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A hilarious and endearing picture book that encourages self-acceptance from Emmy-nominated author Bess Kalb and illustrator Erin Kraan. "I'm the Buffalo FluffaloI heave and I huffaloLeave me alone becauseI've had enuffalo!"Buffalo Fluffalo arrives on the scene puffed up with pomp and self-importance.He likes being a lone buffalo!But when a huge sudden rain shower pours down from the clouds, revealing a drenched and soggy pipsqueak, will the other animals see through all of the bluff, fluff and bravado?This humorous and delightful rhyming picture book touches on dealing with insecurity, self-acceptance and how to show compassion.

A hilarious and endearing picture book that encourages self-acceptance from Emmy-nominated author Bess Kalb and illustrator Erin Kraan. "I'm the Buffalo FluffaloI heave and I huffaloLeave me alone becauseI've had enuffalo!"Buffalo Fluffalo arrives on the scene puffed up with pomp and self-importance.He likes being a lone buffalo!But when a huge sudden rain shower pours down from the clouds, revealing a drenched and soggy pipsqueak, will the other animals see through all of the bluff, fluff and bravado?This humorous and delightful rhyming picture book touches on dealing with insecurity, self-acceptance and how to show compassion.

Anders does not seem like himself. He and his friend Jeff are headed out for a picnic, but no matter how much Anders insists that he’s feeling just fine, Jeff gets the sense that his best friend isn’t being totally honest. Should he check in on Anders, or give him space? Should he help him out, or just be by his side? How can he be a good friend if he doesn’t know what his friend might need?

You may look at sloth and think she is lazy. No, no. You’d be mistaken. She is turbo-charged!Don’t blink. You’ll miss sloth climbing very, very, very HIGH and very, very, very FAST.Want to race through the forest? Sloth can set this place a blaze with her quickness.But all that zipping and zooming can be exhausting. Yawwnnn.If there’s one thing sloth is even better at… it’s getting a good day’s sleep.With laugh-out-loud humour, I Am Speedy is the perfect bedtime (or naptime) story for even the silliest little readers.

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Introducing a sweet and silly buffalo who tries to bluff and fluff his way into being bigger than he really is. This laugh-out-loud story by an Emmy-nominated comedy writer shows it’s okay to be yourself.I’m the Buffalo FluffaloI heave and I huffaloLeave me alone because I’ve had enuffalo.Buffalo Fluffalo arrives on the scene puffed up with self-importance. Stomping around and raising billows of dust, Buffalo Fluffalo proclaims his superiority to the other creatures—the ram, the prairie dog, and the crow—who just want to be his friend. So Buffalo Fluffalo, who has had enuffalo, heads off to grumble to himself. Suddenly, a rain shower pours down from the clouds and—what’s this? All of his fluffalo is a soggy mess! There Fluffalo stands, a drenched pip-squeak without his disguise. The other animals, who could see through Fluffalo’s bravado from the start, circle around to comfort him. As prairie dog says with a smile in his eyes, You’re great how you are, no matter your size.Readers will find Buffalo Fluffalo’s insecurity endearing and will be moved to reassure him. This humorous and delightful book encourages self-acceptance with a lighthearted touch.

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Fluffalo has had enuffalo when his quiet prairie life is turned upside down by the arrival of his new sibling, Puffalo, in this sweet and funny follow-up to the #1 New York Times bestselling Buffalo Fluffalo!Every day, Buffalo Fluffalo goes about his usual routine. He munches all the grass he can eat, frolics and rollicks with his friends, and at noontime, lies down for a nap in the shade. But one morning, Fluffalo wakes up to a loud wailing cry and, to his surprise, finds a little buffalo named Puffalo with the tiniest, shiniest eyes!At first, Fluffalo does not like Puffalo. “What does it need?” he huffs in alarm. But Crow wisely explains that Puffalo doesn't need much—just time to learn and grow. Slowly, Fluffalo watches as Puffalo learns to trip, slip, gallop, and trot. He teaches Puffalo to eat plants and to keep away from red ants. Together, the two take long strolls and snuggle for naps. And even though Puffalo sometimes slows him down, Fluffalo realizes that life is much better with Puffalo by his side.From national bestseller and Emmy-nominated comedy writer Bess Kalb comes this hilarious tale featuring the surly Buffalo Fluffalo and introducing his new sibling, Puffalo. Illustrated by the talented Erin Kraan, readers will delight in the loving message about the joy of discovering that the yelly, smelly, squiggly, and short new sibling might be a tiny bit cute.

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Fluffalo has had enuffalo when his quiet prairie life is turned upside down by the arrival of his new sibling, Puffalo, in this sweet and funny follow-up to the #1 New York Times bestselling Buffalo Fluffalo!Every day, Buffalo Fluffalo goes about his usual routine. He munches all the grass he can eat, frolics and rollicks with his friends, and at noontime, lies down for a nap in the shade. But one morning, Fluffalo wakes up to a loud wailing cry and, to his surprise, finds a little buffalo named Puffalo with the tiniest, shiniest eyes!At first, Fluffalo does not like Puffalo. “What does it need?” he huffs in alarm. But Crow wisely explains that Puffalo doesn't need much—just time to learn and grow. Slowly, Fluffalo watches as Puffalo learns to trip, slip, gallop, and trot. He teaches Puffalo to eat plants and to keep away from red ants. Together, the two take long strolls and snuggle for naps. And even though Puffalo sometimes slows him down, Fluffalo realizes that life is much better with Puffalo by his side.From national bestseller and Emmy-nominated comedy writer Bess Kalb comes this hilarious tale featuring the surly Buffalo Fluffalo and introducing his new sibling, Puffalo. Illustrated by the talented Erin Kraan, readers will delight in the loving message about the joy of discovering that the yelly, smelly, squiggly, and short new sibling might be a tiny bit cute.

Celebrate the magic of Christmas with the story of Jingle, the littlest reindeer who sets out to earn her place on Santa’s team, and shows what’s possible even when the odds (and antlers) are against you.In the magical North Pole, little Jingle has one big dream: to earn her magic bells and fly with Santa’s team. But in a world full of strong and mighty reindeer, Jingle stands out for being... well, small. When the annual Reindeer Games put her to the test, Jingle will need more than speed and strength to succeed—she’ll need heart, hope, and a whole lot of ingenuity.With her loyal pup Holly Jolly by her side, Jingle tackles tinsel-filled tasks and an avalanche of snowy challenges on her way to unwrapping the greatest gift of all: the true meaning of Christmas cheer.From Marvel Comics creator MacKenzie Cadenhead and the #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator of Buffalo Fluffalo, Erin Kraan, comes a festive tale that's a sleighful of holiday magic. Jingle's journey reminds readers that sometimes, the best presents come in unexpected packages.

Don’t look at this bear and think she is ferocious. She’s quite the opposite of grizzly. She is friendly!Being thoughtful has always come naturally to this grizzly bear - she thinks it’s appreciated by all her forest friends. But in reality, her friendliness usually complicates the other animals’ lives in laugh-out-loud moments. Like when she 'rescues' a rabbit from her own burrow or hands a hungry badger an angry hive of bees.From the silly to the sincere, this story will charm any reader who is drawn to animals, laughter, and unexpected bear hugs.