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Maggie Smith, bestselling author of the viral poem “Good Bones” and the memoir You Could Make This Place Beautiful, delivers a lyrical and reassuring picture book perfect for calming active minds at bedtime (or anytime). A Today Show Spring Pick!At bedtime, when lights go out…sometimes thoughts stay on. Scary things and worries flutter and flap around. It’s so hard to sleep!But a little imagination (and a lot of love) can create a cozy nest for happy thoughts—and sweet dreams for little ones.

A Sydney Taylor Book Award Honor Winner!From Sydney Taylor Award winner and National Jewish Book Award honoree Laurel Snyder comes a warm, reverential, surprising, and fresh story of one very special Hanukkah.In a dark, dark room,one thin candlewakes, bursts to lifeThus begins the first night of Hanukkah in one child’s home. But what does the light from the candle mean? What are the words everyone is singing? What will each of these eight nights hold? Family and friends, takeout dinners and flat tires, traditions new and old—it’s all part of this year’s timeless, timely holiday celebration.

In a touching tale perfect for fans of Watercress, a young refugee's love for preparing grape leaves in Syria stirs magical memories of her beloved home.When Leena can no longer smell Syria’s jasmine flowers, fresh fruit, or tea, she begins to wonder where home truly lives.Together, Leena and her grandmother drift through tender memories of a place they hold dear in their hearts, discovering that magic can be forged wherever love is held close.Lots to Learn: Allows its readers to learn about Syrian culture, food, language, and history through an engaging and heartwarming story.Perfect Gift for a Grandchild: Detailing the relationship between a grandmother and her grandchild, using shared memories and love to bring them closer, this book is a perfect pick for grandchildren everywhere.Rhythmic Read-Aloud: With poetic, rhyming language, this book brings Leena’s emotions and experiences to life.

When a gust of wind sweeps inflatable pool toy Finn out to sea, he's in for an ocean of trouble in this summertime picture book adventure from acclaimed author-illustrator Leanne Hatch.Unlike most orcas, Finn swims in a heated pool and is as light as air. His life as a floating pool toy can be fun in the sun—after all, summer is the best!—but it can also be noisy and exhausting. He's jumped on! Kicked! Splashed! Sometimes he wonders what's on the other side of the backyard fence. . . and when a gust of wind comes along, blowing him up in the air, it's time for HIS summer adventure.Finn soars as high as an airplane, swims with his new orca friends in the strange new pool we call the ocean, and gets mixed up with some carnival balloons. Then another gust of wind blows him into a tree and POP he loses his air. Luckily, the family that finds him recognizes him and is able to patch him up and take him back where he belongs—home.

"A heartwarming Christmas story." BooksellerA warm and festive tale about the special friendships that blossom when the magic of Christmas is in the air.Angelo and Angelina were two toy angels.Angelo was the bigger angel, Angelina the little one.Mrs Lovely got them in her stocking when she was just a little girl.Angelo and Angelina spend a lifetime with Mrs Lovely, observing the magic and joy of Christmas from her windowsill. But when Mrs Lovely gets older, she spends more time on her own – and it’s then that Angelo and Angelina must use their magic to look out for her too, with the help of a special little neighbour.A magical story that celebrates community and the true meaning of Christmas, with beautiful, atmospheric illustrations throughout. The perfect tale to read aloud together on a cosy Christmas night."This book has so much to offer about kindness, the spirit of Christmas and seasonal changes." ReadingZone