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Grow kindness, hope, and faith in this Easter picture book with light Christian themes from the creators of the New York Times bestselling book, The Christmas Blessing!In this gentle retelling of the parable of the butterfly, a garden full of animals eagerly await the return of their teacher, Caterpillar, who has entered a cocoon for the season. Will they be able to keep faith, lean on each other, and wait with hope for their friend to return?The Easter Blessing is a beautifully illustrated, rhyming holiday read-aloud that celebrates the themes of Lent, Holy Week, and Easter through the eyes of forest animals. Perfect for kids ages 4-7, it encourages faith-based values with a heartwarming message of hope.A special blessing at the end invites families to reflect together, making this book more than just a story — it's a tradition you'll treasure year after year.Whether you're building a holiday library or searching for a meaningful gift, The Easter Blessing delivers a timeless message of faith and togetherness—wrapped in the joy of Easter.

From the New York Times bestselling series comes the heartwarming picture book sequel to the Christmas classic Little Red Sleigh!After receiving an invitation from Santa to come to the North Pole, Little Red Sleigh is whisked off to begin her sleigh training before the holiday season begins. Finally, her dreams of becoming Santa’s big sleigh are coming true…if she can learn how to fly. But try as she might, Little Red cannot get off the ground. With the help of her friends at the North Pole and some Christmas magic, Little Red Sleigh soon realizes she always had it in her to soar.With traditional Christmas illustrations that enchant and a heartwarming message of finding joy in all that you do, this festive picture book is perfect for readers ages 4-10. It is a wonderful family read-aloud, stocking stuffer, or gift opportunity for Christmas, bedtime, story time, and more!On a chilly morning in early winter, as the first snow of the season dusted the ground, a little red sleigh leaned against the wall, waiting…Read the rest of the Little Heroes, Big Hearts series: Little Red SleighLittle Blue BunnyLittle Purple TractorLittle Yellow BusLittle Orange Pumpkin

Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: K to 5Published in partnership with the National Aquarium of New Zealand, Inky the Octopus is based on a real-life aquatic escape! The best octopus book for kids looking to learn more about aquatic animals and aquariums.Follow Inky the octopus as he escapes from the National Aquarium of New Zealand to the ocean! Based on a true story, Inky the Octopus: Bound for Glory chronicles the adventure that the real-life Inky might have taken on his escape to freedom in the open ocean!BONUS: backmatter includes the real-life stories of Inky and other daring octopuses, as well as fascinating facts about these masters of disguise!A Bank Street College of Education Best Children's Book of the Year (Ages 5-9)A Florida Sunshine State Young Readers Award Winner

Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: K to 5Published in partnership with the National Aquarium of New Zealand, Inky the Octopus is based on a real-life aquatic escape!Follow Inky the octopus as he escapes from the National Aquarium of New Zealand to the ocean! Based on a true story, Inky the Octopus: Bound for Glory chronicles the adventure that the real-life Inky might have taken on his escape to freedom in the open ocean!BONUS: backmatter includes the real-life stories of Inky and other daring octopuses, as well as fascinating facts about these masters of disguise!A Bank Street College of Education Best Children's Book of the Year (Ages 5-9)A Florida Sunshine State Young Readers Award Winner

A New York Times bestselling picture book for kids with light Christian themes to celebrate kindness, teamwork, and the miracle of the very first Christmas.In this fictional take on the Nativity story, a stable full of animals is about to witness a miracle. But will they be able to put aside their differences in time to prepare the manger for a very special guest?The Christmas Blessing is a beautifully illustrated, rhyming holiday read-aloud that celebrates the Nativity story through the eyes of animals in the stable on that wonderful night in Bethlehem long ago. Perfect for kids ages 4–7, it gently teaches faith-based values with a heartwarming message.A special blessing at the end invites families to reflect together, making this book more than just a story—it’s a tradition you’ll treasure year after year.Whether you’re building a holiday library or searching for a meaningful gift, The Christmas Blessing delivers a timeless message of love and togetherness—wrapped in the joy of Christmas.

Ride along in this heartwarming back to school picture book about facing the first day jitters!The Little Yellow Bus had prepared for this day for a long time. His parents had talked a lot about how great it would be when he heads out to pick up children and drive them to their school building-all by himself! Yellow wanted to feel excited...but he did not. Instead, he was nervous with the first day jitters, imagining that the day could only go horribly wrong. But, with a little help and encouragement from mom and dad, Little Yellow takes a deep breath, starts his engine, and decides that it's time to prove to himself that he can be brave. Little Yellow Bus is the heartwarming reminder that sometimes even the days when we are scared and anxious can become the most wonderful adventure, if we only believe in ourselves. Filled with full-color illustrations and an inspiring message for kids, this timeless story is one you will want to come back to again and again. Why readers love Little Yellow Bus:Parents, grandparents, and teachers will have fun reading aloud this inspirational, growth-mindset book to kidsScreen-free fun for children back-to-school and the holiday seasonPerfect back to school gift for children ages 4-7Ideal holiday gift and stocking stuffer for kids

On a magical night filled with frights, one little pumpkin gets a bigger scare and has a bigger adventure than she bargained for!Little Orange Pumpkin has been waiting all year for Halloween night to come! She has big plans to collect lots of candy and find all the spooky, scary things in her neighborhood, and she is going to do it all by herself, no matter what her Mommy and Daddy say. Deep in her heart, she believes she is ready, but when Little Pumpkin slips into a magical, spooky world full of monsters, she realizes that maybe she doesn’t want to be a big pumpkin just yet! This Halloween, she just might learn you’re never alone when you have family who love you.Little Orange Pumpkin is a heartwarming story you’ll want to read again and again. Full of imagination and Halloween adventure, this story will remind you there’s nothing like home to feel safe and loved.Why readers love Little Orange Pumpkin:For fans of the New York Times and USA Today bestseller Little Red SleighParents, grandparents, and caregivers will love reading this nostalgic inspirational book to kidsPerfect Halloween gift for ages 4-7, birthday or graduation gift, or read aloud for any time of year!Screen-free fun for childrenAlso in the Little Heroes, Big Hearts series:Little Red SleighLittle Blue BunnyLittle Yellow BusLittle Purple Tractor

Poised to become an instant classic, Little Stuffed Bunny captures the nostalgia, love, and warmth of childhood. With heartwarming, lyrical text and stunning illustrations perfect for fans of Winnie the Pooh and The Velveteen Rabbit, this is a timelesstimeless picture book tells of the unconditional bond of a child and their special stuffed friend who both discover that the greatest adventure is to love and be loved in return.Why readers love Little Stuffed Bunny:Parents, grandparents, and teachers will love reading this nostalgic, inspirational book to kidsThe perfect Easter basket stuffer, birthday or graduation gift, or encouraging read aloud for any time of year!Screen-free fun for children