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Here's the hilarious story of Donut, a scruffy unicorn who can't fly-- but who keeps on trying! From the author of One Big Pair of Underwear and the illustrator of Sweety.When Donut, a fluffy, scruffy unicorn with a colorful horn spots a bird in the air, she thinks, why can't I be up there, too? And so she jumps! off of a log and and even a trampoline. But thump! she falls down to the ground. After many attempts at flight (including wings fashioned out of sticks), Donut schemes with the other animals in the field, and finally comes up with an ingenious and imaginative solution. Finally, her perseverance pays off-- and Donut flies! With a simple text and expressive art, here is a character-driven story from a popular author-illustrator duo that's laugh-out-loud funny, ingenious, and sure to appeal to all those unicorn fans out there--especially those who like their unicorns a little on the imperfect side. 

Becca helps her grandmother fulfill a lifelong dream during a vacation packed with "bucket list" fun in this endearing and lively summertime picture book.After Becca learns the term “bucket list” from her grandmother, she decides to make her own summer bucket list, packed with everything from swimming in the ocean for the first time to baking turtle-shaped challah. But in between a water-balloon fight and a rooftop sleepover, she also has a plan to help Bubbe check an item off her bucket list. Peppered with Yiddish and Hebrew words and full of affection, this is a joyful and inspiring story that's perfect for family sharing.

Ruby and her family celebrate Hanukkah in a brand-new way.

While the other Vikings love to holler and howl and battle and brawl, Leif prefers spending time by himself atop the beautiful fjord. But when it’s time for the Viking Games, everyone must participate. Will Leif let down his clan . . . or surprise them? Highlighting the value of nature and earthly wonders, best-selling author Laura Gehl teams up with illustrator Timothy Banks to remind readers to stay true to themselves and to look at things from a new perspective.

Celebrate Halloween with the Owl family in this joyful, rhyming picture bookFollow along with the Owl family on Halloween as they plan their costumes, go trick-or-treating, and more! Laura Gehl’s lively rhyming text and Lydia Nichols’s vibrant illustrations make for a spirited read.

Celebrate Halloween with the Owl family in this joyful, rhyming board bookWitch hats to wear.Vampires to scare.Candy to share.HAPPY OWL-OWEEN!Follow along with the Owl family on Halloween as they plan their costumes, go trick-or-treating, and more! Laura Gehl’s lively rhyming text and Lydia Nichols’s vibrant illustrations make for a spirited read.Includes an author's note at the end that shares details about the origins of Halloween.

Celebrate Hanukkah with the Llama family in this joyful, rhyming picture book Follow along with the Llama family’s Hanukkah traditions as they light their menorah, spin the dreidel, fry latkes, and more. Laura Gehl’s lively rhyming text and Lydia Nichols’s vibrant illustrations make for a festive read. The book also features kid-friendly back matter, with expanded information on the holiday’s history and traditions.

From science teacher Laura Gehl and award-winning illustrator Loris Lora, Who Laid These Eggs? invites children tolift the flaps on every page of this board book to learn about eight animal species and their nests!  In this innovative nonfiction board book, young readers will see eggs in different environments on each spread. They can lift the flaps to discover all of the different animal nests and eggs—and learn a simple fact about each species. Featured creatures include robins, alligators, ostriches, salmon, butterflies, seagulls, snakes, and chickens, plus the kids who gather the eggs from the coop!

Meet nature’s oddballs in author Laura Gehl and illustrator Gareth Lucas’s engaging board book about some of the most unique insects in the world.Get ready to buzz with excitement! Odd Bugs introduces babies and toddlers to highly unusual creepy-crawlies, including a beautiful glasswing butterfly and the treacherous robber fly!Lively rhyming verses provide the comforting repetition that little ones crave, even as their minds are opened to new and fascinating creatures from around the world. At the end of the book, readers will find photographs of each bug, along with more detailed factual information.From the goliath beetle to the Picasso moth, red-headed bush cricket, saddleback caterpillar, robber fly, glasswing butterfly, and leaf insect, this book celebrates the diversity and wonder of the insect world. The vibrant illustrations and playful text make learning about bugs fun and memorable, sparking curiosity in young readers and encouraging them to explore the natural world.With its sturdy board book format, Odd Bugs is built to withstand enthusiastic little hands and repeated readings. Discover the weirdest insects on Earth and inspire a lifelong love of nature!

Mama set another place.Papa found an extra seat.Hannah squeezed to make more space,Thrilled to have a guest to greet.Uh-oh! As the sheep family Passover seder begins, more and more guests show up!

What will the hare and the tortoise see as they race across Israel from Tel Aviv to the Dead Sea?

Young, awkward, messy Lila the koala wants to help her family get ready for Shabbat dinner. Her plan is to bake her own loaf of challah—but each time she tries, the challah comes out wrong. What''s the secret to making the best koala challah ever?

Young, awkward, messy Lila the koala wants to help her family get ready for Shabbat dinner. Her plan is to bake her own loaf of challah—but each time she tries, the challah comes out wrong. What''s the secret to making the best koala challah ever?

Mama set another place.Papa found an extra seat.Hannah squeezed to make more space,Thrilled to have a guest to greet.Uh-oh! As the sheep family Passover seder begins, more and more guests show up!

Kar-Ben Read-Aloud eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting to bring eBooks to life! Mama set another place.Papa found an extra seat.Hannah squeezed to make more space,Thrilled to have a guest to greet.Uh-oh! As the sheep family Passover seder begins, more and more guests show up!

What will the hare and the tortoise see as they race across Israel from Tel Aviv to the Dead Sea?

Kar-Ben Read-Aloud eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting to bring eBooks to life! What will the hare and the tortoise see as they race across Israel from Tel Aviv to the Dead Sea?