reader work together to chase away nighttime worries, proving that with a little imagination—and a lot of teamwork—bedtime can be fun for everyone!